Rhode Island Quaker Military Exemption Precedents
A 1864 Rhode Island debate on Quaker exemption from military duty surveys colonial and state precedents. It quotes 1775 Arnold on conscience and defense, notes acts from 1730 to 1777 protecting tender consciences, and argues national defenseJustifies universal duty while honoring religious liberty, citing Roger Williams on freedom of conscience.
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General Assembly
Rhode Island
Arnold
Fox
Partridge
Providence
Roger Williams
Saa
Interéon
Freddoth
Xtfree
Benedictine Order Shaped Europe Through Reform and Learning
The sixth century Saint Benedict reformed monastic life at Subiaco and Monte Cassino, creating a strict rule that unified vows, labor, study, and discipline. His leadership revived agriculture, crafts, and the preservation of classical learning, making Benedictines pivotal in church renewal and cultural recovery across Europe.
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St. Benedict
Europe
Bethlehem
Benedict
Nursia
Spoleto
Subiaco
Rome
Odoacer
Theodoric Fus
Sobinco
Mount Casino
Pliny
Sallust
Mancrobius
Cicaro
Venes
Asa
Eminent Talents and Moral Virtue Honored in Christian Servant
The text praises a figure described as a teacher of morals and religion, founder of a respected order, and a model of influence, talent, learning, zeal, and selfless philanthropy. It highlights courage, practical governance, broad social insight, and stern self-mortification in the service of Christianity.
Rhode Island educators hold fruitful meeting at Providence church
The Rhode Island Institute of Instruction held its annual session at Mathewson street Methodist Church in Providence. Joshua Kendall of the State Normal School spoke on Morning Glories, praising natural beauty and moral purpose, while J. B. Chapin and T. W. Bicknell urged teacher home linkages and long term public service.
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R. I. Institute of Instruction
Rhode Island Institute of Instruction
Mathewson Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Providence
Providence Press
Joshua Kendall
A. M
State Normal School
Byrne
Milton
Byron
Keate
Takeio
Chaof
Immaateri
Aloess
J. B Chapin
Kendall
Rhode Teland Domestic Industry Society
T. W. Bicknell
A.M
Thiatown
Fullowa
Best-Building at the South End Yacht Yard
Report from the yard and boat-builders shop of Mr. John Herreshof shows two large sail boats ready for launching and plans for several boats to be built this season. A Gret clase yacht of about twenty four tons is contracted for Thomas Clapham of Derby Connecticut. Mr. Herreshuff employs Mr. Smith and Mr. L Smith in drafting and modeling duties.
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John Herreshof
Prudence Tolland
Herrerhoff
Thomas Clapham Esq
Derby
Connecticut
New Bedford
Custom House
Dr. Alimy
L Smith
Herreshuff
Miss Bailey Readings Postponed by Storm
The storm Monday evening forced postponement of Miss Bailey's appearance. The readings are now set for Tuesday evening. Town residents are urged to attend and give Miss Bailey a full house and warm reception.
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Miss Bailey
Valuable Relics From Sanitary Fair Unearthed in Town
James E. French received from the Sanitary Fair at Baltimore two bank checks in perfect order with marks of cancellation. They were written and signed by Geo Washington dating 1795 and 1799. Del Charles Sherry Jr and Dr C Ul R Doringh purchased one each. The price paid for coach was £10.
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James E. French
Baltimore
Geo. Washington
del Charles Sherry, Jr
C Ul R Doringh
Association Lectures Conclude With Diman Address
The eighth and final Association Course lecture was delivered Tuesday evening by Rev J. Lewis Diman of Brookline Massachusetts. The talk was well received by a large attentive audience. Proceeds benefit the Ladies Soldiers Friend Society of that town with no compensation to lecturers. Net proceeds from ticket sales totaled two hundred seventy dollars.
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Association
J. Lewis Diman
Brookline
Mass
Thanks to Warren Hotel Propri etor for Courteous Attention
An agent of Brown's Sterxoruan expresses sincere thanks through the paper to H D Maxfield proprietor of Cole's Hotel in Warren for uniform courtesy and attention during a journey. He commends Maxfield's skill in running a hotel and invites others to experience it.
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Epitor
Maxfield
Warren
Cole's Hotel
Hiram
Brown
Sterxoruan
Stevenphan Exhibition Draws Crowds in Town Hall
The Stevenphan opened in Town Hall last evening with further shows this afternoon and Monday in Warren. Audiences praised the splendid views and seating was in high demand. The Newburyport Herald called the exhibition unsurpassed. Go early for a good seat.
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Stevenphan
Town Hall
Warren
Thues
Newburyport
Bristol Drummers and Fife Issues in Nest England
A fragmentary inquiry asks how many drome exist in town, noting boys drum from one to ten hours daily and seeks which family provides the most drummers. It muses that half as many fifers would supply martial waste for all Nest England.
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Bristol
England
Carpenters Alter Pierce Dry Goods Store on Hope Street
Several carpenters and other workmen are enlarging and altering the stores of Mr. James P. Pierce, a dry goods dealer, on Hope Street. Pierce is temporarily occupying his brother M. W. Pierce Jr.’s store at 104 Hope Street.
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James P. Pierce
Hope Street
Pierce
M. W. Pierce
Boston Stock Fluctuations Advertisement Summary
Advertisement notes daily stock fluctuations in Boston markets. Provides terse pricing hints and market activity for readers tracking shares and indices.
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Boston
Ten Cent Camp Fire Books Announced by James Redpath
James Redpath of Boston announces a ten cent series for camp fires featuring 96 to 124 page titles. No 1 On Picket Duty and Other Tales by Louisa M Alcott, No 2 Clotelle Tale of the South, No 3 The Vendetta translated from Balzao, No 4 Gullivers Travels in Lilliput, No 5 Victor Hugo on Waterloo. Each is complete and unabridged.
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James Redpath
Boston
New Toye
Mies LM. Alcott
Clotelle
Balzao
Gulliver
Lilliput
Victor Hugo
Waterloo
Jas. Redpath
The Nutshell pamphlet praised for profits to worthy causes
The Nutshell pamphlet, about seventy five pages, is described as filled with nutritious meat in all compartments. It is said to be easily cracked yet sturdy and warranted for many years. The author notes surplus profits go to worthy objects and lauds the support for the institution of American Slavery.
The New Draft Call Reduces Men Required
The October call for 300000 men is replaced by a new draft that adds to prior calls, totaling 200000 more men required. All volunteers or draftees before March 1 will be deducted from the new total.
Draft Ordered to Be Made on March 10 1864
Executive Mansion Washington announces a draft for 500000 men to serve three years or during the war. The quota credits those already enlisted or drafted before March 1 and deducts them from the total. Signed by President Abraham Lincoln.
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Executive Mansion
Washington
United States
Abrauam Lincoln
United States of America
Rebels Will Lay Down Arms After Defeat say Richmond
A Richmond source declares rebel authorities seek mercy only after complete military defeat. The writer urges rapid mobilization under the President and relentless land and sea blows to force submission, arguing any softer approach harms national interests.
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Richmond
Baltimore American
Turea
Fainting Incident at Tuileries Impresses Majesty
Paris report from the Tuileries describes an American lady fainting during a late presentation to the Empress and Majesty's private care in restoring her. The incident is shown as a sign of the overwhelming effect of royal pomp.
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Paris
Tuileries
Indies
Invention of Sewing Machine and Labor Shift Noted
A German statistical writer notes the sewing machine lets one woman sew as much as a hundred by hand a century ago, yet adds one woman now demands as much clothing as a hundred did then, suggesting little net change in labor demand.
Vanasix for The Sulpier Soldier’s Use
Vanasix for The Sulpier promotes Brown's Bronchial Traches as valuable to soldiers in camp for coughs colds and sudden changes. It aids irritated throats and voice overuse and helps articulation. Ensure you obtain the genuine product.
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Brown
Quid Medal Saleratus Promoted as Healthful Bread Agent
The ad warns most disease stems from impure breadstuffs and urges using Derrick Allen's Quid Medal Saleratus as the only healthy article. It claims soda should be avoided and directs readers to Depot 112 Liberty Street New York to buy the product. It also notes hotels in Washington number 162.
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Derrick Allen
Liberty Street
New York
State Senate and House Session Updates 1864
The document records daily actions of the Rhode Island Senate and House across February 1864 including adjournments, committee appointments, and resolutions on tolls for Warren and Barrington Bridges, bounties to soldiers, and reforms to truancy and debt imprisonment, with references to governors commissions and charter petitions.
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Senate
House
Exumes
Warren and
Barrington Bridge
House of Representatives
Sheffield
United States
Messie Blodgett
Thomann
E L Blake
Sayles
V'Eluck
Gammel
Warren
Schoovl
Blake
Bristol
Committee On the Judiciary
Newport
Lawton
Methodist Episcopal Church
Fisk
South Kingston
General Assembly
Westerly
Justices of the Peace
Barrington Bridges
Weronaspar
Robert R Carzon
Rhode Island
Philadelphia
Shore
Commercial Steamboat Company
Iill
Smithfield
Bradbury
Thomas A Whitman
Joseph O Clarke
House Debates Elections Purity Act Amid Adjournment
The Rhode Island House discusses an act to promote election purity. Debate features Mr Hazard supporting it, Mr Updike opposing, and Mr Luphan questioning legislative power while adjournment is moved to the next morning.
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House of Representatives
Hazard
South Kingstown
Updike
Providence
Luphan
Blake
Cumberland
Sheffield
Vaughn
North Kingatown
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