The Doom of Slavery Urges Downfall of the System
A Northern tract argues that slavery will collapse due to census trends, global sentiment, rising free populations in border states, and new cotton and textile technologies. It cites England France Central America Mexico Africa and China as turning against slavery and foresees a power shift toward freedom and union.
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Thigijstem
Sioniets
Virginia
Tennessee
England
France
United States
Central America
Mexico
Africa
China
South
The New Party and Loyal Republican Duty
A Providence era editorial argues against forming a new party in Rhode Island during Lincoln's crisis. It urges Republicans to support Lincoln, attack treason, and lists Bristol representatives who joined the new party call, labeling their split as dangerous to Union ideals.
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Providence
Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
Bristol
Wathaniel Ballock
Theodora P Bogart
Alexander Parry Robert S Andrewa Lint Martin LG
Richmond Ley
Greene Charles Sherry
ES WiBidweed
SJ Allen Allen Mano
Joseph L Gardner
Holtness
Nok
Anniversary of the Birth of Grozar Waegborom Observed
The notice announces Friday next as the twenty fourth anniversary of Grozar Waegborom’s birth with a morning salute and salute at noon, then attendance at the Armory for a dignified meal. The piece laments South Carolina’s mortification after secession and urges dignity through unity or division into kingdoms to demonstrate Palmetto State strength.
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Bristol
Werdwell
Willy, Palada
Grozar
Waegborom
South Carolina
Jendora
Palmetta
Lincoln Declared Elected President After Electoral Count
The Electoral vote count in Congress closed quietly as Vice President Breckinridge announced Abraham Lincoln secure a majority of electoral votes. Lincoln is proclaimed President for four years beginning March 4, 1861 with Hannibal Hamlin declared Vice President.
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Congress
Breckinridge
Abraham Lincoln
United States
Hannisat Hawn
Yancy Proposes Coercion Against Alabama Opponents
The text cites Mr. Yancy of Alabama, once a secession figure who opposed federal coercion, now urging the Southern Confederacy to coerce residents of Alabama opposed to secession, deemed consistent only by a critic as lacking justice or reason.
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Yancy
Alabama
Confederacy
Dinner Party by Indies of the Congregational Society
The annual Dinner Party by the Indies of the Congregational Society becomes a settled institution with past successes. A festive Washington Birthday anniversary gathering features a bountiful dinner served by young ladies and patriotic sentiments. An evening fair offers refreshments and fancy articles.
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Congregational Society
Washington
Ladies of Warren Baptist Church Plan Tea Party
Advertised in another column the Ladies of the Baptist Church in Warren will hold a tea party on the evening of the 21st and 22nd inst. Citizens visiting Warren on this occasion are assured of an agreeable and pleasant experience. The moonlit ride to Warren is described as delightful.
Council urged to curb evening street gatherings
The writer laments many young men wasting time on corners with offensive language and blocking sidewalks. Residents name a group of colored boys at Hope and Bradford streets, plan to report offenders to authorities to stop the disturb
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Hope
Bradford
Interesting Year for Marriages and Births in 1860 Town Report
Indebted to a friend for a statement of marriages and births in 1860 ending December 31. Marriages 47 with varying national pairings, oldest couples aged 82 and 76, youngest 20 and 17, many under 25. Nine couples married elsewhere and registered elsewhere. Births show foreign and mixed parentage higher by 24 than purely American. January most fruitful with 21 births. November least with 7. No twins reported. Counts by parentage: 52 American, 39 Irish, 10 German, 6 English, 3 Scottish, plus other nativity. Data include grooms and brides ages and nativity details.
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Iriah
Ini
Névembor
Rhode Island Republicans Rally for Lincoln Support
A Providence column urges unity among Republicans to aid Abraham Lincoln and defend the Union. It calls for one-minded rally in March to back a ticket for State officers and Congress, emphasizing patriotism and adherence to republican ideals.
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Comg
Providence
Abraham
Sialdtalning
Union of the States
Rhode
Congress
Thoreasi
Rhode Island
Lincolin
Death of the Hofrath in Graefath Brings Grief Across Europe
A Graefrath physician known as Hofrath Grawe or Graffe dies after a long period of illness. The funeral includes a quiet private service, a veterans’ procession, and a band. His death affects patients in England and America and many had planned to visit in spring. Dr. Meurer, his assistant, inherits his practice.
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Hofrath
Europe
de Leuw
Graefrath
Graffe
Berlin
Furmher
Graemnata
Prussia
Hufrath
England
America
Horrath
Meurer
Rofrath
Schneider
Gooxy's Lapr's March Book Praised for Design and Embellishments
A reviewer hails Gooxy's Lapr's March issue as a jewel of a number with a fine frontispiece titled Christ blessing little children and a superb fashion plate. The issue features numerous varied miscellaneous articles that should please thousands of readers.
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Gooxy
Lapr
March
Chriat
Rambles From Home Through Berlin and Dresden
The account describes strolls in the Thiergarten and Zoo in Berlin, notes Kroll's winter gardens, and recounts a farewell at a hotel. It then moves to a train journey from Berlin toward Dresden, highlighting a pause at a station and the sight of a large well-dressed traveler.
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Brandenburg Gate
Thiergarten
Kroll
Zoological Garden
A.m
Berlin
Dresden
Ageny
Travel Impressions Dresden Stay Reveals German Living
A family recounts three weeks in Dresden with English companions. They compare German homes, schools, and kitchens noting stone ovens and frugal domestic routines. An exhausting house-hunt follows a slow Neustadt train ride and hotel rest before affirming cautious plans.
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Orld
Lee
United
Btalea
East Indies
Dreadem
Dresden
Episcopal Church
Dreaden
Ataira
Atepa Hotel
President receives British envoy report on capture incident
Washington dispatch says Lord Lyons sought facts after Mobile reports a British vessel was treasted and that a British captain was tarred and feathered for being a negro. A New Orleans official notes duties on goods up the Mississippi will be collected for Louisiana's benefit.
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New York
Washington
Mobile
Lord Lyons
Catain
New Orleans
Mississippi
Louisiana
Calmest report from Solnableoni on seceding states and Sumter
The courier describes urban families fleeing to cities amid fears of servile unrest as attacks on Fort Sumter seem delayed. Details include Captain Barton sailing Bristol from Norfolk to Nayatta Point, returning after a swift round trip, and praise for Shathan’s record voyage.
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Wey
Serena
Solnableoni
Feix
Tate
Henry B
Charlee Barton
Bristols
Sanday
Norfolk
Nayatta Point
Shathan
Now Go Now: A Crusade of Duty and Domestic Hope
A fragmented meditation urges steadfast action and Christian virtue to keep a family circle intact amid poverty's privation. It appeals to parents to discharge duties, maintain hope, and seek heavenly strength through prayer and unity.
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Icsberg
Farewell of the President Elect Lincoln in Cincinnati
The President elect left his hotel in the early hours with wife and crowd in ghostly silence. In Cincinnati he spoke from Burnet House balcony promising to respect Kentuckians and their institutions while urging divine aid for success. The crowds blocked streets as the train arrived and Lincoln addressed the city with assurances and memories of past leaders.
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Lis Tuce
Washington
Cincinnati
Linculn
Douyglas
Douglas
Sven
Alav
Sam
Jefferson
Madison
Swenjean
Kentucky
Washington celebration resolution on Washington’s Birthday
The Philadelphia Press reports a House debate over a February 29 Washington birthday resolution. Amendments sought to add Washington and emancipationist themes while party factions clashed. The convention adjourned to March and a message from Montgomery indicated a permanent government would be settled by April 34.
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Montgomery
Hermesideix Optician Announces Vast European Stock
The optician at 115 Weetaciueter and Dorrance travel routes imports and retails optical instruments from Europe. He highlights a large selection of spectacles eye glasses magnifying lenses telescopes and related tools with warranties and custom orders. He invites public patronage promising expert fitting and replacements if needed.
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Hermemideix
Optician
Weetaciueter
Eee Dorrance Atrvel
Fxpriene G1
Ignufacturer
Sriendk
Invasavral
Het Kaw
Europe
Thae City
Rhoda Teland
Maseachusette
Axcuses
Congress acts to form southern confederacy leaders elected
The Montgomery congress appointed committees on foreign and financial affairs and elected Jefferson Davis president with Alexander H Stephens vice president. A provisional government is to be created and a tariff imposed on US goods. A new constitution and permanent government for the Confederacy are planned as Charleston and New Orleans tensions rise.
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Southern Confederacy
Tee
Memninaens
Ali
Babs
Congress
Memmfeger
Carolina
Civis
Congres
Jefferson Davis
Mississippi
Provident
Alexander H. Stephens
Georgia
Rinee
United States
Southern Congress
Charleston
Montgomery
New Orlesins
Louisiana
Woods
United States Revenue Officers
Kentucky
New Orleans
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Charleston Mercury
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Corpes
Ney
Lercurr
Gary Lercher
Virginie
John
Philege Iphia
York
Michael Angite
New, Orleans
Havre
Jansary
Nasbua
Marendusetts
Rio
Mnen Teft
Pelteae
Fatia
Santos
Richmond
Dupetch
Fort Sumter
Savannah
Sthinat
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