Northern conspirators spark new war fears in editorial
The piece denounces Northern traitors aiding the rebellion and urges fighting them at the ballot box rather than by arms. It argues a united North could crush the rebellion but warns against provoking widespread war across the Northern states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
National Army
Peace Party
Army of the Southwest
Southwest
Army of the Tennessee
Ettire
Wilson
Congress
United States
Baeluk
Death of a Bristol Soldier
Mr Thomas I. Goff bugler Battery I died at Fairfax Station on the 10th inst. He was 33, son of Mr Nathan Goff of this town. Remains brought home on Saturday, funeral Sunday from his father's Bristol Neck residence.
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Bristol
Thomas I. Goff
Fairfax Station
Mr. Goff
Nathan Goff
Bristol Neck
Death of a Bristol County Soldier at Washington
George W. Richmond of Barrington Rhode Island died at Curver Hospital Washington on the 16th aged 18 years from wounds received at Fredericksburg. His father Edward F. Richmond of Barrington survives. Lieutenant Colonel N B Goff of the 2d Rhode Island Volunteers returned home on leave. his brother Thomas J. Goff had died earlier that day. The town's Methodist Church hosts a series of meetings showing earnest devotion. An Annual Report of the Adjutant General of Rhode Island for 1862 is cited. J C Malyers Comedians performed at Town Hall Monday evening.
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Bristol County
George W. Rishmond
R. I
Curver Hnspital
Washington
Richmond
Edward F. Richmond
Barrington
Battle of
Fredericksburg
N. B. Goff
2D Regiment
R. I. Volunteers
Goff
Thomas J. Goff
Ayain
Methodist
Supper Party and Fair Announced by Congregational Ladies
The Congregational Society announces a Supper Party and Fair at the Town Hall on Monday afternoon and evening in celebration of Washington's Birthday thirteen-st anniversary. Tables will be well supplied with abundant fare and good cheer for all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Congregational Society
Town Hall
Washington
Republican State Committee Calls Conventions in Providence
The Republican State Committee calls for State and District Conventions to be held in Providence on the 10th of next month. Towns and cities are asked to send delegates equal to their representation in the General Assembly. An invitation is extended to electors to support the Union and the Government to end the war successfully.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican State Committee
Providence
General Assembly
New Compositions From William Tall & Son Arrive
The music house lists The Sleep of Joy and The Sleep of Sorrow by J F E Carpenter with William Vincent Wallace as composer, priced 30 da each, and La Primavera by Mrs Jane Suliman Sorry priced 50 cents. The accompanying notes praise Wallace pieces as tender and enduring. Cupio will be mailed postpaid. Albert C Bennett becomes Deputy Collector of Customs at this port starting Wednesday.
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William Tall & Son
Music Publishers
Broadway
New York
J. F E. Carpenter
William Vincent Wallace
Price
Wallace
Jane Suliman
Gary
Death of James Allen in Davisville Kingston North
Mr James Allen aged about 70 died at his residence in Davisville North Kingston after a lingering illness. He was well known in the locality and formerly keeper of the poor asylum. Also notes a sale and transfer of ships Commodore Kearney and June Lurthen with new commands and port changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Allen
Davisville
Kingston
Allen
Schooner Empire of Warren Sold to Captain Daniels
The schooner Empire of Warren built in 1844 has been sold to Captain Daniels of Orient L.E. and will sail for freight operations under the command of Captain Daniels, continuing in the freighting business.
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Warren
Tone
Daniela
Orient
L.E
Eail
Empire
Daniels
Local Schooner Ninetta Sold to Usher Partners
The Schooner Ninetta of Providence has been sold to Mesars A T and Usher of this port on private terms and will sail from this port. The vessel will work in the courting and coal trade under the command of Coxpt. Job W. Wilson, formerly of the Schooner Ontario.
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Ninetta
Providence
Mesars A. T. & T. Usher
Coypt
Job W. Wilson
Schoonor Ontario
Counterfeit Two Dollar Bill Reported At What Cheer Bank
A counterfeit two dollar bill was found at What Cheer Bank in Providence. The note bears a female figure in the lower right corner and appears to be a crude imitation of a genuine bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
What Cheer Bank
Providence
Beekeeping urged as profitable farm venture in Phenix
The article urges readers to invest in beekeeping noting that skilled management, proper hives, and favorable seasons can yield ten to twenty dollars per hive annually with three to four hundred percent returns. It cites ancient history of honey and argues sugar costs and taxation warrant expanding bee culture to meet demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evitor
Lara
Aoney
Bee culture and honey production in the northern United States
The article argues honey can replace sugar imports and boost northern economy. It urges learning from beekeeping science, notes the north’s ideal climate for large honey yields, and warns against oversupply. It quotes K P Kipfer on practical beekeeping.
Lincoln era rally speech urges victory at Vicksburg
Capt David B Brightman, Packet Master and ship captain, dies at Slade’s Ferry Fall River aged 53. In New York gold hits record high as German and French buyers enter the market for shipments. The long homeland war rhetoric calls for unwavering resolve, unity, and a push to secure freedom and a strong national future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David B Brightman
Harriet Gardner
Slade’s Ferry
Fall River
Go.p
New York
Senate bill authorizes letters of Marque and Reprisal
A U S Senate bill allows the President to issue letters of marque and reprisal in wars abroad and at home and is expected to pass the House. The measure aims to eliminate rebel pirates on the seas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Senate
House
Counterfeiters Arrested Aboard Old Colony Train
A gang of counterfeiters was arrested on the Old Colony steamboat train last week and taken to New Bedford. Police recovered a quantity of spurious bills from the Franklin Bank of Boston found on the suspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Colony
New Bedford
Franklin Bank of
Boston
Sixth Social Assembly at De Wolf House Concludes
The sixth and final Social Assembly was held Wednesday evening at the De Wolf House ending a series of gatherings. Attendees included residents and local figures, with prompts for future community events discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Wolf Slouse
Rhode Island General Assembly Ledger February Proceedings
The Rhode Island Senate and House meet in February and March sessions with finances, charters, militia, and state currency debated. Key actions include committee reports on the Providence Institution of Savings charter, militia pay, tax issues, and a bill on state currency. several adjournments and officer elections follow.
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Fiinay
Senate
Cozzéna
Committee On Finance
House
Thurston
Providence Institution of Savings
Huasge
Pendleton
Reynolds
Francis W. Miner
Stevens
Pratt
Messer
Gov Curtin Countermand Sends Troops Back From Front
A Civil War era tale recalls Gov. Curtin reversing a dispatch to deploy Pennsylvania troops. A young man describes seeking guidance and hearing a voice command him to go, then the order was countermanded by the governor, altering his plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Curtin
Pennsylvania
Gen. McClellan
Cayon
Peace resolutions fail in Illinois Senate amid party split
The peace resolutions in the Illinois Legislature were defeated in the Senate as two Democrats joined Republicans. Cheerful Union meetings spread through counties as backlash against copperheads begins. The author comments on a life of reading and writing, hoping for success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Senate
Civil War Era Legislation Moves and Debates Across Congress
Congressional records show Feb 13 to Feb 19 debates on militia increases, funding shifts for a New York dry dock, and issue of bounties to families of deceased soldiers. Senate and House actions include reorganizing the Engineer Corps, preventing government contract solicitations by officers, and plans for Missouri slavery abolition bonds.
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New York Harbor
Congress
Skirmish Near Bolivar Tennessee Results in Rebel Losses
On February 13 near Bolivar Tennessee a detachment of Krat Cavalry clashed with rebels. Four rebels killed and several wounded, five prisoners captured along with horses. Federal forces suffered no casualties. A Chicago dispatch notes a new monitor near Vicksburg attempted blockade but Indianola passed safely despite heavy shelling.
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New York
Memphis
Chicago
Saya
Monitor
Vicksburg
Maritime Losses Highlight Atlantic Privateer Actions
The Newport Advertiser notes several 19th century naval incidents including Brig Charles Tilame captured off Haiti and burned schooner Hanover seized with crew landing at Guantánamo. The bark Golden Rule burned off Cape Tiburon and the De Wolf House in Bristol praised as a top New England public house. Smallpox reports show no current Middletown cases.
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Baerow
Charles Tilame
Boston
Guadaloupe
Cienfuegos
Alasabama
Altavello Rock
Crewe
St. Domingo City
Semmes
Anover
Aux Cayes
Ansed Hanault
Valasco
Cape Tiburon
Golden Rule
New York
Aspinwall
de Wolf
Bristol
Crump
New England
Newport Advertiser
Restored Rank for Commander Preble After Dismissal
Report states Commander Preble recently dismissed from the navy has been restored to his rank in the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Q' Ia
Preble
Principle vs Seat Holders in Public Life
A reflection on the divide between men of principle who seek office and men without principle who crave power, noting the enduring gulf between integrity and ambition in politics.
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F O. Mauran
State of
Rhuce Itland
J.c.alyer
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Albert C. Bennett
Cuatome
Commodore Kearney
Lurthen
Marine Railway
C Kearney
Cape
Aimer
Globo
South
Macon
Dixon's
K P. Kipvgr
Practical Agriculturist
Burlington, Vt
Minia
Grant
Frett— Hie
Gen
Duneleon
Island 10
Shiloh
Tuk
Corinth
Metamora
17Th Army Corps
Arma
Trang
Moxpay
Tlause
Updike
Thomas Anthony
Greene
Wan
Smithfield
Pawtucket
North Providence
Potter
South Kingstown
Charlotte B. Dailey
Rhode Island
Committee On the Judiciary
Wennesday
Petroon
N. W. de Monn
J. J Ladd
Rhode Ieland
Committee On Education
Con‘cu FrencesWwitt
Aot
Aga A. Plastridge
Turner
Newport
Lorenzo C Ward
Charles [T Robbins
Gloud
Ger
Edward C Mauran
van Slyck
George Lewis Cooke
D B Rodman
Albert S. Gallup
Cranston
Albert
Gallup
Nelson Viull
Thomas A Doyle
George Lewis Conke
John N. Francia
Benjamin F. Thurston
Nathaniel Miller
William Gilpin
Sixarx
Military Committee
St Louis
Committee of the Whale
Fox and
Wisconsin Rivers
Lane
Kansas
N Territories
Tove
Medical Department
Army
Sanam
Foot Wn
Cozen
Representatives
Missouri
Arthur B. Puller
Wickliffe
War News
Alabama
Middletown
Providence Press
Ninth Army Corps
Nawbery
N.C
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