Birth Day of Washington Highlighted in Bristol Reflections
The piece discusses Washington’s birth in 1732 and recounts Bristol reminiscences of his 1781 visit and 1799 death. It notes how Bristol marked his birthday and the 1800 public observances including a procession, prayers, and a eulogy by Allen Bourne Jr. It also reflects on the era’s patriotic tone and calls for Americans to honor his teachings.
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Washington
Bridges Creek
Westmoreland County
Grover Washingtox
Wastborn
Bristol
Bourne's Tavern
Sampany
Bristol Grenadiers
John Usher
Henry Wight
Bradford
Bourne
Col
Wardwell
Ofivers of Customs
Cady
Daniel Adams
Daniel Bradford
Wight
Usher
Benjamin Bourne, Jr
Adams
United States
George Washington
Congregational
Allen Bucurno
President elect greeted with grand receptions across multiple cities
The president elect travels toward Washington to be greeted by thousands at depots in Buffalo Albany and New York City. Salutes fire and flags adorn public buildings and ships while the New York Tribune notes a gay welcome with ships dressed overall. He is expected to reach Washington by Saturday evening and stay at Willard's Hotel.
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Washington
Buffalo
Albany
New York
Philadelphia
N. Y. Tribune
Willard’s
Assembly to Convene in Providence on Tuesday
The General Assembly will meet in Providence Tuesday morning after adjournment. The session is expected to be brief with no major business. National tensions may be settled without arms and no militia funding probable as both Constitutional Union and Democratic conventions occur same day prompting a swift adjournment.
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General Assembly
Providence
Constitutional Union Party
Democratic Party
Delegates Chosen for State and District Conventions
At a Democratic meeting in town Monday evening delegates were elected to the State Convention in Providence on the 26th. Elected to the State Convention were Wm. J. Miller A. P. Baxter and Nathan Warren Jr. District delegates were Jacob Babbitt Walter B. Stanton and Wm. H. Pitman.
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Providence
Wm. J. Miller
A. P. Baxter
Nathan Warren, Jr
Jacob Babbitt
Walter B. Stanton
Wm. H. Pitman
Constitutional Unit party elects delegates at Court House
At a Court House meeting of the friends of the Constitutional Unit party delegates to the State and District Conventions were elected. For the State Convention on the 26th instant T P Bogart C Sherry Jr W G Peck. For the District Convention Alexander Perry John Alion Benjamin R Wilson. Weather this week varied with snow rain and clear periods and sudden changes noted.
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Friends of the Constitutional Unit Party
Court House
Providence
T. P.’Bogart
C. Sherry, Jr
W. G. Péck
Alexander Perry
John Alion
Benjamin R. Wilson
Politicians Prepare for April Election Three Tickets Possible
State politics show three tickets likely for the April vote. Democrats refuse coalescence with Conservatives now renamed Constitutional Union party. Despite pledges, appearances suggest Democrats may bargain with the new party.
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Democrats
Constitutional Union Party
Reverend Maxcey Resigns St Mark's Rectorate for Troy Call
In Warren the note is sent that Rev E W Maxcey Jr Rector of St Mark's Church has resigned and accepted a call at Troy New York. His many friends learn of his departure from the Warren church and his new assignment in Troy.
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E. W. Maxcey, Jr
St. Mark's Church
Warren
Troy
N. Y
Information wanted on Rev Wm C Cosgrove of Brooklyn
Notice seeks verification of Rev Cosgrove who claimed a cure for consumption and resided at 230 Baltic Street Brooklyn New York. After sending six bills and advertisements without reply, the publisher suspects death or disappearance and asks New York or Brooklyn papers for information.
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Gar
Wm C. Cosgrove
Baltic Street
Brooklyn
N. Y
Japan
New York
Rowdyism on Phenix Main Street Calls for Action
Reader applauds last week’s plea for police attention to corner loafers and nightly impudence by young Goree on Phenix main street. Citizens urge Town Council to suppress nuisances to protect women and men and uphold law and order.
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Borror
Goree
Bida
Birthday of Gronax Wasnrxa Celebrated Nationwide
Congress has passed a resolution to observe a national holiday in honor of Gronax Wasnrxa the legendary leader praised as first in war and first in peace. In Providence and Newport military parades mark the day with bells, a Washington Dinner, and a Congregational Ladies hall Fair anticipated as a popular social event. The Bristol Train of Artillery under Col Wardwell parades, dines, and fires a salute at sunrise noon and sunset.
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Congréss
Gronax
Providence
Newport
Bristol
Col
Wardwell
Washington
Congregational Church
Peace Conference Vote Likely Delayed By Holiday
Washington officials expect a vote on pending propositions by Monday due to the general holiday. Many predict the Peace Conference may recommend a National Convention at the upcoming session, though leaders doubt a vote will occur before then.
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Washington
South
Peace Conference
Boundary dispute mobilizes MA legislature opposition
Opponents of the boundary line between this state and Massachusetts press efforts to persuade the Massachusetts Legislature to overturn actions by its Governor and Council.
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Massachusetts
Ramblings From Home Describe Dresden Opera and City Life
The writer recalls apartment seeking in Europe, noting rents and female agency in negotiations. A contrasting opera outing in a well attended Dresden evening leads to reflections on German life, then guides through Dresden’s Neustadt and old town with landmarks like the Elbe river crossing, The Theatre Platz, Catholic church, Royal Palace, Zwinger, Bellevues, and New Market with hotels and markets, highlighting urban layout and scenery.
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Payland
Clark
Dresden
Berlin
Elbe
Neustadt
Stadt
Rome
Church of Our Lady
No Place Like Home For Winter Quarters In Dresden Visit
The narrative describes a Dresden stay with hotels inspected and a decision to return home. A day trip to the Zwinger museum reveals Armour collections and royal relics, noting the grandeur of the ancient exhibits and the chivalric ideal contrasted with modern times.
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Mynheer
Zwinger
Augustus
Colt
Reception of Mr Lincoln in Philadelphia
Preparations are underway for a public reception of Mr Lincoln in Philadelphia on February 18 with an invitation to raise a thirty four star flag at Independence Hall. A grand military demonstration is planned at Harrisburg on February 22.
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Lincoln
Philadelphia
Ap Fla
Independence Hall
Uurrisburg
Speech by Hamblin at Bangor on constitutional rights
Mr Hamblin delivered a brief address at Bangor stressing loyalty to the government and the duty of all citizens to uphold constitutional rights. He spoke of relying on Divine Providence, the aim of respecting rights across states, and restoring quiet while the nation advances in social morals and intellect.
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Speecy
Hamtin
Hamblin
Bangor
Washington
Jefferson
Madison
Mutual Concession Proposed to Resolve National Tension
The piece argues for reciprocal concessions on both sides over territorial division and slavery. It claims current proposals favor free states and urge the south to accept division of territories and guaranteed constitutional rights in exchange for compliance with federal laws. A North versus South settlement is said to be possible within a week if both sides concede.
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Guthrie
N. Y
Vice President Elect Hannibal Hamlin Arrives in City
Hannibal Hamlin Vice President elect arrives from Bangor Maine en route to Washington. About two hundred people gather at the depot to catch a sight of him as the train enters the station. He goes to the Revere House after arrival.
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Hannibal Hamlin
United States
Maine
Washington
Bangor
Revere House
Boston Journal
Drownup James Foster Drowns Off Pier 40
James Foster a 24 year old Rhode Island seaman drowned Sunday while attempting to board the James B Cunningham at pier 40 North River. He was last seen intoxicated and struggled in the water before life was extinct. Foster was said to be well connected.
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James Foster
Rhode Taland
James B. Cunningham
Pier 40
North River
Foster
N.Y. Courg Eng
Loss of River Packet Misersa Vassen From Boston to Lavacen
Reports in the Mer chants Exchange books note the Twin Brother registered in Cleaveland Ohio sailed Nov 4 1860 from Boston with railroad iron and merchandise bound for Lavacen Texas. The vessel has not been heard from and likely foundered at sea. Capt John Allen of Harwich Massachusetts commanded her. Passengers included Mr Stevens his wife and three children of Worcester a young man and woman believed to be Stevens kin. The mate J Lawton is thought to be from Boston. Remaining crew members are unknown.
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Misersa Vassen
Wwe
Cleaveland
Ohio
Boston
Lavacen
Texas
John Allen
Harwich
Mase
Stevens
Worcester
J. Lawton
Zosion Journal
Jura Arrives Off Here From Liverpool and Other News
Three Days Later from Europe reports the Jura arriving off here from Liverpool this morning and the America from Boston reaching Queenstown on the fourth. It notes London and Liverpool underwriters raising cargo rates by one percent due to cotton ship fires and war risk.obales
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Europe
Sandy Hoox
Jura
Liverpool Ltd
America
Boston
Queenstown
Calcutta
Japan
London
Liverpool
London Times
Tts
Paris
Seige
Gaeta
Carignan
Cavour
Denmark
Kong
Rome
de Merode
Umbria
Naples
Papal
Rapule
Persuno
South letter reports rebel sentiment shifting in Charleston
A Baltimore sourced letter describes growing Union talk in Charleston and opposition to Fort Sumter. It cites discontent in Fort Moultrie, threats to abandon the army, and expectations of a Northerner led administration. The piece also promotes optician L Seismem of Providence with an extensive European import stock of spectacles and instruments.
Lincoln stance outlined on Confederate policy in Indianapolis
The Charleston Mercury previews President Lincoln's Indianapolis remarks. It stresses a policy of holding forts not yet captured and retaking those seized by the Confederacy, collecting duties, and applying steady action rather than invasion. Lincoln is praised as cool, capable, and decisive.
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Charleston Mercury
Lincoln
Confederate States
Indianapolis
United States
Senate Amends Tariff Bill Reducing Duties
In Washthoton on February 19 the Senate passed over one hundred amendments to the tariff bill substantially lowering duties and placing them just below the 1846 tariff. The Ohio versus Kentucky case was heard in the Supreme Court, and the Peace Convention made progress with no conclusion likely this week.
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Washthoton
Senate
Government of
Ohio
Kentucky
Supreme Court
Congress Admits Free Tariff Exemptions on Select Goods
In Montgomery on February 19 the Southern Congress passed an act granting tariff exemption for breadstuffs provisions munitions and war materiel living animals agricultural products in natural state wholesale goods wares and merchandise from the U S if bought before March and imported before March 14 Texas exempt from tariff operations.
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Southern Congress
Montgomery
Congress
Texaa
Quaker City Arrival and Trade Notes From Havana
From Havana, Feb. 19, the steamship Quaker City from Havana the 15th has arrived. A drought persists across the island as government plans free import of vegetables hay fish and more, with fears supplies may vanish. The Spanish Ambassador to Mexico and Gen. Miramon sail on the war steamer Valesco to New York en route to Europe. Market notes show browns 6 1 2 to 7 1 2 reals per keg molasses 21 20 to 23 4 reals per keg and exchange rising with sterling at 9 1 20 to 11 premium. On Northern ports.
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Havana
New York
Quaker City
Mexico
Miramon
Valesco
Europe
Bugar Dull
Transactions Limited
Porter Replies to Traitor Letter Over U S Ship
Commander W D Porter of the St Mary at Panama denounces J H Hamilton as traitor and vows to defend the stars and stripes. He declares he would blow the ship’s magazine rather than surrender to any other flag and asserts loyal loyalty of his crew.
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W. D. Porter
U. S
St. Mary
Panama
J. H. Hamilton
Navy
Porter
Alabama
United States
Richmond Message Urges Union Preservation Amid Turmoil
A Confederate era note urges Virginians to stay within the Union and seek redress by peaceful means. It calls Virginia to remain neutral and steadfast, resisting pressures from both North and South while maintaining a proud stance as tensions rise.
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Richmond
Virginia
Cabinet names floated for Davis administration in Montgomery
Correspondence reports the southern Congress in Montgomery is advancing plans for President Davis cabinet. Likely picks include Herschell V. Johnson as Secretary of State P O Hitler as Georgia War Secretary S R Mallory as Navy Secretary Ve Porcher Miles as Interior Secretary J A Hemphill as Postmaster General J John Elmore as Attorney General with potential reshuffles if Benjamin is chosen. Taubombs and Stidel expected as ambassadors to England and France.
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New York
Southern Congress
Montgomery
Davis
Herschell V. Johnson
Georgia
P. O. Hitler
Louisiana
Navy
S R Mallory
Florida
Inserior
Ve. Porcher Miles
South Carolina
Post Office
J. A. Hemphill
Texas
John &. Elmore
Alabama
Benjamin
Elware
John Forsyth
War Department
Toumbs and
Stidel
Mbassadors
England
France
Flag Raising Sparks Enthusiasm in Court House Ceremony
Feb 18 reports show strong voter turnout in a local convention followed by a flag raising over the courthouse. Citizens cheer loudly as Union flags are paraded through the streets.
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Alx
Court House
Virginia delegates seek to avoid slavery in territories stance
The Virginia reports state the State Convention will instruct the Virginia Commissioners to the Peace Conference not to demand recognition of slavery in the Territories if that stance would block settlement.
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Virginia
New York Herald
Revolutionary Threats by Carolinians Over Montgomery Convention
A February Mercury remonstrance quotes Mr Spratt, a fierce advocate of slavery, warning that misdirection of the Southern movement could spark another revolution. He argues that any clause against the slave trade in a permanent government would derail the cause, brand slavery, and possibly force further upheaval within Southern states.
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Montgomery
Mercury
Spratt
Washington correspondent cites royal cordiality toward United States
The Philadelphia Press notes British Government goodwill toward the US. A London returnee reports Queen Victoria has shown marked attention to American Minister Dallas and his family. Mr and Mrs Dallas were invited to Windsor and the Queen walked and dined with Mrs Dallas.
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Washington
Philadelphia Press
United States
London
Mr. Dallas
Prince of Wales
Dallas
Windsor
Hyde Park Fire Fatalities After Dress Ignites From Candle
At a London party in Hyde Park a lady's dress caught from a candle while playing the piano. Other women tried to douse the flames as Josy caught fire. Five women burned simultaneously and screamed. Gentlemen nearby could not reach the flames for some moments. Two women died from their injuries.
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Hyde Park
London
Josy
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