Political Economy and Financial Policy Debate
An 1860s-era analysis advocates economizing government expenses to restore financial equilibrium. It argues currency reform to back a resurgent economy, defends public debt as sacred, and opposes repudiation. It calls for protection, settlement support, and rail expansion, citing postwar debt repayment progress and Pacific Railroad costs.
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Eloch
Anyoline
USA
Hanes Piel
Barthion
Seuss
A. Ebard
Paefen Ykars
Snkby
Jegislaturas
United
Pacific Railroad
Alaka
Andrew Sohnsn
Dead Towns and Shifting Commerce in New England Ports
The article surveys old port towns like Newport and Greenwich, noting decline as merchants fail to bring in new capital and to modernize. It highlights Vermont butter exports, peanut shipments from North Carolina, and local notices on dividends, rail lines, and notable local figures including a Massachusetts clergyman’s attempted suicide and a red snow phenomenon near Leaysaworth. The piece reflects on industrial change, population shifts, and the impact on docks and manufacturing districts.
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Newport Warrett
Greenwich
Annals of
Comnineres
Comital Brividegs
Lhesindutry
Grant Visit Banquet Mentioned Amid Temperance Debate
A Boston report on General Grant's Washington banquet notes temperance concerns raised by Colfax and opponents. It describes perceptions of alcohol at the event, worries about soldiers and guests, and calls the gathering a potential mark in national history depending on restraint and conduct.
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Boston
New York
Grant
St. Dash
Ashington
Colma
Mrz
Colfax
Washington
Fragmented Dispatches and Local Notices of War and Mortality
Fragmentary OCR text reports a Pacific railway incident with a driver escape and a captured Harper’s Perry, plus mention of a provisional Virginia government and political figures. It includes scattered mortality data, causes, and a tally of deaths and demographics for the year, noting deviant details and a August/September peak.
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Erie
Doh
Brown
Harper
Perry
Virginiasarggom
Owen
Weetern
Pennyslvania
Osbarne
Anderson
Asmaann
S Merchant
Providence
Pawtucket
Africa
Lake Nyhaes
Zanzibar
Probate Court Minutes Describe Guardians and Estates
The Court of Probate convened to review accounts for several estates. Guardians were appointed for George Hush and minor wards, with bonds posted. Administrators were named for Juba Gray and Patrick Lihee, and the sale of real estate for James Winslow’s estate was granted. The town voted to buy land on Crane's Lane for 750 dollars and approved extensive public works and Poor Fund distributions. The Rhode Island and East Connecticut Advent Ministers Conference began its sessions at the Court House.
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Towk Cousen Axp
Monilay
Phebe A- Ayn
William H
Allyn
Branche BM
Bush
George
Hush
Winoy
George Davy
Saidh Minor
George Williams
James Winslow
David Waldeon
Philip A. Manchester
William RR. Taylor
Juba Gray
Binfard B. Alunrod
George Tillinghast
Thomas Holmes
Thomas M. Paine
Patrick Lihee
Sarah Waldron
Court of Probate
Walter C. F. Barker
George’ Munro
Crane's Lane
Mrhode Island and East Connecticut
Advent Ministers’ Conference
Court House
Testimonial to Bank Officer Burgess at Christmas Event
A large gathering of about thirty deposits surprised Mr Burgess at his residence on Constitution Street with a silver gift set from Dundee Co. and other donors as a token of esteem for his efficient courtesy at the bank. Robert S Andrews spoke in praise of his long service and friendship.
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Bane Busagen
ofeGorhem Fe Co
Providence
William ‘Ales
Eales
Allen Newman
Burgeng
Constitution
Boni
Robert S. Andrews
Burgess
Obadiah B. Devoll
Thames Street
Captain Devoll
Samuel Kinder
J. W. Schenck
Philadelphia
Bchérick
Tever
Schenck
Sahenck
Ato Iyer
Bidteca Catria
Opie
Consam
Haial Bearts
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Scheridk
Bond Street
New York
Hanover Street
Boxton
G. C Goodwin & CO
Agnorer St
Boston
Janly
R. H. Eddy
U. S
Washington
State Street
Gontinines -Carseenre
United States
Saberribe
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Newport
North Carolina
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Andy Johnetti
Salem
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Cara
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Henry Emerson
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Reading
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California
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Thomas Naimes
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Browning
Sally Churchel
Fanny Burrows
Alden Pabodie
Bart
Abagail Randall
Roby Bosworth
Lucinda Simonds
Thomas E. Cole
Rachael Wright
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James P. ‘Pierre
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Washington, D. C
U.S. Naval Academy
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Uncle Joe
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Berthold Auerbach
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Leopold
Iitell & Felt Publishers
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