Star of the West steamer drama at Charleston harbor
The Star of the West arrives Charleston with troops and provisions for Fort Sumter and faces firing from Morris Island and Fort Moultrie. Major Anderson reports an unarmed vessel bearing the flag was fired upon, while Governor Pickens warns reinforcement attempts will be seen as hostility. Dispatches say Brooklyn and Harriet Lane may accompany the next entry.
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Star of the West
North
Fort Sumter
Charleston
New York
Morris’ Island
Fort Moultrie
Anderson
Gov. Pickens
Hall
South Carolina
United States
Carolina
Adda
Hoe
Washington
Talbot
Lieut
Brooklyn
Washincton
Jan. l
Harriet Lane
Rhode Island Assembly Seen Likely to Adjourn Soon
The Rhode Island General Assembly plans to reconvene in Providence Monday and adjourn by early next week. The editor argues for abolishing the personal liberty bill if unconstitutional and urges Rhode Island to uphold law and order while respecting constitutional limits.
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General Assembly
Providence
Rhode Island
Congress urged to act as nation faces revolution
The week yielded no major congressional action. Senator King likened South Carolina commissioners to Burr and Arnold. The President urged Congress to declare war if needed, to restore peace, and to preserve the Union by constitutional means. Weather was mild, with snow and a northwesterly gale midweek.
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Congress
King
New York
Senate
South Carolina
Aaron Burr
Benedict Arnold
Charleston
South
Caroline
Anderson
Funeral rites and services mark somber week in town
A large crowd attended the funeral of William Linden Gardner at his home, followed by a procession to the Neck cemetery led by King Philip Fire Co No.4. Separately, Charles Potter and his son Alfred were buried in Portsmouth after Friends Society ceremonies. A New York Sabbath School visit impressed with about six hundred pupils and teachers engaging in Bible study and speeches.
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Ben William Linden Gardner
Ing
Mr. Stowe
Mishael’s
King Philip Fire Co. No. 4
Charles Potter
Alfred
Portsmouth
R. I
Union Meeting House
Society of Friends
Potter
Bedford Street Methodist E. Church
City of
New York
Crawford
General School
Gratitude for Seasonal Game Donations Expressed
The writer thanks an esteemed friend for two fine quails and a prairie hen not available locally, and another friend for a fine turkey on New Year’s day. The note emphasizes lasting appreciation for these kind remembrances.
New England Mutual Life Insurance Company Ad
The New England Mutual Life Insurance Co established in 1843 offers annual dividends averaging 37 percent. John Hopper, Esq is the New York Agent based at 110 Broadway the corner of Pine Street. Pamphlets detailing the company objects principles and regulations available gratis at that office.
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Broadway
Pine Street
Voyage Echoes and Recitations Highlight Town Events
In three weeks readers enjoyed steamship trips on the Empire State Capt Brayton and Bay State with praised service and officers. Tasistro delivered Merchant of Venice recitations at Town Hall and will perform Hamlet,Othello selections next Monday. An Indian Wigwam exhibit by Cualla ohe Sioux traders visits Town Hall Tuesday with performances and curiosities.
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New York
Empire State
Brayton
Bay State
Jowett
Tosistro
Shakspere
Tasistro
Zeus
Cualla
Marleah
Wisconsin
Pacific
Fast Day Observed Across Town with Forest of Churches
The Fast Day service was held at the Moth4 cia E. Church with morning and afternoon prayers. Rev. Mr. Stowe of St. Michael Church preached on the son all his veburch, and Rev. Dr. Morgan of St. Thomas Church delivered an excellent discourse in a spacious, attentive audience.
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CIA E
Stowe
St. . Michhal'e Church
Dr. Morgan
St. Thomas’ Church
New York
South Carolina Mob Threat Echoes Across Union Crisis
A fiery pledge declares the government must stand firm against the South Carolina mob and slaveholding extremists, insisting South Carolina must learn that assault on the American flag will not go unpunished.
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South Carolina
Providence Press Snippet Reaches Durfee Heir
Indebted to Seth Durfee Msq. of the steamer Bradford Durfee for a copy of yesterday afternoon's Providence Press.
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Seth Durfee
Bradford Durfee
Providence Press
Deaths of Fifteen Elderly Residents in 1860 Town
A list of fifteen residents aged over seventy who died in the town in 1860, totaling 1191 years. Averages work to 79 per person. Names include Ianac Manchester, Peleg S. Thompson, Mary Lindsay, Rachel Tilley, Jemima Waldron, Sally K. Hays, Jeremiah Wilson, Sally Crown, Rath Orne, Sarah Cole, Mary Hadtey, Ruth Pearce, Sarah Church, Mary Springer, Eliza Norrie.
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Ianac Manchester
Peleg S. Thompson
Mary Lindsay
Rachel Tilley
Jemima Waldron
Sally K. Hays
Jeremiah Wilson
Sally Crown
Rath Orne
Sarah Cole
Mary Hadtey
Ruth Pearce
Sarah Church
Mary Springer
Eliza Norrie
Salutes mark commemorations in Providence and nation
Governor Sprage orders a 100 gun salute at noon in Providence to honor Gen Jackson the Battle of New Orleans the Flag of our Union and Major Anderson. Ensigns fly citywide and salutes occur nationwide. Skating at Mill Pond drew crowds despite a late freeze. Arctic Monthly teases its table of contents with varied features.
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Gr Gnano Sanutz
Spraceg
Providence
Jackson
New Orleans
Our Union
Major Anderson
Fort Sumpter
Boundary line between Rhode Island and Massachusetts approved
The Rhode Island Massachusetts boundary act adds Pawtucket and part of Seekonk to Massachusetts and expands Fall River and Tiverton areas. The line runs from Burne Swamp in Wrentham to Mount Hope Bay and along the westerly shores of South Watuppa Pond and Sandy Pond to the ocean.
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Jus Bouxpary Lins
Rhode Island
Massachusetts
General Assembly
Executive Council
Pawtucket
Mass
Seekonk
Massachusetts Fall River
Tiverton
Burne Swamp Corner
Wrentham
Blackstone River
Attleburough
Farmer's Or
Seven Mile River
Ten Mile River
Runnin’s River
Luther's Store
Anid River
Barrington
King’s Rock
Swanzey and
Warren
Mount [Lope Bay
Mount Hope Bay
Fall River
Sandy Pond
Joseph Sandford
Nanaaket
Westport
Rambles From Home Through Copenhagen and Elsinore
The narrator describes a Danish sound tour including Esrom Lake Castle Fredensburg and Helsingborg views. He details a drive to Copenhagen, seaside villages, a visit to the Royal Museum, shopping for curios, and a tour of Amak State Prison with impressions of its architecture and guards.
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Mariems Jyat
Bisineur
Kronberg Castle
Denmark
Sweden
Heidelberg
Baltic Sea
United States
Great Britain
Russia
Prussia
Baltic
Elsinour
Copenhagen
Danish Sound
Helsingborg
St. Paul
Fredensburg
Esrom
Joseph
Royal Museum
Egypt
Church of Our Lady
Thorwalsden
Twelve Apostles
Judas Iscariot
Amak
Walla
Harsh Prisons and Danish Convicts Described
In a stark account, prisoners are shown in dormitories and workrooms with long shifts and limited recreation. Convicts sew heavy fabrics, perform various trades, and share ample interview time with authorities. The writer questions Danish depravity and notes strict yet mild discipline in the facility.
Dr Lighthill Advertises Deafness Catarrh and Eye Treatments
Notices describe Dr Lighthill consulting in Providence for deafness catarrh and eye diseases at City Hotel for one month. Letters from patients in New Haven Hartford and Monson praise relief and restored sight after his treatments and operations.
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New Haven Daily News
Moreau
Wiliam
Treasury Notes Proposals Open January Nineteenth
From Washington Jan 10 1861 the Treasury advertises proposals for taking 5 million in Treasury notes under the December act to be opened Jan 19. The President accepts Secretary Thompson's resignation citing cabinet misgivings over Fort Sumter dispatches and troop movements.
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Washington
Wasnamaron
Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury
Thompson
Thompayn
Fort Sumter
Star of the West
Charleston
Secession and repudiation noted in Washington dispatch
From Washington Occasional Philadelphia Press notes South Carolina commissioners hurried home after failing to pay rent on a house they rented for the widow of Commodore Smoot. Duff Green as her agent writes a sharp letter urging payment and possible recovery. The piece cites unpaid chef Ormly and mocks secessionists. It reports Cabinet discussion of arresting secession leaders for treason and mentions fortifications and mills resuming work in Baltic and nearby areas.
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South Carolina
Commodore Smoot
Duff Green
Ormly
New York
Maya
Ng Sénatora
Toombe
Igfall
Uncertain Sail of U S Ship Florida Reef
Reports say the United States ship Lancaster or a similar vessel may have gone down en route from Honolulu to Panama. Officials voice fear for crew as rumors spread of wrecks and missing men of the Pacific squadron amid a long absence of confirmation.
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U. S
Isireason
St Washington
the Pacific
Sqsedven Hhad
Honolulu
Panama
Sandwich Islands
Ana
Congress
Niagara
Levant
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Burden
San Jacinto
Iaot
Eng Canton Riveral
China
Norfolk
Pacific Aces
Boas
Cation
Lancaster
Atlantic States
Texas Cheer After Flag Display Reign of Terror Doubted
Good news from Texas reports a wave of pro Union sentiment in Anetim the capital. A crowd cheered a star spangled banner as youths waved national flags and a procession serenaded Gov. Houston and F M W White Commissioner of the General Land Office with enthusiastic speeches reflecting revived spirit against secessionist terror.
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Texas
Anetim
Alt
Gov. Houston
F. M. W. White
General Land Office
Martial law and troops around Charleston harbor declared
A Charles Town dispatch reports martial law within five miles of Tonetes to be declared. suspic persons to be removed. Gen Greer offers Texan Rangers as minute men to Gov Pickens. 1500 Carolina troops on notice around the harbor with Gen Gist directing adjutant duties.
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South Carolina
Charles
Tonetes
Greer
Gov. Pickens
Dunovant
Ripley
Fort Moutre
Gist
Carolina
Movements of Troops and 1861 Civil Tension
Reported naval movements show the steamer Joseph Whitney carrying provisions and munitions to Fort Independence and transporting troops and officers toward the coast of Florida. Meanwhile political turmoil unfolds with Governor-suggested constitutional remedies, threats of secession on Blackwell's Island, and militia arming across seceding states as Charleston and New York react to mounting crisis.
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Boston
Joseph Whitney
Navy Yard
Fort Independence
Florida
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