Austria and Liberty in a Turbulent Era
The piece argues for liberal reforms in Austria under Emperor Franz Joseph to avert revolution, urging full rights and a just constitution, while praising Russia’s progress toward liberty. It questions South Carolina’s stance on Fort Sumter and condemns demagogues amid looming civil war fears, noting harsh tax pressures and potential repercussions for political leaders.
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Austra
Franas Joseph
Austria
Russia
Liberty
Europe
America
South Carolina
Anderson
Fort Moultrie
Fort Sumter
Charleston
Crisis reports and political realignment in early Union crisis
The piece notes troop movements to New York and Governor's Island after Fort Sumter firing. It discusses Major Anderson, signals, and questions of reinforcement. It cites North Carolina’s governor offering forts to the President and Louisiana electing anti-secession convention majorities. It ends with cautious hope for a peaceful compromise to preserve the Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Fort Sumter
New York
Governor’s Island
Morris Ynland
Anderson
Major Anderson
United States
North Carolina
Louisiana
Indian entertainment at Town Hall promised again this evening
After Tuesday's successful showing the Chief agreed to repeat the Indian life performance but rain forced postponement. Tonight’s show will proceed as advertised and attendees are urged to come.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town Hall
Godeys Lady's Book praised as top ladies' periodical
The February issue of Godey’s Lady’s Book is praised as the best character publication in the country and widely used by Indies as a fashion guide and literary companion. The Newport Mercury notes 162 deaths in 1860, about one per 64 residents, while Fall River News highlights record weights of cattle and calves. The Providence Post’s charges against Governor candidate Padelford are retracted, affirming his integrity and honorable canvass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gooey
Godey
Newport
The
Newport Mercury
Providence Post
Padelford
Republic
Elford
Afraid of the Minute Men and Washington
The Norfolk Argus warns of manipulations to influence the Washington transfer of power before March. It suggests ex-Governor Wise with twenty five thousand Minute Men may seize Washington City and Lincoln could be sworn in by a Springfield justice. The piece notes potential threats to the Brooklyn as it sailed from Norfolk.
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South Carolina
Wise
Washington City
Abraham Lincoln
Springfield
Brooklyn
Norfolk
Curious Denmarks Denmark Trip With Royal Tide and Kiel Passage
The narrator describes a Danish voyage from Copenhagen to Korsor then Kiel, noting an inverted corkscrew church tower, deserted streets in Copenhagen, and a royal party on board. He contrasts German steamer conditions with praise for Danish hospitality and laments rough smoking and table manners aboard.
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Our Redeemar
Rosenborg
Frederikhaven
Hotel Royal
Joseph
Korsor
Copenhagen
Zealand
Hamburg
Kiel
Denmark
England
Universal Starm
United States
J. B. Miller
Elbe
Berlin
A London to Berlin Journeylet amid Customs and Tea
A small group travels from London to Berlin, noting tea cravings, customs checks, and a memory of a mirror’s unflattering morning reflect. They rest at Hotel St. Petersburg on Unter den Linden and cope with headaches and postlude fatigue during their expedition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trégeler
Rothe
London
Germany
St. Petersburg
Unter-den-Linden
Fifth lecture set for Thursday by Rev. Augustus Woodbury
The fifth lecture of the course will be delivered Thursday evening by the Rev. Augustus Woodbury of Providence. His well known reputation as a writer and orator will doubtless ensure a full house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augustus Woodbury
Providence
Rhode Island Senate and House Conclude Week With War Footing Talk
Rhode Island's General Assembly adjourns amid urgent wartime talk. The Senate and House hear reports on militia readiness, arming the state, and protecting federal property at Fort Adams. Governor communications from New York and war department inquiries shape the day's actions and resolutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S Offies
Providence
Joseph Holt
Sim
Tew
Newport
Cullum
U. S. Engineers
Ety
Fort Adame
U. S
Fort Adams
John R. Bartlett
Senate
House of Representatives
Speaker Updike
Diman
Rodolphus B. Johnson
Warren
Johnson
New York
Providence and Worcester Railroad
Naval Hour
Bayley
Bristol
South Christian Church and Society
Cook
General Assembly
Currey
Cnaimantestes
House
Matas
Updike
Petition and requests stir controversy in General Assembly
The house debated petitions from Gorge H Calvert and Thos R Hazard calling for hearings and supervision of Chief Justice Ames. Aguila motions to table failed, and both petitions were laid on the table. A new committee on Federal Relations was formed as discussions adjourned to Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holmes
Gorge H. Calvert
William Vernon
Nathan Hammett
Charles ‘I. Hasard
Wilson
Providence
General Assembly
Hubbard
Gloceater
Thos. R. Hazard
Ives Te. Hazerd Mas
Ames
Shefield
Society For the Encouragement of
Judiciary Committee
House of Representatives
Southern Congress meets as secession moves forward
Washington report shows Corwin’s plan denounced and Crittenden’s proposal debated. Some urge a Southern confederacy while efforts push Pennsylvania votes to support Crittenden. Ministers seek European commercial alliances. Mitchey is eyed as Paris representative for secessionists. Coercion fades as President shifts burden to Congress. NY capitalists agree to a reduced loan with no more specials to the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Corwin
Crittenden
Pennsylvania
John Mitche
Ivieh
Paris
Southern Congress
Engand
Congress
New York
Tax Exgesis or Sxexseas in 1861 Ordinance Fielded
The Colusba South Carolinian reports an 1861 city ordinance to raise funds by taxes on real estate, horses, amusements, and a heavy racial tax on free Negroes and mulattoes. It warns secession would force abject poverty and possible sale into slavery to fund rebellion. New York Military notes Albany stance against surrender of central government powers.
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Colusba South Carolinian
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Austria and Liberty
Andere
Boston
Dicinity
St. Johns Bury
Tarael Buffinton
Fall River News
Benjamin R. Wilson
Dr Wayland
Wm. H.S. Bayley
Providence and
Reynolde
Sheffield
Sears
Brown University
Supreme Court
Judiciary
Sir Sheffield
Glocester
Rhode Island
Bailey
North Providence
Stevens
R. J. Taylor
Committee On
Semate
San
Ligue of Rep
Select Committee of Fire
Bistes
Harrie
Cumberland
Newport Artillery
Fort Adamein
Secretary of State
Secretary of War of the
State OF
Youk
Albany
State Military Association
C. Z. Werner
Chambersburg
Penn
Winslow
Florence Nightingale
Winston
Winley
Sia Ie
H. N. Glfford
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