Civil War seen as civilizing force boosting progress
The writer argues the Union war, though costly, advances civilization by strengthening humanitarian aims and suppressing slavery. It cites expanded industry, improved unity, and global influence while noting wartime strains such as labor shortages. Observers in Massachusetts report ongoing relief efforts and public meetings shaping a hopeful, reform-minded trajectory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Merkavfen
Sanitary Commission
Clute Rian
Political clash at reform conventions in New York and Boston
Eyewitness notes Phillips and Garrison trading speeches at reform meetings. Garrison opposes Linsota’s renomination and upholds his broader policy, while Phillips criticizes the President. In Boston, George Thorpevn of England sides with Garrison as Pillsbury and Foster align with Phillips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillips
Garrison
New Yark
Boston
Linsota
George Thorepevn
England
Pillsbury
Foster
Odd West Woman’s Striking Confidence Geste News
A fragment describes a woman out West involved in a curious confidence trick near Green Bay. She dresses plainly yet speaks of marrying a young man and disperses her brides money, while another note mentions bonnets painted to imitate Leghorn braid and an India rubber bonnet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Bay
Marrviss
Leghorn
India
New York Prepared for Military Drills and Draft Reforms
Our New York correspondent reports spring drills in progress as regiments parade with precision. A 250 member battalion with 16th and 18th regiments sails to Flushing for thirty days service, likely quartered at Governor's Island and Richmond. Draft officials face enrollment issues and will strike names of exemptions for physical disability or prior service. The Jersey City draft reduces local population as relief funds face appropriation delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Flushing
Gongsland
T Ia
Governor's Island
Art Richmond
Jersey City
California Excess and Economic Reform in The Bulletin
The San Francisco Bulletin notes a paradox of extravagance amid rule and economy in California. It cites men who were once poor yet now claim they cannot live on ten thousand dollars a year within five years in San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
San Francisco
Buletin
San Franco
Cotton shipment from Utah reaches San Francisco by mule trail
Eleven tons of Utah Territory grown cotton arrived at San Francisco shipping ports after a forty two day journey on mule trains. The fur quality fiber is short but strong and sturdy, with notable strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Utah Territory
Tariff Bill Raises Duties on Iron Cigars and Spirits
The Committees of Way and Means report a tariff bill increasing duties on iron cigars tobacco brandy and other spirits about equal to internal duties. Coffee stays at ten per—rainfed 258 per pound raw milk free wool and cotton duties rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waya
Means
Richmond Examer editor accused of pressing for prisoner hardship
Edward A Pollard of the Richmond Examiner, captured on a blockade runner and brought to Boston, allegedly used his influence to worsen conditions for prisoners in Richmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg Dispatch
Edward A Pollard
Richmond
Boston
Carlisle Mayor Refuses Aid to Tercentenary Celebration
Quote attributed to Carlisle mayor Caleb Fludgeon after declining support for the tercentenary event. He defends Shakespeare as a clever man whose talents could have served better purposes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caleb Fludgeon
Carlisle
England
Shakespeare
Spain and France Eye Gibraltar Maritime Canal Plan
The Spanish consider a maritime canal around Gibraltar to supersede the Straits, while the French support the project. Officials see no major engineering obstacles and estimate the cost at twenty million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibraltar
Drafted New Jersey Editor Pledges Duty to Public Service
An editor in New Jersey declares steadfast commitment to public duty despite political pressure or public criticism, asserting a patriotic, long-held purpose remains unshaken and rooted in his ethos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
Crisa in Canada Prompt Foreign Ministerial Shuffle
Reporting a fresh arrest in Canada tied to a crisisa theme, the piece notes a tenth ministerial change within two years. It also cites a sharp drop in public securities value and turmoil in the province. The English bill to curb debt imprisonment is mentioned alongside a patent medicine ad for Brown’s Bronchial Teucus and other products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crisa
Canada
Public Securities of Canada
Pramium
Election Day on the Oriole to Newport and Bristol
On a warm election day the Oriole ferried about 130 passengers to Newport. A minor skirmish on the wharf occurred before departure as crowds, bands, and military escorts marched along Thames Street to the Parade. The voyage lasted two hours and ten minutes and Bristol saw a turnout similar to prior years.
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Oriole
Newport
Hoat
Jean
Thames
State House
Thames Street
Fifteenth Infantry
Newport Artillery
General Assembly
Unse
Arma Ats*precent
Callan
Nava
Lere
Bristol
Local stores relocate within city storefronts and reopens new venues
John N Burgess moves his bookstore and stationery to 127 Tope Street from 108 Tope Street as his stock expands. David A Pierce shifts cloth and ready wear to 104 Hope Street and expands his range in the new Lidns Exchange building. James P Pierce’s dry goods move to 12 Tope Street and pivot to a fashionable stock. William Liscomb transfers his photographic studio from 110 Hope Street to State Street, upgrading the entrance for better access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John N. Burgess
Tlupe Street
Tlope Street
David A. Pierce
Burgess
Joavid A. Pierce
Hope Street
James P. Pierce
Lidns’ Exchange
Pierce
William Liscomb
State Street
Terutt
Thanks to Captain Porter for New Orleans papers
Acknowledgment is extended to Captain Benjamin F. Porter of the MN regiment for providing a number of New Orleans periodicals dated recently. The gesture is appreciated by the recipients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin F. Porter
A. Q
New Orleans
Tywe Council and Court of Prubste Meeting Notice
The regular monthly meeting of the Tywe Council and Court of Prubste will be held in the Council Chamber on Monday afternoon next at two o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tywe Council
Court of Prubste
Council
Christian Commission Subscriptions Reported By Donors
Subscriptions received for the Christian Commission include Edward S. Babbitt T P Bogert George B Hall Alice B Alden and A Alden totaling 607 50. The National India Rubber Manufacturing Company buys the Ten Acre Lot from the heirs of the late Rev James M Cooke on Bradford Street and will begin building. Rev Dr O H Tiffany’s Town Hall lecture attracted a large audience and proceeds were donated to the Ladies Soldiers' Friend Book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Commission
Edwards
Babbitt
T. P. Bogert
George B. Hall
Alice B. Alden
G Alden
National India Rubber Manufacturing Company
James M. Cooke
Bradford Street
O. H Tiffany
Town Hall
Boeke
William B. Tilley Buried With Masonic Honors
The late William B. Tilley of this town was buried with masonic honors on Tuesday afternoon last, Rev. M. J Talbot officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William B. Tilley
Saint Alban's Lodge of F
M. J Talbot
State Assembly Opens with Oath and Elections in Rhode Island
The Senate and House convened with the Governor presiding. Senators-elect sworn by the Secretary of State Julian R. Campbell. Clerk elected. House chose Speaker Benjamin F Thurston and Clerks Julia Turner and Charles Blike. Grand Committee counted general officer votes naming James Y. Smith Governor Sath Padelford Lieut. Governor John R. Bartlett Secretary Horatio Rogers Jr Attorney General. Anthony elected U S Senator six years. Browne and Collins named for state auditor and other offices. Adjourned to next morning.
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Qovernor
Julian R. Campbell
Davia
Shore
House
House of Representatives
State House
Benj. Finch
Newport
Finch
Benjamin F Thurston
Providence
Wm. P Sheffield
Thurston
Julia Turner
Bristol
Charles Blike
Henry E Robina
Central Baptist Church
Blake
Clarse
Uis
Gov
Smith
Waterhouse
Warwick
Pawtucket
Assum
James Y. Smith
Sath Padelford
John R
Pips Haagemmer
Arto Ahi Shir
Benj. J. Pabodie
Cyrus I. Murse
Daniel Saytes
Sam W. Pierce
Alfred W. Williams
Joseph M. Blake
Wm. P. Sheffield
Wm. Binney
Wm. W. Blodgett
Wm. Sheldon
Rowse Babcock
Alex. Farnum
S. Jackson
P Sheffield
Mersra
John J. Clarke
John E. Weeden
Wm. Butler
Lemuel M. £. Stone
Mesara
H Reynolde James Waterhouse
Jefferson S
Luward
W. Bates
A. H. Willard
Meesra
A. M. Ga
Congress of the United States
John U. Clark
Senaor
Leary B. Anthony
Slocum
North Kingstown
Googe II Browne
Glicester
Anthony
Browne
Henry B Anthony
Gow Smith
James C Collins
North Providence
Rosa
Civil War Dispatches From Washington May 30 31
Department and army reports detail Union actions from the Potomac to the West Mississippi. Sherman notes a Saturday engagement near Dallas with 2500 enemy casualties and 300 prisoners. McPherson reports minor losses. Canby and Canby’s officers reorganize and resupply as Canby commands. Grant’s morning dispatch claims repulsed attack on the left with heavy Yankee slaughter and Meade orders offensive support.
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Wasuixetun
Diz
Army of the Potomac
Sherman
Dallas
Me- Phersun
Mc-Pherson
Edwin M Sraxton
Washington
Grant
Gan
Butler
Bermuda
Smith
Department of Virginia
North Carolina
Canby
Steele
Banks
West Mississippi
Duissouri
Arkansas
Louisiana
Civil War Dispatch Reports Warren, Hancock, and Sheridan Actions
Dispatches dated May 30 describe Warren holding a seven mile distant entrenchment near Richmond after repulsing an enemy effort to turn his left. Hancock’s attack drives enemy from a entrenched line at Topotalomoy creek and Burnside’s corps links with Warren. Sheridan’s cavalry and Wilson’s forces maneuver on the left and right as the enemy reportedly falls back south of the Chickahominy.
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Warren
Aank
Crawford
Shady Grove Church
Ewell
Richmond
Richemond
Enon
Wright
Dancock
Hancock
Brooke
Burnaide
Totopatomoy Creek
6Th Corps
Sheridan
Gregg
Torbett
Wilson
Chickahominy
Edwin M. Stanton
Secretary of War
Dispatches Report Grant Lee Clash North of Chickamauga
May 31 report from Wacnixeton quotes Major General Diz noting Grant’s forces preparing for an attack, with Lee likely to stand north of the Chickamauga. Union Wilson’s cavalry to destroy Little River bridges and disrupt two rail lines, while Sherman’s position shows no movement as of 8 am on the 30th. No telegraph to Washington yet. Staxton confirms no further intelligence.
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Wacnixeton
Diz
Grant
Lee
Alecanicaville Road
Totopatonoy Creek
Hine
Shady Grove
Wilsons
Little River
South Anna
Howe
Washington
Sherman
Edwin M. Staxton
Major engagement near Marietta reported in Telegraph
Washington dispatches report a morning clash at seven thirty near Marietta with Gen Sherman advancing toward the railroad. Maj Hopkine from Gen Stoneman's staff says the attack ended by ten oclock after repulse of the enemy and lines reaching the railroad. Additional forces and supplies are said to be arriving for Sherman. Edwin M. Stanton.
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Wasnixcton
Diz
Marietta
Ohio musters thirty thousand troops in last thirty days
The State of Ohio has drafted, equipped, and put into the field over thirty thousand troops in the last thirty days. The entire line from Petersburg and Bellair to Corper’s Ferry now mans Washington fortifications as part of the ongoing Civil War mobilization.
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Ohio
Petersburg
Bellair
Corper's Ferry
Washington
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