Fragmented Tribute Sparks Debate on Slavery and Virginia Senator
A sweeping political argument critiques a Virginia senator for supporting the Fugitive Slave Bill and compares him to slaveholding violence in Virginia. The piece contrasts this stance with Jefferson and Washington and condemns denials of liberty in Free Kansas, calling for accountability of national leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loag
Kivictly
Carolina
Virginia
Mason
Jefferson
Washington
Jttle
Kansas
Tae Panama Massacre and Wounded Passenger Account
Alexander W. Pennet, a passenger wounded in the Panama massacre, describes the attack and police conduct. He was hit by five bullets, robbed, and his clothing cut open while he lay immobile. Company officers provided care as he recovered from the near mortal wound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
Alexander W. Pennet
Panning
Nene Mets
Beecher’s dramatic rescue of enslaved girl in Plymouth Church
In Plymouth Church Brooklyn Rev Henry Ward Beecher read a passage and recounted Sarah a slave girl’s story. He described her brutal treatment by a Southern planter and the efforts to free her with subscriptions and gifts totaling the needed amount. A mulatto woman appeared on stage as the subject of the tale while a crowd watched with emotion as the rescue was underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Pascnsa
Plymouth Church
Brooklyn
New York
Henry Ward Beecher
Sarah
Soutberg
Yosell
Wlaion
Washington
Eatleman
Beecher
Northern Courage Compared In Duelling Controversy
The Bristol Phenes notes Sumner and Wilson refuse a duel with Brooks, praising Northern resolve and denouncing Southern bravado. It argues dueling as barbaric, predicts future clashes with the South, and urges citizens to spot craven posture when Congress weighs the investigating committee report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumner
Wilson
Mr. Wilson
P. S. Brooks
Senate
Asault
New England
Brooks
Craven
Mason and Dixon
Lexington
Bunker Hill
Cornwallis
Yorktown
House of Representatives
Convention votes to repudiate Fillmore Donelson ticket in Providence
At the adjourned American Convention meeting in Providence Tuesday last a motion to repudiate the Fillmore and Donelson nominations passed by 61 to 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Fillmore and Donelson
St John Baptist Anniversary Dinner Planned by Lodge
The Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons plans to celebrate St John the Baptist in town on the 24th inst. It is presumed the Order will dine at the De Wolf House after the event.
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Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons
de Wolf House
Grateful Friends Visit Ill Warren Telegraph Editor
We were glad to greet our friend Cooke of the Warren Telegraph who has been seriously ill in Brooklyn for two months. We trust Warren's healthy air will soon restore him to vigor.
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Cooke
Warren Telegraph
Brooklyn
N. Y
Warren
Rhode Island Senate Nomination Standoff at Newport Caucus
A U S Senate nomination was not formalized at Newport last week as wire pulling stalled a formal ballot despite Simmons winning a majority on a informal vote. The editors expect a new candidate next caucus likely acceptable to most Republicans and Americans, urged to defend Rhode Island and the Union’s honor.
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U. S. Senate
Newport
Simmons
Rhode Island
Union
Town Meeting Lists Street Grading and Improvements
Town meeting set for next Wednesday at 10 o clock will consider general matters. A key item is grading and improving streets and beautifying the common. Citizens are urged to present plans for town improvements to attract residents and businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Two Germans Missing After Sailboat Sinks Near Bristol Ferry
Frederick Hincks and Christian Fearing, two German workers at the Sugar Refinery, went on a fishing trip in a small sail boat Sunday morning and were believed drowned after the boat capsized. The craft drifted ashore bottom up that afternoon near Bristol Ferry. No trace of the men has been found despite ongoing dragging efforts. both leave families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Hincks
Christian Fearing
Bristol Ferry
Germany
Sumner Assault Sparks Nationwide Indignation Over Free Speech
The assault on Mr Sumner by Brooks triggers massive protests in free States. Indignation meetings erupt nationwide as leaders denounce the act from pulpits and among thousands of citizens. The public demands inviolate speech rights in Congress and warns that blood may be shed to defend freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumner
Brooks
Free States
Obituary of Fitzuenry Homes Esau and Bristol Gazette founder
Esau, formerly of this town, died at his Boston residence on Sunday. He founded the Bristol Gazette by funding its purchase, then supported local whaling and town prosperity. He later saw the Phenix rise from that same office, now owned by others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W Fitzuenry
Esau
Boston
Bristol
Bristol Gazette
Bristol Ferry House Reopens Under Devens Management
Charles Devens Jr formerly of Touro House Newport has opened the spacious Bristol Ferry House once popular under Wars Son. The location is described as one of New England’s most desirable summer resort sites.
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Charles Devens, Jr
Touro
Newport
Bristol Ferry
Wm, Wars & Son
New England
Southern editors mocked for chivalry zeal in Richmond tirade
The Richmond Whig denounces Northern leaders with harsh rhetoric about civil war disunion and a pro English alliance. It claims the South would profit from conflict, reclaim lost wealth, and restore Anglo-Saxon freedom through tighter ties with England and Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond Whig
North
Queen Vic
Yankee Land
United States
England
Canada
Illinois Meeting Aids Kansas Settlement Plan
The adjourned Saturday night meeting in Cucaco considered Kansas affairs and ratified the Republican ticket. It resolved to send 500 Illinois settlers to Kansas and subscribed $15,000 for that purpose. A committee will pursue further subscriptions and manage arrangements. The note adds there are over 35,000 miles of telegraph wire crossing the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cucaco
Kansas
Illinois
United States
Providence Warren and Bristol Railroad earns early dividends
The Providence Warren and Bristol Railroad reports strong first year results despite a debt of 100 000. The road draws crowds to the depot with trains and plans future boat connections to New York. Stock at 26 dollars per share is seen as a promising harvest for early investors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barterae
New York
Providence, Warren and Bristol Railroad
Rhode Island
The Provocation and Sumner Assault Commentary
A historical critique argues that the Brooks assault on Senator Sumner stemmed from Sumner's remarks about Butler and South Carolina. It condemns the use of hostile language by Brooks and others, noting Sumner’s silent five year endurance and the press’ shifting judgments when he finally spoke back.
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Sumner
Mr. Sumner
Brooks
South Carolina
Douglal
Mason
Butler
Don Quixotte
J. Mason
Massachusetts
Mr. Douglas
Challenge from the South sparks threats over Massachusetts defense
A May 31 Worcester dispatch reports a hostile message from Alexandria Virginia promising armed test of congressional defense. The note, signed by “A Committee of Tus States,” threatens Sharpe's rifles to confront alleged blackguardism at short notice, referencing a national political dispute.
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Worcester
Alhandria
American Council
Massachusetts
Congress
Sharpe
Tus
Rienta Cove
AbexaNonta
Address by Ma Evenerr on Washington at Taunton
In his Taunton discourse Ma Evenerr likens the Civil War to a period of lawless violence. He cites the assault on the capital and the bloodshed in the Senate chamber as threats to the country’s good name and free institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evenerr
Washington
Taunton
Union
Senate
Massachueens
Death of Hon. Timothy Thompson in Charlestown
Hon. Timothy Thompson of Charlestown Massachusetts died in that city on Saturday last. He was noted as a venerable and highly respected citizen and the first male child born in Charles town after its destruction by the British.
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Timothy Thompson
Charlestown
Mass
Charlestre
Fat Quebec Arrival and Eastern Europe News
The Fat Quebec steamer arrival is recorded as the Indian from Liverpool reached River Duloupe overnight. Vienna reports a convention between the Porte and Western Powers and a six month Turkish evacuation. Britain rejects protectorate ideas but will deploy naval force to protect interests. The Times notes Russian war embellishments and a forty three ship fleet, while Southampton reports boisterous seas and ships driven ashore including the Mary Wilson.
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Quebec
Bec
Liverpool
River Duloupe
Vienna
Constantin
Earl of Clarendon
House of Lords
Earl of Elgin
E. Hammond
Walker
Nicaragua
America
Her
South America
Russia
Times
Berlin
St. Petersburg
Southampton
Indies
India
Mediterranean
Mary Wilson
Arrival of the Niagara and Atlantic News From Halifax
The Royal Mail steam ship Niagara arrived at Halifax around 5 PM and departed for Boston at 6 PM. Reports from the Italian question remain inconclusive, Circassian affairs show Russian gains, and Bank of England cuts long-bill rate to 6 percent. Cotton prices dip slightly, flour and wheat slip, corn weak but market steady, beef dull, pork steady, bacon scarce, tallow lower.
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Halifax
Royal Mail
Niagara
Boston
Circassia
Liverpool
Persia
North Star
Cowes
Ihe Ericsson
Niofara
Bank of England
Commercial
Brooks and Wilson clash over Sumner attack note
The correspondence between Brooks and Wilson centers on Brooks asking where a further note will reach him outside the district. Wilson rebukes the Sumner assault as brutal and cowardly, rejects dueling, and cites legal and moral grounds. No threat of assault persists.
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Wilson
Messrs Brooks
Brooke
Sumner
Senate
General Conference Debates Slavery Rule in Indianapolis
At the Indianapolis General Conference the vote on amending the Discipline to read buying selling and selling human beings in bondage failed 121 to 95. The rule requires two thirds to pass. Dr Raymond of New York and Dr Thomson of Ohio spoke for the amendment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Raymond
New York
Thomson
Ohio
General Assembly Notes New Charter Moves and Appointments
The Rhode Island Senate and House report on truancy, charter amendments for Island Oil Co to form Marine Bank in Providence, and appointing city roles. They authorize 3000 printed copies of the truancy report and set vacancies for clerks, sheriffs, notaries, and justices across Newport Providence Kent and Bristol counties. The Houses adjourn to June 23.
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Fapar
Senate
Cominisnsoget of Public Schools
Rhode Island
Hoare
Island Oil Co
Marine Bank
Providence
City of
C. van Zandt
Secretary of State
Japa
East Greenwich
Sumner
Kansas
Aves
Nicholas Brown
Messrs
Alvord
Allen
J. Anthony
Ball
Bo Bayley
J. H. Clarke
Clarke
Church
Chace
Crendall
Eddy
Bames
Johnson
Kenyon
Mason
A. Peckham
Pendleton
Sweet
Tallman
Turrer
A. Jee Hazard
Hopking
Ingalls
S. Peckham
Pson
Remington
House
Mount Hope ‘Tread
Tiverton
Dorrance Street Association
Warren. and
Bristol County
Messadore T. Bennett
Court OF Common Pleae
Newport County
John W. Davis
Amasa Westcott
Kent County
John C. Brown
Messadore ‘I. Bennett
Disturbances Rage in Kansas and St Louis May 28
Leavenworth reports an extra edition of the Westport News fronted with War War stirring pro slavery factions. A vigilance committee forms to stop Free State activity while armed men seize a clerk of the Congress and witnesses. Arrests multiply as chaos spreads and authorities fear intervention.
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Kansas
St. Louis
Leavenworth City
Westport News
Leavenworth
United States Arms
Commission of Congress
Conway
Messrs. Carrott
Miles Moore
Wilkes
South Carolina
A. Moore
Brown
Messrs. Moore
Parrott
Denial of Oregon Colonel Lane Visit to Washington
Hon. Henry Wilson denies a telegraphic report that Col. Lane of Oregon called in Washington on Friday morning and promised him that no assault was planned and that he and his friends could disarm. Lane did not call or give such assurances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlas
Henry Wilson
Col. Lane
Oregon
Washington
Brooks
Caning at Tremont Street Residence Reported
Boston Journal reports that Mr. Speaker Phelps of the Massachusetts House was caned last night at his Tremont street residence by fellow House members believed to reside at the U. S. Hotel. Some colleagues reportedly thought the act deserved. Further details promised in another column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speaker Phelps
Massachusetts House of Representatives
Tremont Street
House
U. S
Boston Journal
Letter from Loumaville denounces Brooks attack as cowardly
A Loumaville gentleman writes that from discussions with locals no one supports the assault on Brooks, calling it a cowardly act behind the back. He challenges the assailant to confront the Marshals and warns of consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tre Orion
Kentucky
Loumaville
Brooks
Conservatio Kentucky
Saturday Evening Gazette
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William D. Lake
Elias Nickerson
Kert
Caleb A. W. Briggs
Stephen Johnson
Notaries
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Hugh N. Gifford
Peter Gladding
Bennett J. Munro
Wm. R. Taylor
Henry Wardwell
Nathan Warren
Albert R. Cooke
George T. Gardner
Charles Randall
Samuel Randall
Nathaniel P. Smith
John B. Herreshoff
Alfred R. Cornell
M. A. D'W. Smith
Josiah Gladding
William Manchester
Nathan Warren, Jr
J. Miller
John Gray
James E. Chace
George 8
Nathan M. Burr
Joseph Child
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