Death of Count Cavour reshapes Italian fate
Reports from Europe confirm the death of Count Cavour, Prime Minister to Victor Emmanuel. The piece notes Garibaldi’s celebrated role and stresses that victory in arms alone cannot secure lasting reform, calling for moderation, broad statesmanship, and continued effort to unite Italy despite the mournful event.
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Laine
Europe
Cavour
Victor Emanuel
Garabaldi
Italy
Cayquy
Emanuel
Garibaldi
London
Army complaints on supply failures stir public anger
The piece laments deficient food and clothing for troops and accuses corrupt officers of looting. It reports swift action by Rhode Island and Massachusetts units, notes other states suffered, and cites plans improving logistics. It also covers Civil War news from Booneville Vienna and Washington risks. Severe local storm damages crops and buildings with widespread glass breakage.
Departure of the 2d Regiment of Volunteers from Providence
The second regiment left Providence on Wednesday afternoon for Washington via Jersey City. The Artillery boarded the Kill Von Kull with horses guns caissons and baggage. The remainder moved to Exchange street where Bishop Clarke spoke before departure. A deserter was drummed out prior to marching to the ships State of Maine and Kill Von Kull. Gov Sprague and staff accompanied the regiment amid cheers and a national salute by the Old Guard Providence Artillery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Washington
Jersey City
Kill von Kull
Exchange Street
Bishop Clarke
State of Maine
Kill von Kall
Old Guard
Providence Artillery
Gov, Sprague
Inventor Joynes Patent Cultivator Promises Labor Savings
Mr Richard F Joynes of this town has patented a forehand Cultivator with three knife sets that cultivate three rows at once. The device fits in a box three by three by a foot and a half and deepens by stones. One man can do the work of four, suitable for onions and small vegetables. larger models may be horse powered. A model will soon be shown for judging merits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farrenta
Warran
Barrington
Sam’ Martin
Mr. Martin
Q. H. Raynalds
de. Chapin
St. John’s Church
Warren
Warwick
Richard Rhodes
H. I. Wightman
Wm. A. Howard
Nicholas Brown
Comjmicut Point
Hanp
Richard F. Joynes
Joynes
Maryland Legislature Debates Secession Bias and Confederate Recognition
The Maryland legislature discusses secessionist sentiments and the legitimacy of debts and authority. Resolutions denounce federal acts as unconstitutional and tyrannical and urge immediate recognition of the Southern Confederacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Thorndey
Eii
Yeas Ats Pays
2d Rhode Teland Regiment Arrives En Route to Washingtor
Fragmentary report notes the 2d Rhode Teland regiment arriving at Haf jabarg at 9 o'clock yesterday morning while traveling toward Washingtor. Text is incomplete and names may be misspelled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Teland
British affairs and trade update from London to New York
The Africa arrives at New York from Liverpool with 45000 pounds in specie. In the House of Commons the motion to recognize the Southern Confederacy is postponed sine die. Lord John Russell says interdiction of privateers bringing prizes to British ports follows former practice, and the government upholds the prohibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
New York
Liverpool
House of Commons
John Russell
Ex Wa Letter From First Regiment Delayed Publication
An interesting letter from a member of the first regiment from this state has arrived but is too late for this week. It will appear in the next issue.
Battle at Great Bethel Claims Heavy Rebel Losses
The report states fourteen federal troops killed at Great Bethel with thirty nine wounded or missing. Major Winthrop’s body recovery faced large losses for the rebel battery under Major Gruder. A Fort Monroe letter notes ten rebels and a horse killed by a shell from our line led by Lieut Groble. Rebel casualties exceed one hundred with thirty killed. Our Zouaves inflicted precise casualties. Winthrop himself killed three rebels.
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Great Bethe
Ol. Magruder
Winthrop
Fort Monroe
Lieug. Groble
World S leaders visit Bristol audience event Monday
The General Toy Tauun will give an audience to Bristol and surrounding residents on Monday afternoon and evening next. It is worth visiting the young gentleman.
Battle at Great Bethel a 4th Massachusetts letter account
A young man from this town in the 4th Massachusetts writes from Newport News June 13 1862 recounting the Great Bethel engagement. He describes march, mistaken countersign leading to friendly fire, heavy losses including five Albany regiment killed, and a costly retreat after exhausting three regiments and battery attack. He notes no food or water and extreme heat, with about fourteen killed and thirty nine wounded or missing. distance marched thirty five miles and three and a half hours of fighting.
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Massachusetts
Great Bethel
Newport Newa Point
Little Bethel
Massachusetts 4Th
Vermont 1St
Col. Bendix
New York Zouaves
Hampton
Great
Boston
Hampton Ander Wien
Pierce
Albany
Butler
Talmad
Nestas
Fourth of July Celebration Planned by Town Committee
The Town Council committee arranging Independence Day events has secured J W Bicknell to deliver an oration and John Larner to supply a poem. Rev Eldridge will officiate, Col Charles Sherry Jr serves as marshal, with local guards, fire brigades, school pupils, and the Artillery Company in the procession. The oration will be in the Town Hall.
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J. W. Bicknell
John‘Larner
Eldridge
Charles Sherry
Qld
Bristol
Bristol County Volunteers Statistics Show Composition
The Bristol Train of Artillery and Warren Artillery unions form eighty three men with ages from seventeen to forty four. The average member is twenty five years six months old, weighs 141.5 pounds, and stands four feet seven and a half inches tall. Political makeup before unity: Republicans sixty six, Democrats eleven, neutral six.
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Bristol County
Bristol Train of Artillery
Warren Artillery
Constitution
Union
War correspondence from Washington and Alexandria sketches
The writer travels between Washington and Alexandria in June 1861. He visits Camp Sprague near the Capitol, notes Rhode Island troops, the N Y 69th and 71st regiments, and the Pensacola shipyard. He describes Ellsworth’s Marshell House damage, public curiosity, and scenes at Camp Wilcox with fortifications and Zoupaves, ending with plans for further notes.
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Wasttsarox
Potomac
Georgetown
N. Y
Pennsylvania Avenue
Ancle
Rhode Island
Arsenal
United States
Ingane Hospital
Marshall House
Ellsworth
King Street
Marshell House
Jackson
Brownell
Pennsylvania Regiment
Fiag
Camp Wilcox
Pennsylvania
Washington
Hera
WAR FRONTS REPORT FATALITY AT VIENNA AND BOONEVILLE
Dispatches recount a train attack near Vienna with masked batteries wounding and killing Ohio troops under Gen. McDowell and Gen. Schenck. Simultaneous reports detail Gen. Lyon’s victory at Booneville with 800 rebels killed and Union forces tightening control as Confederate resistance stiffens.
Rhode Island Regiment Returns and Balloon Scout Reports
Dispatches note the Rhode Island Regiment back near Washington and Lowe's balloon ascent from the President's House grounds with a view of Fairfax and Vienna. Reports also place Union and Confederate movements around Knoxville, Poolesville, and Leesburg, with regimental actions, railguarding, and political maneuvering affecting conscription and secession terms.
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Hasbrouck
Leesburg
Vienna
Fairfax Court House
Rhode Island Regiment
Washington
Wasmindton
Lowe
Fairfax
Arlington Heights
69Th
Missouri
Congress
Massachusetts Jet
Halorama
Evacuation of Harper's Ferry Reported by Baltimore American
The Baltimore American correspondent details the Harper's Ferry evacuation begun Wednesday night as two regiments moved toward Charlestown. By Thursday midnight the main force had left, estimates placing 14 000 to 17 000 troops departed, with some detachments remaining to destroy government property and cover the rear.
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Harper’s Ferry
Baltimore American
Charlestown
Equipage
É&O
Winchester
Leesburg
Harper's Cavy
Kentucky
Bolivar
Satete
Hnarper
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couNnr Cavour
Arma
Alen
Tezeon
Pennsylvanis
Booneville
EU Anides
Harper's Ferry
Virginia
Wall
Mhsy
Ag Wa
Samuel Martin
William Usher
Henry
Mr. Usher
Keer Coor
Wilcox
Phenix
Marsnaun
Alexandria
Frrexn Bayley
Scott
Camp
Sprague
Capitol
Glenwood Cemetery
Patent Office
Woodbury
Swain
Charley M
Connecticut
Waspsoton
Viens
McCook
Ohio
Schenck
McDonwell
Col. Parrott
Falls Church
Paddock
Woodward
Pease
Bailey
Unazlets
McDowell
Ol. Bunter
London and Hampshire
Regulara
Patterson
Verper
Jefferson City
Gordon
Lyon
Boonville
Bounville
Price
Gov. Jackson
Swan
Col. Boornstein
John A. Fitzpatrick
U.S
Grafton
Piedmont
Cumberland
Rickley
Thompson
Phillippa
Louisyinix
Jane
Memphis
Munroe County
Ark
Helena
Austin
Lexas
Texas
Johnson
Etheridge
Hick
Edward's Ferry
Wasainaton
the Tribune
Lane
Kansas
Times
Gardiner
Pennssyvania Jat
Edward’s Ferry
Manassas Junction
14Th New York Regiment
USS
Wasmixeton
Commercal
Alliance
A. Mugnatt
Acquia Creek
Munroe
Company E
Norwich
St. Louis
Iowa
Judson
Hannibal and
St. Joseph
Cameron
Longyitte
Knoxville
Charleston Mercury
Lincoln
Jeff Davis
Newcomb Greys
State Guard
State Guards
War Department
Gov. Morgan
Poolesville
Col. Stone
Goose Crank
Edwards Ferry
Fort Pickens
Bensacola
Bragg
Col. Brown
Bertract
A. R. Boteler
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