The Patience of Hope in War and Delay
A reflective piece urges steadfast hope amid Civil War trials. It argues for patience as victory’s timeline unfolds, compares seed time and harvest to emancipation, and stresses moral progress guiding generals and citizens toward eventual peace. It notes Lee’s moves as a test of endurance and calls readers to endure with purpose.
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Carleton
Boston Journal
Lee
Potomac
Frederickeburg
Washington
Baltimore
Philadelphia
atiJl
Arian sic Montutr Volume XII July Number Contents
The twelfth volume opens with the July issue featuring a rich contents list. Nathaniah Hawthorne contributes Outside Glimpses of English Poverty. Doings of the Sunbeam by Oliver Wendell Holmes. The Cintras to Labor or Service by Robert Dale Owen. Gail Hamilton presents Gala Days No 2. The Growth of Continents by Professor Agassiz. The Musician a story by Miew L. P. Wale and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathaniah Hawthorne
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Robert Dale Owen
Gail Hamilton
Profesor Agastiz
New Fish Market Building Opens at Lang Whatt Head
A new fish market building has been completed at the church street end of Lang Whatt, offering upgraded facilities near the harbor head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churchistrest
Lang Whatt
Barrington Fruits Celebrated in Local Thanks
In gratitude, residents salute T. W. Bicknell Esq for a fine lot of strawberries and cherries from Barrington proving bountiful harvests and neighborly generosity to the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Bicknell, Esq
Barrington
Fourth of July Patriotic Call to Maintain Independence
A patriotic exhortation celebrates Independence Day and honors the Founders. It urges all citizens to commemorates the nation’s liberty with gratitude to God, recalling the Revolution, council wisdom, and military victory, and pledges to continue the conflict against treason until victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thoes
Soldiers Friends Society reports June 15 1863 contributions
A Civil War era notice lists donations from Mrs Kendall Mrs Henry Ballép Mrs Hope Walker and others totaling several dollars and items such as wine towels and various shirts and hosiery. It notes forwarded supplies to the Sanitary Commission and provides monthly meeting details at the Baptist Church South East Room with appeals for workers and donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soldiery’s Friend Society
Kendall
Henry Ballép
Robert Rogers
Charlotte O’walt
Hope Walker
Dr. Briggs
Fred Wright
the Sanitary Commission
Baptist Church
Sr. U
C. M. Suxparp
National horse fair to be held in Hartford
A national horse fair is scheduled in Hartford Connecticut on September 8 9 10 and 11. The event will feature racing exhibitions and equestrian displays with spectators expected from across the region. Local organizers urge advance tickets and admission details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Conn
Soldiers' hopeful dispatch from Vicksburg siege front
A Civil War letter from June 14 describes the army’s health as generally good with only the exposed on duty suffering. The writer notes pride in McPherson’s engineering and predicts either Vicksburg’s fall or a major rear action, while denouncing boastful generals and praising corps esprit. Reinforcements from Banks and Burnside arrive as the High School Museum gains new donors.
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Vicxezura
MoPhersorrand
Sebasta
Vicksburg
Johnson
C. McPherson
Banks
Burneide
Proonese Spirit Claims Stonewall Jackson Abortionist
The Herard of Proonese alleges Stonewall Jackson became an abortionist after death and joined John Brown's phalanx of philanthropists. Two deserters leaped from a moving railroad train between Pittsburg and Harrisburg days ago, were handcuffed, and escaped with their lives in a remarkable manner.
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Herard
Proonese
Stonewall Jackson
John Brown
Pittsburg
Harrisburg
Richmond papers report Vallandigham escapes blockade route
Richmond papers of the twentieth meet announce that Vallandigham has run the blockade from Widwington and plans to travel to Nassau before reaching Canada.
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Richmond
Met
Vallandigham
Widwington
Nassau
Canada
Pirate Semmes Claims 74 Vessels Destroyed and New Craft En Route
The pirate Semmes reportedly boasts of destroying 74 Northern vessels and awaits a splendid new craft recently built for him in England. Pardon S. Allen of Westport suffered a badly crushed arm in flour mill machinery in Providence last Friday the 19th.
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Semmes
England
Pardon S. Allen
Westport
Providence
Child falls from Winsor House injures principal's daughter
A three year old daughter of Professor Ames principal of the Seminary fell from the Winsor House second story on the afternoon of the 18th instant. She is seriously but not fatally injured, according to reports.
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Ames
Winsor
Quail Observations and Fire Doings Reported
A Rural Central Press correspondent notes quail scratching corn stalks in a field near Tubaroa and observes they disturb only kernels attached to stalks while insects remain unaffected. The piece links quail numbers and chintz bug populations and mentions a fire destroying the Roman Catholic Church and nunnery in Frankfort Kentucky with a $50 000 loss.
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Illinois
Centrall Press
Jane Just
Wm. Norton
Tubaroa
Egypt
Frankfort
Kentucky
Partial returns hint at seven million in receipts this year
Early figures from customs indicate year receipts will likely total seven million. Officials caution that final tallies depend on late filings and adjustments.
Varied request leads to odd shop moment
A shopper describes seeking unnamed merchandise in a variety store. The odd exchange centers on a request for “nome fliperty flaps” and “Sabberday coulers” and ends with her desire for a fan. The remark about life being a journey frames the piece with a reflective note.
Rambling letter from New Bedford editor in 1863
A Phenix New Benrorp letter dated June 23 1863 describes a bouquet for a sick friend and a gala arrival of three Third Regiment companies. It notes contraband freedmen in Bristol, mustering at Camp Hooker, local captives from the Oneida raid, and pirate threats offshore. The piece praises Sampson House in New Bedford as a welcoming traveler’s stay.
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Phenix
New
Benrorp
Greene
Fred. Dougles
Hooker Yeserday
Geo. Price
William Davia
Oneida
Maffit
Moffit
John Newland Moffit
New Bedford
Rome
Syracuse
Sampson House
John Gawith
Destructive Pawtucket Fire Destroys Mills on West Side
A major blaze in Pawtucket destroyed Grean's Mills near the river at two o'clock on Thursday morning. Four wooden connected buildings burned from basement to roof, with large losses to contents. Firefighters attempted to pump water but could not contain the flames. the mill complex and most contents were consumed. The First Baptist Church invited Charles E. Smith of Fall River to become pastor.
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Pawtucket
Grean's Mills
Central Falls
First Baptist Church
Thie Place
Charlee E. Smith
Fall River
GazeTt& Exp
CaRonicLe
Labor unrest and mixed mill operation in Woonsocket area
The Woolen mills remain strong while cotton mills in Woonsocket and nearby towns run short time or suspend work. Crops are improved but behind for the season and grass looks promising. Laborers at Harris factory refused to name themselves to the enrolling officer but submitted after Deputy Marshal Pierce warned them of consequences.
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Mr. Harris New Factory
Marshal Pierce
Atriot
Wheat Harvest Underway in Southern Ili District
The Wheat Harvest in Southern Ili commenced last week with the crop described as fine and expected yields said to be heavy.
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Ilinois
Lee Masses Army for Maryland Route Push to Washington
Special correspondent notes Lee's army about 100000 men massed near Winchester with Ewell's 25000 and heavy artillery. The force moves in two columns toward Pennsylvania with a long baggage train, having destroyed parts of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and Chesapeake and Ohio Canal. The Baltimore American suggests renewed attempt to seize Washington via Maryland, promising further battles on Maryland soil.
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Pattapetraia
The
Philadelphia Enquirer
Lee
Winchester
Wee Ewell
Colums
Pennsylvania
Camp Equipage, &c
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
New York
Baltimore American
Washington
Maryland
Dispatch from Pleasanton HQ on success at Middleburg
Gen Pleasanton reports moving to Middleburg and defeating Stuart’s cavalry. Two artillery pieces captured one Blakely gun plus three casings, over sixty prisoners including a lieutenant colonel and major, many wounded rebels left in Upperville, numerous pistols carbines and sabres seized. He praises troop conduct and the outcome.
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Upperville
A. Puzasantum
Hilltops Front Report Shows No Rebel Force Near Kellys Ford
June 24 dispatch from Potomac reports all quiet on the front with reconnaissances to the Rappahannock finding no rebel force above Kellys Ford. Union lines hold the Gap of the Bull Run range and maintain control of the area.
Track Laying Advances at Newport and Fall River Line
Workmen begin permanent track on the Newport and Fall River Railroad reaching Seconnet River bridge and extending Long Wharf Northward about 110 feet. The piece discusses labor shortages as farmers and others note few workers amid wartime service.
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Newport and
Fall River
Seconnet Fiver
Sitti
Long Wharf
Mercury
Festival of St John the Baptist Observed by Masons at Smithie Palace
The Festival of St John the Baptist was commemorated yesterday by the Masonic fraternity at Smithie Palace. The Grand Lodge held a short session, but most of the day was social enjoyment. Mr. Smith prepared an excellent entertainment that delighted a crowd of banqueters. Everything passed off admirably.
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Smithie Palace
Enrollment Completes for Eastern District Draft
The Enrollment of the Eastern District is completed with 10 800 names, including 3 334 aliens. The initial draft class will total about ten thousand, with Providence listing 7 732 names. Report from Provianan.
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Providence
Oldest World Newspaper Said To Issue Silk Sheets In Pekin
A claim that the world’s oldest newspaper is published in Pekin on silk sheets and has reportedly appeared weekly for over a thousand years, though details remain unverified.
Rhode Island Special Session Enacts Civil War Bounty Law
Rhode Island passes a bounty act to reward volunteers for enlisting in the U S military during the rebellion. The governor may pay up to 300 for three-year terms and 100 for six-month enlistments, with bonds up to one billion dollars authorized and interest terms set. Existing bounty laws repealed. Effective upon passage.
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Faeiher
United States
General’ Assembly
Alen
Thia State
U. States
Leas
Honda
Secretary of State
Capture of a Rebel Iron-clad
The English steamer Fingal formerly the Atlantic steamed from Savannah on the 19th but was attacked just outside port. Two United States ironclads engaged it and captured the vessel within thirty minutes after leaving Savannah. Rebels had hoped to use ironclads to break the blockade and threaten key harbors.
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Sen
Savannah
Savannah Am
United States
Atlantic steamship losses haunt Canada line
Since the Atlantic steam navigation began, about twenty one steamers have been lost to sea fires wrecks or foundering with around two thousand deaths and fifteen million dollars. The Caningisi line bore the brunt of these losses with the Anglo Saxon and Norwegian shipwrecks occurring within months. The company also lost several vessels in 1857 to 1861.
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Atlantic’Ocean
Steatt
Cansgisi Line
Peruse
Go to Your Grocer for the Best Saleratus or Soda
From the Union comes a claim that Herrick Alles é Gold Medal See tus is the best and healthiest actor. The notice urges purchasing saleratus or soda only from the Grocer and cites 112 Liberty Street New York as the depot. Morty Merchants are named as sellers.
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Herrick
Seetus
Liberty Street
New York
Morty
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Webster
Committee of Arrangements
A. W
Bristol Artillery
A. U
Court House
High St
Charles F. Page
Curer Manswal
Wis Alps
Bristo
Arti Larry Olp
J. Wannwetu
Suzrann
Bann
Kiso Porah Fire Company No. 4
B. M. Lixcony
Supreme Court
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Army
Navy
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South Grammar School
North Grammar
Grammar North District
North East District ‘+ Centre
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Union
Hope
Bradford
Town Hall
Dr. Saeparp
Chandler I. Coggeshall
Rm Rev
St. Arnax
State
St. M. E. Charch
Witttow Stowe
Bradford St
Lupe
Church
Indies
Custom House
B. Pearce
Walter C. Barclay
J.G. Watson
W. H. Douglass
B. M. Lincoln
E. M. Wardwell
Mount Hope House
Knights Templars
St. John's
M. E
Charles H. Titus
Holy Sepulchre
George A. French
Worcester
Worcester County
Cara
Mechanics” Hall
R. I
Enoch J. Titcomb
St. John’s
Commonwealth
Tacony
Hyaynis
Cape Cod
Wellfleet Echooner
Marengo
Elizabeth
Sipe
Byzantine
Robinson
London
Dunton
Londonderry
Taucony
France
Mexico
East Greenwich
Woonsocket
Ak News
Lees Ares
Sat
Hilton Head
Montgomery
Brayton
St. Simon's Sound
Turtle River
Brunswick
Buffalo Creek
Altimuka River
Darien
St. Simon’s Island
Gilmore
Port Hudson
Grant
Carro
Johnston
Yaguo City
Brownsville
Clinton
War Department
Gardner
Paine
Hooker
Newport
Laws OF
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General
Withene
John RB. Bartlett
Amy
Ss. Lous Republican
Memphis
Sttyhoan
Stmy
Milliken’s
Vicke Larg
Miseisuippi River
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