Massachusetts Rhode Island border valuation act cited
An act to value property within territory Massachusetts previously claimed before March and to apply such valuation for taxation. It also details juror counts for Providence County and appropriations for government operations for the year ending April 1863, including salaries, courts, schools, and public offices.
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Massachusetts
General Assembly
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Awtucket
Seekonk
The Bristol Phenix Announces Deadline Shift
The Phenix will publish its next issue Friday morning instead of Saturday. Advertisers are asked to submit favors as early as Thursday.
Fourth of July prospects amid Richmond battle forecast
The article weighs how a Union victory or defeat near Richmond could alter Fourth of July celebrations. It argues the conflict may determine whether independence and freedom are celebrated with soberness or mourning, and urges steadfast resolve to oppose slavery regardless of the outcome. It also notes a grand Masonic centennial event in Portland with large turnout.
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Richmond
Belive
Newport Churches Raise Seven Hundred Dollars for McClellan Camp Hospital
At Mayor Cranston's suggestion, a collection taken in all Newport churches raised seven hundred dollars for the hospital at General McClellan's camp, with outside gifts expected to bring the total near one thousand dollars. All honor to old Newport.
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Court of Magistrates
City of
Providence
Court of Justices
Newport
Court of Magiayentes
Woansocket
Courts of Common Pleas
County of
Court of Common Pleas
Bristol
Cranston
Fabels in Richmond Face Provisions Shortage and Oath Urgency
Richmond reports severe shortages as city officials push to ban idle youths while rebels counter. An 19th skirmish near Richmond and Indiana volunteers hold ground with light losses on the 20th. Memphis officials are ordered to take an allegiance oath or face traitor treatment.
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Richmond
Indiana
Memphis
Col. Slack
Prayer Meeting on the Ath Ev Fourth of July Morning
Prayer meeting announced for the Fourth of July at 8 o clock in the Congregational Lecture-room. The statement emphasizes dependence on God and gratitude for providences and seeks prayer for further favors to promote right and freedom. All are invited to attend.
Floral Procession for the Fourth Observed by Schools
A Floral Procession is planned for the Fourth mirroring last year's successful event by teachers and pupils. About three hundred volunteers are already set to march, with scholars dressed in garlands to celebrate national independence and inspire patriotism among students and parents.
Arrest in Local Shoplifting Ring Uncovered
On Tuesday shoplifting hit Geo H Farrington dry goods on Hope Street when a plaid dress goods piece was taken. Mary Burk of Bradford Street was found with the missing article and other stolen items. Burk pled guilty before Justice Greene with sentence postponed.
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Geo. H. Farrington
Hope Street
Mary Burk
Bradford Street
Pearce
Greene
Bristol Soldiers' Aid Society Sends Thirteenth Box to Hospital
The Ladies of the Soldiers' Friend Society of Bristol forwarded the 13th box for a state hospital. Valued around $65, it included 24 sheets 27 towels 19 pillow cases 36 sides 8 shirts 5 pair drawers 3 dressing gowns 9 red socks 3 pairs socks 5 flannel shirts 1 dozen fans 6 pieces tape 1 kale cord 1 dozen tin wash basins 2 dozen tin cups 4 bundles linen pieces 2 boxes lint and old silk.
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Bristol
Soldiers' Friend Society
O. Marta Sagparp
Bristol card pictures rival Providence venues at best prices
Citizens are urged to visit J. N. Trott on State street Bristol to compare cards and sun pictures with abroad. Aquarian Gardens in Boston hires P. T. Barnum to present living fish and curiosities from the American Museum with rapid successive exhibitions.
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Providence
Bristol
J. N. Trott
State Street
Aquarian Gardens
Boston
P. T. Barnum
American Museum
New York
City of Nations
Young Boston Clerk Horace Leland Recovered After Theft
Horace F. Leland, a clerk at Daniel Deshon & Son in Boston, vanished Friday after being entrusted with 2000 in gold. Accompanied by a young woman with 1700 in the reticule, the pair were pursued by detectives to Nashua and brought back to Boston.
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Horace F. Leland
Daniel Deshon & Son
Boston
Canada
Nashua
Richmond Commander and Rebel Troop Movements Reported
A fragment from a Civil War-era report states Beauregard is second in command at Richmond and that additional Confederate troops have arrived there. The source mentions a guard member from Philadelphia and a capture at Ashland on the Agth with references to Kortrees Moures and Richmond defense.
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Kortrees Moures
Philadelphia
Governor’s ‘Guard
Richmond
Ashland
Beauregard
Chaplain Reports State Property Moved to Columbus
A Missouri Federal regiment release by Beauregard leaves Jackegn on the left of the line and reports that state archives and all public property are being moved to Columbus. The American Print Works at Fall River resumed operations on Monday.
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Beauregard
Jackegn
Columbus
Fall River
Alonday
Letters From the Ninth Regiment Describe Camp Life
A correspondent from the Ninth Regiment recalls a long trek from Rhode Island to Washington and Baltimore aboard crowded trains. He details a tough march, lean rations, and hard guard duty at Tenallytown, near the Potomac, with drills and daily routines shaping army life.
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Potomac
Tenallytown
Washington
Baltimore
Health of Halleck Army at Corinth Reports General Good
Cairo dispatch notes Gen Halleck reports army health generally good despite heat and water sickness. Headquarters remain in town with divisions encamped in and around Corinth, reflecting stable logistical posture amid the camp operations.
Warren Fourth Of July Celebration Planned
Citizens form committees to arrange events for a public observance for soldiers and the sick in Warren. A net strong turnout is expected to support the charity while enjoying a first rate entertainment program on the coming Fourth.
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Sicly
Warren and Fall River Road Directors Named
At a stockholders meeting in Swanzey on June 25 the Warren and Fall River Road was organized with James Smith Jefferson Borden Farle Magon William M Bailey and William S Slater chosen as Directors James Y Smith named President The roadway location was set and compliance with law confirmed The road will be completed with energy.
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James Y. Smith
Construction Boom Near Ten to Twelve Churches and Hospitals
In addition to the ten or twelve churches to be occupied and hospitals, workmen are employed in erecting extensive buildings for similar purposes.
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