The Long Look for a United Government
The article proclaims a hopeful shift with a new administration upholding the Constitution and laws. It urges national unity, warns against treason, and expresses faith that Providence guides the country through unsettled, post election times. It notes no bloodshed in transfer of power and stresses the importance of cooperation in government.
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Penge
Anlhood
Christiane
Congress
Thes
Spd
Sat
Lincoln Address Promises Peace and Constitutional Adherence
The general assessment praises President Lincoln s concise firm conciliatory inaugural address It commends its honest tone and intent to govern per the Constitution It calls for unity with the North East and West and mutual support for Lincoln and his cabinet to restore harmony and peace between regions
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Lincoln
Theas
Providence River Death of James L. Borgees
The body of James L. Borgees of this town was found in Providence river off Bullock's wharf. He had worked on the sloop Chief and left the vessel Wednesday evening promising to return. An inquest by Foroner Potter returned a verdict of accidental drowning. He was thirty five. His remains were brought home for interment.
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Providence Journal
James L. Borgees
Providence
Bullock’s Wharf
Foroner Potter
Inauguration Day Celebrated Across Cities
The Lincoln inauguration was marked with spirited celebrations in many towns. Flags, bells, and lights filled streets as crowds rejoiced amid pomp and display. The article notes 29 Republicans to 23 opposition and details 16 vacancies with 12 from seceding states, plus 2 from Missouri, 1 from New York, and 1 from California.
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Phe. K. Renate
Miewonri
California
Republican caucus elects delegates and praises Lincoln
In town a large Republican caucus elected delegates to the State and District Conventions. Samuel W. Ohdred W. H. S. Bayley Henry W. Diman were chosen for the State ticket and district delegates were named. The Lawn Committee was appointed and the inaugural Lincoln address drew applause as the meeting adjourned with cheers for Lincoln and the Union.
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Dalagetes
Congress
T. J. Thornton
Byron Diman
J. &. French
Wm. B. Kimball
A. Sidnay D. Wolf
Thomas J. Usher
M. T. Bennett
H. W. Dimau
CO. A. Greene
Lincoln
John Turner
Hemlin
Supreme Court Session in County Town Opens with Docket
The March term began with Justices Brayton and Bosworth presiding. Grand Jury discharged no business. Civil docket disposed by continguance. Several cases settled, judgments entered for plaintiffs, and divorces heard. Indictments against Kinder Riley not pros’d on costs. Court adjourned to 2:60 p.m. Wednesday.
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Supreme Court
Tuseday
Brayton and
Bosworth
Bristol
John R. Gardner
John W. Bearow
Nathaniel Coggeshall
John A. Franklin Ve
Jutin B. Herreshuff
Joseph L Gardner
Hiram Mont
Lemuel W. Briggs
Walter D. Briggs
Amasa
Weatcott
Waerren
William H. Howland
Joseph L. Gardner
Alexander T. Britton
Lydia
Mason
Albert Harkness
Enoch Remmington
Charlotte Sisson
Eliza A. Sigson
John P. Joype
Benj. Burton
Athara
Warren
Barrington
Thedacket
Waynesday
Mareh
Alethea Horn
Pitt
William R. Storms
Sayer Brothers & Co
Hecker Brothers
Moses Anthony
Lewis Carr
George A Hazard
Joseph M. Blake
Christopher OC. Dexter
Crawford Easterbrooks
Ruth M. Richmond
Charles Richmond
Wm. H. Smith
Samuel Kindel
Patrick Riley
Kinder
Riley
Abel Starkey
Eluck
Inauguration Celebrated in Town With Salute and Fag Display
Lincoln's inauguration was celebrated on Monday with displays of the National flag, a National Salute, and no evening illumination. The afternoon news that the ceremony had passed off as usual pleased residents, who feared possible disruption.
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Lincoln
Death of John W. Bourn on the Isthmus
The Panama Star reports the death of John W. Bourn oldest son of the late Des Benjamin S. Bourn formerly of this town. Died February 24 in Aspinwall from a ruptured blood vessel. He served for years as agent of the United States Mail Steamship Company on the Isthmus and was widely respected for his kindness and generosity. He leaves an orphan son and many grieving friends in Panama and the United States.
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Aspinwall
John W Bourn
Des
Benjamin S. Bourn
Panama
Bourn
Greenwood Cemetery
John W. Bocnn
Wessel
United States Mail Steamship Company
Ausitest
Stgtes
Pheaiza RAMBLES FROM HOME Meissen Saxon Switzerland tour
The writer recounts a Meissen excursion and a Saxon Switzerland visit from Dresden, describing the landscape’s wild beauty and dramatic rock formations. He notes railway progress, guiding staff, and the day’s worn but memorable travel, with reflections on German culture and scenery. The narrative blends vivid scenery with travel details and personal impressions.
Easter Festivities and Scenery Beside the Elbe
The article describes a band of musicians at Easter celebrations and the travelers enjoying music. It recounts the landscape around Lilienstein and Ronngastein rising over forested cliffs, noting robber legends and ancient arches. The group returns to the Dampschiff hotel at Schandan after a sunset descent with a guide.
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Eastei
Lilienstein
Ronlgatein
Dampschiff
Elbe
Schandan
Educational Meetings for Bristol Youth Suggested
The Bristol letter urges parents and teachers to redirect youths from street corners toward constructive education through public discussions. It notes similar meetings in other towns over recent winters and asks who will start such a program in Bristol this spring, claiming local talent and energy can sustain it.
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Phenix
Enorrox
Bristol
Tig Nut
Puch
Civis
Conventions Meet in Providence for State Ticket Nominations
The Democrat and Constitutional Union conventions in Providence adjourned after nominating tickets and adopting resolutions. The Constitutional Union backed Lincoln era language endorsing the Union and Constitution. The Democratic body nominated Gov Sprague for Governor with Elisha Potter for Lieut Governor, and set a slate for state offices. The Western and Eastern districts selected congressional candidates, with Hoppin named for Congress but not accepted. Brown of Gloucester nominated for Representative.
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T. A. Jencks
Dexter Clark
Cumberland
James
Nathan F. Dison
Thamas G. Jurney
Seth Padelford
Thomas Davis
James ¥. Hasard
Wm. Sheldon
Providence
James Y. Smith
Sosecbonas
Simon H. Green
Warwick
Wm. S. Slater
Smithfield
Rowland R. Hazard, Jr
Newport
J. Reynolds
N. Kingstown
Nathen F. Dixon
Samuel G Arald
Tomas G. Turner
Buck
Qld Buchanan
Gov. Pickens
Major Andereun
Simon Henry Green
Jon John R. Burdett
Sullivan Ballou
Cranston
Thomas K. King
Charles H. Parkhurst
BE. H. Hazard
B.N. Japhuam
Wm. P. Shefield
Wm. A. White
Benedict Arnold
Ee el
Canston
R. R Hazard, Jr
Samuel Parker
Newpores
Bayley
Bristol
Aleasrs
Dixon
RR. Hazard
L W. Ballou
Charles Anthony
Latimer Ballou
Wm. R Walker
Wanton B Sherman
George Manchester
Sarmmvel W. Church
Prestum Day
W. C. Barney
Benedict Lapham
John J Reynolds
Charles HH. Denison
Nathan F. Dizon
John T. Bush
S. H. Greene
W.H
Mesera William Sheldon
KR Hazard
Arthur F. Dexter
N. Hazard
North
Mr. Anthony
Thomas A. Jenckes
Fidward Q. Burrows
James C. Culhina
Charles Muies
Newport County
R. R. Hazard, Jr
Geo . Anthony
Bristol County
Thomas G. Turner
H. W. Dinan
Lewis B Smath
Washington County
James Eldred
Carder Hazard
Jus. M. Pendleton
Thomas A
Lincoln
Seouedey Party
Rhode Island
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United States of America
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Jerckes
L. W. Ballon
T. Olnay
Ita
Christopher Robinson
William D. Brayton
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Constitutional Union Convention
Samuel @Q Arnold
Russell Bullock
Sprague
Elisha R. Potter
William Sprague
Elisha R Potter
Samuel G. Arnold
John R. Bartlet
Walter 8. Burgess
Samuel A. Parker
State Central Committee
E. F. Newton
G. H L. Durfee
B J. Tilley
Thomas Steere
W. B Sayles
Olney Arnold
Alfred Anthony N.T Verry
A. Willard
Providence County
Tanac Hall
William Carder
Kent County
Jacob Babbitt
Wm. W. Hoppin
Hoppin
Charles Jackson
Geo. H. Browne
Gloucester
Lincoln Cabinet Completes and Inaugural Approval
Washington dispatch reports general satisfaction at Lincoln's cabinet completion. In inaugural reception, secessionists apart, public approval is noted. Seward’s son, a lawyer long aligned with Weed, named Assistant Secretary of State. A Pensacola mission will annul Toucey orders with reinforcements to follow.
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Boston Transcript
Lincoln's cabinet named amid vote opposition
Wasarmoaron March 5 reports the full cabinet selections by President Lincoln with Seward Chase Cameron Welles Blair Smith Bates and others confirmed. Some votes opposed Bates and Blair due to objections to appointing officials from slave states while the remainder voted unanimously.
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Bates
Blair
Optician SLi Seismann Offers Wide Range of Instruments
Providence optician SLi Seismann announces from 115 Weetstnseer Street a large stock of optical and mathematical instruments imported from Europe. He emphasizes tailored eyewear, spectacles, magnifiers, microscopes, telecopes, spy glasses, drawing tools, and a new line of enamel and ivory lenses, all ground to high polish.
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Sli Seismann
Weetstnseer&t
Durrance Street
Providence
Mir. 3
Firope
Ar. S
Chuit
Peur
Virginia Convention Fights Seceveldi and Union Plans
Richmond letters claim no seceveldi ordinance can pass the Virginia Convention. Union leaders may seek a border slave states convention to gain time. In Washington, Lincoln’s inauguration proceeds with notable attendees. Missouri urged to join the Confederacy amid heated opposition. Dr Wistar's Balsam of Wild Cherry offered as cough remedy.
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Richmond
Virginia
St. Louis
Green
Georgia
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