Radicalism charges amid Rhode Island governor race clash
The text reviews slander against Seth Padelford and other Rhode Island candidates, defending Padelford as a Straight Republican and addressing claims of radicalism over slavery and John Brown ties. It explains party union efforts, clarifies King’s Senate vote on colored schools, and argues against misrepresented positions.
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Witerday Oraing
Marc
Govarnos
Seth Badesford
Providence
Mason
Stouthfield
Ron MR
BR. Bartlett
Providence. “~ CE Ee Toreey
Thomas. King
North
Samuel A. Parker
Newport
Scharges
Tad HS
Sivenio
Rome
Seth Padelford
Padelford
Democratic Party
Free
Rhode Island
Roger ‘Williama
John Browniam
Philadelphia
Providence Journal
Congress
Christopher Robinson
Buch
Chicago
Padcford
Helper
Iain
Selper
Prigress
Lisa Jou
Mississippi
John Sherman
Rhode ‘Island
Radelford
John
Toomas K. Kina
House of Representatives
Westminster Hall
Sprague
Mr. King
Friends of the Bill
Mrr. King
Supreme Court March Term Opens In Town
The Supreme Court began its March term with a Grand Jury impaneled led by Wm H Turner Foreman. Charles H Parkhurst named Attorney General pro tem. Several naturalization petitions granted. Crump grog shop case resulted in Not Guilty. Abel Starkey case continued. Jayne v Barton et al conspiracy trial proceeds with witness examinations.
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Supreme Court
Turner
Warren
Bosworth
Charles H. Parkhurst
Providence
Daniel Gorham
Francis Gaynor
Michael Christy
Morris Murphy
Titus Leech
Jndictment State
John F. Crump
Cole’s Hotel
C. H. Parkhurst
J. M. Blake
A. T. Britton
Abel Starkey
John P. Jayne
Benjamin Barton
Rodman Barton
Elias A. Sisson
Jos. M. Blake
Abraham Payne
Wm. I. Potter
Jas. Brown
John, Turner
Freight car derails near Drownville Station. no injuries reported
A light freight car detached from the noon Providence train near Drownville Station, rolled down an embankment and was mashed, its contents damaged. The couplings broke and the car became free, while the preceding passenger car suffered smashed steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Drownville
Vaccination Clinic Notice at Town Hall
Dr. H. S. Crury will be at the Town Hall at three o clock on Tuesday afternoons. All who may desire it may receive vaccination gratuitously. Children must be accompanied by parents or guardians. Due to the prevalence of small pox in New England, every person liable should be vaccinated immediately.
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Jon Tae
Nambenae Fo
Peitiaeieti
Hamilton
Texas
Pugh
Alabama
Givin
Doclaine
Rhode Island
Democratic Party
National Democracy
United States
Christopher Robinson
Town Lectures and Doctor Woodward Appear in Week
The reference card notes Dr. O A Woodward will be in town next week and at his old office. Brown Gnigenilly will lecture onTuesday evening and attract a crowded house. Jaret will present references to advertisements in another column with a pressing entertainment at the Town Hall this evening.
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Broisecor
Boundary Line and Tax Bill Passed by Legislature
Rhode Island and Massachusetts boundary disputes discussed as the General Assembly meets and adjourns after a nine week session. A new 15 cent tax on savings bank deposits and insurance dividends is proposed to raise about 15000 dollars. reports say border decisions will influence state lines involving Pawtucket Tiverton Seekonk and Westport towns.
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Rhode Island
Falloe
Snee
Masachusetts
Rand
Pawtucket
Mass
Roda
Seekon
Makeachusetts
Tiverton
Rhode
Boundary Commissioners
Boy Seaman Survives 60Foot Fall on Newport Brig
William Gladwin, about 16, a seaman on the new brig E Newton from Newport, fell sixty feet from the foretop to the deck while setting a burgee. He suffered a compound fracture of the color bone and other injuries, was carried ashore, treated by Dr Drury, and placed aboard the Canonicus. He later showed signs of recovery and walked out on Tuesday.
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Sixtons Fatz
William Gladwin
E.¥. Newton
Newport
Hoe
Drury
Fox
Canonicus
Bristol Ferry
Conservative Republican Rhetoric Provokes Sharp Editor Response
The Phenix journal attacks provoke a strong editorial rebuke condemning the scurrilous piece as unworthy of notice. The writer argues such tactics reveal a desperate cause and predicts backlash against the Conservative Republican position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phenix
Billingsgate
Democratic ticket questioned by opponents in state debate
Opponents in various parts of the state repudiate the Addgling Democrats ticket while supporting only registry taxes for new voters. They warn that electing the ticket would place men in state offices for personal gain rather than party principles. Senator Burges likens Fall River townsfolk to Naboth’s vineyard in a Senate boundary act critique.
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Burges
Senate
Fall River
Mase
Ahab
Naboth
Massachusetts
Hon Edward Everett to Speak on Washington Character
The town welcomes Hon Edward Everett who has accepted an invitation to deliver his celebrated oration on the Character of Washington. Thursday evening April 12th is set for the talk with proceeds benefiting the Mount Vernon Association.
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Edward Everett
Washington
Mount-Vernon Association
Rhode Island Republicans urged to back full ticket in 1860
The letter argues Rhode Island must reject factionalism, denounces slavery expansion, and urges unifying support for the Republican ticket led by Seth Pudelford. It warns that aligning with Democrats would embolden slavery and harm national stability, urging vigorous campaigning for a decisive GOP victory.
How the Election Was Carried in the Nineteenth Century
A Logansport Journal excerpt alleges that third party votes were funded by government money through Senate officials. It claims Mogarge in Philadelphia received 4000 to 5000 dollars from Wendell and Buchanan connections to organize the Filmore party in Pennsylvania.
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United States Senate
Baa
Mogarge
Philadelphia
Trendell
Senate
Filmore
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Buchanan
Fremont
Wendell
Washington
New York
Wice
Virginia
Raleigh
North Carolina
A. Ing
Bacharian
Gus
Local church meeting and Bristol election results
A district church council held in the city on a Wednesday evening to approve the actions of the First Congregational Church in the area. Sunday sermons were preached and a list of attendees and speakers is noted. The municipal election results show EP Bufington, Republican, elected mayor with 851 votes and J. M. Morton, Democrat, with 211 votes.
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Furst Congregational Ac
Acer “Dinan
She Pee
Lappeof
Providen del Scribeeii
pDiman Rhas
Sawa
Staue
Bristol
Diman
Fann Breet
EP. Bufington
J. M. Morton
Fatal accident at Branch Mill in Woonsocker
A mill tragedy at Branch Mill near Woonsocker occurs when Mrs. Aw Potter is fatally injured by a shaft accident. Her dress caught on a shaft coupling causing ejection into machinery during a spinning and warping process. Potter, present and husband of the victim, notes she leaves two young children.
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Woonsocker
Ais. Potter
Aw Potter
Tragic shooting suicide in village at home
The Providence Journal report states Mr. Samuel Almy, about 35, shot himself at his residence this afternoon. He died instantly with his wife and children nearby around one o clock.
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Samuel Almy
Vhildren
Onae
Providence Journal
Epizootic Threat to Cattle in Brookfield and State
North Brookfield and surrounding towns report a cattle disease spreading rapidly from a calf purchased from Mr Cheney of Belmont. Dozens of cattle fall ill with violent coughs and lung damage, with some herds nearly exterminated. Farmers seek remedies through the state agriculture board as the epidemic spreads. Worcester Spy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fatan Goxtacion Aupna
Carrie
North Brookfield
Cheney
Belmont
North Brovukfield
New Braintree
Board of Agriculture
Commonwealth
Worcester
Bloody tragedy in Courtland county Ark near St Francis river
A man named Rubineda was shot through a window and killed at night in Courtland county Arkansas near the St. Francis river. His wife was in the house undressing when the act occurred. Neighbors arrested the wife on suspicion and she implicated two brothers. The brothers were arrested. one confessed a plan to marry the widow after Rubineda’s death and to pay his brother to do the deed. A vigilance committee hung the two men in the woods and planned to execute the wife as well. This account calls the affair one of the bloodiest crimes and swift retribution.
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Arkansas
Courtland County
Arkangan
St. Francis River
Rubineda
Robinson
Raye
Memphis Avalanche
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Stephens
Pep Oun
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Ig Bose Republicans
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