Difficulty of admitting Louisiana without Black suffrage in Reconstruction era
The piece argues against welcoming Louisiana back into the Union without guaranteeing black voting rights. It warns that representation would favor whites, create a political aristocracy, and sustain two civilizations, urging Congress to enforce or constitutionally secure universal Republican government including negro suffrage.
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Louisians
Congress
Union
Mable
Sumner
Sha Ping
Republic
Louisiana
Nlow
The President's Inaugural Address Praised In Editorial
The Inaugural Address is hailed as true to the man and era, short and clear. The piece thanks God for a president who speaks honestly and prays for guidance and longevity to see a regenerated country flourish.
Sherman Presses Toward Rebel Heartland As War Expands
The writer describes Union forces under Sherman advancing through South and North Carolina toward Richmond, with Lee and Davis facing shrinking prospects and desertions. Estimates place Sherman's army near 80,000 to 100,000, while opposing forces total 30,000 to 45,000. spoils include Charleston and Wilmington, Louisiana alignment with a constitutional amendment, and a future Mobile capture anticipated as three months loom.
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Lee
Petere—burg
Sherman
Useer
South
North Carolina
Schofield
Beauregard
Charleston
Dee
Richmond
Satan
Davis
Leo
Virginia
Wilmington
Louisiana
T[lliow
Rhdsole Island
Massachusetts
Mississippi
Alabama
Mobile
Rhode Island General Assembly March Sessions
Providence reports show Senate and House actions across March sessions. Legislation includes banking consolidation to form National Banks, ferry company incorporations, and a prize of bounties to widows. Debates cover separate schooling and legal updates on prison inspection and libel actions.
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Senate
RI Railroad
Blake
Committee On the Judiciary
Sheffield
Rhode Island Senate and House Digest March 8 9
The Providence assembly discussed the Boston Hartford and Erie Railroad petition to extend from Providence to the state line near Valley Falls and continued it to next session. Governor’s note on Dartford asylum beneficiaries urged higher annual support, with $125 current vs $175 needed. Liquor law amended, banks to national status debated, and a $300 Bristol Court House repair appropriation approved.
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Senate
Church
Samuel W. Church
Merchanta Steamboat Company
Shore
Charles Sherry, Jr
Pukanokot and
Rhode Island Ferry Company
Supreme Court
Sheffield
Newport
Jamestown
Weeden
Boston,Flartford and Erie Railroad Company
Providence
State Line
Valley Fall
Dartford
Committee On Finance
Gammell
State Normal School
Board of Trustees
Committee On Education
Thersday
United States
Hartford
House
Blake
Cumberland
Bristol
Maggots in Onions Prompts Gardener's Remedy
Col Bent P Walker of Claremont reports an onion maggot remedy. He recommends warming half strength beef urine to blood heat and soaking onion seed 24 hours before planting. Trials show soaked seeds yield large onions while unsoaked seeds fail. Walker urges neighbors to try and report results.
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Claremont Eaccee
Col Bent P. Walker
Clements Arrested Over Lincoln Inauguration Plot
A man named Clements was arrested by military authorities in Washington and handed to civil officials on evidence claiming he planned Lincoln's assassination on Inauguration Day. He is jailed. Richmond churches urge arms surrender to aid the rebel army per Gen Lee's call.
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Gar
Clements
Washington
Lincoln
Richmond
Accident at Bristol on Camden and Amboy line claims several lives
A serious accident occurred Tuesday morning at Bristol New Jersey on the Camden and Amboy Railroad. Four or five persons were killed and a large number seriously wounded. The report notes Wilmington prices a few months prior around eight hundred dollars per barrel.
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Bristol
Camden and Amboy
Wilmington
Revenue collections in Rhode Island Feb total $87399
The Second Collection District of Rhode Island reports February taxes amounting to 87399 dollars and 20 cents. Beauregard menaces failure but vows to seek passage abroad. Jay Cooke, subscription agent, notes 730 loan drafts last week and orders to commence draft in New York on the fifteenth.
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United States Internal Revenue Collections
Rhode Island
Er Jay Cooke
New York
National Union Primary Meeting Called by Town Committee
The Town Committee calls a Primary Meeting at Town Hall on Saturday evening to elect delegates for the State Convention for general officers and the District Convention for the Representative in Congress. Conventions will be held at the State House in Providence on Tuesday next. Also elect a new Town Committee for the ensuing year. Meeting at 7:30.
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National Union
Town Hall
State House
Providence
Supreme Court March Term Opens with Jury Foremen
The Supreme Court under Chief Justice Ames and Associate Justice Brayton opened its March term in town. W G Peck was named foreman of the Grand Jury and John B Manro foreman of the Petit Jury. Little business occurred due to counsel engagements with docket cases. One divorce petition was discontinued five were granted and two continued.
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Supreme Court
Ames
Brayton
W. G Peck
John B. Manro
Soldier's Friend Society Appeals for Funds and Supplies
A Civil War era report details contributions from January to March including cash gifts totaling 98 dollars and numerous non monetary items such as clothing and linen. It notes four years of continuous operation, thousands of socks mittens and shirts furnished, and a call for further public aid as the society enters its fifth year without funds or materials to continue.
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Samuel Norris
Farina
William Chaorch
Oscar Gifford
Stanton
Robert
Lizzie Andrews
Fanny Taylor
G. Hi. Farrington
J. B Munro
Benj. Lincoln
Sox
John Norris
Edward S Babbitt
Mra Bogert
Harper's
R Rogers
Sanitary Commission
Christian Commission
Treasury
C. Maria Shepann
Fenian Leader Lecture At Town Mall Attracts 250
Wm J Hynes Fenian Brotherhood Central Organizer spoke on The Irish Cause The Nature and Object of the Fenian Brotherhood before about 250 residents. Following the talk roughly 30 signed up to form a local society while J N Burgess planned moving a large stock of books stationery and fancy goods to No 100 Hope Street if pleasant weather allows.
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creat J N_ Burgess
Hope Street
Inauguration Day in Bristol Amid Rain and Flags
A heavy rain did not dampen civic fervor on Inauguration Day in Bristol. Flags hung from public buildings and homes as bells rang at noon and evening, with the Bristol Cornet Band providing music. Moonlight later brightened the town, replacing candles and gas light in the display.
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Bristol Cornet
Sabbath School Exhibition to Benefit Town Library
The Sabbath School of State Street Methodist Episcopal Church plans a Town Hall show next week with vocal and instrumental music dialogues and recitations. Proceeds go to replenish the School’s library. Exhibitions have been successful before and notices will be posted for time.
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State Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Lincoln Inaugural Address and War Context
The speech recalls the 1865 inauguration, reflects on the Civil War, slavery, and divine judgment, and outlines aims to finish the work, heal the nation, and pursue lasting peace. Also notes trials in Detroit over the St Albans suspects and Suez Canal completion and port tensions at Caracao.
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Arma
Union
Beth
Bundman
Oureolren
Rebus Stems and War News Across North America
US Consul at Halifax reports rebel rams in the West Indies preparing for a cruise and guns aboard some rebel steamers. Utah turmoil erupts with Gen Conner guarding Salt Lake City against Brigham Young. Mexico notes US war draw Imperial interest. Widespread arrests for pro rebel sentiment and counterfeit currency cases are reported.
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Mortimer M. Johnson
Halifax
France
West India Islands
Mr. Johnson
Utah
Conner
Salt Lake City
Brigham Youung
Brigham
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Bradford Street
Mattison
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Brooklyn
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Moses
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