A Bold 1860 Republican Secession Policy Proposal
A critique argues for a drastic 1860 Republican strategy if a Democrat wins the presidency. It calls for immediate Northern secession and strong anti-South measures, including economic blockade, surveillance, expulsions, and public coercion to force policy adoption, urging unity and turnout while warning against cross-party dissent.
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Republican Party
North
South
Union
Seare
Republicans at the polls urged to vote next Wednesday
A political exhortation encourages Republicans to vote promptly at the polls to support the party, stressing the short time needed to cast ballots and the importance of every vote. It urges supporters to gather with allies and help ensure the party’s victory and broader state influence.
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Freeman
Bristol Republicans endorse nominations and denounce violence
The Bristol meeting adopts resolutions praising the Rhode Island Republican ticket, opposing slavery expansion and abolition efforts, and urging lawful protest. Speakers from Providence and New York present arguments to rally voters, praising the party and urging turnout despite low attendance.
Plan to raise funds for a new State House in Providence
The article explains a proposed measure to empower the General Assembly to borrow one hundred fifty thousand dollars for a new State House in Providence. It notes the current building is insufficient and insecure for public records, urging a more modest enlargement of twenty thousand dollars to extend eastward with fire-proofing as a safer alternative.
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General Assembly
Providence
Regular monthly Probate Court meeting notice
The Court of Probate will hold its regular monthly meeting at the Probate Office on Monday afternoon next at 2 o'clock.
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Court of Probate
Dentist Woonwax Leaves Town for Larger Practice
Our Dr. C A Woonwax who has practiced as a dentist here for nearly two years has earned friendship and confidence from many citizens. He left town early this week to pursue a larger field of practice and we cheerfully recommend him as a gentleman worthy of confidence and an excellent dentist.
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C. A. Woonwax
New Orleans
Providence Conference Opens in New Bedford
The Providence Annual Conference of the Methodist E Church opened in New Bedford on Wednesday and is expected to conclude Tuesday. Round trip fare from this town is stated as 1.75 dollars.
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Providence
Methodist E. Church
New Bedford
Rally for Republicanism on April Fourth at Polls
The text urges Rhode Island voters to support true Republicanism and not be swayed by false tickets. It stresses rallying for the party and to vote for the names listed on the paper while warning against deceptive tickets. Voters are urged to appear at the polls on the appointed Wednesday.
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Repub
Hectora
Rhode Ieland
Republican party unity on slavery and union stated
The passage asserts the Republican party is united against extending slavery, denounces John Brown’s raid, rejects Helper’s extreme views, and commits to preserving the Union while opposing expansion of the slavery system.
Republican Caucus Nominates State Ticket in Bristol
A large Bristol Republican meeting at the Court House elected A Sidney D Wolf chairman with Cuanixs A Gardne r and Henry C Girrorp as secretaries. W H Basser named for Senator and Samont W Curren Henry W Diwan for Representatives. Resolutions pledged support for the Republican ticket and integrity of the Union. The gathering adjourned after speeches by John Turner HW W Diman W H S Bayley and M T Bennett.
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Bristol
Hulden
Court House
A.sipyzy D'Wolr
Cuanixs A. Gardner
Henry C. Girrorp
Secretarixs
General Assembly
W. H. 8. Barser
Samont W. Curren
Henry W. Diwan
John Turner
HW. W. Diman
W.H.S. Bayley
M. T. Bennett
Rhode Island
United States
Republicans Thank Conservative Republican Editors
After the Wednesday election the party will thank the proprietors and editors of the Conservative Republican for their aid during the campaign. The paper is praised for serving the true Republican cause.
Ballots on $150,000 State House in Providence
Ballots for the plan to raise 150000 for a new State House in Providence must be placed in the ballot box without envelopes. The notice emphasizes the method to cast votes and the financial target linked to the project.
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Providence
Summer schedule for cars to Providence and Boston announced
The Summer arrangement for running the cars to Providence and Boston will commence on Monday next. The first team will depart at 6 o'clock A M, the next at 9 o'clock, and the last at half past 2 o'clock P M. Sea advertisement.
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Cnaxce
Trnx
Providence
Boston
Democratic electors meet at Town Hall in heated debate on slavery
The Democratic electors of the town held a meeting at the Town Hall on Tuesday evening. Jacob Babbitt was elected President and others were named as officers. Speakers urged differing views on slavery expansion, with discussions of John Brownism and Helperism and warnings about South confederation, while the audience included many ladies and Republicans.
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Jacob Babbitt
Joseph M. Blake
O. Robinson
John
Atyle
Padelford
State Arsenal
Kansas
Sprague
Senators Debate Slave Rights in Kansas Territory Legislation
A February bill introduced in the U S Senate by Hon G G Brown of Mississippi bars opposing writings about slave holding in Kansas Territory. It bans denial of slave rights and imposes felony penalties of two to five years. Sec 13 bars conscientious objectors from serving as jurors in cases. Republicans back free speech and union.
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Senate
G. Brown
Mis PeIpPl
Peryon
Territory
Kansas
Rail extension bill fails in Massachusetts Senate vote
The Massachusetts Legislature debated the Old Colony and Fall River Railroad extension to the State line. The bill failed on its third reading with seven in favor and twenty four against. Earlier, Senate Committees reported in its favor on Friday.
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Massachusetts
Old Colony and
Fall River
State Line
Senate
Providence Firefighter Searle Fatally Injured After Incident
Ex Gaspec Fire Co. member Stephen Searle of Providence fell while running to a blaze Sunday night and was run over by the apparatus. He died Tuesday morning from his injuries.
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Stephen Searle
Gaspec Fire Co
Providence
Hoe
Lavan and Grow Fat in a Corny Political Jab
A Boston Post pun mocks Rhode Island politics with references to Unionist Sprague and Padelford. It notes six thousand dollars sent from Providence to aid Black Republicanism and questions its value against the flag and national unity.
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Boston Post
Greene
Providence Post
Rhode Island
Joan Brown
Padelford
Spracux
Spraove
John Brown
Padelford-ism
Election Law Provision on Ballots and Envelopes
The text states that voters may deposit ballots in a ballot box with or without an envelope and that all ballots cast by a voter on the same day in elections using envelopes must be enclosed in a single envelope.
Stove Polish Praised by Rhode Island Family
The new Stove Polish by Mr. Henry L. Bishop of Partucket receives high approval from a local family noting its excellent quality and satisfaction after regular use.
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Henry L. Bishop
Partucket
Newport Duty News urges Democratic win on April fourth
The piece argues for Crorus Sprague and Bullock in the Rhode Island race. It proclaims Little Rhody back and ready for a tussle, predicting election day success and the election of these men.
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Newport Duty News
aPuk
Rhody
Crorus—Sprague
Bullock
Tragedy on Board the Oyster Sloop Be A Jobnaun
New York detectives pursue a suspected murderer linked to the abandoned sloop Be A Jobnaun found in the lower Bay. The man— Albert William Hicks— identified via ink tattoo and alias Johnson, was captured with his wife and child at a Fall River lodging and later sent to New York custody. The case ties to a past Gloucester murder and remains under investigation.
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A. Jobnaun
New York Lower Bay
New York
Fall River
Bradford Durfee
Mesars
Nevins
Smith
Oficer G. A. Billings
Albert William Hicks
India
Johnson
Foster
Hicks
Glocester
Julicks
Hartford
Providence Press
Warren
Rhode Island
Brooklyn
N. Y
Jomasox
Queediy
Oliver Watts
Leete
Old Forge Co
Ton
Par
California
Washington
Letter on Palatine excavation findings at Rome
A letter from Lewis Cass Jr describes digs on the Palatine near the House of Gold of the Caesars. An engraved cross shows a praying figure with a donkey head, and a subtitle claims Alexander adores God. The dating suggests Septimius Severus era Christian burlesque at his court, reflecting contemporary beliefs.
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St Roxs
Lewis Cass, Jr
Rome
Palatin
Caesars
Alexander
God
Septimus Siverus
Bosen Journal
Proscribed Vendor Claims Political Pressure Ties
In Providence a merchant firm asserts political retaliation linked to the Rhode Island gubernatorial race. They allege William Sprague ordered boycotting their goods after a clerk noted their support for Padelford, affecting two years of weekly sales. The firm omits further details.
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The
Providence.Journal
Rhode Island
Mesars
Sprague
Padelford
IV. W. Paine
Essrs
William Sprague
Sheldon
Suxipon & Co
Waterman site chosen for Warren Manufacturing plant
The Waterman lot on the town's southern edge is selected for a new Warren Manufacturing Company factory. Plans call for 15 000 spindles, 171 by 68 feet main building four stories plus attic, plus a 60 by 40 engine house and a 44 by 60 foot annex for picking and related work. The site is described as commanding and will be an ornament and benefit to the town.
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Waterman’s
Warren Manufacturing Company
Warren Telegraph
Mutiny Aboard the Norway En Route to Havana
The ship Norway sailing from New York to Havana endured a brutal mutiny five days out. Thirty crew members were killed and ninety wounded as the riot raged from 6 PM until dawn. Captain Major’s wife and two daughters were aboard, along with a female passenger and child, the latter dying from fright and another survivor reported.
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Tsrninur
Norway
Boston
New York
Major
Mecao
Havana
Suun Abermale
Appointment to West Point for Naval Midshipman
Walter Abbot a town midshipman in the Navy has been offered by the President an appointment to the Military Academy at West Point in recognition of his father Commodore Abbot’s distinguished service and death at Lake Champlain on the China coast. While acceptance is unlikely, the memorial honor is deeply appreciated per the Warren Telegraph.
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Walter Abbot
Military Academy
West Point
Abbot
Lake Champhinwich
China
Warren Felegraph
Sweet's Infallible Liniment Praised by Reporter
A Vermont journal recounts a shoulder pain from winter strain and claims Sweet's Infallible Liniment relieved the pain after three applications. The writer admits no puffing and presents the trial as firsthand experience for readers.
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Nezo
Sweet
Poison in New Orleans dinner leads to multiple illnesses
The Picayune reports on a dinner hosted by L Lemly in New Orleans where eighteen to twenty guests and family fell ill from what doctors suspect to be arsenic. One child, ten, died. several others were severely ill. Suspicions fall on a servant who had threatened Lemly’s household and was arrested along with two others. The victim’s stomach remains stored for chemical testing.
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Nearo
New Orleans Picayune
L. Lemly
Young
John ‘Kvrapiuh
Allen’s
Pring
Church of the Redeemer
Newelst
Manly
Capron
Wallace
Elkhorn man accused of brutal mistreatment of girl in his care
A man in Elkhorn Il is accused of severely abusing a girl bound out to him by the district poor master. He allegedly forced outdoor winter labor, left her inadequately clothed, and her frostbitten feet may need amputation. Deputies faced mob anger at arrest.
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Ples
Capture of Marin's steamers Excites Havana on 23d inst
News from Havana reports the capture of Marin's steamers caused excitement as the event was seen as a major gees on 23d inst with brisk trade at 8 3 499 roal and freight improving. Prisoners are being kept for trial in New Orleans and the steamers lie anchored off the city. A loafer jokes about California board charges and seeks a place where board can be billed to him.
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Marin
Havana
Eugar
New Orleans
California
Remarkable Long-Lived Resident of Putnam County
Eeraapashtiny Pateéy Alea of Cloverdale township Putnam county Indiana has reached an extraordinary age. Born in Orange county N in pits Gm on 9 March 1774 she is now 116. Though mentally weak she remains capable of conversation moves about the house and maintains strong appetite. She is mother to eight children two born during the revolutionary war and four still living. She became a widow in Putnam county about 25 years ago and now resides with her youngest daughter.
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Eeraapashtiny
Pateéy Alea
Cloverdale Township
Putnam County
Indiana
Orange County
Pits
Revival at Holes Hole Engages Local Citizens
The Holes Hole revival continues with widespread church involvement. The Methodist Church under Rev. A. Latham shares in the revival’s fruits as many leading residents join its communion, reflecting a strong religious awakening in the community.
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Holes Hole
Worhip
Methodist Church
A. Latham
New Bedford
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