Loyalty as duty in defense of the Republic
The piece argues that loyalty must be tested by action against treason and support for a strong central government. It urges citizens to prioritize the nation over state interests, condemn nullification and secession, and celebrate Union victories while working toward the defeat of rebellion and the protection of human rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tate
Cher
Lnwlewse
Rome
Cate
Jefferson
Republic
Calhoun
National Day of Fasting and Prayer Observed Townwide
The nation’s fasting day was generally observed in our town despite late season and fair weather pulling some away. Stores closed, services across Congregational and Episcopal churches preached by Dr Shepard and Rev William Stowe, with fervent prayers for the crisis in the nation. In Warren Rev Sidney Dean urged hope from Watchman what of the night, while Barrington held conferences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shepard
Wm. Stowe
Warren
Sidney Dean
Barrington
Baltimore Dispatch Reports Bridge Damaged and Repaired
A Baltimore dispatch notes the Baltimore and Ohio railroad partial destruction of a small bridge near Oak End, which has since been repaired. The Richmond papers denounce as unsafe a statement by Fernando Wed J about peace offers, while Barnum promotes another dog show at the New York Museum and mentions premiums for an oval guitar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Baltimore and Oho
Oakend
Richmond
Ieecoe
Fernando “Wed J
Mede
Retel
Barnum
Wie Museuma
New York
A Venerable Mansion and Early New England Settlement
A long account details the 1680 construction of a house by Nathaniel Bosworth in Perry Rhode Island area, its role in early Congregational worship led by Rev. Benjamin Woodbridge, and the descent of the property through Deacon Bosworth to Shearjoshup Bourne. It notes monuments, the church site, and the prominence of Judge Benjamin Bourne, with emphasis on the house’s preservation and lineage through 1808 and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samape
Perry
Benjamin Church
Nathaniel Boe‘worth
Bosworth
John Walley
Deacon Bosworth
Benjamin Woodbridge
Nathaniel Bosworth
Mr. Woodbridge
Byfield
Woodbridge
Leonard Bosworth
Walley
Thames Street
Newton Waldrum
Constitution Street
State House
Congregational Church
Pbie
Shearjoshop Bourne
Bourne
Harvard University
Ruth
Duisy Bosworth
William Bosworth
Benjamin Bourne
Judge Bourne
Shearjoshup Bourne
Rhode Island
Deacon Bogworth
Shearjeshop Bourne
Enrollment of all persons liable to military duty completed
In compliance with the act repealing title XXXIV and organizing the militia the town has completed enrollment lists. They contain six hundred and sixteen names.
Citizens urged to join Bristol Artillery Company signatures
Those liable for military duty may sign up with the Bristol Artillery Company. A paper for signatures is available at Col. E. M. Wardwell's store on Hope Street for interested citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Artillery Company
E. M. Wardwell
Hope Street
McClellan seeks commutation of quarters in New York
General McClellan has applied for commutation of quarters in New York seeking an extra monetary allowance in place of the headquarters expenses he would incur in the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gar
McClellan
New York
Foreign run estates and railways shape island commerce
The article describes home consumption patterns and mostly foreign run estates on the island with American and German staff. It details landing on the Muelle Real, auction sales by government, and a switch from pack mules to steam railways. It notes Spaniard captains, multiracial crews, and that Chinamen handle fire and repair tasks on trains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinei A
Ae Ae
Muelle Real
Town Meeting Adopts Debt Report and Shore Wall Funding
The Town Meeting adopted the report of the appointed committee on town indebtedness and annual expenditures with accompanying recommendations. A Resolution to appropriate 200 dollars for a shore wall on Hope street was referred to the Town Council for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope Street
Formext
La.uc. Richmond, Esq
James Lawless
Captains report bobbing cotton and wreckage off shore
Capt Dow of the Brig Winonah from Breckport Maine says on July 23 off Savannah three bales of cotton were found and the hurricane deck of a steamer was sighted. Captain Eddy of the Brig Groton from Cardenas reports July 22 off Chincoteague a ship's boat and quantity of box wreckage seen afloat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dow
Winonah
Breckeport
Maine
Cionfugat
Savannah
Eddy
Groton
Tuseday
Cardenas
Chincotesque
Church Apology in Bread Riot Planning Confusion
A pastor apologizes for his church hosting a meeting linked to the bread riot in Richmond. The organizers planned the event with a key unknown to the pastor, who clarifies the stated aim of the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Anglo-Saxon Ship Wreck Near Cape Race Causes 97 Saved
The Anglo-Saxon departed Liverpool on the 16th with 360 passengers and 84 crew. It wrecked four miles east of Cape Race at noon on the 27th amid dense fog. Seventy three survivors escaped by ropes and lifeboats. 24 more in No 2 lifeboat, total saved 97. Seven additional mariners missing. captain among the presumed drowned. The wreck left only the mizzenmast standing. Dauntless rescued two boats with ninety people the following day.
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St. Jouxe
Wia Posy Hoop
Liverpool
Cape Race
Denéo
Stara
Pasenger
Samypeon
Royal Artillery
St. Jenna
N. F
Dauntless
Returned Fugitive Sims Reaches Boston From Georgia
Sims the fugitive slave, sent back from Georgia under the Fugitive Slave Law in 1851, has arrived in Boston. He recounts Savannah confinement, a jailer’s dark cell, and a later release due to northern sympathy. He previously lived in Vicksburg as a bricklayer before escaping with his wife and four others aboard a dugout near General Grant’s lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sims
Boston
Georgia
Evening Transcript
Savannah
Vicksburg
Grant
Sima
Sime
School Committee officers elected for the ensuing year
At a meeting in the Council Chamber on Monday evening the School Committee elected Joshua Kendall as Chairman of Committee John N Burgess as Superintendent of Public Schools Joshua Kendall Rev SF Upham and Wm Cushman as Examining Committee and William Manchester as Auditor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joshua Kendall
John N. Burgess
SF. Upham
Wm. C. G. Cushman
William Manchester
Real Estate Sale on Franklin Street Near Bristol Warren Line
William Henry Church purchaser buys a seven acre land lot on Franklin Street near the Bristol Warren line from Joseph S. Jayne for six hundred dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Henry Church
Req
Joseph S. Jayne
Franklin Street
Bristol and
Warren
Thief Steals Lady's Gold Chain From Store
An unprincipled camp reportedly stole a lady's gold chain valued at fifteen dollars from the store of Mr. A. P. Baxter at the corner of Hope and State streets a few days ago.
Court May Session Opens Tuesday Morning
The Court of Common Pleas for this County will begin its May session in this town on Tuesday morning, presided over by Judge Sherman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Common Pleas
Sherman
Investment in United States Five-Twenty Bonds Marketed by James E French
Citizens seeking five twenty bonds are urged to view the advertisement by James E French Esq who offers both coupons and registered forms in denominations to suit buyers. His prepared selection aims to accommodate investors while providing bond options suitable to interested parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
James E. French
Thore
May number of the Student and Schoolmate
The May issue from 15 Cornhill Boston arrives with Live and Learn and Paul Cofford adventures. It includes Lord Bimbo Little Eva Be True Billys Speculation Duty Pocket Clothes The Red Breast dialogues a Song of the May Bird and puzzles Enigmas Charades an excellent number.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornhill
Boston
Paul Cofford
Lord Bimbo
Eva
Billy
Rebel hints sugar barter to fix bacon shortage
A rebel suggests the government exchange sugar to farmers to supply bacon for secession armies. The obstacle is that the government currently lacks the sugar to make the trade.
Bradford Reed Keeps Daily Eggs Despite Four-Long Gaps
Bradford Reed of near broad common scratches a quirky pattern delivering three eggs daily from three docks with a fourth day yield of four eggs, a habit carried on for about three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradford Reed
Slave Trade Treaty and its Reciprocal Search Rights
The article discusses a treaty between the United States and Great Britain extending the right of search within 200 miles off Africa and near the Caribbean to curb the African slave trade. It notes the contrast with Richmond authorities and cites Mr Slidell urging revival of slave trade to restore slave losses after the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ststeg
Great Britain
Madagascar
Puerto Rico
San Domingo
Africa
Island of
Cubs
Richmond
Slidell
Girardin
Paris
Bowie Knife Fight at Fayetteville Arkansas
A dispatch describes the Fayetteville battle where three or four thousand rebels under Gen Babell attacked. Loyal Arkansan regiments repelled them with clubs stones and bowie knives in hand to hand combat, showing marked valor amid heavy losses among the attackers. The article notes refugees among Arkansas fighters and mentions distressed women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayetteville
Babell
Fayettville
Arkansane
Old Colony Railroad Rumors Tie Up Bay State Boats
Rumors claim the Old Colony and Fall River Railroad Company bought the Bay State line ships between Fall River and New York and plan to extend the railroad to satisfy locals. It is also said the Old Colony acquired the Dighton and Somerset charter for about $250,000, potentially ending the rivalry with New York routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Colony and
Fall River
Bay State Line
New York
Old Colony Road
Dighton
Somerset Road
Bro- Ford Standard
Appearance of a New Disease in Washington Dispatch
A dispatch from Washington reports an outbreak of a little known disease named spotted fever in the city. In one family a child died in a day. the disease is described as violent and highly contagious with victims often dying within hours after onset. Doctors have struggled to halt its spread and effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bronday
New York
Hxnap
Payment of the Army Quota Reaches 59 760 000
On Friday the last quota of greenbacks was issued to paymasters completing the funds needed to pay the entire United States Army up to and including April 30, 1868, totaling 59 760 000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Arrest of the Pilot of the Keokuk
The pilot of the iron clad Keokuk was arrested after passing through Philadelphia. He is charged with aiding rebel capture by running the blockade at Morris Inland and is alleged to have piloted famed rebels Mason and Slidell through the blockade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keokuk
Philadelphia
Morris
Camellan
Mason and Slidell
Mrs Douglas Alleged Dower Rights Highlighted by Boston Journal
Washington correspondent notes rumors that Mrs Stephen A Douglas did not join in mortgaging Chicago property and may claim dower rights. She lives in the former Douglas house, now a hospital, and devotes time to aiding the sick and wounded with dignified bearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Arnold Douglas
Chicago
Douglas
Washington
The
Boston Journal
Irish ex-employer buys diamonds with suspicious check
An Irishman, formerly an employer in a lard and tallow factory, entered a Philadelphia jewelry store and bought a diamonds set with a check for seventy eight hundred dollars. The jeweler detained him while the bank confirmed the check would be cashed for four times the amount. Patrick had followed the army, gathering the coup grease, and discounting of feere bille.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Patrick
Offeere’ Bille
Troops from New York regiments and army losses noted
The text states New York troops in thirty eight regiments with about 12 000 men and argues the withdrawal of these regiments causes only a modest loss. Hooker commands a larger force than McClellan before Richmond and the government measures to cover these losses are unknown though presumed under consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hooker
McClellan
Richmond
Emperor Napoleon and the precocious village lad
A village lad with remarkable math talent impressed Napoleon by answering brief questions during a visit. When asked how long he would need the Emperor asked for ten minutes. The lad requested five hundred? The money was given. The lesson: graciousness wins more than gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napoleon
Majesty's
Army of the Potomac Advances Across the Rappahannock
The Washington Intetutnzncrr reports Gen Hooker began a forward movement Monday as heavy artillery and troops crossed the Rappahannock at sunrise. The Tribune notes the 7th and 11th corps and the cavalry corps are involved in the action.
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Army of the Potomac
New York
Washington
Gan
Hooker
Rappahannock
Rebel Cavalry on this side of the Rappahannock
A dispatch from the Army of the Potomac reports the return of cavalry to the Northern Neck and captures of prisoners and correspondence. News from St Louis notes a rebel regiment surprise near Jackson, with howitzers and cavalry charges leading to heavy losses and captures. General Vandever and General MeNeil pursue the retreating Confederate forces with ongoing artillery fire.
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I Lower
Aspeting
Democrat
Patton
Cape Giradeent
Vandever
Rappahannock
New York
Army of the Potomac
Northern Neck
Rappahennuck
King George Court House
Empire City
New Orleans
Key West
Baxter
Banke
Opelousas
Farragut
Port Hudson
St. Louis
Newton
Murtinduke
Cape Giradeau
Jackson
Wandever
Mec- Neil
Halifax Doctors Claim Poppy Remedy Cures Smallpox
Halifax physicians report a liquid extract from the Indian purple flowering poppy as an absolute smallpox cure, able to heal in hours with no scarring and to render patients noncontagious. The preparation, mild in taste, is said to have been tested in Nova Scotia hospitals and discussed abroad, with warnings of wide publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
N.8
Jenner
Medical Men of
Nova Scotia
Irreverent Boy Disrupts Church Sermon With Slur
A boy attending church created a disturbance by shouting a crude remark as the minister ended the benediction. Report notes the incident occurred during the closing amen and elicited reactions from those present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Domino
Sensational Health Advice From Debated Salerstas Exchange
A garbled pasted snippet claims a certain Herrick Allen’s Gold Medal purchases induce memory loss of self and others and warn of health risks amid references to Liberty Street New York. It reads like a fragmentary antique advertisement or pamphlet urging prudent eating and avoidance of certain products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrick Allen
Liberty ‘Street
New York
Blockade runner evidence cited by official sources
Fragmentary New York Herald dispatch from a London report notes evidence gathered on a vessel tied to a blockade run. London medical observers report a death from explosive smoking and link it to heart disease. Fall River News records $1100 raised in a Indies festival for sanitary relief. Richmond papers rebut a rebel peace claim by Fernando Wood. The text also contains assorted moralizing quotes and anecdotes about poverty and hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
Commivejon
Richmond
Fernardo Wood
Newport Harbor Sees First Shade and Soup Caught Monday
The Newport correspondent reports the Providence Press notes shade and soup, the season's first, were caught in the harbor on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
Providence Press
Colonel Alexander Recommends Immediate Harbor Earthworks
Colonel Alexander inspecting New Haven harbor defenses proposes rapid construction of earthworks at multiple sites including the Light House high bluff Morrin Cove Fort Hale Beacon Hill Oyster Point and the send spot below the bar on the west side of the harbor.
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Alexander
New Haven
Morrin, Cove
Fort Hale
Beacon Hill
Oyster Point
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