Government Arrests and Treason in Civil War Era
The article defines treason as levying war against the United States or aiding enemies, and argues death as punishment for traitors under wartime law. It condemns dissent as potentially treasonous, cites Vallandigham and others, and praises Lincoln’s leadership while urging swift penalties for such crimes. It notes Lieutenant William J. Bradford of the Second Rhode Island Regiment returning home on leave.
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United States
South
Davis
Bastiles
Europe
America
Vallandigham
Cataline
Senate
Cicero
Lincoln
William J. Bradford
R. I
Sie
Grant presses toward Vicksburg in pivotal campaign
The South West news reports encouraging progress from Gen Grant and Porter with renewed rear attacks. Captured prisoners and over sixty cannons underscore victories as Haines' Blot falls and Vicksburg seems near. Davis vows 100000 reinforcements in four weeks, possibly widening Grant’s advantage.
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Grant
Vicksburg
Gibraltar
Porter
Haines’ Blot
Davis
South End Improvements Brighten Old Mill Lot
Francis Boorn has built a 300 foot shore wall along the south-west side from the old wharf to Love rocks, erected a new fence on Hops street, planted shade trees on the outer sidewalk line, and widened the street making the South End among the most pleasant in town. The Fort Casco Lot fence moved to the original street line, shade trees planted, and other improvements noted. South end is looking up.
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South End
Francis Boorn
Enq
Love Rocks
Hops
Aidewalk
Fort Casco
Sagamore Gunboat Sailor Returns After Ill Health Discharge
Petrona L and Mr Wanton O Bowers boatawain of the Sagamore Eastern Gulf Squadron arrived home Sunday after a discharge for ill health. Bowers had served aboard the Sagamore for nineteen months.
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Petrona L
Wanton O. Bowers
Boatawain
Sagamore
Eastern Gulf
Dusty Hope Street Prompts Sprinkling Idea
The recent warmth has dried street surfaces making Hope Street very dusty. Carriages raise large dust clouds that settle on pedestrians and invade shops and homes. Residents urge sprinkling of principal streets at a small cost to curb the annoyance and ask who will start the effort.
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Hope Strees
Prize given to Sagamore under Lt Commander Earl English
Since August first the U S steam gunboat Sagamore in the Eastern Gulf Squadron has taken prizes including the schooner Rose, sloop Octavia and vessels G L Brockenbrough By George Frances Trier Avenger Julia Ellen Agnes Allecia Elizabeth Charm Enterprise and New Year.
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Versela
U. S
Sagamore
Earl English
Eastern Gulf Squadron
Rose
Octavia
G. L. Brockenbrough
George
Frances
Trier
Avenger
Julia
Ellen
Agnes
Allecia
Elizabeth
Charm
Enterprise
New Year
Menhaden Haul Report From Portamouth Fishermen
Six hundred barrels of menhaden were ceined on Thursday and about seven hundred barrels yesterday in our harbor by Sisson’s Fish Gang from Portamouth. Most were sold at good prices as bait to mackerel fishermen who waited with vessels in harbor. Large haul for two days in this locality.
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Sisson
Portamouth
Grand Committee Reelects Justice Botlock in Assembly
In Grand Committee on Thursday afternoon the General Assembly reelected Hon. J. Russell Botlock, of this town, as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court. Also elected were several Justices of Peace and Public Notaries.
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General Assembly
J. Russell Botlock
Supreme Court
Deputy Sheriff Pearce Named Special Officer Date
Deputy Sheriff John B. Pearce receives appointment as Special Officer for the town from Provost Marshal William E. F. Hamlin of the 1st Congressional District of the state.
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John B. Pearce
Wm E F. Hamlin
Fry appoints Coggeshall to Rhode Island post
General Fry using the act to enroll national forces names James H Coggeshall as Commissioner for the first district Rhode Island replacing Barton who declined the position.
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Fry
Rhode Island
James H Coggeshall
Barton
Masons to Celebrate St John Anniversary at Smith's Palace
The M. W. Grand Lodge of F and A Masons and the Masonic Fraternity of the state will observe the anniversary of St. John the Baptist on the 24th, with events at Smith's Palace two to three miles south of Providence.
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M. W. Grand Lodge
F. and
A. Masons
Masonic Fraternity
St. John the Baptist
Smith’s Palace
Providence
Abundant Apple Bloom Promises Fruit Yield
The fruit trees nearby show strong blooms and promise an abundant harvest. The Town Council and Court of Probate meet next Monday at 2 pm in the Council Chamber.
Seizure of Southern Steamship stock by U S Marshal in Boston
The U S Marshal in Boston seized two hundred seventy one shares of the capital stock of the Southern Steamship Company as subject to confiscation and forfeiture, owned by parties in rebellion against the United States.
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U.S. Marshal
Boston
Southern Steamship Company
United States
Barnum Exhibition Boosts John and Mary Tom Thumb
Barnum's Museum in New York again features Tom Thumb and his wife as advertised attractions. Barnum offers a thousand dollars a day for their arrivals and appearances, drawing crowds and publicity in city papers.
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Ee Tom Thumb
Barnum’s Museum
New York
Barnum
Election Week in Newport Ends as Governor Hands Over
Newport hosts a busy election week with Governor Cozzens delivering a graceful farewell speech and yielding the gubernatorial chair to his successor. The militia law remains unpopular and Mr. Eames of Providence pushes repeal. The Legislature is expected to adjourn today after a full May session.
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Newport
Cozzens
Eames
Providence
Governor appoints Dr bhapin as School Commissioner
The state congratulates the Governor on naming Dr bhapin to the School Commissioner post. He brings duties experience and energy, with strong ties to educators statewide and readiness for the responsibilities of the office. Some journals warn Richmond would face threats and urge a large defensive force to safeguard it during Stoneman's raid.
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Friends of Education
Bhapin
Richmond
Stoneman
New York Enlistment Term Affects War Count
The Brooklyn Eagle explains New York counted three year enlistments as four nine month regiments in crediting soldiers. The note argues other states should adopt this calculation to claim similar benefits.
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New York
The
Brooklyn Eagle
Young Dickinson Seeks Aid for Evening Post
Mr Miss Anton Dickinson, age twenty two, formerly worked at the United States Mint in Philadelphia and was discharged for voicing opinions on General McClellan. A Washington dispatch notes the draft will occur around early July. By mid July the War Department offers a $300 bounty to re-enlisting soldiers, funded by those drafted allowed to pay exemption.
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Anton Dickinson
New York Evening Post
United States Mint
Philadelphia
McClellan
Washington
War Department
Burnside Grants Leniency to Loyal Relatives Across Lines
General Burnside modifies Order No. 66 allowing all loyal individuals, even those closely related to rebels, to remain unmolested on this side of the lines. The decision broadens protections for families tied to opposing forces during the conflict.
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Burnside
Metal tips cut shoe wear and costs for children
An advertiser notes three million pairs of Metal tips are applied yearly to children's shoe toes. One pair allegedly outwears untipped shoes, saving nearly six million dollars annually for users. An acquaintance with three children says since starting Metal tipped shoes a year ago he has saved enough to buy alcohol.
Pirates Alabama and Florida Burned Vessels in Atlantic Chase
The brig Wm. Dodge arrives from Pernambuco with Capt. Potter of the Oneida aboard. Report says the Alabama and Florida attacked and burned the Oneida from Shanghai to New York and Mark Henrietta from Baltimore to Rio on April 29 at lat 14.5 S long 2930 W. They claim further destruction of several ships and whalers including Louis Hitech, Nora, Charles Hill, Lafayette, King Kate Cory, and King Fisher during a coordinated pursuit.
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Alabama
Florida
Puiape
Onia
Wm. Dodge
Pernambuco
Potter
Oneida
Shanghai
New York
Mark Henrietta
Baltimore
Rio
Louiax Hitech
Cardiff
Singapore
Nora
Liverprow
Calcutta
Charles Hill
Liverpool
Montevideo
Lafayette
New Bedford
Capture of the Steamer Eugenie at Pensacola
The prize steamer Eugenie from Misitia captured off Mobile arrived at Pensacola harbor. valued with cargo at $45,000. The chief engineer fought to destroy machinery with an axe until stopped by a blow from a revolver. the vessel carried four feet of water but was brought in despite heavy seas.
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Euganio
Narsau
Misitia
Pensacola
Mobile
Postage Rates for Newspapers Set by New Law
The law passed by the last Congress fixes newspaper postage rates effective July 1 1863. Daily per quarter 35 cents. Six times a week 30 cents. Tri weekly 15 cents. Semi weekly 10 cents. Weekly 5 cents. Weight up to four ounces.
Providence Journal General Assembly News Preview
The Providence Journal provides extensive coverage of the General Assembly, detailing proceedings, anticipated votes, and key figures shaping state policy. Report highlights include committee actions, fiscal plans, and potential partisan shifts.
Husband returns to die after leaving wife for Mormons
John Wixon who left his wife in Don mie Mars Aged sixteen years ago joined the Mormons and had six children but recently returned to his old home to die and was tenderly nursed by the wife he abandoned.
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John Wixon
Donmie
Mars
Newark Elder Warns of Impending End Times
A white haired man with a covered hand cart proclaims to Newark residents that the world will end soon. His public warning draws small crowds and raises questions about the date and sincerity of his prophecy.
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Newark
Time as an Ally in Civil Strife
The piece argues that time favored the Union early in the Civil War by delaying Confederate momentum and enabling strategic responses. It cites figures like Buchanan and Gen Scott, cites state actions in Virginia Kentucky Maryland Missouri, and notes Union blockades and inflation eroding rebel resources. It concludes foreign intervention is unlikely as long as cotton lasts.
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Rome
Hannibal
Napoleon
Alwost
Buchanan
Scott
Atlantic
Rio Grande
Virginia
Union
Sumter
Kentucky
Maryland
Missouri
Lyon
Camp
Jackson
Addiéta
N. Y
Atlantic Telegraph Company funding advances for submarine cable
London firm Meyers Glass Filliot Co, major cable makers, increased their stake in the Atlantic Telegraph Company to £65,000. They agree to build and lay a cable between Ireland and Newfoundland, paid weekly for labor and material, plus 20 percent profit, to be delivered in monthly installments over twelve months, with final line testing by summer 1864.
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Atlantic Telegraph
Meyers, Glass, Filliot & Co
London
Atlantic Telegraph Company
New York
Ireland
Newfoundland
Indiana teachers union pledges support for the Union cause
At a late meeting the State Teachers' Association of Indiana adopted a brief platform. They resolved that the Union Government is right and the rebellion is wrong. They vowed to sustain the right and oppose the wrong by all legitimate means at their disposal.
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Ararciatimn
Indiana
Uist
Tunneling a Key Hole in Manchester Prison
An ingenious sympathizer was caught by the Assistant Marshal of Manchester New Hampshire for tunneling a bottle through a door key hole to feed a prisoner. A twisted paper tunnel conveyed liquid from a bottle into the captive.
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Manchester
N. H
Steamboats Sail From St Louis to Idaho and Washington Territories
To the far West several steamboats depart St Louis on May 9 carrying a large freight and hundreds of passengers bound for Fort Benton and the mountain road opened to Walla Walla. They aim to reach new homes in Idaho and Washington fertile valleys and auriferous districts opened by military exploration.
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St. Louis
Fort Benton
Missouri
Mullan
Walla Walla
May Canal Clearance Totals at Buffalo Collector’s Office
During the first sixteen days of May nine hundred eighty two canal bonta were cleared at the Buffalo collector s office. The daily average exceeded sixty hoats if needed to move the property taken by baate by rail. It would have required sixty trains of twenty two cars daily, totaling twenty one thousand six hundred four cars.
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Buffalo
Baate
Rhode Island General Assembly Opens With Elections and Appointments
The Rhode Island Senate and House convened with the governor presiding. Newly elected clerks and officers were sworn in, resolutions mourned the death of Tristam Burges, and a Grand Committee counted votes for general officers. Appointments by the governor followed, naming commissioners, inspectors, and clerks across state offices. The bodies adjourned and reconvened with committee appointments and further electoral actions.
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Senate
Shore
Pawtucket
Tristam Burges
East Providence
Committee On
Orans
Benjamin T. Eames
Samuel Shore
William Grosvenor
Jonathan Bragston
Nicholas Ball
Samuel Phillips
James M. Pendleton
House of Representatives
Benj Finch
Newport
Menars Jos M. Blake
Bristol
F. W Miner
Cranston
Finch
Sheffield
Thomas Durfee
Providence
Messrs
Gammell
Durfee
House
John Parner
Joseph W Congdon
Faas Greenwich
Govenor
Hon
Volunteers for their veroi before being mustered into the U service
Mr. Perry presented the claim of A len.G. Wright for payment of militay services, referred to the committee on Finance. Mr. Blake offered a resolution adopted, inviting the Senate to the House in Grand Committee at o'clock this afternoon.
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House
V'Eluck
Durfee
Na Fulluwa
Nathan F. Dixon
Jon
M Blake
Wim
Sheffield
Gen
L Clarke
Francis Wo Miner
Caesar A Updike
James de Wolf Perry
Benj Pierce
Messra
A M Gaurmell
Augustus Woodbury
Rowland Lazard
John 8. Fiske
Edward Gray
Militia
Mesers Lycurgus
Alfred W. Kinyon
Edmund N. Clark
William Careland
Thomas C Watson
Sands C. Curr
George Smith
Carlisle Vose
Mesars
Blodgett
Geo W. Payton
James C Collina
David C Potter
Alfred H Willard
Juhez W Mowry
Albert Coggeshall
Bierrie M. S[rone
Asa
Pawlico River
Washington
N C
E. T. Simeon
Newport County
Josaph Taylor
Providence
Burrows
Washington County
W H Berry
Bristol County
Edwin Saunders
Kent County
S. L. Tillinghast
William H. Bateman
Spencer Mowry
Henry Seaples
John J. Kelton, Jr
Samuel Rodman
Providence and
Pawtucket
William Ear
J G. Child
Joseph Faton, Jr
J. Peckham
Shell Fisheriee
W. B. Chace
Benjamin C.smith
Lapham
Charles E Carpenter
Thomas A. Doyle
Henry M. Aldrich
D. C. Jenks
Wellington
Aldrich
Court of Magistrates
Caesar A. Updike
L. Laylea
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Woonsocket
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J. Perkins
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Blake
Rumors and hopes in the Vicksburg campaign
From Washington May 27 reports indicate strong confidence Gen Gra in capturing Vicksburg. Gen Wooker cites Gran success and rebel loss at Vicksburg. Lee might attack Hooker or move toward Washington. Charleston Beavordunits depart for West Virginia. latest Vicksburg news says fierce bombardment continues. Breckinridge dispatch confirms fall of Vicksburg but Pemberton escapes with most of his army and lose artillery.
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Rappahannock
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Haoer
Varius
Virginia
Lee
Rappehannock
Cincinnati
Murfreeshor
Saya
Grant and Porter's Operations Near Vicksburg Report
May 27 dispatches describe Union forces under Grant and Porter advancing around Vicksburg. Pemberton offers surrender terms via Johnston. batteries on the hill and water works have fallen. Logan guards the river bridge as assaults continue. Vicksburg is crowded with refugees, preparations fill bridges, and Grant expects to seal the siege with Johnston's 10,000 troops or reinforcements.
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Porter
Washington
Vickburg
Curiaco
Cairo
Journal
Sherman
Pemberton
Johnston
Vickeburg
Vicksburg
Logan
D River
Steel
Rebel Army Moves Toward Vicksburg In May Push
Nashville passengers report a late rebel army in leaving Tullahoma heading toward Vicksburg. Grant is said to have ample reinforcements and ready to strike at the enemy works. New Orleans is secured by reinforcements, Jackson is destroyed, and Federal forces threaten in Western Louisiana. The fight Friday was desperate with heavy losses and hand to hand combat as Grant charged, seized works, then the rebels retook them. Cap t Stevens notes about 5000 killed wounded or prisoners.
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Tennessee
Nashville
Tullahoma
Vicksburg
New York
Grant
New Orleans
Banks
Louisiana
Jackson
Miss
Vant
Caiko
Imperial
Membis
Stevens
Warrenton
California Wine Production in 1862 and Vine Planting Milestone
The report notes 700000 gallons of wine produced in California in 1862 and ten and a half million vines planted in the state. When mature these vines could yield about three and a half million gallons of wine.
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California
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