Lincoln and Hunter Emancipation Debate in Polarized Times
In a column dated May 31 1862 critics argue for measured action under President Lincoln. They defend his restraint over General Hunter while urging decisive, constitutional steps to crush rebellion and maintain unity. The piece contrasts federal authority with state policies and weighs the implications for slavery and military necessity.
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Moon
Lincoln
Hunter
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Tronter
Turkey
Gov
Andrew
Mass
New England
Massachusetts
Call for Troops as Washington Faces Danger
The article reports Rhode Island leaders mobilizing for immediate deployment of two regiments after news that Washington is in danger. Governor O organizes the Jet Regiment and Rhode Island's response to the rebellion is framed as noble and prompt with patriotic fervor among citizens and soldiers ready to march.
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Washington
Moon
Rhode Island
Rhody
Desperate Conditions Reported in Memphis Amid Union Advance
From Memphis via St Louis Republican a grim picture emerges as Union forces near, shortages bite households, and secessionists flee eastward. Rumors of gunboat armament transfers and Farragut’s movement surface while Beauragard’s illness reports are denied.
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Faon Mewrnis
St. Louis
Republican Tras Atu
Memphis
Aberdeen
Columbus
Mississippi
Farragut
Uypor
Randolph
Beauragard
Amy
Supreme Judicial Court to Hear Bangor Ship Fire Case
An important case is to be argued at the diw term of the Supreme Judicial Court in Bangor next week. It concerns the burning of the ship Gohien Rockat of Bangor by a privateer last summer and whether the robels were pirates within the policy meaning.
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Diw
Supreme Judicial Court
Bangor
Gohien Rockat
Parson Brownlow Speech Sparks Debate On Slavery
The piece discusses Parson Brownlow and his controversial rhetoric in Boston Mushall addressing Tennessee comrades. It questions his frequent sacred references and bar-room tone while noting the deeper truths of Americans imprisoning and mistreating fellow citizens for loyalty to the nation. Lincoln’s proclamation is cited urging compromise, warning barbary actions may hasten the ruin of slavery and the union.
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Parson Brownlow
Boston
Mushall
Tennessee
Parson
America
United States
Lincoln
Tar” Gon Burriside
Thetoson
Edenton
N.C
May term General Assembly opens in Newport amid rain
Election week begins as troops leave Newport and a heavy downpour curbs celebrations. Sheriff Coggeshall leads the procession to the State House while crowds gather. On Wednesday William Sprague is elected United States Senator for six years starting March next, winning 92 of 103 votes. The legislature expects little business and may adjourn this week.
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General Assembly
Newport
Coggeshall
Fillmore House
State House
Strand
William Sprague
United States
James F. Stimlins
Sprague
Soldiers' Friend Society exhibits yield two hundred twenty eight dollars
A letter from the Soldiers' Friend Society committee reports two hundred twenty eight dollars and fifty seven cents net proceeds from recent exhibitions. The notice includes endorsing signatures and thanks from Mrs J Bo Nonnis and officers. An infant corpse found near Wilson's Lane prompts an inquest not required and burial by the coroner. A Baltimore letter notes English money moving south and English Bank of England notes common among rebel leaders.
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Soldiers’ Friend Society
Bristol
J. Bo Nonnis
W. Bien Xenn
Wilson’s Lane
Baltimore
N. Y. Post
Peninsular
The Atlantic Monthly June Issue Preview
The Atlantic Mentory for June closes the ninth volume of this sterling monthly. The tenth volume will include many attractive articles by notable writers now living. The July and following numbers will reprint papers by the late Theodore Winthrop and Cecil Dremls, including Life in the Open Air.
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Atlantic
Sterling Monthly
Theodore Winthrop
John Brant
Cecil Dremo
Life In the Open
Typhoid Deaths Among Troops on Bedloo’s Island
Fourteen soldiers died of typhoid last week while stationed on Bedloo’s Island New York. Most had recently returned aboard the Daniel Webster from Yorktown and were already near collapse on landing. The broader district hospital network reported under 150 cases under treatment this Saturday.
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Bedloo’s Island
New York
Daniel Webster
Yorktown
Warren Artillery recruits sail to Washington in 1862
Warren Rhode Island report notes Warren Artillery Company under Capt. Samuel Pearce and Capt. Geo L. Cook leaving Providence for Washington as three months men. The piece covers drill status, a Sabbath School concert, Bible awards, and repairs to the Warren Ladies Seminary. It also mentions pepper as a soldier’s aid, ship arrivals in New York, and other Civil War era items including actions at New Bern and Corinth.
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Y Warren
Warren
Warren Artillery Company
Samuel Pearce
Geo. L. Cook
William J. Surgens
Providence
Washington
Home Guards
William ST. Barton
Army
L. Cooke
Baptist Church
Benjamin
Benjamin M. Bosworth
Wheeler
George Wheeler
Miss Cole
Samuel Cole
Sylvester
A. M. Gammell
Warren Ladies Seminary
Victory at New Orleans and bombardment report from the fleet
Correspondent recounts the April 1862 operation near Forts Jackson and St Philip. The Union fleet breached the defenses under cover of night, passed the chain, and compelled the fortifications to yield while sustaining injuries but achieving the capture of New Orleans. The writer notes casualties, prisoners, and the burial of a slain crew member, with the city then surrendering and troops continuing upriver toward Memphis.
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New Orleans
Guynodz
Jackson
St. Philip
Mississippi
Baltic
Providence
Fort Jackson
Portsmouth
Hartford
Fort St. Philip
Brooklyn
Mr. Cragg
Kineo
Moose
Kelley
Fort Warren
Tgen
Feet
Memphil
Foote
Louisville
General Assembly Opens With Elections and Counts
Tuesday May 27 Senate session filled by a quorum as Mr. Cooke of Warren elected to clerk. Gov Sprague and officials chosen in Grand Committee after counting votes for general officers. House convenes with Miner elected Speaker and Crank proposes US Senator election. motion tabled. Wednesday May 23 Senate acts to fund Rhode Island soldiers hospital. Sprague elected US Senator. several state offices named.
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Tyee Ned vi
Aleot
Cooke
Warren
David W. Gerald
Dr. Thayer
Newport
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Thornton
Allen
C. Matthewson
Barrington
House of Representatives
Lealf
Pargon W. Stevens
Segally
Rousmaniere
Warwick
Francis W. Miner
Cranston
Sprague
Providence
Stevens
Lawton
William Sprague
Samuel G. Arnold
Middletown
John R. Bartlett
Walter S. Burges
Samuel A. Parker
Speaker Miner
Dexter Crank
Cumberland
United States
Hon
van Suirex
Yona
Rhode Island
George L. Cooke
Parsons
Sullivan Balfou
Rhode Island Historical Society
Rebellion Reports Union Naval Shelling Near Charleston
May 29 Charleston papers note Union vessels shelled three w lands in the harbor Coles Kiawah and Geant Islands as rebels retreated after burning quarters Cute's Island lies 12 to 15 miles from Charleston May 27 Halleck bans skirmishing lines near rebel works two miles away with guns near battering distance amid dense woods reports claim Vicksburg surrender rumors and heavy Union advances near Corinth with 250 killed and wounded and several officers captured
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Rappahannock
Fredericksburg
Tribune
Crooks
Lewisburg
Virginia
Tinney
Edgar
Bottom Bridge
Richmond
Fair Ground
Petersburg
Monitor
City Point
Charleston
New York
Fort Darling
Coles
Kiawah
Geant Islands
Cute’s Island
Corinth
Halleck
Vicksburg
Memphis
Savannah News
Durion
Berens Corixit
Unclear Trade Terms Mentioned On Liberty Street Ad
Fragmentary advertisement copy refers to Merrick Allen’s flour and a potion. It mentions Depot 112 Liberty Street New York and a claim about a sugar refiner Mr KR L Stuart aiding church reconstruction after a fire, described as munificence.
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Merrick
Allen’s
Liberty Street
New York
The
Troy Times
KR. L.stuart
Sixth Street
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