Disunion Debate and Lincoln Prospects in a Tense Era
A fragment from a political debate discusses disunion fears and Union sentiment. It contrasts Southern secessionists with Northern resolve, urging duty to country and warning against fear-based appeals to voters while emphasizing Lincoln's potential overwhelming majority and the need for unified support amid national peril.
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Cera
Tare
Shera
Ip Dhead
Gare
Jano Pampa
Foster
Enisdnion
Howl
Lincoln
Washington
Anc
Ranjorie
Trial of Bowen Meabury assault ends in jury disagreement
On Wednesday the Court tried George Bowen of Barrington for a violent assault on Maria Medbury of the same place. The jury disagreed and the case was declared nolle pros. The criminal appeal Bowen vs Medbury was settled by the parties. Michael Frye and John Phair naturalization petitions were granted. The Court adjourned to meet on November 20 for civil docket work.
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Atorney
Charles
Arkhorst
Providence
Yehoeen
George Bowen
Barrington
Maria’ Meabury
George’ Bowen
Maria Medbury
Ithe
Eveck Bowen - Va
Michael Frye
Joba
Phair
Taeeday
Lincoln Victory Sparks Union Loyalty Amid Bitter Press Clamor
A state-wide debate over Lincoln’s election heats up as Democratic papers warn of secession and economic ruin. Supporters insist the Union will endure, predicting swift resistance to any attempt at disunion and a unanimous return to order once Lincoln is chosen president by the electoral majority.
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Republican Party
Lincoln
Providence Post
Weednesday
Sayas
The
Post
Abraham Lincoln
United States
Theunion
Panic makers spread fear of money pressure over Lincoln election
The piece dismisses rumors of stock selloffs and a Buchanan panic as baseless. It argues the country is prosperous and that fear campaigns will fade after the election. It asserts Southern producers will keep cotton, tobacco, and property with North protection if needed.
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Lincoln
Atory
Buchanan
Abraham Lincoln
United States
Wide Awake Demonstration in Providence Impresses Crowd
The Wide Awake march through Providence Thursday night drew about two thousand participants from across the state plus a Fall River delegation and a Northbridge group. The streets glowed with lamps flags and decor while six hundred mounted cavalry led a brilliant display. An after march reception in a South Main Street hall featured mutual compliments and praise for the friendly reception.
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Providence
Thureday
Waas
Fall, River, Mos
Hastford
Northbridge
Mare
Warren
South Maid-street
Theo
Tourse
Patithea
Bristol Notes Chronicle Unreadable Fragments
Fragmented OCR yields sparse readable phrases such as Bristol related notes and mentions of justice and dates. No coherent event or names form a clear, reportable item.
Wide Awakes in New York Plan to Guard Voters
The Wide Awake society in New York mobilizes to protect Republican voters from intimidation in ward rooms. Large groups will attend each ward room as Marshal Rynders marshals forces for potential confrontation. The aim is to ensure safe, peaceful voting while standing against rowdy opposition.
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New ‘York
aZet
Rowdigs
Rynders
New York
Singing School Organized at Court House Meeting
An advertisement notes a Wednesday meeting at the Court Houses resulted in forming a Singing School. It urges full attendance and indicates Mr. Loomis declares a permanent musical society will grow from it and asks interested people to secure tickets at once.
Probate Court Meeting Notice
The regular monthly meeting of the Court of Probate will be held at the Probate Office at two o'clock on Monday afternoon next.
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Court of Probate
Curtin Addresses Providence Audience on Union and Independence
Col Curtin the Pennsylvania governor elect spoke to a large attentive audience in Providence on Monday evening. ex-Governor Hoppin presided and Hon T A Jencks delivered a short eloquent speech before Curtin’s longer remarks. He argued against dissolution, urging that the Union be preserved and rulers chosen by the people within constitutional limits.
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Col. Curtin
Pennsylvania
Providence
Hoppin
T. A. Jencks
House
Senate
New
England
New York Votes Likely for Lincoln in Preview of Election
The New York Herald reports strong pro Lincoln sentiment with expectations of a larger statewide majority. The piece notes confidence across parties that Lincoln will win, urging timely alignment with the coming election. It also touches on a linked crime confession in Boston and a broad note about potential royal visit plans.
London Hotel Life and a Glimpse of Travel Etiquette
A vivid sketch contrasts hotel life in London with European journeys, detailing waiters in white cravats, stern room etiquette, and the discomforts of expense driven stays. The piece muses on hotel routines from Zurich to London clubs and notes a traveler’s longing for freed atmosphere.
Serious Accident on Fall River Railroad Wrecks Car
Report from Boston Journal describes a rear car derailment near Myrick's station nine miles from Fall River. Forty victims suffered injuries including a woman whose arm was torn off and others mauled by crushed rails and collapsing sleepers. Rescue teams freed passengers after cutting away the car in darkness.
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the. &.Boston Journal
Fall River
Myrick
Drinkwater
York
Portland
Arii-Torn
Mra
Cnlvort
Ned Busi
Penne
Gull
Emory
Skowhegan
Maine
Costly Protests Against Buchanan Secretary of the Treasury
A critical estimate attacks Br. Buchanan's Secretary of the Treasury as desperate and treasonous in Washington, alleging disunion sympathy and conspiratorial intent. The piece cites a Wall Street loan incident as evidence of stock manipulation tied to election timing and alleged plots to trigger an economic alarm.
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Howey
Costi
Br. Buchanan
the Treasury
Washington
New-York’ Postenys
Boure
Wall Street
Ioan
Captain Silas Holmes Died in East Greenwich
The New York Evening Post notes Capt Silas Holmes who died in East Greenwich last Friday. A former sailor, he rose to command the ship Remittance in 1818, later became a shipping merchant in 1823, and was involved in railroads and canals. At his death he was worth nearly $100,000 and had retired after aiding underwriters in disputes. His life included ventures at sea and in commerce.
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Carr
New York
Silas Holmes
East Greenwich
St. Holmes
Toyreck
Businier
Aworth
Fragmented OCR mentions several names and places from a 19th century text
The readable fragments reference Danae Tortpiest, Pennsylvania, Richa Ha Moreton, Henry C 3dore, Frelin aes 1848, Zache eo eo, John: GC: Frewoats, Rhode-Teland, Hon. William Peckhining, Colonel Feleg Wil, Benjamin B Thurnton, survivor of the college of 1836, and TE Weeden of South Kingston. The Providence Journal is cited among scattered lines.
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Danae
Pennsylvania
Richa Ha
William’ ‘Peckhining
Feleg
Wil . Benjamin
B.thurnton
College of
South Kingston
Providence
Ships and plans for the iron steamship Orizaba in New York
In Wilmington details surface of a grand iron steamship to be built by Harlan den Ca. for the New Orleans line. The vessel, named Ham G Hewes after the railroad president, measures 250 feet long with a 40-something breadth, a 20-foot hold, and will feature steel a beam and ornate saloons. Construction at Morganton Works, New York, aimed for mid December delivery.
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Wilmington
Del
Anomss i
Harlan
Chas Morgan
Req
New York
Orleah
Galveston
Ham G. Hewes
New ‘Orleans
Ohio
Bsq
Orizaba
Bork
Morganton Works
New
York
Mit
Counterfeit Money Suspects Bound Over in Fall River Case
W H Riley deputy sheriff of New Britain Ct reports arrest of three men on charges of passing counterfeit currency. The notes included $2 pieces from Pocasset Bank Fall River and Railroad Bank Lowell. $220 in 20s from New England Bank Boston and $55 in 5s from Woonsocket Bank RI were found in Middletown. Each man bound over $2000 for the next Superior Court term.
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Coun
W. A. Brackett
Pocamet Bank
Fall River
R. I
Hi Riley
New Britain
Mr.Riley
Dunsbury
Superior Court
Fall River News
Canal Route Survey From Buzzard's Bay To Cape Cod
The U S Coast Survey reports ongoing examination of a pro sect canal route from Buzzard's Bay to Cape Cod Bay to avoid dangerous Cape Cod navigation. Engineers note a eight mile valley inland offers favorable water and minimal land work while harbor breakwater may be needed for bad weather. Decision hinges on cost and land savings. commissioners will report after field data.
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Mapo “Cod
Ron
Jevel
Cape
Cod
Asa
New Pemberton Mill Nears Full Operation Next January
The New Pemberton Mill, begun last March, will be roofed and fully operational by January. It will employ around 1,000 workers and produce cottons including yarns, muslins, shirtings, cottonades, and ginghams. The building measures 284 by 60 feet with a double attic and stands about 501 feet high at the peak, with an estimated completion cost of 2,200,000 and a contractor figure around 60,000.
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Sri Pte
Fishing fleet outlook and Barton's library sale noted
The fishing fleet faces uncertain earnings with mackerel prices around $16 and variable sailings. Barton's library sale realized about $15,000, while Barton himself changed hands via inheritance and sales. The report mentions a drifted boat body at Michigan City with letters found aboard and a Pawtucket address linked to a woman named Annie.
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Tepeater
Washington
Nana Forge
Alleton
Barr
Peater
Napoleon
Talend
Hyghrer
A. Borssboats
Michigan“City
Pawtucket
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