Proclamation by Governor Sprague on Rhode Island state unity
The Providence issued proclamation by Governor William Sprague on October 20 1860 praising Rhode Island's political liberty peace and prosperity. It stresses domestic tranquility foreign friendship religious benevolence and the nation's strength guiding principles for citizens and newcomers seeking refuge and opportunity. Secretary of State John R Banister authenticates the document.
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Rhode
Jong
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Dugar
Wwe
Providence
Joan R. Banrizrr
The Great Question Settled and The Ship of State
A vast audience witnesses resolution of the quadrennial controversy. The ship of state emerges steady after a storm of passion and misgivings. The new pilot is trusted to steer amid looming clouds toward peaceful order and national triumph.
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Ord
Caida
Wright
Congres
Oramic
Pihero
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Bumin Tiberty
Lincoln Majority Appears Across Free States
With New Jersey excluded, free states report strong support for Lincoln. California and Oregon likely join, totaling 177 votes surpassing the 152 needed to win. Tennessee Kentucky Virginia swing to Bell, Missouri for Douglas, and Breckinridge leads in Delaware Maryland and most South. People spoke clearly.
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Free States
New Jersey
Lincoln
California
Oregon
Tennessee
Kentucky
Virginia
Bell
Misouri
Douglas
Delaware
Maryland
Breckinridge
Isc
Maine
New Hampshire
Germont
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Wisconsin
New York
Eeresia
Tiocerraty
Grand salute marks Republican victory with voter map
A town observes a midday salute for a Republican win as a pyramid shows Lincoln with 170 votes and states like Oregon California and others named. References to Thanksgiving proclamations and governors arranging prayer day. A separate note reports a man severely injured in Fall River and Warren carniage and later died.
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Lincoln
Oregon
California
Alaasape
Fall River
Warren
Disorderly procession and rail disaster near Warren
A chaotic procession linked to Wider Awake sparked a general rally in Warren Bristol area. An accident occurred when sleepers were thrown from the tracks near the Providence line after a disorderly crowd damaged railroad property. Authorities hope to identify the perpetrators as several passengers faced severe risk.
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Providence
Warren
Bristol Railroad
Isomé
Fraudulent ballots alleged in Boston Burlingame vote defeat
Massachusetts mourns Burlingame's defeat amid reports of 134 fraudulent ballots in Boston's first ward. Dead voters and those absent or ill are cited as causes, with a Board of Mayor and Aldermen contest and potential Washington review. The Wide Awakes propose a Republican demonstration on the 14th.
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Massachusetts
Burlingame
Boston
Board of Mayor
Providence
Unclear teetering notes and notices from a 19th century page
A collage of short items includes thanks for pears named Bernie Rose, a note about Anti Lincoln sentiment referencing a Gazetteer and Salt River near Bristol, a Philadelphia communication awaiting insertion, upcoming winter car schedules, and announcements about periodical plates and publications with hints of serialized content to appear next issue.
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New England
Salt River
Bristol
B. T
London trip notes reveal artful museums and parks visits
The diary recalls a day at the British Museum reading room praised as England's liberality, with a vast dome and 20,000 volumes. It details a stroll through Regent's Park to the Zoological and Botanical Gardens, describing exotic plants, animals, and the park's social costs and entry fees.
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India
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Humanity Rand Impton
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Famine Relief Appeal Urges Episcopal Aid in Kansas
A 1860 appeal requests major diocesan collection across Rhode Island Episcopal churches to aid starving families in Kansas. The message urges immediate generosity and notes funds should be sent to Ezra W. Howard in Providence after collection on the 18th.
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Clarke
Kanens
Kansas
Episcopal Church
Rhode Island
Toomag-A-Onanky
R. I
Ezra W. Howard
Providence Journal
Rhode Island Churches Collect for Kansas Famine Relief
A letter urges Rhode Island pastors and churches to hold a famine relief offering on November 18 to aid Kansas amid extreme drought. Contributions go to Deacon Theophilus Salisbury at Globe Bank Providence, with church source notes. Signatories include Unitarian, Trinitarian, Baptist and Methodist pastors in Providence.
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Father of Mercies
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B. M. Stone
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Charlie Keyser
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Federal troops seize Augusta Arsenal amid secession talk
Washington reports confirm federal troops have taken charge of the Augusta Arsenal at local citizens’ request. General Harney is reassigned to the Western department with headquarters at St Louis. Texas insurrection fears are debunked as groundless rumors. The South Carolina governor urges session and rapid militia readiness in response to Lincoln’s likely election. The Columbia dispatch notes calls for reorganizing state forces and enlisting 1000 volunteers. The Churchman features criticism of Rev. Edwin’s conduct in a church dispute.
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Second Cavalry
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Sorga Caronina
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New York Times
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Union
Election turmoil and shipwreck tales spread in dispatches
Reports from Richmond and New York describe political contention and sensational incidents. A heavy storm wrecks a Victorian steamer Metropolia rescue failed yet Capt Brown praised for humanity.
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New’ Haven
Brown
Pall River News
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