Lincoln Victory and Union Resolve Amid Civil War Turmoil
A prose tribute proclaims Abraham Lincoln re elected president and lauds the Union over rebellion. The piece envisions a strengthened nation, warns traitors, and expresses faith in eventual peace and liberty, with note of yellow fever subsiding in New Bern and cautions about causes.
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Jong
Axzis Ham Lincoln
United States
FBI
Traiture
Abraham Lincoln
Bose
Abraham Zancoll
Ward Polls Seized In Jersey City Ballot Standoff
An intrastate incident reports in New York papers describes a man moving to Jersey City and taking control of the Fifth Ward polls for two hours, effectively excluding all Daion votes from the ballot boxes during that period.
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Tome-Romdies
New York
Dzar
Jersey City
Fifth Ward
London Rail Murderer Wr Faces Death Sentence
Wr Myler, described as the London railway murderer, has been condemned to death with no hope of reprieve. The decision follows a high-profile trial that drew extensive public and press attention across the capital.
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Myler
Our Young Folks announces Juvenile Monthly Magazine
Messie Ticknor & Fielde Braton will publish a new illustrated monthly for boys and girls edited by J T Trowbridge Gail Hamilton and Lucy Larcom. Notable contributors include Mayne Reid Stowe Stowe Agassiz Longfellow Whittier Holmes and Alcott with portraits and varied stories poems travel and games. Subscriptions start at two dollars a year with club offers and combined Atlantic Monthly options.
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Messie Ticknor & Fielde
Braton
J T. Trowbridge
Gail Hamilton
Lucy Larcom
America
England
Mayne Reid
Agassiz
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Cameron
Lydia Maria Child
Luuior M. Alcott
Beat
Thomas Hughes
Tom Brown
Rugby
Sparta
Caution Over Altered One Dollar Bills Prompts Public
Public warned against receiving one dollar bills altered to fives at several Boston and Woonsocket banks amid rising counterfeiting risk. A Toronto dispatch reports Fenian Brotherhood treason plots lead to arrests, with increased insecurity and secret arms found among leaders.
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Traders’ Bank
Boston
Metacomet Bank
Fall
Producers’ Bank
Woonsocket
North Bank
Toronto
Fenian Brotherhood
Hood's party crosses river amid heavy loss at Blue Water
An account describes Hood's stay attempting the crossing of the Tennessee River at the mouth of Blue Water on the 3rd of the month, with considerable casualties reported.
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Hood
Tennessee River
Blue Water
Sherwan
British Refuses Coal to U S Steamer Sacramento
The British government denied the U S steamer Sacramento a coal supply, noting it had already been supplied within the prior three months.
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U.S
Sacramento
Friends Society in Baltimore Organizes Relief Aid
The Society of Friends in Baltimore has organized an association to aid Maryland freedmen, aiming to provide relief and support to emancipated residents in need across the state.
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The
Society of Friends In
Baltimore
Maryland
Causes of Union gain debated after town election
After the town election, residents discuss why the Union ticket gained. Some blame poor campaign leadership by McClellanites, others point to a scarce article affecting turnout, but the writer attributes the win to widespread understanding of issues and informative Union meetings under the Lincoln and Johnson Union Club.
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McClellanites
Genuine Democratic Party
McClellan
Lincoln and Johnson Union Club
Election Night Cheers for Abe and Andy Stir Hall Celebrations
Election day proceeded quietly amid light rain with strong cheers for Abe and Andy as results favored the Union. McClellan supporters lamented losses and withdrew to their headquarters as Republicans toasted late into the night, debating the day’s outcome and the future presidency.
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Abe
Andy
Little Mac
Ladies urged to aid library fundraiser tableaux
Town advocates an entertainment project featuring tableaux charades and plays to raise funds for books for the Library of the Young Men's Christian Association. Noted citizens have agreed to participate and a meeting is set for Friday at 7 at Col. Samuel Norris residence for those willing to assist.
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Young Men's Christian Association
Col
Samuel Norris
Father Kemp's Old Folks Concert at Town Stall
Father Kemp's Old Folks Concert Company will perform at Town Stall on Tuesday evening. The twenty two member company includes vocalists and instrumentalists in costumes from one hundred years ago. The program features ancient fugues dances and anthems. A large attentive audience is expected.
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Father Kemp
United States
McClellan Club Meeting Addressed by Governor Lawrence
The McClellan Club held a meeting at Court Moussa on Monday evening. Governor William Lawrence and Isaac Lawrence of Newport spoke to attendees. The Bristol Cornet Band performed during the event.
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McClellan Club
Court Moussa
Wm. Beseh_Lawrence
Town Council appoints watchmen James Wilson and John Lake
At the regular monthly meeting of the Town Council on Monday afternoon last, James Wilson and John Lake were appointed town watchmen and special police. They have both been engaged and entered on their duties.
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James Wilson
John Lake
Union Meeting Draws Large Crowd With Speeches
A large audience gathered at Bia Hall Monday evening for a Union meeting. Rev. M. J. Talbot spoke forcefully and J. DeW. Perry presided with patriotic remarks. The Glee Club earned thanks for campaign services and performed added verses for Jefferson Davis, arranged by Hon. Wm. M Rodman, provoking loud applause.
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Bia Hall
M. J. Talbot
J. Dew. Perry
Glee Cies
Union Party
Bristol Lectures Offer Five Lectures for a Dollar
Citizens are urged to attend a series of five lectures in Bristol under the M. Gy Association. Tickets cost one dollar with proceeds aiding library funds and book purchases for the public. The committee emphasizes that even non attenders may buy tickets to support books and readings.
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Bristol
M. Gy Association
New Line on an Old Route Steamer Sails for Salt River
The one horse steamer Free Concert departs from State Street for Salt River today with capacity for 238 including crew. Passengers who claim they voted for Littl Mao last Tuesday may secure passage up the river. The dilapidated vessel offers no return tickets and will be sold for old copper on arrival if it doesn’t sink. A brass band and sunthia will buoy spirits for excursionists as Newport is passed.
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Salt River
Owwaibua
State Street
Sunthia
New England
Ashe
Newport
Presidential Electors Vote Count With Lincoln Leading
The town cast 630 votes for Presidential Electors on Tuesday an increase of 60 from 1860. Lincoln received 442 votes McClellan 238 Lincoln's majority 204, a gain of 78 over the 1860 majority of 126.
Tax on whiskey spurs loud election day rant by uncle figure
An intoxicated chap complains the whiskey tax is too high on election day. Uncle Jos retorts that the real tax is on parents’ patience and care for their child in his drunken state.
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Uncle Jos
Gentleman in town asks after hearse heading to steamboat land
A local man questioned the movement of a hearse bound for the river port landing on Wednesday morning the youth accompanying it explained it was going after Little Mao in a scene reflecting small town curiosity and humor.
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Mao
Harbor Tide Rises Higher Than Many Years At Fr
On Friday the 4th, the tide in our harbor rose higher than in years, flooding several wharves.
Tickets for Father Kemp Old Folke Concert on sale
Tickets for Father Kemp's Old Folke Concert are available at J N Burgess Exq store on Bape Street.
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Father Kemp
J.N. Burgess
Bape Street
Godeys Lady's Book December Fashion Content Teases
The December issue highlights Mosers A T Stewart Co and Brodie of New York fashions plus The Return engraving Nativity tableaux and a double extension fashion plate. It features Bonnets cloaks baby garments knitting netting crochet and about 60 engravings with Marion Harland story Seven Years and other contributors.
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Godey
House of Mosers
A. T. Stewart & Co
Brodie
New York
Marion Harland
Mise Janorip Zan Thorne
Nive Frost
Europe
America
Bee
Whalers Cruising North Seaso nship Totals From Honolulu
The Honolulu Av eruxe reports 84 ships in the north season with 70 in the Arctic. Among Arctic vessels 60 are American including 2 from San Francisco, 8 Hawaiian and 2 French. Ochotak lists 11 American and 3 Hawaiian. Of American ships 24 are out one season 31 two seasons 4 three seasons 7 four seasons and 3 six seasons.
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Honolulu
Civil War Mobilization and Election Struggle Report
The article notes military reinforcements and reassignments as a response to political unrest during elections. It describes troops withdrawn from Grant and Sherman for order, then redeployed to frontlines near Petersburg and Atlanta, with Sherman and Grant promising continued operations while party strife subsides.
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Bodhi
Grant
Sherman
Petersburg
Atlanta
A Bride for the Tars Detains a Notable Prize
Admiral Porter reports the capture of the blockade runner Lady Starling on October 28 by the steamers Evloid Calypso and Fort Jackson. The vessel carried 980 bales of cotton, a 17 knot paddle wheel craft of 800 horsepower, departed London for Anguss, entered Wilmington, and was seized while attempting to row out. The ship and cargo are valued at least $800,000.
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Nave
Lady Starling
Evlod
Calypso
Fort’ Jackson
London
Wilmington
Capture of the Pirate Florida and Crew Return
The U.S. steamer Keurage arrived at port from St Thomas with eight crew and the surgeon of the fuel pirate steamer Florida, captured by Wachusett in the bay of St Salvador on Oct 7. Fifty eight crew and twelve officers were captured, and the Wachusett and Florida were to depart St Thomas on the 2nd.
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Boeton
U. S
Keuréage
Whoelow
St. Thomas
Florida
Dteamer Washusett
Bay of St. Salvador
Brasil
Wachusett
How Heroes Die in War Correspondent's Vivid Letter
A New York Evening Post correspondent recalls a wounded soldier in the Union army who, told he could not live, asked about field conditions, then calmly sings We are marching along and dies. The piece reflects on martyrs and the emotional tone of battlefield death.
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N.Y
Ond
Vermadt
Tie
Otsing
Attempt to Poison Sheridan and Other Officers
A Bernard New York report claims Gen Sheridan Col Comatock Capt T W Moore and others were poisoned by corrosive sublimate at Winchester while visiting Col Kernards. Antidotes saved them though cases seemed hopeless. poison suspected from cheese shared by all.
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Sheridan
New York
Bernard’e Martineburg
Comatock
Grant
T. W. Moore
Col. Kernards
Winchester
Married on Horseback At Sherwood Til Wedding
A wedding was held at Sherwood Til with Mr David W Crandall and Mrs Helen B Lurat the ceremony taking place before the clergyman’s residence. The bridal party rode in on horseback with three bridesmaids Miss Renny Gs Hurat Julia Shellenburg and Miss Mary M Thurber also mounted. A large crowd gathered of neighbors to witness the ceremony.
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Sherwood
Til
Duavid W. Crandall
Helen B
Lurat
Herseback
Renny Gs Hurat
Julia Shellenburg
Mary M. Thurber
Cavalier
All Escaped From Torpedo Boat After Albemarle Explosion
The crew of the torpedo boat escaped drowning when their vessel went down with the rebel ram Albemarle. Only two were wounded and all but Cushing and one more fell into rebel hands. No lives were lost on the Albemarle as the explosion occurred with few men aboard.
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Albemarle
Cushing
Telegraphs Spread Across the World by 19th Century
The Telegraph explains its early reception as a toy, then notes 7000 miles in operation by 1851 and 20000 miles of telegraph lines worldwide since then. It remarks the wire has reached nearly every region, enduring all climates.
Unlucky Thirteen Pickpockets Held by Papal Police
A letter from Rome reports the Papal police detained thirteen pickpockets and confined them in the lock up. The chief officer released one suspect, deeming thirteen an unlucky number.
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Rome
General Early Praises Cavalry After Shenandoah Valley
In a tirade over troop misconduct General Early extols his cavalry in the Shenandoah Valley. He attributes their disaster to excessive fear of flanking and a panic of the enemy’s cavalry, a tribute that cavalry commanders would welcome as proof of progress.
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Early
Shenandoah
Distressing Death of Haverhill Mother Ellen Donnally
Ellen Donnally wife of Thomas Donnally of Haverhill died after months of temperance failures and lack of food. The scene was one of extreme distress as she lay with two young children on a pallet, all in misery. The deceased was about 30 years old and leaves five children.
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Ellen
Thomas Donnally
Haverhill
Brooks Brothers Trial Comment Sparks City Debate
In the Express trial Mr. DicKeone, counsel for the Brooks Brothers, called his clients men of character after thirty years in business without prison. He implied that a New Yorker’s view, though not flattering to New York, carries weight.
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Express
DicKeone
Brooks Brothers
New York
New Yorker
Daring feats and varied notices fuse in Civil War era short items
A wide slice of Civil War era notes includes Lieut Cushing famed for blasting rebel works and a young man 22 pursuing fame. A Canadian farmer captures an eagle poised to raid a chicken. Brevet promotions for Osborn and Henry follow meritorious service. Drafts and enlistments surge as war continues. Other items report a horse car arm injury, Texas secession sentiment, street thefts, theatre news, wind damage in New York, ship captures, rosins from pine, and unusual local curiosities.
Army of the James reports orders for stronger lines
Fragmentary dispatch notes that on a Sunday battle near Verano or Verano patch, forces faced rebels and were ordered to tighten defenses. The message mentions General Grange issuing fresh orders to reinforce all lines and restore momentum.
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Army of
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