Lincoln and Johnson Ticket Listed in Rhode Island Election
The document names presidential candidates Abraham Lincoln for president and Andrew Johnson for vice president. It also lists electoral electors Robest B. Cramston of Newport William Slater of Smithfield Rowse Babcock of Caterly Simon Henry Greene of Warwick as Rhode Island electors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robest B. Cramston
Newport
Wiliam
Slater
Smithfield
Rowse Babcack
Simon Henry Greene
Warwick
Peace Democrats Face Choice on McClellan Chicago Platform
The piece argues Peace Democrats must support McClellan by Chicago principles or risk bolting. It assesses potential strategies from re nominating Pendleton to electors binding against the ticket, noting war Democrats and Copperheads divide over the peace versus war stance. The author approaches the campaign as a tense, evolving political melodrama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
McClellan
Pendleton
McClellen
Rome
Copperheada
Peace Democrata
Boston
Voyage of the Lakes Journey by Propeller Empire City
The account describes early lake travel by side wheel steamers and later propellers. It notes passengers and heavy freight traffic on the Empire City voyage departing August 3 at four p.m. from Chicago region, with seas and Munitions stocks, discomfort and delays as freight dominates loading for a long voyage to Buffalo via Manitou Islands and Straits of Mackinaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakes
Jnvalids
Pases
Pesa
Chicago
Michigan Lake
Manitou Jeles
Straits of Mackinaw
Huron
Buffalo
Mae
Aleep
Island
Mackinaw
Falls of
Niagara
St. Lawrence
Atlantic
England
American Board
Fsland
Jesus
St. Clair River
Ilero
United States
Sarnia
Canada
Grand Trunk
Domino Haron
Michigan
Liverpool England
St Clair Lake
Virgil
Scylla
Charybdis
Anxiouy Company
Suv
Daya
Voyage on the Great Lakes Ends Amid Farewell Reflections
The narrator describes a serene St Lawrence voyage toward Mackinaw and Niagara, with passengers seeking health and companionship. They note Sabbath services aboard ship, the crossing of dangerous sands near St Clair, and eventual arrival at Buffalo. Strong personal bonds form before inevitable partings at journey's end.
Remains Procession Through Wall Street Praised Rhode Island Troops
Sept 28 1864 Ephor reports a Wall Street troop procession for Col Grover’s remains. A bystander praised Rhode Island volunteers for steadiness at Bull Run and other battles while others noted soldiers’ duty despite fear. An officer’s demand to stand down was met with a prompt reply waiting orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ephor
Wall Street
Col
Grover
Brooklyn
Bull Run
Rhodesland Volunteera
Siege and Fall of Atlanta Recap From Union Letters
Pinar Atlanta Sept 19 1864 Bristol is represented in Atlanta as the war’s shift toward victory. the Army of the Cumberland hospital reached Vinings June 20 and describes cannonades, supply lines, and a damaged Rolling Mill. Sherman’s maneuvers, fires, bombproofs, street destruction, and lingering Union sentiment color the city’s fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Zorron
Bristol
Georgia
Republic
General Field Hospital
Army of the Cumberland
Vining’s
Hooker
Vinings
Sherman
Decatur Road
Rulling Mill
Builera
Elella
Union
Medical College
Brace
Auldiera
Laat
Uncle Sam's Boys
Newport Steamer Chartered for Providence Voyage
The steamer City of Newport was chartered to sail from Newport to Providence on Sunday to transport one passenger with urgent New York business. The passenger aimed to reach Providence Sunday evening to catch a train, and likely paid the highest fare ever charged on that route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
Providence
New York
Community reflections and 1860s Bristol County events
A broad fragment from Sept 24 1864 notes moral exhortations on charity and sociability. It then reports Dartmouth’s 200th birthday events with poem by James B. Congdon and oration by Wm. H. Crapo, plus a Providence balloon ascent. It describes Bristol County agricultural shows at Myrickville and Taunton, led by Dr Nathan Durfee with large dinners and a New Bedford Band presence and concluding concert and dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Reprono
Dartmouth
New Bedford
Fairhaven
James B. Congdon
Wm. H. Crapo Esq
Cufford
T. D. Eliot
Allen
Providence
Bristol County
Myrickville
Taunton
Fall River
Nathan Durfee
Reuten Washburn
Washburn
Wesleyan Grove
Ile Attanda
Eun. T. D Ehnt
Dr. Durfee
A .I. Quint
Hue
Abusive Epithets Target President Prompt Public Outcry
In a debate over political rancor, critics recount harsh epithets aimed at the constitutional head of the nation. They warn against surrendering national destinies to men who breach decency, urging voters in November to repudiate the maligners of an honest magistrate and a cause cherished by patriots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gynoramue
Abe
Perserer
Caurper
Chicaguite Editore
United
October Atlantic Monthly Contributors and Contents
The October Atlantic Monthly lists pieces by Col Thomas W Sliggins on a Night on the Water George H Baker on a Late Vendoo Harriet Beecher Stowe D A Wasson J T Trow Nadame Decamber Harriet Beecher Stowe The Wellfleet Craterman Henry D Thoreau Charles Lambs Uncollected Writings third paper Works and Days T W Parsons Felix Carter Paul Jones and Denis Duval The Future Summer Democracy and the Secession War plus Reviews and Literary Notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlantio MostaLy
Col
Thomas W. Sligginson
George H. Baker
Luigi
Harriett E. Prescott
D. A. Wasson
Wellfleet Crater
Henry D. Thoreau
Charles Lamb
T. W. Parsons
Paul Jones
Denis Duval
Felix Carter
Germans Want Our Bonds Says German Case Is Wise
The piece argues Germans are prudent savers who seek American bonds, praising German thrift and predicting strong American loan demand. It cites Poor Richard figures, notes high interest on six percent bonds, and claims the German view of U.S. stability rests on population growth and wealth expansion, urging Americans to engage bonds as a national aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey
New England
Germany
Europe
Napoleon
Joseph
Maximilian
Lonpox Times
America
New York
Miss Jones
William Street
Smith
Richard
United States
Pacific Ocean
Lincoln Johnson Union Club forms in Town Hall meeting
A citizens meeting favoring Lincoln and Johnson was held at Town Hall last Friday to form a club supporting the National Union nominations. James O Wolf Perry was elected President, about thirtyVice Presidents were named, Samuel Pitman and John Lake served as Secretaries, and an executive committee of thirteen was chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln and Johnson Union Club
Abraham Lincoln
Andrew Johnson
United States
Clu
National Union
James O' Wolf Perry
Req
Mesara
Samuel Pitman
John Lake
Union Meeting in Bristol Hails Union Rally at Town Hall
The second grand rally of the Lincoln Club of Bristol drew a packed Town Hall audience. President J DeW Perry chaired as Edward Fales spoke from Gen Sherman’s letter, Wm Lawton urged urgent issues, Rev Talbot and Sidney Dean followed with fiery addresses, while the Glee Club’s songs and vigorous applause highlighted a highly successful Union gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Club
Bristol
Town Hall
J. Dew. Perry Esq
America
Glee Club
Edward Fales
Req
New York
Gen. Sherman
Aslania
Wm. B. Lawton
Mr Talbot
Sidney Déan
Warren
Road Condition on Warren Road Prompt Town Action
Town Council urged to inspect the Warren road beyond the bridge and the dangerous gully near Samuel White's residence. The note mentions a mid way bill and cites a law restricting road repair materials. Taxpayers are advised to ensure judicious use of funds.
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Warren Road
Break Neck
Samuel White
Bristol Y M C A Opens Evening Services at Congregational Church
The Bristol Young Men's Christian Association began its evening season at the Congregational Church last Sabbath. Rev Charles C Tiffany preached from John 6 27 on diligence and fidelity in earthly relations, urging focus on eternal life over worldly blessings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Young Men's Christian Association
Congregational Church
Charles C Tiffany
Tragic Death of Jabez Brown Jr. Daughter
A two to three year old girl from Watron, daughter of Jabez Brown Jr, vanished after visiting a neighbor on Swanzey road. Search efforts continued overnight and the following morning her body was recovered in a marsh away from the road, the cause death by cold and loneliness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jabez Brown, Jr
Watron
Swanzey Road
God
Angels
Bristol YMCA Plans Rich Lecture Season For Public Benefit
The Bristol Young Men's Christian Association lays out a programme for an upcoming season of lectures with a partially prepared list of speakers. Citizens are promised a rich treat and hoped patronage will support efforts to raise public taste and morale. A sea notice of the annual meeting appears in another column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men's Christian Association
Bristol
Fearful End from Imtemperance Aboard Adams Express
A Terre Haute Indiana employee of the Adams Express Company shot himself in his room, dying by suicide. He left a letter blaming liquor for ruining him and others, noting he could not quit drinking and lamenting the impact on his family and his standing in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams Express Company
Terre Haute
Indiana
Raya
Brown's Broncotan Trocits Use in Army Hospital
From the Medical Director of the General Hospital Benton Barracks near St Louis dated March 8 1862 Messrs John J Brown Sons Boston offer Use of your far famed and most serviceable Trocis being used in our hospital with beneficial results in allaying bronchial irritation and morbid sensitiveness of the mucous membrane of the glottis and adjacent parts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Hospital
Benton Barracks
St. Louis
Messia
John J. Brown & Son
Boston
Mass
Juniper Hill Cemetery Erects Notable Chapel and Monuments
The cemetery has drawn attention for its chapel project and new and improved plots. A striking monument stands out among the recent additions, drawing favorable notice for its design and prominence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juniper Hill
Esas
Reynolds Manufacturing expands Thames Street mill roof and floors
Reynolds Manufacturing Company enlarges its Thames Street facility by raising the roof of the north wing by about twenty feet, increasing the height of that section, and adding two stories to the working rooms of the establishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reynolds Manufacturing Company
Thames Street
Rubber Works Building Nearing Completion
We observe rapid progress toward completion of the Rubber Works building with walls already completed and the roof soon to cover the structure, signaling advancing construction.
Union fog over street fills breeze with Lincoln praise
The Newport area reports a vivid Union fog flown by Bowler and Norris over Mr. Pearse's store. It bears Lincoln and Johnson tributes as the Newport Artillery Old Guard makes a Bristol Ferry trip for a picnic and clam bake, escorted by the Naval School Band on return.
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Union
Bowler
Norris
Mr. Pearse
Lincoln
Johnson
Newport Artillery
Old Guard
Bristol Ferry
Newport
Naval School
Chaplain Charles C. Tiffiny to Serve Connecticut Volunteers
Rev. Charles C. Tiffiny of this town and formerly of Derby Conn has been named chaplain of the Connecticut Volunteers regiment and will soon proceed to the front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles.c. Tiffiny
Derby
Conn
Oh Regiment
Connecticut Volunteers
Tautog Catch Near Ferry Weighs 24 Pounds
A local fisherman netted three tautog weighing a total twenty four pounds near the ferry. The largest fish tipped the scales at nine pounds.
Report on Southern prison camps details brutal confinement
A Sanitary Commission inquiry into Libby and Belle Isle conditions describes extreme overcrowding poor warming and damp cells. Prisoners faced scant rations, vermin filled food, and bodies left in cellars, while rebel prisoners in the North are treated comparatively well with better rations and humane conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanitary Commission
South
Libby
Friends
Belle Isle
North
Fort Delaware
Looking Ahead on Politics and Postwar Debt
The piece argues Lincoln's reelection would restore the Union without reestablishing slavery, while Mc Clellan would restore the Union with slavery. It warns of confederate debt, predicts panics after the war, and urges choosing property least hit by a forthcoming revulsion, citing September 24th Twooxpson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
McClellan
Twooxpson
Accident injures Lorenso Newell in village gun mishap
A 16 year old named Lorenso Newell was gunning with a companion when the weapon discharged while the other boy attempted to adjust the lock. The wad and powder struck his left breast. no ball or shot was fired, but doctors call the wound mortal. Newell is the son of the late Lorenzo Newell.
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Lorenso Newell
Newell
Newall
Lorenzo Newell
Woonsocket
Pendleton kin described as contrasting patriot and rebel
The text notes Mrs Pendleton is a daughter of the author of The Star Spangled Banner. It mentions her brother as a son of the patriotic man but a rebel, unlike his father in feeling and conduct.
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Pendleton
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