National Party rhetoric and sectional fears in the Union
A nineteenth century speech criticizes the Democratic Party as national in name but sectional in practice, praising the Republican opposition while warning that Southern intimidation silences anti slavery discussion. The author argues the North sustains national unity and foresees Fremont’s election restoring the Constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tax National Party
Barringer
North Carollina
Democratics
Qwiheas
Rick
Ceb
Fremont
Natou
National” Party
North
South
Dagge
Poiver
New England
Jofin U. Fremont
Regular monthly Probate Court meeting notice and local items
The notice announces the regular monthly meeting of the Court of Probate at the Probate Office on Monday at 2 PM. It reports Rev. N. A. Reed of Wakefield has accepted a call from the First Baptist Church to begin pastoral duties, and praises Memorials of the Bristol Battery of Artillery as it expands with new names and improved training. It also notes a Democratic meeting coverage dispute with The Providence Post and mentions local events including a large Porter squash found in a garden and various residents’ activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Probate
N. A. Reed
Wakefield
First Baptist Church
Mortéw
Grand Fremont Meeting Honored Bristol Crowd
A large delegation from Fremont clubs and the American Band attended an enthusiastic meeting in Bristol on a Thursday evening. The event featured speeches by Hon. J Prescott Hall, Hon. Thomas Davis, and others, with glee clubs, a lavish collation, and a torchlit march back to the depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont
Bristol
Penza
Armory Hall
Court House
Amory Hall
Josiah Gladding
Byron Diman
Robert Rogers
John Iris
Wm. B. Spooner
W. Church
John D Wolf
Charles A Titre
Henry W. Diman
Thomas Davis
H. Frisbee
W. Hls. Bayley
Moses
Wood
Stephen T
Depot
Eremont
Providence
Warren Fremont
D. A. Waldron
M. Mason
Sosish Gladding
J. D. Simmons
J. B. Munro
Mautek
T. J. Thurston
Four Charges Against Gabriel in Common Pleas Court
Justice Munro presided as Vero Gabriel faced four counts of breaking and entering and theft from Benj M Greene store, Waldrop visitor’s establishment, George H Reynolds Jr store, and Wm Varz dwelling. Gabriel deemed probably guilty on each count and ordered to post bonds of BLOG to await the next Court of Common Pleas session. in default, committed. Michael Duffy pleads not guilty to assault and battery but case settled amicably. The column notes a Writing Academy opening by I Burgess and a Rochester snowfall report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
h.—Vero Gabriel
Benj. M. Greene
D. A. Waldrop
George H. Reynolds, Jr
Wm. Varz
Glabrigl Yvag
Lhfe
Court of Common
Piens
Gabriel
Angel
James Hinckey
Green Isle
Michael Duffy
Duffy
Ash Peid
Mike
Meats
Rhode Island Records Volume 1 Reviewed by Secretary Bartlett
A summary notes the publication of Records of the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations edited by John Russell with Bartlett as Secretary of State. The volume covers 1636 to 1663 and was printed by order of the Legislature following a Newport correspondent review.
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Colony of
Rhode Island
Providence Plantations
New England
John Russell
Bartlett Esq
Newport
Auction sale of carriages and harnesses at Elliot's Depot
Readers are directed to a grand auction of valuable carriages and harnesses to be held at Elliot's Eddy street carriage depot and horse bazaar in Providence on October 45 at 10 oclock A M. Headlines warn of state elections in October 1 and October 4 in Florida Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana and South Carolina as preludes to a larger November showdown.
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Elliot's
Eddy Street Garriage
Providence
Odessa
Florida
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
South Coxoling
Hese
Pabody
Maryland Lotteries
R. France & Co
CT. H. Hubbard && Co
Grand Consolidated Lottery
Baltimore
Schene
Alves
T. H. Hubbard
Baltimora
Almanac for 1857 from Hinckley Swan and Brown
The publishers Hinckley, Swan and Brown of Boston offer a copy of an old established almanac. It is described as popular and indispensable, widely welcomed by the multitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Hinckley, Swan and Brown
Boston
Republican State Convention Names Officers and Electors
Delegates met at Railroad Hall Providence to nominate electors for President and Vice President. Edward Harris chaired. Allen O. Peck and James Eldred secretaries. A long list of delegates from Newport to Providence counties attended and committees selected to report permanent officers and candidate slate for Electors. The convention adjourned to reconvene in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railroad Hall
Providence
United States
Edward Harris
Cybaberdan
Allen O. Peck
Thomas A. Doyle
James Eldred
North Kingstown
J. A. S. Hannity
Fitz James Rice
Amos C. Barstow
Abner H. Angell
Portsmouth
George Manchester
Jonathan Depnus
Wenack
Nicholas Brown
Simon Henry Greene
Cyrus Harms
Benedict Lapham
William C
Barney Westerly
John Eo. Weeden
Charles Maxon
James—Eldred
James Sweet
Henry Sweet
South Kingstown
Rowland G. Hazard
William C. Watsen
Sylvester Robinson
Esha Watson
East Greeceh
James B. Pierce
Lowell Piroher
Southfield
Wliam S. Slater
Stephen Bencedict
George
Bulluu
Arnold Aldrich
William F. Steere
Deniel M. Paine
Robert Cushman
S&cttuate
Isaac Saunders
John B. Munro
Josiah Gladding
Tiverton
Nathan
M., Buffington
Gardner T. Dean
Oliver Hicks
Walluim Cory
Little Complex
John Church
Nathaniel Warren
James V.colp
Prastop Day
Chas. Randall
Cumberland
Bailey FE
Boydey
Otis Ingraham
George Law
Seth L. Welles
Richmond
Stephen C. Armatrong
Dewitt C. Remington
Scituate
Mr. Walker
Chace
Tedvgard—Harris
Henry B. Anthony
Zechagion R. Tucker
Amos UC. Barstow
William Slater
Philip B. Syinesa
Sath
United Sates
William
B. Swag
Nathan .M. Buffington
Bailey
E. Borden
William M.chace
Tully D. Bowen
William 2. S. Bayley
Charles Randall
Simon H. Greene
Thomas’ Whipple
Election convention adjourns after nominating electoral ticket
The convention adjourned after appointing a committee to inform the named gentlemen Edward W. Lawton Isaac Saunders William P. Bullock and William B. Brayton of their nomination as Electors of President and Vice President. A three person committee was also chosen to draft an address to the people of the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barstow
Col
John Sony
Thomas Jefferson
Veil
Whipple
Weeden
Westerly
John EB. Weeden
Henry Howard
Accident on 86 Bristol Rattroan At Curve
The Bristol line accident occurred Thursday when a Baltimore switch was crowded out of place by a second car wheel causing a derailment on the curve between South Water and South Main. Conductor Stephen H. Nason was suspended by the neck among debris and bruised with a lacerated right arm and head injury. He was treated by Dr. Miller and is stated to be improving though internal injuries could not be fully assessed. The switch displaced after the bolt broke. Nason had warned a passenger moments before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Rattroan
F& O
Cfock
South Water
South Main Street
Ind
Baltimore
Stephen H. Nason
Miller
Disordered State of Panama Incites U S Naval Aid
Charles Bonner reports widespread political strife in Panama after June Governor election. U S ships Independence and St. Marys deployed 425 marines to Panama City amid threats of riot. Rumors claim killings, a legislator shot, and Costa Rica peace talks with Walker and Moro exile actions.
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Panama
New York
Charles Bonner
Illinois
Calvo
U. S
Independence
St. Marys
Bonner
Aspinwall
Col. Patten
Beee Walker
Costaia
Walker
Rivas
Leon
Costa Rica
Moro
Nicaragua
Fever Panic Spreads as Brooklyn Reports New Yellow Fever Cases
Yellow fever fear grows in Brooklyn as seven new cases appear from Saturday to Monday. Waterfront districts from Fort Hamilton to Fulton Ferry are cited, with Heights areas affected. Health officer admits misreporting cases as bilious fevers, fueling public distrust and panic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
Fort Hamilton
Fulton Ferry
Brooklyn Heights
Heights
Board of Health
Dseate A
Panig
Preserve Winter Potatoes by Keeping Them Air Free
The tip advises storing potatoes away from air exposure to prevent strengthening effects. It notes that enclosed conditions may slow sprouting and maintain quality through winter months.
Arrival of Illinois steamer and Panama news report
Illinois and Golden Age steamers bring large sums in specie to Aspinwall and Panama with reports of political turmoil in California and Nicaragua. Vigilance Committee disbanded. prosecutions for piracy underway. San Francisco markets quiet. U.S. ships on standby for force protection.
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Thelinois
New York
Illinois
Aspinwall
California
Panama
Sonora
Stephens
Iraet
Ranklin
Thomas Cox
Congress
Martinez
Durkee
Chas. Rand
ILS
San Francisco
U. S
Independence
Sr. Marys
Mariano Arosemena
Assembly
Walker
Pierre Soule
Nicaragua
Niagara steamer tragedy looms over Lake Michigan
Report from Curacao dated September 27 cites sixty six lives lost in the Niagara disaster. Dan Marble saved thirty, Mary Grover eleven. many others confirmed missing. Hull lies a mile and a half offshore in seven fathoms. Authorities seek redress from New Granada and vow tighter patrols for Isthmus citizens. Bainbridge officers to face court martial on immorality charges. Sir Henry Holland meets the resident in London via Secretary Marcy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara
Lake Michigan
Curcaco
Dan Marble
Mary Grover
Almon Atwoold
Charlotte
M. J. Clark
Buffalo
J. B. Macy
Wisconsin
Harvey Ainsworth
Royalton
Washincton Irens
Grenada
Pnanama
Isthmus
Bainbridge
Savannah
Brazil
New York
Henry Holland
England
Marcy
Farewell Sermon by Rev John Kelley at St Mark's Church
The Reverend John Kelley late rector preached his farewell sermon from 2 Corinthians 13 13 with faith hope and charity as central themes. A large audience attended the service and the successor is not named yet. Rev Henry Burroughs of Boston will supply the pulpit for the present after receiving a call from St Mark's he declined the post due to private circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kelley
St. Mark’s Church
Henry Burroughs
Boston
St. Mark’s
Warren
Kansas letter corroborates border outrages and coercion
A Lawrence resident writes a friend in this city detailing brutal treatment of women by border ruffians and claims Kansas voters should back the Fremont ticket. The note asserts suppression of free speech, with threats against anyone opposing Atchison and Stringfellow, and echoes reports of the battle conditions around Franklin.
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Kansas
Lawrence
Franklin
Fremont
Atchison and
Stringfellow
Prov
President arrives in New York and meeting crowds
The President arrived in New York Tuesday evening and stayed at the Astor House. He departed by train in the morning and dined at the Massachusetts House in Springfield. A crowd of about ten thousand gathered to welcome him and heard the Mayor briefly praise his fixed determination not to be betrayed into a speech, and to reaffirm his resolve.
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Vrs Presipenn
S .Jovzngy
Dent
New York
Astor House
Massasott.House
Springfield
Norther Mexican tensions and press clash reported
Baltimore and New Orleans papers cite Texas dates of the 23rd and describe dauri preparing to resist the government forces with a plan to unfurl the Republic of Sierra Madre flag. The Charleston Mercury notes a duel between Taber and Magrath arising from a peremptory challenge over alleged offensive Mercury content.
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Baltimore
New Orleans
Texas
Mexico
Dauri
Republic of
Sierre Madre
Charleston Mercury
Taber
Megrath
Magrath
the Mercury
Murder trial tale from a Rochester tragedy in Port Hope
In Rochester New York Tuesday evening a report cites George Brogden and his wife tied to a fatal shooting of Thomas Heedergensdend. The alleged motive centers on revenge after a marital dispute with Brogden and his wife, Both men were young professionals in Port Hope with legal training.
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Rochester
New York
New-York-Evening-Post
George Broga
Thomas Heedergensdend
Brogdan
Séveril
Meinas
Tives
Port ‘Hope
Pettier
Ant
Great Oduer of 18564 Foretells Brilliant Comet Return
A New York paper reports astronomer Hind foresees a renewed appearance of a famous comet. Hidd, Liffr ow and Liffr ow team with Fabricius and Joachim Heller charts, while Halley backs the claim. The long awaited comet could appear momentarily, near at hand.
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Hidd
Liffrow
Imperial Pherentory
Vienna
Fabricius
Nuremburg
Joachim
Heller
Halley
Syya Mr. H
WN. Y
Democratic Doctrine Advocates Slavery Expansion and White Subjugation
The document attacks a Buchanan aligned slaveholding doctrine claiming the right of slaveholders to bring slaves into free states and stay as long as they wish. It cites Richmond Examiner and Southern voices asserting slavery’s natural and necessary status for both black and white labor, predicting future Northern adoption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free States
United States
South
James Buchanan
Democratic Party
Buchanan
Richmond Examiner
Virginia
Itq
Hey
South Carolina
Country dentist advertises painless care promises
Fragmentary OCR yields a dentist ad trumpeting painless treatment and no pain guarantees with emphasis on patient comfort. The garbled text hints at a bid or promise of satisfactory service though specifics remain unclear.
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Shdf
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Bristol Lraid
Caluain
Unis Bei
Young
Qpl
Greene
Hig Unitting
Tast
Noatz
Munro
I. Burgess
B.uill
N.Y
Apternoon
St. Howard
Coventry
George Washington
Wintian F. Greene
Cali
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