Revelations on Chicago Convention and rebel plot claim
Dr. Sanford Hunt recounts Col. Cunningham claiming rebel delegates at the Chicago Democratic Convention voted for McClellan and plotted freeing Confederate prisoners in Camp Douglas. He alleges Cooperates between Southern leaders and convention organizers aimed to ignite nationwide devastation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bffilo
Sanford RB. Hunt
Military Division of
the Gulf
Col. Cunningham
Hunt
Chicago
McClellan
Cal C
Tennessee
Inois
Dougiues
Wugines
Atorander Leng
Chin
Vallandigham
Fhig Cunningham
Nashville
Mec‘lellan
South Carolina’s Civil War Legacy Reversed in Convention Turnabout
A South Carolina exposé notes a dramatic shift from secession to abolition of slavery, transferring governor and presidential electors to the people, ending legislative selection, and assigning protections for the colored population. The writer praises postwar changes as a remarkable transformation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina
English financiers study American rail system for future investment
Bir Morton Peto and other English capitalists tour the United States to inspect railroads and western improvements. They note foreign ownership of major lines and cite wartime investments as evidence of English interest. They plan several large western line projects to revolutionize travel and commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bir
Morton Peto
Morton Statsa
Joan
Eg Tonridta
No clear article headline present from OCR fragment
Fragmentary text discusses aiding transportation between sections to boost business and prosperity for the community, with emphasis on friendly enterprise and regional economic improvement.
The Wilberforce Collegiate Institute Aid Appeal
A community letter urges support for the Wilberforce Collegiate Institute to educate freed Black men and women as teachers. It argues emancipation requires education and equality, invites colored volunteers, and directs inquiries to Rev J O Sherwin at Carolina Mills RI for more information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilberforce Collegiate Institute
Thoreentreaties
America
Calor
Caroling Milla
J. 0. Sherwin
Carolina Mills
Connecticut Votes Again On Negro Suffrage
A 19th century Rhode Island Herald reports Connecticut’s renewed vote on black suffrage, noting few eligible African descent residents and predicting regret over the principle. It also mentions Brown University president Rev Francis Wayland’s death, a Rhode Island Sunday School Convention, and various U.S. and international political mentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Wayland
Brown University
Providence
Oath for Confederate Officials Tested by Postwar Congress
Article discusses the proposed oath for all public officeholders, civil or military, requiring sworn loyalty to the United States. It notes the oath may block many members returned in December from former rebel states and questions whether qualified citizens can meet the new requirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Caereus
United States
James Clark
Clarke
Dapeceap
Balby
Tregutaritie
Ture
Joan L. Lyon
Johns Lyon
Chapel Street
New Haven
Conn
G Clark & Co
Canaday
Lycow
Irish Feminism Suppressed by British Government
British authorities deploy police and military to arrest Irish feminism supporters. An artillery battery is added in some cities as arrests rise. English journals debate U S aid to the movement, while The Times notes Britain and the U S deny any collaboration. Information about the seizure reportedly came from Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
London Times
Ireland
Trish
Washington
Gen Lee On Prospects From Petersburg Extract
An edited private letter attributed to Gen Lee urges calm, reason, and virtue to restore the nation. It calls citizens to engage in life with courage, promising material prosperity and advancement in science, virtue, and religion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trapex
Petersburg
Gan Lee
Abatement of Cholera Rejoiced Across Europe
News from Europe notes a falling cholera mortality in Italy and Spain and reports hopes that the disease will cease. Marseille shows no clear decline while warnings persist. Lisbon and Bucharest see fewer cases, with precautions still in place as authorities monitor the outbreak in Molde Wallaehia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Italy
Marseillee
Strinkean
Spanish
Lisbon
Bucharest
Molde Wallaehia
Time's Changes and Pickens Speech in Charleston
Francis W Pickens who introduced secession in South Carolina and became governor in 1861 spoke to Charlestonians after Fort Sumter. He declared slavery abolished and vowed the United States flag would not be raised over Fort Sumter while he presided, unless lowered in blood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis W Pickens
Palmetto
Fort Sumter
Fall River Industry and Population Figures Reported
The Fall River News notes industry growth and population figures. On May 1 the city had 310 residents aged 70 plus with 37 born in Rhode Island. City population grew from 1296 in 1810 to 17 525 this year and valuation rose from 150 045 to 12 134 990.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
Rhode Teland
New Steamboat Wharf Depot Planned by Neptune Company
Bristol based Neptune Steamboat Company has purchased a site near Long Wharf to build a new wharf and depot for its steamship line to New York. The move signals an upcoming season of steamer service between Bristol and New York, with operations expected to begin shortly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neptune Steamboat Company of
Bristol
Eharf
Long Wharf
New York West
Newspont News
Freshening Salt Fish and Other Updates
The article notes a correct method for freshening mackerel and salt fish using evaporation and skin orientation. It also reports a Buffalo, New York incident where John Saze, a returned soldier, beat his wife. a boarder, Fred Schafer, killed him with tailor’s shears while attempting to help. It mentions an Air Line Railroad proposal from New York to Boston to shorten the route by 25 miles, with a potential Montreal to New York through Portland connection. It cites Treasury Secretary plans to exchange 50 million 5 20 bonds for certificates of deposit, and various figures and notes on currency exchange and duties with dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Saze
Buffalo
N. Y
Fred Schafer
Schafer
New York
Boston
Grand Trunk Railway
Montreal
Curtis & Perelys
Wil Deaggiers
Ep Episcopalian Prop Provincial System Adopted in New York
The Episcipal convention in New York backed a provincial structure interlinking four or more dioceses per province with a two house provincial council. The upper house would include all bishops while the lower house would consist of clergy and laity from each diocese. A wide range of reports and events are noted from fires in Lexington Massachusetts to political and social tensions across the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epincipil Diocesan Convention
New York
Real Estate Transactions Septembers in City Lands
A list of land transfers shows multiple buyers and sellers including Fanny Reynolds Albert Manchester Jeremiah D Manchester and Josiah Pitman's wife. Properties range across streets such as Church High Wood Wardwall Thames Mount Lane and Hope with prices from 75 to 7900 dollars.
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Fanny Reynolds
Albert Manchester
Jeremiah D Manchester
Josiah Pitman
William A. Manchester
William R Taylor
David Waldron
Guardian
Mary
Perkins
Nathaniel Manchester
Church Street
High
Wood Streets
Charles H R Doringh
J Ruecell Ballock
Wardwall Street
D' Wolf
Camp Bronson & Sherry
Samuel D Wardwell
Wm. T UC Wardwell
Thames Steest
William “J. C. "Wardwell
Camp Brunsen & Sherry
Thames Street
Ranselear B Waldron
Tod Ruesell Buock
Mount Lane
Dorothy T. Horton
J Russell Bullock
James AW Parsons
Edward D ‘Colt
Hope Street
D'Wolf
Lure
J. Ruesall Bullock
Rachal S. Weeden
John S. Weeden
Mills Cut Week to Eleven Hours in Bristol and Warren
The Bristol Steam Mill Reynold Manufacturing Mill and Warren Manufacturing Company mills reduce weekly hours to eleven per day starting this week. In Bristol two factories begin at a morning time and end at six fifteen in the evening on five days, with Saturdays closing at four. After dinner time allowance, the total working hours amount to sixty six per week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Reynold Manufacturing Company
Warren Manufacturing Company
Warren
Rhode Island Society awards premiums for sheep at fair
The exhibition committee recommends two $5 premiums to Janes Dow Perry of this town for the best Southdown buck and for the four best Southdown ewe lambs. It also asks a $5 gratuity to Charles F. Herreshoff of this town for one Oxford Down buck six years old, one white lamb, and five ewe lambs of the same breed exhibited by him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island Society For the Encouragement of
Janes Dow Perry
Charles F. Herreshoff
Oxford
Election of Officers at The B Y M C Association Meeting
At the regular annual meeting the B Y M C Association elected officers for the year. Charles Sherry Jr was named President with several vice presidents and secretaries including Benjamin Greenwood and William J Miller. A standing committee drew members from St Michael's Episcopal Church State Street Methodist Episcopal Church Catholic Congregational Church First Baptist and South Christian Church. The Town Conner street lamp project was authorized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.Y. M. C. Association
Charles Sherry, Jr
Edward 8
Bubbist
Ezekiel Rich
William H. Spooner
Elnathan P. Browner
James P. Pierce
Benjamin Greenwood
William J. Miller
James E French
Charles
Spooner
Benjamin Vnd Gretne
Fyon South Christian Charch
Maxton
Pierce, Org
James A. Newman
Attempted break in at C J Fales store on Long Wharf
An attempted burglary at C J Fales Esq store at the head of Long Wharf left a broken glass and blood, suggesting the thief may have been injured. A dwelling near Warren and Fall River Railroad belonging to Richard Allen was destroyed by fire, likely from locomotive sparks.
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John McElroy
Mary Ann Blythe
M ‘P
Briache
Lynchburg
Coney
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Concord
C. J. Fales
Long Wharf
Warren
Warren and
Fall River
Richard Allen
Ourtach Arecian
Hal
Rowdy Irish youth and rain bring town notices
A Bay State town report notes a young Irishman arrested after pelting Lanegan’s store with stones, breaking lights, and causing disturbances before being detained and fined. It also mentions welcome rain, school leadership choices, church calls, and altered five dollar bills in circulation.
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Thames
Potter’ S
Jant
Trish Chan
Lanegan
Africa
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Webster
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Methodist Episcopal Churches of Rhode Teland
Pawtucket
J W Willett
Woonsucket
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England
Uau
Bank of London
General Grant
LaCrosse
Mr Grant
Grant
Cincinnati
Gen. Grant
Lee
Cincinnati Comercian
Railrad
Indiana
Lattina
Gen. Lee
Secretary of the Treasury
Lexington
Masa
Suspension Bridge
John L .Lurvey
Dubuque
Gen. Wilson
Wilmer
Alabama
Massachusetts
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New Jersey
Brazil
Paraguay
Vigor Aeturm
Montevideo
London
Timothy Walker
Exet Holliston
Mass
Rhode Ixland Union Bank
Newport
Likie Hive
Goddess of Liberty
North Carolina
Raleigh
Manne
Nicholas Nun Wert
Troy
Twina
Mag McMann
Springfield
Texas
Universallets of
Northwest
Richmond Commercial Bulletin
Johnson
Pithole
Penn
Youhd
Ronning
Sir John Franklin
Norful
V Vollunteer Service
Enliet As Regolara
New York Express
Burnside
Sherman
Lawrenceburg
Queen Victoria
Mowey
Alexandria
Mocal Attarrg
Conner
Nodn
Franklin Streets
Trishman
Nccdsed
Tor
LH. Arnold
C. P Oxhorne
Exeter
New Hampshire
Osborne
Andover
E. Wounderstand
Atlantic Bank Beaton
Hank
Richmond
DeWulf
Stambsul
Turkey
Littleton
Nhh
Frederick Blazeltina
Peaton
Halleck
Res
D. R. Clendenin
Aayrina
Pablia
Dhuggnite
Greenwich ‘St
Raqee Island
Headar’s
Conmanden-Im-Chrer
Crandall
James Y. Smith
KE. Barter
DR. Martin
Bradfont Street
C Joseph Fales
Ee Town Hall
Mattison
I.C. Gallup
Ladies Exchange
A. Greene
Justice of the Peace
Notary Public
Ofies
Tope Street
Phenix
B. T
Mrs. Winslow
Soorheng
Ans
Warner & CO
Brooklyn, N. Y
Talsottn
Hichley
Patsorry
Morranys
Aig
Matt
Canadas
Matt Talbott
Mott Talbott & Co
Fulton St
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