Echo from Richmond warns of rebel retaliation after Emancipation
The commentary argues Lincoln's Proclamation destabilizes the Confederacy and predicts slave insurrection, mass violence, and brutal measures by rebels. It contrasts Northern and Southern actions, questions humanity of slavery, and notes a shift in Confederate stance. The piece also cites military movements by Buell and Bonaparte, plus Glasgow cotton trade distress.
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Richmond
South
Abraham Lincoln
Congress
Lincoln
Ndt
Congressional representation in 38th Congress study
The text notes 145 Congress members to be chosen this fall in the royal States. seven already elected. thirty deferred until next year. and fifty seven districts in the secession States will be unrepresented in the Thirty-eighth Congress if the rebellion continues.
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Congress
Bristol Female Charitable Society 50th Anniversary Meeting
The Bristol Female Charitable Society marked its fiftieth anniversary with Dr. Shepard leading prayer, a year-end financial report showing a balance of 835, and elections of officers including Mrs. Shaper and Mrs. French. A list of original members is printed and notes on income sources and charitable expenditures through 1861 are summarized.
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Bristol Female Charitablé ‘Society
Bristol Female Charitable Society
Shepard
Baptist Church
Commercial Bk
Bristol
Bank of Bristol
Phenix Bank
Frov
Union Bank
Korn
D’watt
Shaper
French
John Norris
Ay Alden
M. Spooner
Coggeshall
Briggs
Elizabeth Griswold
Ann D’ Wolf
Lydia Collins
Ann Eliza D' Wolf
Sally Bradford
Eliza Dalton
Harriet Fales
Mary Wood
Julian M. Jones
Hannah Litte
Lydia Atwood
Susan Earl
Abigal Ingraham
Betsy Bourn Russell
Parnell ‘Taylor Russel
Nancy Bourn
Nancy Fuales
Phoebe Fuales
Mary Ann Bourn
Maria Griswold
Charlotte D’wolf
Charlotte D’ Wolf
Abby D' Wolf
Hannah le Baron
Tabitha Bosworth
Mary D' Wolf
Nabby D’ Wolf
Lydia Wardwell
Hannah Howland
Abby Wardwell
Lydia Richmond
Hannah Wardwell
Lydia Smith
Ancy Gladdin
Phoebe Howlatt
Sally Diman
Amarintha Smith
Hannah Throon
Martha Towne
Dolly Borden
Charlotte Fales
Lucy Coggeshall
Sally Walker
Eliza Wyatt
Susan B. Wyatt
Betsy Bardine
Sally Tilley
Betray Luther
Union Bk
Freitas
Phenix Bk
Providence
A. F. Aspen
Salt in Alabama and shortages in the South after the war
A Philadelphia bound lady from Alabama reports abundant salt laid in before the war and plenty of poor coffee for slaves, ample provisions but scarce medicines causing suffering. The government is promoting cotton mills producing cloth for soldiers. Business thrives in Richmond yet prices soar across the South.
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Philadelphia
Alabama
South
Richmond
Contraband Flow Continues Into Port Royal
A Port Royal letter reports ongoing arrivals of contrabands with no cessation in the stream. The volume is believed to be greater currently than before, indicating a steady and possibly increasing flow.
Thanksgiving Day Proclaimed in New Hampshire
The Governor of New Hampshire appoints Thursday, November 27 as a day of thanksgiving and praise in the state.
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New Hampshire
Thieving Incident At Burgess Store Window
A thief broke a large pane of glass in Burgess’s book store display on Hope Street and stole items including a glass ship from the Bohemian Troupe of Glass Blowers. Five dollars worth of watch jewelry belonging to Mr Baxter were taken. Three Providence girls were arrested and jailed for examination as suspects. The town laments fruit theft and urges vigilance to curb this rising petty crime.
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Burgess
Baxter
Providence
Pearce
Fire destroys White carriage factory in New Bedford
Fire swept the William Q. White carriage manufactory in New Bedford on Saturday night leaving only the front shop intact. Losses include Loason building with 1200 insurance and 400 on carriages, plus rear shop damage of 400 with 300 insured. Fire also threatened adjacent buildings and briefly set Advent Church and Friends Meeting House before flames were quenched.
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New Bedford
William Q. White
Loason
Jamoa M. Tripp
White
The
Mercury
Advent Church
Friends’ Meeting House
Funeral of Gen Rodman in Providence Under Tent
The funeral of Gen Rodman was held in Providence on Saturday under a tent in front of the State House. President Sears and Rev Dr Hall led religious services. Ex Mayor Rodman Governor Sprague Senator Anthony and Rev Dr Sears spoke. Interment followed in South Kingston.
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Founsrator Bric
Roowan
Gen
Rodman
Providence
State House
Sears
Hall
Sprague
Anthony
Abraham Payne
Kingston
Gen. Rodman
Entertaining Troupe Closes Show Series Tonight
The Grass Briow troupe wraps up its exhibition run in town with shows tonight. The act is praised for its instructive and pleasing character and draws public patronage. An afternoon performance targets ladies and children with 10 cent tickets and a complimentary gift. A prize for the homeliest man in the audience is announced for the evening.
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Oy Grass Briow
Fatal boiler explosion at Providence planing mill
Two of the injured from the Sweet & Co planing mill blast died the next evening. The others hurt were reported as doing well. Officials attribute the blast to low water in the boilers possibly from carelessness or a supply-pipe blockage, with exact cause still undetermined.
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Messrs. Sweet & Co
Providence
Walton
Cornell
Subscription Reminder From War Committee
The War Committee asks those who have not paid their volunteer fund subscriptions to deliver the amount to Treasurer A. Sidney D' Wolf or any War Committee member at once as funds are needed immediately.
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Prease
War Committee
Ssme
A. Sidney, D' Wolf
Grarts Bennett Munro Presents Early Amber Grapes
Grarts Bennett Munro Esq thanks recipients for a liberal supply of Early Amber grapes. The specimen shows large size and fine quality, evidencing care and attention to produce superior fruit.
Trader selling unbroken barrels of flour must be licensed
A court ruling states that selling a barrel of flour without breaking it makes a trader a dealer and obliged to obtain a license, but only when selling to other dealers, not to retail customers.
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Acta
Thomas G. Larner
Boutwell
Treasury Departuent
Office of
Internal Revere
Gro
Boutweil
Scarcity of Horses Among McClellan Cavalry
Three to four thousand cavalry in General McClellan's army lack horses as the Quartermaster's department refuses to pay the high price required for purchase.
Giant 15 Inch Gun Tests Under Captain Dahlgreen
Captain Dahlgreen personally oversees tests of a massive 15 inch gun newly arrived from a Pittsburg foundry. The enormous powder charge uses grains nearly as large as hickory nuts.
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Dahlgreen
Pittsburg
Almanac of Tomas and Orp Farwens Established in 1793
The 1863 edition of Tomas' Orp Farwens' Almanac is received as a long familiar fixture in the household. The publication, known as an old friend, marks its long-standing presence since its establishment in 1793.
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Tomas’ Orp-Farwens
England Physician Reports Garibaldi Injury Favorable Recovery
A London physician reports Garibaldi’s injury improving as the ball is said to have struck and broken the inner bone of the ankle. The wound remains tid open and shows favorable progression.
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England
Garibaldi
Jeff C. Dasis Held at Galt House in St Louis
The Missouri Republican reports Col. Jeff C. Dasis remains in his room at the Galt House in St Louis and omits any doubt he will be honorably acquitted. It lists a Black prisoner named Jim Groa from Rhode Island among inmates at the Richmond military prison.
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Missouri Republican
Col
Jeff. C. Dasis
Galt House
St. Louis
Exiata
Richmod
Jim Groa
Rhode Teland
New Postal Currency Proposed Circling White Metal Stamps
Reports from Washington state a New England plan for a circular postal currency stamp set in white metal with mica cover. The scheme aims to replace paper notes, funded by inventors, with eight years needed to reach fifty million pieces at current issue rates.
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Washington
New England
Congress
Flag Presented to Eleventh Regiment at Camp Ground
On Monday morning a regulation National Flag was presented to the Eleventh Regiment by the ladies of Providence. The ceremony occurred at the Camp Ground before the regiment donors and a large crowd. Hon. Wm. M. Rodman gave the presentation speech. Lieut. J. T. Edwards replied for the regiment. Standard bearer Jonathan E. Bell received a revolver. the flag cost $100 in New York.
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City of
Providence
Wm. M. Rodman
J. T. Edwards
Jonathan E. Bell
New York
Eleventh Regiment R I Volunteers Leave Providence
The Eleventh Regiment R I Volunteers departed Providence on Monday night around 8 oclock, boarding cars at Olneyville for New York. The move was unexpected, caused bustle at the Camp Ground, and the unit left in high spirits praising their readiness. The Twelfth regiment will not be ready to move for several days.
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R. I
Providence
Olneyville
New York
Explosion from kerosene lamp injures Currans in Newport
An explosion of a kerosene lamp occurred Sunday night in Newport injuring Mr. and Mrs. Curran. The note warns readers to beware of inexpensive kerosene as some grades are nearly as explosive as gunpowder.
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Newport
Borer Explosion Destroys Sweet and Co Planing Mill
A boiler explosion at Si ons A. Sweet & Co planing mill at Friendship and Potter streets injured six men. Engineer John Walton was badly mutilated and crushed, Samuel S Cornell suffered a leg and arm fractures with severe scalds, and owner Mr. Sweet was trapped but not fatally hurt. Other workers Thompson Goddard and Bullock sustained varying injuries while Muldoon escaped unscathed, blown into Friendship street. The blast sent debris across Pine Street. The incident occurred shortly after 2 PM Tuesday.
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Sions A. Sweet & Co
Friendship
Potter Streets
John Walton
Mr. Sweet
Samuel 5. Cornell
John Muldoon
Geo. Thompson
Mr. Goddard
Joseph R. Bullock
Sweet
Cornell
Thompson
Goddard
Muldoon
Friendship Street
Prize Sunbeam Arrives with 250000 Value Gunboat Prize
The British steamer Sunbeam, captured September 28 off Wilmington while attempting to run the blockade, landed at New Bern from Liverpool with cargo over two hundred fifty thousand dollars. Owned by Mr Laird of Liverpool, the iron vessel carries brandy gunpowder and medical supplies and was built at Birkenhead five years ago.
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Turday
Newbern
N.C
London
New Inlet
United States
Georgia
Mystic
Wilmington
Birkenhead
Aerburn
Liverpool
Mexico
Halifax
Metamoras
Laird
M. P
Dr. Livingston
N. Y. Post
Navy Spratt Ratton Action on Spirit Ration
Washington correspondence notes that claims of sailor discontent over Congress abolishing the spirit ration are false. Admiral Dappont reports his crew boxed wines and sent them ashore after the law’s passage, with only a single petition from a merchant vessel crew influenced by officers. No complaints reached the Department from Admiral Farragut’s or Davis’s squadrons, and 370 officers have been dismissed for drunkenness since the rebellion began.
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Navy
Spratt Ratton
Congress
Dappont
Farragut
Admiral Davis
Jack
Wash. Cor. N. Y. Tribune
Irishman burns self with turpentine lamp accident
The Lewiston Journal reports Irish resident Shehan of Lewiston suffered severe burns after attempting turpentine remedy for rheumatism. He stripped to apply the liquid while holding a lamp, the flame igniting his clothing. Bystanders extinguished the blaze, but his limbs were badly burned.
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Ruogowariow
Lewiston Journal
Shehan
Furloughs Granted By Burnside Despite Opposition
Cor correspondent reports that Burnside issues furloughs for the sick and wounded despite officers' opposition. A local man sends a damaged U S musket from Antietam, found near the bridge, suggesting it may be stolen and sent to the Journal.
Tract Lets Gunshot Patient Laugh at Dancing Warning
A Washington hospital visitor handed out religious tracts and learned a man with both legs shot off smiled at the gift. He explained the tract warned against dancing and, since he could not stand or walk, he believed he could not fall into that sin.
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Washington Hospital
George Fracis Train Speaks After Meeting Adjourning
George Fracis Train attempted to address a meeting in Faneuil Hall Monday after Mr. Sumners finished speaking. Police said the hall was hired for other purposes, Train insisted on speaking and was taken to the lock-up.
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George Fracis Train
Faneuil Tall
Sumners
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