Lincoln Johnson Ticket Appears on the Ballot
The slate lists Abraham Lincoln for president from Illingie with Andrew Johnson as vice president representing Tennessee. Presidential electors include Robert B. Cranston of Newport William B. Slater of Smithfield Rowse Babcock of Weaterly and Simon Henry Greene of Warwick.
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Illingie
Andrew Johnson
Robert B. Cranston
Newport
William 8. Slater
Smithfield
Rowse Babcock
Weaterly
Simon Hlanry Greene
Warwick
Charges Against Lincoln Reveal Loyal Opposition’s Tyranny
A defense of President Lincoln argues that opponents’ charges are false and that his wartime actions were necessary to preserve the Union and the Constitution. The piece contends liberty flourishes where the government protects it and condemns critics who oppose extraordinary measures in emergencies.
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Lincoln
Constitution
Ennons
Fragmentary political accusation text in old newspaper
The fragment discusses distrust of trusted voices and accusations aimed at the President. It contends that delivering the matter to enemies would prove traitorous principles and a traitorous spirit, reflecting partisan rhetoric of the era.
Union victors reported in Ohio Indiana and Pennsylvania results
The State Elections report Union majorities across Ohio Indiana and Pennsylvania with estimated wins in several counties and congressional districts. Ohio shows a 40 000 home vote lead with about sixteen or seventeen Union Congressmen elected. Pennsylvania estimates vary but point to a Union majority around five thousand on home votes with a largely Union Legislature.
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Ohio
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Indiazoa
Washington
Alexandria
Philadelphia
Union State Committee
North Auerican
Union
Puryr Election Forecast: Lincoln Johnson Victory Likely
The text argues that Lincoln and Johnson will win the electoral vote with states named: Maine Massachusset Maine? New Hampshire Connecticut Vermont Rhode Island Ohio Michigan Indiana Iowa Wisconsin Minnesota Kansas and others totaling 119 votes, more than enough to secure election, with New York Pennsylvania Maryland West Virginia California and Oregon expected to support Abraham.
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Lincoln
Johnson
Maine
Massachusette
New Hampshire
Connecticut
Vermont
Rhode Taland
Ohio
Michigan
Indiana
Imincie
Iowa
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Kaneas
New York
Pennsylvania
Maryland
West Virginia
California
Oregon
Abraham
Brownell Carriages Praised by Barnstable Cattle Show
A writer to the Barnstable Cattle Show commends George L. Brownell of New Bedford for his carriages. Foreman Giles G Barker oversees the factory, which employs nearly a hundred and produces fine turns outs shipped to Boston and New York.
Politicians Seek Office Yet Hide True Allegiances
The text notes men who delay revealing political opinions until they know which side will prevail, and others who pretend to support the Union or current administration while secretly aligning with the opposite party. Such duplicity breeds distrust and is deemed unfit.
Metal-Tipped Shoes Save Children From Higher Costs
In the Boston Journal a note urges parents to consider Metal-Tipped Shoes to lower annual footwear costs for children. The piece highlights savings, plus the benefit of avoiding wet feet that ruin stockings and threaten health by worn-out toe areas.
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Boston
Farragut declines command due to ill health in Civil War note
The Washington Chronicle reports the North Atlantic Blockading Squadron command was offered to Rear Admiral Farragut but he refused because of illness. Officer David D. Porter was appointed to the post.
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Washington
North Atlantic
Farragut
David D. Porter
Rhode Island Institute of Instruction Meets in Phoenix
The Rhode Island Institute of Instruction held a two day session at Phoenix Friday and Saturday. The next meeting is scheduled in East Greenwich on Friday October 1st.
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Rhode Island Institute of Instruction
Phoenix
East Greenwich
Governor Smith Sets November 24 as Day of Thanksgiving
The article reports that His Excellency Governor Smith will appoint November 24 to be observed as a day of thanksgiving in the state.
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Smith
Campaign for the Union semi weekly paper noted
An association in Boston Room Nov 8 Studio Building publishes a semi weekly paper The Campaign for the Union for distribution of interesting material pertaining to the Presidential Canvass. The publication is intended to aid the Union cause.
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Studio Building
Boston
Death of Chief Justice Roger B Taney at 87 in Washington
Chief Justice Roger B Taney died in Washington after a brief illness. He was 87 years old. The long serving jurist led the Supreme Court through the mid-19th century.
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Roger B Taney
Supreme Court of the United States
Washington
Mosquito Perils and Civil War News From Taunton Audit
The writer recalls a sleepless night battling mosquitoes while describing detestable intruders. He reports attending the North Bristol Agricultural Fair in Taunton with Governor Andrews and General Burnside as guest speakers. He notes the Confederate Georgia vessel at a local port and praises the Clifford Guards, his neighbor Phineas K. Clark, and the return of veterans, calling for proper welcome.
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New Bepban
Oa. Ob
North Bristol Society
Thoreday
Taunton
Myrickville
Andrews
Burnside
Brigade
Boston
Georgia
Semmes
Spain
Clifford Guards
Massachusetts Regiment
Chureday
New Bedford
Cornelia Rowland Jr
Roanoke Island
Phineas K. Clark
Bristol
Cliford Guards
Sth Mass
Fight Copperheads to Support the Union War Effort
An officer in Gen. Phil Sheridan’s army urges soldiers to oppose Copperhead rivals who would seek an armistice with the rebels. He argues perseverance will honor the noble men fighting for the Union and the flag, and warns against betrayal or leniency toward those seeking peace with the rebellion.
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Phil Sheridan
Mexican Empire era silver coin described in Picayune
The New Orleans Picayune notes a Maximilian era Mexican silver coin. One side shows the Mexican Republic eagle with an imperial crown and the words Imperial Mexicano. The reverse bears Cents 1864 between two laurel wreaths.
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New Orleans Picayune
Imperio Mexicano
Townsall Union Meeting Draws Large Town Hall Crowd
A large appreciative audience gathered at Town Hall to hear speeches by Hon. Abraham Payne of Providence and Charles Blake, Esq., of this town. President Jamed D W Perry reflected on the late state election, the glee club impressed attendees, and the event marked the fourth in a series of successful Union Meetings during the campaign.
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Townsall
Town Hall
Abraham Payne
Providence
Charles Blake
Jamed DW. Perry
Glee Club
Model Stable Completes Construction For Norris
A new stable built by Mr James T Freeborn for Colonel Samuel Norris is finished at the southeast corner of Hope and State streets near the owner’s residence. The lower floor provides stalls for four to five horses a carriage room washing and harness spaces while the upper story holds grain bins hay bedding and a hostler’s room with the remainder finished as a billiard room. The structure features ventilation water supply gas lighting and modern conveniences with excellent workmanship evident throughout.
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James Tfreeborn
Samuel Norris
Hope
State Streets
McClellan Free Concert Speech Sparks Union Backlash
In this town last week an out of town speaker at the McClellan Free Concert declared that if McClellan is elected Jefferson Davis would return to the Union, or else the South should not be compelled to rejoin. The remark drew attention amid references to cotton speculations.
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McClellan
Jefferson Davis
Tennessee
Chicago
Metallia
Paik
England
Athd
Hetean
Phillipton
Cante Pep
Bodhel
Avoyraeeon
Sully
Flag rope vandalism reported on State street
A malicious individual cut the rope supporting the Lincoln and Johneon flag across State street several nights ago. A new rope has been installed and the area has been cut in several places since the act. The writer condemns the act and suggests the culprit deserves to test a rope again.
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Gy. Sune
Lincoln
Johneon
State Street
Lincoln Johnson Supporters in Bristol Rally for Next Month Vote
In this town many long time voters who have backed the Democratic party now back the current administration and will vote for Lincoln and Johnson on the eighth of next month. Old Bristol is counted on for a strong Chin majority.
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Lincoln
Johnson
Old Bristol
Lincoln Resigns Fire Company Foreman Post
At the King Philip Fira Company No. 4 quarterly meeting in Dall on Tuesday evening Captain B M Lincoln resigned as Foreman. Earl P. Bowen was elected Foreman for the remainder of the term.
E Rev Win Stowe Address at Bristol Female Charitable Society
E Rev Win Stowe delivered a notably interesting discourse at Saint Michael's Church before the Bristol Female Charitable Society on Sunday evening. A contribution of fifty two dollars was raised for the Society.
Large crowd visits State street saloon on Sunday
Uncle J A reports a large number of people visited a drinking saloon on State Street last Sunday and notes several who aided in the filing left in a warped condition. He asks that no cards be added to this notice.
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J.a
Peraune
State Street
Water found at 16 feet at National India Rubber Company
The National India Rubber Manufacturing Company reports a well at their factory site reached sixteen feet and found a plentiful supply of high quality water suitable for manufacturing use.
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National India Rubber Manufacturing Company
Museum Exhibition Draws Good Audiences This Week
Gr Chuce and Newsomb's Museum of Art was shown at Town during Monday to Wednesday sessions. It attracted decent crowds and left visitors satisfied with the display in a period-accurate town newspaper tone.
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Gr Chuce & Newsomb
Geverw
Grapes Sent by Mr George W King Reach Our Office
Fine looking bunches of grapes of excellent quality from the garden of Mr George W King on Franklin street arrived at our office via his agency on Thursday. The thanks of our office are extended.
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George W. King
Franklin Street
Town cheer over private dispatch proves costly show
A Thursday morning demonstration by a small group of Democrats, prompted by a private dispatch, proved to be an extravagant expenditure of breath and time, according to local observers.
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Democrate
Bristolians from Fourth R. I. Regiment Return Home
The Bristol community welcomed five soldiers from the Fourth R. I. Regiment back home last week. Named Bristolians included John Dunbar John Q. Adama Vincent Clase Joseph Wilmarth and Nathan Wilmared.
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R. I
John Dunbar
John Q. Adama
Vincent Clase
Joseph Wilmarth
Nathan
Providence Warren and Bristol poll closes with party results
The last Saturday evening down train on the Providence Warren and Bristol Railroad was polled with Lincoln 67 McClellan 36 and 3 scattering.
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Providence, Warren and Bristol
Lincoln
McClellan
Book subscription terms in colonial advert
The notice offers the Pyesxix for one year and Gopgr's Lady's Boox for 1865 at four dollars and fifty cents in advance.
Grant Says Union Has Strong Position in Current War
Lieut. Gen. Grant spoke last Friday night on the military situation calling the northern operations near Petersburg and the advance as strong, with entrenched rebels facing losses but the rebellion apparently tottering toward overthrow.
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Grant
Sherman
Sheridan
Sherman invites Georgia governor to conference in perilous moment
A correspondent reports General Sherman invited Governor Brown of Georgia to a private conference. Brown may have accepted, but the timing is unclear as Union advances push toward Macon and Augusta. The anecdote describes boards in the lines and a potential meeting under guard.
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N. ¥. Post
Atlanta
Sherman
Brown
Georgit
Georgia
Shermad
Ole Day
Macon
Augusta
Whisky Speculation Blamed in Prices Drop and Firm Failures
The Cleveland Hznaup denounces whisky speculation as a major factor in the current decline of provisions and many firm failures in Chicago and beyond. He cites a Chicago freight house stacked with high wines in barrels and warns that even a small price move could lift values dramatically.
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Chicago
Cleveland Hznaup
Congress
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad Company
Four Great American Historians Back Lincoln Re election
The essay notes Motley Bancroft Hildreth and Kirke advocate Lincoln re election. It cites poets Longfellow Bryant Whittier Hulmes Lowell Bayard Taylor Steadman Baker and scholars Emerson Marsh Everett Curtis Lieber Sparks backing the Union. It argues prominent literary figures align with patriotism and national welfare at a pivotal historical moment.
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Motley
Bancroft
Hildreth
Kirke
Abraham Lincoln
Longfellow
Bryant Whittier
Hulmes
Lowell
Bayard Taylor
Steadman
Baker
Emerson
Marsh
Everett
George Witham Curtis
Lieber
Sparks
Party of the Union
Liberty
Death of a Husband and Wife from Griet
The Troy Presa notes that on July 18 during the iron moulders picnic Stephen Kennedy drowned when a small boat capsized on the river Mr Ik. His father John Kennedy’s sorrow led to his death weeks later. The wife, an estimable companion, broke down and died yesterday joining her husband and son. She leaves five children to be cared for by friends.
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Stephen Kennedy
John Kennedy
Pionio
Bruoken Hearted
Fatal Railroad Accident Kills Beaton and Providence Brakeman
Theodore Pratt a brakeman and acting conductor on the ten o'clock freight on the Beaton and Providence railroad was killed near the East Junction Attleborough by contact with a bridge. He had just returned from three years service in Company E Third Rhode Island Regiment. His remains were brought to Providence to the home of his uncle D. S. McDougald 123 Friendship Street.
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Theodore Pratt
Beaton and Providence
East Junction
Attleborough
Lie
Third
Rhode Island Regiment
D. 8S
McDougald
Friendship Street
Providence Post
Sure to be Taken
A Cincinnati speech claims Richmond will fall in the current campaign, with a German orator saying it would be taken if chained to the heavens. The remark reflects a strong public belief that Grant will have what he needs to secure the victory.
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Richmond
Cincinnati
Grant
Assault on Thomas Kenney by rowdies shocks Hartford
A band of 16 to 18 men attacked Thomas Kenney of Hartford on Sunday night breaking into his home and savagely assaulting him. They cut off one of his ears with a sharp instrument in an unprovoked attack linked to his strong union stance.
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Hartford Cucrann
Thomas Kenney
K Ieastrong
Union M&o
Brown's Bronchial Troches Offer Direct Lung Relief
Sozz Taroat Coven CoLp and similar troubles threaten serious pulmonary affections if unchecked. Brown's Bronchial Troches are formulated to reach the disease seat and provide almost instant relief.
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Brown
Patchwork of War News and Political Fever Flashes Across Regions
The brief newspaper chronicle surveys Civil War politics and campaigns with notes on McClellan, Sheridan, and Lincoln prospects. It reports potato market prices, naval experiments on the Mississippi, and military movements, alongside local incidents from Wheeling and Newburyport, plus New York hospital crowds and drafts in Connecticut.
Official War Bulletin Detail on Cavalry Engagement
From Van-Deraatxenr Oct 12 8 40 p m Gen Grant Sherman and Sheridan dispatches show no movements. Sheridan reports cavalry engagement last Sunday with enemy routed beyond May port. battery and horses captured exchanged for damaged mounts. Casualties on the 9th under 60. 8th Ohio men dispersed guarding North Shenandoah bridge have returned except officers. Erwin M4 Stanton Secretary of War.
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Van-Deraatxenr
Diz
Grant
Sherman
Sheridan
Sioe
Thas
Rude
Newmarket
8Th Ohio
Shenahduah
Erwin
Battle Report Near Fort Nelson In Tennessee Skirmish
Lieut. Colonel Weaver with ninety colored troops repelled a rebel attack five miles below Fort Nelson. Two hundred rebels under Lieut. Lowery attacked. Lowery and Capt Gurdy killed. Twenty five rebel soldiers killed or wounded. Federal forces suffered three killed and nine wounded.
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Clarcavitiz
Tenn
Weaver
Oinety
Fort Nelson
Lowery
Gurdy
Rebels destroy Lamine bride near Sedalia Missouri
From Missouri St Louis Oct 12 reports say rebels destroyed the Lamine bridge near Sedalia five miles from the city on the Pacific railroad. Gen Price is reported in the Booneville vicinity harassed by Gen Sanborn from the rear and pursued.
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St Louie
Lamine Bride
Sedalia
Pacific
Gen Price
Booneville
Gen. Sanborn
Funk
Deserter wave hits Union forces as discontent grows
From the James River New York dateline October 13 reports the Triecxe correspondent with Butler notes rising exhaustion and disorganization in the rebel army. More than fifty deserters arrive detailing broad dissatisfaction while six crew members of the ironclad Virginia desert.
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James River
New York
Triecxe
Butler
Rehal
Virginia
Expedition Returns With Rebels and Spoils
A successful expedition under Col. McCable, which left Vidalda on the 26th ult., has returned to Natchez. It captured rebel Colonel Wilkins and 4 Quptaina, along with several guerillas, 400 head of cattle, 150 mules, 50 horses, cotton and woolen cloths, arms and ammunition, and 37 recruits.
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Catao
Natchez
McCable
Vidalda
Wilkins
Quptaina
Admiral Porter Leads North Atlantic Squadron at Fortress Monroe
Admiral Porter assumed command of the North Atlantic Squadron this morning replacing Admiral Lee. The transition was signalled by a salute from the U S steamship Brooklyn at Fortress Monroe on October 12.
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Fortress Monroe
Admiral Porter
Admiral Lee
U.S
Brooklyn
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