Debate on Fillmore Fremont ties and the 1856 vote
In a Saturday Chronicle discussion the author argues voting for Fillmore helps Buchanan by risking a House victory for the latter. The piece questions party purity and warns that electing Fremont remains preferable to sustaining a Northern driven bloc. It cites Albany and Rochester speeches to challenge sectional politics.
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Fillmore
Weare
Bu Ineau
Yasic
Buchanan
Fremont
Olr -Buchanans
Seriough
Isihee
Mr. Fillmore
Iremont
Remont
Ellie
Col. Fremont
Atr
Assassination Threats Anchor Fremont Debate
In a pointed critique, the piece condemns threats against James C. Fremont and cites Preston Brooks praising violence. It argues that powerful figures support baseless rhetoric to gain influence, endangering public trust and the integrity of Congress and the nation.
Fremont and Union rally at Court House address by Alexander Mergett
A large Fremont and Union gathering filled the Court House on Wednesday evening to hear Alexander Mergett of Providence. Fremont Glee Club performed songs, and many ladies attended. The crowd showed great enthusiasm with three cheers for Fremont and the Union and for the lecturer.
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Fremont
Union
Court House
Alexander Mrgcett
Providence
Fremont Glee Club
Union, and Threug
Ereimont Stack
Newspapers Sold to J Hobart Aims at Breemount and Dayton
The Newport Daily News and a weekly Herald of the Times are purchased by J Hobart Esq and will support Breemount and Dayton. The papers previously backed Fillmore and Donelegn. Cranston and Norman, former proprietors, retire with best wishes for future prosperity as Hobart joins the editorial corps.
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Newport, Daily News
A Weekly
Herald of the Times
J. Hobart
Breemount
Dayton
Fillmore
Donelegn
Messrs. Cranston & Norman
Hobart
New
Enterprise
Wwejcomme
Corps
Sudden Weather Change Brings Ice Thaw and Plant Loss
A sudden shift in weather brought a north east wind and rain, followed by bitter cold. Ice formed up to a quarter inch thick overnight on Tuesday and Wednesday, causing many citizens to lose plants due to the abrupt freeze.
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Nort
Pennsylvania and Indiana Vote Across the Line in Early Returns
Early returns from Pennsylvania show a tight statewide race with Democrats claiming gains in 15 seats but uncertain overall outcome. Indiana reports Willard leading in 43 counties with Republicans winning several congressional districts. Ohio cites Campbell's Third District lead and a mix of Republican and Democratic victories nationwide as results trickle in.
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Easton
Wallkestarre Saje
Wayne County
Democratic Committee
Wheeling
Washington County
Indiana
Cincinnati
Willard
Cleveland
Segond
Wilson
Colfax
Brenton
Pettit
Congress
Ohio
Campbell
Night prowlers arrested for assault on watch
Several young men known for prowling streets at night were arrested on Monday for rescuing a person from the night watch on Saturday and for abusing the watch. The writer says such behavior must be stopped to teach them a lesson.
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Night Watch
Watch
Border troubles and depredations push Kansas settlers away
Letters from Kansas describe robberies and murders by border ruffians driving free soil settlers into distress. Nineteen wagon lands have left Topeka returning north, and Governor Geary’s policies are blamed for leaving settlers with little hope. A Lawrence letter notes severe food scarcity and lack of basic supplies for a man with nine children.
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Kansas
Topeka
Geary
Lawrence
Boston Advertiser
Priest Denies Eucharist Claim In Fremont Incident
Rev Constantine Pise of St Charles Romany Catholic Church denounces as false the Express report that as Congress Chaplain he gave the Eucharist to Col Fremont. The Herald cites Mexico advices dated October 2 noting rising tension between Great Britain and the Republic and British moves in Tepic affair with a British envoy awaiting instructions.
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Lin Naitsp
New York
Constantine Pise
St. Charles Romany Catholic Church
Congress
Col
Fremont
Herald
Mexico
Tepic
Asenbaya
Gulf
West Coasis
Southern Governors to Meet at Raleigh Over Fremont Presidency
Reports state the governors of fifteen Southern states will gather in Raleigh to discuss necessary steps if Fremont is elected president, amid attempts to frighten the public.
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Copunnia, & GC
Raleigh
Mor‘row
Fremont
Parade of New York firemen draws vast crowd
The New York firemen parade on Monday drew a massive crowd, with estimates of about one hundred fifty thousand spectators along Broadway. Six hundred twenty seven firemen participated, and after the procession distressed mothers gathered at the chief of police office to locate missing children, fifty two of whom were returned home by telegraph.
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New York Firstien
New York
Broadway
Ifty-Two
Henniste
Richmond Enquirer
Mr. Dawson
West Union
Virginia
Charaeter
Paithardis
New Bedford
Hitéh
Pti
New
Belford
Arrival of the steamship Persia and international notes
The Persia docked at 9:30 with Liverpool dates of October 4. Reports discuss Naples demonstrations urged to pause during Mediation, Belgrade boundary notes, and Serpent Island. Britain and Russia notes on Serpents. Austrian and French troop rumors in Italy. Bank of France bullion decline and Vienna reserves. Fulton reached Southampton. Arabia to Liverpool. Persia ferried 200+ passengers. Latitude 49.50 N, longitude 33.49 W noted Saynnac passage.
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New Forks
Royal
Persia
Judkins
Liverpool
Perneal Saeses
Benverpool
Naples
Belgrade
Isle of Serpents
Brussel Nord
Paris
London
France
England
Martinis
Apies
Austris
Britain
Russia
Italy
Denmark
Bank of France
Bank of Vienna
Southampton
Arabia
Asia Jah
End of the Court Martial in Rhode Island 1856
Governor and Commander-in-Chief dissolves the court martial for Col William W Brown of Providence First Light Infantry. Brown is released from arrest and will resume command. The order absolves him from trial and assigns responsibility for execution to Major General Burnside.
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Col. Brown
State OF
Rhode Island
Providence Plantations
Executive Department
Providence
Wm. W. Brown
Providence Light Infantry
Joseph S. Pitman
Burnside
Fist
Pitman
Brown
W. W. Brown
William W. Brown
Providence First Light Infantry
Courtis
Willam W. Brown
William W. Hoppin
Adjutant General
Savannah Crew Demands Release as Navy Delays
Naval correspondent reports on the U S ship Savannah at Rio de Janeiro dated September 1. The Secretary of the Navy will not relieve the Savannah until December, hundreds have exceeded terms and seek discharge from service amid mutiny hopes. The Germantown is ready to sail for Montevideo. The Savannah appears as a museum full of tropical curios for home presents.
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Naval
United States
Savannah
Rio Janeiro
Secretary of the Navy
Servite
Mulipy
Montevideo
New York
Whipple Defends Fremont in 1856 Letter to Friends
Rhode Island’s Hon. John Whipple denounces office-hunters and bribery in a public defense of Fremont. He praises Fremont’s character, compares him to Webster and Clay, and warns against corruption in American politics. He notes his private wish for the public to discern deeds from words.
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Fremonts
John Whipple
Rhode Island
United States
Websters
Clay
Krbmont
Chicago
Fremont
Wm.s. Patten
Washington
Webster
West
Buchanan
New England
Europe
New. York
Tribune
Resignation and orders in Rhode Island Militia dated 1836
The document records General Burnsides resignation as Major General of the Rhode Island Militia effective immediately. It includes orders transferring command to Brigadier General Josuin S. Pirman and notes divisions of militia in Bristol and Providence with accompanying official signatures.
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Minnrria
Bristol
Win
Brown
Providence
Col
Providense
RB. I. Militia
Josuin S. Pirman
Secondigad R
Miliia
Quantess
Rhode Island Division of Militia
Naurs
Surnside
Mitia
E. C. Macias
R. 1
Panchita Slave-Trade Seizure Abruptly Aboard New York
Andrew J. Brower testified that Panchita’s first officer believed the ship was a slave voyage to Cuba with Mosquito as supercargo. Plans involved seizing the supercargo, obtaining papers, and steering to Sierra Leone or Buenos Aires to sell the vessel.
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Navalor
U. S
Morton
New York
Pening Post
Andrew J. Brower
Naylor
Weatherp
Braman
Sierra ‘Ledre
Buenos Ayres
Brower
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