The Great Fallacy of Southern Secession Explained
A Civil War era editorial refutes the Southern secession claim as a fallacy based on consent of the governed This piece argues that legitimate government rests on the majority at founding and that revolution is a moral right only under grave misrule It condemns rebels for denying constitutional duties and urges coercive government action to preserve the Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aones
United States
Rebe
South
Exhibition of vegetables fruits and flowers for soldiers families
The Society for the Encouragement of Domestic Industry will hold a vegetables fruits and flowers exhibition at the Railroad in Providence on September 11 and 12. Citizens statewide are urged to attend and contribute articles to aid soldiers families hurt by the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society For the Encouragement
Providence
Missouri
St .Louis
Western Deartment
St. Louis
Leavenworth
Jefferson City
Rolla
Ironton
Cape Girardeau
Mississippi River
United States
Navy Yard site eyed in Rhode Island harbor choice
The Boston Journal notes a proposed Navy Yard location on Prudence Island south of Sandy Point, highlighting calm waters, solid building ground, ample shore rock ledges, and easy year round access for a large fleet. It contrasts with earlier 1832 surveys of Narragansett and Mount Hope Bays and mentions the Natteras Inlet victory and suspected leakage of expedition plans to rebels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Journal
Navy Yard
Rhode Island
Prudones
Sandy
Orega
Veasola
Narragansett
Mount Mops Bays
Former townsmen Form Volunteer Company for Michigan service
Two ex townsmen Benj B Church and Alexander Liscomb now in Michigan join a volunteer company with Porter, elected Captain and Lieutenants. Also notes Normal School term starting Tuesday for admissions exams on the 10th and a note on new envelope styles from Hartford. Warns about dangerous dog Jack and risks of savage animals running at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benj. B. Church
Alexander Liscomb
Porter
Michigan
Church
Liecomb
Commencement at Brown Honors Burnside and Local Orators
The joint commencement of Philomanians and United Brothers’ Societies at Rev. Hall’s Church Providence featured Rev. J Lewis Diman as orator and a patriotic poem by S F Smith. Degrees awarded included Master of Arts to William Sprague and Brigadier General Ambrose Everett Burnside of the U S Army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brothers’ Societies
Hall
Providence
Charles C. Tiffany
Derby
Comfort Tiffany
J. Lewis Diman
Brookline
Megss
Byron Diman
Providence Journal
S. F. Smith
D. D
America
Tottrick
William Spragun
Ambrose Everett Burnside
U S. Army
Bristol Urged to Form a Local Military Company
The piece urges Bristol residents to organize another company to aid in quelling rebellion, noting Providence and Newport already mobilize and promising a public meeting to stir patriotism. Lieut Col Franklin and Major Gladding of the Bristol Artillery are authorized to recruit, with local speakers expected to attend from Providence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Providence
Newport
Franklin l
Gladding
Bristol Artillery
Volunteer Drill Corps Formation Encouraged Statewide
The notice urges formation of Volunteer Drill Corps across the State and stresses the importance of military instruction for every able bodied man to learn rudiments of the military art in preparation for possible service to defend the country.
Death of Gen Mr Inanc N Cobb in Richmond
Gen Mr Inanc N Cobb of this town and member of the Bristol County Company died at Richmond on the 12th ult. He was severely wounded at the battle of Bulls Run and probably died from the wound leaving three wife and two children to mourn his loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inanc N. Cobb
Bristol County Company
Richmond
Bulls Run
Local Town Notes on Donations and Church Vows
The town acknowledges gifts from H B Anthony and W P Sheffield for congressional volumes. Rev Edward M Gushee, son of a former resident, accepts a St Thomas Episcopal Church call in Dover NH. John B Herreshoff leaves the town one thousand dollars for perpetual poor relief. Four young ladies are baptized at the Methodist Church and four more join by full connection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward M. Gushee
Donnie
Gushee
St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church
Dover
New Hampshire
John B. Herreshoff
Methodist E. Church
Mr. Els
Methodist Sanday School Plans Clambake Excursion
Members of the Methodist E. Sanday School will hold an annual excursion to Oakland Grove for a clambake on Wednesday if fair weather. A clambake in Swansy is set for Thursday September 12th to benefit Rev. S. K. Sweetman with music and speaking announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
E. Sanday School
Oakland Grove
Swansy
K. Sweetman
Death of Tuane N. Gobb Recalls Civil War Wounds
Letter from Daniel S. Lake recounts nursing wounded soldiers at Richmond and the death of Tuane N. Gobb, who died August 12 after a hip wound. Lake describes Gobb’s calm passing, burial left undetermined, and the harsh conditions faced by troops during retreat and transport.
Ramble From Paris Sets Farewell Tone Of Journeys End
In a reflective Phenix Ramble the writer recalls Paris memories and two recent sorrowful events. He laments the public sympathy service for a late American minister and the overall visit, praising Louvre art and the Tuilleries while critiquing the Parisian ceremonies. The piece ends with plans to depart by train as rain falls and memories linger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
J. ¥. Mason
United States
Bt.land
Tuillerien
Lutremourg
Polsis Royal
Champs Elysees
Jaardin Des Plants
Jardin Mabille
Louvre
Buis-de
Bologne
St. Cloud
Versailles
Fontainbleaus
Tons Sorial Art
Yapkea
Janeshare
Mr. Lowes
Cunard Line
Rue de la Sonra
Col
May
Francois Auguste Jeep
John White
Passage to Paris and London Recounted in Lively Travel Tale
The narrator recalls a journey from Paris to Amiens and Boulogne with companions Mr Edward Russell and Miss Barris of Dublin. They describe passport rituals at Boulogne, the franc toll for baggage, and a swift steamer crossing to Folkestone followed by a London arrival at No. 6, square, London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
London
France
Edward Ruszell
Barris
Dublin
Amiens
Bologne
Washington
Greencastle
Providence Journal
Baggage Express
Tanners
Folkestone
No. 6
Bquare
Inondon
Glorious War News From Hatteras Inlet
A Nashville dispatch reports Union forces under Gen. Butler captured Fort Hatteras after bombardment by a 100 gun fleet. Commodore Barron and officers surrendered. 700 prisoners and arms taken. Commodore Stringham led the fleet with 715 captives taken aboard the Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Nashville
Richmond
Butler
Fort Hatteras
Barron
U. S. Navy
Alliance
Beaufort
N.C
New York
Trebune
Washington
Minnesota
Wabash
Cumberland
Susquehanna
Pawnee
Harriet Lane
Monticello
Adelaide
Peabody
Batteras Inlet
Pymlico
Albemarle
Fort Clark
Nixon
Coast Guard
Commodore Barron
US Navy
Stringham
Col. Martin
Col. Thompson
Andrews
Lieut
Sharpe
Fate of the Navy
Col
Bradford
Confederate Surrender Agreement At Hatteras Inlet
The document records a capitulation at Hatteras Inlet dated August 20 1861. Commanders Barron Martin and Andrews surrender all munitions and forces to the United States with POW treatment promised. Signatories include S H Stringham and Butler for the U S and Barron Martin Andrews for the defenders. Fort Hatteras, Hatteras Inlet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ment
Samuel Barron
North Carolina
Virginia
Col Martin
Major Andrews
Fort Hatteras
Atig
Barron
Martin
Andrews
United States
Stringham and Butler
Martin and Andrews
Hatteras Inlet
H. Strixnenem
F. Borisz
U.S. A
S. Bannon
Navy
Wu. T. Marre
N. Carolina
W.L. G.andrews
Iatterns and Clark
New York
Custom House
Musxrox
Alabama
Norfolk
Prohibitions Amid Civil War Dispatches and Prisoner News
General command orders restrict county travel without permits and bar ticket sales to non pass holders. Baltimore reports Major Andrews captured as R Snowden Andrews and prizes including a cotton laden schooner seized. British news from New York notes skirmishing at Baileys Crossroads and repelled attempts to rescue secessionists, with government recruiting surging and 30000 arms arriving aboard the Northern Light.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan O. Frexont
McKinstry
Andrews
Fort Hatteras
R. Snowden Andrews
Baltimore
New York
Flerald
Baileys Crossroads
Munson
Hatteras
Potomac
Herald
Jeff Davis
Washingtonian
Washington
Also Mentioned on This Page
Natteras Inlet
Thameslves
Car Bet
Hartford
Providence Evening Press
Car Bell
Jack
Brown University
H. B. Anthony
U.S. Senate
Congressional Globe
Wm. P. Sheffield
U. S. House of Representatives
Supreme Court
Wiscommence
Burnside
Daniel S. Lake
Bristol Co. Company
Rucawonp
Tuane N. Gobb
Sandésas
Battle Field
Cobb
Wasuiopton
Navy Department
Hartenas Inlet
U. S
Gideon Welles
Secretary of the Navy
To-Diye
Hampton Ronde
S. H. Sramenam
Orst Warreras
U.S
Ben. F. Butler
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