Calm Bristol readers ready for Fremont victory in November
A Bristol reader argues that calm citizens support Fremont, Freedom, and the Union over Buchanan. He urges earnest voter turnout, warnings against seduction by opponents, and a call to uphold liberty proclaimed in 1776 and established in 1789, now needing rescue in 1856.
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Astranger
Bristol
al Buchanan Party
Union Party
Fisugh
Buchanan
Fremont
Freedom
Union
Toleessand
Iremont
Partizan
Tian
Desperate State of the Union Plays Out in Public Debate
A speech denounces administration plans as unconstitutional and despotic. It accuses leaders of pressing undemocratic measures, calls for restoring Washington principles, and warns the country against using force to enforce disputed laws. The speaker foresees public awakening at the election.
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Thas
Washington
Actisan
Congress
Dudmin
Jet
Vor
Padi
Vox Dei
Four Newport delegates for Fillmore discussed at Goattel House
A Monday evening gathering at the Goatt House drew a small group of four citizens and several delegates to the Fillmore Uecren tion meeting in Newport. All present were Whigs and while they cling to Fillmore they may cast votes for a different candidate if needed. The group opposes the current administration and favors a leader who would follow the footsteps of the illustrious predecessor.
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Fillmore
Goatt House
Newport
Lis
Fremont Delegation Returns Amid Cheers in Providence
A Fremont delegation arrived in Providence on Wednesday evening to a large civic reception. A drum corps led a procession through the principal streets amid hearty cheers for Fremont, whose prospects are described as advancing with unprecedented spirit.
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Fremont
Providence
Framont
Baisto Fremont Crus Club Formed in Providence Area
An enthusiastic civic gathering at the Court House supported John C. Fremont for President. Revivals led by Rev. A McKeown and Rev. M J Tatter preceded a motion to form the Baisto Fremont Crus Club. M T Bennett named President with a secretary and treasurer appointed. A committee to draft by laws and plans to attend a Providence mass meeting were formed.
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John C. Fercorr
United States
Court House
W.H.S. Bayley
M.T. Bennett
Fremont Crus
M. T. Bennett
Wm. B. Spooner
Moses B. Wood
Wifole
Providence
Willi
Fremont
Committee to Visit Towns for Division Lines at Warren
The committee appointed by the General Assembly to inspect towns petitioning division will be in Warren on Tuesday. Citizens should attend the boundary line examination between Warren and this town to ensure proper information for the committee. Our Council should appoint a committee for that purpose.
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General Assembly
Warren
Fremont Mass Meeting Draws Record Providence Crowd
The Fremont Mass Meeting in Providence on Wednesday drew the largest city turnout in state history with estimates from 35,000 to 40,000 people. A 4,000-strong procession, bands, decorated stands at Depot Park, and a salute of 1000 guns marked the day, as speakers including J Preset Hall and Henry B. Stanton addressed a crowd eager for results in November.
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Fremont
Providence
Depot Park
Smith's Mall
Addien
Peck
J. Preset Hall
Newport
Mr. Mall
John Eddy, Esq
Chaiman
Bristol to Dedicate New Methodist Church Amid Military Parade
Bristol plans a ceremonial dedication next Wednesday featuring Col Bodfish with the Kentish Guards and Newport Artillery as guests of Bristol Grains of Artillery. Gilmore's Comet Band will march with the Bristol Artillery as Col Greene also attends the day’s events.
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Bristol
New Methodist Church
Kentish Guards
Bodfish
Newport Artillery
Gul.Gart
Bristol Grains of Artillery
Greene
Gilmore
Comet
Bristol Artillery
Two Men Of A G Washburn Die On Shore At Port au Prince
The two men from the A. G. Washburn died on shore at Port au Prince. No sickness on board during the voyage home and all returning are in perfect health. The alarm yesterday proved unnecessary as the brig has dropped below.
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A. G. Washburn
Portau Prince
Supreme Court opens September term with docket calls
The state Supreme Court began its September term in town with Chief Justice Ames and Associates Brayton and Bosworth presiding. The Grand Jury was charged, several trial cases were continued due to illness, and the Peck assault indictment was continued to the next term. Bristed will and Fales vs Bullock executors began but were suspended at adjournment. Bratley and Blasko attended seeking the will, with Setter and Bullock representing others. The Maine election is praised by the Providence Post as a democratic rebound and example to peers.
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Supreme Court of
Ames
Brayton
Bosworth
Joseph M. ‘Blake
Wm. H. DeWolf
Hays
Jeaae G. Peck
Charles A. Bristet
Fales
Enid
Russell Bullock
Bensing
W. H. Setter
J. R. Bullock
Literary-Entertainments in Bristol Theatrical Readings
The article notes Bristol’s decline in public amusements of literary character and discusses inviting a Shakespearean and European poets readings performer who hosted successful shows in New York. It asks local gentlemen to express interest, promising to back a possible engagement if at the door receipts cover expenses.
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Bristol
Shakspeare
New York
Geo. P. Morris
Wm. Cullen Bryant
Sudden Deaths and Crime Update From Providence and Warren
Mr Georgem Read died suddenly in Providence after collapsing in his yard. He was 60 years old and had lived in Providence for years. Russell Munro, formerly of the town, died suddenly in Warren at about age 70. Two men, John Lewis and Frederick Johnson, were arrested for stealing a pocketbook from McLoud & Salisbury’s shipyard in Providence. money and papers valued at B&O were partly recovered. Both foreigners from Boston were committed then sent to Proves by Sheriff Johnson for examination. The Public School Boys raised a Flag on High street near the High School bearing the motto Young America Fremont and Free Schools.
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Scovix Deatus
Georgem Read
Providence
Nsen
Russell Munro
Warren
John Lewis
Frederick “Johnson
B&o
McLoud & Salisbury
Justice Munro
Johnson
Hey
Boston
Repmemepeeny
High Street
High School
Young America
Fremont
Free Schools
Wosvan
Boston Ledger
Mary Jueaty
Candia
Buchanan
Bean
Mr. Bean
Manchester
N. H
Meeting Bounce Arrests Shake Fremont Electors in Maryland
An attempt to hold a meeting to appoint a Fremont electoral ticket for Maryland was disrupted as a crowd of men and boys forced their way in. Principal organizers Cochrane, Gunnison and Meredith were chased several blocks and sought refuge in a store. Others fled through a back window.
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Baurixone
Hight
Fremont
Maryland
Cochrane
Gunnison
Merdith
Brooklyn German newspaper endorses Fremont over Buchanan
The Brooklyner Volksblatt, Brooklyn’s sole German paper, announces its final issue and backs Fremont. Despite efforts to win German support for Buchanan, Germans are unitarily shifting to Fremont.
Act to Punish Offenses Against Slave Property in Territory
The text outlines severe penalties for rebellion or insurrection by enslaved people and for aiding slaves to rebel. It prescribes death for raising or assisting in revolts, grand larceny punishments for stealing slaves, and hard labor or imprisonment for various offenses including enticing slaves to escape or circulating incendiary materials. It also covers duties of officers who fail to aid in capturing escaped slaves and penalties for circulating pro slavery literature likely to incite rebellion.
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United States
Kansas Territory Slavery Legislation and Juror Exemption
The text outlines penalties for aiding slaveholding in the Territory and bars conscientious objectors from serving as jurors in trials related to this act. It states the act takes effect September 15, 1855. It also extends Missouri statutes not inconsistent with the Kansas Legislature, including strict protection of slave property.
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A. D
Missouri
Kansas
Route to Kansas Obstructed by Missouri Emigration Men
Nebraska City reports a force of about 480 Missouri men under Col Richardson blocking the land route to Kansas. Missouri papers claim 1000, but likely exaggerated. The group has halted emigration and seized supplies at the territorial boundary, driving settlers from Iowa and scattering along the river near Tabor.
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Kansas
Nebraska City
Missouri
Richardson
New Ronthyquet
Nebraska
Iowa
Tabor
Ex-Gov Shan non Warns Pro-Slavery Subduing Free State Men
From Leavenworth on Aug 20 Ex-Governor Shannon says Governor Lane can command nearly 3000 men and warns pro slavery factions against attempting to subdue Free State supporters in Kansas. Reports say Lane has a force adequate for any emergency.
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New York
Kansas
Tribune
Leavenworth
Shannon
Lane
Post Office Fraud Traced to Providence Clerk
The Newburyport Herald reports that Mr. Holbrook of the Post Office Department traced a $200 letter and other money letters sent from Newburyport. The funds were recovered after reaching a dishonest Providence clerk in Rhode Island.
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Mat. Ropraas Derecrro
Newburysport
Fire destroys Mt Vernon Hotel at Cape May with multiple deaths
The Mt Vernon Hotel at Cape May was burned down on the night of the 6th. Lessee Mr. Cain his son aged about 20 two daughters aged 16 and 13 and a widow housekeeper died in the blaze. The youngest son escaped by leaping from a second floor window but suffered severe burns. The hotel housed about 100 guests with no other occupants at the time. Also noted is a 19 foot Charter Oak Jr. oak raised from a Charter Oak acorn presented to Hon. I W Stuart for transplantation to the site of the old tree.
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Mt Vernon
Cape May
Mrr
George Francis
Hartford
Charter Oak, Jr
I. W . Stuart
Insurrection Rumors Spur U S War Department Action
Correspondence from Washington notes eight to ten days of alarming reports from Florida about a fresh insurrection among the Indians in the Everglades The War Department has ordered Gen Harney to Florida to assume command of troops and concentrate forces There are claims Indians hold many roadway slaves Officials urge moderate measures and Governor Johnson seeks federal aid The President traveled from Washington to Warrenton Springs yesterday
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Washington
New York Herald
Wari Department
Florida
Everglades
Deormant
Harney
Florda
Illinois
California
Johnson
National Executive
Warrentton Springs
Maine political spending cited in Hamlin defeat claims
The text reports that as much as one hundred thousand dollars, mostly from New York and other officeholders, was spent in Maine over two months to aid the defeat of Hamlin, the Republican candidate for governor.
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New York
Maine
Hamlin
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Italy
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Austria
European Congress
the Tribune
Cali
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Pacifics
San Francisco
Tew Brothers
Philips
Leavenworth City
William and
Jared Phillips
Berkshire, Mass
Brooklyn Board of Health
John Bergen, Jr
Gowann’s
Hull
City
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Fao Waswineron
Samuel
Washington Republican Association
National Democratic Executive Committee
American Party
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Confederacy
New York Journal of Commerce
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