Father's Prophecy and Parson Willetts Remembrance
An aged narrator recalls Jorashi and his wife Jerisha, praising their generous Christian lives. The piece reflects a long parish era ending for Parson Willetts, with memories of family, faith, and the speaker’s hope of reunion in heaven, hearing a mother's call “Nathan” across time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jorashi
Stephen Willetts
Willete
Jerisha
City of God
Nathan
Kingdom of Heaven
Rebellion threat sparks call for national fast andaction
The excerpt argues the rebellion endangers the nation and freedom, urging every citizen to pursue earnest effort and prayer to save the country. It warns secession would destroy the Union and trust, urging sacrifice and unity across social ranks to withstand the crisis. It ends with a promotion for Taunton Polish at Azoro Wo.R. Taylor.
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Elenven
Defaat
Shane
Union
Public Meeting Promotes Volunteer Military Drill in Bristol
A large Bristol Town Hall gathering urged young men to enlist and form a militia company. Officers were elected, resolutions urged unwavering Union support, and a Volunteer Drill Corps with speeches by Col Vann Slyck and Rev Augustus Woodbury. Governor Sprague attended and praised practical remarks. A second meeting followed with further enthusiasm.
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Hama
John N. Burgess
William H. Spooner
Bristol
Suna
Boista
Col
Vann Slyck
Providence
Augustus Woodbury
Fiest
R. I
Mr. Woodbury
Governor Sprague
Col Frieze
Stuwo
T W. Bicknell
Wm. C. Woods, Fuq
D. Hi. Ela
Terrible Theatre Fire Claims Several Dressed in Flame
A gas bracket fire at the Continental Theatre in Walnutstrost Philadelphia last Saturday evening killed six young women and left eight in critical condition. Ruth Gale and Zela Gale, sisters, were among the injured as flames spread to costumes and seating, with stage workers rushing to help. More than a dozen others suffered minor burns while the victims came from reputable local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Continental Theatre
Walnutstrost
Philadelphia
Ruth Gale
Zela
Indies
Andrews Freed in Providence Charge of Louisiana Regiment
Mr John W Andrews, arrested in Providence on a charge of belonging to a Louisiana regiment and taken to New York, was discharged from custody Friday last through influence of Washington elites. We believe he was a Louisiana regiment member and could be called into service. the Andrews arrested was not the one belonging to the southern army, and reports of a Fort Lafayette transfer were incorrect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W Andrews
Providence
New York
Washington
Andrews
Fort Lafayette
Bristol Steam Mill Reopens Its Idle Life
On Monday morning the Bristol Steam Mill buzzed back to life, gathering workers long idle as the mill resumes its usual business for a short time. The prior deathly stillness gave way to the familiar hum that once filled the building, now welcomed like music to local observers.
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Bristol
Europe
Loyalty in the South and Northern presence questioned
The article notes scarce encouragement for loyal citizens to expose traitors from the South while a few influential friends secure their privileges without impartial investigations. It states Northern men are not trusted at the South and a Northern person found there is seized and held as a prisoner without questioning federal ties.
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Thera
Tla Federal Army
Goper's Levy's Book for October Featured
The October issue offers extensive illustrations and ornamental content with a superb fashion plate. It promises family friendly reading and urges subscription at four dollars per year in advance, noting the former price was three dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F Goper
Levy
National Fasts and a Providence Doctor Notice
National fast day recommended by the President for Thursday the 26th to be observed nationwide with humility before God. Also a notice that Dr Lighthill will remain in Providence until January first next, with a testimonial from Feang Jenks of Pawtucket praising his treatment for catarrh after two months care.
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United States
Congress
Dujon
Lighthill
Providence
Lightbill
Surrender at Fort Fillmore and Lynde’s alleged cowardice
Dr Charles H Alden recounts the July 25 1861 event at Fort Fillmore New Mexico detailing a Texan force advance from Fort Bliss. Major Lynde conducts a retreat and surrender of about 450 infantry and 70 mounted rifles with parole. Alden blames Lynde for cowardice and treachery and notes capture and subsequent parole awaiting exchange.
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New Merxico
Charles H. Alden
Fort Fillmore
Lynde
Fort Craig
New Mexico
Fort Bliss
7Th Infantry
Mesilla
Fort Staunton
San Augustina
Thas
Santa Fe
Gurrandor
States
Bristol Drill Corps Advocates Local Arm Training
Mr Eprron urges Bristol citizens to form three drill companies to learn arms handling. He notes discipline and regular practice can build military spirit, aid volunteering, and help crush rebellion while supporting the government. He hopes Bristol provides sturdy fighting men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Eprron
Bristol
Kant
Enlistment Call Encourages Fourth Regiment Volunteers
Fifteen young men enlisted in this town for the fourth regiment and reported themselves at Providence on Wednesday last. More are ready to follow as the community cosponsors a patriotic effort. Able bodied men urged to join to defend country, happiness, and peace under a firm, free government.
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Providence
Rambles From Home in London and Surroundings
A visitor recounts a London ramble with an American companion visiting sites like the Boy's Reform School at 237 Euston Road and the Ragged School Preventive in St. Giles. He notes the reformatories, police offices, and press works, plus churches and a foggy Sunday, concluding with hotel meals and prices.
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Stoke Church-yard
Barnwell District
South Carolina
Venezuela
Reform School
Euston Road
London
St. Giles
Police Office
Old Smithfield
Andon
Messrs. R. Chambers & Son
Fleet Street
Olojros
Goo
W. Callon
Herald's College
England
London Times
Hao
Ingidio
Newgate Street
Parcester Row
Dr. Wilson
Herald’s College
Guildhall
Gog
Magog
Haymarket
Newman Hall
Surrey Chapel
Black Barge Road
Rowland Hill
Blackfriarn Bridge
Old Temple Church
Knights Templars
St. Barnabas
Pimlica
Dr. Pusey
Belgravis
Fremont House
Boston
Rebels Attack Lexington Under Fierce Siege
Reports from Lexington detail Monday and Tuesday combat as Price and Lane assault entrenchments. Rebel losses run high, with 4000 reported by Monday and 800 federal casualties, while Union forces under Mulligan and reinforcements from St. Joseph resist and await relief.
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Sxrreecon City
Price
Col. Mulligan
Lexington
Col. M
Lare
Mulligan
St. Joseph
General Price
Lane
Johnson
Bates County
New Yonk
Tribune
Sienderson
Alexandria
Ambuscadoa
Garibaldi
Times
Munson’s Hill
Fort Leavenworth
Kansas City
Jackson County
Puoranenruta
George M. Dallas
Independence Hall
New York
Washington
Sickles
Diggs
Forth Tobacco
Christian
New York 26Th
Luzon's Hill
Munaro’s Hill
Benham
Potomaao
Heralds
Beauregard
Maine
Munroe
Burnsia
Elatterns Inene
Hoston
Charles Brower
Schoonora
P H. Russell
Alary E. Hopkins
Julia A Rich
Abbe McMastera
Freeman's Journal
Fort Lafayette
Mystery
Havana
Rebels feared to break lines near Alexandria and Washington
The Washington correspondent says rebels may attack along the fortifications if they advance, potentially threatening Fort Corcoran and the city. Reports claim Whitworth guns are mounted in New York and ships are joining the blockade. Another Philadelphia correspondent cites evidence of poisoned Minie balls manufactured in the North and issued to pickets. The Navy Department has purchased about ninety vessels for the blockade, with more purchases ongoing.
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Washington
New York Post
Alexandria
Chain Bridge
I- 18
Beauregard
Johnson
Fort Corcoran
Elx “Whitworth Gana
Europe
New York
Philadelphia Press
Na Department
Peace meeting at Rockville arrests noted rebels
A peace meeting was held in Rockville Maryland on Thursday to face rebels in the area. Federal troops arrested many noted individuals involved, including Anthony Bartlett, son of the Secretary of State, while Usury Anthony Bartlett is appointed lieutenant in the US Marine Corps and ordered to duty at the Navy Yard in Washington.
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Rockvilla
Banks
Anthony Bartlett
Stats
Secretary of the Navy
United States Marine Corps
Navy Yard
Washington
Train disaster on Ohio and Mississippi Railroad kills many
At Huron Indiana the Ohio and Mississippi line bridge failed as Col Forchin's 19th Illinois Regiment train crossed. Four cars plunged into the creek with 100 wounded and 40 or more dead. 250 soldiers were aboard the affected cars. Suspicions point to bridge tampering by traitors amid reports of recent inspection.
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Cincinnati
Ohio and Mississippi
Col Forchin
19Th Illinois
Huron
Indiana
Hudson
Gaya
E. F. G. and I
Battery action near Potomac reported by Lieut Tompkins
A Sept letter from Seneca Mills describes Lieut John A Tompkins of battery A Second Rhode Island Artillery shelling rebel camps opposite the Potomac. He placed guns on hill and in woods, fired twenty one rounds, scattering the enemy, and later damaged fields beyond the encampment. Tompkins previously served at Falls Church and Bull Run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Herald
Seneca Mills
Montgomery County
John A. Toropkins
Rhode Island Artillery
Col la Dew
Potomac
James
Lieut
Thompson
Shell
Tompkins
Falls Church
Great Falls
Co. la Dew
New York
Col Tompkins
New Yorker
Newberg
Providence
Bull Run
Batie
Sorge
Guy Lipkined
York
English Views on American Struggle Reflected in Providence Press
A Providence Press letter cites English sentiment on the U S Civil War noting distrust of American friendship, belief in Confederate cause support, fear of Napoleon, and reliance on cotton imports from India and Egypt. It argues British markets seek cotton cultivation at home and profit drives policies, with slavery linked to Manchester’s cotton spinners and potential self-sufficiency if cotton is grown domestically.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atate
Providence Press
Securty
America
Cottom
Manchester
Baltimore Conspiracy Aimed at Lincoln and Cabinet
A Washington letter in the New York Commercial reports a Baltimore conspiracy by prominent men to march on Washington with nine thousand trained followers to seize Lincoln and Cabinet members. Detectives arrested many Knights of the Golden Circle, thwarting the plan and sealing an embargo on the attackers.
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Lincoln
Washington
New York
Baltimore
Knights of the Golden Circle
Abe
Union War Aims Cited At Ohio Convention
The Ohio Union State Convention nominated David Todd for governor and declared the war aims to defend the Constitution and preserve the Union, not to conquer or subjugate. The piece also mentions Herrick Allen’s gold saleratuas and General McClellan’s Sabbath order anecdote.
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Ohio
David Todd
Tenlabig
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Henix
R. Taylor
Henry W Diman
Samuel W. Church
Byron Diman
John Norris
James D.W. Ferry
Lewis Richmond
Thomas J. Usher
Charles Sherry, Jr
William H. B. Bayley
Jacob Babbitt
William B. Spooner
Jonas Minturn
George H. Pearce
William J Miller
Samuel Sparks
John Turner
Messadore T. Bennett
Hezekiah C. Wardwell
Bristol Drill Corps
Phenix
Herrick Allen
Soleratuas
McClellan
Bull Row
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