Political currents and party critique after elections
The piece critiques the Republican and Democratic positions following recent Balfornia and Mee elections, noting Republican sustainment in policy while Democrats gain modestly. It reflects on Lincoln’s legacy, calls for harmony, and discusses broader implications for future presidential contests and national unity. It also references yellow fever in Texas and political shifts in Italy and Cuba.
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The
Bristol
Phenix
SME
Balfornia
Unijon
Azrarty
Friends of Freedom
Lincoln
Gongrass
Gagrese
Newport's Quiet Wealth and Scenic Isle Drives
A Sept 24 1867 Phoenix article reflects Newport as refined and reserved with slow growth. It extols clam harbor views, inland farms, a new cliff road around Bellevue Avenue, and a seven to ten mile drive offering sea and highland vistas. It notes real estate prices, emigration of ambitious youths, and the fashionability of the newly opened route costing $30,000. Amicus.
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Newport
Janes
Ibis
Bristol
Nomerone
Narragansett Bay
Bellevue Avenue
Amicus
Circus accident injures Joseph Eddy’s son in Newport
Acorment w Newsoute A son of Joseph W Eddy aged about sixteen was kicked by a horse at the circus in Newport Monday night and died the next day from the injuries.
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Pata
Joseph W. Eddy
Newport
Providence District M E Spyvax ConvENTION meets in Warren
The Providence district convention met at Warren Methodist Church on Tuesday with Rev J D Butler of Pawtucket presiding. Rev Dr S C Brown was elected president and Rev D H Bla s and Hon Wm B Lawton secretaries. Sermons and discussions favored enlarging the Sunday School and reducing Sabbath crowding. attendance emphasized for children and adults. resolutions supported temperance and union Sunday schools. adjournment Wednesday evening. The Riverside Institute trustees urge postponing distribution of funds to January 8 to ensure a permanent home for orphans of soldiers and sailors, backed by Washington Library Company.
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M. E. Spyvax
Providence
Warren
J. D. Butler
Pawtucket
S.C. Brown
D. H. Blas
Wm. B. Lawton
Upham
Newport
Sombvat
Rhode
Massachusetts
James
Seth Reed
C. H. Titus
Taunton
D H. Fla
Prov
L. B. Bater
Mr. James
Mr. Spalding
Bannet Church
Geo. F. Gavitt
Dighton
Mass
L B. Bates
New Bedford
Theas
WrovespAy
Gavitt
John Livesay
Union Sunday Schools
E L Branley
Posiro
Riverside Institute
New Jersey
Washington Library Company
Philadelphia
Wm.b Mann
Jas. R Lovel
W. W. Ware
Lewis R. Broomal
Henry Gorman
J. E. Coe
The
Whaling Reports Stir Caution From Hudson Bay to Repulse Bay
Bark Black Eagle brings grim updates from Hudson Bay where past season yielded only one whale by Aug 23 and Cumberland Inlet saw plenty of whales but bad weather hindered capture. Capt. White reports the Pioneer wrecked in Hudson Strait. Arctic explorer MacHall at Repulse Bay plans to move toward Kida Willism’s Lind and may return in 1868. If North Pacific catches stay weak, North Atlantic sperm fleets may push up staple prices.
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Black Eagle
Hudson's Bay
Cumberland Inlet
Hudson’s Bay
White
New London
Hudson's ‘Strait
MacHall
Repulse Bay
Pella
New Bedford
Two Brothers Die As Train Accident Near City
Yesterday before noon two brakemen on a Boston railroad train wrestled in play as the cars moved. Their feet slipped and both fell under the cars. one was killed instantly while the other escaped with minor injuries. The brothers resided on Erdklnin street and the body was brought home about three o'clock Tuesday.
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Fatan
Boston
Thim
Erdnklin Street
Worcester
Tue
Drouth
Noblesville
Ind
Fall River Times
Nashua High School Principal Named Fall River Superintendent
Cant. M. W. Tewksbury, formerly principal of the Nashua High School, Nashua, New Hampshire, was elected superintendent of public schools in Fall River last evening according to the Fall River Times.
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W. Tewksbury
Nashua
Record of pumpkins on Narragansett land in Charlestown
Mr John Corigdon raised twenty eight pumpkins on land leased from the Narragansett Tribe in Charlestown. Each pumpkin averaged 2014 pounds, totaling 595 pounds from a single seed according to the Narragansett Weekly.
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John Corigdon
Charlestown
Narragansett Weekly
Scotion fishery reports strong shellfish shipments
Scotion fishing has commenced with barrels of excellent shell fish sent to market from Greenwich daily. They now bring in New York and in Southern Connecticut about sixty cents a gallon.
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Greenwich
New York
Connesticut
Various Local Items Highlight 19th Century News Snippets
A roundup of brief notices covers diverse topics from Hartford deaths to oil speculation in Elmira, leprosy reports in Sandwich Islands, a 108 year old death in Fosterburg, Library of Congress size, impending building needs, bustling August Bristollina traffic, a Big Tree named for Governor Buckingham, donations to Hartford institutes, boot and shoe industry employment, a social scene in Broad Street, a declined Philadelphia invitation, theories on the Irish ‘black death,’ Dexter price details, Worcester horticultural feats, Long Island cattle theft, Beecher’s crowded church, Hartford mob incident, cheese and butter shipments from Richis handling, Paterson and New Bedford robberies, Indiana ore and coal finds, and wealth-driven mining efforts.
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Rachel Hunt
Fosterburg
Ill
Library of Congress
United States
Bristollina
New York
California
Buckingham
Connecticut
T.M. Anurn
Hartford
Young Men's Institute
Toa. TaoMp
Fawcett
Bonner
Dexter
Anniversary noted at Tre Fill Church Brookfield
Tre Fill Church in Brookfield plans a one hundred fiftieth anniversary observance with an historical discourse by Rev. Simuel Dinham and a poem read by Rev. Francis Horton, former pastor from 1892 to 1841, highlighting church history.
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Tre Fill
Brookfield
Hines
Simuel Dinham
Francis Horton
Barrington
Grand Oncan Concert Delights Large Local Audience
A Monday evening concert drew several hundred listeners who praised a high order musical program. The performance featured generous volunteers whose reputations elevated the event and exceeded town expectations. Their kindness will be remembered by the Association, friends, and citizens alike.
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Manny
Town vote on road repairs and street cleanliness 1863
The town approved a law April 18 1863 to regulate road work and surveyor duties. It prohibits using loam soil or street debris for repairs and requires street gutters to be cleaned and waste sold at auction to fund highways. It also orders action against residents placing refuse in streets and removing street wash or manure without consent.
Firemen's Excursion From Town By King Phil lip Engine Co No 4
King Phil lip Fire Engine Company No 4 led by Captain William J Darling with about 45 men announced an excursion to Pawtucket yesterday morning. Shepard's Cornet Band joined them from Providence as they paraded past the office for the cars.
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King Phillip Fire Engine Company
William J. Darling
Pawtucket
Shepard
Providence
Week of amusements and incidents in town this week
Citizens enjoyed a varied week with Morgan concert at the Congregational Church, religious exercises in Warren, horticultural exhibition in Providence, Wheeler’s Circus parade, Bristol Train of Artillery marches, King Philip Fire Co excursions, and a Friday Town Hall entertainment by Fairbanks troupe followed by mishaps on Thames street and near the town bridge. Next week opens with Charley Shay’s Monster Quincuplexal Troupe on Monday.
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Morgan
Congregational Church
Warren
Rhode Island
Providence
Wheeler
Circus Company
Bristol
Woonsocket
King Philip Fire Co
Darling
Pawtucket
Fairbanks
Town Hall
Thames Street
Town Bridge
Charley Shay
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Galveston
R. Colby
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Jesere Haren
Tix’ Party of Action
Italy
Rome
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Rowan
Jeff Francs
Louis Napoleon
Fidgr
Emmanuel
Maingain
Cuba
Fiegapa
Mretiva
Tus A. B.C. F. Mi
Buffalo
American Board For Foreign Missions
North Presbyterian Church
Mark Hopkins
Wm. M. Chester
J. P. Thompson
Berns Brems
St. Paul
Minn
Elmira
N. Y
Dubuque
Westbury
Long Island
Henry Ward Beecher
Richishond Station
Vermont
BuLtarn
Paterson Bank
Halleck
Indiana
Bittsborg
Appington
Charles Olmstead
Mexico City
Arine
Maximilian
Queretaro
Tarass
Eudvarbo
Maximilians
Rathbup
Hope Valley
Howe
Hocal Intelligence
Bristol Artillery
Barnon Village
Burnside
Narragansett Steam Ship Company
Cincinnati
Common Council
Simmons
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Washington Library—Company of
Messrs. George A. Cooke & Co
South Third Street
S. O. Wheeler
Canningsham’s
Broad Street
James Dew
Perry
Cunningham
Weabuincron
Seabivat Rice & Campbell's
Market Square
Provence
Land Exaude
Gray's
Westwinster Street
Grace ‘Church
Brussels
Cunningham’s
Atlantic Monthly
Dr. Holmes
Wm. Everett
Ben.Johnson
BE. P. Whipple
Rose Rollins
Alice Cary
James Parton
Godders
T. B. Aldrick
J. W. Palmer
H. T. Tuckerman
T Adolphus Trollope
Borneo
Europe
Bayard Taylor
E. E. Hale
Riverside Magazine
France
Prairies
Newfoundland
Hardle & Houghton
Boome Street
Emily
Sir Aylmer
William Henry
Ticknor & Fields
Tremont Street
Coroner Phrenological Journal
Mary Queen of Scots
Charlotte Bronte
Thomas Nast
Ira Aldridge
Alfred Sewell
R. Wells
Broadway
Litter
George III
Edinburgh Review
Malory
Dublin University Magazine
Ay~toun
Saturday Review
Professor Faraday
Littell & Gay
Mase
Somaramme
Lapros
Herald of Health
Dr. Gleason
de. Miller
Helen Mar
Moses Coit Tyler
Rufus King Browne
Miller, Wood & Qd
Laight Street
Alfred L. Sewell
Chicago
Oliver Cptic
India
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