25 Apr 1865
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Newspaper
Adams Sentinel
Location
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1865
Page
1
An antiquated spring ode contrasts nature’s renewal with political relief after civil conflict. The author notes birdsong and thawing ice while declaring hope that peace endures, praising Union victory and the prospect of reunion as spring unfolds.
A reflective column from Gettysburg 1865 laments peace’s partial return after upheaval. It recalls President Lincoln’s death, quotes Ebenezer Adams and Ton Howard Everett, and weighs national unity against treason, with notes on leaders and public sentiment.
The Rev W G Boole led eloquent resolutions praising Union generals and Lincoln era policies. They urged gratitude to God, highlight emancipation and constitutional amendments, extend fellowship to the South, and call for return to the Union under the flag. A note on cotton resources from Georgia and Alabama predicts prices and discusses market expectations once restrictions ease.
Richmond shows rapid revival with crowded boats the Spottswood halting trade and plenty of goods in stock. Saloons operate, farmers bring in provisions, Adams Express opens an office, telegraph links to the North, and market activity rises under gold and greenbacks. A Grand Trunk official who ripped a US flag was mocked and marched in Portland.
An officer near the President's box describes the Lincoln assassination at Ford's Theatre on Friday night April 14 1865. He recalls a man presenting an official envelope to Lincoln's messenger, then leaps from the box with a dagger and cries Virginia motto. Authorities now identify John Wilkes Booth as the murderer and note multiple suspected aides and escape theories.
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