End of rebellion marked by Beauregard surrender
The article celebrates General Lee and the Army of Northern Virginia surrendering to grant, viewing it as the beginning of the end for the Confederacy. It condemns Lee as a traitor yet foresees Union victory, liberty, and unified labor across the nation while calling for severe punishment for rebel leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Bea
Virginia
Confederacy
Lee
Yankey
Union
Jef Davie
Wasrot Lee
Scott
Lea
Libby
Pitsane
Salisbury
Reconstruction Dilemmas and Reentry D debates in Richmond
A reflection on President’s Richmond interview with Campbell and Gunter about reconstruction. It contrasts pro Confederates seeking restored state rights and slavery with loyal Unionists favoring unconditional restoration. The piece warns that allowing rebels back without conditions could revive old strife and threaten universal freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Campbell
Gunter
Reconstruction
United States
Congress
Ion
Casualties of the Second Rhode Island Regiment at Petersburg
A Providence published dispatch from April 1865 lists killed and wounded in the Second Rhode Island Regiment during the Petersburg assault. Killed Corporal Alex Mills and Private James Smith. Wounded include John A. Dorrance, Rufus Shippee, James Redding, Nelson Barber, Teander P. Barnes, Benj. T. Harris, Geo. Bucklin, James Glancy, John P. Mott, Chas. Kenyon, Patrick McElroy, Henry R. Miller, and Jerry Lee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhodes
E. O. Mauran
Providence
R. I
Petersburg
Alex Mills
James Smith
Securieut
John A. Dorrance
Rufus Shippee
Rgeant James Redding
Porporal Nelson Barber
Teander P. Barnes
Benj. T. Harris
Geo
Bucklin
James S. Glancy
John P. Mott
Chas. Kenynon
Patrick McElroy
Henry R. Miller
Jerry Lee
Proclamations Expand U S Port Authority and War Vessel Rights
The article notes a new proclamation asserting U S legal authority over all ports including blockaded ones and extending equal treatment to vessels of war from any nation in foreign ports. It also records the death of Joseph Bridgham and praises his courteous service as United States Commissioner and Deputy Clerk, highlighting his gentlemanly conduct and impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Joseph Bridgham
New York
Samuel W. Bridgham
Providence
R. I
United Sates
United States District Court
Samuel R. Betts
Bridgham
Seward
Boston Advertiser
Port Monnaie
Tennessee
New Railroad Enterprise Aims Wickford Harbor Line
Proposed branch from Stonington road to Wickford wharf to serve a year round steamship between Wickford and Newport. Extends to harbor, linking with Shore Line and Stonington trains, creating a new New York to Newport route and connecting Providence Worcester and Boston routes. Likely busy in season.
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Stonington Road
Wickford
R. C
Newport
Shore Line
Stonington Boat
New York
Paint Judith
Beaton
Providence
Worcester
Boston
Soerom Commercial Ulletin, Ltd
Reverend Barton Weighs In On Richmond Fall
In a Providence scene the Rev Mr Barton likened Sherman to splitting South Carolina in two with a black snake image provoking mixed reaction. The report notes a graphic wartime metaphor amid a public discourse yesterday. The piece also mentions coal dealers cutting prices by two dollars per ton in Providence and Newport and Rhode Island IRS receipts of 79557 dollars 13 cents for March in the Second District.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Barton
Sherman
South Carolinas
South Carolina
Hartrorp Poer
Providence
Newport
Rhode Island
The Jubilee in Bristol After Lee Surrender Celebrated
News of Lee’s surrender reached Bristol about midnight as cannon booms and telegraph struggles spread the word. Citizens poured into the streets at two, lighting bonfires, firing guns, and cheering Lincoln Grant Sherman Sheridan Victory and the Union. A Rev Talbot speech followed by singing and a large bunting display marked a day of holiday business shutdowns and patriotic pageantry.
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Bristol
Lee
Providence
New Bedford
State Street
Lincoln
Grant
Sherman
Sheridan
Victory
Union
State
Hope Streets
Talbot
Bristol Corner Road
Mount Elupe
Bristol Artillery
Asher
Local mills resume full operation next week
The Bristol Steam Mill will operate full time starting next week after a four day week. Reynolda Manufacturing Company’s Mill, closed since last Fall, will begin operations on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Reynolda Manufacturing Company
Real Estate Transfers and Local Notices Featured in Town Record
A list of property sales shows Bank of Bristol moving holdings to Royal Bos for 2000, several dwelling and land transfers in Constitution and Wood streets, Mount Lane, and other local sites with prices from 100 up to 205. An 1865 U. S. Christian Commission note thanks a donor of 500 and town canvassers prepare to count electors. Obituary recalls Benjamin Greene at age 78 with poetic tribute to a long-time resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of Bristol
Royal Bosworth
Mall House
Jane
James P. Pierce
Eliza McManus
Constitution Street
Lemuel O. Richmond, Jr
James Clarke
Wood Street
William Bradford
Thomas Waldron
J. Russell Bullock
Moant Lane
Maria M. Hazard
National Rubber Co
Wood Streets
Charlies J. Fales
Harriet Manro
Byfield Street
Joseph H. Fish
Abby W. Fish
Hope Street
George T. B. Chaffee
Stephen B. Chaffee
John Gray
James Meiggs
Back Road
Gideon Gray
Gustavan B. Gray
Elisha Hathaway
Daniel D. Reed
Bristol Neck
Robert Tierman
Mount Lane
J. Ruesel Bullock
Soldiers Friend Society Report For Month Ending April 13 1865
Monthly report from Miss Mary Usher lists donations totaling several dollars from multiple women and families, with goods including food items, lint, bandages, quilts, clothing, and household wares. Forwarded to Christian Committee on April 4. descriptions reference box consignments, supplies, and aid from Preston & Bro. Prov.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soldiers Friend Society
Mary Usher
Eliza Cushman
Ann Lassie Church
Mary B. Norris
Lydia Hathaway
Ellen R. Lather
Mary D. Wyatt
Gertrude Morse
Maggie Munro
Kingman
Anna B. Manchester
Edleo Bowenue
Alden
J. Norris
Samuel Norris
F. Dimond
Annie Munro
Lydia French
Theo. Bogert
Benjamin Church
Norris
Afra. Kingman
Josie Liscomb
Mary Perry
Jennie G. Peck
Robert Peck
Peter Bradford
G. Farrington
David Pierce
David Pitman
Preston & Bro
Wm. B. Blanding
Earl P. Masony Srov
Christian Com
Jamaica
Castile
C. M. Sueragn
Seo’y
Ex Speaker Colfax in Chicago Plans Western Journey
An OCR fragment notes Colfax, former speaker, in Chicago preparing for a May departure on an extended trek across the Western plains to the Pacific coast. He aims to visit Colorado and Utah to study resources and development, then proceed to Oregon and possibly beyond.
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Colfax
Chicago
Review of Union Troops in Richmond Attracts Attention
New York reports a first review of Union troops in Richmond on Saturday drawing great attention. A Richmond special dispatch estimates Lee’s rebel force at 20 000 to 22 000 men. The total number of general officers in 82 at the time includes Gen Lee.
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New York
Richmond
Sgroup
Grant
Gan- Lee
Lee
Rebel guerrillas dispersed after Fairfax clash in Virginia
A Fairfax Virginia clash described as severe occurred yesterday between rebel guerrillas sent by Lea after Richmond evacuation and Union troops. Reports from Secretary Stanton claim Selma Alabama captured and Lynchburg surrendered, with Generals Forrest and Rhody reportedly captured. Major General Thomas reports Selma take and Griffin’s cavalry to secure Lynchburg, while Wilson activity near Somerville also noted.
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Fairfax County
Lea
Richmond
Stanton
Selma
Alabama
Lynchburg
Forrest
Rhoidy
Was
Washington
Diz
Geo. H. Thomas
Orry Puntoa
E. M Stanton
Griffin
Grant
Mackenzie
C. A. Dana
Flumsville
Ava
Thomas
Orl. Hoover
Somerville
Moa
Wilson
Rhoddy
Montgomery
Rebel Defeat After Fight Between Forrest and Wilson
Gen Wilson defeated Forrest and Dick Taylor in a desperate clash between Selma and Montgomery. Wilson captured many Confederate prisoners and destroyed sixteen ammunition cars, four locomotives, and supply stores in a decisive Union victory.
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Alabama
Forrest
Wilson
Nashville Dierparcu
Dick Taylor
Selma
Montgomary Ale
Grant Hits Three Rebel Armies in One War
The report states Grant captured three rebel armies totaling 65 000 men. An army of 15 000 at Fort Donelson and Henry, 20 000 at Vicksburg, and 30 000 from General Lee. Only surrendered troops are counted, not prisoners from indecisive battles. This achievement marks him as one of the era’s most successful generals.
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Richmond
Lee
Grant
Fort Donelson
Henry
Vicksburg
The Power to Make Peace in Lincoln Administration
The Washington Chronicle argues Lincoln cannot conclude peace with the rebels as with foreign war since rebel authorities lack recognition. The president may issue pardons to participants, but final peace and reconstruction should rest with Congress. He may grant pardons anytime by proclamation with conditions for the public good.
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The
Washington Chronicle
Lincoln
Congress
Two Men Killed While Firing a Salute
In Harwich Massachusetts last evening two men were killed when a cannon for a salute exploded prematurely. J H Robbins and J M Baker died while Franklin Robbing was slightly wounded as a crowbar rammed the charge. Powder ignition is blamed on friction from the ramrod event.
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Boston
Harwich
Mass
J. H. Robbins
J. M. Baker
Franklin
Local Notices Of Names And Ages In Paxton And Town
In this town on Thursday the 13th inst Mr Smith Peters aged 58 years is noted. In Paxton Illinois on the 1st inst Florence daughter of Mr T L Tanner aged 6 years and 6 months is mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith Peters
Paxton
Ill
Florence
T. L Tanner
Maritime Schedule Fragments from New England Ports
A dated fragment lists steamers and sloops sailing from Newport Portsmouth Providence Fall River and New York on Monday and Saturday. Notable vessels include Steamer B Durfee Sloop Blackstone and Sloop George Smith with crews and home ports.
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B. Durfee
Durfee
Fall River
Miami
Thompson
Newport
Gladding
Nelson
Munro
Portsmouth
Sch
Cobb
Lmighton
Willistai
Providence
Wednesdat
Earl
Horton
Rovidense
Hamilton
Wells Pitas
B. Darte
Darte
Hal Ierington
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New Railroad Enterprise
Hocal Aftars
Soldier’s Friend Society
Lyman W. Dean
Town Hall
Soldiers’ Friend Society
de Selee
U. S. O. Commission
George EB. Stuart
U. S. Christian Commission
Robert Rogers
Stewart
Benjamin Greene
Prince of Wales
Gen. Lee
Raleigh Register
General Sherman
Boston Post
Broadway
Marah
Adj
Mauran
Arguelles
Central Africa
Reba
Fyote
James Scott
Margaret Witherapoon
North Beaver
Ohio
Vermont
Sierra County
Clifornia
Nevada
Josiah Wendell
Sumner
State Department
American Union Commission
New York Hurzarp
Barkesville
North Carolina
Fort Sumter
N. B. Borden
New London
Jeff Davis
Zack Taylor
Wm. Alger
Europe
Mr. Alger
Ghar
Go RF
E M. Stanton
Cially
Secretary of War
Crmper
H W. Halleck
Huntsville
Aln
R S Grenogr Geo
H. Tuomas
J.C. Gallup
Ladies Exchange
Martin
Bradford Street
O. Joseph Fales
Cc. A. Greene
Justice of the Peace and Public Notary
Phenix
B. I
Collins & Turner
Lew
Weybosset Street
James C. Colline
John Turner
Batten
Warner & CO
Brooklyn, N. Y
James Clark
J. Clarke
NM. B
Job Noses
Cortlandt St
Pugsix
Gcoe
Canadas
C. G. Clark , CO
Propagerons
New Haven
Jan 2Ilyeow
M. J. Talbot
Stephen F. Fish
Elisabeth P. Manchester
Abner J. Sisson
Tiverton
Ann E. Bowler
Warren
Seth
James
Greene
Maine
Mina Mary A. Look
Mied
Warme Jounal
Port OF
Wm. H. Bowen
Jackson
New
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