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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1865
Page
2
The Bristol Phenix reports shock at General Sherman’s rumored peace talks with Confederate leaders. It questions his diplomacy, calls the move a misstep, and urges removal from council if negotiations continue. The piece laments the risk to national honor and rebukes supposed miscalculation in halting campaigns.
The funeral of Abraham Lincoln drew universal mourning as processions moved through cities and rural districts. Homes and farms wore symbols of sorrow, reflecting a deeply felt national grief and the people’s respect for their late Provident.
The account lauds President Johnson for quick decisive action after Sherman’s capitulation. It notes Johnson’s resolve with cabinet approval and Grant’s subsequent plan to strike hard against rebels. Support for Johnson and strong backing of Grant as his principal ally follow.
Troops and guards remain stationed at the homes of Cabinet members and other leading statesmen in Washington as authorities search for the extent of a conspiracy against the President and Cabinet and to arrest participants.
A New York dispatch warns that full disclosure of a diabolical assassination plot will reveal immense villains and our forbearance toward Canadian neighbors who have provided safe haven to them, promising astonishment at the enormity of the plot.
The May Atlantic issue features writing by O. W. Hulmes Robert Dale Owen J. G. Whiter J. B L.well Gottecholk Marvel Mrs Stw e T W Higginson and other renowned contributors.
The President directs April 25 to be observed nationwide as a day of humiliation and mourning for President Abraham Lincoln. Citizens are urged to gather in places of worship to join in solemn services, honoring Lincoln's life and condemning his violent end. Acting Secretary W Hester disseminates the notice to religious denominations.
In a April 24 1865 note from the Provost Marshal General's Bureau the Rhode Island enrollment boards and their staff are discontinued and vacancies created to cut costs. Recruiting has ceased and any mustering in or out or voucher payments will be handled under Brevet Lt Col C Gilbert Acting Assistant Provost Marshal General at Hartford. Governor James Smith is informed.
Major General Drr fired on Booth and his ally Harrold as they fled from St. Marys county Maryland to Garretts farm near Port Royal on the Rappahannock. Booth was fatally shot during the pursuit and Harrold was captured. The burning refuge was set and Bouth’s body and Harrold were brought here, confirmed by Secretary of War Edwin M Stanton.
English financiers who backed the Confederate Government have attached assets held by rebel agents in London. Once supportive, they now see their funds vanished with the Confederacy. Rebef property remaining is small and won't cover much of the debt.
The enemy abroad may deem the Union’s foes ruthless for attacking a sleeping president and a sick man, yet refinement in manners has often masked brutal instincts, and the rebellion has shown greater brutality than refinement.
A Cleveland man built an iron, airtight house filled with sawdust, water and ice to preserve fruit, vegetables, butter, oysters and all foods from year to year. The design promises waste reduction and winter profits through thrift and economy.
A Washington letter from a distinguished officer in Gen Sherman’s army reports widespread disgust among ranks at the Sherman Johnston conference. It asserts no soldier would rather endure disgraceful terms than see the programme carried out.
The Bristol town meeting held April 22 elected officers including Moderator Messadore T Bennett Town Clerk Peter Gladding and Town Council Samuel Sparks David Waldron Stephen Chorob h Thomas Usher and Joseph Gardner Justices of the Peace Nathaniel Coggeshall Mason Pierce C A Greene and William Usury Church and set annual tax plans: total 36 000 to 37 000 with allocations for schools highways and debt reduction The assembly adopted resolutions honoring President Lincoln and condemning his assassination and approved deeds for burial lots and highway funding rules.
Mr J N Burgess starts a second term of instruction in Writing next Tuesday evening. A premium will be awarded for the greatest improvement this term. The May term of the Court of Common Pleas for Bristol County will begin a session in town on Tuesday next.
A Bristol M S Association gathering will meet at the Town Hall on Monday evening before eight. A president's report will outline usefulness past needs and future plans. Rev. E F Upham of Lowell will give an address. An admission fee of ten cents is charged to cover expenses.
Concerts in aid of the Soldiers' Friend Society by the Bristol Amateur Association drew intelligent audiences and high praise for their quality. Proceeds totaled about seventy five dollars, with strong repeated attendance across the two evenings.
A post office circular under T J Thurs ton Esq collects dollar subscriptions to support the Lincoln family. Governors arrange subscriber names to be engrossed and funds sent to Mrs Lincoln, urging prompt contributions to expedite the testimonial.
A mix of 19th century notes reports the Indianola mayor’s inaugural address with a paradoxical diabolical congratulations, a drowning soldier at Livell Hospital, alleged yellow fever plots by Dr Blackburn of Wilmington NY, and various war era items including charcoal trade, pensioner news, counterfeit money, and a Lincoln murder memorial plan.
Examinations complete as the term ends. Pupils promoted to higher grades with stricter standards and many promoted. Mourning draped rooms and badges worn for President Lincoln. Four young ladies graduate. essays read. valedictory and a hymn titled Parting Hymn sung. The school honors the late leader and pledges reverence and service.
At a special meeting on Monday evening last the committee elected Rev. M. J. Talbot as chairman and Robert S. Andrews as superintendent of the public schools. Rev. M. J. Txibot and Dr. Thomas Vernon named to the examining committee.
The regular monthly meeting of the Town Council and Court of Probate will be held in the Council Chamber on Monday afternoon next at two o’clock.
Empry and brashy hair made soft glossy and beautiful, and gray hair fe atured to its original color by Seles's Hair Life. For sale by J. N. Burgess.
The May number opens with a engraving The Cup of Cold Water and features a double fashion plate with engravings. It includes stories such as Under the Apple Tree My Rath and I Before God and Men The Ghost of Mac Gran's Abbey Pinewood Four Birthdays Story of a Stove and more. Music is Pa has a rock I Je premium sewing machines offered as premiums through Deacon and Peterson Philadelphia.
A compact schedule lists sailing details for Steamer B. Durfee and various sloops across dates Monday through Thursday. Entries show vessel names captains origins and destinations such as Fall River New London Providence and New Bedford, with cargoes including bricks coal and general freight to firms like National Rubber Co and Sherry.
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