Burnside Praised as Educator of War and Civics
The article lauds Major General Ambrose Burnside for his leadership in Civil War campaigns including the First Rhode Island Regiment to Washington, the Bull Run defense, Roanoke and Newport voyages, and the East Tennessee march. It credits his candor after Fredericksburg and his defense of Knoxville, praising his perseverance, gallantry, and the nation’s gratitude while urging remembrance of the instruments and people behind his achievements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hasenayer Jost
Burnside
Rhode Island
Washington
Bull Row
Roanoke
Newherney
Fredericksburg
Congress
Department of the Ohio
East Tennessee
Enot Tlannoessee
Bragg
Grant
Chattanooga
Knoxville
Knoxvile
Longstreet
Fort Saunders
Cumberland
Burneide
England and America unity urged by Resener in praise of sympathy
The piece extols Mr Resener as a keen observer and advocate for Anglo American unity during the Civil War. It argues England’s upper classes and Parliament largely oppose the Union while the common people show sympathy for the North, urging America to wield olive branch and sword to bolster freedom and oppose tyrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
America
Resener
Engand
Great Britain
Richard Cobden
North
Beecher
United States
Sailboats Under Construction by Herreshoff Yard
In the south part of town John Herreshoff is building two large sailboats for his brother. The larger boat aims to be faster than last season’s Kelpie and the smaller vessel prioritizes safety and speed. Herreshoff, though totally blind, directly oversees the work and even makes key parts like the keel and centre board in a local shop noted for superior workmanship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saloop
John Herteshof
Herreshoffs
England
Wanlesy
Elizabeth
Frouse
Bushwell
Spain
Mary Queen of Scotta
Darnley
New Bedford
Maes ) Stanparp
Hesex County
Tle
Street Improvements in Fort Rounds Area
A substantial shore wall section between Fort Rounds and Werreshof’s wharf has been erected and Hope street widening begun. East side sidewalk opposite the wall is being graded and gutters straightened. Burton street from Hope to High street also sees work. Hope street alterations promise safer, wider driving when repairs finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Rounds
Werreshof's
Hope Street
Burton Street
Hope
High Street
Amir
Teegof
The New York Mercury’s 1864 Prospectus Promises and Prominent Warnings
The New York Mercury’s Manifesto touts 1864 plans bold claims of growth and reliance on publisher skill while urging subscribers who owe for the past year to settle promptly amid price pressures. Ohio authorities offer a $5000 reward for Morgam’s capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Mercurys
Ite
Promieca
Ohio
Morgam
The Lady's Friend magazine debuts with new issue
A January issue of The Lady's Friend, a new monthly magazine of literature and fashion edited by Mrs Henry Petersiny, is featured. The editors promise extensive coverage and a large circulation for the publication priced at $20 a year, published by Deacon Petersin in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Peteraoty
Deacon Aid
Petersin
Philadelphia
Tooth Exhibited in Store Window With Curious Notice
A two inch GFA tooth is displayed in a Hope Street store window with a notice stating it was taken from the jaw of a Blood Hound used to hunt Union men of Tennessee. The wording is copied verbatim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GFA
Tennessee
Official Army Register 1863 Acknowledgment by EF Oor
EF Oor thanks the Hon. Samuel O Arnold for a copy of the Official Army Register for 1863. The note names the recipients and confirms the donation of the publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel O ‘Arnold
Town Council Minutes Note Sea Wall Bill and Public Spending
The Town Council and Court of Probate met in regular session with full attendance. Notable actions include a 50 dollar appropriation for completing the sea wall on Hope Street and several bills approved for highways hydrants poor relief and office expenses. The Phoenix column advocates two-session high school terms to improve study health and youth welfare, urging restoration of a split schedule for better physical activity and family life. A letter urges a Steam Ferry project to connect Rhode Island with Bristol Ferry via Fall River, seeking stock subscriptions and broad local support to boost travel commerce and regional ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope Street
Board of Pauper
Puenix
Epstor
Kendall
Providence
Newport
Fall River
Rhode Teland
Knights Templars Elect Officers at Providence Assembly
The Annual Assembly of St John’s Encampment in Providence elected officers for the year. Key posts include M. E John Shepley as Grand Commander and Rev Sir D Rounds as Generalistmo, with several others named. A report claimed Gen Meagher was captured, but no foundation supported the rumor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights Templars
St. John’s
Providence
Masone’ S Hall
M. E John Shepley
D. Rounds
E J. Titcomb
R. F
HrPitus
D.C. Arnold
Samuel Lawis
Oliver E. Greene
Gja Greene
Joseph Fales
J. A.D John
R. E. Charles II
Titus
R. E. Thomas A. Doyle
RE. Georges A. French
Massachusetts
Rhoda Teland
M.E. G
Shire
John Shepley
Meagher
Rebela
Army
Colfax Chosen Speaker as Congress Opens Amid Historic Hopes
The Organization of Congress sees Colfax elected Speaker 101 to 82. He vows a calm high minded start and urges unity to lead the nation through postwar settling of grave questions and a divine providence guiding victory to preserve the Union. The House completes its organization and swears in members despite contested credentials from several states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Organization of Congress
Congress
House
Colfax
Friends of Liberty
Maryland
Virginia
West Virginia
Oregon
Missouri
Kansas
Louisiana
Capture of the Steamer Chesnapeake and the Kidnapping
The steamer Chesnapeake from New York to Portland was captured near Cape Cod by Confederate forces. The engineer was killed, a first mate wounded, and the captain and passengers made prisoners of war. The vessel and cargo valued at $180,000 were taken. most crew and passengers were sent to the city. The attack occurred about 92 miles west of Cape Cod.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joan
N. B
Chesapeake
Willett
N. Y
Portland
Pottsburg Island
Cape Cod
Manaton House
German Street
New York
Portlanddle
Discharge of 1500 Workers At Brooklyn Navy Yard
About 1500 workmen have been discharged from the Brooklyn Navy Yard amid personnel reductions. The move affects a broad cross section of trades and ranks, with officials stating the action is part of a broader efficiency plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Merchants' Navigation and Transportation Company Articles
The Mer chants Navigation and Transportation Company is formed as a stock company for building equipping purchasing chartering navigating and owning steam propelled vessels. The group includes E R Mudge J Baldwell E D Surdan Eben Wright and A H Fiske of Weston Massachusetts with the capital fixed at 500000 in 20000 shares of 25 each. The corporation is to operate between New York and Groton New London and Newport Rhode Island and Bristol Rhode Island with offices in Groton on December 3 1863.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gristol
New London Casmiche
Merchants’ Navigation and Transportation Company
Connecticut
E. R. Madge
Josiah Baldwell
E. D Surdan
Eben Wright
A. H. Fiske
Weston
County of
Middlesex
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Fave Associated
New York
Groton
New London
Newport
Rhode Island
Bristol
Euid
Anid Groton
Witnaes
E.R. Mudge
J Baldwell
B. D Jordan
James Fiske, Jr
New Lighting System Illuminates Paris Theatre Du Chatelet
The theatre introduces a novel lighting method without chandeliers. Gas jets hidden above a subtly decorated ceiling bathe the hall in softened, evenly distributed light. The setup eliminates heat and fumes from multiple gas lights while enhancing architectural effect and sightlines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theatre du Chatelet
Paris
Salle
Aous
New Speaker Schuyler Culfax Elected Speaker of House
Schuyler Culfax born 1823 New York settled in Indiana as printer owned South Bend Reacher nearly twenty years served Indiana Constitutional Convention 1850 and Whig National Convention 1848 elected 34th Congress and repeatedly re elected praised for parliamentary knowledge fairness self control and patience in stormy times after personal loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tron
Schuyler Culfax
H House of Representatives
New York
Tiluving
Indiana
South Bend
Colfix
Newport
Colfxx
Hess
Congress
War Work of the Year in the Union Triumphs
The New York Tribune surveys wartime achievements outlining Union victories in 1863. It notes 25 000 prisoners taken at Vicksburg and 5 000 at Port Hudson, over three hundred cannons captured, and decisive wins from Gettysburg to Lookout Mountain and Missionary Ridge. The piece reports recoveries across Tennessee Arkansas Mississippi Louisiana and Texas, ending with a note on shifting fortunes from mourning to triumph.
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The
New York Tribune
Anya
Mississippi
Vicksburg
Port Fludson
Gettysburg
Lookout Mountain
Missionary Ridge
Bragg
Tennessee
Arkansas
Louisanna
Texas
New York
Broadway
American
Washington
Providence
Mare ‘Jossas
Burke
Lassea
Labor Well Paid In United States Says Current Times
The article argues that no country pays labor better than the United States at present. Skilled labor demand is high, prompting governments and employers to raise bounties and wages to attract and retain workers. Large numbers of European immigrants and British Provinces laborers are drawn to the U S for army or workshop pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Europe
Rebel orders to shoot guerrillas in Upper Louisiana
A controversial rebel directive surfaced from Brig. Gen. Alfred Moufer of Louisiana ordering Major Fournet to shoot all jayhawkers and armed individuals in any Upper Louisiana district. The instruction demanded no prisoners and created an international furor among foreigners and critics.
November pension awards and wartime notes in brief
The pension office granted 2,095 invalid pensions in November with 2,002 for widows mothers and orphans, totaling 4,067. The month saw 1,062 more allowances than new petitions. The rest reports on letters about Mary Queen of Scots, tax stamps for land warrants, political dispatches, factory accidents, and various 19th century notes in England and America.
Retreat of Longstreet Near Knoxville Signals Confederate Refit
From Knoxville on December 5 1863 reports Longstreet retreating toward Virginia as Union forces under Sherman reinforce. Cavalry pursuit and numerous prisoners noted around Clinch River with Sherman arriving at Knoxville marking a shift in East Tennessee operations.
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Knoxville
Shackelford
Equida
Wattunxcton
Fennesses
Virginia
Griérville
Eaid
Clinch ‘River
Sherman
War items update from New York on Grant army lines
From Chattanooga advices the line of communication improves with railroad and steamboat facilities, though the Chattanooga rail line remains down for weeks. Troops receive winter clothing and blankets. Gen Elliott now commands the cavalry corps of the Department of the Cumberland. Prof Longfellow and his wounded son arrive north with Capt Bowditch. Lieut Longfellow, shot through the back, survives and is reported doing well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Trinone
Chattanogga
Department of the Cumberland
Longfellow
Lieut
Bowditch
Fight at Wolf River Bridge North Tennessee
Despatches detail a hard clash near Moscow at Wolf River Bridge. Union forces under Col Hatch Chalmers, about 4000, repelled a desperate rebel attack. Rebels reportedly hung two Confederate pickets from the 2d Tennessee regiment after capturing them, with casualties and four hours of fighting reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Preas
Chalmers
Hatch Chalmers
Moscow
Fort Monroe Dispatches From Decembrg 8
The steamer New York departed for City Point with 552 boxes of supplies from the Baltimore Relief Funds and Christian Commission along with 300 high value commissary outfits and 600 Adams Express packages for Richmond prisoners. An additional hundred boxes arrived this morning for the same destination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fortress Moxtor
New York
City
Point
Hoxea, Baler, &c
Baltimore
Christian Commission
Adams
Richmond
Army of the Potomac Dispatch Reports Position at Upper Rapidan
Headquar ters Army of the Potomac reports the enemy did not move a force to the north bank of the Rapidan. Videttes of both armies hold former positions at the upper ford, with pickets on the right bank. From Readville to Ellis Ford the forces remain separated by the river. weather is fine though roads are poor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army of the Potomac
Army OF the
Rapidan
Jinnungert Force Retreats From East Tennessee
A fragmentary 1803 dispatch reports the jinnungert force retreating from East Tennessee. It suggests Union troops may hold the position and urges Inysl people to assemble at places of worship to offer homage to Almighty God for a perceived advancement of the national cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
East
Tennessee
Gold Medal Laberatus Proven Winners Say All Prefer It
Advertises perfection in Herrick Allen's Gold Medal Laberatus claiming universal praise from ladies and urging readers to test a paper and never use another. Promotes availability at grocers with Depot 112 Liberty Street New York and notes grocers sell it locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrick Allen
Liberty ’Street
Rm York
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Wauhatchie
Monntato
Georgetown
D.C
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Richmana
Sta Iist
Genertl Brug
Dalton
Brand
Tenac Kenyon
J. P. Ulney
Colt
Newbury
Masa
France
Virginian
South Carolina
Florida
William Wirt
Krupp
Germany
Canton
Army of the Cumberland
Chicamanga
Sickles
Woods Brothers
le Roy
Avery
Garibaldi
Locke
Boston
Liverpool
Disruali
Washburne
Matagorda
Third Army
Wolf River Bridge
Fort Monroe
A. Lincoln
Chetwoor
Murray Street
Hamton and
Delaware Bay Railroad
Port Monmouth
Shamong
B. Franklin Clark
FeOrox
Cedar Street
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