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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1864
Page
2
Readers praise the President's Message as concise and direct noting its war context and restrained tone. They argue silence protects public and enemy, highlight opposition to reimposing slavery, and commend cautious steady leadership and anticipated results.
The Senate quickly confirms Mr. Chase as Chief Justice of the U S Supreme Court with wide approval. His integrity breadth of grasp and anti slavery stance are praised while opponents acknowledge fitness. The appointment promises a life tenure shaping the nation’s highest bench. A Boston mutual coal company forms to sell stock at cost with profits dividend. Union forces relocate Confederate troops from North Carolina toward Georgia as events unfold. Admiral Farragut arrives in New York aboard the sloop Hartford greeted by locals.
An essay by Charles Hazeltine in the Boston Transcript discusses piano tuning issues in America. It notes high demand for pianos and outlines essential tuning practices, including pin blocks, taper pins, fit pins, and proper stringing, urging buyers to seek quality workmanship to ensure instruments stay in tune.
The Star Family Paper previews the New York Mercury yearly attractions for 1865. It highlights novel serials and Josh Billings writings, noting the Mercury’s rich features, rival circulation, and low rates. See advertisement on the first page.
The ship Intvingible sailing from San Francisco to New York carried a cargo valued at 225825 70 dollars. It included 22388 hides 637 tone copper ore 763 sacks silver ore 762 bales wool 1090 flaska quicksilver along with whale oil turpentine rosin and more.
Gen Meade is named Major General in the regular army effective August 11 1864. The promotion comes at Gen Grant's special request in recognition of services during the current campaign.
The Philadelphia Ledger notes its 1836 start with united editions of Philadelphia daily papers totaling between 7 000 and 8 000 copies. It reports current overall circulation near 175 000 copies.
A fragmentary report notes an officer detailing Grant era movements near Richmond and hints at forthcoming events of strategic importance for the army. The message stresses personal significance for the writer and readers, indicating impending developments.
A notable barn in Uanewk Masa Wae bureta praised as one of the most complete agricultural structures in the country.
A Thursday evening Town Hall event opened a series of exhibitions in aid of the Library of the Young Men's Christian Association. A prologue welcomed guests and urged knowledge’s triumph, with tableaux including Jarley’s Wax Works and 3 Bristol’s Praise, as performers recited verses and showcased pageants to honor the cause.
The steamer Rapidan built at Richmond Maine under Captain Benjamin D Manton and owned mainly by Providence interests arrived in port last Monday evening and sailed again Thursday. The 203 foot brig rigged vessel features copper sheathing iron strapping a white oak hull and a powerful propeller built in Providence. The report notes its fine construction and promising voyage potential.
Allene the Wizard will present celebrated magical entertainments at Town Hall on Monday and Tuesday evenings with a large display of valuable presents to be given each night. Tickets are sold at the store of Mr J N Burgess. Also available at Capt. H N Gifford’s store is a well chosen assortment of toilet articles and useful fancy goods for Christmas and New Year gifts.
The Toronto Globe editorials praise President Lincoln's Message while The New York Herald notes the Globe editor’s official Canada position and the President's strong language toward Canadian tolerance of raiders, marking the criticism as significant.
Contracts awarded for grading nearly the entire Dighton and Somerset Railroad line. A plan to extend from Sim Street in Taunton to Dean Street avoids building two bridges by turning the Taunton River conrae, as reported by John Collins of Fall River.
The text claims Gan Dix faces scrutiny by a New York correspondent of the London Times over past conduct and his alleged ties to Northern insurrection and Richmond rebels. It hints at a loss of confidence and possible punishment.
War Secretary dispatches reprint from Richmond papers claim Gen Sherman is near Savannah within five miles, in line of battle but no confirmed attack. Telegraphs note possible coast move or coastal communication cut. Nashville weather halts movements. Grant and E M Stanton corroborate unsettled conditions for Union forces.
The Washington Republican reports Sherman may have captured Savannah before the harbor exit steamer cleared Port Royal. A messenger said the fleet fired when leaving the harbor and flags adorned the ships as news spread of a great victory. The steamer crew believed Savannah fell after leaving the wharf.
Hilton Head December 15 report says Gen Foster’s rapid movements gain a position to command two bridges and miles of Savannah Railroad. Casualties at Foney Hill tallied at seven hundred forty, a large reduction from earlier counts.
War Department bulletin from December reports Gen Thomas and forces defeating Hood near Nashville. Right wing advance five miles, enemy driven from river and entrenchments, center pushed back one to three miles. Casualties light, about 17 guns and 1500 prisoners. Brown’s Bronnicist Trocars advertised in another column.
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