Old Guard Fights Desperate Last Stand in Final Battle
Fragmentary account describes French Old Guard resistance as a cavalry flanking maneuver breaks their left, cannons fire, and retreat devolves into disarray. Michel leads battalions while Napoleon watches, urging surrender never. officers reportedly choose death rather than defeat as the Guard loses a last, dramatic fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fee
Suldiera
Dizordéri
Avery
Michel
Gand
Mivéngd
Bothie Napoléon
Fung
Cambral
Isa
Corpa
Fragmented Memoir Passages on a Humane Maid and Dogs
Fragmented text depicts a domestic scene with a humane young woman, dogs, and odd reflections on kindness and character. It references a dog killed in the gutter and includes scattered phrases about restraint, curiosity, and life’s trials, forming a patchwork moral vignette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ikasromay
Dan
Boots and bridles care for winter riding
The piece advises leather care for horses and riders in cold weather. It warns against cruel iron bits on icy mornings and urges readers to test water proofing for boots. It recommends washing boots with castile soap, using shellac in alcohol as a waterproof coating, and applying with a sponge for a durable water barrier.
Tiverton Man Dies Sudden on Back Road
Mr Job Durfee of Tiverton died suddenly Sunday at his residence on the Back Road. He had just arisen and was in bed when he fell back and expired within minutes. He was in the 60th year of his age. Pall River News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poxas
Republic
Georgia
Lynch
South Carolina
New York
W.hipple
Thors Reauun
Hemselves
Abel Sancry
Metpe
Sa Relngaand
Oottepan
Anethand
Paulms
Taylor
Heroe
Job Durfee
Tiverton
Arlean
Ak P
Pall River News
Christmas is coming to Bristol readers in 1862
The Bristol paper urges reflective observance of Christmas in its December 20 1862 issue. It contrasts holiday merriment with spiritual meaning, warns that public celebrations may overshadow sacred gifts, and calls for gratitude toward the heavenly gift of Christ as the central joy of the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juydus
Menares
Christ
Bristol Soldiers Wounded in Fredericksburg Action
Local list of Bristol soldiers wounded in the Fredericksburg battle from the 7th and 12th regiments. Peleg G. Jones of Company I in the 7th wounded in the jaw. G. W. Simmons of Company C and W. J. Darling of Company E in the 12th cited for thigh and back injuries. Alonzo Pierce of Company E in the 12th reported with abdominal wound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Fredericksburg
Peleg G. Jones
G. W. Simmons
W.J. Darling
Alonzo Pierce
Promotion vacant fill 2d R I Volunteers colonelcy
Lieut Col Nelson Vinllaias promoted to colonel of the 2d Regiment Rhode Island Volunteers to fill the vacancy from Col Wheiton’s Brigadier Generalship. Major Nathan Goff Jr formerly Captain of Co G from this county advances to lieutenant colonel.
Wounded officers and a sergeant major to be treated in Washington
Dispatch from the town reports Major Jacob Babbit of the Seventh Regiment wounded in the left arm and shoulder, Adjutant Charles F Page missing an eye, and Sergeant Major Joseph Manchester having his right arm amputated. All were said to be recovering and expected to arrive in Washington on Thursday. Mrs Babbit and Manchester’s mother, with Dr L A D Maktin, left for Washington on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Babbit
Charles F. Page
Joseph
S. "Manchester
Sind
Washington
Manchester
L. A. D Maktin
House of Representativess
Ini
Butler
Athe
Wicliffe
Senatey
Secretary of the Navy
Lengetsma
Litlag
Rapier
Nbabns
Ott Louse” of Representatives
Brighai
Qithe
Ania
Wasi
Pservice
Mrorerties
Hutt
Lee Sid
Norte
Goth
Rae Pont Brah
Alfaire
Louisville Journal
Losses of the R I Regiments in Nigletes brigade reported
A Frederickeburg special correspondent lists casualties in Gen Nnigtes brigade. Seventh R T: killed 7 wounded 187. Twelfth R T: killed 16 wounded 59.
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Frederickeburg
R. 1
R. T
Reverend Spaulding to Lead Services in Town
Rev A Spaulding of Warren will occupy the Baptist pulpit in town tomorrow with morning afternoon and evening services. An evening sermon will be addressed to the young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spaulding
Warren
Rhode Island War Loan Awarded in Providence Bid
The Rhode Island State War Loan of 600 000 dollars was awarded to parties in Providence Bunton and Worcester at 826 100 premium and upwards. Bids totaled about 1 600 000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island
Providence
Bunton
Worcester
Humorous Lectures at Local Hall Promises Laughter
An 19th century notice announces SM De Cordova from New York plans a visit on Thoraday the 15th of Jane dary. The public is invited to attend cheerful evenings featuring a lecture on Courtship and Marriage described as general and entertaining for all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SM. de Cordova
New York
Thoraday
Jane ‘Dary
Rerious
Rand
St Albans Lodge Elects Officers and Pays Respect to Deceased
The St Albans Lodge of Fi&sa'l Bla onp held officer elections in their lodge room on Wednesday evening electing O. Master at Gréete and officers including Senior Warden B. Fales Junior Warden Franklin, Treasurer Pitman, Secretary Pierce, Deacon Manchester, Senior Deacon St, Steward Wilkinson, Tyler Hosra-Tyler. After installation a large gathering shared supper at Armiery Hal and later the funeral of Private Seano B Manchester was held at State St Methodist Episcopal Church with Rev. S. Upham officiating followed by a procession to the burial site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
J. H. Pitman
Pierce
F. H
Manchester
Douglas Janis
Wilson
J. Wilkinson
F. Uphim
Chaphills
Coit Bentinel
M. L
Hosra-Tyler
Philip
B. ‘Bourn
W. G
Titus
Newport
Armiery
Hal
Seano
Rar
Samuel F. Upham
Return of Lt Franklin Without Body of Brother
Lt. Franklin arrives from Washington to town on Saturday instant but cannot obtain the body of his brother Private Josephus Franklin whose death was reported last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gol. Franklin
Washington
Josephus Franklin
Carrot and Onion Crop Profits From 111 Rods
A letter from McQuare Charles and Ambrose Waldron to brothers in town reports harvests in Goast Valley S I. It lists 134 barrels of onions sold in New York for 334.12 and 187 barrels of carrots sold without barrels at 76 cents per barrel totaling 140.25. Expenses for manuring planting hoeing harvesting and bunching amount to 109.17 plus 15.94 for planting and digging, yielding a total profit of 349.26 on 111 rods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McQuare
Charles
Ambrose Waldron
V Brothers
Gocast Valley
S. 1
New York
Newport and Fall River Railroad Operations Steady
The Newport Advertiser notes continued steady operations on the Newport and Fall River Railroad over the Island. It endorses the proposal to connect cars with Bristol Ferry, contingent on a future decision during the next session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport Advertiser
Newport and
Fall River
Island
Bristol Ferry
Funeral Notices and War Update From Providence
The paper reports Col. W. B. Sayles’s remains arriving in Providence with funeral at the State House under St. John’s Masons with a military escort. Lt. Gal. J. B. Curtis’s funeral with military ceremonies follows the same schedule. It notes national war memorializing Congress to authorize privateers and reward pirate-hunting. It recounts a Somers Conn. accident where four family members drown. Providence funds to aid sick and wounded soldiers. fifteen recruits leave for the 7th Regiment. An advertisement column references Christmas presents and Santa Claus headquarters.
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W. B. Sayles
Providence
W. A. Moore
7Th Regiment
State House
St. John's Lodge of Masons
Gal. J. B. Curtis
4Th Regiment
Fredericksburg
Startford
Somers
Conn
Scantling
Houga
Elide
Ordination Service and Church Growth Reflected in Local Meeting
The供historic minutes describe a council election of RW Binyaid as moderator and Rev J L A Fish as clerk. After a lengthy testimony by Afr Cooke on religious experience and doctrine, the council ordains a candidate with services at half past two. The sermon lauds the Word of God and the church forms a new association, seeking broader Christian culture and active ministry despite disabilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eviatchman
Council
Binyaid
J. L.A. Fish
Afr. Cooke
Hebe
F. Nichol
Bon
J. Lies A. Fish
Steeris
Newton i
Jx Boomer
Je Banvards
David d Weaton
Cooke
Thanksgiving fete for contrabands in Washington District
In Washington District on Thanksgiving 1862 a camp on Twelfth Street housed escaped slaves. The event featured a church meal for contrabands with turkeys chickens pies cakes and apples. Guests included Mrs. H B Stowe John Pierpont and Rev Channing as prayers songs and speeches followed a grand dinner in a decorated hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dés
New England
Twelfth Street
Goree
American Tract Society
National
Freedman’s Relief . Association
House of Bondage
Lincoln
H. B. Stowe
John Pierpont
Pat
Finnchal
Channing
Moses
Egypt
Mirjane
Ambitious E�asternity Members Lead Nighttime Parade
An enthusiastic crowd gathered as political and religious figures spoke about new freedoms. The scene featured a tall woman and mixed groups marching in a tense but orderly display, while officers maintained discipline during a long ceremony.
War Moves Across the Rappahannock
The article notes the first week of fighting has seized public attention. Our forces have returned west of the river and occupation bridges are removed. The Boston Journal acknowledges Burnside’s difficult retreat and defends the decision against public criticism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rappahannock
Boston Journal
Burnside
Fierce Fighting at Fredericksburg Ends No Clear Advantage
Desperate first movement by Union forces under Burnside clashed with Confederate entrenchments outside Fredericksburg. Artillery and rifle pits repelled repeated assaults as both sides suffered heavy casualties and a night setback for Union troops with several generals wounded. The next day, U S troops executed a cautious withdrawal to the river, briefly crossing before pontoon bridges were secured. Armistice among opposing pickets formed at daylight as both sides tended to their dead on neutral ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Ledger
Burneide
Frederickburg
Sumner
Frank Tin
Tlis
Cole
Daniger
Jay
Confederate and Union Armies Exchange Fire and Political Debates
The report describes continued frontier engagements with pickets and flag of truce exchanges, while Gen Franklin negotiates amid Union drive on Sumner’s division. A House debate covers Confederate taxation, property damage, and bills on postal money, abolition, and emancipation measures, with actions referred to committees as they consider the state of the Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burnside
Sumner
Uae
Pitaf Balyed
Rebaley
Areenaa Nour
General Bank
Daminges
A. NY
Adi
Tor
Éetabliah Ra
Walywand
Ibenna
Sopit
Wélictchheensiass
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Cruirére
Tha Vity’of
Farnich
Goldiers
Weilmarn
Philadelphia
Porter
Mississippi
James
Whittaker
Ourreadore
Santa Claus
Berks
Diedriave
New Bedford Mercury
Sd Re
Barnum
Westgate
Bill Farnim
Edwin Westgate
Jador
Flo
Baet
Greenwich
Ucla Army
Plutaide
Ribet
W Channing
Oerny
Kansas
Biro
David
Oic
Eeeni
Iit
Tett -Ongarcpae
he.Press
Burnvide
Ualleck
Burnard
Utler
Pwiggs
McDougaloufferedia
Dia
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