Rhode Island Ratifies Thirteenth Amendment Text
The Rhode Island Legislature approves a proposed U S constitutional amendment prohibiting slavery and involuntary servitude except as punishment for crime and empowers Congress to enforce it. Secretary John R. Bartlett attests the ratification.
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United States
Congress of the
Unjtad
Congress
Rhode
John R. Bartlelt
Hin Jiecoh Vanattan Commerat
New Jersey
Fragmentary quotation from Webster on liberty and democracy
The readable fragment extols liberty and virtue as inherent to the land, praising freedom and civic duty while noting the responsibility to preserve and transmit it to future generations.
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Uys
Webster
A Curiosity for the Century on Equal Rights and Oppression
A mid nineteenth century essay contrasts universal humanity with despotic rule. It argues for equal rights for all, condemns capital over labor, and attacks papal power as opposing progress. The piece frames a global struggle between liberty and monopoly and cites the Pope’s encyclical against reform.
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Tlis
Curious letter contrasts liberty and monopoly across nations
The piece notes a striking contrast between freedom and monopoly as Rome pursues despotism while the United States advocates secession. It calls the letter a notable curiosity fitting today’s world contest and contrasts Rome’s bold claims with Republican America’s stance.
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Rome
Italy
Atlantic
Repubdican
America
Timaly
Rhode Island General Assembly Session Highlights
The January session in Providence reports Senate actions on enlistment policy and quota extension, concurrent passage of acts regulating intoxicating liquors, guardians, probate courts, and road contracts. House debate centers on enlistment supplements, quoti extensions, and grand committee elections for state officials.
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Providence
Faipar
Senate
Church
Hart
Judiciary Committee
House
Ecao
Sheffield
Finance
Blake
Binney
Blodgedt
Weeden
Llouse
Messrs Binney and Sheldon
Sprague
Cranston
Hope Rairoad
Tuspay
Fisk
South Kingstown
Stevens
Newport
Supreme Court
Mr Church
Finance Committee
Ethan A Jencks
Shefield
Quartermaster General
County of Providence
Charles Blake
Reg
Thomas K King
Kent
Washington
Farnum
B . Thurston
Alexander Far
Wade
Samuel White
Thurston
Unazard
Mevare Thurston and
Ducham
Warren Artillery Company
Columbus
Rhode Island
House of Representatives
Committee On the Judiciary
Huse
Binnay
State Volunteers Receive Bounties for Service
In Rhode Island during January 1865 the bounties outlined provide $400 from the State and $300 from the general government for three years of service, $800 and $200 for two years, and $200 and $100 for one year. Recruit deliverers to the Provisional Marshal earn $150 from the Quartermaster General. The January collection total in the district is $175,240.12.
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Ger
Rhode Island
J.R Bullock
Benj Brayton
E.S Babbitt
E W. Brunsen
Nath’ Bullock
M T. Bennett
Thomas P Bowler
John N Burgess
Lemue
W. Briggs
Theodore P Bogert
Joseph M Blake
Wm. H Church
Samuel W Church
Nathan N Cole
Eliza W. DeWolf
Charles A. Dabney
C. H.R Doringh
Samuel S. Drury
A. Sidney DeWolf
Mary R. DeWolf
C. B. Devol
Henry W. Diman
Byron Diwan
Charles Fales
Lydia S_ French
Wm Fualea
Benj Greenwood
Dubn R
Gardner
Joseph L Gardner
Charles D. Gibson
Elisha Hathaway
Joan Herreshoff
Chas F. Verresb
James DeWolf Perry
James P Pierce
Samuel Pitman
Willam F. Peck
Walter Pearce
William Pearse
Lewis Richmond
Daniel D Reed
Robert Rogers
Benjamin M Simmona
William B Spooner
William Stowe
Thonas Shepard
Charles Sherry, Jr
Thomas Vernon
Hezekiah C Wardwell
Frederick A Warner
Benjamin R Wilson
Willian
West
Henry Wardwall
Stulmao Weleh
Rocal Affairs. Tax on incomes In Bristol.
A Bristol list details all residents taxed on incomes earned in 1863. The five percent levy applies to income over six hundred dollars after deductions for insurance state and town taxes and house rent. The total tax collected for the year amounts to $6,857.90.
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Bristol
Births and a serious accident in town 1864 report
The 1864 births total 119 with 62 males 57 females 54 American 63 foreign 3 colored 7 stillborn. A painful accident: Benton Munroe fell seventeen feet from scaffolding at Rubber Cos buildings fracturing hip sockets collarbone and dislocating hip. he is attended by Dr. Sweet and is said to be as comfortable as expected.
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Benton Munroe
Rubber Company
Bligh Street
Sweet
Providence
Munroe
James Clark
J. Clarke
United States
Job Moses
Cortlandt 81
New York
Enrollment figures by district in Bristol County Rhode Island
A table shows the number of men drafted on the set day of February 1865 in each district of the First Congressional District on President Lincoln's call for 300,000 men of December 1864. Bristol County totals about thirty nine men with Bristol 15, Warren 17, Barrington 7.
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Board of Enrollment
Bristol County
Bristol
Warren
Barrington
Providence Warren and Bristol Railroad improved after inspection
The Railroad Commissioners report on the Providence Warren and Bristol line notes compliance with May recommendations. Bridges had decayed timbers replaced and over three thousand new sleepers laid since May. The road bed is in capital order and the line is in better condition than ever.
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Henry Staples
Providence, Warren and Bristol Railroad
Local Bristol Dramatics Promote Charity Exhibition
A Bristol note announces a two night program by Dramatios and Musical entertainment to benefit the Young Men's Christian Association library. The event on Friday February 17 features tableaux, music, charades, and dramatic scenes including The Day after the Wedding and Box and Cox Married. Proceeds go to library purchases.
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Paxarx
Bristol
Corpa
Fanny Kemble
Box
Cox
Shakepeares
Young Man's Christian Association
Local News Agent Appointed in Disisloo Ninth Army Corps
Mr Lyman and Bosworth of this town formerly served in the Second RT Regiment and have been named general News Agent of the Second Disisloo Ninth Army Corps. A large sail boat owned by Mr Charles F H Erreshoffe sank near Erreshoff's wharf Tuesday night, loaded with about twelve tons of fish guano.
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Lyman & Bosworth
Second
RT Regiment
Disisloo
Ninth Army Corps
Aail
Charles F Flerreshoffe
Iherreshoffs
Burnside Exonerated in Petersburg Mine Affair Report
Major General Burnside is fully cleared of blame in the Petersburg mine affair. Senator Wade releases the committee report praising Burnside’s skill and foresight, while Grant testifies that success would have followed his plans. Also notes Atlantic Cable shipping began January 19 and will run through May aboard the Great Eastern. London Times predicts success.
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Burnside
Petersburg
Senate
Wade
Plana
Grant Himslf
London Times
Brazil Excludes Pirate Shenandoah from Port
Advices from Mr Webb at Rio Janeiro to the State Department report a decree by Brazil excluding the pirate Shenandoah from its ports. At that time Mr Saward’s answer in the Florida case had not reached Rio. Burning accident in Maine leaves a child dead after a kerosene lamp mishap. Washington notes Grant era sentiment toward reunification with rebel commissioners offering pledge to heal the nation.
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Mr Webb
Rio Janeiro
State Department
Brazil
Shenandoah
Saward
Florida
Rio
Death on the Railroad Track Near Portsmouth
Francis Durgan a miner at the local coal mines was run over by a steamboat train from Boston to Newport and killed instantly. His body was severely mutilated with fragments scattered along the track for a considerable distance.
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Portsmouth
Francis Durgan
Tran
Boston
Newport
FaLi River News
South Petersburg Captured Report From New York Times
The Times city desk reports South Petersburg was captured with a large rebel commissary tram destroyed and a grist mill burned, the rebels last in that direction, while an advanced position was secured by the Union forces.
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the Times
South Petersburg
Carbon Oil and Coal Lands in West Virginia Prospect
Reports from geologists Professor Richardson and Professor Shepherd extol the Paxam area as a central West Virginia oil region with prolific oil and gas springs and extensive shale layers. They note abundant coal, iron ore, limestone, timber, and favorable terrain boosting oil production prospects. The company informs that subscriptions close on the 13th instant.
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Carlile Oil and Canager Coal Co
Paxam
Richardson
Yous Ropenty
West Virginia
Shepherd
New Haven
Conn
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Stripping for the Fight in Charleston and Sherman
The Mercury urges relentless resistance as Charleston braces for war and urges inch by inch defense against a feared fall. It predicts Sherman will press into the city, risking rebels and property as battles escalate and fate hangs on the defenders’ steadfast resolve.
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Charleston
Sarago
Sherman
Rabels
General Grant's Army Active in Strategic Movements
Dispatches say Grant's army moved with the Fifteenth Corps and part of the Second Corps and cavalry. One force moved toward Ream's Station and another toward Hatcher's Run near the Petersburg Lynchburg Railroad. The Second Corps faced heavy rebel forces, built temporary defenses, repulsed a charge, and took about two hundred prisoners with roughly a hundred American casualties. The aim is unclear but likely to pressure rebel forces moving from Richmond toward Charleston or Sherman.
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Grant
Fifteenth
Ream
Hatcher
Wreter
Richmond
Charleston
Aganet Sherman
Cavalry Scout Captures Gilmore Faction Near Mwrefield
A telegram from Cumberland dated Feb 6 reports Gen Sheridan’s cavalry surprise Wollfield area forces of Mig Gen Gilmore. About 20 officers and men were captured including the noted guerrilla chief Mary Gilmore. Brevet Major General B. F. Keuruy signs.
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Wheentoaia
Gev
Bowman
Cumberland
Gilmora
Yetarday
M Wrefield
Guerrill
Marry Gilmore
B. F. Keuury
Breves
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