The Bristol Abente Editorial Sat Feb 18 1864
A fragmentary historical notice resembles a newspaper editorial praising liberty and cherished institutions. It references a February 18, 1864 Saturday morning date and tone suggesting civic reflection about national values.
Rhode Island Assembly Debates War Policy and Draft Relief
Rhode Island’s General Assembly discusses Civil War policy, calls for delaying conscription, thanks officers for Fort Fisher action, and reviews budgets and education acts. The session reports extend to Washington on draft extension and recounts counterfeiting seizures and local tributes to veterans.
Draft notices issued across states for quotas and enrollments
Washington Feb 15 reports directives from the Provost Marshal General to acting Generals urging boards in Connecticut Iowa California and Oregon to prepare to draft. The Richmond Enquirer notes Dix’s order halting personals ads. Town votes offer $100 reward for Sabbath liquor sales violators. A Philadelphia fire claims multiple lives and a smallpox case endangers a survivor. Sherman’s army referenced in a town council update.
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Men Wanted to Meet the Call for 300000
Local affairs urge all men to answer the national call for 300 000 troops with Rhode Island praised for early support and towns urged to supply as many volunteers as needed at once to avoid conscription.
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Barrington Taxpayers Named for 1863 Income Tax
A list from Warren and Barrington names residents who paid income tax on earnings in 1863. The article enumerates individuals in these towns to reflect local compliance with the tax assessment.
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Jurors drawn for Brieto County Supreme Court term
At the regular Brieto Town Council meeting held on the 6th inst jurors were drawn for the county Supreme Court term beginning the first Monday of March. Grand Jurors named James loar Mason Pierce Gilbert R Lawless Shubael B Cule Viets G Peck Richard Smith and George W Peckham. Petit Jurors listed William B Kimball Peter J Bradford A S Pearse Robert J Fitch Charles 2 Davis and John B Munro.
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Rhode Island Investors Promote Oil and Mineral Venture
The Carlile Oily and Canal Coal Company promotes a Rhode Island venture led by notable directors. It plans oil wells on two thousand acres with coal iron and timber assets and reserves $50 000 for land development. Subscriptions limited after today via John N Burgess Esq. plus social events and a town fair.
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John N. Burgess
Suspension of Habeas Corpus by the President
The District of Columbia Supreme Court ruled that the President could suspend habeas corpus in any case amid the rebellion. Justice Alin argued that after thirteen states seceded and formed an armed rebellion, the Constitution limits the President to acting as an agent of the United States, not as a separate authority, impacting legal process. The matter proceeds to the United States Supreme Court.
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Robbery Strikes Tradera Bank Vault in City
Between Saturday night and Monday morning the Tradera Bank vault was entered with false keys. The raid stole 1900 in bank notes 6000 in specie 8800 in checks and 39000 in bonds placed with the bank on special deposit. The robbers altered the time lock and it opened only after 3 PM yesterday. A $5000 reward was offered for recovery. no clues yet.
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ProvideNce Journal
One Army Ahead War Opinion on Shermans Campaign
The piece argues Sherman’s successful march splits enemy forces and gives the Union a strategic advantage. It asserts the campaign will slash the Confederacy’s strength and lead to terms of surrender, calling the development a decisive mastery of the war.
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Not Very Encouraging Speech From Beauregard
Beauregard tells Augusta he will fight to the bitter end and may flee to a foreign country if he fails against Sheroran. He argues failure is probable and Europe is a refuge for those facing political crimes or mortification. The remarks dampen spirits among Georgians and South Carolinians.
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Fancy dress ball uses oil barrell costumes in Philadelphia
A Philadelphia fancy dress ball featured notable brokers wearing barrel outfits with arm holes and oil company names, topped by a derrick as advertising. Reports note England’s cautious stance on emigration and a claim by Grant that 100,000 fresh troops could end the war in three months.
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Evacuation of Mobile Reported by Washington Dispatch
Senate Washington dispatch confirms forces opposing Mobile have evacuated the city. Rebels have left Mobile ready to surrender on demand and cotton has been moved inland. Our fleet works to clear obstructions and aims to reach the city by March 1. Provost Marshal General cites no enrollment boards exempting preachers under February laws or granting church privileges beyond others.
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Bowen and Martin Marriage at Baptist Church
Married at the Baptist Church by Rev A F Spalding Lieut Lewis Henry Bowen of the St R I Artillery AC M Department of Virginia and Miss Caroline Martin youngest daughter of the late Capt Jonathan Martin of Warren.
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