Emancipation and Representation in the Southern States
The article argues emancipation will alter Congress representation as whites will vote for freedmen while still controlling seats. It warns that freed slaves, though free, will lack political power until whites grant it, potentially increasing white political dominance in the House. It calls for a suitable remedy and cautions against granting more power to those who caused the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
National House of Representatives
Nuy
Europe
Union Forces Take Columbia and Evacuate Charleston
War news reports Columbia South Carolina has fallen to Sherman after four years of rebellion. Charleston was evacuated and fortifications destroyed as Union armies advance. The President calls an extra Senate session for March and land scrip sales progress with Massachusetts college funding.
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Columbia
South Carolina
Congaree River
Charleston
Sherman
Fort Sumpter
Raleigh
Davin
Terry
Schofield
North Carolina
Davis
Senate of the
United States
Capitol
Washington
Government Bonds Promised Safe National Savings Plan
The text extols government securities as the safest investment with six percent interest, notes convertible to six percent bonds, tax exemptions, and high liquidity. It argues the plan suits small savers and large capitalists, noting ease of purchase, coupon payments, and potential full repayment. It also references state assembly actions and legislative items from Rhode Island noted in the text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turis Apiutre
Hanke
Congress
Treasury
Iris Og Nationan Saviyos
Beat Savings’ Bank
The 730 Loan Sales Progress Report
The 730 Loan sales by Jay Cooke during the week totaled 26 520 000 dollars. Banks supply the loan at par to applicants. A vessel Sloop Mazeppa built in 1865 at Westerly Rhode Island was sold for 1 250 dollars and will sail from River Head under Captain J A Kent for Secretary Stanton. The dispatch to Governor Fenton notes recruitment to end the rebellion with a spring campaign. The Emionte of Savait intends sale in New York at 31 000 bales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Cooke
Philadelphia
Willion
Mazeppa
Warren
Westerly
David F Ynil
River Head
J A Kent
Stanton
Fenton
New York
Godeys Lady's Book March features fashion plates and literary items
The March issue opens with a steel engraving The Shadow on the Wall and a colored fashion plate with Spring styles. It notes Gypsy Pincushion and Hand Penwiper in color, plus Indies Spring Riding Habits and a Spring Suit. One million five hundred twelve thousand copies were distributed last year but circulation may not rise much. Also reports the rebel torpedo attack on the Wm Alli ada near Coxs Landing on the James River with no survivors and no passengers aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Godey
Lair-Work, &Co . &O
Alliada
Coxs Landing
James River
Enrollment list corrections and numbers for town 1865
The town’s United States Enrollment List as of January 1 1865 shows 422 added, 11 433 at Provost Marshal’s Office as of February 9, 336, a net reduction of 97. About twenty names remain to be removed by town council committees due to debility or non residence, unresolved by the examining officer.
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United States
Nathaniel Mayfair
Brooklyn
Kings Co
Christian Commission appeals to aid soldiers in need
The issue carries a statement by George E. Stuart, Chairman, urging community aid for the Christian Commission and noting Edward S. Behbbitt of Bristol Young Men’s Christian Association will forward contributions. Also highlights Rhode Island Petroleum Company ad and praise for recent town events and local theater efforts.
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U. 8
Christian Commission
George E. Stuart
Edward 3S. Behbbitt
Bristol Young Men's Christian Association
Rhode Island Petroleum Company
John N Burgess
Letters From Philadelphia Headed For Bristol Readers
A Philadelphia officer seeks information about a lady named Ilant or variants with a Bristol Rhode Island husband in the Seventh Regiment Volunteers. Readers may leave details at the local post office to assist the inquiry for humanitarian reasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Philadelphia
Ilant
Wm G
Edward Livingston Uant
Bristol
Fair and Festival at Town Hall earns near six hundred dollars
The Indies of the Catholic Congregational Church and Society held a two night Fair and Festival at Town Hall with American flags, fancy costumes, and generous patronage. Net proceeds are reported to approach six hundred dollars. The Artillery's Social Assembly at their Armory on the evening of the 22d ended with satisfaction and dancing lasting till early morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Indies
Catholic Congregational Church and Society
Town Hall
Charleston Surrenders to Union Forces After Quick Take
Official dispatch from General Gilmore reports Charleston and defences captured this morning with 200 artillery pieces and ammunition. Mayor Macbeth surrendered at 9 am to Gen Schimmelfennig as Union troops occupied the city. Edisto advance aided retreat. Enemies burned cotton warehouses arsenals stores and two ironclads. many inhabitants left.
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Gilmore
Casarteston
New York
Halleck
City of Charleston
Macbeth
Schimmelfinning
Edisto
Bull's Bay
Q A GnMorg
Memphia Reuteris Reports Rebel Strength Near Selma
A Cairo report from a traveler via Selma and Meridan says Dick Taylor commands strong rebel forces at Selma and Meridan. The fortifications surround Selma with heavy munition production reported. Wood's army moves against Sherman, troops nearly naked and dispirited after Nashville retreat. many frostbitten feet among ten thousand men.
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Cairo
Memphia Reuteris
Selma
Alu
Meridan
Jackson
Miss
Dick Taylor
Alsuv
Wood
Sher
Nashville
Rebel Cavalry Seizes Cavaliers in Cumberland
A party of rebel cavalry burst into Cumberland this morning authorized and captured Generals Crook and Kelley. The raid appears well planned and bold with pursuit cavalry already dispatched to recapture the officers.
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Cunberland
Crook
Kelley
Increase of Rebel Deserters in New York
A Washington dispatch reports a surge in rebel deserters from Lee's army causing general demoralization in rebel ranks. Deserters claim many are fleeing to the Union, indicating the fighting force may be at a low point.
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New York
Fed
Washington
Patch
Lee
Fort Anderson Captured By Union Forces
Fort Anderson fell to Gen Schofield and Admiral Porter on February 22 as the Confederate garrison abandoned the fort leaving the guns intact. Units pursued toward Wilmington with two men aboard, and Wilmington was expected to fall into Union hands on Monday.
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Fort Anderson
Schofield
Porter Moet
Girrigun
Willington
Wilimnington
Wilmington
Navy Department
Porter
U S Frac
Malvern
Cary Fear River
Smithville
Worke
Montauk
Pawtucket
Senaffe
Unadilla
Pequot
Mackinaw
Turon
Sussnous Pontoosuc
Maratanza
Senofee
Pawtuxent
Osceola
Shawmut
Senaca
Wysok
Chippewa
Little Ada
Ramparta
Davin D Porter
Gideon Weells
Mare Birth of Tiny Colt Stuns Sea World Records
A Shetland mare imported by John Sharey of Onin produced a colt described as the smallest specimen of the harvest kind in the world. The foal reportedly stands twenty inches high and weighs twenty one pounds, with its mother at seventy five pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sharey
Onin
Stocking stitch and the marching war funding figures
Mrs. Thomas Ferry of Belchertown knit stockings overnight after a son in the army asked for them. Massachusetts war outlay totals reach 27,280,652 dollars with about 14 million pending. Sherman’s reputation among soldiers cited. humor and anecdotes fill the page alongside weather, arrests, and regional notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Ferry
Belchertown
The Danish Ironclads Controversy and Denial
A report claimed Denmark sold two ironclads to the rebels, which the Danish minister denies. A New York paper hints Denmark bought a ram in France, sent it to Copenhagen for inspection, condemned it, and sent it back, avoiding use under Danish colors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denmark
United States
New York
Counterfeit One Hundred Dollar Treasury Notes
A new counterfeit imitates the 100 dollar Treasury note issued under the 1862 act. It is smaller in size, paler back coloring, and has smaller “one hundred dollars” text with different surrounding lettering, though many details are convincing to the unaided eye.
Blockade running steamers on the Clyde during the Civil War
An English paper notes that from 1862 to 1864 at least 111 Swift steamers were built on the Clyde to run the Union blockade of the rebel ports. Of these, 70 were captured or destroyed by 1864 leaving 29 still active, with 11 outward bound. by late 1864 the number running again surpassed all prior years, showing persistent speculation despite losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde
Cline
James Clark
J. Clarke
Joe Moses
Cortland
New
Yank
War era Christian Commission appeals for funds and support
The Christian Commission reports nearly 300 delegates in the field aiding wounded and preaching. It asks for immediate subscriptions to sustain battlefield tents, hospital work, and published materials. George H Stuart, chairman, urges ministers and congregations to forward contributions to branches or Joseph Patterson at Western Bank Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Commission
Dabney ’S Mill
Hatcher’s Run
Sherman
Grant
Christian Commmission
Trewarer
Joseph Patterson
Western Bank
Philadelphia
George H Stuart
Bankstreet
Commercial Bank
Edward 8. Babbitt
Bristol Young Men‘s Christian Association
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Agricultural College
Massachusetts
Bloming
NY Examiner
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Rhode Island Volunteers
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House
Blake
Committee On the Judiciary
Louisa B Scott
North Providence
Johnston
Weeden
Committee On Corporations
National Rubber Company
Tussay
Lawton
Samuel White
Messrs Wade
Start
Armington
Stevens
New England Butt Co
Neptune Steamship Co
Cumberland
Odhefield
Clarke
Committee On Education
Perry
Seasion
Ulso
Fouse
Rocal Affaie
Epiton
Munto
Tam
Cuaros
John R. Mather
Colttne
Matanzas
Cape Henry
Condova
Cantaion Eddy
Matanaas
Custon
Fred
Bristol Artillery
T F Usher
Union
Hope
Aetus
Southern News
Western Virginia
Wuesetinc
Battrising
Bill
Park River
Hartford Conn
Clare
Cauht
Wm T Preble
Maine
Winslow
Ile Wagonna
Allen St. Providence
Cactus Family
van Rensselaer
Albany
England
Nassau
Nevada
Peru
Mesiey
Stevena
Chantilly
Newport
Warren Artillery Cmpany
Father Cole Jr
Newa
Lea
Richmond
Lynchburg
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County Street
New Badford
Simpson
Prince Palagnac
Hae
Muntaineras
France
Rock Teland
Ill
Augustus P Dumont
Missouri
London
Dalton
Mase
Bank Providence
Wm B Hawley
Levi Darnum
New Fairfield, Conn
New England
Massa
Chusetts
Troy
Etruck Ile
Pennsylvania
Utica
Lake Erie
Washington, D. C
Din
Epwin M Stanton
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United States Christian Commission
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