Confederacy Still Claims 700000 Fightin g Rebels
A late Richmond paper clings to the figure of 6600 fighting men and over 400 800 in the field, lamenting mis management and weakness as Union forces sweep Confederate territory from Georgia to Tennessee. The piece ridicules the idea of 700 000 rebels and calls for renewed zeal to withstand advancing Yankees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Graep
Tennesse
Kentucky
Shéipne Shermas
Georgia
Widwepath
Sitch
Shenandoah
Davidson
Lopsitana
Mississippi
Alshatad
Florida
Shermans
Grangers
Mobile
Confederacy
Sobbirn
General Hancock's First Corps Recruiting and Bounty Policy
The new First Corps expands its structure with appointed recruiting officers. Enlistments and recruits are to occur in Washington. Veterans with two years’ service or honorable discharge may enlist for one to three years and receive a $300 bounty plus government instalments based on service length. Free transportation to Washington is provided, and upon arrival troops join Camp GUE, forming companies as they arrive. Personal preferences are considered for unit placement. sharps weapons may be retained after honorable discharge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hancock
First Corps
Washington
Marabal
Asenoh
Haarcine
Philadelpie
Charleston
Agat
Ieald
Charleston Harbor
Sherman
Hardee
Beaufort
S. C
Sherman‘e. Army
Branchville
Dahigten
Savannah
Hilton Tead
Broad River
Chatleitot
Chatleston
Prinsipiee
Thaponsas
Venienos
United States
Congress
Christmas Afloat: Navy Letters From Forteris Mowrox
A December 25 1864 letter from Parwix describes life at anchor near Old Point with improvised meals and a steerage Christmas feast. The writer notes scarce fresh water from boiler condensation and a few turkeys, plus toasts to loved ones. He laments dull news from New York and hopes the rebellion ends with bring‑home news for Bristol friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Forteris Mowrox
Drax Parwix
Old Point
Segars
Segars—De la Aspinwall
New York
Papara
Weiter
Bristol
Increase of Bounty for Rhode Island Enlistments
The government raised the bounty for enlistments by 100 dollars per man and Rhode Island should keep its soldiers in state regiments. The editorial argues the move is timely to meet quotas and avoid drafts, urging all able-bodied residents to support the higher bounty. It warns against rivals offering more to lure Rhode Island men abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island
Theashooner Water Witch Wrecked Off New Bedford 1857
The water ship Theashooner Water Witch, 183 tons, sailed from New York on the 8th of the month and wrecked off Delaware light near Providence. Captain Hull perished, body recovered. three generals Major Gen Edward Jolibhean Brig Gen Thos B Smith and Brig Gen H R Jackson conveyed by steamer Electr (Ex) to Boston and Fort Warren. The Boston Traitors note the generals behaved as gentlemen throughout the journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New ‘Bedford
Thomas An Hall
Providence
New York
Delaware
Hull
Caples
New Tony
United States
Boston
Fort Warren
Wadnaedey
Edward. Jolibhean
Thos. B. Smith
H.R. Jackson
Traterts
Freight Agent Moves to Flint and Holly Railroad
J F George A Manchester of Providence former freight agent on the Providence Warren and Bristol Railroad for five years has gone to take a new position on the Flint and Holly Railroad in Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Manchester
Providence
Providence, Warren and Bristol
Goee
Flint and Holly
Michigan
Sabbath School Festival in Town Hall Snowstorm Alleviated
The Congregations Sabbath School festival was held in the Town Hall on Saturday evening despite a snowstorm. Superintendent Martin Barnett led the service with a hymn and prayer, followed by addresses from Rev. Professor Nourse, Rev. Talbot, and Mr. T. W. Bicknell, interspersed with songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Professor Nourse
Naval Academy
Mr. Talbot
T. W. Bicknell
Providence
Mortality in Bristol R I 1864 Report
Bristol Rhode Island year 1864 bill of mortality shows 113 total deaths the highest on record with 24 under age one and 6 between 60 and 69 plus deaths from cholera infantum diphtheria and consumption. Foreigners and children of foreign parents are noted among the fatalities with ages and locations within town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
R. I
Tuere
Maro
Bristol Neck
Notice of Liquor License Violations and Public Opinion
A speaker asserts no intent to intervene in others affairs yet warns of liquor license violations. The speaker cites a licensed seller who has bonded duties and sells to minors, claiming many boys are drawn into tippling. The remedy is enforcement of existing liquor laws by the people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ste
Open Letter on Local Drinking Spot Sparks Parental Concern
A writer denounces a drinking place near town, alleging youths under thirteen drank ale and spirits there. He cites several older boys who purchased alcohol, one being found drunk in the street and helped home by a town watchman. He warns of further allegations if changes aren’t made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rom
Sixteen Local Elders Pass Distant Years Aged Seventy Plus
Necrology records sixteen residents aged seventy and over who died in the town this year. Their ages total 1265 with an average of 79 years and 2 months per person, listing Catherine Cullen 103, Sarah Wood 87, Anne L Bart 82, John Howe 81, Lucy Bardin 81, Josiah Coggeshall 80, Bennett Munro 79, Lefavour Diman 78, Elizabeth Pitman 77, Berthaney Thresher 77, Anstis West 76, William S Simmons 75, Stephen Chafee 74, Nancy Blake 73, Betsey Benton 72, Lucy Haskell 70.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Cullen
Sarah Wood
Anne L. Bart
John Howe
Lucy Bardin
Josiah Coggeshall
Bennett Munro
Lefavour Diman
Elizabeth Pitman
Berthaney Thresher
Anstis West
William S. Simmons
Stephen Chafee
Nancy Blake
Betsey Benton
Lucy Haskell
King Philip Fire Company Officers Elected at Annual Meeting
At the King Philip Fire Co No 4 annual meeting held Tuesday evening the following officers were elected for the year ahead Foreman Sharl P Bowen First Assistant William J Darling Second Assistant Isaac N Darling First Pipeman James Anderson Second Pipeman Adelbert Frisbie Clerk no election held the incumbent serving until next Tuesday evening Greeting adjourned. Orderly James Goff Leading Hosemen 1st James R Stetson 2nd William Doty 3rd Minot Ingraham 4th Richard R M Gee Hosemen James Goff Henry Slocum Ezekiah Ingraham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King? Philip Fire Company
King Philip Fire Co
Sharl P. Bowen
William J. Darling
Isaac N. Darling
James Anderson
Adelbert Frisbie
James Goff
Luctlun Hosamen
James R. Stetson
William Doty
Minot Ingraham
Richard R. M'Gee
Robert Lowder
Henry Slocum
Hoezekiah Ingraham
The Hows Moretarn January Issue Unveiled
A January issue of The Hows Moretarn shows a new cover design and expanded content including family reading, music, a boys and girls corner, and a health department. Terms $2,580 per year with sample copies at the office. J N Burgess Esq 127 Hope Street. Town Hall hosted Rev A H Quint from New Bedford for the fifth lecture, with Rev Mark Trafton scheduled next week for a humorous patriotic poem.
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J.N. Burgess
Hope Street
Association
Town Hall
A. H. Quint
New Bedford
Mark Trafton
Tax figures and ward totals from Neepo County district
Tax data show district allocations with ward totals and place names. Figures include Second Ward 141 438.50, Third Ward 80 840.70, Providence area 90 433.60, Cumberland 18 472.90, and other region sums reaching into thousands.
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Pirec
Neepo County
Providente
Seventh Ward
Providence & Pantuakat
Sealshfield
Cumberland
Bragg and Lee Defenses Face Renewed Siege Risk
Report describes Confederate positions under Bragg at Lee’s command and heavy Union bombardment on nay-deleness. Fisher’s forces resist despite lack of sufficient land troops, with work suspended but likely to resume, aiming to seal Wilmington and tighten the blockade as a vital supply port for rebels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bragg
Lee
mLurt Fisher
Butler
Wilmington
Savannah
Confederate Authorities Protest Canadian Neutrality Violation
A public proclamation condemns Jefferson Daviesan and Confederate actions as an act of war by raiders from Canada. It argues the expedition violated Canadian and British neutrality laws and asserts Davis overstepped sovereign bounds by using Canadian soil as a base for hostile operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Daviesan
Canada
Davis
Cotton Trade Revives Under New Government Rules
New Orleans reports from the N Y Post suggest an early revival of cotton trade as new permit regulations take effect. Factors in New Orleans Baton Rouge and Natchez anticipate large shipments. cotton beyond the lines may move as restrictions ease. Jeyes area shows signs of increased activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
New Orleans
N. Y. Post
Paya
Baton Rouge
Natchez
Refuted phenomena spark demand for scientific discipline
Dr. Carpenter argues that widespread misconceptions about feats like mesmerism and electro biology stem from lacking scientific habits of mind. He notes even educated individuals misjudge proof until they have undergone rigorous scientific training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpenter
Great Britain
Witnagsssa
Desertions Decimate Concord Recruits for Fifth NH Volunteers
From Concord New Hampshire detachments totaling 625 men, 137 deserted on the march to join the Fifth New Hampshire Volunteers leaving 488 to arrive. Of those 488, 82 deserted to the enemy from nickel line, 36 deserted to the rear, 4 discharged as utterly worthless and sent back to Concord for enlistment reviews, and 3 discharged by War Department order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
N. H
Fifth
New Hampshire Volunteers
Paskage
Reiment
Nickel Line
War Department
Lincoln and McClellan Lead In Nevada Returns
Official presidential results show Lincoln at 2 202 510 votes and McClellan at 1 792 645 with Lincoln ahead by 409 865. Nevada counties mostly favor Union, one county small copperstrand majority. state total 16 420 votes suggests 30 000 to 40 000 population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Lincoln
George B. McClellan
Lincoln
Nevada
Scented Tobacco Use Promoted by Cascarilla Bark
A mid nineteenth century note explains cascarilla bark in tobacco to produce a pleasant odor. It claims the scent is preferable to rank fumes and allows smoking in any room without offence. A piece the size of a speck suffices for one pipe, with bark ground and milled with tobacco.
Davenport Brothers Seance Ends Amid Laughter Over Revolver Request
A Davenport Brothers seance saw a gentleman ask to shoot at the so called spirit hand protruding from the box as mediums were confined. The showman refused provoking grast laughter from the audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport Brothers
Fragmented Civil War Era News Snapshots
The itemized notes report Confederate actions near Charleston and Richmond, Union naval moves and iron resources, frontier railway plans, and social updates from Massachusetts to Maine. Mentions include Sherman, Farragut, the Kearsage, a Paris bronze statue project, and Atlantic whaling trade with Honolulu.
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Batuaday
L. Thomas
Adjutant General of the Army
Teetinsonia
Trom
Widotwers
Veurras
Rhode Island Institute of Instruction
Warren
Burnham
Warren and Griton
Coudastor
Turner
Bothham
Cage
Hesa
Giipatet
Courtland
Als
Januth
Ala
Steadman
Dommand
Hood
Rappahannock
Sheerness Harbor
Dersertions
Oregon
Adeb
Eharpers
Zumbar
Ayear Schootiers
Capeland
Abs Es Tadenove
Virginia
Richmond Wag
Ite
Carthage
Hevia Frems
Baekbarg
Maine
Niagara Falls
Board of Trade
Detroit
Kearsage
Alabama
Farragut
Honolulu
Arctic
Oohotek Sea
Parle
Burriere du Trune
Barriere de l'Ecile
Cheshire
Mass
Willimantic Jacqnat
The
Thread Co
Trians
Edward
Jimmy
Gen. Jackson
Port Royal
Dennis
Asea
Saya
Richard Murphy
Dick Tater
Sherdan Stade
Dartmouth
Annapolia
United States Asylum
Philadelphia
Jeremiah Mckean
Fuller AcTady
Bridgeport
Conn
Thoreda
George ¥. Char
Faennai Rabeilhh
Valgran
York
Pédaione
Low Price Association
Mancheester
N. C
Edward Everett
East Tennessee
Firat
WaeniXaron
South Carolina
Nasean
Berthe
Andrews
Fowle
File and
Warner Cure
Ani
Will Inure
Bole
Job Moses
Cortlandt
Sattison
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