Charleston War News and Naval Actions Reported
The Tribune’s Morris Island correspondent notes Rebel ironclads near Charleston and bombardments that burn districts. Union ships destroy a schooner at Merrill’s Inlet and a gunboat captures an Anglo rebel vessel near Nassau. The report mentions political moves on bills to appoint a Lieutenant General and ongoing Rebel efforts at Dumberburg and Détderburg.
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Détderburg
U. S
Nipsic
Merrill's Inlet
Charleston
Tribune
Washington
Huuee Military Committee
Wake Burne
Ter
New Yorke
Lsnatn
Cal Bell
Seeder
Wij
Huron
Nassau
Dubuy Sound
War Time Prose on Liberty and Reuniting the Union
Reconstruction rhetoric argues for a careful peace with unity under the flag after war. It says avoid premature amnesty and preserve principles while using justice tempered by mercy, comparing long-term loyalty to soil and requiring thoroughness to end rebellion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eclf
Richmond
Rome
Christendom
America
Dunderburg
Jeff. Davie
Thackeray Remembered as England’s Bright Star in Literture
The article mourns William M. Thackeray as a leading English wit and satirist whose work shaped the Atlantic literary world. It contrasts him with Dickens and praises his benevolence while noting his impact on American readers. It also mentions a separate local accident involving W. Greene at Bristol Neck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M. Thackeray
England
Wilaws Makepeace Thackeray
Sia
Atlantic
Benero- Ipapa
Sargeon
Thackeray
Dickens
Sudden Death at D Wolf House Attributed to Intemperance
Coroner Munro led an inquest into the death of a man calling himself E P O Neil who died at the D Wolf House after days of heavy drinking. The jury returned a verdict of death from intemperance. Services were held by Rev Stowe and burial followed in the public tomb.
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Munro
Manho
D’ Wolf House
John Gray
Foreman
John Adams
Benjamin H. Gifford
Marmaduke Mason
Josiah Gladding
James P. Pieres
O’wolf
O'Neil
E. P. O'Neil
New York
Kentucky
Bermuda
Stowe
Episcopal Church
Re enlistment mood at Fort Srixona in January 1864
From Puextx Fort Srixona dated January 7 1864 the writer reports excitement over re enlistments and furloughs. Company B Bristol men lead with thirty three re enlisting out of forty seven original members while other battalion companies lag. Homecoming expected around February 10 with critics labeling non re enlistment as traitorous. Weather shows cold with light snow and ice.
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Fort
Srixona
Ephroxa
Bristol
William N. Easterbrooke
Teane B. Brayley
David Farnesworth
Jeremiah Greene
Jeremiah O'Brien
John Grimshaw
Torace Wilmarth
Joseph Redfern
Henry F. Card
Eugene Fish
George E. Wilkinson
Mark A. Handy
Gardner
WW. Sisson
Leonard B. Barras
William F. Lindsey
Edward M. Meiggs
Marine Disaster Aboard The Brig California
The brig California, Captain Gifford, from Matanzas on the 16th, arrived at the port after nine days along the coast. Very cold weather and heavy gales caused frost bite. During a gale on the night of the first instant James Rourke fell from the yard while furling the fore topsail and was lost. Rourke, from Centredale, Rhode Island, was shipped in Providence and leaves a widowed mother. He was about twenty years old and described as smart and active.
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California
Gifford
Matanzas
James Rourke
Rourke
Providence
Centredale
H. J
Second Y M C A lecture by Rev Air Goodwin at St Michael's
The second in a Young Men’s Christian Association lecture series was given by Rev Air Goodwin of Bangor Maine at St Michael's Church on Sunday evening. The notice also calls attention to a Spanish passport ad from the Consular Agent and acknowledges Daniel K Youngs of Locust Valley for a copy of Transactions of the Queens County Agricultural Society.
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Young Nen's Christian Association
Rev. Air. Goodwin
Bangor
Maine
St. Michael's Church
Shees
Daniel K. Youngs
Locust Valley, L.1
The
Queens County Agricultural Society
The Heroic Ages of Our Country
A Bristol High School senior essay reflects on the American Revolution and Civil War eras. It extols patriotism, liberty, and perseverance while praising leaders and the Constitution as sources of national prosperity and unified resolve. It notes 60 000 loyal soldiers rushing to Washington in a single day amid Civil War turmoil.
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A. Hl. Coggeshall
Bristol High School
Narragansett
Lexington
Valley Forge
England
Sivas Eater
Washington
Felda
Republic
Tyrrany
Columbia
Sumter
Sumters
Volansserp
Richmond
Our Nation's Heroic Resolve in Wartime Patriotism
The piece praises American soldiers for bravery and sacrifice in battle, noting victories against odds and the strength of principle behind each gun. It emphasizes national unity, scars as honor, and the idea that civilians support a just cause, making Columbia's shores safe and noble acts within the nation.
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U.S
Old Dominion
Mississippi
Gulf
Charleston
Columbia
Death of a leading Catholic champion in America
A memorial notes the death of a prominent Catholic figure praised for his rise from poverty and his service in the church despite controversial battles with Protestant critics. It cites his political maneuvers, educational efforts in New York, and a mixed legacy of patriotism and sectarian fault. The passage then shifts to a Providence January session of 1864 detailing Senate and House actions, appointments, and committee referrals.
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Ronan Catholi
America
Dubn Dlaghes
Dra. Breckinbridge
Murray
Brookes
New York Express
New York
Europe
Seymour
Papacy
General Assembly
Providence
Smonpiy
Senate
Duane
St. John’s Church
Shove
Pawtucket
Thomas W. Aspinwall
East Providence
Aspinwall
Secretary of State
Soldier’s National Cemetery
Gettysburg
Stevens
Newport
Grosvenor
Messrs. Grosvenor
Eames
House of Representatives
House
Speaker Durfee
Geo T. Noy
Roger William Church
Me Harris
Warwick
Thomaa J Jill
James A. Remington
Iils
Sayles
John R Bartlett
Gattysbura
Committee On Education
Ion S Pedelford
J. W. Sweet
S. W. Church
Eamer
Antil
Bartholomew
Cumberland
George Smith
Glocester
Judiciary
Governor Smith Reports State Military Preparations
Gov Smith submits Annual Message to General Assembly detailing State military operations of the past year. He notes full quota and favorable terms against future draft, urges continued volunteering for spring call, and explains bounty payments to deter deserters. He cites defences by the 14th Regiment under Col Viall guarding the bay passage.
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Col. Viall
Reverend Sidney Dean Lectures at Barrington Church
Rev. Sidney Dean spoke at the Congregational Church in Barrington on Monday evening January 18. His lecture titled Times and men at Washington just before the rebellion examined political strains ahead of the upheaval.
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Sidney Dean
Barrington
Washington
Ey Ighly Important Prospect for Business Advertising
Ey Ighly important message urges prosperity through advertisement. The fragment hints at the value of marketing to grow enterprise and reach customers. Potential advertisers are encouraged to invest in promotions to expand visibility and sales.
Railroads Build New United States Network Expansion
Thirteen hundred and ninety miles of railroad were added to the nation’s completed roads in the past year. Of the total, 24 997 miles lie in loyal states and 8932 miles in rebellious states. Pennsylvania reports 4071 miles completed and 3555 commenced, while Ohio records 4550 completed and 3567 commenced, the largest per state. Total cost of completed roads and equipment amounts to 1 266 trillion dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Smith Air Line raid plans linked to New York route
Alfred Smith of Fey reports on the 6th in New York he concluded travel arrangements for a three party trip from this place to New York via Wickford. A dispatch was sent to Wickford to stake out the raid and the railroad extension work has started with rush. Newport News.
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Alfred Smith
Fey
New York
Wickford
Newport News
Virginia
Usnavn
Cn, &c
Kelley
Virgin
Shenandoah Valley
Kanawhe Valley
Abe Mountains
Death of a Warren Captain
News notes the death of Captain Henry P. Carr of Warren, long prominent as ship master, recently in command of the storeship William Badger at New Bern North Carolina. The Provost General issues an order on crediting recruits and veterans re enlistments to their localities based on muster in rolls.
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Warren
Henry P. Carr
William Badger
New Berne
N. C
Prov. Press
Intehn
Hae
Brig General Kellicy Camp Attack Report
Western Virginian dated Jan 10 reports Major Cole's camp attacked at four o'clock by Gen Moseby and command. After fighting an hour the enemy was repulsed with two killed and 13 wounded including Capt Vernon severely and Lieut Rivers mildly. Rebels left one captain and one lieutenant dead, three prisoners two wounded. Commanding Major N. Cor.
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Vernon
Rivers
Bandas
Onsa
N. Cor
J.cluntivan
Brg Gon
Progressive Series of School Books Enhanced Edition
Town and Holbrookh's Progressive Series of School Books announces an enlarged Fifth Elocutionsary Reader with added popular English pieces and improvements. The edition includes the Progressive Spotter and Definer, touted as the largest and cheapest speller, with emphasis on mechanical execution, illustrations, morality, and suitability for learners. Read in Boston since 1858, praised for its practical character and wide use in New England.
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Stord
New England
Boston Tratsites
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Parking Institution For
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Massachusetts State Lunatic Hospitala
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Supreme Court
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Dexter Training Ground
State
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Board of Trade
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John Brown
Worcester Freedmen’s Relief Society
Fortress Monroe
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T. W Sherman
5Th Artillery
3D Artillery
Jeff. Davin
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