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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1865
Page
2
True copy witness JOHN BARTLETT secretary of state notes court may issue suitable orders discharging resident guardians executors or administrators and delivering or passing over property with receipts filed. Thirty days notice must be given before removal. Court may reject if removal not in the public interest.
The article reports on the Confederate policy to arm enslaved people as a last-ditch effort to bolster the army, noting a Senate veto by 11 to 10, internal dissent in Richmond, and the impracticalities and risks of arming slaves. It also covers public reaction and the broader political stakes as Virginia and other leaders weigh the move.
Mr. Jay Cooke reports Saturday sale of 7 30 s exceeding 9.5 million dollars with a 500000 Philadelphia and 122000 Cincinnati subscript, plus 2600 small bids of 50 and 100 dollars. Week total reaches 27 million, leaving about 120 million unsold. Duke’s subscription receipts totaled 3.4378 million on Monday and 3.7326 million by Tuesday.
The notice urges the public and capitalists to subscribe to investment stones of 50 100 500 1000 and 5000 dollars, inviting all to obtain a portion. It directs subscriptions through the nearest responsible bank or bankers, following Mr. Fessenden's instructions.
In February the Governor presented letters from General Grant and Admirals Farragut and Winslow. resolutions of thanks passed and were sent to the House. Bills were referred and acts on banking charters and town councils were approved in concurrence. The colored school issue dominated debate as sessions adjourned until Monday.
The article details a Senate debate on the colored school question with Gammell Thurston Blake and Clarke taking part. A motion to set a vote time stalled with no decision. In the Senate a state property report approved repairs payments to Knowles Earle Barrows. House actions included a finance committee remit to extend aid drafted men to sashes and substitutes prepared. Friday vote set for 1 PM on the pending question.
Rebels evacuated Wilmington leaving limited stores as fires consumed cotton and resin. The navy yard and foundries burned, shipping destroyed. Gen Schofield took civil authority while Mayor continued local governance under U S command. The Chickamauga privateer was awaiting pursuit by Admiral Porter’s gunboats.
The Buffalo Courier reports rebel agents long posted along the Canadian border have suddenly disappeared following a communication from Jeff Davis. It states they were ordered to abandon strength and fortune and move to Tennessee or Kentucky for a final effort on new ground. A Louisville case shows 13 year old Caroline Miller poisoned her father with arsenic after a failed rat poison attempt. Her stated motive was a desire for a better home and less work.
The March number features a steel engraving with the lines Oh I see them sinking sinking slowly Those olden dreams so pure and holy And a double fashion plate superbly engraved. Music is Those Laughing Eyes and literary items include Aunt Floster s Story Tracing Resemblances Story of a Household My Angel in Disguise Bitten a tale tied to the Mad Stone by a physician s wife. Price 250 Deacon Peterson 319 Walnut Philadelphia.
Contents include The Story of Henor The Frozen Harbor At Andersonville Dr Johne Ancient Mining on Lake Superior To a Poet on this Birthday Needle and Garden III Memories of Authors Misa Landon Our Oldest Friend Edward Everett Notes of a Pianist The Chimney Corner The Popular Lecture The Causes of Foreign Enmity to the United States Reviewed and Literary Notices priced at $40 year Ticknor and Fields Boston
The March issue from Ticknor and Fields Boston features stories and features including The City Girl Andy's Adventures Winning His Way The Red Winged Goose My Heavenly Bird Our Dogs Little Sarah's Skates How Margery Wondered Lessons in Magic Afloat in the Forest and a mix of charades rebusses puzzles and charms priced at $2 per year.
The Providence Journal notes the Rhode Island Petroleum Company has its capital stock already taken at par Engines for boring were shipped last Saturday and superintendent Mr Rothwell left Wednesday evening for the operation site
The city government of Boston orders nationwide displays and public demonstrations today including ringing bells and displaying Gage to honor recent victories.
The Secretary of the Navy ordered the promotion of Henry N. Tilley, a former resident of the town, to a third class clerkship.
The New Jersey Legislature rejected the constitutional amendment abolishing slavery in a tie vote, leaving the measure undecided. The result reflects a closely divided legislature with neither side attaining passage.
The Mesers Stanton & Skinner ship yard and marine railway reports an unusually active winter season with twenty to twenty five workers. The schooner Sarah E Jones of Barnstable MA received about four thousand dollars in repairs and will launch next week under Captain J A Fish. The schooner Frank Lucas of West Dennis, Captain Baker, was also overhauled and is ready for service.
Captain Eddy of the brig Cuandova arrived reporting head winds and rough seas from Matanzas. On February 12 a gale off Antterna pushed the vessel south of the Gulf Stream. on February 17 at lat 38 22, long 72 20 a derelict schooner was sighted, black painted, sails gone, no crew aboard.
Mr Henry B Potter aids Mr John Gladding to purchase a lot with building on Thames Street fronting forty feet for 925 dollars. Mason W Pierce sells to Patrick Marah a lot with store and dwelling next south of Mrs J P Simmons estate fronting thirty eight feet for 2000 dollars. Weary B Potter conveys to Frederic A Goeler a lot with building part of the wharf estate east of the Steamboat wharf.
Benjamin Tilley sells boats shoes and goods to David A Pierce who relocates them to Pierces former tailoring store. J N Burgess moves into the vacated Tilley building and Captain Richard 5 S Pearse shifts his stock to Burgess space. Elderly man narrowly escapes injury at Post Office due to unruly youths. A bystander notes the town lacks a clock and town bell.
Citizens listed on the U S Enrollment List are urged to support filling the quota to avoid draft. The notice asks who is interested and actively promoting recruitment in the town and how they are contributing to the effort. It calls on all to use influence and means to achieve the goal.
An eye catching Providence advertisement proposes lower grocery prices with a call for the first to announce the savings. The line appeals to housekeepers seeking value in daily shopping and suggests a future confirmation of lower costs.
The Thames street building recently bought by Mr. John Gladding third is shifted to the street’s new west line and is being transformed into a residence, promising a clear improvement for the area.
Uncle Joe reports no pigs of raw or lead nor natural flowing wells of lard oil found on Hog Island at the harbor entrance. The remark suggests the island remains free of such unusual discoveries as ships pass by.
The Bristol county Supreme Court announces its March term begins Monday. Subscriptions totaling 138.50 were collected by E S Babbitt for the B Y M's C Association from named donors including Sherry, Doringh, Church, AT&T J Usher, Morice, Cole, Chadwick, Alden, Dr W Greene, Babbitt, Tilley, Munro, Greene, Walker, Spooner and others. Further amounts are solicited.
The regular monthly meeting of the Town Council and Court of Probate is set for Monday afternoon at two o'clock in the Council Chamber.
General Gilmore reports to Major General Dix that Charleston defenses yielded over 450 artillery pieces and locomotives captured while deserters say Hood’s army moved toward Augusta. Union forces note Georgetown evacuated and Confederate movements toward Charlotte and Beauregard.
The Verato prints a Charleston letter describing rebel withdrawal on February 18 and Union occupation as residents celebrate the return of the old flag. A landing of colored troops provokes ovations while authorities struggle to move forward amid excitement. Capture includes about 10,000 bales of cotton and large quantities of tobacco and rice.
From Jiatcher's Ran New York Feb 28 a correspondence reports marching orders to be ready to move at a moment's notice. The text notes Lee retreating to Danville is unlikely but deserters increase. The March 1 dispatch says orders were countermanded due to a storm after troops were under arms all night and fresh orders are expected.
Special to Boston Post reports no direct news from Gen. Sherman but says he is believed to have captured Charlotta and Florence with large cotton stores. Contrary to prior reports, Lee is not moving on Washington. instead movements suggest a retreat may occur.
The Times Washington dispatch notes the War Department sends surgeons and nurses to Wilmington for Sherman’s army hospital. A junction with Schofield and Sherman is seen as likely. Deserters continue entering the Army of the Potomac, and Lee may shorten lines, fueling rumors of Petersburg evacuation.
New York dispatch reports large numbers of Kirby Smith's forces deserting and heading into Arkansas. The army reportedly contains about two thirds conscripts.
A Troy alderman wed amid travel woes from snowbound to Buffalo where a hotel blaze occurred, then a railway accident near Chicago. reports claim Sherman’s army numbers and movements, a large Illinois thieves ring uncovered, and various war era events including captures, paroles, and political reactions across several states.
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