Bristol Rhenix Saturday News Brief
March 25 1865 issue mentions Bristol Rhenix with a Saturday morning edition.
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Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1865
Page
2
Armies press toward Richmond as nations await decisive end
The dispatch reports Union forces closing on Lee at Richmond while Sherman’s rediscovered “lost army” advances from South Carolina to Fayetteville and warns that if Lee moves west or north, a decisive, possibly final, battle is near as rail lines remain open to rebels and citizens await tidings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
South Carolina
Fayetteville
North Carolina
Sheridan
Richmond
Petersburg
Lynchburg
Danville
Lee
West
Desperate Senate Move to Arm Negroes Splits Rebels
The Congress contemplates arming an indefinite number of Black soldiers for the Confederate cause. The bill passes the Senate by a narrow margin after changes removing slave freedom provisions. Leaders debate risks of a two edged policy while President reportedly backs the experiment amid looming national stakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Benatore
Hampton Defeats Kilpatrick in Rebel Press Outlook
Report notes Wade Hampton's victory over Kilpatrick as a heavy blow to Sherman. Observers question Sherman's awareness of injury as he continues operations and claims everything moving fine. The piece hints that Hampton's blows will shape Confederate morale and public imagination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wade Hampton
Kilpatrick
Sherman
Hampton
Soto
Democratic Conventions Nominate Candidates in Providence
At a meeting of the National Union State Committee Duncan C. Pell of Newport was nominated for Lieutenant Governor. Thomas Steete was nominated for Congress in the Eastern District and Gideon Bradford in the Western District at Democratic conventions held in Providence on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Union State Committee
Duncan C. Pell, Esq
Newport
Thomas Steete
Congress
Gideon Bradford
Providence
Slaves Near Laurburg Hanged After Plot Suppression
A historical report notes that enslaved people around Laurburg attempted to force their way through Carolina during an early campaign. Home guards surrounded a meeting, captured participants, and after a mock trial twenty five were hanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurenburg
Carolina
Rhode Island General Assembly Reviews Reform School Case
In Providence on March 17 the Senate reported on George E. Smith and others from the Reform School with accompanying acts. It passed an act to protect inmates, and appointed a reviewer for state accounts with the United States. The Governor and House joined in grand committee, elected bank commissioners, and adjourned as law directs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
Providence
Senate
Ghove
George E. Smith
Providence Reform School
Church
Committee On Finance
Normal School
Reform School
Lapham
Committee On
United States
House
Cook
Cum’berland
Smith
Sheffield
Committee On Judiciary
Adjutant General
Quartermaster Cieneral
Kelley Bridge
Towen's Bridge
E S Jackson
Benjamin Mumford
Newport
J M Pendleton
the Perce
Tuuse
Democratic State Convention Chooses Officers in Providence
Delegates at the Democratic State Convention assembled at the State House in Providence named Henry Butler of Warwick as chairman and J Ernatus Lester and Thomas E Brown as secretaries. The State Central Committee for the year includes Alfred Anthony Gideon Bradford A K Gerald WS Olney and others. A governor ticket was proposed but declined. Alfred Anthony for governor Olney Arnold for lieutenant governor Thomas Steere for secretary of state N Van Slyck for attorney general Henry J Cook for treasurer. Committee on resolutions reported and adopted amended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State House
Providence
Ilin Henry Butler
Warwick
Messrs J Ernatus Lester
Thomas E Brown
State Central Committee
Alfred Anthony
A K Gerald
WS Olney
Gideon Bradford
Amaan Sprague
E F Newton
Gideon EI
Durfee
L D Talman
E W R Bruneen
E. P Phinney
James Waterhouse
Thos. A Raynolds
Elisha Ro Potter
Charles NM Morse
Ace
Johnston
Olney Arnold
North Providence
Thomas Steere
Smithfield
N van Slyck
Henry J. Cook
Newport
Convention Proclaims Constitutional Integrity and Voluntary Enlistment
The convention坚持s that the Constitution is supreme in political affairs and aims to preserve the Union and rule of law. It protests bribery and corruption, endorses voluntary enlistment to fill quotas, honors state officers and soldiers, and pledges support for the nominated candidates. The assembly adjourned after expressing thanks to officers and secretaries.
Panic Fears Deep Decline in Produce and Merchandise Values
The New York Commercial reports a continuing Wall Street panic likely to endure with cycles of peaks and declines. Governments and securities face pressure as fears rise of more shocks from gold moves or major failures. Gold falls from 230 in January to 160 yesterday, halving the price and dragging agri goods and merchandise down thirty percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wall Street
Flood Damages Rail Lines Narrowly Survived By Passage
The Merrimac river fell Sunday but rose to a high point now. Concord's Northern and Montreal railroads are so damaged passengers and baggage travel via Claremont line to West Cunecord and coaches to Se well a Falla. Bridges on the Montreal road at Concord and the Federal Bridge at East Concord are injured by ice and high water. The Gilmanton stage near the Free Bridge was trapped by ice cakes. relief took an hour. Several hay barns swept away and the Contoorookville bridge damaged. No further danger is expected and rail traffic will be restored soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrimac
Cuncord
Montreal
Claremont
West Cunecord
Sewell
Montreal Road
Concord
Federal Bridge
Eagst Concord
Free Bridge
Contoorookville
Dhaige
Fruit trees in Worcester area show promising spring outlook
The Worcester Sry notes fruit trees have escaped winter harm with especially strong prospects for stone fruit. Autumn ripening has improved peach wood, buds are in fine condition, and blossoms will likely be abundant if spring remains favorable as winter. Grazing vines also promise vigor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester Sry
Aly
British Exports in 1864 Distribution by Country
Exports of Great Britain in 1864 totaled £100,436,402. British possessions took one third, the United States about sixteen million pounds, and Germany over fifteen million. The remainder went to other nations. the U S remains England’s top foreign customer despite a high tariff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
United States
Germany
England
Jonx Lerox
Dune
Johns Lyon
Chapel Street
New Haven
Cc G Clark & CO
Gep
U. S
Canadas
Jan Zl Lyeow
Godeys Lady's Book April issue features fashion plates and styles
The April number includes Recognition line engraving and a Colored Fashion plate with five figures. It showcases Spring apparel from Nessis. A T Stewart & Co collection presents Spring Dresses Coiffures bonnets and child dresses. Also listed are embroidery patterns drawing lessons model cottages and contributions by Marion Harland Mrs M V Victor Caroline Orne and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Godey
Nessis
A T Stewart & Co
Marion Harland
M. V. Victor
Caroline Orne
The Lady's Friend April number description and contents
The April issue of The Lady's Friend features a grand steel engraving titled Grandmother's Story by Bella Z Spencer and a richly colored double steel fashion plate. It includes musical selections, stories by Julia Gill Mrs Husmer Emma N Johnston Tou Mason and others plus fashion notes New Books and premiums. Sample numbers and Wheeler Wilson sewing machines offered as premiums from Deacon Peterson Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bella Z. Spencer
Lavinia
Julia Gill
Wheeler
Wilsons
Deacon
Peterson
Walnut Street
Philadelphia
New Bedford Adapts as Whaling Declines and County Street Hosts Conference
March 22 1865 PuENIX. New Bepror notes the Bristol Ferry Fall River route to New Bedford and its renewed enterprise. It highlights the city library, urban beautification, and the Providence Methodist Episcopal Conference meeting at County Street Church with Bishop Simpson presiding and Rev M J Talbot as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Bepror
Bristol Ferry
Fall River
New Bedford
Providence Methodist Episcopal Conference
County Street
Simpson
M. J Talbot
Bristol
Dr. Shepard
R. I
Davis Message Signals Confederate Despair in Crisis
A year after, Mr Davis warns Congress of dire Confederate danger. He cites captured seaports, depopulated lands, and a capital in peril, urging conscription of men and supplies, while fearing arming slaves. He warns rhetoric and coercion won’t save the cause and accuses Davis of despotism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Aogo
Confederacy
Congress
Atlanta
Sharman
Georgia
Caloiers
What is an Inch of Rain
The Registrar General reports rainfall in London at 0.43 inches equating to 43 tons per acre. Weekly totals range from 0.30 tons per acre in Edinburgh to 2.15 tons per acre in Glasgow, with an English acre at 6,274% 640 square inches. An inch of rain on an acre yields about 22,622.5 gallons weighing 101,000 tons per 1000th of an inch per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Edinburgh
Glaeew
Foote Advises Tennessee Return to Federal Union
Henry S Foote now in England publishes a long political statement. He urges Tennesseeans to return to the Federal Union promptly rather than seek military success under Jefferson Davis. He critiques his former Confederate colleagues and predicts their aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry S Foote
England
Confederacy
Jefferson Davis
Dionysius of
Syracuse
Forte
Richmond Evacuation Rumors From Civil War Correspondents
Richmond is reportedly to be evacuated rapidly by Confederate forces with Union troops occupying the city within days. Gen Grant reportedly told Hon. Cox he doubted such a move was possible without his knowledge. The Danville road is nearly worn out and Davis and Lee reportedly have given up hope as Sanitary Commission sends stimulants to the Army of the Potomac.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Grant
S S. Cox
Lee
Danville
Davis
Alexico
Tribune
Washington
Gen Grant
Sanitary Commission
Army of the Potomac
Chicago Raises Over 7000 For Douglas Monument
Local donors contributed more than seven thousand dollars toward funding a monument honoring Douglas. Funds collected at community events and online campaigns. Organizers expect completion within the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Local Affairs Removal Moves Phenix Office
The Phenix office has been moved from Bradford Street to newly completed rooms on the second floor of the Phenix Building at 69 Hope Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Phenix
Bradford Street
A. Greene
Justice of the Peace
Public Notary Office
Mope Street
Bristol
BR. I
Guilford Sloop Grounding Near Portamouth During Gale
During a southwest gale on the night of the 17th the Guilford of Dennis dragged anchors near the coal mine wharf at Portamouth and ran ashore at Pappasquash Point. She was brought off on the 22nd and towed to the Rail Way wharf full of water, badly damaged in hull and keel with sails torn. The vessel awaited repairs with no cargo aboard, awaiting coal for Taunton. There were reports of two schooners driven ashore on Patience Island, but no details available. Christian Commission notices detail subscriptions and a store fitting by Mr J N Burgess at 100 Htupe Street and plans to teach penmanship. First term customs end Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guilford
Dennis
Portamouth
Pappasquash Point
Taunton
Patience Island
J. N. Burgess
Htupe Street
Ile Han
Hua
Delegates elected at Democratic Caucus for State and District
At the Court House Saturday evening last the Democratic Caucus chose officers G He Reynolds Evy was Olsen as chairman and Mr A P Barter as secretary. Delegates to the State Convention were P Baxter W J Miller and N Warren Jr. Delegates to the Congressional Convention for this District were S J D Wardwell A H Bosworth and H J Pitman. Town committees for the ensuing year were also selected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
G He Reynolds
Evy
Olsen
A.P. Barter
Measrer P. Baxter
Wm J. Miller
Nathan Warren
Messrs S JD Wardwell
A4&h Bosworth
Ho J Pitan
Ho J Pitman
Read the COD Man Advertisement in Local Column
A reader is urged to study a column advertisement by the COD Man who exposes the kanovary of the Shoddy Board and Shoe Manufacturers. The piece praises his pluck and urges customers to support retailers by trying his warranted shoes and prompting fair trade in the city and state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eer
Exhibitions by Methodist Sabbath School At Town Hall
Last week Town Hall hosted two evening exhibitions by the Methodist Sabbath School. Attendance was strong and the net proceeds reached seventy dollars. Officials requested a repeat show Friday night, but a similar entertainment is now planned for about the first of May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town Hall
Miss Anna Dickinson Planned Lecture for Soldiers Benefit
A lecture by Miss Anna Dickinson is expected in town next week to benefit the Soldiers' Friend Society. Time and venue will be announced by posters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Dickinson
Soldiers' Friend Society
Town Hall lecture on Love and its Power delights audience
A small but attentive audience gathered at Town Hall Tuesday evening to hear Mr A V Newton discuss Love and its Power. Newton presented a thoughtful talk on affection, desire, and the influence of love in daily life, drawing praise from listeners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town Hall
A. V. Newton
Floods Cause Severe Damage Across States
The floods have affected the country from New York to the West. New York State suffers greatly as travel halts. Eastern dams railroads tracks factories and homes are damaged. Mound City near the Navy Yard is submerged and timber stripped. Cumberland River floods Nashville area inundated. The widespread inundations will result in large property losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York State
Mound City
Cumberland River
Nashville
Infant Found With Cow in Farmington Lot Sparks Mystery
In Farmington Van Buren County Iowa a couple discovered a cow with a collar and a note asking care until claimed. A few nights later a basket containing a week old infant was found at their door with a note stating the baby belonged to the cow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmington
van Buren County
Iowna
Deserters Report Union Capture of Burkeville Point
Deserters say Union cavalry seized Burkeville where the Richmond and Dinville and the South Side Railroad meet. If true the capture would cut Lee's last supply line, a major strategic development for the Army of the Potomac.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puotomac
Burkeville
Richmond and
Dinville
South Side
Lee
Howell Cobb Threatens Violence Over Confederate Prospects
Howell Cobb denounces Reconstruction and vows he will never agree to it, claiming he has sworn to oppose the plan. The statement signals renewed hostility amid uncertain postwar terms and regional tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howell Cobb
Confederacy
Wealth theft and oddities in 1860s Boston and beyond
A staff officer stole 13000 in government bonds and hid them with his mother in South Boston until a daughter in law seized the money, later found in her clothing. Other items include a giant Chinese man exhibitor in Hong Kong, draft evaders in Ohio, cotton imports in England, thefts in New York and New Haven, and various Civil War era notes on crime, soldiers, and regional prices and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
United States Service
South Boston
Sherman’s march reported at Wilmington with trains of refugees
Gar Fels from Wilmington New York reports on March 21 that Sherman’s forces brought in refugees deserters and prisoners. Two steamboats arrived while Sherman moved from Fayetteville toward Guldborro. He destroyed the arsenal cotton mills several residences and six small steamboats before leaving. Negroes with Sherman to be sent to South Carolina under Gen Suxtun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
New York
Sherman
Fayetteville
Guldaboro
South Carolina
Suxtun
Sheridan Drives Confederate Prisoner Capture Push
Fortresa Monro March 20 reports Sheridan's forces in top condition after marching from Winchester. About three hundred prisoners, and three thousand negroes, accompany the troops at White House. Many captives were abandoned or escaped amid rapid pursuit, with the cavalry crossing the Pumunky river to recruit for new movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fortresa Monro
Sheridan
Winchester
White House
Pumunky River
Sherman Era Raid Report From Washington Dispatch
A Washington dispatch to the evening Telegraph says General Sherman’s news reaches City Point up to Monday. Goldeboro is reported occupied and pursuit begun. Refugees claim Lee’s army unfit for heavy combat and that lake troops are only reliable. Raleigh may fall with little opposition. Sheridan starts another raid and may intercept Johnston. Potomac army allegedly moves westward toward a great battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puitapatruia
Washington
Sherman
City Point
Goldeboro
Richmond
Lee
Raleigh
Sheridan
Johnaton
Army of the Potomacia
Consternation in Richmond as evacuation and canal closure disrupts supplies
In New York on March 22, Tribune reporter James River correspondence describes Richmond refugees’ claims of ongoing evacuation to Lynchburg and Danville. They credit Sheridan with accelerating disruption by destroying the Richmond and Lynchburg canal, the city’s main remaining supply route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
the Tribune
James River
Richmond
Lynchburg
Danville
Sheridan
Richmond and
Lynchbury Canal
Raleigh Evacuation Report Shifts Civil War Forces
Narrative recalls Raleigh abandoned by Johnson who retreats toward Hillsboro to unite with Lee. Sherman and Schofield mobilize forces, claimed strong enough to defeat Lee and Johnston. Report mentions rebel Gen. Nake killed on the 10th, with Sheridan leaving on another mission to intercept Johnston’s retreat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Shriip
Raleigh
Johnson
Hillsboro
Lee
Bus Sherman
Schofield
Hne
Julinsen Ttia
Nake
Furative
Sheridan
Julinstan
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