Civil War era debate on taxes slavery and unity
A political speech discusses the strength and flaws of the American system, urging vigilance against corruption and slavery while supporting the war tax bill. It warns of fierce disputes over emancipation, confiscation, and Reconstruction, and praises public virtue and national cohesion. South Carolina mutiny and Fall River railroad talks follow, reporting on mutinous soldiers and local negotiation tensions with the Old Colony and Fall River lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Fall of New Orleans Shapes a Nation’s Fate
The narrative describes the fall of New Orleans as a pivotal, hopeful milestone with expected fruitful outcomes. It notes that the critical hour of conflict nears, all accounts remain encouraging, and the forthcoming events promise a fitting finale to past military successes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
European letters praise steady grain market for American bread stuffs
Letters from Europe and America discuss a steady 1862 grain market open for American corn and bread stuffs. Providence firms ship ice for Rhode Island troops, while Confederate Florida and other war events influence cargoes and naval moves as fruit and supplies show favorable prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Great
Britain
France
Fall of New Orleans Reported to Rebel Sources
Reports from rebel sources claim gunboats have passed Forte Jackson and J Philip and New Orleans is in Union hands. The steamboats and most cotton are burned, with few for ammunition for transport. If true, Union gunboats may pursue upriver to Memphis and threaten the rebel army’s retreat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forte Jackson
J. Philip
New Orleans
United States
Memphis
Corinth
Halleck
Mississippi
Southwest
War aims seen in siege of Charleston and Savannah
The Boston Journal notes it is believed Charleston and Savannah have not fallen though they seem close. A Beauregard reinforcements dispatch from South Carolina explains the hold. The plan appears broad as Norfolk and other posts may fall as operations continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarixston
Savannah
Boston Journal
Charleston
Beauregard
South Carolina
Jeff Davis
Norfolk
Civil surgeons eligible for field service benefits order
A War Department general order dated February 23 offers civil life surgeons who volunteer for field service the use of a public horse a tent necessary servants and the privilege to buy subsistence stores from the Commissary Department while employed in the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Secretary of War
Commissary Department
Confiscation of Glue Eggs Stir at Fortress Monros and Burnside Sword
At Fortress Monros on the 23d a shipment marked Eggs handle with care contained glue eggs with long necks and corn oil, later found to be whiskey of good quality and confiscated. Tiffany Co. finishes a Burnside sword costing about 800 for presentation by the General Assembly to the Roanoke hero. A loud explosion and earthquake rumors disturb New Bedford Fall River South Middleboro with reports of a strong shock felt locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fortress Monros
Sworp Rox
Burnside
Tiffany & Co
New York
Geners
General Assembly
Roanoke
Mauri
North Carolina
New Bedford
Fall River
Indiana doubles surgeon force for regiments
War experience shows two surgeons per regiment are insufficient. Governors in Northwestern states expand medical staff. Governor Morton of Indiana appoints forty eight additional surgeons for the twenty four regiments raised in the state.
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Morton
Indiana
John Bright Letter Advocates Union Restoration Support
John Bright writes to James Forsyth of Troy expressing his belief that a large majority of English people would rejoice at government success and the restoration of the Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. John Bright
James Forsyth
Troy
Polk Praise and British Award Highlight Civil War News
Hon W H Polk recently passed through Nashville returning from Washington where he voiced firm belief the Federal government could triumphantly restore the Union. Capt Joseph B Adie of Maine received a handsome sextant from Britain for saving the master and crew of the British ship Thomas Ann Cole from wreck on the flat in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Polk
Joseph
B. Adie
Jin
Thomas Ann Cole
Gold Discovery Rumors Stir Koolau Field Excitement
The Honolulu Commercial Advertiser reports a wave of excitement over claims of gold found at Koolau on Oahu’s windward side. Natives and crowds flock to the area as the rumor spreads. The piece also notes unusually good fall wheat near Upper Canada with strong germination and minimal winter kill due to adequate drainage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
Koolau
Upper Canada
Military Funeral for Private William A. Miller
Funeral services were held at the Bradford Street residence for Private William A. Miller of Company O, 4th Regiment. Rev. Mr. Eldridge gave scripture and prayer. A Bristol Artillery procession, pallbearers, and musket volleys marked the burial at North Burial Ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Miller
Bradford Street
Iddr
South Christian Church
Bristol Artillery
Col. Wardwell
William J. Waldron
Joseph S. Manchester
Chales H. VY
Mr. Eldridge
Gallant Lieut Perry Praised For Remarkable Firing
Providence Journal correspondent from Yorktown reports Lieut Perry of battery B praised by Gen McClellan and Gen Gorman for superb shooting. The 32 pounder was silenced by his second shot and a third shot struck a log house roof. Perry opened at daybreak and fired until 10 AM next day with only eight misses out of 760 shots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence Journal
Yorktown
Perry
Battery B
McClellan
Gorman
List of items sent to Sanitary Commission by Bristol Soldiers
The Bristol Soldiers' Friend Society forwarded supplies to the Sanitary Commission on April 21, 1862. Included were 17 red sacks, 25 muslin shirts, 16 grey and 9 red, 10 abdominal bandages, 16 muslin shirts, 10 eye shades, 14 drawers, 34 sheets, 38 towels, 38 pocket handkerchiefs, 2 pillow cages, 11 woolen socks, 6 lbs of oolong tea, 2 jars barberries, 2 jars tamarinds, 2 bottles currant wine, 1 large box linen, and 1 roll of old linen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friend Society
Sanitary Commission
Bristol Soldiers’ Friend Society
C. M. Snerarp
Bristol Volunteer and Two Rhode Island Prisoners
A Bristol Volunteer and two members of Company G of the Second Rhode Island Regiment, captured at Bull Run in July, were reportedly heard from after months of silence. A message from one prisoner directs friends to read the second verse of the second epistle of John and expresses hope for a face to face reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Co. G. 2d
Rhode Island
Bull Run
Land of the Living
May term Court of Common Pleas opens in Bristol
The May term of the Court of Common Pleas for Bristol County, presided by Judge Sherman, will commence in this town on Tuesday morning next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Common Pleas
Bristol County
Sherman
Bristol and Providence Railroad Summer Arrangement Goes Into Effect
The regular Court of Probate meeting will be held at the Probate Office on Monday at 2 o clock. The Summer Arrangement of the Bristol and Providence Railroad takes effect that day, as per advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Probate
Bristol and Providence Railroad
Rodman Named Brigadier General of Volunteers
Colonel Isaac P. Rodman of the 4th Rhode Island regiment is confirmed as Brigadier General of Volunteers in a timely and well developed appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac P. Rodman
R. I
Death of Jeremiah Luther Jr. in Civil War service noted
The Providence Press reports the death of Jeremiah Luther Jr. a town youth and engineer corps member killed by a shell while drawing siege works. Gov. Sprague and others visited him as he died within twenty four hours, with strong demonstrations of bravery and resignation. Burial sites are well marked for future designation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeremiah Luther, Jr
Providence Press
Norrow
Wagner
Luther
Pennsylvania Regiment
Gov. Sprague
Odin
Susa
Jay
Brilliant Affair on Wilmington Island Abridged Engagement
A fragment from the Grand Rapids Eagle describes a sharp skirmish on Wilmington Island near Savannah where 200 Michigan 8th members under Col. Fen ton surprised and routed a larger Confederate force. Capt. Benjamin B Church led the Eighth with notable bravery, suffering only a slight wound.
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Michigan
Fenton
Wilmington Island
Savannah
Georgia
Savannahs
Fort Pulaski
Peter' Church
Shea
Eighth
Col. Fenton
Adj. Pratt
Church
Guild
B. B. Church
Funeral services for fallen officer held in Woonsocket
The funeral of the late officer occurred Tuesday in Woonsocket. Rev. Mr. Talbot opened with scripture and delivered a fitting eulogy on the deceased life. The service closed with a hymn composed for the occasion by J. M. Stewart from the Patriot office, "Requiem."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pouwsrat
H.R. Pierce
Woonsocket
Mr. Talbot
Episcopal Church
J. M. Stewart
Patriot Office
Gloucester Fishermen Shift Focus From Halibut to Cod
The Advertiser notes changing catches as Gloucester vessels report smaller fares and plenty of codfish while halibut declines on George's and Western banks. Vessels once depended on halibut now target cod, averaging under a thousand pounds per trip. Several weeks have equipped for Southern mackerel fishing, a shift from prior emphasis on George's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tay
Gloucester
George's
George
Generous Sigel Urges Aid for German Volunteers Families
General Sigel shows selflessness by asking supporters to instead raise twenty to thirty thousand dollars for the families of German volunteers rather than a personal testimonial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sigel
Warren Manufacturing to Close Factories
The Warren Manufacturing Company will discontinue production, closing two large factories and leaving many workers temporarily unemployed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Manufacturing Company
Rebels' Desertion and Political Test Votes in War News
The report notes Col Cracker and Major Cassiday of the 98th New York deserting to the rebels at Yorktown with alleged grave crimes cited. It describes a Senate vote on confication of rebel property, viewed as a test between pro and anti confication sides. It also mentions cotton trade activity and a shipment of 300 bales via Gor Foote's flotilla to Chicago. Additional items include six British soldiers deserting to join the Federal army and a local tax collection of eleven hundred dollars sent to John Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cracker
Cassiday
98D
New York Regiment
Yorktown
Thie ‘Ote
Senate
Osceola
Gor Foote
Chicago
Death of Major General Charles F. Smith
A sketch outlines the life of Major General Charles F. Smith native to Pennsylvania. It details his cadet entry in 1821, West Point commandant era, multiple promotions from lieutenant to brigadier general, and brevet recognitions for actions at Palo Alto Resaca de la Palma Monterey Mexico Contras and Cherabusco. He served under Halleck at Paducah and led troops at Fort Donelson before illness kept him from the late battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Charles .F. Smith
Sevannati
ossiGen-Smith
Military Academy
2D’artillery
West Point
Palo Alto
Resaca de la*Palma
Monterey
Mexico
Contreras
Cherabusco
10Th Infantry
Halleck
Paducah
Fort Doneleon
Pittsburg
Lis
Revival of cotton trade boosts Nashville market activity
The Nashville Union notes brisk cotton movement as bales pass toward the river. Planters trade quickly with good middling prices around 16 to 17 cents in US Treasury notes and 22 to 25 cents in Tennessee paper. Authorities reassure that Federal forces will not seize private property. The port surveyor will provide bale totals.
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United States
Tennessee
Nashville
Nashville Union
Distances to Richmond from Virginia Points
A table lists travel distances from Richmond to various Virginia locations. Norfolk 106 miles, Suffolk unknown, Cape Henry 150, Hampton unknown, Fortress Monroe 99, Yorktown 70, Williamsburg 60, Fredericksburgh 11, Washington 130, Winchester 50, Gordonsville 70, Staunton 120.
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Richmond
Virginia
Norfolk
Suffolk
Cape Henry
Hampton
Fortress Monroe
Yorktown
Williamsburgh
Fredericksburgh
Washington
Winchester
Gordonsville
Staunton
Deputation Seeks Slavery Abolition Policy in Union
A British and Foreign Anti-Slavery Society delegation met U S Minister Mr Adams on the 16th and presented an address urging that Union restoration be grounded on abolition. Adams’ reply pleased the delegates, though the Times suggests it signals Northern political aims to use liberty in slavery matters.
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Apans
Adams
United States
Times
Carcunarina Interest Rule Slated for Shorter Method
A Beaton Journal correspondent shares a method to compute interest at 6 percent by multiplying dollars by days and dividing by 360. The note invites readers to publish a shorter exactly equal rule for casting interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carcunarina
Beaton Journal
Appeal for Lieut Worden's public gratitude
Edward Everett advocates substantial recognition for Lieut Worden of the Monitor, wounded by the Merrimac, noting his family’s dependence and uncertain return to duty. The item includes other late Civil War telegrams from Boston and Newport about raids, escapes, land sales, and fortifications.
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Beparr
Worden
Edward Everett
Monitor
Lieut. Worden
Merrimac
Anya
Everett
Confederate naval actions and Union responses at Pass Quatre and New Orleans
Reports detail Union and Confederate naval maneuvers along the Mississippi and approaches to New Orleans. Observations note vessels like the Owasco and Eugene pursuing schooners, and captains breaking oaths amid shifting loyalties. The text mentions crews earning low wages, dispatches from Farragut and Porter, and descriptions of ships reinforced with new iron plating and heavy armament amid ongoing conflict.
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Uninasa
Navy
Depa Oat
Epartmenta J Et
Farragut
Mbt
Porter
Owasco
Eugene
Ioad
Havana
Britain Island
Te Feence
Miramom
Gure
McKean
Mobile Aftari
Fort Jackson
Abati
New Orleans
Richmond
Gambogte
Hartford
Brooklyn
Mississippi
Heroic Rhode Island Wife Visits Wounded Husband at Newbern
Mrs. Broypell accompanies Sergeant Ric S. Brownell of the 5th Rhode Island Volunteers to the Soldiers Relief Association hospital at 194 Broadway. She served with the 1st Rhode Island at Bull Run and Roanoke Island, and at Newbern she kept calm under fire, tended the wounded, and carried the regimental colors after a standard bearer fell. She brought back a battlefield keepsake, earning praise from hospital staff and regimental admirers.
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Broypell
Ric S. Brownell
Rhode Island Volunteers
Indies
W. Cofahiertis Advertiser
Damage to the Merrimac and Monitor clash described
The Richmond Dispatch reports heat and weight causing plates to weld or crack during the Merrimac Monitor encounter. Damaged plates were replaced, and repairs attempted after contact with the Cumberland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turrince Firtxa
Nk Monitor
Merrimac
Monitor
Richmond Dispatch
Wast Jroe
Cumberland
South Carolina Troops Reinforce Beauregard at Corinth
Letters from the Charleston papers report South Carolina troops sent to reinforce Beauregard at Corinth. The Picardine notes 10 000 volunteers pulled from Pennsylvania and Mobile to join Beauregard, with militia to fill the gaps as Mobile’s business district appears deserted and shops closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina
Beauregard
Corinth
New Orleans
Picardine Mye
Penanevja
Mobile
Unclear Rebel Captain Roane Leaves Virginia Post
Fragmentary OCR mentions a rebel captain Thomas B. Roane leaving a location near Tappahannock Virginia as Union troops near the area. The text is garbled with incomplete phrases and stray words.
Engineer Robert offered fortification work at Cape Point
The note reports Engineer Robert of the U S Board of Engineers being offered command of fortification work at Cape Point after previously directing operations at Fort Mifflin near Philadelphia. The plan is to push progress rapidly as details emerge from Bedford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert
Ue Bissore of
Gane Point
Fort Mifflin
Philadelphia
Bedford
Meer
Body Found Washed Ashore In Somerset Village Twp
The Taunton Gerette reports a man’s body washed ashore in Somerset Village on Friday. It is believed to be Jerome Andenhoof of Somerset who has been missing since January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taunton Gerette
F& Marine
Somerset
Jerome ‘Andenhoof
Soerset
Fortresa Mohroe correspondence hints at Cul. Crocker desertion
A fragment from the Fortresa Mohroe correspondent discusses Cul. Crocker's desertion and notes possible prisoner status or capture by opposing forces. The piece mentions President Benton of Liberia planning a March trip to Europe and a visit to the United States before returning to Africa. It also touts Allen's Gold Medal Saloratu e and compares yeast fermentation methods for bread, claiming cost and health advantages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fortresa
Mohroe
Philadelphia
Presa
Crocker
Aioe
AT6
Benton
Liberia
England
Europe
Bascon
Abeerice
United States
Afticss
Yan Facr
Allen
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Newport
Holmes
Railroad Corporation
Een
Foster Hooper
Boston
Hooper
Earl Carpenter & Sons
Providenice
Newbern
Beneft
Providence Iée
Rhode:Island
Tees
Beason
Rois
Eleaniar
Florida
St. Andrews
Bay
Flas
U. S
Tim
Mystic
Louisi
Lieut
Raymond Hi. Perry
Requiem
Galaia
Calais
John
Davia
Pulaski
Thomas, Campbell
Toronto
Columbiship
Shen i
Ane
Taft
Thomas B. Roane
Tappahannock
Namby Pemby Governsseit-Ctesnally
Simons
Fessenden
Simmons
Rhode
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