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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1865
Page
2
The act authorizes Providence authorities to regulate privy vaults sinks drains and pens and to set locations and materials for construction and removal. It imposes penalties for violations and details enforcement through the police court. The bill also covers litigation on public health matters and related municipal procedures.
The General Assembly expresses gratitude to Colonel T Howard W. King Surgeon General and to Doctors Geo Capron Peckham G G Potter Geo P Baker Samuel W Butler Tr a Ingraham and Frank H Konowlee for voluntary aid to the wounded in the Army of the James at Fortress Monroe and in the field responding to a May request by the U S Surgeon General. True copy-witnesses John Barriere Secretary of State.
The article denounces the Confederacy as a pirate fleet and calls for burning and destruction of its navy. It accuses leaders of murder and treason, urges pursuit abroad and at home, and questions Jefferson Davis and the Niagara Falls peace negotiators as agents of murder. It condemns any Confederate leader seeking European support.
Mobile correspondent reports Union troops captured two hundred fifteen heavy guns, ten thousand stands of arms, thirty thousand bales of cotton, and vast quantities of corn and grain. He estimates one hundred thousand barrels of resin hidden along the Alabama river and most within reach of troops, with over ten thousand rebel stragglers surrendering.
The New York Times special reports that Jeff Davis escaped with $200,000 in specie but lost it when the train broke down. An officer claims soldiers broke the chest keys and amid excitement soldiers and citizens seized all the money.
Svein, wife of B Potter Barber, committed suicide in Weeterly Rhode Island on Friday morning. She was found at 11:12 a.m. hanging by a beam in the attic. life was extinct on discovery as the fall broke her neck.
Rumors claim the rebel ram Webb carried plunder stolen by Confederate leaders in Richmond and gold from cotton speculation of the rebel government in Texans, said to lie at the river bottom of the Mississippi.
Citizens of New York contemplate erecting a bronze statue of Mr Lincoln on the southwest corner of Union square opposite Washington's equestrian statue, deeming it a fitting companion to the existing memorial.
The Internal Revenue collection in the Second Collection District of Rhode Island for April 1868 totaled 79 259 91 dollars after excluding 1 900 000 dollars of authorized National Bank capital.
The writer visits southern New England noting springlike landscapes and urban bustle in Boston. He observes Massachusett s Legislature opening with prayer, praises President Johnson, and reflects on post Lincoln era policy. Brokers in the market display optimism in government stability amid war.
The Providence Journal notes Major General Burnside has had his resignation accepted after months of pressure. It lauds him as the Rhode Island native who led the famed old Rhode Island Regiment with courage and generosity, praising his stance on emancipation and arming black troops. It expresses hope he remains connected to Rhode Island as his home.
The Philadelphia mansion on Chestnut Street opened last week for public inspection. It measures 22 feet frontage and 105 feet depth, rises four stories, and is furnished at an expense of £50,000. The Grant family is expected to take possession this week.
The Last of the rebellion ends as Johnston surrenders to Sherman on Lee terms. The grand armies of the rebellion no longer exist, and many soldiers will return home or seek new lives. The nation hopes for a unified future while erasing memories of the conflict and rebuilding industry and unity.
In a Washington message dated April 20, an account outlines alleged conspiracy reach from Richmond to Canada and into New York City with planned assassinations of President Lincoln, Vice President Hamlin, Cabinet members, Generals Crant, Chief Justice Chare and Speaker Colfax. It cites secret meetings and arrests of alleged conspirators, claiming the aim was to destabilize the National Government and seize power.
At a Sturtford Connecticut public meeting honoring Rev Prof Stowe the speaker declared that public men once cautious on slavery must now publicly condemn the crime. He urged that those who aided in war’s cause be forever rejected from government and that slavery’s cause die.
The surrender of Johnston yields parole for 3 generals 5 lieutenant generals 20 major generals 38 brigadiers and 30 000 other officers and men under General Lee's terms. Paroled status shields them from civil molestation while remaining prisoners of war. They may be exchanged or cease to be prisoners by circumstances but are not pardoned. Offenses may be prosecuted in civil courts. Some leaders may face disability requiring allegiance to purge wrongdoing.
A seventeen month old boy of Thomas Dugan on Golden Dill Street slipped from his mother’s arms as she moved a large boiler of hot water. The child fell into the boiler but was pulled out quickly and escaped serious injury. He is recovery well. Also notes Bethel Connecticut buzz over buried Kidd treasure legends.
Henry W. Diman sold to Mark A D W Howe a lot on Woodstreet from Burton street to Walley street known as the Waldron land for 3500 dollars. David S. Wilcox sold to Charles I. Davis a Wood and Barton streets corner lot for 750 dollars. Samuel S. Paine sold to Thomas M. Paine half of a dwelling on Hope street Fenner estate for 900 dollars. Temperance Carr et al assignee sold to James McElroy land on Main road to Warren for 600 dollars and Crates Lane land of Burr & Smith estate for 125 dollars. James M. Riley sold to Daniel B. Luther a Franklin street dwelling and lot for 700 dollars. William R. Taylor and Samuel J. Alyn assignment to Providence Warren and Bristol R Road Co for right of way through Allyn’s farm for 150 dollars. Abaguit Station sold to William I. Stetson a Mount Lane house and lot for 900 dollars. Henry Felix and Elizabeth B R Robbins sold to Robert Dunbar a West Wood street lot for 120 dollars.
Judge Sherman presided over Bristol county court session with William B. Kimball named Foreman of the Grand Jury. No business before the jury. petit jury excused until May 23. State vs Caton, assault and battery, continued for sentence. Caton fined two dollars plus costs. Court adjourned to May 23.
At the regular monthly meeting the Town Council apportioned highway repair funds totaling 1785 00 across districts. District No 1 received 60 00 and districts 2 and 3 received 1100 00. other districts were allotted amounts ranging from 20 00 to 60 00 as listed.
Report covers donations and in kind contributions totaling 2703 from multiple donors including Lyman W Doane and Bristol Amateur Association after a charity concert. Items received include quilts shirts linens and household goods forwarded to the Sanitary Commission May 2. The society thanks L W Doane and B A Association for vital aid and a $70 proceeds from the concert.
The advertisement highlights the new Clothing shop opened on Wape Street by Afr. S. C. Spooner. Spooner has years of cutter experience and is praised for understanding the art of fitting and suiting customers. Call him for fittings and services.
A Monday evening YMCA gathering at Towns Mall heard Vice President Edward S Rabbitt present a year in review. Rev S Upham delivered an engaging address. Soup's come.
Genealogical Chart of the Gladding Family traces lineage from John Gladding who came from England to Plymouth Colony in 1640. About thirty five dollars has been subscribed for the Lincoln Testimonial with open opportunities to contribute a few more days. Major General Burnside visited town midweek. The town registry lists 176 dogs with 79 licenses issued this year, 77 for males and 2 for females.
President Andrew Johnson offers rewards for the arrest of Jefferson Davis and others connected to the Lincoln assassination and Seward attack. Rewards include 100000 for Davis, 25000 for Clement C Clay, 10000 for William C Cleary, and others. Provost Marshal General directed to publish descriptions. Signed in Washington May 2, 1862.
President Andrew Johnson issues a proclamation postponing a day of humiliation and prayer set for April 23. He notes the date’s mixed significance for Christians and directs religious services to be held on the following Thursday, June 1.
A return shows 1864 emigration from Ireland at 114,903 persons with 61,125 males and 53,778 females, down 1,917 from the previous year. Ages ranged from under fifteen to over thirty five, with 72,207 aged fifteen to twenty five. Since May 1851 at least 1,546,028 emigrants have left Ireland.
The London News on April 29 reports the capture of Richmond and the nearing end of the Southern rebellion. It says Britain will reassess its Mexican policy, its stated aims, and secret objectives, likely withdrawing the Second Empire flag from a project begun in bad faith and pursued under false pretenses.
Montara on May 4 sees Beverley Tucker publish a letter denying any knowledge of a plot to capture Lincoln or involvement with Booth. He claims perjury by anyone asserting such bids and says he was not present when Booth was arrested. A copy of the evidence was requested to counter the claims. Saunders remains in residence.
The weekly total for the LUS 7-30 loan subscriptions amounted to 25,425,700 dollars, reflecting funding activity for the period.
Mixed dispatches report health scares linked to unsanitary food and overcrowding, military returns for April, and assassination rumors about Senator Sumner. Other items note officers killed in Indian conflicts, naval actions under the Confederate flag, Fort Sumter prison ties to Major Anderson, large emigration to Canada and Minnesota, potential draft cancellations, cotton stock estimates, and the death of U S consul Francis H Raggles in New York.
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