Rristal Phenix May 13 1865 Saturday Morning Edition
The Rristal Phenix reports Saturday morning notices dated May 13 1865. Includes local weather and public notices typical of mid 19th century newspapers.
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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1865
Page
2
Subjugation Views Split Rebels Over Oath of Allegiance
The article outlines two rebel mindsets after defeat. Some accept terms, swear allegiance, and seek peaceful return under President Johnston. Others cling to secessionist ideals, opposing federal supremacy and delaying genuine restoration of the Union.
National Debt and the Rise of United States Credit
The piece argues debt is a sign of national strength and credit, tracing Britain's rise in debt from 1692 through 1816 and predicting a similar trajectory for the United States. It praises domestic wealth, territories, and industrial promise, claiming American credit will outpace British Consols and urging local investors to repatriate funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Louis XIV
Macaulsy
David Flame
Granville
Macaulay
England
United Kingdom
United
London
Agatrian Raasian journals praise US war effort
The Agatrian and Raasian journals express strong support for the US government and its war aims. They call the news favorable to the army and telegraph intelligence joyfully received, claiming fears of guerrilla fighting are unfounded and that southern rebels lack support to oppose authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agatrian
Raasian
United States
Garrison Anti Slavery Society Dissolution Vote Rejected
The meeting in New York Wednesday of the Garrison Anti Slavery Society rejected a motion to dissolve the group by a vote of 118 to 48.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G& Atereeting
New York
Garrison
Road Making and Mending in Brookline Massachusetts
A Brookline Massachusetts report discusses road repair and improvement. It argues roads require proper foundation drainage and better materials, citing broken angular stone as superior to gravel. It favors professional road crews and year round maintenance over ad hoc repairs, noting potential savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookline
Boston Covema
Massachusetts
New England
Paramont
United States
Prycosa Keepa Rt
Brookline Committee
Commonwealth
Necessities of Freedom and Labor in the South
The piece argues freedom requires self support via work. It cites General Halleck’s order forcing freedmen to labor while allowing choice of employer. It warns industry is essential to peace for whites and blacks and notes the military will help in enforcing the new labor system despite resistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halleck
Cmy
The Surrender of Dick Taylor Dispatch
A Civil War era dispatch reports Lieut. Gen. Taylor surrendering with his forces on similar terms to Gen. Lee. The message from Gen Canby dated May 4 at Citronelle notes the capitulation and Memphis headquarters confirmation. General Washburne also received a similar dispatch from Mobile dated May 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Taylor
New York
Cincinnati
Cave
Memphis
Canby
Vnd
Senatobia
West Mississippi
Citronelle
Taylor
Lee
Canny
Washburne
Genédral Canby
Mobile
Release of Rebel Prisoners Under General Grant Instructions
May 8 to May 10 1865 Gen Grant commands all paroled rebels held at Alexandria to be sent home or to the Union states not in rebellion Those from Texas to be escorted to the west bank of the Mississippi above Red River mouth Oath of Amnesty required for return unless exempt by policy Lieutenant General Grant's orders issued through Major T S Bowers Rest Adj Gen
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Europe
House of Legisla
Sems
Euprees
Tims
Friends of Liberty
Big
Republic
Wasnixaron
Grant
Texas
Mississippi River
Red River
Grant T S. Bowers
James Clark
Sir . Clarke
WN. B
United States
Joe Moses
Cortlandt St
New York
Ap & Ls
Surrender summons issued by Major General Texas command
The note from Major General Georos II. Toxas United States Army directs LicaDQuarTErs Darartus at Camp Enbanc Nashville Toon May 1 to issue two summons under a flag of truce to armed bands nearby. They must surrender to Lee or another officer. if ignored, they are declared outlaws and pursued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Licadquarters
Darartus
Camp Enbanc
Nashville
Toon
Rousseau
Lee
Grant
Georos II. Toxas
London Standard Voices Grim Over Conferera ry Enghand Collapse
The London Standard laments the collapse of the Conferera ry Enghand and condemns England for missing a chance to defend freedom. It suggests England nearly aided rebellion and could be judged harshly by modern history for undermining the legitimate government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Standard
Adda
England
Large seizure of counterfeit money by U S detective
U S detective Girvan seized thirty two thousand dollars in counterfeit currency at the Mechanical Bank of New Umen and a large batch of counterfeit fifty dollar notes with plates. He also captured two of the counterfeiters in New York a few days ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uarge
Bank of
New Umen
New York
U. S
Girvan
Returns of the fifth regiment in April
Adjutant General Mautan reports the fifth regiment returned 16 officers and 366 men present, 4 officers and 55 men absent, total 441. The unit is stationed in North Carolina with headquarters at Newbern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mautan
North Carolina
Newbern
Route to Colorado Head of Navigation Opened and Telegraph Planned
Advices from Salt Lake City and Mormon authorities push opening to the head of navigation on the Colorado. A telegraph line is planned along this route to reach Prescott, Arizona, where it will join the California line. The route between Salt Lake and Colorado includes forty two towns and settlements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Colorado
Presscott
Arizona
California
Salt Lake
Rebel commissioner Ould arrested in Richmond over $800000 prisoner fund
A report states Rebel Commissioner Ould was arrested in Richmond on charges related to stealing $800000 intended for Confederate prisoners. A 1863 letter to General Wade Hampton comments on prisoner exchanges, calling some captured Union officers “miserable wratetes” and praising certain Confederate officers as the best material.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ould
Richmond
Winder
Confederacy
Evacuation of Nashville Triggers Bank Recovery Request
When rebels evacuated Nashville the state officers did so with funds of the initiative. Gov Brownlow received word from the bank president that funds were intact and asked for commissioners to recover them. the request was granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tennessee
Brownlow
Memphis General Refuses Oath to Rebel Officers
Gen Washburne in Memphis declines to administer the oath to rebel officers while granting the privilege to privates. Tennessee men who sought refuge with rebels and resisted secession refuse reintegration until now. Rebel paroled officers cannot wear rebel insignia. paroled soldiers have thirty days to change their dress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washburne
Memphis
Fragmented Civil War News and Homefront Wonders
A chaotic compilation notes Navy officers resigning for civil pursuits as the Mississippi squadron shrinks from 100 to 25 vessels. General Wilson’s cavalry at Savannah allegedly destroys vast property in Alabama and Georgia while casualties rise. Workers receive incentives for summer holidays, a Libby Prison sign is relocated, and Sherman’s accord with Johnston is debated. Other items include a Massachusetts surplus rumor, prisoner exchanges, abolition progress, and various dispatches from Washington and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cee Rotella Pio
qaeLin Shoth Argy
Heig
Heliday
Col. Btateon
Astor Houses
Adams Express
Richmond
Libby Prison
J." Lowe
Newngland Rooma
Sherman
Johnston
Lincoln
City Point
Sher
Growth and landmark buildings in a midnineteenth century town
From 1847 to 1865 the town expanded with 243 new or altered dwellings and four churches St Michael's Episcopal State Street Methodist Episcopal Congregationalist and Catholic plus key structures like the Custom Hose and Post Office Building Sugar Refinery Railroad Depot and a Rubber Manufactory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Michael‘s Episcopal
State Street Methodist Episcopal
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