Fragmentary 1865 Bristol Notice on Saturday Morning
A damaged fragment from an 1865 Bristol notice mentions a Saturday morning event on May 20th. The legible text refers to benevolence and preservation by executives, though details are unclear.
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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1865
Page
2
Reconstruction and the right of black suffrage in the South
A Civil War era piece argues that loyal whites in the defeated South deserve participation in government, and that freed Black people must receive the ballot and homes with employment. It claims emancipation will end the so called negro problem and that racial equality under the law is essential to the nation’s safety and future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Culur
Fort Wagnar
Port Hudson
Petersburg
Fort Pillow
Republic
South
The Rebel President and the Fall of Davis
A critical meditation on the Confederacy and Jefferson Davis as a traitor, contrasting him with Abraham Lincoln. The piece condemns Davis as cowardly for fleeing, lauds Lincoln, and questions the southern cause and its leaders amid the world’s scorn.
Quote Reflects on Cruelty and Highway to Destruction
The speaker denounces a leader as unbrave and unworthy, linking his final act to a pattern of cruelty. He describes starvation of prisoners, city burnings, secret frontier raids, and a plot to kill the President to topple government. The passage questions how such vast evil could stem from a minor source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Conspirators in Lincoln Assassination Trial Progress
The trial reveals Richmond headquarters and Canadian plots to kill President Lincoln Vice President Seward and General Grant. Trials point to Mrs Surratt and others as principal accomplices while Jefferson Davis is still sought. The article notes possible governmental vacuum and hopes for justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Ite E Hemes
Canada
Ard
Washington
Seo Tary Seward
Gen Grant
Grant
Mrs
Surratt
Johnson
Jeff. Davis
Deluding Them by Rebel Leader Kirby Smith
The report portrays Kirby Smith as resisting federal authority along the Mississippi frontier. He urges his forces to hold out for terms his followers may accept while seeking foreign aid. Union leaders claim Smith deceives his men and aims for foreign recognition to justify continued resistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirby Smith
Mississippi
United States
Smith
England
France
Summer Days in The Lady's Friend Magazine
The June issue features a steel engraving The double Fashion Plate praised for craft and expense. The engraving shows Lucy in mourning dress with expressive lines. Contents include music Sherman’s Grand Triumphal March and stories Chrysotlie and Butterfly A True Story of the Olden Time Least and Saved My Sister Clara Four Birthdays and Editor’s Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy
Sherman
Tennessee Traitor Foote Faces Treason Trial Abroad
The New York Post reports Foote the Tennessee traitor on parole in that city was told last week he must stand trial for treason if he stayed in the country but chose to leave instead. It is believed the government will pursue Stephens, Vance, and others active in the rebel regime while Davis, Benjamin, Letcher, and others will also be tried for treason and punished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Davis
Band of Justice
Davie Uions
New York Post
Foote
Tennessee
Suime
Trenson
Stephens
Vance
Rebal
Benjamin
Letcher
Joana
Treasury
McCulloch
North Carolina
Bumcombe County
Kilpatrick
Washington
Tris
Dissolution of Rebel Armies Causes Disorder in North Carolina
The New York Herald correspondence from Lexington notes that the breakup of rebel forces has left North Carolina and neighboring states plagued by bands of marauders who plunder at will, creating terror and anarchy. National troops are now stationed at various points to mitigate the disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Heroup
Lexington
North Carolina
Army orders target descriptive data of all nonveteran soldiers
Army headquarters directs compilation of descriptive data for all soldiers not veterans with the aim of weeding out men. Veterans are expected to be retained and consolidated into regiments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army Headquarters
Cotton flood on Alabama River drains markets
The Mobile News reports large cotton quantities coming down the Alabama river and its tributaries with a very large supply. The Nashville Press claims rebel General Forrest was killed by Captain Walker in revenge for his son’s death. An officer from Fortress Monroe says quarters for Jeff Davis are being prepared there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Alabama River
Nashville Press
Forrest
Walker
Fortress Monroe
Jeff Davis
Rhode Island Proclamation Declares June Day of Humiliation
Governor James Y. Smith proclaims June 1, 1865 a day of humiliation and mourning for Abraham Lincoln. He urges Rhode Island clergy to lead congregations in fitting exercises and all citizens to observe the solemn day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island
Durant
Providence
James Y. Smith
Providence Plantations
United States of of America
Jane
Abraham Lincoln
Thorsday
Jan R. Bagrieri
The 7.303 and the End of the War
Analysis of postwar debt policy and the 7-30 loan. It discusses national finances after victory, expected peace economy, debt reduction, and details of the seven and three tenths notes. It notes the second loan series, funding options, and guidance for investors in US government bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tressary
Chapter of Great Events in Six Momentous Months
A survey of six historic months crowded with major Civil War milestones. Sherman’s Georgia and South Carolina success, Wilmington’s fall, Grant’s victories and Richmond, Lee’s surrender, Johnston’s surrender, Mobile’s capture, the President’s assassination and assassin’s shooting, then Dick Taylor’s surrender and the capture of Jeff Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Georgia
South Carolina
Wilmington
Grant
Richmond
Lee
Johnston
Mobile
Dick Taylor
Jeff. Davis
Presidential Declaration on Temperance Endorsements
A parchment declaration promoted by Edward Delavan asserts ardent spirits are needless and harmful. It cites signatures including Andrew Jackson and Abraham Lincoln, claiming total abstinence would improve health virtue happiness and benefit the nation and world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward ©. Delavan
United States
Andrew Johnson
Janus Mapieon
Andrew Jackson
Joan Q. Apas
M van Bren
Joan ‘Tyee
Z. Tartar
Minuarp Frutmore
Janes K Pork
Frankin Pierce
dJanes Bucnanan
Apbransm
Rebel Ram Stonewall War Department Note
A May 15 message from New Orleans and a May 17 dispatch from Havana report the rebel ram Stonewall sailing from Havana on the sixth, bound for Galveston. The War Department notes short telegraph links to New Orleans and warns coastal commanders. Major General Diz referenced in the communication is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Washington
Diz
Unnby
New Orleans
Bowtxs M Stanton
New Ontgana
Ilon
Stanton
United States
Conan
Havana
Sith
Galveston
Rebel vessel in Nassau forecast heavy return to England
The arrival at Nassau proves the ship capable of ocean passage, with the Mumford being the only vessel on par in strength and speed. The rebel captain has learned of Lee's surrender, and aboard there are strong indications they will sail back to England and sell their ship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stonewall
Nassau
Momadnock
Lees
England
National Banking Capital in New England May 1 1865
Tabular statement shows the circulation of National banking currency in New England states. Maine 42 banks with 3 091 660 dollars. New Hampshire 25 banks 1 497 000 dollars. Vermont 17 banks 1 865 700 dollars. Massachusetts 176 banks 31 513 730 dollars. Rhode Island 211 317 930 dollars. Connecticut 486 818 500 dollars. Total 329 banks with 46 134 510 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Massachusetts
Rhode
Connecticut
Free Labor in the South on Wage Incentives
The article argues that free labor in the South will raise wages and productivity, claiming a fifty percent increase in value of labor in the British West Indies and more sugar under freedom. It suggests individuals work harder when the gains go to themselves rather than to others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Sith
British Weat Indies
Rebel Archives Depart for Washington in 93 Boxes
A Richmond Philadelphia Inquirer correspondent reports the rebel archives left for Washington. Ninety three large boxes of papers from the late rebel government are directed to Hon. C. A Dann Assistant Secretary of War, and signify the rebellion is over.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Philadelphia Inquirer
Washington
C. A Dann
Second Regiment April returns show 14 officers and 374 men present
Adj. Gen Macrnn reports April returns for the Second Regiment with 14 officers and 374 men present and 7 officers and 147 men absent, totaling 542. The piece then criticizes Montreal’s defense spending for Canada’s defense against potential U.S. invasion, arguing schoolhouses would better serve the rising generation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adj
Macrnn
Montreal
Canada
United States
Maine
Coal Price Cut Announced by Anthracite Coal Co
An advertisement notes a seven dollar per ton reduction in coal price by the Anthracite Coal Company in this city. The cut is described as unprecedented in the coal trade and takes effect from this date.
Horse crashes through tea shop window in New York
Last Friday a horse broke through a large show window of a New York tea store then collapsed and kicked over many chests of tea and coffee causing extensive damage. About twenty men helped remove the animal after around 45 minutes. Montgomery and Richmond fell into our band within 24 hours of each other.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Montgomery
Richmond
Various 19th Century News Snippets from American Press
A digest of scattered notices reports and curiosities including William F Tockerman ex Massachusetts railroad treasurer jailed for mail robbery now a commercial agent in East India port alleged fortune inherited of 200000. A New York merchant found near death under a tombstone a vandalized scene in Philadelphia park a Virginias negresss shifting labor patterns and other brief items from Washington Philadelphia and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Wm F. Tockerman
Massachusetts Railroad Corporation
Wetherefield
East India
Fatal railroad accident at Bristol Neck in 1865
A train on the Providence Warren and Bristol Railroad struck an ox team at a Bristol Neck crossing, throwing farmer Mark Anthony O Wolf Smyth and his oxen into a ditch and causing Smyth death within minutes. The inquest blamed the railroad cars as the cause and urged clearing bushes at crossings. The coroner Nathaniel Coggeshall presided with a six-member jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence, Werren and
Bristol
Mark A. D.W. Smith
Bristol Neck
Smith
Nathaniel Coggeshall
Exsq
Starz Or Ruope Isuano
Providence
Mark Anthony O' Wolf Smyth
Bristol Nech
Lord
Beford Nathaniel Cogees Hall
Mark Anthony D' Wolf Smith
Mark Anthony O’wolf Smith
Warren
D.W. Swithe
Pat
Mr. Smith
Lewis Carr
Luther Cole
George I’ Cheene
John Usher
William C Simmons
William C . Church
Bailey's Combination Troupe to Stage Week of Shows at Town Wall
Bailey's Combination Troupe will present a trio of theatrical exhibitions at Town Wall on Monday Tuesday and Wednesday evenings next week. The opening performance features Uncle Tom's Cabin with Life among the Lowly. A complete change of programme is promised each night, with performers held to deliver strong satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bailey
Town Wall
Grocer Quips With Talkative Debtor Over Tea
In a town tale a boastful speaker with an unpaid bill visits a grocer to buy codfish and later asks for tea. After a lengthy oration, the grocer quips you must preach for the tea somewhere else, a remark that drew laughter from bystanders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe
Jos
Lincoln Testimonial Subscriptions Totals Revealed
The Lincoln Testimonial at the Post Office collected thirty five dollar subscriptions with no payments sent to Mr. Whitney in Providence. Another paper for the same cause reported twenty four dollar subscriptions all from the Bristol Steam Mull operatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount
Whitney
Providence
Bristol Steam Mull
Norwood the Fakir Exquisitely Noted for Poor Gift Exhibitions
The gift exhibitions of Norwood the Fakir on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings failed to draw crowds. Patrons expected giveaways of elegant chamber sets and a live pig but the event fell short. Many spools with small quantities of cotton were distributed instead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwood
Strawberries From Richmond Spark Fresh Taste in Sanity
A mysterious delivery of large fragrant strawberries arrives Tuesday via a friend. The fruit, described as delicious, is linked to Richmond and noted as direct from the late capital of the Inter Confederacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Inter-Confederacy
Friend
Kind Friend
Displayed Dagger Believed Linked to Booth In Bristol Court Notice
In a Hope Street window a dagger with a paper inscription claims to be the weapon used by J Wilkes Booth. The May term of the Bristol County Court of Common Pleas, adjourned from the 7th, will reconvene in this town on Tuesday morning next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrol
Assasin Booth
Potomac River
Washington
Delphos
Ohio
Major Burns
Washington County
Maryland
Hope Street
J. Wilkes Booth
Court of Common Pleas
Bristol County
Wes Weare
Young ‘Son’ ‘S Christian Association
Francis Tiffiny
Accident on schooner B C Scribner injures Captain Hall
On the schooner B C Scribner tied at the Depot wharf in town a sixty foot drop caused an iron bolt to strike Captain Hall on the forehead. He suffered a painful but non fatal wound and returned home. Other brief notes mention a donation to a library, a news quip about old Jeff in petticoats, a Britto Artillery social, and The DeWolf House opening for boarders next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. C. Scribner
Fall River
Hall
Perry
Forthcoming Amnesty Proclamations in New York
The Washington Special says the President's Amnesty Proclamation will offer the oath to all who served in the rebel ranks up to specified grades. Upon acceptance it grants a full pardon and exchange. It also notes that officers convicted of cruelties to prisoners will face punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Trraone
Washington
Military review near Washington announced for next week
A notice from Secretary of War B. M. Stanxin states a gallant armies review will assemble around Washington. The event is scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday, the 23rd and 24th, of next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
B. M. Stanxin
Also Mentioned on This Page
Uberty
National Banking Capital
the Rebel Archives
Pennsylvania
Myn
Jemon
Esai
Wne
Virginia
Girard Park
Philadelphia
Robinson
Mr. Soward
Q. B. Matteson
Utica
Bellows Falls
Lubbock
Texas
South Farmington
Masa
Muonday
Booth
Lincoln
Henry von Stienecker
Jasmaica
Cuba
West Indies
Chattanooga
Clarence Prentice
George D. Prentice
The
Louisville Journal
Norfolk
Sultana
Alabama
Minnesota
Adams
Friends of the Loyal Cause
Ewards
Gene. Grant
Flartford
North Dennis
Mase
Chicago
Roel Affairs
Persory
Hhis
Jeff
J. N. Burgess
Britto Artillery
Cummings
DeWolf
Cincinnati
Zute
Ile
Illinois
Patterson
Hoe
New Yorkan
Heraup
Saya
Jef
Davig
Phin O
Northern Enterprise
Memphis ButteTix
Memphis
Friend of Temperance
Pure Vose
Rookland
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