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Attleboro, Mass. (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 4
in 1864, $764.66; in 1865, $600.00. Total amount, $3,419.24. Attleborough Incorporated Oct. 19, 1694. Population in 1860, 6,066; in 18 require. Voted, To present a vote of thanks to the ladies of Attleborough for their kind offer to prepare clothing for those who may leavebooks the following letter received from them:— The ladies of Attleborough wait only an opportunity of testifying their deep interest in ty-three others of the most respectable and influential ladies of Attleborough. Another town-meeting was held on the 25th of May, at which it unanimously adopted:— Resolved, That we, the inhabitants of Attleborough, fully appreciating the value of the free institutions under whis were read and adopted:— Resolved, That we, the citizens of Attleborough, in town-meeting assembled, do highly appreciate the military se500.00. Total amount in four years, $45,873.64. The ladies of Attleborough, in their labors in behalf of the soldiers during the war, nobly<
New Bedford (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 4
the town on account of the war, exclusive of State aid, was thirty-five thousand two hundred and forty-two dollars and twenty-one cents ($35,242.21). The amount of money raised and expended by the town during the four years of the war for State aid to the families of soldiers, and which was afterwards repaid by the Commonwealth, was as follows: In 1861, $1,101.33; in 1862, $2,980.89; in 1863, $3,046.36; in 1864, $4,060.06; in 1865, $2,900.00. Total amount in four years, $14,098.64. New Bedford Incorporated as a town Feb. 23, 1787; as a city, March 9, 1847. Population in 1860, 22,300; in 1865, 20,863. Valuation in 1860, $24,196,138; in 1865, $20,525,790. This great diminution in the valuation was the effect of the war upon the whaling interest. In 1861, Isaac C. Taber, mayor; Warren Ladd, James L. Humphrey, Nathan Lewis, John P. Barker, Matthew Howland, William H. Reymond, aldermen. In 1862, Isaac C. Taber, mayor; Warren Ladd, B. Penniman, Jr., Nathan Lewis, John P.
Taunton (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 4
is divided into nineteen municipalities, of which New Bedford, Fall River, and Taunton are cities. The entire population of the county in 1860 was 93,794, in 1865 i are well known as being the chief seats of the whale-fishery. Fall River and Taunton are largely engaged in manufactures of various kinds. The aggregate value of in 1864, $889.20; in 1865, $800.00. Total amount in four years, $4,001.64. Taunton Incorporated as a town Sept. 3, 1639; as a city, May 11, 1864. Population own voted to furnish a complete uniform to each soldier who should enlist from Taunton, and should be accepted and mustered into the service of the United States; ale war. By the report made by the city authorities in 1866, it appeared that Taunton furnished fourteen hundred and ninety-three men for the war, which is probably00.00; in 1865, $15,235.17. Total in four years, $117,496.50. The ladies of Taunton, from the first commencement of the war to the end, were very active in furnis
United States (United States) (search for this): chapter 4
er the recent call of the President of the United States; therefore— Resolved, That the selectmee have confidence in the Government of the United States, and we are of opinion that it should prosdopted:— Whereas the Government of the United States is now engaged in a struggle for national after be, mustered into the service of the United States. Three thousand dollars were also approprithat town into the military service of the United States a sufficient sum to make his pay twenty-fic law is disregarded, the authority of the United States set at defiance, and armed forces have beetle of Fair Oaks, Va. The President of the United States having called for three hundred thousand m shall be mustered into the service of the United States. April 9th, Five hundred dollars were aut of the President or War Department of the United States during the year 1864. Norton furnished, the several calls of the President of the United States. We can only guess the character and to[4 more...]<
Norton (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 4
t contributions to the St. Louis and Baltimore Soldiers' Fairs, and furnished tables at the New York and Boston Fairs. Norton Incorporated June 12, 1777. Population in 1860, 1,848; in 1865, 1,709. Valuation in 1860, $818,451; in 1865, $842,52cost; and that each soldier who has entered the service of the country, and who shall hereafter enter it from the town of Norton, shall receive fifteen dollars as a bounty; and a sum per month, in addition to what he may receive from the General Govered and twenty-five dollars by taxation, for the purpose of procuring the quota of volunteers called for from the town of Norton by the President Oct. 17, 1863, and Feb. 1, 1864, and for paying and refunding money which has already been paid and contr paying and refunding money contributed by individuals in aid of and for the purpose of filling the quota of the town of Norton under any requisition, order, or call of the President or War Department of the United States during the year 1864. No
Plymouth, N. C. (North Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 4
Chapter 4: Bristol County. The county of Bristol is bounded north by Norfolk County, east by Plymouth, south-east by Buzzard's Bay, and west by the counties of Providence, Bristol, and Newport, Rhode Island. It is divided into nineteen municipalities, of which New Bedford, Fall River, and Taunton are cities. The entire population of the county in 1860 was 93,794, in 1865 it was 89,339; being a decrease in five years of 4,455. The population in 1870 was 102,886, being an increase in five years of 13,191. The total valuation of the county in 1860 was $66,294,526, in 1865 it was $87,428,503; being an increase in five years of $21,133,983. This county gives rise to several streams, which fall into Massachusetts and Narragansett Bays, the most important of which is Taunton Great River, that in times past was famous for its herring fisheries. New Bedford and Dartmouth are well known as being the chief seats of the whale-fishery. Fall River and Taunton are largely engaged in ma
Norfolk (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 4
Chapter 4: Bristol County. The county of Bristol is bounded north by Norfolk County, east by Plymouth, south-east by Buzzard's Bay, and west by the counties of Providence, Bristol, and Newport, Rhode Island. It is divided into nineteen municipalities, of which New Bedford, Fall River, and Taunton are cities. The entire population of the county in 1860 was 93,794, in 1865 it was 89,339; being a decrease in five years of 4,455. The population in 1870 was 102,886, being an increase in five years of 13,191. The total valuation of the county in 1860 was $66,294,526, in 1865 it was $87,428,503; being an increase in five years of $21,133,983. This county gives rise to several streams, which fall into Massachusetts and Narragansett Bays, the most important of which is Taunton Great River, that in times past was famous for its herring fisheries. New Bedford and Dartmouth are well known as being the chief seats of the whale-fishery. Fall River and Taunton are largely engaged in ma
Swansea (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 4
We only know in general terms that the ladies of Somerset did a great deal of work for the soldiers during the war. Swanzey Incorporated Oct. 30, 1667. Population in 1860, 1,430; in 1865, 1,335. Valuation in 1860, $743,335; in 1865, $755,680rset, Dighton, and Seekonk, in regard to raising a military company for nine months service, of which number the town of Swanzey was to furnish seventeen men. An adjourned meeting was held on the 22d of August, when a report was made by the selectmeproject. The treasurer was authorized to borrow money sufficient to pay State aid to the families of soldiers living in Swanzey. Another meeting was held on the 30th of August, when a report was made by the recruiting committee concerning enlistmeend of the war had a surplus of ten over and above all demands. It is proper also to state that twenty-five citizens of Swanzey enlisted in Rhode-Island regiments, for whom no credit was given nor allowance made. The whole amount of money appropri
Dighton (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 4
of Dartmouth for their good works during the war; but we have a general statement, which is highly honorable to them. Dighton Incorporated May 30, 1712. Population in 1860, 1,733; in 1865, 1,815. Valuation in 1860, $711,454; in 1865, $776,77 1861. A day or two after the President issued his first call for troops, in April, 1861, a meeting of the citizens of Dighton was held, and initiatory steps were taken to form a military company; and a petition was signed, requesting the selectmeee presented a preamble and resolutions, which were unanimously adopted. The resolutions were: 1st, We, the citizens of Dighton, do hereby pledge to Liberty and our country our property, our lives, and our sacred honor, and will give our united andses. The selectmen were also directed to confer with the town authorities of the adjoining towns of Rehoboth, Somerset, Dighton, and Seekonk, in regard to raising a military company for nine months service, of which number the town of Swanzey was t
Charleston (South Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 4
, A message was received from the mayor making an official announcement of the death of President Lincoln, and a committee was appointed to consider and report upon the proper measures to be taken in regard to it. The committee reported a series of appropriate resolutions, which were adopted. These are believed to have been the first resolutions passed by any municipal body in regard to that terrible event. June 22d, Alderman Gifford presented to the council a rebel flag captured at Charleston, S. C., Feb. 18, 1865, and sent to him by Captain James W. Grace, of Company C, Fifty-fourth Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers (colored). New Bedford furnished about thirty-two hundred men for the war, which was a surplus of eleven hundred and ten men over and above all demands. This large surplus is in a certain degree owing to the act of Congress passed in July, 1864, allowing credits for men serving in the United-States navy. One hundred and twenty were officers in the military serv
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