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Acushnet (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 4
during the four years of the war, and which was repaid by the Commonwealth, was $553,043.12. Acushnet Formerly part of Fairhaven; incorporated Feb. 13, 1860. Population in 1860, 1,387; in 1865, money may be necessary for the payment of State aid to the families of volunteers belonging to Acushnet. 1863. No action appears to have been necessary for the town, in its official capacity, to fity authorities of New Bedford, to have a portion of their surplus of volunteers transferred to Acushnet, under the pending call. The arrangement was made; but it was subsequently ascertained that the men so transferred rightly belonged to Acushnet, they having enlisted in the navy from that town. The town voted to pay a bounty of one hundred and twenty-five dollars to each volunteer who should present call be assessed at the next annual assessment. The selectmen in 1866 reported that Acushnet had furnished one hundred and six men for the war, which is probably thirty less than the actua
Providence, R. I. (Rhode Island, 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
Bristol, R. I. (Rhode Island, 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 m
Troy (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 4
testimony of her valuable services in behalf of the soldiers, Mrs. Richard Borden, the president of the society, was presented with a handsome silver goblet. Freetown Incorporated July 21, 1683. Population in 1860, 1,521; in 1865, 1,484. Valuation in 1860, $802,214; in 1865, $706,117. The selectmen in 1861 were John Dst in the military service for nine months, and be mustered in and credited to the quota of the town, said bounty to be paid only to those who are inhabitants of Freetown. The selectmen were authorized to borrow money to pay the same. 1863. No action appears to have been taken by the town in its corporate capacity in relation , issued Oct. 17, 1863, excepting those who have already received a gratuity from individuals. The selectmen were authorized to borrow money to pay bounties. Freetown, according to the return made by the selectmen in 1866, furnished one hundred and eighteen men for the war; but the real number was about one hundred and fifty,
Oxford (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 4
he Commonwealth, was $553,043.12. Acushnet Formerly part of Fairhaven; incorporated Feb. 13, 1860. Population in 1860, 1,387; in 1865,ls of war. Their contributions amounted to a very large sum. Fairhaven Incorporated Feb. 22, 1812. Population in 1860, 3,118; in 1865,ls were exposed during the war, in which business the citizens of Fairhaven were chiefly interested. The selectmen in 1861 and 1862 were rom sea; said police to be discontinued whenever the selectmen of Fairhaven and the mayor and aldermen of New Bedford shall deem it advisable1865, $1,700.00. Total in four years, $8,792.97. The ladies of Fairhaven held several fairs during the war to raise money for the benefit orate the services and sacrifices of the soldiers and sailors of Fairhaven who had died in the service during the war. Fall River Incod. July 15th, A report was received, showing that Fort Phenix in Fairhaven, and Fort Taber in New Bedford, mounting eleven guns, had been ma
Somerset, Mass. (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 4
ill drill one hour on three several days of each week for three months. The adjoining towns of Somerset and Berkley were invited to join with Dighton in raising a military company. Three thousand doin 1863, $613.55; in 1864, $892.65; in 1866, $586.30. Total amount in four years, $2,552.31. Somerset Incorporated Feb. 20, 1790. Population in 1860, 1,793; in 1865, 1,791. Valuation in 1860, . January 9th, Voted, to raise fifteen hundred dollars to pay bounties to twelve volunteers. Somerset was reported by the selectmen in 1866 as having furnished one hundred and ninety-seven men for .00. Total amount in four years, $7,772.39. 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, 1tmen 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 whic
Seekonk (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 4
and the other The Congregational Church Home Circle. Seekonk Incorporated Feb. 26, 1812. Population in 1860, 2,662; is proper to state that between these dates a large part of Seekonk was set off to the State of Rhode Island, and the fact that Seekonk, Rehoboth, and one or two other towns bordering on the rich and populous city and county of Providence, R. I., rendresent crisis in regard to organizing a militia company in Seekonk. After discussion it was voted to raise one. Tristram Bur for three years service, and be credited to the quota of Seekonk. On the 3d of September it was voted to raise seventeen hiting and fill the quotas of the town. The selectmen of Seekonk reported in 1866 that the town had furnished seventy men fve been of necessity only guess-work. The facts show that Seekonk furnished its full quota upon every call made by the Presiof the adjoining towns of Rehoboth, Somerset, Dighton, and Seekonk, in regard to raising a military company for nine months s
Berkley (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 4
$12,853.56; in 1864, $12,050.81; in 1865, $6,500.00. Total amount in four years, $45,873.64. The ladies of Attleborough, in their labors in behalf of the soldiers during the war, nobly fulfilled the promise made by them at the beginning. Berkley Incorporated April 18, 1735. Population in 1860, 825; in 1865, 888. Valuation in 1860, $317,290; in 1865, $306,002. The selectmen in 1861 were Walter D. Nichols, John C. Crane, Benjamin Luther; in 1862 and 1863, Simeon Briggs, Walter D. for State aid to soldiers' families, and which was refunded by the Commonwealth, was as follows: In 1861, $287.14; in 1862, $981.50; in 1863, $1,191.43; in 1864, $938.66; in 1865, $434.18. Total amount in four years, $3,832.91. The ladies of Berkley made generous contributions to the soldiers during the war. The exact amount of these contributions we have not been able to ascertain: we know, however, that they realized upwards of one hundred dollars at one time, by means of a Soldiers' Fair
New Orleans (Louisiana, United States) (search for this): chapter 4
d one hundred dollars to each volunteer's bounty. A resolution was passed to aid the Rev. Elihu Grant to raise a military company for active service. September 1st, The city government voted to pay a bounty of two hundred dollars to each volunteer for nine months service, when credited to the quota of the city; and forty-five thousand dollars were appropriated to pay the same. The following letter, addressed to the mayor, was read, and a vote of thanks to the writer was passed:— New Orleans, La., Sept. 21, 1862. My Dear sir,—I shipped to your address yesterday a small cannon that was captured in this State by a detachment of Company G. Twenty-sixth Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers, from your city, and to whom General Butler gave it as a mark of his appreciation of their conduct; and they now turn it over to the city of Fall River as a trophy from rebeldom. And as the rebel Jackson is now on his way to Bunker Hill, he may possibly come by the Bay-State line. In that event,
Rhode Island (Rhode Island, United States) (search for this): chapter 4
e Sanitary and Christian Commissions. A large number of valuable donations were sent to Portsmouth Grove Hospital, in Rhode Island, including a Thanksgiving dinner. At the close of the war, in testimony of her valuable services in behalf of the sol2,662; in 1865, 929. It is proper to state that between these dates a large part of Seekonk was set off to the State of Rhode Island, and the fact that Seekonk, Rehoboth, and one or two other towns bordering on the rich and populous city and counin aid of the enterprise; and, on motion of Mr. Burgess, it was voted that, as part of the town may soon be set off to Rhode Island, a committee be appointed to raise money by subscription to arm and support the company, and that a roll be immediatelurplus 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 appropriated by the town and ra
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