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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1863
Page
2
The piece commemorates the two year anniversary of the Sumter assault, contrasting it with 1775 and praising Union victory while warning of treason. It portrays Confederate setbacks, Union gains, and wartime hardships across the South with figures like Richmond and Charleston cited.
The funeral of Private Adama J Bennett of Co E 12th R J Volunteers who died in Baltimore on the 30th alt was held at State Street M E Church with a large crowd in attendance. He received a quiet service. then a long procession to North Cemetery. The piece notes a bereaved widow and nine children and honors his devotion to country during a time of insurrection.
A large willow tree in front of the Nice residence near Miessel's Church was felled on Tuesday morning. A large crowd gathered to witness the operation.
In a spirited note from Connecticut, supporters hail Union gains at the polls last Monday. They praise loyal forces, dismiss Copperhead influence, and declare Connecticut true to its historic fame as the Confederacy faces setbacks. Mentions money in politics and expectations of broader Union success.
Easter Sunday was observed by a large portion of the Christian community in town. Episcopal, Catholic, Congregational and AME churches held ceremonies. sermons by Rev. Dr Sheppard and Rev. S F Upham focused on the resurrection and Christ’s suffering and glory. Services were described as highly interesting and appropriate.
Citizens who subscribed for the Family Record by Rev. N. B. Cooke are asked to contact Mr. George C. Pierce at James P. Pierce, Esq. to receive copies. The booklet provides a method to systematize and extend family history as a lasting family book for future generations. Copies may be viewed and names collected by Mr. Pierce.
Three handsome cottages rise in the town’s east part this Spring. Wood Street hosts a new house for Mr James Duffy. Congregational Street sees a dwelling for Mr M Boien. State Street gains a cottage at the east end for Mr D Scanlin. The former Throop Waldron house on Hope Street is repaired and modernized. Church Street hosts a small cottage formed from the building next to Mr Francie Buurn’s large tenement.
At the adjourned Town meeting in Town Hall Saturday morning James D W Perry Esquire was elected Second Representative without opposition. The moderator called the meeting to order at 10 o clock and the election concluded by 10:03.
Sergeant George T. Easter Brooke of Company G arrives home for a brief visit before returning to his regiment. Corporal Lyman B. Bosworth also comes home with plans to depart again. An auction at Geo H Reynolds store offers bracelets necklaces and other jewelry with a 1 percent buyer’s premium for purchases over $1. The Providence Warren and Bristol Railroad Company buys a locomotive named the Trent from Ogdensburg expected to arrive today.
The Regular Monthly meeting of the Town Council and Court of Probate was held in the Council Chamber on Monday afternoon. Probate business occupied most of the session with a few miscellaneous town bills approved. Seven grand and petit jurors were drawn for the May term of the Court of Common Pleas. The Council will meet Friday to canvass the voter list for town officer elections on the 18th.
Mrs Margaret H Duffy wife of Peter Duffy of Hope and Bradford streets died suddenly during an apoplectic fit on Wednesday after feeling unwell in the morning. She was 45, Irish, employed in family washer duties, carried to her room, and died about thirty minutes after the onset. She leaves three young children.
The Fort Casco or Old Mill lot and the Hope street property once owned by Major General Burnside were bought by Dr. C. H. Doring for about four thousand dollars. Charles Sherry Jr. Esquire purchased the Bristol Hotel estate on State Street on terms not yet disclosed. Several houses in town also change hands as demand for real estate remains strong.
The market for produce stayed quiet last week due to unsettled weather. About 600 bushels of onions have been shipped since the last report with prices remaining nominal.
Rev Francis Tiffany of Springfield will lecture at the Town Hall Thursday evening next the 15th at 7 20 for the Sanitary Commission. A collection will be taken at the close for the Ladies Soldiers Aid Society. Citizens are invited to attend.
A Saturday morning issue misplaced the Postmaster’s name at the bottom of the Conqueror’s notice along with a Hut of letters. The Postmaster, Mr Thurston, accepted the explanation with a smile saying “nohindy hurt.”
Mr G A Thresher sustained a severe cut to his hand on Tuesday at Earleys Barrel Manufactory when his axe gouged outward. This is the second such wound in the same establishment within the last three weeks.
The advertised meeting at Town Hall on Tuesday evening by the National Freedman's Relief Association was postponed due to inclement weather. No rescheduled date is given.
The town schedules its town meeting for electing town officers on Saturday, April 18, inviting voters to participate in the local government process.
C F Page advertises a new column noting his corner store stocks new and desirable goods. He invites customers to patronize him, promising cash prices as low as possible anywhere.
The new tank project in Massachusetts under a new law is ready to operate in Springfield. The capital stock fixed at 150000 dollars remains subscribed and on Saturday an organization was effected with Jones as president and James Kirkham and others named as directors including Henry Morrie, O H Greenleaf, George E Howard, and W K Baker.
New Bedford area records several smallpox cases on Kempton Street with a potential for wider spread in the vicinity. Health officials monitor the situation and advise residents on precautions.
The government averages about 300 dollars in gold daily from duties on the Atlantic coast. California contributes millions in gold annually from foreign duties and about half of the state's internal revenue is paid in gold.
Ossian E Dodge announces his farewell concert at Bristol Town Mall on Friday evening April 17. The celebrated entertainer will be anointed by the young Hayward whose Moraxr performance is praised. Dodge’s tour through New England has drawn crowded houses with extra performances in some cities.
A captain declines gifts from his company that raised funds for a cash and sword present. He urges sending money home for families or keeping it for the soldiers, asking donors to wait until the war ends and he proves himself worthy before accepting any testimonial. The speech emphasizes prudence and merit over gifts.
A royal wedding turned deadly with seven women crushed in London crowds and many injured. Reports claim similar chaos in Cork and other Irish cities as police faltered and crowds ran riot. Revelry and heavy drinking accompanied the disorder across England Scotland and Ireland.
The piece declares Cincinnati no longer the world’s leading pork-packing center and proclaims Chicago the new Porkopolis after volumes show Cincinnati packed 562,582 hogs while Chicago packed 970,264. The author notes Chicago’s dominance and praises the shift in the pork industry.
Gen. Butler, in a New York speech, urged proclaiming non intercourse with England to curb piracy and privateering and to deter interference by foreign diplomats. He favored arming locals to suppress rebellion and assigning land to Union volunteers.
The column advises careful tillage to retain moisture and proper vine spacing. For pruning the advice favors leaving two buds per branch, removing last year’s growth, and alternating pruning sides each year to shape the vine and maintain balance.
Murfreesboro correspondent reports rebel strength around 8000 effective troops aligned against Union General Rosecrans in the field. Casualties and movements not specified.
President Lincoln declares insurrection in Georgia to Virginia and bans all nonlicensed commercial intercourse with the Confederate states. The proclamation arms seizure of cotton tobacco and other goods and vows forfeiture with licensed exceptions only where stated. Done in Washington March 1863 with seal and signature.
General orders issue a militia reorganization plan for Rhode Island. Brigades allocated to Newport Bristol East Providence Providence Kent Washington North Providence Pawtucket Cumberland Smithfield Cranston Johnston Scituate Foster Gloucester Burrillville and Smithfield voting districts. Enrollment by April third. May eleventh deadline to join or form new companies of cavalry artillery infantry or riflemen. Chief Gen Robbins to supervise recruitment and elections to appoint officers by May second. Daily and weekly insertions planned.
New York dispatches report the bombardment of Fort Sumter by the ironclad began on Monday and confirms the Charleston attack. From Tennessee a scout brings back 40 or 50 prisoners and 300 serviceable horses and mules. Union general Rosecrans notes Morgan’s cavalry driven from their stronghold and enemy forces retreat toward McMinnville with losses in horses and artillery.
A fragmentary Charleston report notes the city’s evacuation of women and children. Four ironclads moved toward the Coos River area while Admiral Dupont is expected today and bombardment is anticipated. The army may stay at Port Royal until after the attack. forts are being fortified and chains hung to protect vessels.
Major General Curtis reports from Leavenworth that Major Rameen of the 6th Army infantry obliterated Hicks band in Jackson County Missouri. Seventeen guerillas killed and two hanged. In the raid they robbed Sam Gary Renlo and recovered contraband. Twenty one bushwhackers captured with seven guerrilla camps and equipment.
Advices from Lilton Head describe the capture and shelling of Pilutka Florida by the negro brigade. A rebel lieutenant and part of a company were captured, and Jackennville was evacuated and burned. About fifty Union families returned to Hilton Head with the negro brigade, as Gen Hunter ordered the evacuation of an important point.
A despatch from the army of the Potomac reports quiet along the river with no demonstrations by the enemy. Camps remain visible on the heights above Fredericksburg and their force appears to be diminishing near the city.
April 8 dispatch from New York warns Gen Foster with a North Carolina brigade and other troops faced rebel batteries on the river between Newbern and Little Washington. Wooden gunboats could not pass the batteries as firing continued from Wednesday night to Friday night. Foster’s fortifications and ammunition were deemed adequate though women and children had not yet been removed. News notes a small relief party delivered ammunition via Mr Gilbert as Gen Foster planned shelling of the town.
Reports from Washington describe visitors from the army of the Potomac showing utmost confidence in Gen. Hinker and his veterans who are well supplied and eager for field service. Details on Charleston attack plans remain uncertain as rebel papers show no clear victory to date. A separate note cites a Providence Journal account of an attempted arson in Providence involving an unfinished brick dwelling and a cafe hall explosion.
A miscellany notes whiskey sales in Atlanta and prices per barrel, reports on upcoming additions and portraits by telegraph, and various local items. Mentions the Paris Patrie and a temperance bellman in Watertown, Burton photography for document copying, a Marquis of Blomford valet anecdote, and the Grand Union League convention in Washington on June 17. Also cites Butler’s horses and dogs in New York, Rhode Island revenue projections, a Tennessee officer killed in Nashville, California mine yields, and thalium discovery. Includes Printer's festival sentiment and Herrick Allen’s Gold Medal Saleratus advertising with a New York depot.
Readable fragments note thermometer ranges and times in Bristol parishes during March and April 1863. Entries cite measurements, variations, and page references for the Phenix and related data.
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