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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1864
Page
2
The letter praises Sherman and Grant, predicts the fall of Richmond, and notes Confederate raids on Maryland and Washington as futile. It condemns the Peace Democrats and Copperheads, predicts destruction of slavery and Southern state power, and asserts inevitable Union victory.
A Civil War dispatch reports Johnston’s cautious defense versus Sherman's advancing forces near Atlanta. It cites a failed rebel assault on Newton and Holker, heavy losses for Wood, and Sherman tightening the siege, with military men predicting Sherman will enter the city and aim to maximize damage to Davis or Maud Garland.
The American ships in Faraye have been reconfigured with vessels including the Niagara and Kearsarge while others like the Sacrament and St Louis sail to join. The fleet, now in the Channel and Mediterranean, numbers thirty one ships and will swell to ninety in range once reinforced.
Fragmentary remarks discuss supporting Mr Lincoln against rebellion and restoring the Union. Attention shifts to General Grant and the army before Petersburg, noting troops and funds provided to carry on the campaign.
New York correspondence recounts Lincoln Johnson ticket for president and vice president amid Union efforts while Davis warns of southern aristocracy. Lincoln supporters emphasize liberty and union, northern strength against southern rebellion, and resolve to endure to final victory. The piece covers war stakes, Petersburg setback reflections, and evolving home front chatter including population concerns and political rumors.
The Providence Press reports the 1864 enrollment totals for the First Enrollment District with 12 686 enrolled on July 6 and 2 108 credits issued July 18 64 plus a 1 201 deficiency to July 30. Navy credits around 1800 will be allocated to sub districts and Bristol County deficits fall with further credits to be allowed. An article on secrecy urges restrained reporting of troop numbers and movements. A M Gammell of Warren returns from army service with the Christian Commission while General Burnside was not at Petersburg as claimed.
The report describes General McPherson killed near Atlanta on Friday the 22d, struck by a sharpshooter's bullet as he supervised his line. His death caused a furious ground fight with Rebels briefly holding his body before relinquishing it. The Army of the Tennessee then saw Blair, Dodge, and Logan commanding in the ensuing action.
A Richmond viewpoint argues that if North Carolina sues for Federal union while war rages, it would declare war on the Confederacy. It warns Virginia and South Carolina would resist division, while urging the North to reject coercive constitutional theories or face perpetual conflict.
The article notes friction matches began in 1835 with German claims of simultaneous discovery. A Boston firm consumes over five thousand cords of wood annually and produces about fourteen million four hundred forty thousand matches daily. A new one cent stamp tax would cost roughly $1,400 per day and nearly $450,000 yearly, with national revenue from this industry estimated near $3,500,000 per year.
A fragment notes Southern sympathizers in New Orleans negating with Mazimilian who has privately sent something to revel authorities at Richmond. No commissioner is present. The message implies covert diplomatic activity amid tensions.
Subscribers who have not paid for the year ending November 24 1864 may renew next week at old rates. Due to large increases in paper and printing costs, the Phoenix will raise subscription prices and advertising from Monday August 15. The retail price will be five cents for a single copy.
Col Bennett reports the Bristol Steam Mill will install the latest machinery, halting the picker on Wednesday and delaying new stock until after the upgrade. Existing work will continue for about two weeks, then old equipment will be removed and a fireproof picker room added on the south side.
Private Charles A Blake son of the late Richard G Blake formerly of this town and Beverly Adame County Illinois was killed by a shell in the battle of Little Kenesaw Georgia on the 27th of this month. He was 24 years old.
A note received from the Sabbath School of St Michael's Church reports funds and a printed article sent by a man signing as “late Captain and A . C.,” claiming loyalty to the Liberty and Union cause. The letter notes small postage loss and remarks on the sender’s courage and impulsiveness, praising potential as a private.
The Ladies Soldier's Friend Society requests blackberries from children and others to make jelly and syrups for sick and wounded soldiers. Berries may be left at Captain I. N. Gifford's store at the corner of Lupe and Bradford streets during the coming week. A weather note reports showers with thunder and a rock seat at King Philip's Seat eroded by visitors. Town Council records note liquor stores must close at 10 p m following a monthly meeting.
The Rev James DeWolf Perry of this town was admitted to the July Order of Priesthood and became associate Rector with the Rev Dr Taft at St. Paul's Church Pawtucket on Wednesday Inet.
Thursday was National Fast Day with broad observance in town. Churches held services, stores closed, and streets were quiet. Uncle Joe reports water market pricing at wholesale 20 25 cents per barrel and retail 6 cents per pail. July sales affected. since Wednesday last supply equals demand with no sales.
The Germantown Telegraph reports a citizen found a five hundred dollar bond among kite-making debris near the railroad depot. He learned a woman from a nearby house had picked it up, thinking it was a toy. the owner, living nearby, later recovered his property.
A long column describes a rose tree in Glencove Long Island with about nine thousand five hundred buds arranged in twenty to thirty bud clusters. It relays fires in Blaine destroying farms and towns including Salmon Brook Alva Hudson Glenburn Argyle Alton Corinth Herman and Levant. It features a humor puzzle about a incorrigible suit and Hawthorne on consciousness after death. Reports of a Fall River suicide grave visit and controversial coal auction pricing follow along with varied anecdotes and military notes from the era.
A Washington dispatch describes a massive four hundred foot explosion and a six ton powder charge at Potter's division area with Union forces including the Fifth Ninth Eighteenth and Second corps moving in. Reports say 500 prisoners were taken and heavy casualties occurred as fortifications were briefly captured and then recaptured. Sheridan and Burnside engage around James River in a shifting front with ambivalent Confederate resistance.
Aug 1 Harrispere reports the rebels retreating from Bedford direction. Couch surveys western areas to erect defenses along the Maryland border. Caudwalider and Troma operate toward Hagerstown. Chambersburg force under 200. Averill advances 3 miles south of McConnellsburg and defeats raiders as they retreat.
A Nashville special from Gen Sherman’s army details Union gains across several engagements. Casualties are listed for July 22 and 20, with Confederate losses and captures including colors and arms. Additional notes mention leadership changes and Sherman’s dispatches on rail cutoffs near Atlanta and Macon.
The Trigune reports the Petersburg action on August 2 with Confederate fire driving Union progress. Colored troops under Ferrero attacked Cemetery Hill but fell into confusion in the exploded work as rebels concentrated efforts on the assault. The night defense held until another enemy rush tested our lines, with 1000 Black troops fled toward the fleet and many of our men withdrew.
Reports spread of a cavalry force in Montgomery county Md but sources say a small raiding party entered last night reaching Gaithersburg three miles from Rockville The panic led residents to move property The Stak extra reports a recovered stage coach at Chambersburg by the rebels yesterday
Washington reports say the regiment in front of Petersburg blew up by Grant’s mine is the last North Carolina unit, once part of Jenkin’s brigade and led by Col Hapgood. A deserter from Lee’s forces claims Early and Breckinridge troops operate in the Shenandoah Valley, with Early’s 18 000 and Breckinridge’s 10 000 men. He denies A P Hill joining them as of Thursday. Hill’s corps went to trench duties at Petersburg.
New York dispatch cites Washington saying Meade is not named for another command. Reports say rebels mined Petersburg defenses and that Kelly defeated Johnson and McCausland at Cumberland, capturing loot and causing rebel retreat. Yovker likely to replace Mantle. Petersburg operations described with heavy casualty fire and brutal treatment of black prisoners.
The piece argues watering should reach moist soil below the surface and warns against surface only watering. It suggests removing topsoil to reach wet sal soils or filling shallow holes with water until absorbed, then replacing soil. Water freely and cover settled surface with dry earth to conserve moisture. Well cared for plants yield more than poorly treated ones.
Richmond papers hail Butler's Bermuda Hundred works as marvels of engineering with high earthworks a twelve foot ditch and thick wire entanglements. Leo's Spottsylvania abattis and Grant's Vicksburg siege works also praised for clever defensive design and engineering prowess.
The text argues true happiness cannot be measured by houses lands or retinue but by inner joy or bitterness. It cautions that outward success fails to reveal genuine contentment without looking deeper into a person’s heart.
A fragmented textual fragment discusses temperate measures as safeguards for the mind amid a state of change and uncertainty. The lines suggest cautious resilience and mental steadiness as a remedy.
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