Public Mood Rises to War Victory Resolve in Rhode Island
The Bristol Phenix declares public sentiment firmly supports the war against the rebellion. Citizens in the North, including bankers in Philadelphia and New York, vow to endure sacrifice to keep the nation free. Some critics push for compromise, but treason may face martial law in Rhode Island and elsewhere.
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Fort Sumter
United States
Philadelphia
New York
Boston
Sen
Sposchee
Rhode Island
Direct your Letters Right for Army Recipients
The article advises letter writers to include the sender’s friend’s state, regiment and company. It notes many letters to Washington fail to reach the intended recipient due to omitting the state. Each state assigns regiments numbers and company letters from A to Z.
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Washington
Seasonal Clumbakes and Chowders Draw Fewer Attendees
The season for Clumbakes and Chowders attracts fewer participants than previous years. The public avoids gatherings, keeping hundreds at home due to the pressure of the times. Socials that once met near the sea shore for feasts are not occurring this year.
September issue shines with fashion plates and patterns
The magazine Gopsr's Lapr's Boor for September dazzles with rich articles, elegant engravings, fashion plates, needlework patterns and other offerings for its large female readership.
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Ey” Gopsr
Lapr
Fifty Years of First Baptist Church Celebrated in Town
The First Baptist Church marked its fiftieth anniversary with morning historical discourse by Rev. J. Grubbard detailing the church’s eventful history since 1811. Delegates and guests enjoyed a collation, then addressed by multiple clergy, with an evening sermon by Rev. A F Spalding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
J. Grubbard
Benedict
Pawtucket
History of the Baptists
Arthur A. Rags
A. F. Spalding
Warrer
Dr Benedict
A A Ross
Messrs Adlam and Malcom
Newport
Samuel Richards
Providence
Dr Shepard
Congregational Church
Wm Stn
Rumors of Washington attack proved unfounded despite fear
A Monday report claimed rebels vastly outnumbered federal forces in Washington but was found baseless. Citizens grew hopeful after officials reassured readiness under Gen. Scott. Meanwhile the Post Office announces new stamp designs with old stamps becoming valueless in six days and exchange available at the office.
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Washington
Scott
General Post Office Department
Rebel privateers Sumter and Jeff. Davis sighted at large
Reports circulate of the rebel privateer Sumter captured by the US frigate Ni agam but remain unconfirmed while the piratical vessel is still at large. The Jeff. Davis continues cruising and making captures, with hopes that their career ends soon with arrival at a Northern port.
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Sumter
Niagam
Jeff. Davis
General Berneide Departs Providence For West Command
The Providence Journal reports Gen. Berneide left Providence Thursday evening for Washington to assume an important command in the West. Also, Mr. J S Douglas sent a sample of Chenango potatoes grown in his garden, noted for uniform size and fine flavor.
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Providence Journal
Berneide
Washington
Downer Kerogene Oil Co Lowers Prices
References William P. Sheffield of the U. S. House for copies of the Washington Globe. Notes an advertisement showing the Downer Kerogene Oil Co has reduced the price of their celebrated oil.
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William P. Sheffield
U. S. Houses of Representatives
Washington Globe
Ey Kenoseve Oin
Downer
Kerogene Oil Co
The Bristol County Company Report on Bull Run
The missing members Lake Wilkinson and Cobb are now heard from and are prisoners at Richmond. Cobb is recovering from severe wounds while George T. Mutton has returned home on furlough. No member of the company was killed at Bull Run.
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Bristol County Company
Lake
Wilkinson
Cobb
Iron
Richmond
George T. Mutton
Battle of
Bull Run
Prisoner Letter from Bull Run Veteran Describes Battle and Survival
Daniel S. Lake of Co G Second Regiment Volunteers writes from Richmond Aug 3 1861 to his wife recounting Bull Run chaos. He details aiding wounded, losing his regiment, exchanging fire with a shell explosion, and later being captured with about 200 others in a crowded prison shed at the Junction before arrival in Richmond.
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Daniel S. Lake
Co. G
Ricanona
Bull's Run
Isaac N Cobb
Cobb
Manassas
Bristol Soldier Letter from the Second Rhode Island
A Bristol correspondent notes camp life with the Second Rhode Island Regiment. He praises the flag, vows to defend the country, mentions seven miles from the city, and recalls home comforts while singing Methodist hymns at night. He expects to stay until the country is safe.
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Rhode Island
Bristol
Bristol native Capt Vaughn heads Third Rhode Island Battery
Lieut Thomas F. Vaughn son of Mr Clark Vaughn of this town has been appointed Captain of the Third Rhode Island Battery. Bristol residents take pride as Capt Vaughn and Lieut Perry, both Bristol boys, serve together. Capt Wooden of the Fourth Battery also hails from this town, a son of Dr. Weeden of Westerly.
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Thos. F. Vaughn
Clark Vaughn
Rhode Island Battery
Bristol
Capt. Vaughn
Perry
Capt Wooden
Ile
Weeden
Westerly
Clam Bake Promoted by St. Michael's Church Ladies
The ladies of St. Michael's Church announce a Clam Bake to be held Thursday. Regular attendees of these annual festivals will need no urging to join this event.
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St. Michael’s Church
The Shakespeare Mystery in The Atlantic Monthly September
A compact notice lists contents including The Shakespeare Mystery and The Bath along with essays and poems such as Sac charriesa Mellasys My Odd Adventure with Junius Brutus Booth My Out-Door Study A Sermon in a Stone Agnes of Sorrento The Aquarium The Young Repeater Bread and the Newspaper Under the Cloud and through the Sea Journal of a Privateeraman The Advantages of Defeat Ode to Happiness Elizabeth Barrett Browning and reviews and literary notices Recent American Publications.
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Bath
Saccharriesa Mellasys
Junius Brutus Booth
Agnes of
Death of James H. West Esq. Tributes From Taunton Friends
The Taunton Daily Gazette notes the death of James H. West Esq after living in the town for about twenty years. It recalls his genial nature and noble heart, telling of the sadness felt by friends and relatives upon his passing in the prime of life.
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Taunton Daily Gazette
James H. West
West
James
Privateer brig Jefferson Davis sighted at St Jubna
Captain Head reports the brig Jefferson Davis formerly Echo, a privateer from Providence, lay near the harbor for three days. A Spanish steamer departed as the brig arrived and left after 24 hours. They claimed three prizes were taken and released, with prisoners aboard. Captain Coxetta, once of the steamer Caninky, commanded the vessel from Charleston to Jackson.
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Jerr. Davis
Head
Isidore
Providence
St. Jubna
P. R
Jefferson Davis
Leff
Charleston
Coxetta
Jacksonv
Ramblings from Home on Paris Prison Depots and St Lazare
A visitor details the Depot des Condemnes near the House of Correction, describing three stories of workshops and cells, daily rations, and the grim ambiance. He contrasts male confinement with St Lazare for female convicts, praising reforms, discipline, schooling for children, and policing of public vice in Paris.
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House of Correction
Rochefort
Toulon
Cobler
Someth
St. Lazarra
du Fauborg St. Denis
Earth
Civil War Dispatches Report Movements and Skirmishes
From St Louis to Washington and Kansas City, Aug 19–21, reports detail wounded from battles, prisoner exchanges, fortifications, and troop movements. Major actions include Confederate signals near Newport and Charleston Mo, Union counterattacks at Commerce Mo, and warnings of rebel reinforcements along the Mississippi and Potomac regions.
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St. Louis
Seigel
Conant
Rollain
Maurice
Springfield
Gapt
Cavender
Lyon
Cairoline
Fremont
Dougherty
Bird's Point
Charleston
Bird’s Point
Washington
Boteler
Harper's Ferry
Fort Lafayette
McClellan
McCall
Tenallytown
Potomac
East Tennessee
Kentucky
Magoffin
Breckenridge
Powell
Canton Copper Milrs
Franklin County
St. Louis Democrat
U. S. Dragoons
McCulloch
Price
McBride
Jefferson City
Kansas
Iowa
Arkansas
Totten
Dubois
Pillow
Ciry
Sinabar
Fort Scott
Fort
Vessels arrive from Southern Ports report no blockade at departure
Ships from Wilmington Savannah Calcutta and New Orleans reach Havana and Cardenas with cargoes of rice naval stores gunny cloth saltpetre and cotton. Several report no blockading vessels in sight at departure or off port. The Roman Tree arrived Havana after being ordered off by a vessel at the Mississippi mouth.
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Cupa
Albion
Wilmington
Cardenas
Adelain
Savannah
Havana
Roman Tree
Calcutta
New Orleans
Std
Mississippi
Major Barbour
Prince of Wales
Newbern
Boston
Presidents of Mutual Marine Insurance Companies Salaries Revealed
The presidents of major marine and fire life insurance firms in New York receive substantial annual salaries. Atlantic Mutual leads with 25000 dollars, followed by San Mutual 15000, Great Western 10000, and two leading fire and life offices at 10000 each. Bank cashiers earn between 4000 and 7000 dollars.
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Lance Saustres
Theo
Mutual Marine Insurance Companies
New York
Atlantic Mutual
Tha San Mutual
Wastarn
Proclamation by President Lincoln on Insurrection
The proclamation declares insurrection in Georgia South Carolina Virginia North Carolina Tennessee Alabama Louisiana Texas Arkansas Mississippi and Florida and bans commerce with those regions. It orders enforcement by district attorneys marshals revenue officers and military and naval forces. It sets penalties and forfeitures for goods ships and vessels linked to the insurgent states and fixes August 10 1861 as the date.
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United States
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Mississippi
Louisiana
Texas
Virginia
North Carolina
Tennessee
Abranax Lincoln
Alabama
Arkansas
Alleghany Mountains
Secretary of the Treasury
Revenue
Bey
Washington
Abrahan Lincoln
Wa. H Szwanzp
War Preparations and Confederate Cotton Policy
War Department orders ten new Western regiments to join Gen Rosecrans near Washington but countermanded to march with Rosecrans column. 10,460 effectives. Navy Yard employs 1300 as fortifications rise. General Scott strengthens Washington defenses. Bull Run defeat spurs caution. Memphis merchants urge cotton sale at ten cents and tobacco at seven cents per pound to pay debts, while the Savannah plan questions blockades and debt sustainability.
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War Department
Baltimore
Missouri
Washington
Newburyport Herald
Navy Yard
General Scott
Potomac
Memphis
Memphis Sulletzn
Editor Ambrose L. Kimball Tarred and Feathers Incident
In Haverhill Massachusetts Ambrose L. Kimball editor of the Essex County Democrat was seized by a mob and tarred and feathered before being ridden on a rail. He was released after threats of further violence and swore he would cease publishing pro-Southern articles. The mob resisted authorities but Kimball affirmed on his knees he would never again write against the North.
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Massachusetts
Boston
Haverhill
Ambrose L. Kimball
Essex County Democrat
Kimball
Privateers Excluded From Danish West India Ports Notice
Official notice in the St Thomas Tidende dated July 20 declares all privateers of any nation are forbidden from entering Danish West India harbors or waters or sending prizes to St Thomas or other islands. No vessel with privateering requisites or war materials or letters of marque will be allowed to dock or dispose of prizes in these ports. The notice cites political turmoil in America as the reason and mentions St Croix sessions on the 12th day.
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West India
St. Thomas
America
Veesele
Danish West India Islands
St. Croix
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Rawson
Noleman
Col. Dougherty
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