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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1864
Page
2
A stark indictment of Union prisoner mistreatment in the South cites Congress and Sanitary Committee reports detailing barbarity and systemic cruelty. The piece contrasts brutal conditions in prisons with sporadic humane conduct by some Southern officers and calls for restrained, lawful justice rather than vengeance.
A speaker decries a tyrannical system that corrupts human souls and calls for collective indignation. The plea envisions binding the instruction to end tyranny and consigning it to eternal punishment in the pit.
Anthony C. Taft, son of Sir Putnam W. Taft formerly a Middle District School teacher, died at Indianapolis on the 26th. A volunteer in the Goth Mag Regt of Militia, he enlisted with zeal and devotion to Godliness, spoke of camp prayer, and died after several weeks illness. His remains were sent to Mendon for last rites as his father hurried to the camp.
The Atlantic’s December issue features articles and poetry including The Highland Light and Our Last Dave in Dixie with a January 1865 number promising continued quality. Subscription rates are listed: single $4, clubs with multiple copies at discounted prices, and free extern copies for twenty subscribers. Ticknor and Fields publish.
The Florida sinks after a collision with an army transport boat. its condition was poor and overhauling was needed. Richmond Exquinen reports Union prisoners at Salisbury NC attempting escape but suppression led to deaths and injuries. Wilmington reports blockade strictness and looming loss of blockade runners. Portsmouth Cyprus and pine markets note butter cheese and potatoes prices. The Steamer Bay State to be broken up and rebuilt with new boilers and engines. Subscriptions to the 730 loan reach 3 million dollars.
The Rhode Island Congregational Conference met with the Congregational Church on Tuesday and Wednesday. Deacon Warren S Greene acted as Moderator and Rev Mr Root as Scribe. Sessions covered Sabbath School relations to parents church and pastor. The program included addresses by clergymen and laypeople and concluded with prayers and singing.
The second Y M C A Association lecture was given by Rev William R. Alger of Boston on chivalry in origin expense and influence. The audience was larger than the opening week and showed attentive interest. Next speaker will be Nov George Wepworth of Boaton on Thursday evening next.
A Thanksgiving afternoon visitor explains how a subscriber refuses a paper, yet borrows the Prefix regularly to read everything it contains. She notes that anyone who can afford a subscription but borrows it twice a year should consider paying for it.
In the absence of an early train the mail is to be brought from Providence by carriage this winter if Washington sanctions the plan. Subscriptions in Warren and Burlington are nearly enough, and progress is made toward a morning mail service. Samuel Pitman opens a singing school at the Congregational Vestry with a second session Friday and a Warren school to be announced. Col. T. W. Higginson, from Port Royal, will deliver the fourth Association lecture in place of Rev S. F Uphan who declined.
Agriculturists report favorable weather and near completion of fall harvest. Carrot production is lighter than usual with about thirty two thousand bushels shipped to date, representing most of the crop and a notable decline from prior years. Vegetables not sold are stored in cellars for winter use.
The Soldiers' Friend Society lists monthly gifts to the Congregational Church and Christian Commission for November 30 1864. Donations include cash from Miss Annie F Munro and Mrs Almira Church, comfort bags from Sabbath School children, yarn and fabric items, bed quilts, linen bindings, wine bottles, and clothing items, forwarded with a box of goods.
A young daughter of Captain William UJ West Jr residing near Bristol Ferry fell from a carriage near Bradford Street. A hind wheel passed over her hips before the driver could stop. The extent of her injuries is not yet known.
A dozen large blocks of hewn granite weighing up to four tons each were landed at Peck's wharf from Fall River. They will be used at the Rubber Manufactory as the foundation for the engine.
The regular monthly meeting of the Town Council and Court of Probate will be held at the Council Chamber on Monday afternoon next at two o'clock.
War Department issues General Orders 287 announcing formation of a new volunteer corps in the District of Columbia. Minimum 20 000 infantry, enlistment for one year, no draft for those with two years service. Recruits receive transport to Washington and a $300 bounty from the subaccount fund. Major General Hancock to command with HQ in Washington.
An accident at the Essex Company canal in Lawrence suspended nearly all mills and factories. About eight to ten thousand workers were left unemployed as a bulkhead failed and a three hundred foot wide breach swept away a raceway and a chimney. Crews have worked days and nights to repair the damage, delaying resumption of operations.
Englishman Joseph Parker from Manchester sought a presidential interview to hinder a peace address signed by 350,000 English sympathizers with rebellion. The President refused as the address lacked official sanction from the English government. A New York Circuit Court verdict awarded $1000 for pedestrian crosswalk injuries, affirming pedestrians have right of way.
The report totals dog keeping 30 million dollars with sheep killed 1.145 million and sheep injured 429 thousand, plus other costs pushing expenses to about 33 million. Other items mention the Norwalk drawbridge crash’s mystery man, lake water drops, prison guard escapes, and Civil War era notes on politics and disasters.
News from New York reports soldiers from the 15th Connecticut killed during a building blast while aiding firefighting in Newbern. The correspondent hints at a major movement akin to General Grant from North Carolina may be expected.
Washington November 29 The rebel ex General Roper A Pryor now a private in the Confederate army was captured by the 5th corps pickets while trying to exchange papers with Union lines. Pryor says Lea has ordered Burbridge’s return Saturday. Burbridge has been dismissed for disobeying exchange orders. Information from the Army of the Potomac reports usual picket firing, with heavier cannonading on Friday and Sunday.
Reports say Hood’s army on the front near Columbia south of Duck River faced a strong repulse after a Saturday assault on Union works. Hood’s forces are said to be conscripting friends and preparing for possible contingencies, with no evacuation of Johnsonville confirmed. The situation remains subfugatory to authorities as rumors spread Hood may move toward the Chattanooga region with Breckinridge.
New York reports that Sherman’s cavalry surrounded Millun and held prisoners until infantry arrived to release them. Some prisoners were moved further south before Sherman’s numbers reached the area. Secesh forces in Washington claim strong control of the region.
The Army of the Potomac reports intensified firing on November 27 near Bermuda Hundred as gunboats replied to rebel exchanges. On the 28th musketry and brief battles continued with Gen Ewell's corps reportedly moving south. Rebel fire on Dateh Gap Canal was heavy but caused no damage to Fort Brady.
Late rebel reports confirm Sherman’s advance with Howard and Slocum across the Duanes and capture of Milledgeville. Charcoal works and foundries at Griswoldville are restricted. A militia levy en masse is ordered as efforts mount to concentrate forces. A raiding party near Macon damages a railroad and lumber train while Gordon sees heavy cannonade. Milledgeville evacuation is noted with valuables removed.
From Mobile New York Nov 30 Gen Couch assigned to duty under Gen Thomas. Advices by the steamer Fort Morgan state five gunboats lie in Mobile Bay three miles from the city. Six rebels have oyTaT a little below the city at Dug River bar.
From Washington Nov 30 reports say recently exchanged prisoners arrived in the capital and were treated well in Savannah after traveling from Millen. Citizens mention forces under Beauregard and Johnston near Augusta and Aragon to oppose Sherman, though belief on a timely clash or concentration is uncertain. Savannah garrison numbered about 1500 men.
A rough fragment mentions a strong cavalry force pursuing Sherman and speculative statements about Forrest. The garbled text lacks clear dates, places, or sources but centers on cavalry movements during the campaign.
The Richmond Dispatch reports on Sherman’s movements and Confederate reactions with wary caution. It notes left wing forces at Mallison numbering about 16 000 men, their Town burned on retreat, and Augusta fearing riots and impressment of negroes. The dispatch stresses stakes for Confederates and reports concern over Savannah and larger strategic outcomes.
Dispatch from headquarters Francunn Texas dated November 30 reports a major enemy assault of about two corps from four oclock afternoon until after dusk. The attack involved roughly 50 000 to 60 000 men with heavy persistent pressure before being repelled. Union forces captured around 10 000 prisoners including a brigadier general. Signed Scormup.
The article argues that Britain must reinforce neutrality and seek European unity to counter rebel actions on the border and protect commerce. It asserts the United States will defend international law and criticizes Britain for any breaches while calling for decisive measures against violations.
The piece notes Mr Maxwell of the rebel Senate at Richmond asking Jefferson Davis allies if any Union state would join a peace convention with the Confederacy. Secretary of State Benjamin replies negatively. The article argues conspiracy to seek peace treaties with separate Northern states is doomed.
A wooden three story mill in North Blackstone Mass owned by Andrew J Aldrich and used for cotton flannels and tow cleaning was destroyed by fire at about two this morning. One hundred cords of wood near the mill burned as well. Insurance totals about 15000 with $5000 on the stock and building coverage split among Albany City Phenix Hartford Charter Oak and West Massachusetts offices. Provincial Region Letin Wednesday Bart Keto.
A torpedo was found in a berth of the City of New London yesterday with its fuse lit but extinguished. Authorities believe a person placed the device shortly before the steamer’s scheduled trip from New York and then left shore.
George D. Prentice of Louisville pursues pardon efforts for Richmond with Jeff Davis on behalf of a son in Hood's army sentenced to death for murder. After the Richmond visit, Prentice plans to see his son. the President’s grant sharpens attacks on him. Also note Brown's Bronchial Troches advertised with skepticism by Chicago School Journal.
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