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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1861
Page
2
The article discusses hopes for a brief conflict, urging patience and resolve while detailing Union mobilization, public sentiment, and the scale of forces. It notes troops, volunteers, and machinery expanding, with leaders urging readiness and endurance for a decisive victory.
Notices announce EF The Ladies Recisty will transport soldiers to Washington and receive Obrigtmas articles at Mrs H R Norris residence. Hutchinson Fairy concert at Town Hall delights music lovers. Dry goods shops to close at 8 PM for winter meetings. A newly wed Providence couple sends thanks and wishes. Lincoln's message discussed for publication. Skating pond urged as Boreas warns of winter.
A Union party aboard the gunboat Steamer C on November 7 1861 up the James River engaged rebels from a schooner Ada and ashore. They forced the Ada over a sandbar and burned it along with sixty cords of wood while exchanging cannon fire with riflemen and cavalry near Marye's Point.
A 1861 poem from Willow Male voices patriot resolve to defend liberty and freedom. It urges Americans to honor their fathers and endure suffering to keep the flag and national motto of Liberty alive across the land. The piece ties collective memory to present duty.
Rev Dr Huntington to deliver opening lecture Thursday evening. Citizens praised for chance to hear the eloquent divine known for oratory and learning. Capt Hugh N Gifford to supply tickets. Various opinions voiced on Congress session length and wartime policy.
The manufacturing sector shows progress as several mills that had been idle for months begin startup. In the last ten days, related activity has grown, while Joseph Treadwell a private in Co C 2d Regt R-Volunteers is named Master’s Mate in the Navy and sent to New York Navy Yard to drill. Wenne owes J H W Tiley of the Navy Department a pamphlet copy of the Navy Register and the Report of the Secretary of the Navy.
The Phom The members of Company G 2d Regiment T Volunteers at Camp Brightwood express thanks to the Lies of Bristol for boxes of articles. They note the kindness of friends and citizens and pledge to earn continued support in future battles while hoping for an end to the war and return to families.
Dispatches from Washington report General Watson Webb ordered consuls in Rio and eight other ports to remove rebel flags from American ships. Masters causing displays face instant removal and ships sent home. Policy disrupted rebels along the coast and protected loyal property. The New York World calls the move salutary across forty degrees of latitude.
Widespread talk of a large Irish immigration grows as famine threatens Ireland and observers warn the famine may push many to seek refuge in the United States. Opposition exists among potential settlers who fear hardship abroad and inaction at home.
Telegraph reports excitement in Charleston as a meeting discussed whether to surrender or burn the city. Nearly all favored no surrender except the Governor who insists it must be burned.
Early December 1861 proceedings show the Senate and House in session with a quorum, discussing a joint committee to notify the President, plans to determine emancipation in rebel states, expulsions and resolutions calling for conference with seceded states, and messages from the President read and printed. Committees appointed. measures postponed or referred. and calls for expeditions to preserve the Union.
The text notes an armistice suspension conditional on commission agreement. Ohio's Garley proposes confiscating rebel property and enslaved people to employ them during the war, then apprenticeship and colonization. Cox of Ohio seeks presidential initiation of prisoner exchange during the war.
Reports from New York and Charleston detail Col Kerrigan of the 25th New York and congressman from New York being tried for treason by court martial, with a claim his warrant was signed by the President. Other dispatches describe Union actions at Ben nett's Point and Tybee Island, Fort Pulaski exchanges, and turmoil in Southern papers.
The powder magazine on Dominica Island was struck by lightning and the explosion hurled the hilltop with the magazine and battery into the sea. No lives were lost.
The report notes the expedition budget and scope increasing from fifteen vessels and around S000 men to at least thirty five vessels with a fleet capacity of about 10,000 men. Ships concentrate at Annapolis as departure point, but fitting out will delay sailing.
New Orleans reports reveal a conspiracy among Union supporters and numerous arrests. Citizens reportedly favor restoring federal authority over Louisiana, with some even backing the old flag. Also noted are references to naval expeditions and treasury note acceptance for postage.
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