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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1864
Page
2
The article notes Rhode Island filled its draft quota quickly before the January call. It credits Governor Sprague and Governor Smith for mobilizing troops and raising funds, praising their prudence and excellence in state leadership during wartime.
A lengthy criticism mocks Jefferson Davis for his supposed proclamation to Confederacy soldiers. The piece lampoons grammar and tone, questions the reach of his rhetoric, and suggests the revolt’s morale rides on a fading vision of victory. The diatribe notes perceived misstatements and forecasts renewed northern advance in 1864.
A religious periodical from Boston features sketches of prominent figures including a vivid portrait of President Lincoln. Separately a Baltimore Express train bound for Wheeling was captured by guerrillas near Harpers Ferry. passengers were robbed of up to 30 000 dollars in valuables with no injuries reported.
A House resolution returns the country’s thanks to women in Sanitary Fairs Societies and Christian Missions for their labor and financial aid aiding soldiers’ relief efforts.
New rules permit sending linen cotton or wool garments in packages up to two pounds to non commissioned officers and privates serving in the U S Army. Rates are eight cents for four ounces or fraction thereof.
Cincinnati Gazette reports several hundred prisoners moved from Camp Chase to Rock Island. A desperate escape occurred when a hole was cut in the car bottom, allowing ten prisoners to slip out while the train rushed on. The Stainoythip Anion notes a baby born to Mrs Tum Thumb hue. The Methodist Missionary Society earmarks 35000 to fund loyal preachers in the recently freed South. New York customs receipts last week reached 1790000, mostly to gold. Porteous Monroe’s January heat drives people to water bathing.
A New York Tribune writer estimates the German presence in the United States at four million, counting native born children. The figure reflects the immigrant community and its offspring living across the nation.
The War Department orders that enlisted men who hire or dispose of revolver pistols entrusted to their care shall be charged twenty dollars in each case.
The Providence District Miniateral Association begins its session Monday evening at the Methodist Church in town. Rev A P Aken of Eut Greenwiah will deliver the sermon.
On Wednesday afternoon the steamer Perry left Providence for Fall River and near Pawtuzet struck a rock after turning about. A hole was stove in her bottom and it took great effort to reach Razee's wharf where passengers were landed for the journey to repairs on Thursday.
George W. Curtis will lecture in the Town Hall on Monday evening. The event promises a full house as residents gather to hear his views on The Way of Peace.
A blaze at Sawyer's Block in Gloucester destroyed about 75 buildings on Front Street. Fifty stores, offices, lodges, and dwellings burned or damaged. forty families left homeless. Estimated loss near 400000 dollars. Custom House and Post Office saved by directing fire. Steam engine from Selem arrived to assist.
The article notes that fertilizing manure from night soil is highly effective, citing Chinese uses that yield high crop returns and calling it superior to guano. It references the Lodi Manufacturing Company and their product Poncrette, made from New York night soil, with exclusive control advertised elsewhere.
The legislature debated pay for colored soldiers and a draft delay in the state. Resolutions praised Governor James Smith for wartime leadership. Committees were tasked on education tax reform and disputes over nuisance regulations. The House adjourned until Wednesday.
Maj. General Burnside arrived on the avon train to a crowded welcome with flags and bells as townsfolk honor their former resident. A Metropolitan Fair circular urges donations to support the U S Sanitary Commission with shipments labeled Metropolitan Fair New York and credits allocated to donors and states.
A reader notices Rev. Andrew McKee of Rynehon Street Church receiving a splendid gift from church members. The report also mentions Maj Gen George B McClellan and Army of the Potomac campaigns, plus a note on health tonics and Brom’s Bronc and cough lozenges.
January Providence session notes the Senate in chair by the Governor. McLawton reports restitution and passes it. The Secretary of State is asked to convey thanks to Major General Burnside for his services and invite his presence for Col. Paylor’s address. The House bill to promote enlistments is approved after debate and reconciliation. Adjournment follows Monday at 11 oclock.
The session reports debate on a bill to relieve imprisoned debtors and a resolution inviting Gen. Burnside. Finances, education, and military funding receive attention. Gov sends dispatch urging continued enlistments and extended appropriations, with requests to audit substitution payments and draft substitutions.
The document outlines two acts from the Rhode Island General Assembly. First, a corporate capital tax threshold for non-exempt companies and a lower threshold for increased capital, with immediate effect upon passage. Second, amendments to Chapter 172 on juries detailing the division of petit jurors by town, with specific counts for each town and scheduling notices for terms of the Supreme Court, taking effect immediately.
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