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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1861
Page
2
The article argues that rising cotton production in India Africa and Jamaica challenges the South's dominance. It notes easier transport and new schemes abroad may shift supply, risking a future where the South faces competition on price and quality and slavery profits wane as new markets emerge.
The New York Tribune attacks the federal government and General Scott for sluggish war efforts, calling for a stronger push against the enemy. The piece portrays Horace Greeley as embittered and seeking foreign posts, arguing the paper’s influence is waning and swayed by revenge.
Hundreds witnessed a bright comet appear Tuesday evening and continue nightly. The Cambridge Observatory director says the dazzling comet came as a surprise, not the expected 126 and 1856 returns, with astronomers likely to learn more in time.
The roof of the building inhabited by J N Burgess and G W Easter Brooks caught fire around noon Thursday, likely from a rocket. King Philip Fire Co. arrived from the Town Hall and quickly extinguished it with minimal damage.
The Fall River Monitor, in publication for thirty six years, will cease after Mr. Pratt’s twenty year ownership. The three sheet wall newspaper will be missed by its readers as the pressure of the times ends its run.
The Bristol annual Fourth of July parade and ceremonies featured Col. Charles Sherry as marshal, a floral school procession, the Old Guard led by Col. Wardwell, veterans in carriages, and readings of the Declaration. The day included a grand parade to the common, speeches, a collation at the Armory, King Philip Fire Company, Barnside Zouaves, and a fireworks display amid widespread public praise.
Frax Corros notes premiums offered by the Society for the Encouragement of Domestic Industry to spur artisans to excel in preparing flax for spinning. The society works to boost state products and the public’s cooperation could yield significant results in raising and manufacturing fat.
The Senate and House discuss measures to ratify presidential acts to suppress insurrection, authorize volunteers for enforcement, and reorganize the military establishment. The House elected Mr. Grow as Speaker on the second ballot. A wave of Republican and Democratic editorials criticize federal actions and urge constitutional restraint. New steam gun boats are planned with high speed and firepower, with four months to readiness. A Richmond dispatch notes Norfolk activity and captured rifles distributed to the Confederacy. The Charleston Mercury calls for cutting ties with England and France as blockades tighten. Cape Ada Advertiser reports many fishing vessels heading for the Bay amid low mackerel prices.
Disjointed Civil War telegrams recount Confederate supply shortages at Manassas with 15,000 troops and scant artillery, a skirmish near Bowmer’s at the Cheat river, and Baltimore police crises halted by Major General Banks. Also noted are privateer captures, Treasury notes afloat, and Army promotions and removals including Ripley’s brigadier appointment and deserter penalties.
The article notes continued movement plans for Massachusetts regiments with changes in orders and delays. It reports on Union and Confederate actions near Yorktown and Fortress Monroe, including prisoner accounts, reinforcements, and officers such as Gen Butler and Col Baker.
Sir Alexander Milne on the Gulf station reports finding an enemy loophole about forty miles from Pensacola where vessels delivered supplies to rebels. The Times says he fears insufficient blockade could force him to intervene to lift the prohibition on British ships. The fleet including the Manhattan and Wyandotte shifts to tighten the blockade.
The Times argues against sending troops to Canada and says America may view it as a challenge rather than precaution. The London Post supports the move as routine and necessary, while Sir Fenwick claims troops are demanded. A Times correspondent in New Orleans May 24 notes the Confederacy’s resistance. Paris Bourse shows flat with rentes at 671. Begriano and Saumarco in Naples revolt and are seized by Italian forces. twenty residents are executed for arson.
The Persia has arrived in New York on July 3. Reports say the Galway line will be amended until subsidy talks settle. France rejects Austria and Spain on a concert against papal temporal power. Spain hints slavery won’t be introduced in St Domingo inland. London fire on Tooley Street destroys cotton wharves and warehouses. 4000 bales of hops lost. six lives, including Chief Braidwood, perish. Confederate Mobile reports flagging morale. attacks planned toward Washington. sick lists rise. Kh. spies active toward Louisville and Cincinnati.
A Baltimore despatch reports the seizure of the steamer St Nicholas as the result of a bold pirate expedition. Fifty secessionist passengers disguised as merchants, including Capt Hollins, captured the boat after leaving Paint Lookout. They sailed toward the Rappahannock, boarding three vessels, while the remainder were landed at Long River.
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