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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1864
Page
2
The piece reflects on the crisis of the Civil War near Richmond and Atlanta, praising Gen. Grant’s cautious preparation and decisive action. It notes optimistic hope, calls for prayer, and contrasts military efforts with civic growth in Chicago, Joliet, and surrounding Illinois towns.
The writer describes the Milwaukee Chicago river harbor pollution with ink like water and foul odor. He notes an ongoing tunnel project to bring clean lake water three miles from the harbor while observing Chicago traffic bridges and the difficulty of crossing the river by boat. He praises a lakeside residence of a prominent politician as a fitting resting place.
Our New York correspondent reports a restrained Independence Day in the city. Despite no war news, prices rose, affecting fireworks plans, yet the day featured clear skies, patriotic ceremonies, military processions down Broadway, and a grand pyrotechnic display in City Hall Park guarded by police as crowds gathered on sidewalks and from roofs.
A 1864 letter from Paraxix Fort Sinnota Newnerge North Carolina describes heat and flies, dull camp life, good company health with four in hospital, and eagerness for promised furloughs. It notes a skirmish capture at Jackson's Mill, mentions Col J P Classen and Col Upham, and lists vegetable market prices and a plan for Fourth of July chowder inviting Bristol friends.
The piece notes gold prices and currency depreciation during the war and urges citizens to be economical and hopeful. It questions Secretary Chase's resignation and suggests trusting Fossenden to steer financial matters with proven success credentials.
East Providence schools held a Fourth of July event in the Walker's Point forest. T W Bicknell and A. M. delivered a model address on the link between common schools and good government, using historical allusions to please the audience.
Sosiah Quincy died on the evening of the day at his Quincy country seat aged 92. He had shown good health aside from extreme old age and had ridden out the day before his death.
The governor issued a call for five thousand volunteers for immediate service to garrison the fortifications around Washington, signaling urgent military mobilization.
EF George P Morrie longtime editor of the Howe Journal died in New York on Wednesday at age 64. He was a prominent figure in the publication and public life of the city.
Maximilian reached the City of Mexico on the 12th amid ceremonial bustle as authorities prepared for his arrival and the potential shifts in governance. The report notes heightened security and local reaction to the new occupant.
Local observers recount a calm and festive Fourth with rains cooling the air, a morning salute, a processional parade led by Lieut. Charles Gibson, and patriotic ceremonies at Towns Hall. Rev. Wm Stowe delivered the oration, music by Shepard's Band and a church bell chorus accompanied readings and prayers. The King Philip Engine Co 4 paraded in the afternoon and fireworks lit the night as the committee’s plans succeeded.
A town group sails to Portsmouth Grove to deliver comforts to wounded soldiers at Lovell Hospital. They donate stables cordials bandages reading matter and flowers and report grateful reception by nurse Judy Brewster and male patients amid daily deaths yet persistent cheerfulness and a desire to return to regiments.
Private James N Gladding Jr son of Mr James N Gladding of Bristol died at Mount Pleasant Hospital Washington D C on the 3d instant after severe wounds in a Virginian battle and a rapid decline from pysemia with final words of faith and family sorrow reported by attending physicians and ward master notes from July 2 and July 3 1864.
The 41 foot long, twenty five ton yacht built for Thomas Clapham of Derby Conn was launched Friday evening from John B Verreshoff’s yard. Miss Herreshoff christened the vessel with a wine bottle as spectators watched a fast sailer take to the water. The yacht features galvanised iron rigging and a large black walnut chestnut cabin, intended for speed and elegance.
A letter from Sergeant James I Phelps notes Company I of the 7th Regiment now numbers fifteen men, the largest in the regiment, with four men remaining able. local church contributions total 1246 pounds with multiple donors listed. Bristol Steam Mill and Reynolds Mill halted operations this week.
The past month saw 21 American seagoing vessels totally lost or missing including 2 steamers 6 ships 3 barks 2 brigs and 7 schooners. Of these 5 wrecked 2 abandoned 4 foundered run down 4 burned and 6 missing with a total value for domestic craft excluding cargoes at 460000 dollars. Total listings for the month amount to 161 valued at 2790000 dollars.
Total revenue for the year is 242 million with breakdowns of 103 million from customs 109 million from internal revenue and 35 million from miscellaneous sources.
The people of New Bedford have raised 1480.62 dollars through public entertainment for an Orphans' Asylum in that city. The Connecticut river at Springfield runs four to five inches below low water, risking water shop operations unless there is a rise.
Lieut Col Nathan Goff Jr of the 294 U S Colored Troops, wounded in the charge on Petersburg works, has returned to Warren. His wounded foot is healing and prolonged impairment is unlikely.
Telegraph lines held to Frederick as rebels raid Point of Rocks and across the Potomac. Moseby’s cavalry and artillery threaten Maryland Heights while Sigel and Weber reinforce. Greman shot in the arm aboard a train. rebels move on Virginia side, plundering and shelling across the river.
Washington July 5 passengers from City Point say Gen Grant sent a demand for unconditional surrender of Petersburg. The reply is not known. It is believed a reasonable time will be allowed to remove women and children if the demand is refused. Appearances indicate lively work with portentous preparations.
The CSS Alabama sailed from Cherbourg on the 19th to challenge the USS Kearsage and after a one hour forty minute duel ten miles from Cherbourg both ships circled together. The Alabama sank while Semmes and most of his crew were saved by the English yacht Deerhound. Seized by Semmes, sixty chronometers and bonds were left behind at Cherbourg.
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