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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1861
Page
2
The Bristol Mercury notes Congress and the President working swiftly in a special session. It lauds the President's Message and Mr Grow's speech as clear and patriotic, urging unity and full government support, while reporting a soldier funeral in Providence with solemn church rites and cemetery services.
Five young ladies and three young men were baptized at the Methodist church on Sunday. Three male and eleven females joined the Congregational Church by profession, with others by letter. A boy, George Burgess, drowned while bathing near Thames Street. Weather turned hot with daytime highs 80 to 86 in town. A 17 year old girl, daughter of John Stow, died of heart disease. William F. E. Bourn, killed in Washington, was Ezra Bourn’s son and Joseph H. Bourn’s brother. Dr N Hartin relocated his practice from 87 Coranca Street to 184 Westminster Street. Traitors expelled from the Senate in a late session by a large margin.
Edward F P Gladding died in this town on Monday night after months of illness. He was long a telegraphic operator known for prompt faithful service. A few hours before death he married Miss Sarah J Liversy of this town by Rev Mr Stown, a match long planned.
Correspondence from July 8 1861 describes the eighty fifth Independence Day salute with a grand review by Governor, a meeting led by Major Ballou, an oration by Father Quinn, poetry by Capt. Dyer, and a bonfire night. Regiments march to Camp Clark then read the Declaration and close with roast beef and other fare. A rope trick by Professor Swaot and an effigy of Jefferson add to the festivities as troops await marching orders toward Virginia.
A Friday dispatch to the Adjutant General in Providence reports a drill accident killing William F Bourn and Nathan T Moran Jr. Edward R Freeman suffered a compound leg fracture while Edwin K Wickep and Richard Phornly were slightly injured. Deceased bodies will depart Providence by 2:30 PM train. condolences sent in Gov. Sprague's name.
The narrator details a continental journey from Giessen to Strasbourg and Paris, visiting universities, cathedrals, and markets. They note contrasts between American and European study styles, marvel at the Strasbourg clock and cathedral, and describe travel mishaps, lodging, and a month in Paris at the Hotel des Trois Empereurs on Rue Rivoli.
Jen Galusha A Grow of Pennsylvania is inaugurated as Speaker and addresses the House amid a national crisis. He thanks colleagues, recalls founding ideals, warns against rebellion and aims to preserve the Union, urging loyalty to the Constitution and flag.
A fragmentary pledge speaks of discharge of duties and reliance on forbearance and cooperation. The speaker expresses trust that labors will contribute to the republic’s greatness and glory through resilience amid ravolation.
The Times reports Col Thomas Taylor delivering dispatches to Col Tyler with a flag of truce. Garibaldi Guard mutinies over muskets for rifles. Gov Hicka urges sending Union force to Eastern Maryland. Rebel graves near Manassas and a push to end privateering. Forts and lines extend toward Newport News. Battles near Carthage and Arnoldaburg with heavy rebel losses.
In Virginia and Maryland area dispatches, Union forces under McClellan report heavy rebel entrenchments near Laurel Hill and near Fort Sumter garrison movements. They note the need for assault to break enemy lines and describe ongoing skirmishes and near-advanced actions along the lines. A court ruling upholds federal interdict on freight to the South. Crittenden denies joining the Rebels and Pensacola troops await payment.
Official order confirms that telegraph dispatches about army operations are not permitted by the Commanding General in the War Department. Addressed to Secretary of War Cameron, the directive dated July 8, 1861, restrains communications and upholds departmental control over military information.
Dispatches from Washington and Cairo note rebel chatter about Washington surrender. A 26 year old regiment casualty, Charles P Grant of Company C, died at Camp Banks of lung congestion. his remains may be sent north if requested. Four regiments move into Virginia tomorrow. Post office changes affect Middle and Western Tennessee routes, prepaid postage dropped. A Bristol man disputes a Bremen blockade story claiming 40,000 Dutch muskets aboard a ship from Frankfurt.
The Great Eastern under Capt Kennedy completed a rough voyage from Liverpool to Quebec, with fog and icebergs met along the way. Eight days after the pilot left and 201 hours of clear weather recorded, she reached Cape Race. delays due to thick weather prevented communications. The ship’s first weeks in dock show it will take a month before inspection.
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