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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1863
Page
2
Confident Union Gains as Vicksburg Falls and Gettysburg Rally North
A Civil War era report praises Union advances including the fall of Vicksburg and Port Hudson, the capture of over 30 000 Confederate prisoners, and Lee's retreat towards Richmond. It notes rising loyalty in the North, railroad disruption by Keyes and Foster advances into North Carolina, with Charleston besieged and the secession policy wavering amid riotous town disorders. A riot case in Hope and State streets prompts a $100 reward offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo
Vicksborg
Vicksburg
Mississippi
Arkansas
Louisiana
Texas
Davis
Port Hudson
Alleghanies
Lee
Gettysburg
Army of the Potomac
Richmond
Keyes
Foster
Old North
Charleston
Bristol urged to aid draft workers with funds and support
A local notice urges Bristol authorities and citizens to assist drafted men facing duty of national defense. The governor calls towns to help those seeking exemptions or substitutes and to provide financial aid to families during the absence. The piece notes prior towns acted and asks Bristol to follow suit at the upcoming meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Witwreeeed
Moen
Mariners Roughly Handled in New York Riots
Providence Journal reports Capt P Crosby of the bark A One Capt F B Davis of the bark W A Platenios and Capt Turner Carr of the schooner Globe Warren were assaulted by a mob in New York while trying to protect property from rioters. Jeremiah Luther and Martin D Bonney were appointed Laws Watchmen and Special Police at a Wednesday town council meeting and have begun duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence Journal
P. Crosby
F. B.davis
W. A. Platenios
Turner-Carr
Globe
Warren
New York
Jeremiah Luther
Martin D. Bonney
Capture of Port Hudson Boosts Union Pride
News of the fall of Port Hudson reports 18 000 Confederate soldiers surrendering to General Banks along with fortifications arms and artillery. The victory is hailed as saving lives and opening the Mississippi from the Lakes to the Gulf while praising Grant Banks and their armies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Hudson
Mississippi
Lakes
Gulf
Banke
Davis
Banks
Ballou's Dollar Monthly Magazine advertised for one dollar offer
The August issue features an original table of contents and fine illustrations. Readers are invited to subscribe by sending one dollar to Elliott Thames Talbot at 118 Washington Street Boston for a value they will not regret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballou
Dollar Monthly
Elliott
Thames & Talbot
Washington Street
Boston
Mr Mason W Pierce Jr Agency Seeks Buyers for Sewing Machine
Mr Mason W Pierce Jr announces the Tranklin Unequaled Double Thread sewing machine at a low price. He invites buyers to visit his Hope Street store to see the machine in operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason W. Pierce, Jr
Hope Street
Town Gathers Plan for 12th Regiment Return Reception
Arrangements underway to honor the Company that left town in the 12th regiment with a return reception. A town committee will organize the event, including Colonels M. T. Bennett and Charles Sherry Jr and Thomas J. Usher Esquire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. T. Bennett
Charles Sherry, Jr
Thomas J. Usher
Washington dispatch signals hard line against rebellion
A Washington dispatch notes ongoing military movements indicating the government will press its successes and drive the rebellion to the wall with severe retaliation for officers recently selected at Richmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Therabela
Richmond
Attempted theft of draft name boxes foiled in Providence
An attempt in Providence on Thursday night to steal the boxes intended to hold the names of drafted men failed as the names had been moved to an iron safe. No arrests reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Rebels Released by Enlisting in U S Service
Thirty rebels captured in the past week were released after enlisting in the United States service. Of these, two were Mississippians, one from Alabama, and the remainder Tennesseans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
United States
Stamp description notes two cent postage stamps
The piece describes black two cent stamps used for newspapers and circulars bearing the engraved head of Andrew Jackson. It notes color and design details as part of a broader discussion on philatelic items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circulars &c
Andrew Jackson
Boston rioters arraigned for willful murder and trial
An EFA report states several Boston rioters have been arraigned on willful murder charges and are fully committed for trial. The development centers on the intent and imminent danger posed by the defendants as the case moves forward in the legal system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EFA
Boston
Bristol Artillery Adds About Twenty-Five Names
About twenty five names were added to the roll of the Bristol Artillery on Thursday evening last. This company should be filled to its maximum number without delay.
Influential citizens plan to form a Cavalry company
A number of prominent locals express gratification and intend to organize a cavalry company in town immediately.
Senator Arnold Acknowledged for Public Documents
The Sr Hon. S. G. Arnold of the United States Senate is thanked for public documents in a formal note of gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. G. Arnold
United States Senate
Revenue Cutter Agassiz Sent to New Bedford District
The Revenue Cutter Agassiz, now stationed at Newborn, has received orders to proceed to the District of New Bedford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agassiz
Newborn
District of
New Bedford
A*k Upham
Taunton
Ashbury University of Indiana
Rhode Island Proclamation Urges Relief for Drafted Men Families
Governor James Y. Smith urges Rhode Island cities and towns to immediately provide for the relief of men drafted for federal service between July 15 and 30, and for their dependents. The proclamation notes a state act to safeguard families during the emergency and calls for prompt action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island
Providence Plantations
United States
Congress
James Y. Surin
Providence
James Y. Smith
Ohio Republicans back union ticket against Vallandigham
A western Ohio correspondent quotes a letter denouncing Vallandigham as governor material, predicting John Brough will win by a large margin. The writer urges loyalists to unite with Union Democrats to crush the rebellion and sustain the United States nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vallandigham
Ohio
John Brough
Wallindigham
Union
Friends of the Union
United States
Republican Party
Union Democrats
New England
Circular on Draft Exemptions Under 1863 Enrollment Act
A reproduction of Provost Marshal General Fry circular of July 12 1863 outlines draft exemptions and substitutions under the enrollment act. It covers 300 payment exemption for the 300 tax, substitute exemptions, limits on muting and later drafts, and processing time granted by enrollment boards. It also notes status of men drafted in 1863 and former substitutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fry
Washington
Board of Enrollment
United States
Warren man captured at Middleburg reported in Libby Prison
John A Unifreeville of Warren is cited by Col Duffie as wounded and missing, claiming capture at Middleburg on June 18 and good health. He says Lieut J M Fales, also of Warren, is among Libby Prison inmates. Prov Press
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Unifreeville
Warren
Steamer Off Maine Turns Out To Be U S Gunboat Cambridge
A suspicious steamer sighted off Maine that burned soft coal and ignored signals is identified as the U S gunboat Cambridge. The vessel left Boston on Saturday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
United States
Cambridge
Boston
Rioting in New York Over Draft Sparks Wide Destruction
A severe Monday riot in New York as mobs attacked draft offices and investigators. Rioters overpowered police, burned offices, and looted jewelry stores and the Post Master's residence amid calls to suspend the draft. Governor Seymour appealed for order while troops and police restored some control by Tuesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York City
Webster
Fortieth Street
Howard
New York Times
Motera
Tuesda
Opdike
Tribune
Gov. Seymour
Washington
26Th Street
9Th
10Th Avenues
Broadway
Telegraph News
Independent Line
White Plains
Mob Violence Grips City Amid Destruction in Greenwich Street
A chaotic mob attacks a Greenwich street block and hangs four men on 9th Avenue. Fear rises as mobs of youths and women pillage, burn, and destroy, with reports claiming 50 to 150 killed. A drug store is destroyed after a clerk offered water to a wounded soldier. The unrest targets colored residents, making streets unsafe citywide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwich Street
9Th Avenue
Boston Riot Struck City Amid Armory Assault and Civil Unrest
In Boston on November 14 a riot left four or five killed and about a dozen wounded. Rioters attacked Cooper Street armory and gunshops in Dock Square before police and militia restored order, with one elder man mortally wounded and several injuries among civilians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Cooper Street
Wn. Currier
Cooper Atreat
William Sleck
Salem Street
Dock Square
Rosecrans Advance Threatens Richmond Rebels
The Richmond press realizes the danger from Rosecrans advance toward Chattanooga as Bragg’s forces dwindle to aid Johnston and Lee. They fear Rosecrans may move into Alabama, exposing rebel territory and off setting Lee in the North, while Bragg is driven from Tennessee and pursued. The article notes rebel forces must divide, risking further invasions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Alabama
Rosecrans
Bragg
Johnston
Lee
Chattanooga
Tennessee
Poivapetpurs Lepasr
Charleston Assault Planned for July Fourth Under Dahlgren
Reported good authority in Washington says a Charleston attack would begin July 4 under Admiral Dahlgren with batteries on Folly Island and a large concentrated force. Union batteries, masking foliage, mount thirty four heavy guns opposing rebel positions at Lighthouse Inlet. Monitors and iron clad Atlanta, repaired, are to support the assault with land batteries to repeat the Sumter action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Washington
Dabigren
Folly Island
Lighthouse Inlet
Ship Channel
Admiral Dahlgren
Mary Dinemore
General Gilmore
Fort Sumter
Atlanta
Cheated by a Color and a Mistaken Iron Clad Sighting
Commander Reed of the Southern privateer Tacony, captured in Portland harbor, says he would not have abandoned his cutter if he had known the Chesapeake, one of two steamers that overtook him, but mistook it for a government iron clad and surrendered. The incident highlights how appearances can mislead even in naval encounters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed
Tacony
Portland
Réed
War is an ugly thing and the call to sacrifice
Ex-CHANGE quotes a veteran voice declaring war's ugliness and the necessity of men who fight for a cause beyond personal safety to sustain freedom. The passage argues that without willing defenders, a nation cannot remain free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worges
Eleventh Regiment R I V reorganizes under new militia law
The Eleventh Regiment R I V held a meeting at Railroad Hall on Wednesday and voted to reorganize under the new militia law with permission from Governor Smith. After remarks by Colonel Church Adjutant General Mauran and others the men split into companies to elect officers with company officers to elect the field officers.
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Railroad Hall
Smith
Church
Mauran
Surrender of Port Hudson Reported by General Banks
Despatch from New Orleans dated July 11 reports Major General Banks announcing the unconditional surrender of the Port Hudson garrison this afternoon. Formal possession planned at 7 o’clock tomorrow morning. Mississippi River now declared opened. Signed N P Banks Maj Gen.
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Port Hudson
Waenixcton
Wicxessura
Miss
Halleck
Gen. Banks
Mississippi
N. P. Banks
Army of the Potomac Advancing and Guard Actions Report
July 14 1863 dispatches describe cavalry actions near Williamsport Falling Waters and Charles Town with prisoners captured and reenforcements moving. Fort Wagner siege continues as Union monitors engage with heavy enemy losses reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Battimore
Berlin
Army of the Potomac
Meade
Baltimore & Ohio R.A
Washington
Lee
Williamsport
Potomac
Gen. Pleasanton
Army of
Fort Mowray
Fort Powhattan
James River
Union
Conway
New York
Morris Island
Fort Wagner
Grant completes paroles as 31,277 rebel prisoners freed
From the South West Cincinnati July 14 reports Grant has finished paroling 31,277 rebel prisoners. Gen Johnston defeated at Big Black river with 2,000 captured. Bragg’s army withdrawn toward Richmond with Roscrans holding four thousand prisoners and the army in high spirits.
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Cincinnati
Vicksburg
Grant
Pemberton
Stevenson
Forney
Smith
Lee
Taylor
Herbert
Cummings
Barton
Sharp
Harrie
Moore
Baldwin
Vaughan
Wickeburg
Sharman
Big Black River
Johnston
Frank P. Blair
Jackson
Port Fludson
Gen. Banks
Comercian
Swinton
New York
Bragg
Richmond
Rosecrans
Morgan’s Rebel Forces Cross Big Miami and Burn Bridge
Morgan's troops crossed the Big Miami at Venice burning the bridge then moved through Burlington and Springfield toward Camp Dennison. They crossed the Hamilton and Dayton Railroad at Glendale this morning with unknown damage there. Six rebels were captured at Milford, Clement County, on Sunday night and four more at New Boston. Telegraph remains open with Hamilton and the force is exhausted from the rapid march.
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Cincinnati
Morgan
Big Miami
Venice
Burlington
Springfield
Hamilton and Dayton
Glendale
Camp Dennison
Hamilton
Milford
Clement County
Boston
Draft postponed in Philadelphia amid officer dissatisfaction
Draft officials in Philadelphia suspend military conscription due to complaints of injustice toward the district. The matter is sent to Washington for action. Nearby, Dr. J M Currier of Newport Vermont reports Java coffee grows in his garden and tolerates frost better than beans tomatoes or corn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Washington
J. M. Currier
Newport
President Recognizes Colombia, Murillo Named Minister
The President acknowledges the United States of Colombia and confirms the minister to be received. Mr. Murillo previously served as minister to Franco from Colombia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Colombia
Murillo
Franco
Colomi
War chronicle rivalries and oddities from the midwar pages
A compilation of battlefield anecdotes from Vicksburg and Gettysburg, noting a rebel surrender gesture, Spurgeon sermons in circulation, Salem draft ministers, Queen Victoria’s routines, Vicksburg casualties, Paris nuptials, and Madagascar’s revolution. It also reports Springfield Armory output, Grant and Meade promotions, Canadian Fourth of July, and currency change.
Decline in Child Murder Noted by London Morning Star
The London Morning Star decries rising child murder as a national crisis citing constant newspaper reports. It warns that crime appears widespread across England and questions progress on moral guilt amid alarming narratives. Medical experts urge caution about Saleratus alkali linked to health risks.
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London Morning Star
the Star
London
England
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Jim
The
Boston Journal
Spurgeon
S. B. Luce
Plymouth
Naval School
Railroad Wall
Silvey
Salem
the Gazette
Mesers
Haskell
Johnson, Palamer
Pickman
Seaver
Wendell
Victoria
Paris
Anna Murat
Duc de Mouphy
Indy
France
Inez
Springfield Armory
Meadeo
Canada
Ti Ia
Madagascar
Anne Burgett
Chicago
Herrick Allen
Liberty Street
Newark
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