20 Jul 1861
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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1861
Page
1
Poetic exhortation from Nattr E Carr praising Rhode Island soldiers. Urges steadfast loyalty and courage to defend the Union. Seeks national honor and unity as the crimson white and blue banner is invoked for protection and fidelity to country.
A militia officer describes a scene where an officer commands halt but the drummer ignores the order. The captain draws his battle blade and fatally strikes the drum, ending the dispute amid a tense drill. The page also notes astronomical and fire hazards, with reports on a London fire, a strange bomb find in St. Louis, and British army reforms ending purchase of commissions.
A man returns after eight years to his childhood village and the home of his youth. He pursues wealth to win back a proud heiress Isabel Hayne but fate and family pull him toward a humble schoolteacher. After restoring the Hayne estate and reuniting with the teacher, he negotiates marriage for love and duty over pride.
The writer recalls a Paris visit and the lively French scene contrasting with New England reserve. He describes domestic Parisian life, fashion, cafes, and social rituals, then shares travel notes, Methodist anecdotes, and a tip-filled glimpse of 19th century daily life from provisions to herb drying and meat preservation.
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