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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1864
Page
2
Union Republican nominations list Abraham Lincoln of Illinois for president and Andrew Johnson for vice president. The framing reflects 1864 campaign ticket announcements. The brief item identifies the key candidates without additional details or context.
A Civil War era appeal urges swift enlistment and acceptance of the draft to build a large army. The author frames freedom, Providence, and national survival as stakes, urging readers to stand firm and honor boots on the ground, vowing Americans will persevere.
The writer admires towering limestone formations along a river, likening them to ancient castle ruins. He notes relief from poor air and water by day, thanks to the region’s hills and waterfalls and the welcome of old friends. The tone is reflective and appreciative.
From our New York Correspondent. Dust, dirt, and filth plague the city with noxious vapors and choking gutters. Reports cover tax invasion rumors, militia fears, a major fire in Brooklyn causing a million dollars in damage, and updates on naval recruiting, education, and local crime headlines.
The President issues a proclamation seeking 500,000 volunteers. Men may serve one, two, or three years or elect. If the quota is not met by September 5, a draft will fill the deficiency for one year. Many would volunteer for a one year term if offered a smaller duty and bounty.
President Lincoln proclaims a call for five hundred thousand volunteers for three terms of military service and orders a draft to begin September fifth 1864 to fill any remaining quotas after voluntary enlistment. The proclamation follows the act of July 4 1864 and targets towns townships wards and counties nationwide.
Providence Conference Seminary and Musical Institute showcases its facilities for an elegant education. The Seminary marked its sixty second year with a superb anniversary celebration led by Bishop Clark and Rev Sidney Dean. Pupils may attend the Seminary, Musical Institute, or both, with a regular Commercial School. The institution trains for church music, organ performance, teaching, and business, drawing Rhode Island’s notable educators and teachers.
The August issue of Tre Tsor's Price contains a steel engraving titled Inrreat Time a double fashion plate in lap first quality. Wood engravings highlight The Bridal Dress and other plates. Literary contents include Sicily Wayne by Virginian F Townsend Love's Answer by Carrie Myer Unto the Dawn by Harrie Byrne To My Sinter by Mattie Dyer Britta Signs and Tokens by Aunt Alice. Price 20 cents post paid. Published by Deacon & Peterson 319 Walnut Street Philadelphia.
An exhibition in Portland features a grasshopper over seven inches long. The advertiser argues the insect echoes Old Testament references where grasshoppers are described as a burden.
The United States transport steamship George Leary under Captain Demming arrived at Portmouth Grose on Tuesday afternoon carrying two hundred forty five sick and wounded sailors and marines from Fortreas Monroe.
In Ocean County a single grower nurtures 130000 bearing trees and will ship 225000 baskets to market as the state reports exceptional peach production with unmatched abundance.
The weekly newspaper publishers of Boston met on Monday and agreed to raise subscription rates for their journals from 20 to 50 percent by August 15 1864.
The region faces vegetable and fruit shortages with hay short in quantity but decent in quality due to drought. Potatoes are light and pricey, early crops sold high while late plantings like carrots and turnips failed to vegetate. The grain outlook is mixed with some barley and oats ripening early, corn thriving, and overall fall forage scarce as pastures dry.
The notice invites all interested citizens to attend a Thursday evening meeting to organize improvements at the Janiper Iii Cemetery. It emphasizes the beauty of the site within town limits and calls for community support to create a more pleasant resting place for departed friends.
At the June meeting the association voted to thank Messia W CC Barclay for forty one volumes Edward S Babbitt for fourteen volumes and Dr L A Martin for twelve volumes for their generous book gifts and to all others who donated books periodicals or newspapers for the association.
The ladies of St Michael's Church held their annual Festival and Bake at Fox Ul on Wednesday for the Sabbath School. It was a successful event enjoyed by attendees and raised funds likely over one hundred dollars with many friends from neighboring towns in attendance.
The King Philip Fire Engine Company No. 4 plans to move its engine house from State Street to the High and Church streets lawn lot. The proposal faces strong opposition from the foreman and many members, leading Captain Lincoln to resign at a special meeting Tuesday evening.
Governor Iris Escellency promotes Sergeant Major George T Exster Brooks of this town to Second Lieutenant in the Second Rhode Island Regiment.
Mrs. French's Concentrated Java Coffee praised as an excellent article. G W Eaxsterbrooks acts as agent for the town. Quick to make and noted for its fine flavor. Try it.
The Public Schoole of this town closed their summer term this week and announced a five week vacation for students and staff.
Contributions in Warren up to Monday last for the Christian Commission totaled 1499 dollars.
The article notes heavy dust clouds from vehicles and hooves that cover offices stores and homes. Men wipe dust from eyes while veiled women guard against dust. Rain is desperately needed to refill cisterns revive vegetation and end the dry spell with an expected rain.
List of donations to the Soldiers' Friend Society from July 1864 including names such as Wm I Taylor Mrs Frank DeWolf and Mrs James Gifford with cash gifts linen pieces socks and dress gowns. Also notes transfers to Portsmouth Grove July 6 under Comfort Tiffany and a relief box sent via RI Relief Association totaling 21 50.
A Washington special reports secretary Fewenden preparing proposals for a larger loan than 50 million dollars. Bankers in New York feel the government is prudent, and a higher credit line is anticipated. Other items note high potato prices in Richmond, a 20 percent dividend at Manchester Milla Print Works, and Dr Brown Sequard joining Harvard. A Roxbury youth robbed his would‑be father in law for wedding funds, a needle fragment was removed from a Boston woman's hand, and Albany milk prices rise to eight cents amid water scarcity. National banks total 482 with 67.1 million dollars capital. about 900 prisoners captured since a Maryland raid began.
Cincinnati reports question the morning rumor of a Kentucky invasion via Pound Gap. Gen. Morgan's force is said to be scattered and poorly equipped. Gen. Burbridge signs an order to shoot four guerrillas for every Unionist killed, to be carried out near the scene of the outrage.
From Gen Grant's Army a Philadelphia correspondent reports an artillery fight lasting two hours with shells bursting in rebel fortifications destroying cannon and forcing retreat. Petersburg breastworks have been levelled and many residents have fled to Richmond. Weather cool and pleasant. mortar and cannon practice continues with few injuries as hospitals stay in excellent condition.
An officer reports that on the 8th the army crossed the Chattahoochee and moved within four miles of Atlanta. The 11th and 12th corps merged into the 20th under Hooker. Sherman announces crossing Peach Tree Creek with slight resistance, forcing Johnston into Atlanta’s defenses and placing the city within range of Sherman's guns. News from the front is highly encouraging, hinting at the imminent fall of Atlanta.
Dispatches report Union forces recovering plunder from Crook and overtaking the enemy at Suicker's Gap on Monday July. A fierce clash followed as commanders fought to prevent escape. The Union forces seized over 300 wagons loaded with grain and captured numerous troops. Casualties were left on the field.
Generals and gentlemen who have just come back from the Army of the Potomac affirm General Grant remains hopeful and steadfast in pursuing his military objective.
General Hunter reports from Geo Averill that on July 20 Breckenridge forces engaged near Winchester and Milwood. Early defeated near Winchester, with over 300 officers and men killed or wounded, about 200 prisoners taken, four cannon captured. Gen Lilly wounded, Cul Board of the 58th Virginia killed. cannons and prisoners sent to Martinsburg.
The French and Finglish use Union naval exploits to improve ship design and ordnance. Orders from Cherbourg require French ironclads Magenta Solferino and Couronne to be armed with rifled 30 pounders 50 pounders and four rifled 8 inch bowitzers following the Alabama’s destruction by the Kearsarge.
Col Robert Carr aged 83 read the Declaration of Independence before 1812 veterans in Philadelphia on the Fourth of July Cal C as an apprentice of Benjamin Franklin. His memory and sight are as good as fifty years ago and he supports himself by labor. He served with General Scott in the 1815 war and is believed to be the last surviving officer of the U S Infantry he served with.
On the session’s end Congress paused a provision stating that a soldier discharged due to sickness who cannot leave or appeal his discharge while in hospital shall be deemed to have died in military service for bounty purposes. The rule addresses eligibility tied to death benefits.
A Wisconsin man was jailed after confessing to drowning his two young sons, aged seven and ten, claiming he intended to go to hell himself but wanted his children to have a place in Heaven.
Rev J Lewis Diman of Brookline son of Gov Byron Diman of Bristol was elected to the Professorship of Rhetoric and Belles Lettres and preached two fine discourses in the church of Rev Dr Thayer following the resignation of Prof William Gammell.
Wm Fields once of Baltimore died in hospital after being shot by Ishmael Day while attempting to lower the national flag in front of Day s house. The Barrimore Daily Gazette notes the incident. In Paris a dinner for Cant Winslow and other Kearsarge officers raised funds to build a monument to Gowan the sailor who was mortally wounded.
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