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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1861
Page
2
The piece laments a northern defeat described as repulsed by numbers and entrenchment and urges renewed resolve. It defends the Union’s soldiers, condemns panic among fugitives, and stresses faith in victory through discipline, preparation, and God’s help to preserve the Union and end slavery.
A large outbreak of army worms appeared Thursday on J Alinturn's oats and spread to many corn and grain fields by Sunday. The pests climb stalks and devour heads, leaving fields black with larvae. Trails run northwest. coal tar and trenches are noted as control methods. Hogs in the West reportedly fatten on them faster than corn.
Col Joseph P Manton reports left division held the rear of the enemy’s batteries at Bull Run while 13 000 of our men faced 50 000. Gov Sprague and Mr W E Hamlin praised Rhode Island troops for their line and discipline. Deacon Moses Grant of Boston, a temperance advocate, dies at 76.
A Bristol County report recounts heavy casualties and missing men in a Civil War engagement. Letters from Washington detail wounded comrades and heroic acts, including Cornelius Pierce. The piece laments press support for the Warren Telegraph and pleads for subscriber payments to keep the paper afloat.
The steamer Eacue’s Win a Fire near Pawtuxet while headed to Providence. Capt. B O Cromwell’s vessel burned to the waterline after a boiler hatch fire. B Darfee and Perry rescued crew and three passengers. Vessel valued about $30,000 and uninsured. Also note corn grown by Major B M Green.
In the fall of Slocum and Ballou Rhode Island lost two noble sons who died defending their country's flag. Col Slocum was a brave efficient officer loved by his regiment and a Mexican War veteran. Major Sullivan Ballou was a promising man, a lawyer, former legislator and former Speaker of the House. Their deaths will inspire Rhode Island youth with courage and patriotism.
The Manassas disaster stirred renewed energy in the North. Enlistments rise rapidly and regiments ready to go to war will surpass those whose terms expire. The people vow to preserve the Union and stand ready to sacrifice all for their country's good. The spirit of freedom grows with the ongoing struggle.
Eminent witnesses praise the Rhode Island Regiments for bravery in the conflict. Gov Sprague and Col Burnside are lauded for their leadership and encouragement. The Rhode Island units were among the first on the field and last to withdraw, with many ready to answer further calls.
Col. Samuel P. Sanford, aide to Governor Sprague, arrived in Providence with the First Regiment from Washington. The unit will not return home immediately as previously announced. Sanford will carry the new battery for the second light battery to Washington. The son of Mr. John N. Miller, slightly wounded, is with the regiment, along with two Bristol men in good health.
An 186 near diary recounts travel to Quebec village and Woodstock farm visits with Capt Waldron and family. Observations cover farming abundance, independence, hospitality of locals, and social ease for strangers during July. The narrative shifts to a Civil War bivouac near Cayp Crank, detailing a 60 mile march, a stand against a battery, and losses including Cal Slooam and Capt Tower amid scarce rations.
Telegraphic dispatch reports Joseph Blount of this town a seaman on the schooner Lillie Scundera at Delaware City fell overboard and was instantly killed. He was 28, married with a wife and one child.
A Providence mass meeting held in Market Square at ten o clock convened with the Mayor as chairman and many Vice Presidents and Secretaries. Speakers included Thomas A Jencks Sears Brown University Cresar Updike Bishop Clark Caswell Abraham Payne Gov Hoppin Wayland Davis Rodman and others. Jencks offered a unanimous resolution pledging to uphold the national government preserve territory and honor in this hour of disaster.
The August issue lists articles and essays including Trees in Assemblages Misa Locinds A Soldier's Ancestry Fibrilla Nat Turner's Insurrection Concerning Veal Reminiscence of Stephen A. Douglas Agnes of Sorrento Our Elver Mail Clad Steamers Paving Hymn Where will the Rebellion leave Us Theodore Winthrop Dirge Reviews and Literary Notices The Recreations of a Country Parson second series Tom Brown at Oxford part two
A wealthy Virginian near Manassas Junction who fought with Union loyalties recounts Federal troops as brave, notes a rebel mine plan to blow Union forces, and claims large Confederate losses. He also mentions 12,000 enslaved workers on Manassas entrenchments and Richmond, and Beauregard’s near retreat if mines had fired.
The writer details receiving a prison access card after consul liaison, observing cab fare controls and lost property rules, and touring the Mazas prison. Descriptions cover the transport wagon, guard protocols, and inspection of the Mazas model prison with strict cell design, routines, diet, and exercise yards for detainees awaiting trial or sentence.
The proclamation laments the Bull Run defeat and lists Rhode Island officers killed. It urges loyal citizens to volunteer for three-year service or during the war, with commandants to enroll men immediately and reinforce the Federal Government. Signed by Samuel G. Arnold Lieutenant Governor and Secretary Joan R. Barriert.
Describes a nine hour clash at Bull’s Run near Manassas Junction with heavy fighting, prisioner Pryor, artillery havoc, and shifting fortunes. Recounts Confederate strength, Union retreat to Washington, and reinforcements altering the battle outcome.
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