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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1864
Page
2
A veteran notes the Christian Commission's care for dying soldiers, sending lock of hair with letters, and offering food and prayers in fields and hospitals. He praises its humane, practical Christianity, urging sustained support and benevolent use of wealth to aid wounded men and spread gospel aid amid war.
The text warns that poisons enter foods through ignorant handling in kitchens and via contaminated vessels. Brass or copper can taint pickles and milks, while colored confectionery and wallpaper dyes release toxic vapors. Poor ventilation worsens health impacts.
Cherbourg authorities refuse to surrender eight wounded sailors from the Alabama to Captain Winslow. A London Daily News correspondent reports the French rule that any prisoner who steps on French soil becomes free. Winslow likely acted in ignorance, as Cherbourg officials refuse any reclamation and neutral territory per the rule.
The London Times calls the Virginia campaign magnificent but not war. La Presse argues such skillful maneuvers and courage define war, saying no English general has fought as in the East Indies. Historians may mark Virginia as a record feat of arms, with French opinion likely to echo this verdict.
Local newspaper item notes a Saturday morning edition published on July 30 1864 in Bristol. It highlights brief notices and community updates typical of mid 19th century issues.
The piece argues for Lincoln and Johnson as Union candidates and portrays the North’s desire for lasting peace tied to liberty and constitutional protection. It contrasts a true enduring peace with a mere cessation of war and reviews a Niagara political episode. It also reports the Grampus Club of South Norwalk’s seaside excursion to New London Newport Nantucket and more with notable attendees and a ship, the Thomas J. Owen, commanded by Captain Frederic Lawrence.
St John s Encampment of Knighte Templars Providence plan an old fashioned Rhode Island Clam Bake at Smith s Palace on Friday next August 5th with committee members Sir Knights M E John Shep ly Rev Daniel Rounds Jr and Enveh J Titchmb guiding arrangements
Representatives of all Boston weekly newspapers voted to advance rates by 20 to 50 percent, effective August 5, 1864, in their journals. A sailboat with five people upset and sank in Newport harbor on Sunday. four perished, one survived.
The President designates Thursday next as a day of national humiliation and prayer. Officials urge all citizens to reflect, fast, and join in collective supplication across the country.
A correspondent from East Bridgewater describes serene days by the water, praising local gardens and Deacon South’s estate. He attends church rehearsals, notes sermons by Rev Wm F Farrington, and recalls boyhood memories while musing on Remembering. The letter ends with a note on wartime state quotas sent to governors.
Our New York correspondent reflects on the beauty and contentment of rural village life contrasted with the overcrowded metropolis. He laments the city’s lack of simple summer pleasures and hopes for brighter, more enlivening scenes before summer ends.
Maj Gen James McPherson of Volunteers U S Army born November 1828 in Sandusky County Ohio. West Point graduate first in class June 1853. Served as engineer at West Point and in harbor fortifications. rose through ranks to Brigadier General and Major General of Volunteers for meritorious service in the West.
The piece notes New York merchants preparing to adopt the gold standard for trade with arrangements likely to implement it. A merchant received an item priced at 62 in gold or 45 in currency, indicating parallel pricing. Similar instances have been reported, signaling shift toward gold payments.
Contents listing for The Atlantic monthly issue: essays and notices including Charles Reade by Harriet E Prescott, How Rome is Governed by Geo W Greene, Concord May 23 1864 by Henry W Longfellow, What wall become of Them by Trowbridge, Quarters of Beer Drinking by Andrew Ten Brook, Friar Jerome's Beautiful Book by T Bo Aldrich, Literary Life in Paris and other pieces by Spiridon, A M Diaz, Harriet Beecher Stowe, J G Holland, G M Towle and others.
The 1864 Montary magazine edited by Rev Wm Thayer and Rev C Hf Pearson commences its tenth volume with July, offering tales for fireside from top contributors. A steel engraving and a boy and girl corner accompany well illustrated cuts, and terms are 28 per year at Pearson & Co No 1 Cornhill Boston.
A fragment notes Astoma of Puturic as a bronchial spasm affective with dry tenacious phlegm. It promotes Brown's Bronchial Troches as a remedy that will in some cases provide immediate relief.
The Rev Edward T Hunt formerly of Providence and South Adams Mass was installed as pastor of the First Baptist Church in town last Thursday. The ceremony included choir anthem scripture reading by Rev Wm Stowe Rev Geo Curtis invocation sermon and installation prayer by Rev Dr Hague right hand of fellowship by Rev A F Spaulding and benediction by the pastor. The church was well filled and the exercises were highly interesting.
The Sabbath School of State Street Methodist Episcopal Church plans an excursion to Oakland Grove Nayatt next Wednesday if weather is fair. Rev Upham and Rev Ela invite excursionists to respond. A free concert by the scholars will be held in the grove.
Last Thursday night a group pushed down a brick wall in front of Judge J. R. Bullock’s new Stone House on State Street. The act is blamed on increasing lawlessness and a $50 reward is offered for evidence leading to the offenders’ identification and conviction.
A large reflecting telescope is advertised for convenience in another column and may be bought by subscription for the Public Schools of the town. It can be purchased from the current owner for about one quarter of its real value. Interested parties may obtain information at the office of the Puxzsix.
The Young Men’s Christian Association acknowledges donations to its library including 25 volumes from Edward S Babbitt 13 volumes from Pedro Gurterus 11 volumes from Mrs Lydia French 10 volumes from Adam Frisbee 8 volumes from Mrs Scott Greene and 7 volumes from Benjamin Greenwood.
Monday brought glorious showers starting after eleven in the forenoon and lasting until about six in the afternoon. The rain cleared dust, refreshed cisterns, and brightened gardens and onion fields, marking a welcome relief.
Acting Ensign Walter Pearce of the U S steam sloop Wyong arrived home Monday after an absence of thirty four months. He had been awaiting orders during the long deployment before returning to his post and duties aboard the ship.
The regular monthly meeting of the Town Council and Court of Probate will be held in the Council Chamber on Monday afternoon next at two o clock.
The note thanks Tilley and Boy of Washington DC for providing a copy of the Report of the Secretary of the Navy regarding armored vessels.
The Boston Commercial Bulletin reports that arrangements are under way to purchase and erect machinery for proper development of the property. It claims proven richness, strong gold bearing lodes, and fissure veins, with indications of one of the Territory’s richest mines. Nearby claims reportedly yield profitable results.
Distances listed from Atlanta to nearby cities and notable points include 138 miles to Chattanooga, 18103 miles to Macon, 171 miles to Augusta, and 277 miles to Savannah via Macon. Also given is a six mile rail link to Decatur, on the eastward railroad toward Augusta.
Tharabela notes 27000 Union prisoners at Macon Georgia and about 60000 rebel prisoners with both sides crowded in enclosures. Macon records a high death rate around sixty per day, not counting the wounded, reflecting poor accommodation and care.
The Barnstable Patriot notes steep currency depreciation with a Maine paper price comparison and a gold dollar paid for a year’s subscription. It records diverse items from Jewish population estimates in China to rebel recruitment in Canada, U S revenue rules, draft ages, and a string of wartime notices including gun production figures and a Fall River fire.
At Phoenix Colliery Scuvyixitt Uavex Pa July 21 a slope car accident killed twenty one miners returning from their shift. The chain broke at the top sending the car backward sixty feet down a seventy five degree slope. all aboard were killed.
The British Army and Navy Gazette commends Capt Winslow and his First Lieutenant for their care and skill in the late naval engagement. It notes their gunnery as among the most practical in the Northern States and highlights a significant triumph at a minimal cost to vessel and crew.
Dispatch from Atlanta reports a Friday battle where the Fifteenth and Seventeenth corps under Logan and Dodge repulsed Confederate forces. McPherson was killed by a rebel sharpshooter as Blair’s troops fought fiercely, and both sides prepared to bury the dead and tend the wounded under a flag of truce on Saturday.
New York reports the government anticipates a return of rebel invaders and has prepared to block a major incursion into Pennsylvania and Maryland. Early’s forces move through Shenandoah valleys, clash with Union units including Averill and Crook, and push toward Martinsburg and Harper's Ferry as troops reposition to deter further raids.
The Upper Potomac area shows few confirmed facts about rebel movements in the valley. Rumors of disasters to Union forces around Martinsburg and Crook are countered by reports that Crook’s detachment, though forced to withdraw, faced no heavy losses and that guns were saved. Telegraph lines run west to Harper’s Ferry. trains operate to Frederick and Harper’s Ferry. overall, little excitement or immediate danger is reported.
Reports from Atlanta and New York indicate government dispatches today while Sherman’s operations press forward. Radals have not recovered from Friday’s defeat as the campaign progresses favorably.
Lovrevitur July 27 Major L W Kelly late Mayor of Natchez has arrived from the front. Reports say Friday a fight in front of the 15th 16th and 17th corps with 3221 rebel dead buried. One thousand prisoners and eleven colors captured. Thirty three officers among prisoners. Rebel losses estimated at twelve thousand. Our total losses 3120. Sherman not ready to enter Atlanta. Stoneman heads toward Macon and Atlanta railroad.
Dispatches state heavy artillery and rapid musketry along the front of Gen. Foster on the north bank of the James. Rebels had reinforced for days, fearing an advance on Richmond from that point.
Dispatches report quiet fronts near Harper's Ferry and Martinsburg with Kelley now in Martinsburg. No heavy fighting in the last two to three days and no rebel crossing into Maryland. Washington notes authentic intelligence from July 28.
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