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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1862
Page
2
A dramatic tale unfolds with Elliot pressing his suit despite Clara’s pleas. Clara orders him to leave the house while Louisa urges caution. A vow to be true is whispered as a bittersweet farewell hints at a looming conclusion next week.
The piece questions General Banks's defeat and retreat amid a larger pursuit by Jackson, arguing about possible missteps or treachery in the Shenandoah retreat. It critiques Secretary Stanton and favors Lincoln's oversight, while praising General McClellan and General Pope as the Southwest action pushes Beauregard's forces toward demoralization.
Parson Brownlow spoke in Providence in front of a large audience on Tuesday evening detailing the rebellion in East Tennessee. He denounced Confederate agents as rogues and villains and described prison life, harsh treatment, and executions of loyalists, urging retribution against sympathizers.
Private Daniel G. Lake recently returned home from Salisbury North Carolina after a long Civil War ordeal. Captured at Manassas in July while with Balloo’s expedition, he was imprisoned in Richmond then Tuscaloosa before transfer to Salisbury and release. He brings rebel trophies and prison-made curiosities crafted from beef bones.
The Fifth Regiment reports that on Monday May 27 paymaster arrived with four months pay due to soldiers. Thirty five members of Co B from this town sent home $1800, reflecting thrift and sacrifice by state troops serving the Union.
Intelligence reports the death near Centreville Virginia of Henry N. Greene a 20 year old member of the Rhode Island Cavalry from this town. He was praised as a promising young soldier brisk in duty and a cheerful comrade and his remains will be brought home for interment this week.
The reader is pointed to the card of Mr L W Dean organist of the State street M E Church who offers piano and organ lessons. He comes with testimonials from respected gentlemen and is recommended for those seeking a teacher.
The Philadelphia Press reports McClellan's forces near the Chickahominy swamps face rising sickness tied to weather and climate since Yorktown. Vines and poisonous bushes foul their skin, causing many cases of severe external poisoning.
The St Louis News reports a general belief in Kentucky of a plotted revolt by rebel army veterans guerrilla bands and secessionists to seize rail lines burn bridges and march on Lexington Frankfort and Louisville. John Morgan is named as leader. The President and War Department are closely monitoring military movements.
The tale of 272 contrabands shipped from the eastern coast of Virginia to Cuba, telegraphed to papers, is denounced as a sham. It is said to fuel Southern fears that the Union aims to seize and sell enslaved people, a charge the North denies.
Samuel J. Townsend of this town collapsed at Foster's wharf Boston after landing from a Portland bound boat and died instantly. He was in his forties, leaves three children, and his wife had died four years earlier. Townsend had long been a traveling agent for a New York firm and was well known in major cities. His funeral was held at his father in law's Washington Street home in Providence and he is buried beside his wife in Swan Point Cemetery.
An officer aboard the USS Huron recounts the pursuit of the English iron steamer Cambria, which arrived in Philadelphia then fled at daylight toward Charleston. The Huron opened fire, firing shells at the Cambria as the chase reached twelve knots. Lieut. Belknap sailed north with the prize. The Cambria carried Enfield rifles, 62 cases of saltpetre, phosphorus, and 450 chests of tea.
A late April revolt in Coyea led by General Salomon, a favor candidate of Souluuque, prompted President Geffrard to send troops. Salomon was captured May 5 as he fled in disorder. Torbech and loyal provinces faced calls to arm and quell the rebellion.
Mr O P Wolcott newly appointed Assistant Secretary of War was formerly Attorney General of Ohio. A native of Ohio at about 40 he is described as honest firm and energetic with strong business talent and administrative capacity. An old Democrat who shifted to the Republican side after Missouri Compromise repeal. He served last year as Ohio’s agent for arms and ammunition purchases.
The New Bedford and Taunton railroad corporation and the Taunton Branch company have dissolved their business connection. The property has been divided and Warren Ladd has been appointed Superintendent of the New Bedford and Taunton Road, while Mr Swasey remains Superintendent of the Taunton Branch.
The New York Herald suggests Gen McClellan paid respects to Mrs Lea and Gen Butler to Mrs Beauregard and proposes Gen Burnside would leave his card with Mrs Jefferson Davis as she travels through North Carolina. An admirer calls Burnside “the Garibaldi of America.”
Army correspondent reports nineteen guns lost in Saturday fight with no recoveries. Rebels raided Fair Oak Station, took commissary stores and guns to Richmond. Destruction included Carey and Couch divisions. New York Herald tables estimate about 6000 killed and 22000 wounded since war began. Washington Post notes potential settlement with Dutch minister over money seized in New Orleans by Gen Butler.
Adjutant General Mauran left Providence for Newbern on Monday evening last to present to Gen. Burnside the sword voted by the General Assembly of this State to honor the gallant officer.
Sergeant Benjamin H. Draper of Providence died at Newbern from injuries after a horse kick while on picket duty. Draper served with Company S of the N. S. Draper Eng. unit stationed near Newbern when he was wounded.
A fierce wind and hailstorm struck St Mendon and Sterling Illinois causing widespread damage. Trees and signs torn, freight depot damaged, streets littered with debris, and heavy rain flooded gardens and homes. Large hail shattered windows across the area.
Libel action of Dr. Hamilton F Towle civil engineer against the Great Eastern steam ship heard in New York by Judge Betts Friday. The judge ordered bond of 10000 with Mosars Howland and Aspinwall as sureties, releasing the vessel from U S marshal custody.
Accounts from Texas state that Union feeling remains high and secession fears rise that residents may be compelled to evacuate or surrender. General Houston will soon be heard from.
The state plans a three year regiment the 33d under Lieut Col Moggs of the 21st. The wartime blockade has seized 157 vessels including steamers ships barques brigs schooners and loops. A Tennessee twelve months regiment recently deserted Beauregard's army though efforts to retain them persisted. It is rumored Sigel will share command with Banke in Virginia valley operations.
A private from the 46th regiment named John Clark fired on an assassin in Winchester and saved General Banks from a double barreled gun shot in a doorway. The general thanked him and learned his name. Meanwhile New York’s 175 year old Stuyvesant pear tree at East 13th Street and 3d Avenue returns to bloom amid noticeable decay and age.
The NH office and NY Stediment Company in New York were robbed Saturday night of between $3000 and $5060. Police tracked the thieves. money hidden in an attic was recovered. Snow covers White Mountains and Peabody and Ellis valleys with Tuckerman’s Ravine heavily drifted.
A New England despatch from Newborn dated May 28 notes troops in fine condition at New Bern and on guard duty. A New York despatch dated June 2 says the victory before Richmond is complete with rebels driven from the path of advance.
War dispatches report General Pope with 40 000 men moving south of Corinth capturing 10 000 prisoners and 15 000 Confederate troops with Beauregard in retreat after rail disruption. Locomotives and cars seized and repairable engines rolling within days. Memphis and Fort Pillow reportedly surrendered to Union forces. Lincoln proclamation praised by Cincinnati Commercial as prudent and not reckless.
Fragmentary OCR notes claim Clay was born near a Richmond area in Virginia, with reference to Geni Mc Clellan and Patrick Henry. The text places the birthplace about twenty miles north of Richmond and mentions a silo as a locator.
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