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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1862
Page
2
Mrs Barton and her daughter clash over Edward's silence and implied duties. The dialogue probes miscommunication between spouses and the reluctance to voice blunt truth for fear of appearing selfish. The exchange reveals tension about marital expectations and consequences.
The article praises a Slave Trade Treaty calling it progressive. It highlights the right of search as a reciprocal provision with safeguards. It argues enforcement will curb the African slave trade and secure releases for Africans found aboard condemned ships.
The piece critiques Southern loyalty after New Orleans fell, noting a mayor’s defiance toward Farragut yet contrasting joy among women and children who waved the flag. It argues rebellion stems from political leaders, not the masses, citing Confederate espionage and press secrecy around troop movements as evidence. Farragut’s Tennessee origin and ties to Memphis are mentioned, with a Washington report on French mediation and Confederate status.
The May Term court convened with Grand Jury chosen. Ezra Chesebro was indicted for embezzlement and pled not guilty. Court adjourned to meet on Tuesday the 20th at 10 a.m. due to lack of counsel, with criminal docket first in order.
Sergeant Lorenzo V Ludwig of Bristol died on Bogue Island N Y on April 24 from typhoid fever at age 25 He was a native of Waldoboro Maine son of James Ludwig and had lived in Bristol three years He left a young wife and infant child and is mourned by the community The Bristol Artillery flag was flown at half mast in his memory
Notice announces an exhibition at Town Hall on Tuesday evening and the two following nights to aid sick and wounded soldiers. Tickets are twenty five cents, with a varying program each evening. The organizers urge strong community support and suggest adding an extra car service for visiting attendees.
The Providence Journal reports Confederate artillery losses at Yorktown dwarf their gains. Despite some skilled gunners, Union fire from sea and land overwhelms their forts. their Gibraltar like positions collapse as their cannon stock diminishes. A horse sent home by Gen. Burnside signals dissent from secession, refusing to head toward Dixie. The Army and Navy Melodies pamphlet, edited by Cadman and Fuller, is praised and available at Burgess Bookstore.
EF The Northern Light at New York from Aspinwall brought 615000 dollars in California treasure. Consul McKee in Panama on the 22d celebrated our victories with a reception for Union friends while a national salute was fired. Citizens are urged to donate to a box in the Post Office lobby for Lieut Worden and the Monitor fund.
At the recent term of the Court of Common Pleas in this town Aleswadore T Bennett was appointed Clerk of the Court pro tem while the incumbent R S Andrews lies sick at his High Street residence. Gov Sprague has ordered military recruiting to recommence per War Department. Read the ad for the Exhibition Tuesday evening next.
The season promises improved land work and a bountiful harvest as new buildings rise and old ones are renovated. Bristol begins its summer dress with blooming trees and flowers, inviting a growing number of visitors seeking a quiet retreat after winter.
Rev George H Eldridge will close his pastoral labors at the South Christian Church tomorrow Sunday after about three years of harmonious service. He has received a call from the Christian Society in Skowhegan Maine and will move to that field of labor. Our citizens extend best wishes and prayers for his success and friends in Bristol.
An officer aboard the Flagship Wabash informs Gen. Janes that the James shell passed through Fort Pulaski and was sent on. He adds that Gen. Gilmore, who planned the assault and captured the fort, gave the shot to him and bid him convey that Janes has the honor of the capture.
In Providence on Tuesday Col. Tristam Burgess a member of Gov. Sprague's staff volunteered as aid to General Stoneman during the Yorktown campaign and was severely wounded in the thigh while pursuing the enemy.
Reports from the West show variable conditions with heavy state sections delaying wheat planting. The fall wheat crop is described as in excellent condition overall across the region. Privateer Sumter crew paid and slated for sale after arrival in Southampton from Gibraltar. Brigadier General Tyler aide Dexter heads to Pittsburg Landing. Delaware and Maryland peach crops show strong promise with thousands of trees planted.
A vivid Civil War scene at a coastal fort as the Fourth Rhode Island Regiment and Captain Greene’s unit march in, the band playing Star Spangled Banner and Yankee Doodle. Prisoners cluster to hear, while Col Rodman assumes command and a Nashville Union group seeks restoration of Tennessee’s ties to the Union.
Beaufort residents hear the first mortars at dawn as Union batteries bombard Fort Macon. Parrot guns and mortars fire over the parapet, drawing out the garrison before a heavy cannonade. civilians react with excitement and fear as the fleet and land batteries engage the fort.
The Fall River era reports Fort Macon capitulation after a ten hour engagement. The garrison, heavy with infantry gear, powder, cannons, rifles and cattle, surrendered on parole. Secretary Welles orders recruitment of contrabands into the Navy with pay and rations to bolster blockades.
The piece recounts Gen Sigels loyalty oath in St Louis with a silver goblet gift and pledge to the republic. It also reports Boston trade activity with Aux Cayes and Cape Haitien including coffee and oakwood shipments, plus a Norfolk-bound crew interest in joining the Merrimac voyage.
The Inquirer reports Yorktown evacuated by Confederate forces with Fort Monroe and Porter's division involved. Rebels fired a building at dawn, balloon reconnaissance observed, and by daylight the forts were empty as Union gunboats and marines occupied Gloucester Point. The rebel works are described as formidable yet compromised, with 80 guns and numerous earthworks along a riverside semicircle.
Dispatch from Fortress Monroe details the evacuation of Yorktown by Confederate forces. Union troops occupy the works after rebels leave 71 guns and vast camp equipage. Deserters report demoralization and mutiny as retreat unfolds.
The report announces a Union victory under Flag Officer Farragut capturing New Orleans and forts Jackson St Philip Livingston and Pike with destruction of enemy gunboats and obstructions. Casualties include 36 killed and 123 wounded for the Union. enemy losses 1000 to 1500 killed or wounded and several hundred prisoners.
Telegraphed report describes Confederate positions South of the James evacuating Williamsburg toward Richmond. Union forces under McClellan enter the town at night, with a guard in pursuit and a count of enemy casualties and prisoners rising toward a thousand. Wounded and captured listed, with references to loyalist and oath issues.
The Krooxville Register dated April 20 1863 describes Capt. Ashby and 423 prisoners captured while Union men fled toward Kentucky from East Tennessee. The battle involved about 70 cavalry under Capt. Meary Ashby, with 300 armed rebels and 100 other fighters. Many captured were prominent locals who had sworn allegiance to the Confederacy. Casualties included Capt. Canpec of Grainger County, and roughly 100 killed or wounded overall. The piece condemns rebel cruelty toward wounded and dead, cites McClellan on punitive measures, and questions southern civilization and slavery apologists.
Report on the little submarine Kensington launched midweek to water alive with its dual iron guards and testing by two men. The craft showed submergence ability and maneuvering, with plans for full submersion using ballast. A second note covers two youths from Tiverton presumed lost at sea after a night voyage from New Town, with a cap and coat found and a dog recovered guarding a seaside clue.
The readable content is minimal and unclear. It references a federal term, fort, and periodic actions but offers no coherent event, names, places, or dates to ground a factual summary.
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