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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1863
Page
2
A retrospective column honors Confederate general Thomas J. Jackson as a brave and skilled commander while condemning his treason and the cause he fought for. The piece laments his leadership’s impact on soldiers and details his fame in Civil War campaigns and cavalry exploits.
The Richmond Dispatch argues the engagement where General Jackson died should be named the battle of the Wilderness, urging a shift in historical reckoning and nomenclature.
Godeys Lady's Book June edition features four fashion plates from Mesera house and A T Stewart Co. New York. It showcases latest summer styles for water resort wardrobes with six colored figures including children's dresses. Also includes cottage architecture crochet work and fruit preserving receipts valuable to housekeepers.
The Atlantic Monthly table of contents lists articles and features including West-eminent talent in columns, Healthy lungs guide, Violet Planting poem, The Hancock House and its Founder, Why Thomas was discharged, Light and dark, Wet Weather Work, The Member from Foxden, Mountains and their Origin, Camilla's Concert, Spring of the Capital, Horrors of St Domingo, and Reviews and Literary Notices. July number opens the twelfth volume.
Davis DeWolf House on Hope street has been repainted and redesigned with modern conveniences. Davis keeps the latest newspapers for patrons while they wait in a clean orderly saloon that attracts a liberal local patronage.
The Street Surveyor reports a fence erected along the shore wall from the Steam Sugar Refinery to Peck's Wharf. The site had long been unsafe for pedestrians at night especially in winter, and the last town meeting appropriated funds for the project.
A fine stalactite specimen from a recently discovered Cove near Matanzas, Cuba, was brought to town by William Foles. It is mounted for display in the display window at the store of Mr. J. N. Burgese on Hope Street. Recent warm weather saw a shaded thermometer reading as high as 92.
Sergeant George Alger of this town serving with Company B Fifth Rhode Island Volunteers received a brass snare drum from his unit in Camp Anthony North Carolina dated April 30 1863. The letter praises his steadiness at posts on Roanoke Newbern Fort Macon Roll's Mills Kinston Whitehall Goldsboro and during the siege of Washington and asks him to recall camp life and friendship if he returns home to Rhode Island. Signed by First Sergeant Sanvyn W Bornanxs for Company B.
Report from Parnix Lerroux Virginia on May 9 1863 confirms the siege of Suffolk has ended. Longstreet’s forces reportedly left on the 4th after reconnaissance shows the Rebel lines heavily fortified with artillery and abatis as gunboats threaten from the Nansemond river. Prisoners taken and Rebel provisions scarce amid morale notes from Charleston correspondents.
Experiments with steam navigation on the Erie Canal are reported unsatisfactory. A firm has removed engines from boats and is converting them to horse towing. Ogdensburg Railroad Company has withdrawn eight propellers and sold them to Delaware and Raritan Canal owners.
On Wednesday a resolution denouncing the Government for arresting Vailandigham was offered in the Connecticut Legislature, discussed, and laid on the table by 127 to 89. A similar measure to restore portraits of Ex-Governors Toucey and Seymour to the Senate Chamber was also acted upon.
The report states that all available soldiers on detached service near Washington Baltimore and on Maryland and Virginia railroads will be sent to Hooker's command. Pennsylvania militia will replace them following an offer from Governor Curtin. Color Sergeant Earl P Bowen of the 7th regiment from Fall River raised the national colors on Fredericksburg Heights.
The Soldiers Friend Society lists three months of monetary gifts from Annie Monro and others totaling several dollars, plus hospital stores including wines jellies and Farina. The Sanitary Commission forwardings, a second box of supplies, and requests for aid from the town are noted, with Miss C. M. Shepard as Secretary and Treasurer.
A captured Rebel mail letter from a Confederate officer to his wife describes hunting conscripts. He details four men, hidden dens, and a trap, noting many such hiding places and the tedious task of conscripting. The piece condemns Confederate oppression and broad support from Southern whites under Union opposition.
A passenger from New York aboard the steamer Commodore reports a man fell overboard during the night. The boat was searched but no sign of the missing soldier, whose knapsack and a wife’s letter found in it suggest he lived in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts. The man’s name and regiment are not learned.
The article notes Brigham Young’s stance as a conditional loyalist. In a Tabernacle speech he rebutted secession charges and argued he would not consent to arming soldiers domestically if the U United States government requested troops for battles abroad.
The Richmond Waig reports it will cease newspaper operations due to heavy taxes. The decision ends its publishing activities and leaves readers without the local paper.
The garrison at Fort Adams has received marching orders and will likely pack up for the field within a few days. Col Sanderson and his associate officers have earned the esteem of all who have met them.
The Boston Commonwealth reports plans to have at least one third of the army be Black and disciplined soldiers within twelve months. Details emphasize progress toward inclusive recruitment and improved effectiveness.
A pail left at New London Depot with papers wrapped around it was delayed and sent to Providence where three infant remains were found. Dr. Church, named by witnesses as an abortionist, was arrested after the incident and held on $2,000 bond, with his case postponed for Friday morning.
English journals discuss Charleston news with scientific angles and no urge for intervention. Daniel Walker, once a Young Street storekeeper and English by birth, died by self-inflicted throat wound in a privy at 8 this morning. An inquest led by Coroner John W. Davis noted recent despondency as a potential factor.
A Cincinnati dispatch says 60 guerrillas fired on a train near South Union, routed by the train guard with one killed and one wounded. Rebels mass south of the Cumberland and east of Tennessee, aiming to advance into Kentucky with Gen Buck. Raymond Mississippi defeats reported, Grant seizes Jackson, heavy reinforcements move toward rebels, and another Kentucky invasion is planned to threaten Rosecrans at Murfreesboro.
The telegram from Gen Hurlbut dated Memphis and received in Washington states Gen Grant has taken Jackson. The Capitol is burned. From 5000 to 10000 mounted men are concentrated near Okalona with an advance toward the Memphis railroad.
From the Mississippi Squadron Francspire General Prick reports arrival off the Red River mouth on the 4th instant. On the 5th Fort De Russey was occupied eight miles from the mouth and on the 6th Alexandria was taken without resistance. Gen Banks arrived later and turned the city over. Signed David D. Porter Acting Rear Admiral Comdg Mise. Squadron.
Official dispatches deny any large rebel invasion of Kentucky. Only a force of eleven small regiments under Morgan is mentioned, with reports from Mount Vernon and Somerset dismissed as rebel propaganda to hinder Union reinforcement of Rosecrans in East Tennessee.
Washington May 21 report from Jackson Miss dated May 15 states city fell after a three hour defense and enemy commander Joe Johnson withdrew north to join Vicksburg forces. General U S Grant confirms capture.
The President appoints Gov Wright of Indians to represent the United States at Hamburg. Despite no transport appropriation, funds are subscribed to ship American goods free of charge. Inventors may showcase farming implements and animal produce to attract European interest and profit.
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