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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1861
Page
2
The piece argues war demoralizes soldiers and the people, urging steadfast faith, prayer, and moral influence to sustain troops. It calls for humility in conduct, compassion for enemies, and continued religious support, including Bibles and Sunday worship, to strengthen spirit and preserve humanity.
The article celebrates residents with ties to both regions who pledge to defend the Union. It highlights Thomas Gladding of Leavenworth Kansas, son of Capt Josiah Gladding, who once lived in Virginia and now serves in the Staff of Major General Stone, prepared to defend the country in any emergency.
A ten year old boy fell from Thames street dock between Sugar Refinery and Peck's wharf and was rescued by Frank Bowen. The incident prompts a call for a five foot wall on the west side of the street to prevent future accidents and possible town damages.
The General Assembly of this State will assemble in Newport on Tuesday to count votes for Governor and general officers and conduct naval business. The Lieut. Governor elect has returned from Washington with volunteers. Governor Sprague is expected home soon to attend. The body may act on volunteer appropriations for both regiments. The Newport News hopes election day will be observed as usual despite the national situation.
A nine year old son of Owen M Elroy of Warrea fell from the railroad Bridge over Palmer's River on Monday forenoon and drowned before aid could reach him. The body was recovered the same day.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a request in Edgartown for a copy of the General Laws of Massachusetts enacted by the 1861 legislature. The text references names and terms but is incomplete, yielding a partial record of a legal publication inquiry.
Town Meeting held to fill vacancies in the General Assembly. W S Bayley resigned from the Senate seat left by Samuel W Church in Town Mactan. Samuel Onareh was elected senator and J Geepl A B as representative. no other business conducted.
A May 18 1801 Bristol town hall gathering united citizens to support a volunteer company. W H Bayley chaired, officers were elected, speakers urged patriotism, and a Bristol pastor’s letter lamented lack of a local company while urging swift enlistment to defend freedom and the Union.
A notice urges unemployed locals in Bristol to take up land and plant corn or potatoes. It notes many acres are available for tilling and can be hired or shared, promising fall crops as remuneration. It stresses immediate action to secure livelihoods.
Weather remains cool and backward due to heavy rains. Seed planted by farmers rotted or washed out, forcing a second planting after March and cold snaps. The community awaits Mr. Church's early potato crop to see how it turns out.
Fire alarm Wednesday night at about 10 o clock was caused by a blaze in a field at the town south side where a group of boys gathered old barrels for burning. The flames drew a crew to the scene and caused property concerns but no injuries were reported.
The June issue lists Agnes of Sorrento Greek Lines The Rose Enthroned A Bag of Meal Napoleon the Third Concerning Things Slowly Learnt American Navigation Denmark Vesey New York Seventh Regiment Army Hymn The Pickpockets and Stealing’s Rebellion Recent American Publication The July number will feature Harriet Beecher Stowe Bayard Taylor Nathaniel Hawthorne Oliver Wendell Holmes James Russell Lowell and other eminent writers.
A Thursday evening charity concert directed by Professor J. P. Pierce drew a large Bristol audience to support the local volunteer company. Twenty five Bristol performers and three Warren ladies gave a harmonious program with the Star Spangled Banner sung in costume. The event was well managed and praised for patriotic effort and generous support from Bristol and Warren attendees.
A town meeting will be held on Monday June 3 to consider appropriating funds and address any other business brought before the meeting. The notice references a war rant by the Town Clerk and a reference to the meeting in another column.
Sunday sermons focused on national challenges and were described as patriotic and appropriate. Evening services centered on prayer for the country, with well attended church gatherings across town.
A correspondent in the Valley of the Connecticut River extols returning to intensive cultivation as a response to foreseen shortages and wartime disruptions. He argues landholders should plant corn and rye to feed families and sustain the union, while urging unity and Gospel renewal to end the rebellion. He pleads for wide land use, patriotic duty, and peace through industry.
The Finance Committee and Executive Committee of the Providance District of the Methodist Episcopal Church met in New Bedford Monday and voted that the annual encampment at Wasiijan Grove Martha's Vineyard should commence on Tuesday the 8th of August. Improvements include a new proberger's stand and seating for 4000.
The 2d Maine Regiment under Col Jameson with 860 men passed through Fall River Wednesday night at midnight en route to New York aboard the steamer State of Maine.
The city buzzes with Civil War fervor as drills surge, rents fall, and a 100 foot flagstaff rises at the public landing. Civic leaders oath allegiance, and a thirty four gun salute rings out while Rhode Island troops swell Camp Danjeon to nearly nine thousand.
The writer tours the Royal Palace basement treasures in Dresden, admiring diamonds and regalia while noting the Green Vaults hold priceless stones and ivory carvings. A visit to Dr Farance’s school highlights home comforts, followed by a Bavarian church fire spectacle with antique fire engines and crowds.
A traveler reflects on the Dresden picture gallery in Florence of Germany, praising Raphael's Madonna di San Sisto, the German and Italian works, and the vast engraving collection. The writing notes the art’s spiritual impact, the crowd at the guard change, and a fleeting memory of Viennese beauty.
At a War ren town meeting on Monday evening last the vote repealing aid to volunteers was overturned. The town unanimously resolved to pay ten dollars per month for three months to volunteers in the Warren Artillery entering U S service under the governor’s call, limited to eighty three men. A separate appropriation not exceeding five hundred dollars was approved to support volunteers and recruit for the Warren Artillery as part of the statewide regimental effort.
Lord Lyons advises British vessels to depart Mobile quickly after a blockade begins. He notes fifteen days to leave after blockade starts, but no cargo may be taken out once the blockade is effective and ships risk confiscation if they try to sail with cargo. The blockade’s effectiveness only begins when the blockading squadron appears off the port.
The Argo, a Bath Maine bound tobacco ship from Richmond, captured near Hampton Roads by the Minnesota, was released by order of the administration after Bremen citizens protested. Cargo valued at $150,000, consigned to Bremen, with Argo ownership tied to Bremen. Fort Pickens braces for Bragg assault as 10,000 soldiers prepare mortars and batteries. Major Ben McCulloch from Texas is present to oversee operations.
Washington May 24 reports stirred by sudden troop movements into Virginia with Alexandria allegedly occupied by New York Zouaves the 14th and 69th New York and New Jersey regiments Ellsworth who retrieved a secession flag was shot dead by a concealed foe his body brought to Washington National Cathedral unclear if Johnson acted alone or with others. troops reportedly numbered 6000 to 10000 in the morning.
Washington dispatches describe a clash near Sewall's Point at the mouth of the Elizabeth River where the steamer Freeborn engaged a rebel battery as the Monticello fought nearby. The action disabled several rebel forces, with shells and shots driving the defenders away. casualties were not confirmed.
A Herald letter from the steamship Mount Vernon dated May 2 reports the Chesapeake fight. Casualties include Cole, Denice, Greenough, Wheipley mortally wounded. Thall and Ferguson dead. three more wounded. Rebels fired grape and ram from about 100 men. Baltimore had 20. Vernon arrived late, aided removal of wounded and repositioned forces. Washington dispatch notes 1856 code deeming privateering piracy. Europe inclined to accept it.
Washington dispatch reports Alexandria appears deserted with four to five thousand residents having left since early troubles. 500 troops are stationed there with Minie rifles. Virginians estimate state troops at 50 to 85 thousand and say Davis plans to shift the fighting to Pennsylvania. Governor Letcher urges soldiers to vote for secession. Some areas may force voters to declare for the Union to ensure State control.
May 22 dispatch notes Col. Lewis regiment moved from damp quarters to Federal Hill amid rumors of further seizures in the city. Steamer Georgia reports quiet at Old Point Comfort as a Massachusetts Regiment arrives to cheering crowds. Occasional distant shots heard by blockading squadron, cause unclear, possibly overhauling weavers. Monticello reportedly struck by a shot at Sewell's Point.
On May 22 Wasmaoron held a flag hoisting at the Post Office Department with the President delivering a brief speech followed by Secretaries Blair, Seward, and Smith. The event drew great enthusiasm, music, and hurrahs.
Voters in Virginia will vote Thursday on secession, tax reform proposals, and state constitutional amendment. Legislature members and Congress delegates are on the ballot, though some Union supporters challenge a suspensive mandate.
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