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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1861
Page
2
In a persuasive argument the author urges unity after the war, citing history from the English and American revolutions. The piece emphasizes natural laws, eventual fraternity, and the collapse of sectional animosity when slavery ends, projecting a future of shared government and equal respect.
It is believed Mexico serves as the channel for rebel communications and supply to Europe. Regular monthly mail routes exist and letters reach England via British steamers. Mexican ports may be used for arms imports. the Rio Grande route has been shut by the blockade, with two vessels captured carrying Enfield rifles. Rebel commissioners reportedly sought a Mexican port to depart for England rather than using a steamship that allegedly ran the blockade. The Mexican government should be alerted to this.
A Providence arrest targets Harvey F Bacon known as Bacon & Co who obtained butter and other country produce from New York and Pennsylvania and failed to return goods. His operation extended to Providence and he faces charges for a major swindle as detectives tie him to a Boston ring broken up January 2. Also noted are missionary travelers and a Rhode Island regiment member who captured a spy and will be rewarded.
The Bristol County Court of Common Pleas opened its October term with Judge Bosworth presiding. Edward Cornell of Warren faced a perjury indictment, pleaded not guilty, and the case was continued. A replevin appeal between Moses G Whitney and Samuel Read was argued, with a June incident about cattle impounded by a town pound keeper under public law discussed. The court disposed of civil docket cases without juries, and editorial notes praised The Provingence Evening Press and Newport votes approving $875,000 for railroad right of way, with negotiations to follow.
The Arkansas papers report many Creek Todiana refusing to join the rebels and raising atara and stripes at North Fork. They number about 1700, operating with Kansas troops against the rebels. Ben McCullough has moved against them with around 3000 Indians and a regiment under Col Cooper.
Navy Department places Lieut G Al Scott USN under arrest after returning to Philadelphia with the Keystone State rather than pursuing the pirate Sumter as ordered. The note explains his ship followed different instructions and then returned to the United States. A fire on Beach Street destroyed a building, two stables, two houses, and a carpenter shop causing about $5000 in loss with $1800 insurance. Delia A widow of Lieut Henry A Prescott is granted $22.50 monthly pension. Barbetta widow of Frederick Bubb receives $5.50 monthly.
The Juno under Capt Robinson from New York bound for Weymouth ran ashore on the beach behind Fort Adams after a heavy Sunday night blow. It was refloated Wednesday with the cargo saved but damaged. The American Shipmasters Association records nine months ending September show 181 seamen lost overboard and by other causes aboard various vessels. Gov Andrews designates a day of thanksgiving on the 21st for the Mayflower compact anniversary. The State Prisoners from Fort Lafayette arrived at Boston aboard the Steamer State of Maine, landed at Fort Warren. The Navy Department orders an ironclad ship to be built in Philadelphia for eight months readiness.
The Bristol Female Charitable Society was discussed at a Baptist Church service led by Rev. Hubbard. About forty dollars was collected for the society, which has existed nearly fifty years. The piece urges the society to publish annual reports to boost awareness and donations.
The High School and North and South Grammar Schools present a program of declarations dialogues tableaus charades recitations and singing by a fifty-voice choir at the Town Hall Friday evening next commencing 7 1 2 oclock Proceeds go to aid Bristol Volunteers families Tickets priced at 15 cents
The town learns that Captain James D. Ingraham has been appointed by the Secretary of the Navy as Acting Master in the Navy. A long time shipmaster, he is well versed on the coast and is expected to be a capable and efficient officer. Rev. Mr. Stowe of St Michael's Church declined a Chaplaincy in the 16th New York Regiment and will remain in his current post.
A letter from Rev. Mr. Jameson recounts the Chaplain of the Second Rhode Island regiment praising Bristol ladies for aid. He notes good health, discipline, Sabbath observance, and daily dress parade devotions. He requests blankets, woolen socks, and under clothing to help sustain soldiers in damp weather and appeals for prayers.
Warren October 30 1861 correspondence discusses how news from Commander Dupont’s private secretary allegedly stealing charts and orders affects readers. Some feel despondent while others grow resolute to defend the government and weed out traitors in the loyal states.
Alfred Peabody Frederick Peabody Philip D Easterbrooks Samuel R Chafes and others left Tuesday for Camp Brightwood near Washington to join the Bristol county company under Captain Goff in a muster move before departure.
The report details Gen Scott's contemplated retirement due to infirmities and notes Union strategic moves to Manassas. It covers Beauregard's Bull Run report, McClellan and Fremont rumors, naval preparations, and various battlefield and political developments as of late October.
From Washington Oct 29 a military order prepared earlier for Baltimore and Ohio repair has not been officially promulgated and is believed suspended or rescinded Col Baker's body embalmed for display in Philadelphia before going to California Darisz town Oct 29 a scow with 31 guns 42 haversacks and 3 knapsacks found in the Potomac likely used to move Baker's command to Virginia shore as bodies drift downstream Patienceg Oct 28 Illinois regiments attack 100 rebel cavalry near Saratoga Cumberland River routing them with 13 killed 24 captured and horses and gear seized New York Oct 31 Kentucky reports say rebels retreating, conflicting with Gen Thomas Savannah pirate case unsettled
The steamer Columbia with Havana dates to the 25th has arrived. The rebel steamer Theodora captained by Jackwood left Havana on the 23rd for Charleston, landed Mason and Slidell, took arms and provisions on return, and was presented a silk flag. Meade and twenty passengers were aboard. Council General Shufeldt telegraphed San Din to proceed to Havana. The scene reflects rising tensions with a large fleet being prepared for Mexico and the British Consul meeting rebel commissioners in uniform.
Official report details Battery B Rhode Island Artillery at Ball’s Bluff on October 21 1861. Lieut George W Adams describes Captain Vaughn and Lieut Bramhall bravely crossing the river with one piece, the crew fighting through fire until most were shot or drowned. Casualties included one siege cannon lost with seven horses. Sergeant Tucker severely wounded, several others missing or killed. Addenda note Gen Stone praised the wounded and the battery's bravery.
Kate daughter of B Lawrence a leading Morrisiana NY figure has joined the Ursuline convent. She was heir to a large fortune and dressed as a bride in diamonds before taking the veil, then wore the plain robes of the order.
Marden Loskie, formerly of Seabrook and master of the schooner Palm, returned from the Bay to this port. He stopped at Halifax to sell mackerel worth about 700 dollars, kept the money, and vanished. The Palm later arrived home on Friday, sent by the American Consul.
A wide array of brief items reports a military depot in the University of Michigan, plus local mishaps and wartime notes. Mentions include a three yolk egg from West Newbury, flag gifts to Col Howell Cobb, and missing soldiers from the 20th Massachusetts among other scattered notices.
General order from Major General McClellan commends officers and men of the Fifteenth and Twentieth Massachusetts First California Tammany Regiments and the First Rhode Island Battery for their conduct near Harrison's Island after a difficult engagement. He notes they faced 5,000 to 7,000 attackers, and expresses confidence they will prevail in future encounters, praising Stone's division and announcing McCuracan’s staff confirmation.
Flags presented in Touro Park to the 1st Rhode Island Regiment detachments were received by Mayor Cranston and Brig. Gen. Burnside. A parade from the Armory to City Hall and Park featured Company F under 2d Lieut. Slocum, Col Swan, and the Naval Academy Band. Burnside spoke for the regiment. cheers followed in a large audience.
A letter from Rhode Island Artillery reports a fierce attempt to cross a river where Brigadier General Baker was killed. The writer claims heavy losses with many artillerymen killed or wounded, and that he swam to safety after abandoning a piece.
The most reliable accounts from Secassia describe rebels as short of arms and ammunition and lacking winter clothing and blankets. They reportedly have provisions but cannot sustain troops for long, making a rapid fleak possible while their numbers dwindle.
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