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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1864
Page
2
A historical brief notes Abraham Lincoln of Illinois as presidential candidate with Andrew Johnson of Tennessee as running mate. The fragment identifies the the ticket and states the key officials involved.
The writer argues that peace advocates and copperheads push for a political realignment as the Union fights the rebellion. He warns readers to stay vigilant, calm, and avoid sensationalism while noting Northern leaders and protests shaping the 1864 campaign amid wartime strain at Petersburg and Atlanta.
In a chat with a neighbor, Poor Richard explains why he buys Uncle Sam’s three year notes at seven and three tenths percent. He criticizes high risk ventures, praises government securities for security, uniform income, and marketability, and advocates investing to aid the country.
The Democratic Nations Convention at Chicago nominates President George B. Clellan and Vice President George A. Pangelon with Georgeis Ticks as running mate.
A reader letter from August 29 1864 describes severe drought across the Kennebec valley with hot sun and scant rainfall. Barley and oats suffer while wheat shows some fine fields, yet overall an estimated one third of average crops will be harvested. Potatoes face late blight risk as frost threats loom and large fires accompany the drought.
William R. Watson died at his Providence residence after a brief illness. Born in South Kingstown in 1800, he graduated from Brown University in 1823 and served as clerk of the Providence County court from 1827 to 1853, later holding posts as cashier of the Bank of North America and City Bank of Providence. He held multiple offices including collector at the port, surveyor general, Secretary of State, State Auditor, and president of City Insurance Company, celebrated for faithful service and popular leadership in his final duties.
The governor issues a proclamation stating Rhode Island has met its quota under all calls through voluntary enlistments and that no draft is necessary. He urges citizens to continue supporting enlistment efforts.
A field officer asserts the war could end this fall if the North reinforces and sustains armies. The piece warns against political distraction from the main issue and cites the Richmond Examiner saying a single Yankee success would silence peace factions in the North and revive calls for war.
General Burnside reached Providence Tuesday evening, arriving on a paturn from the White Mountains. He was greeted by local officials and residents noting his visit to the capital.
The assessor of taxes estimates the town's combined real and personal estate at 3 453 600 dollars with real estate 2 135 800 and personal property 1 317 800. Real estate up 63 000 and personal up 1 700 from 1863. Tax rate is 80 cents per 100 dollars, total tax 27 628 80. The list names individuals corporations and estates paying one hundred dollars and up, including Nathaniel Bullock 243 20 and the Bristol Gaslight Co 128 00, with numerous other names and amounts, followed by Soldiers' Friend Society contributions and numerous charitable donations and shipments to soldiers, berries, wine, linen, and other supplies coordinated by local committees and forwarded to Portsmouth Grove and Providence Relief Association in August 1864.
The State Street Methods excursion to Oakland Grove last Friday drew about seven hundred participants mainly women and children. Special trains made travel hard for some, but volunteers like Mr. Wheeler sold many dinner tickets benefiting the Sunday School treasury. The event showcased the school’s prosperity and offered thanks to its managers and supporters.
A basket of large, luscious grapes was received Tuesday morning from a vine in John N. Burgess’s yard on Constitution Street. The crop ripened earlier this year than in years past, about September 1, and the print shop extends thanks to the donor for this fragrant bounty.
The Congregational Sabbath School of Barrington held a clambake at Oakland Grove Nayatt last Tuesday with invitees from Bristol and Pawtucket churches. The gathering was large and the feast bountiful and enjoyed by all. Proceeds will fund a newly purchased organ for the Barrington Congregational Society.
The town Democrats fired a salute Thursday to honor Gen McClellan’s nomination for the Presidency. No injuries reported. The Town Guugail and Court of Probate hold their regular monthly meeting Monday afternoon at two o clock in the Council Chamber.
Captain J G Joyca of Warren has bought the evictioner Mary H Mifflin of Providence on private terms and will continue in the coasting business under Captain John Champlin thereafter departing from Warren.
A Tuesday evening program at Lawn Hall presented by Carl Wee drew an intelligent audience. Madame Stephani led as resistive host while the crowd showed approval and general satisfaction with repeated applause.
A series of short items notes suicides in Lawrence Massachusetts and Terra Haute Indiana, a man’s death by self inflicted wound citing liquor ruin, and a letter about brain infirmity. Also listed are a sham 25 dollar promotion for mint cents, a rebel army update, a horse box stall request, and various minor local incidents including accidents and an auctioned enslaved person’s bell.
War bulletin from Washington August 29 reports the capture and surrender of Fort Morgan based on dispatches from General Grant and General Sherman via Richmond and Mobile papers. Grant cites unexpected surrender while Mobile press remains hopeful. Sherman’s movement to seize rebel supply lines credited as successful.
Grant reports Fort Morgan fell after heavy bombardment. Page destroyed the fort and spiked guns. 531 garrison sent to New Orleans with 17 killed. wounded unknown. Grant notes 4000 enemy below Grant's Pass. No new operations near Petersburg or Charleston. Sherman's and Sheridan's positions update.
Gen Burnside spoke from a hotel balcony to a large crowd in Centre Marbor after a Belknap's Band serenade. He urged unity, voiced confidence in government victory, and contrasted Northern resilience with Confederate strain.
A block of silver formed as a writing desk valued at 4232 dollars was recently shipped from Nevada to the Sanitary Commission. The passage notes a rise in U S wealth in the 1880s and mentions railway expansion under General Grant’s line. It also reports hardship in Northern Alabama and advertises Brown’s Bronchial Troches as a safe throat remedy.
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