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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1862
Page
2
A Civil War era reflection urges resilience amid reverses. It argues for stronger preparations, predicts possible rebel collapse if the Union sustains effort, and calls on the people to support government and Constitution to unleash overwhelming national power.
Adjutant General orders postpone the draft and direct commissioners to perfect enrollment lists. They will add those liable under new legislation and schedule times to include all omitted names. Exemption cases may require surgical exam by Surgeon General Miller. Opportunity to volunteer locally offered to avoid a draft.
A large patriotic assembly in Providence on Monday at the Academy of Music heard speeches by Maj. Miner Sen. Sheffield Rev Clapp Prof Caswell Ex Gov Dyer P A Sinnott Rev Dr Swain and others. Henry Lippitt Ray pledged 1000 to the ward whose enlistment report arrives first to aid volunteers families. Barstow and Mayor Knight followed with 1000 pledges for volunteer families.
Lieutenant Governor Donnelly of Minnesota releases a report on the Tadian massacre listing killed and noting incidents. He estimates actual deaths near two hundred, though earlier counts of killed and missing reach around three hundred eighty five. The document adds remarks on banknote theft in London and General Barnide's reassignment to command of the Army of the Potomac.
An editorial laments strict guard control at the hospital causing delays for those bringing aid to wounded. It notes insufficient supplies, inadequate passes, and requests government action to admit friends and provide passes so volunteers can help without undue hindrance.
Fire discovered around 10 o clock in the attic of the two story High street house occupied by Bro William Manchester. Four Normal School youths slept in the room, a lamp burned, clothing and bedding burned, one border Nelson Sabins burned his hands while battling the flames. Estimated loss about $150. Also noted are advertisements for War Telegram Marking Maps from L Prang Co and related maps from B B Russell with prices.
Fragments found in the pocket of the late Captain Benjamin Church after a March engagement on Wilmington Island near Savannah include a splintered knife a broken tin match box flattened buttons and a brass regimental figure. The items are believed to have saved his life.
The regiment moved from Yorktown to Alexandria by Sept 1 and then to Cloud's Mills. It traveled to Centreville, returned to Alexandria, went by steamer to Georgetown, marched to Chain Bridge, proceeded beyond Tonallytown, and finished at Great Falls. The march covered areas eight to sixteen miles from Washington and Seneca River.
The Wazaern Baptise Association held its 96th anniversary at the Baptial Church in Warren. Rev 0 H Malcom of Newport preached from James 2 26. Letters show 19 churches in the Association, 15 with pastors, and total membership 3090.
A garden bush near our office now bears a second crop of white Snowball flowers. It blossomed after biotoms earlier in the season and within a week produced a harvest nearly as large as the first. In Cincinnati, 25 000 citizens enrolled themselves and formed into companies in a single day.
The record covers arraignments and verdicts including Thomas K. Phinney pleading nolo contendere for assault and battery with a five dollar fine, a guilty verdict for Peter Duffy resisting an officer, and a $158.04 verdict for Betsey Myrick v Charles T. Child over wages on the ship Covington. It also notes a habeas corpus petition for Michael Nelligan dismissed and a missing plaintiff in John P. Jayne v Burtoc. Distances describe travel from Frederick Maryland to nearby towns and rail routes to Harrisburg and Washington.
Captain Hudson informs the President of Pacifico Mail Co New York that the Golden Gate crew landed safe ninety miles down the coast under third officer. He states no treasure will be saved and twenty two more passengers survived the wreck.
A Paris organized French company plans cotton cultivation in Algeria. M. Cordier reported there is clear potential to grow cotton profitably in Algeria and that French manufacturers would be freed from paying tribute to foreign cotton growers.
In Boston the Aquarian Garpens presents curiosities from around the world with Gen Tom Thumb and Com Nutt in a skill trial. Barnum offers a $1000 prize to the Lilliputian who proves himself the most talented and attractive.
The nine month quotas of Rehoboth Sowerset Swansey and Seekonk have been formed into a company attached to the Third Regiment M V M. An election in Rehoboth selected Captain Otis A. Baker of Rehoboth First Lieutenant Robert Crossman of Dighton and Second Lieutenant Joseph Gibbs of Somerset.
The Portland Argus reports a letter from Gen Heintzelman to an army officer in Portland accusing Gen Pope of being outgeneraled by rebel commanders in late battles. It notes improvements expected once Gen McClellan organizes the forces.
One rebel prisoner at Portsmouth Grove tried to escape on a tug boat Saturday afternoon. He boarded the vessel near nightfall but was spotted before reaching Providence wharf. Officer Cranston apprehended him and returned him to the lock-up.
The Richmond Examiner notes several officers wounded in action including Generals Gens Ewell Jenkins Mallone Trimble and others. It states Cols Moana Marshall Gadberry from South Carolina were killed and Cols Biabon Moore and McGowan wounded.
The complaint by Bape and his friends of Gen Porter claims the battle on Friday showed a feeble demonstration as the right wing was avoided and the Seventh Regiment left Providence on Wednesday afternoon under Colonel Bliss. The men were in fine spirits and the regiment is urged to provide good service. The Richmond Examiner discusses cotton and corn policy as rebels fear starvation without corn and annihilation without cotton. Rockville, Tenn. is reported recaptured by a Grant detachment from Fort Donelson.
The Philadelphia Press reports Gen. Stuart crossed to Poolesville Maryland near the Potomac showing a large rebel force. They captured a detachment of the First Massachusetts Cavalry and were welcomed by local residents, with farms and supplies in view. The invasion appears to be a continuation of the war with the rebels planning to stay or fight rather than recross the Potomac.
A Tribune correspondent recounts Gen Stevens dying at Chantilly as he led the 79th Highlanders in a charge against a rebel force near Centreville. He seized the colors from a wounded sergeant, urged his men forward, and fell with the flag in his hands, mortally wounded by a ball to the temple.
Baltimore correspondent reports Mayor General Pope arrived by 7 o clock train from Washington. He will assume immediate command in the West and is in citizen dress but recognized by travelers. Pope shows careworn look yet confidence in vindicating his generalship. General McDowell accompanies him and offers no military details. A companion notes the rebel incursion seems less serious than public fear.
A speaker, Paxson Browniew or similar, addresses a crowd praising loyal Pennsylvanians and warning rebels aim to invade the North. He claims rebels plan to attack Philadelphia and New York, threaten Washington, and levy tribute on citizens. The talk stresses unity and readiness to defend the Union.
A foraging party from Cumberland Gap clashed with Federals near Tope in a sharp skirmish. Rebels drove back Union troops, fired upon them from a damaged boat, and seized government funds and officers before burning the vessel and selling three enslaved men on the spot.
Major General Wool reports that about 400 Confederate cavalry attacked his outposts in Western Virginia. They were defeated with roughly 50 prisoners, horses, and arms captured. Our casualties were two killed and ten wounded, including Capt. Grosvenor and Lieut. Logan of the 12th Minnesota Cavalry. The enemy’s loss likely exceeded ours, though not precisely known. Brig. Gen Lanzo Jouivs Waits commands yet preserves state honor.
New Orleans advices from the steamer Potomac say rebels threaten to attack the city with exaggerated estimates of their strength. Union leaders believe the city would fall only if captured, but gunboats could drive them off. Entrenchments at Warrollton and a large Union force provide protection, with reinforcements from Pennsylvania aboard the Ocean Queen.
A Newburn letter reports Hawkin's Zouaves led by Orderly Sergeant Green defeating about 1400 rebels near Plymouth after an hour of battle. They captured Col Garrett a lieutenant and 40 prisoners along with many horses. 3 Hawkin’s soldiers were killed. The action reflects high credit on Sergeant Green.
Maj Prince arrived with dispatches from Fort Ridgely as Capts Grant and Anderson led a small infantry party into battle against about 250 Sioux 18 miles from the fort. Whites built earthworks from dead horses and earth and held out until Col Sibley arrived to relieve them. Thirteen whites were killed and 47 wounded, most residents of St Paul.
Havana AP correspondent details the pirate steamer Ovieto now called Florida. She carried three 68 pounders per side and two 100 pounder swivels, faced authorities in Cardenas, suffered fever and desertions, and finally put to sea with most crew ill. Separate dispatches describe Rebel advances near Poolesville and Washington NC, a gunboat explosion, and patrols near Middletown and Fonktown with heavy casualties and a captured English salt ship valued at $850,000.
Dispatches describe rebel forces estimated at thousands moving toward Harper’s Ferry and Frederick, with hospitals and stores burned by retreating troops. Union cavalry under Farnworth engages near Poolesville and Davis Town, taking prisoners and recapturing men. Reports from New York and Cincinnati note evacuations, fort explosions, and legislative talks on war measures and emancipation.
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