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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1861
Page
2
A long critic of Southern conspiracy argues the movement is a revolutionary bid, not political reform. It questions the right of revolution, the constitutional remedies used, and contrasts evils of war with those of continued bondage, naming figures like Henry F. Newell and events from town court sessions.
A call to Bristol residents to form and mobilize a full company for the Union war effort. The article contrasts Bristol's apathy with other towns that have raised fall companies, urging able bodied men and influential citizens to awaken to patriotism and contribute to preserving the Constitution and Union. It stresses the need for immediate action to prevent Northern neglect from aiding Southern aims.
Lieut Joax Glackin died in Boston at an advanced age born 1819 in this town son of the late John Glackin. He lived in Pawtucket Woonsocket and joined Co A Ninth Regiment serving under Capt Pitman and Gen Franklin Pierce. He fought in all Mexican War battles and aided Pierce's staff. Funeral at Pawtucket drew a large crowd with local guards escort to the cemetery and Episcopal services by Rev Dr Taft.
The Providence Society for the Encouragement of Domestic Industry showcased fruit, flowers, and after a report in the Providence Journal, noted a prominent gardener Mr Rubert Ogg of John R Gardner’s Ferry Hill display a pineapple plant as the state’s first. Premiums awarded include $5 to Robert Hogg for best ornamental leaved plants and $2 to J DeWolf Perry for best two shell beans.
The third Rhode Island regiment departed Providence on the steamer Commodore for New York and will join Gen Sherman to be drilled daily at the Virginia camp. Rev A H Clapp gave blessing before departure and Father Quion spoke briefly urging devotion to the country. He urged naming the regiment Slocum's Avengers, a request echoed by the company. They passed Fort Adams with thirty four guns salute as Commodore reached New York on Sunday morning.
FF Lewis Richmond of this town has been appointed aid-de-camp to General Burnside and will assume duties at once. He served as a private in the first regiment of volunteers from this state and fought at Bull Run, with high expectations for effectiveness in his new role.
The September term opened in this town with Justices Brayton and Bosworth. Docket items include continued cases against Gardner and Coggeshall, judgments against Parlington and Puff, and divorc e petitions granted. News adds Capt. Nathan B Heath has been appointed Acting Master in the U. S. Navy and ordered to report aboard the Augusta in Brooklyn.
In almost every town in the state war ren has a full company and Barrington about forty members practicing military exercises several times weekly. The piece asks if Bristol will raise a similar company and argues many should prepare to defend their rights, the Constitution and the Union.
Superintendent Col. M T Bennett announces Bristol Steam Mill will start Monday and operate until on hand cotton is worked up. Hope merchants find benefit in keeping it running through winter. shared sentiment that it would bring joy to many.
A reader questions Union sympathy in town, condemning peace advocates who doubt government strength. He cites critics of Davis Floyd and Fremont and predicts treasonous stance after rebellion is crushed, while praising citizens who monitor and resist treasonous talk.
John Vyagudrowa, a New Orleans resident formerly from Boston, was arrested in Providence on a charge of holding an insismission in a Louisishay regiment. He had been visiting friends in Boston Providence and Bristol and was moved to Fort Lafayette by Marshal Sanford of Providence after departing for New York.
The St Michael's Church Sabbath School plans a morning trip to Nayatt for a clam bake and chowder event with participants from the Sunday program.
The writer narrates a cold rainy London Sunday visiting Dr Cum ming at Crown Court Long Acre and attending St Pauls with family. He recalls a seating dispute with a gentleman, notes the minister’s minute Bible lesson, and describes a later excursion to Sydenham Windsor Castle Virginia Water and Stoke Churchyard with reflections on memory, faith, and the pull of home.
From Baltmarx and Washington and New York dispatches noting a Mississippi regiment mutiny near Leesburg and march for home. Philadelphia leaders press Delaware River fortifications while Home Guard arms. McClellan restores oath and 79th regiment. Hawkins forms North Carolina unit. Faulkner sent to New York. 13 Confederate regiments reportedly desert since Hatteras. Butler plans new expedition. Milner arrested in New York with $30,000 seized from a burning arms scheme.
Gen Rosecrans advances against Floyd with 5000 rebels atop a Gauley river mountain near Canvix Ferry. Col Lyle leads Irish in the attack, Lowe and McCook fall, 15 Union dead, 70 wounded. Floyd withdraws at night leaving baggage and cattle, Ohio brigades suffer heavy losses but triumph ends in recall at dawn.
The Rhode Island General Assembly pledged vigorous war prosecution and sent a copy to the President. Governor Sprague communicated the resolution and Washington acknowledged Rhode Island’s liberal share of support, praising the state’s loyalty and resolve in defending the Union.
Capt Welch of the schooner Mary Alice says vessels are fitting out as privateers in Charleston. The Beauregard under Capt Silby with 40 men sails Sept 1. Steamer South Carolina alias Bol Ron, Capt Coxatter with 80 men. The Rattlesnake 30 men acts as battery ship, crew mostly jailed for refusing to serve after Petrel loss. Privateersmen from rebel states chiefly from New York and associated with abolitionist networks.
The fore rowing vessels owned wholly or in part at the south were seized at Newport on Monday by Marshal Sanford. The schooner 8 P Brown with cargo, Maine Law, Wabash and J K Baloch were taken. the latter three had no cargo. The captain of the Greenwich boat Jenny Lind waited off the harbor to grant Sanford a chance to seize J K Baloch, as the case had not reached him and he had set course for Providence.
Providence Press reports the death of Samuel P Sweet Jr from typhoid fever after Bull Run service with Company 8. He died Tuesday and was buried at a hospital chapel with fellow units present. His last words showed readiness to meet his Maker.
A letter from Port Spain dated August 5 reports the Sumter has rested a week in the port awaiting the packet. British sloop-of-war from Grenada has joined the scene. Sumter officers mingle with locals, receiving coal spars water. Alleged inquiries for gunpowder and government signage honor visitors.
A man named William M. Pearce was struck by the 6 PM Warren and Bristol train near Kettle Point Cove. He suffered a broken left hip and head injuries from a fall on the rocky bank, received treatment at Warren’s Commercial Hotel, and is reported to be recovering with hopes of improvement. The accident is attributed to his drinking. railroad staff are not blamed.
The New York Commercial notes a growing expedition fitted at the port for a distant purpose. Troops concentrate as ships, including the Baltic and Vanderbilt, are prepared for transport with thousands of men and provisions. The Atlantic remains docked and ready for quick rent, while light draft gunboats await a disclosed mission.
The New York Tribune notes Gen. McClellan aims to divide the army into independent corps under a central head. The reform simplifies duty, speeds orders, and prevents misinterpretation in field movements.
A quack tone ad promises heart warming effects from Herrick Allen's Gold Medal Saberatus. It urges readers to visit Depot 112 Library Street in New York to buy the product and claims it will make a heart hard as adamant and joyful.
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