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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1863
Page
2
A town newspaper laments unpaid subscriptions and proposes a reading room for borrowers at the office. It invites readers to join a Newspaper Borrowers Club to support the printer and ensure continued weekly publication.
The Rhode Island voter turnout shows overwhelming approval for the Union administration and Lincoln policies. Prominent leaders Samuel W. Church and Joseph M. Blake secure acclaim, while a second representative race ends without a clear winner. The town hosts a National Freedmen Relief Association event with Rev. D. O. Staynes, inviting broad participation. Sergeant Wingate receives a naval promotion, and local baptisms occur in Fall River.
The returns confirm Nathan F. Dizon elected to Congress from the Western District by a majority of 1022 over George J. Browne and 992 over all. In General Assembly, Smith supporters gain 7 members to 26, with 6 vacancies. Senate tally favors Smith with 20 members plus the Lieutenant Governor, while opponents have 10 and 2 vacancies. House shows 51 for Smith, 16 for opponents, and 4 vacancies.
Death announced of Private Adame Bennett of Company E, 12th Regiment R. V. at the U S Army General Hospital Baltimore after arriving from Fortress Monroe in a frail condition with consumption. He was 37, son of the late Captain Martin Bennett, leaving a widow and two children. his remains expected to arrive home this morning.
Demand for most produce stayed active last week with about 1300 bushels of carrots and turnips changing hands at fair prices. Onions are dull with nominal prices trending downward. no sales noted and around 1000 bushels shipped. Potatoes abundant and hay dull at 18 to 20 dollars per ton.
Real estate at the corner of Hope and State Streets was offered at auction on Wednesday last by Gr. HH. Reynolds Exq Auctioneer and sold for 3215. Bullockkeq and Dr S. B. Crary were the purchasers.
The article describes a major Methodist conference with Bishop Jones preaching at the Methodist church and nine young men admitted to the order of Elders. Dr. Durbin delivers a memorable sermon on incarnation and revelation. The conference announces appointments across districts including Providence, London, and Sandwich with Paul Townsend as Presiding Elder and multiple church assignments.
Miss Nancy Bardin died at ninety three in this town on Sunday morning after a long life spent mostly here born in Warren in December 1769. She retained sharp mind and reading ability without glasses until death. She was troubled only by chronic illness and passed away after a night rest with family finding her speechless and gasping.
The Federate weather has prompted farmers to start planting potatoes on several farms. On McN. G. Ballou’s land a portion dated the 27th ultimo shows potatoes sown per acre and similar activity on J. Minturn’s farm. S. W. and S. T. Church on Popparquath also commenced planting with other vegetables. Ground remains unusually wet and cold slowing spring work.
The piece critiques monetary and agricultural shifts declaring cotton no longer king while corn oats and cattle gain prominence. It notes southern press recognitions and shows distressing conditions such as exhausted horses pulling artillery and wagons starving for proper nourishment.
Regular monthly meeting of the Town Council and Court of Prompté will be held in the Council Chamber of Newéey. The session will commence at 2 o’clock in the afternoon after a short break.
A singular article reports that two years after burial Mrs. Sarah Woods of Westport, listed as Arnold Wand, was exhumed and found petrified in marble like form. The coffin, interior contents, and surrounding trees were described as petrified. the body was reburied in Westport Cemetery.
A fevesh editor in Lativia writes on the terrible state of the Confederacy and the intractable questions of wealth age and gender. He notes Philadelphia's Catholic hierarchy with 157 priests serving on mission, 162 churches and 8 chapels, and 11 female academies and a hospital. A Liverpool Dock Board discussion questions replacing blocks with cradles in ship repairs, claiming cradles may worsen caulking leaks.
Local notice warns the public about imitators selling bread products as the genuine Guld Medal. It urges buyers to look for Herrick Allen’s name on the wrapper and to beware of spurious imitators claiming equal quality.
The report describes Union and rebel movements and exchanges near Virginia Maryland and Kentucky. It notes ships with armaments and powder, raids near Point Pleasant and Frederickburg, a successful assault near Somerville and Cumberland River actions. Commanders Gilmore and Pegram are cited with troop losses and captures.
The article advises potato farmers to plant vigorous new seed stock rather than aged varieties to avoid rot. It stresses dry, sandy soil with thorough drainage and warns against clay, noting local or general influences can affect crops. Continuous attention to seed quality and soil conditions can reduce risk of spoilage.
Lincoln designates April 30 1863 as a national day of humiliation fasting and prayer urging Americans to repent for sins and seek divine mercy to restore unity and peace amid civil war. The president calls all people to abstain from secular pursuits and gather in worship at churches and homes.
Disjointed notes report the little Prince Imperial of France turning seven on March 13 and facing guardianship. a Belfast Belfast famine relief mention. Burnside orders partial military release. Mormon leader in Salt Lake City amid polygamy claims. Fremon sale near Sarsposa California. various moral reflections and weather notes as the Springfield Republican records a mix of oblique world events and local color.
An act amends the charter to require the Providence city Board of Aldermen to annually elect a president from among its members after organization. The president presides over meetings in the mayor’s absence during the current municipal year.
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