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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1860
Page
2
A political editorial claims the state election was corrupted and unfair, with the defeat blamed on Democratic tactics. It urges calm, vows to press on, warns against third party splits, and predicts Republicans may recover with experience and honesty in the next race.
The Bristol town meeting produced the largest vote on record aside from one exception. W. H. S. Bayley was elected to the General Assembly with Samuel W. Church and Henry W. Diman as representatives. The article lists Governor Sprague and Padelford results, mentions the $150000 state house vote, and provides district-by-district returns for senators and representatives across Providence, Newport, Tiverton, Charlestown, Jamestown, and other towns.
The Connecticut gubernatorial election held Monday produced a Republican victory with a large legislative majority. Republicans secured the U S Senator seat for Foater and led sixteen to thirteen in Senate results, while the House shows Republicans with twenty nine to coalition thirty six. three Senate and three House seats remain to be decided.
Citizens celebrated the victory at Sprague with a grand salute and street illuminations. A levee at the Lieutenant Governor elect’s mansion drew hundreds to honor his win while locals expressed mixed political sentiment yet shared town pride and congratulations.
The R I Convocation of the Protestant Episcopal Church will meet Wednesday and Thursday the 11th and 12th. Rev Mr Coolidge of Providence to preach Tuesday evening, Rt Rev Bishop Clarke Wednesday evening. Public services include the corner stone laying of the new church at 1 o'clock A M. Republicans held a grand Town Hall meeting Tuesday with Sullivan Bullow and Diman addressing a large audience. The opposition met Monday with J R Bullock and Gen C C Van Zandt. A celebrated brass band played during the eventful evening.
A brutal assault on Mrs. Lawrence, 74, in her home near Patchogue Street is described with graphic detail. She suffered a two inch skull wound and severe injuries after a window entry by a man known to authorities. Doctors say recovery is uncertain. Police pursue the suspect after witness accounts of entry and exit. The report also notes the unexpected death of bank cashier William Coggeshall in Fall River.
Eye witness account from Concord Massachusetts April 3 1860 describes United States officers attempting to arrest Frank B Sanborn at his home without proper warrant. A crowd of townspeople confronted the deputized party injuring a carriage, and Deputy Sheriff Moore later freed Sanborn under a habeas corpus writ. The episode sparks debate on Senate authority and arrest power.
The Providence Conference adjourned its annual session at New Bedford on Wednesday and announced a long list of appointments for the Providence District. Clergy andSup. assignments spread across New Bedford Fairhaven Bristol Newport Middletown Portsmouth Taunton Mansfield and other towns with several to be supplied.
The fragmentary text mentions firing at a man identified with a Saratoga area and a later note that steamers were purchased in Havana by order of the supreme government. Washington reports ratification of a Panamanian treaty settlement with Granadillo related to injury compensation. A Pekin dispatch notes emancipation of women in northern China from cruel footbinding and broader cultural restraints.
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