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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1864
Page
2
A Civil War era discourse argues that emancipation unfolds through divine providence and the education and training of freed slaves. It claims God has already armed the enslaved with power and urges whites to grant equal rights, warning against resisting freedom.
Providence County returns show Governor Smith reelected by a very small majority over two opponents. Bristol cast the largest Smith majority in the state, while overall citizen interest remained low amid Union National party disputes.
The 1864 Sanitary Fair in New York draws massive crowds as doors open April 4. Visitors crowd the Arms and Trophies Department displaying flags, muskets, pistols, Bowie knife of James Bowie, Perry flag of Lake Erie, and relics from Mexican, 1812 and Civil War eras. Historic uniforms and costumes are displayed, with a Knickerbocker Kitchen replica and period attire depicted by modern attendants.
The note describes a lively event with visitors and colorful attire, a children’s department offering items a child would want, and side shows to entice parents to spend more for the youngsters’ amusements. R.E. M. signs off with friendly closure.
Connecticut voters gave Governor Buckingham a substantial victory over Seymour with about five thousand margin. Union gains filled the Senate with eighteen Union to three Anti and the House with158 Union to 72 Anti, securing the Union party a large majority of the Legislature. The conduct of the election was a defining moment over national issues and the war effort, with Connecticut showing patriotic resolve and support for the Union.
Reports from Washington claim General Grant plans an acute campaign while General Lee notes cordial ties with General Meade. It is said the government may mobilize state militia for sixty days to hold strategic points and DC troops to shield Washington, freeing veteran units for action.
Dr Paul Swift of Waverford College Pennsylvania and Dr Robert Chase of New York report experiments with sulphuretted hydrogen in carbon forming an explosive compound. They claim the material could replace gunpowder at less than half the cost and are pursuing further trials with notable success.
The President transmits to Congress the report of Chas B B Stuart on improving a canal system for gunboats to pass from the water to the western link and to the Mississippi. Estimated costs: Erie Owego Champlain Cayuga Seneca canals with seven feet of water about 18.006 million dollars. eight feet about 20 million. a canal around Niagara Falls from 10 to 13 million.
An English paper prints an extract from a Melbourne letter by Professor Newmayer discussing a three year view to Bavaria. It recalls a 1465 comet that nearly endangered Earth and predicts a coming period of three nights with no darkness as the comet passes, bathing the sky in bright light.
General Grant departed Washington Tuesday for the Army of the Potomac accompanied by Major General Philip H. Sheridan who was recently named chief of cavalry in that army. Sheridan, though less known in the East, has earned a strong reputation in the Western theaters as a capable leader of both cavalry and infantry.
Manufacturers report sustained demand for Royal Liquid Blueing and indicate grocers will likely have stock in the course of next week. Housekeepers are advised to be patient.
At Chelsea the Hanover Street Church welcomed Rev. John A. M Chapman while Rev. W. S. Studley moved to Tremont Street Boston and Rev A. McKeown took St. Pauls Church in Lynn.
Iti reports that Generals Grant and Butler agree perfectly on prosecuting the war and that Grant is satisfied with the appearance of things in Butler's department.
The Winthrop House at the corner of Boylston and Tremont streets in Boston was destroyed by a Freon fire on Wednesday. Owner Mr. Silsby reports a loss of about $50,000.
A fragment notes General Grant keeps his personal baggage in his waistcoat pocket and sometimes sits on the ground during camp routines. It mentions he is the officer in charge of messes as he mediates entrances, reflecting a curious habit from his service.
Local Affairs report a calm election day with the town meeting opening at 10 o clock under Moderator Cal 31 Bennett. Officers chosen include Senator Samuel W Church and Representatives Joseph M Blake James D W Perry with votes for state officers listed and polls closing at 7.
A political letter recounts a Wednesday conversation about a late secretarial race in which a Democrat urges Bristol to run and laments not nominating him earlier. The dialogue notes shift in votes from National Union to the unnamed candidate and compares potential statewide impact with Barstow and Stevens.
Dr. Preston Day of Warren visits town Mondays to Wednesdays at Dr Gallup’s Hope Street office. Day is regarded as a highly skilled dentist with years of experience and broad practice. Dr. J C Gallup recently located here with strong testimonials from eminent men including Governor Buckingham of Connecticut.
A group of friends presented the Rev. Dr Shepard, pastor of the Catholic Congregational Church, with five twenty dollar bills on Friday of Inet week. The donors were not members of his church or congregation.
The Union Republican Caucus on Monday evening was fully attended and everything passed off with perfect unanimity. Likely a record number of electors were present for a town political caucus.
Drury reported to the Town Clerk on Monday a case of smallpox in a family living in a tenement on the east side of Thames street near the Union House.
Tuesday evening turnout for the State Street Methods exhibition raised net proceeds of fifty four dollars and seventy five cents.
Attention is drawn to a table set with beauty and elegance a gift from Miss Matham Fuster of this town to the Metropolitan Sanitary Fair in New York City. The gesture highlights local support for a national charitable event.
Reverend St Upham is appointed pastor of St Pauls Church in Lowell Massachusetts. The church is described as one of the largest Methodist congregations in New England.
A compilation notes political unrest and social curiosities from the era. It mentions calls to open the chamber to air, lamps affected by music, currency changes, local sugar events, rebel prisoners seeking oath, Connecticut treasurer actions, musings on music and orchestras, stock market mania among clergy, Congress attendance critiques, a Burnside rumor, obituaries and notable deaths, mining discoveries, a paper mill, domestic industry shows, odd auction items, Thaddeus Stevens’ hair request, a recruiting Canadian effort, Rome mortality, royal birth rumors, England’s population limits, Brigham Young’s hotel purchase, Grant’s potential land gains, Sanitary Fair fashion, Arkansas enlistments, Newport land value, church appointments, urban contrasts, and military hospital counts.
Telegram from Pine Bluff Arkansas dated March 31 reports U S forces destroyed the Pentoon bridge at Longview burned 35 wagons and captured 320 prisoners. Engaged Gen Docking's Division near Monticello with over 1000 troops, routing them ten miles. Casualties: over 100 killed or wounded on the Confederate side. U S losses under 15. Large quantity of small arms colors wagons and over 300 horses and mules captured. Several hundred contrabands taken. full details to follow in official report.
The piece relays a prophetic forecast from Andrew Jackson Davin’s epirit world predicting six future battles ending in peace under the Stars and Stripes, with Stonewall Jackson optimistic before harvest and Gould on a downward path in May and July. It also notes a shift toward abolitionist rhetoric and a surge in postal stamps and office business in New York.
A historic note praises Brown's Bronchial Traches cough lozenges as a safe remedy for delicate females and young children. It claims high esteem among clergy, singers, and public speakers for relief from bronchial symptoms.
Several General Assembly acts are recorded including a ban on depositing oily waste water in public waters with fines up to fifty dollars and limits on oil production on certain vessels. It also sets the Woonsocket presiding justice salary at six hundred dollars and grants town councils power to regulate contagious animal diseases with penalties up to twenty dollars.
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