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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1856
Page
2
A polemic on legalizing the slave trade lauds abolition while warning that Southern extremists push disunion and a revived trade. The piece cites Charleston Mercury and Gov. Adams, notes debate across parties, and urges unity against “horrible” proposals amid a political climate of factional tension.
The state's electors gathered on Wednesday electing Epward W. Lawton as President and William P. Botnocg as Secretary. They cast votes for Joan C. Fre Montef for President and Wu. L. Dayton for Vice President. Col. Henry Howard of Coventry was named to convey the vote to Washington.
The General Assembly committee appointed to visit towns voting on division will meet at the Court House on Tuesday at 10 o'clock to hear remonstrants against petition by Geo W Littell and others to annex part of this town to Warren.
The office issued an extra on Wednesday morning outlining the President's Message. Officials state that next week they will present views on this singular document and related implications.
Justice Munro presided as several petty cases were heard. John Berrian faced charges of larceny but was found not guilty and discharged. John O'Brien received an $8 fine for giving Dennis Callahan a black eye. Callahan paid $3 for drunkenness and disturbance on the Sabbath. Dan Donahue was acquitted of the camp offense. Jack Vonlezon fined $2 for drunkenness on the Sabbath. Callahan charged with assault on O'Brien was discharged with a caution.
This January issue launches the 64th volume of a popular magazine with high embellishments and content. Subscription prices listed: one year $3, two copies $5, three copies $6, five copies $10, eight copies $15, eleven copies $20, with extra copies to the club. Offers include Godey s Lady s Book and Harpers Magazine at $1 50 or combined with Arthur s Home Magazine for $3 50. Address LA Gopsy 113 Chestnut Street Philadelphia.
The Arabia from Liverpool arrived at Halifax at 115 this afternoon on November 22. The Atlantic left for Philadelphia at noon on Wednesday the 10th. The North American from Quebec reached Liverpool on the 21st. The General Dunlop wrecked near Europa while ashore. crew saved. Curlew aided by British ships. US Consul at Gibraltar noted.
The official returns are incomplete but suggest a total of about 3,890,000 votes. Fremont leads Buchanan in the free states by roughly 460,000, while Buchanan leads Fillmore in the slave states by about 115,000.
Senate members gathered with most present except several named members. A joint committee reported the President would deliver his annual message to Congress tomorrow around noon. The Senate then adjourned.
In Washington the House debated admitting Whitfield as Kansas delegate with a roll call vote ending 97 to 104 against his swearing in. Absentees were pursued, arrests noted, and the session adjourned after 7. In the Senate the President's message triggered arguments over sectional strife, with Seward, Brown, and Trumbull defending or opposing policies on slavery and the Union. The Senate adjourned after remarks praising Clayton.
In Congress the motion to draw for seats by unanimous consent failed after Whitfield supporters pressed postponement. Debates ended as a message arrived announcing Mr Clayton’s death. Mr Cullen delivered a eulogy and resolutions honoring the deceased before adjournment.
The Nashville Banner reports a broad slave insurrection plot in Tennessee with preparations for December 24. Arrests include several alleged ringleaders dubbed Generals and Captains. A church in Louia Furnace area was found with a keg of powder under it and arms seized as patrols tighten security near Clarksville and Montgomery County.
The Providence Journal notes the Secretary's request for banks to report their condition at close of business on December 11. Editors argue for monthly or weekly statements to improve public transparency, warn against foreign controlled banks, and defend Rhode Island banks as financially sound with prudent management and strong capital.
Surrogate Waldron of Saratoga New York refused to admit the will of W P O Comstock because witnesses stated they signed no will and could not testify to its purpose. The document was declared void due to lack of proper attestation.
Judge Allen of the Seventh Judicial District in New York held towns and cities lack power to subscribe for crossing stock in corporations. The Rochester case involved a 100000 share Genesee Valley Railroad subscription approved by citizens.
Deputy U S Marshal Mott, en route to Albany on the Harlem train Saturday night, arrested rogue Ransom Warner of West Troy. In Warner's carpet bag police found about $800 in counterfeit half and quarter dollars.
News notes a new schooner to replace the Delaware sold two months ago in Edgartown. The 240 ton vessel will be built at Portersville Somerset and ready by May first to join the line. Capt Harding, formerly of the Delaware, will command.
The brig Morning Star set sail this afternoon for the Sandwich Islands after religious services aboard. It carries Mr and Mrs Chiram Bingham and Mass Mary H Shampoon as missionaries. Built by Boston Sabbath School scholars at a cost of $12,000.
From Kansas Chicago December 1 reports 39 Free State prisoners escaped from Lecompton on the night of the 22nd ult without violence. It notes a report that Judge Lecompte issued process against Gov Geary for contempt of court, not confirmed, but a writ of habeas corpus was granted in the Hayes case.
An officer of the U S ship James town dated Porto Praya Oct 9 notes prompt relief by Americans and others ended the famine on the islands. Copious rains followed and the calamity is not expected to return.
Tor Pressent appoints the Rev. John Seys as agent to receive Negroes mulattoes or persons of color delivered from vessels in anti slave trade prosecutions by US armed vessels under the March 31 1819 act and related laws. Seys is in Africa as special agent for the Colonization Society.
The article cites broad press disdain for William Walker and argues his removal as Nicaragua’s leader is essential. It warns that supporting Walker harms reputations and calls for replacing him with a capable successor to restore credibility in Central American affairs.
The Medical Times and Gazette notes mortality from chloroform anesthesia has risen to about one in three among certain operations in London hospitals. It questions whether such a high mortality rate is acceptable for pain relief and suggests anesthesia safety may not be guaranteed.
A Rhode Island American party convention met at Pioneer Hall Providence with delegates from across the state. Br Nigutincanes resigned Grand President and Col C C Van Zaner of Newport was chosen by 23 to 20. Isaac P Savanvers of Seunate elected Grand Vice President. other officers appointed. Delegates included Finn funn supporters. proceedings conducted amicably.
Report from Wasaineon dated December 3 notes the Post Office Department finds many southern post offices hold public documents for weeks or months without dispatch. The Postmaster General has issued strict rules and will remove any Postmaster found delinquent when reported to the department.
In Rhode Island Society for the Encouragement of Domestic Industry proceedings a plan to establish a Cow and Cattle Market in the city is presented to the City Council. The Post notes the proposal could aid local butchers, nearby towns, and farmers, urging early establishment modeled on markets in other places.
A wealthy man in a neighboring city afflicted with rheumatism was raised upright in bed by a crank mechanism after his son turned it. The sudden motion brought prompt relief as the sufferer was ejected from the bed but saved by the athletic son who wrested control.
Mrs Rath Perkington died in Baltimore last week after a severe sneezing spell. Authorities believe the exertion caused rupture of a major blood vessel connected to the lungs, leading to an instantaneous death. The report notes the sudden nature of the event and the location noted as Baltimore.
The Presidential Electors of New York met at the capitol to fill vacancies in the college. Electors chosen in two districts failed to answer their names, so their places were filled. It was resolved to cast the vote for President viva voce and adjourned till tomorrow morning.
The Zanesville Courier reports Peter Ward’s arrest for alleged burning of Patrick White’s infant. Ward is said to have acted due to White’s Catholic upbringing and his refusal to baptise the child Catholic, a choice Ward opposed as a Protestant adherent.
George Crowther, a respected Brooklyn resident, faced Judge Morris in the Kings County Court of Sessions. He was fined $100 and sentenced to ten days in the Common Jail after conviction for assaulting his orphan niece, about 16, in a brutal and unnecessary manner.
The Warren Telegraph reports the Warren Artillery has arranged six Dancing Parties at their Armory for the winter, with semi monthly intervals. The first dance is tomorrow evening and is expected to draw those familiar with the corps renowned for hosting pleasant outings.
Perry Brown ing of Appenung was killed by a Stonington Railroad freight train on Thursday evening. The body lay on the tracks and was not found until the up train passed, which took him to Appenaug. The incident occurred about half a mile below the village. Brown ing was described as of intemperate habits.
The Brush United Service Gazette learns the expedition will be prepared to search for more traces of Sir John Franklin's party via Behring Straits. The command is to be conferred upon Captain George H. Richards.
A group of boys in Bridewater Pennsylvania dug a cave in a hillside for a test when a collapsing roof buried them. Two boys died on the spot and several others were seriously injured while the others were rescued.
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