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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1864
Page
2
A damaged facsimile fragment shows a quotation about liberty and institutions, dated February 18 1864, with uncertain attribution and garbled words. The text references national ideals and a deer purchase notion amid Civil War era rhetoric.
The Rhode Island Assembly debates an oath for Governor and officers to deny bribes, while some favor enforcing existing bribery laws and resisting new tests. The editorial urges voters to demand ballot purity and denounce corruption from any party that seeks influence through bribery.
A mid day shooting in Malden shocked the community as a trusted local official confessed to killing a friend over pecuniary distress related to a bank robbery. The motive centered on gold and debt, with comparisons to Professor Webster and Cult cases and reflections on murder versus manslaughter.
Edward W. Green Malden Mass Postmaster was arrested last Sunday night for the murder of young Converse the assistant cashier and the robbery of the Malden Bank on December 15. He confessed his guilt described the shooting and the subsequent robbery and where he hid the money most of which has been recovered. Green is 27 years old with a wife and one child and had previously borne a good character.
A large and intelligent audience greeted Miss Bailey on Tuesday evening. The flattering reception praised her genius and talent as a reader. Her interpretation of serious authors was in good taste and showed promise for future performances.
The article traces Constantine's miraculous conversion and its impact on ending paganism and igniting Christian civilization. It describes the cross appearing to his army, his embrace of Christ, and the shift from pagan Rome to a Christian empire, ending persecutions and transforming empire-wide religion.
A historical summary describes the Christianization under Constantine, including suppression of pagan rites, the rise of a national church, and ensuing corruption through wealth, luxury, and power. It notes bishops' disputes, grand ceremonies, relic worship, and emerging heresies and divisions preceding Constantine’s death. Joshua Kendell, A. M., of this town, will lecture in Barrington on Monday evening on The Dimensions of the Universe.
George W. Curtis, Esq. will deliver a lecture in this town at Town Hall on Monday evening the 22d instant. Proceeds will benefit the Ladies' Sydiair or Society for their use.
Local notices list ten scholarship certificates issued by the Bristol Young Men's Association for top students across High School and Grammar Schools. Donors include Mr Dabney and Messrs Burgese Greenwood and Pierce, with named recipients across divisions and a focus on female scholars at the High School.
The Stereophan closed its sixth exhibition at Town Hall on Monday night. It offered an unlimited variety of views from cities and ruins to American landscapes and statuary and drew wide praise as far ahead of prior similar entertainments in town.
Publication notice for The Rose Family A Fairy Tale by Miss L M Alouts published and sold by James Redpath at 221 Washington Street Boston. Priced at 25 cents.
Editorial note states that publication of original articles is contingent on inclusion of the author's name. The policy emphasizes attribution as a prerequisite for acceptance and future submissions.
The ladies from various churches are urged to attend a Town Hall meeting on Tuesday afternoon February 16 at three o'clock to plan the YMCA fair. Full attendance is requested.
The fifth lecture in a YMCA series will be held Sunday evening at 7:12 at State Street Methodist Church with Rev. S F Upham on Elements of Manly Character. Next Monday evening in Town Hall the Iroquois Indians from Barnum's Museum present a grand entertainment in full costume and will give beadwork as gifts.
G and Skid and Co’s Minstrele entertained a full house on Wednesday evening, praised as the best negro minstrel troupe to visit the venue in years. The Young Men's Christian Association library will open for ladies on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 2 to 2 1/2 o'clock p m.
A veteran observer argues that Secretary Chase expanded public funds to 1500 million in two years and that new paper money fuels prosperity. The writer rejects old finance theories and warns only careful management will prevent a crash, noting present conditions differ from past inflations of 1819 20 and 1857 8.
The January session in Providence adjourned to Monday with Senate and House actions. The Senate debated dower and jury topics, and amendments to statutes passed. the House discussed bribery prevention, elections purity, and an education appropriation for beneficiaries. The session included reports from committees on monuments, militia statistics, and public schools.
The Rhode Island House and Senate hold sessions amid debates over the purity of elections and oath requirements. Discussions involve Mr. Hazard, Mr. Dertee, and others with adjournments and committee reports on militia acts and military service. Election reform, turnpike conveyances, and charter amendments are also addressed, with adjournments set for the following morning.
A Boston Taaveteer account of Burnside at Readville Camp Alvigge describes an elderly 1812 veteran asking to shake hands and a grieving widow requesting Burnside to bend to her. the general offers his band and shows evident emotion, praised as a moving glimpse of his inner character.
Deacon John Philips of Sturbridge Massachusetts is aged 103 and a half. He was drafted in 1776 and served in the early part of the American Revolution. His lifestyle has been noted as plain and frugal.
Fragmentary telegraphic lines report General Palmer’s district sending word of heavy casualties and limited gains. The public property spotted in the mess hints at ongoing danger as troops press forward with uncertain outcomes.
From the Army of the Potomac reports fuller details of the late reconnaissance over the Rapidan. Kilpatrick’s cavalry raid is said to prove no enemy force reaches east of Mine Run. Haughton’s Legion cavalry mans Fredericksburg with many volunteers without horses. Rebels are said to be repairing the Chancellorville Orange Court House road and opening wilderness lanes. The dispatch notes the slain Lee army body between Gordonsville and Orange Court House.
From Knoxville Gen Foster telegraphs the expedition against Thomas and the band at Qualletown returned fully successful. They destroyed the town, killed and wounded 215, took 50 prisoners and dispersed the gang. Two killed and two wounded on Carlos side. New York reports rebels showing deserters and Pulaski command in Mississippi about 20,000 men.
From New Orleans and New York dated February the second, the steamer George Cromwell carries New Orleans advices noting misfortunes and quiet war news. Recruiting of veteran volunteers exceeds expectations with active campaign expected after Farragut's fleet survives. Mobile likely to see warfare this summer. Texas remains quiet. refugees and negroes moved inland.
Fort Monroe reports Gen Butler's force led by Gen Weston marched from Yorktown to Bottum's Bridge on the Chickahominy 47 miles in sixteen hours and a half. Infantry followed to support a surprise raid to free prisoners, but timing and timber traps thwarted the plan and the force withdrew without loss.
Journal editor J. M. Sperlisy notes the 5-20 loan is fully subscribed while Democrats acknowledge national unity backing the administration during the war. He concedes elections failed many but says votes and money support Abraham Lincoln's handling of the Republic amid disputes over despotism and law.
A Philadelphia government medicine factory provides jobs for 225 workers. The report notes Foster the ballad composer died recently and was praised for amiable qualities, alongside a vague mention of his dealings with his parents and a $15,000 figure connected to The Old Folk.
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