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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1857
Page
2
A critical editorial laments widespread corruption in Congress and government. It condemns venality from Washington to state legislatures, linking national decay to private profit and immigration, urging virtuous leadership and public accountability. The piece cites Arnold-like betrayals and calls for reform.
Governor Horray declines a third term after unanimous renomination by both conventions. He retires with broad support, leaving a note of high regard from all parties. Also reports on the spare temperance society meeting in Providence with Neal Dow and local calls for county representation amid concerns over rum traffic and saloons.
A blaze found about 2 am Tuesday burned cotton waste on Peck's wharf. The alarm drew engines and residents. the fire was controlled after part of the waste burned. The waste had been landed about two weeks earlier from the sloop Thomas Hall. The cause was likely combustion. Also notice: Democratic State Convention set for March 4 at Providence State House to nominate state officers. same evening Eastern and Western District conventions to nominate congressional candidates. Weather described as wet and foggy with a thaw to spring fatigue. town clock deterioration noted, call for repair or replacement expected.
A Providence gathering elected Joseph Jadke as president and selected nominees for multiple offices. Elisha Dyer received the gubernatorial nomination, with Harris and Mason among lieutenant governor candidates. Parker chosen for treasurer. Hart for attorney general. Bartlett for secretary of state. and a state central committee named. A separate district convention in Providence also picked Thomas Davis as congressman nominee after multiple ballots.
The convention adjourned after nominees declined and ballots chose Elisha Dyer of Providence as Governor nominee on the first ballot with 45 of 69 votes. For Lieutenant Governor Mason led early, Mason later securing the nomination on the formal vote. Durfee and Brayton named for other district offices.
The article surveys Elizabethan and early Stuart attire, noting wigs of many colors, extreme headpieces, enormous ruffles, and jewel studded garments. It cites lavish wardrobes, such as Elizabeth’s 3000 dresses, Buckingham’s diamond suit, and royal wedding costs, contrasting with modern Newport fashions.
The Plymouth Memorial reports that the woman, jailed in Hingham on murder charges, shows recklessness and disregard for her position. She bought cake en route to jail, asked the baker’s driver to collect pay at the post office, and wishes to display jewelry for visitors tonight.
A man named Mr Bond was assaulted on Pennsylvania Avenue near the Presidential mansion after leaving a dining venue. He received three severe blows to the forehead, collapsed, and was helped to his hotel. The attacker fled, and the motive remains unknown. The President visited Bond to offer aid and sympathy.
The Middlesex Grand Jury returned an indictment against Rev Isaac S Kalloch for adultery. His counsel Richard A Dana Jr and H H Paine asked for security on appearance but the court required pleading. Kalloch pled not guilty and was admitted to bail of 2000 with Dana Prescott of Somerville and Ralph Warner as sureties.
The wife of a policeman was attacked as dusk fell on Forsyth Street. A robber choked her to silence her cries and stole $200 before fleeing, according to New York Mirror.
A man pretending to be a friend knocked at Mrs. Smith's door on Marshall street Philadelphia. Mrs Benner tried to close the door when he threw a noose around her neck and struck, tearing her dress and grazing her breast. The attacker fled. Mrs Benner is the widow of a man killed in New York.
The Supreme Court has disposed of the case of James Simmons found guilty of first degree murder for poisoning his father’s family, two members dead. He is ordered hanged on April 14.
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