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Bristol Phenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1860

Page

2

Nominations and Liberty Debate on Italian Question

The article references nominations for state offices with names such as Sean Governor Beth Padelford and Stephen Maborn for Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General, then shifts to a speculative treatise on liberty and church-state issues. It discusses Archbishop Hughes and the Roman Catholic Church in America, the Pope’s temporal powers, and mentions a Bradford Durfee steamer incident and local events including a storm, a dinner, and a civic celebration with remarks on Washington and the Republic.

Sas Beth Hildebrand Austria Italy Europe America Sardinia United States England France New York Hughes Church George Washington Potomac Westmoreland Virginia Band of Providence Washington Judge Marshall Revolutionary Army Hadijah Baylies Dighton Nass Henry Baylies American Republic Mr. Hubbard Temple of Liberty Cooke Granite State Capitol General Assembly W. H Bayley Bristol G. H. Reynolds Eng Hall House of Representatives Mount Hope H. W. Diman Friends of Union and Independence Congregational Society

Temperance Convention Draws Large Rhode Island Attendance

A Providence held temperance gathering on the 22d inst attracted many supporters from across the state. Speeches by prominent temperance figures followed, with the proceedings described as highly interesting and likely to encourage diligent labor for mankind.

Providence Friends of the Cause

The Democratic split and Republican gains discussed

Fragmented remarks discuss bolters from the Democratic party, their alignment against Republicans, and expectations that proslavery factions will favor the Republican cause. The text notes shifts in influence and anticipated benefits to the Republican party from the split and realignment.

Sear Aly Giles Ae Pyer Bono Cauge Sovar Wiend Fremont Republican Party Enib

Meeting of Young Men's Temperance Union Attended

The Town Hall gathering of the Young Men's Temperance Union drew full attendance for a vigorous discussion on their influence led by Rev Dr Shepard and fellow speakers. A neat eating follows next Monday, inviting renewed participation from young men in future proceedings.

Abolish Ram Rations Movement in the Navy

A notice reports efforts to persuade Congress to abolish Ram Rations in the U S Navy. The push started after flogging abolition, with liquor cited as the main cause of misconduct. Petitions signed unanimously are urged from across the country.

U.S. Navy Congress

Newport Daily News backs bolter Democratic ticket

The Newport Daily News shifts from staunch Republican to endorse the bolter Democratic ticket. The Herald and Advertiser hail the change as the paper falls in with modern democracy, while the Times Herald remains uncertain about the direction.

Newport Daily News Newport Herald Times

Dedication of the Pawtucket Light Guard Armory

The Armory dedication occurred on the 22d of the month with grand salutes and a fine repast for the company and guests. Governor Turner Lieutenant Governor Saunders Major General Gould and other notable officials attended. After the cloth was removed sentiments were offered and widely applauded before guests departed for Providence.

Pawtucket Gov. Turner Ligut Saunders Gould Providence

Bristol Musical Association to stage rehearsal at Town Hall

The Bristol Musical Association, a group of local lead singers, has practised weekly for almost a year and will hold a rehearsal at the Town Hall on Wednesday evening. Lovers of good music may expect a rich treat. See advertisement in another column.

Bristol Musical Association

Sewing Machines Gained Popularity in Providence Sale

Mr J P Stone agent for the sale of these sewing machines in Providence reports from Philadelphia a new assortment of patterns. The machines are simple reliable and have grown popular with rising sales. For families with heavy sewing the device saves time and cost quickly.

Sweat J. P. Stone Providence Philadelphia

War between Plymouth Colony and King Philip

A review highlights Tux Doomen Carer ox Two Honperp Yxants Ace as a key work on the Plymouth Colony and King Philip conflict. It praises Mount Hope scenes and Bristol area depictions, notes Boston publisher G. G. Evans & Co. selling a 12 mo volume for $1, and mentions a postpaid offer of $1.21. The piece also reports on Taugrox voting to seek city governance and a March issue of The Arzinsic Montany with its contents.

Plymouth Colony Mount Hope Bristol Boston G. G. Evans & Co Cornhill

Turbulent Cuba and Havanas Streets Amid War News

The letter describes high sugar prices and scarce molasses as vessels wait for cargo in a bad weather season. It reports a recent execution by garrote in front of the San Luis estate, with details of the colonial scaffold and prayers. It notes new Captain General reforms in Havana and Matanzas, and anticipates Carnival coverage and upcoming congressional news.

Cory Ares Gingrid Chinaman Eau San. Luis Pris‘oner Morelock A.m. Tills Havans Matanzas Cardebas Congres London Trarxn

Boundary settlement hearing on Rhode Island Massachusetts line

The Executive Council resumed the hearing on the proposed boundary line between Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Lieut. Gov. Trask chaired in Gov Banks absence as Attorney General Phillipa and Mayor Dimsdale spoke for the line. Citizens of Swanzey and Seekonk filed remonstrances and petitions, noting economic and fisheries impacts and noting many would remain in Massachusetts. The Boston Traveller reports the Feb 17 proceedings.

Massachusetts Ruopx Island Boon- Dary Hxarinc Nevorr Tux Rhode Island Commonwealth Executive Council Gov Trask Gov Banks Phillipa Dimsdell Alter Wrightington Fall River Swanzey Rhodessland Warren Tristram Burgess Seekonk Hoe Rhodo Island Boston

Sentence on Harper's Ferry conspirators scheduled

Stevens and Hazlitt, convicted over the Harper's Ferry invasion, were sentenced to hang on Friday March 16. They were brought in with a 20-man Jefferson Guards detail Hazlitt protested innocence while the judge warned no pardon or commutation was likely the pair accepted their counsel's efforts.

Steruns Hazlitt Stevens Harper's Ferry Jefferson

Deplorable conditions in Chihuahua reported by arrivals

Feon Mzrico St Louis February 18. McManus and James P Hickman arriving from Chihuahua confirm Major Phelps report of mass expulsion of Americans and foreigners from the state. Lib erals defeated at Talamanty 18th ult with 45 killed. Fort Davis relief sought but Americans leave city, property worth a million dollars left unprotected as 10,000 men march on the capital.

Feon Mzrico St. Louis McManus James P. Hickman Chihuahua Major Phelps Washington Byi Church Comen

Emigration Wave Moves Across France and Belgium

Fragmentary OCR describes a broad emigration trend to France and Belgium with mentions of areas like Aisne Cher and Nievre. It notes many individuals renting farms and a series of borers and Beri mals affecting land value, signaling shifting population and land use patterns amid the movement.

France Aisne Jana Belgium

Rhode Island Senate and House Proceedings Report

The Rhode Island General Assembly meets with the Senate adjourned for lack of a quorum. The House considers memorials on Ives v Armstrong and reports on adoption. Committees discuss Hog Island purchase and funding, while trustees for the Normal School are elected across counties. Gov Turner’s directives and committee nominations fill proceedings through Feb 23.

Jaxvary Sisson Sevarx peThe Senate Meeers Atwood Bayley Browns Ll. Cooke Currey Yi i Naps Reir Mason Osborne Smiths Poskham Kenyon House of Representatives House Speaker Hayes Figthair Mir Vani Zand Thomas R-Hasard Fie Ives Va Armstrong Union of Dixon Mary O. Perkins R Peck J. Baker House of Correction Narragannett Bay Hog Island Rhode Island Portsmouth Gov Turner Normal School Smith Cumberland John Boyden Providence County Mr. Irons Smithfield Howard W. King Jon Quirey John Kingsbury William Goddard Kent County Elisha R. Potter John J. Reynolds Rev A. B. Burdick Washington County Potter Reynolds Burdick Poster John R. Reynolds Bristol County Bayle Thomas Shepard Bristol Brown Francis Warner Barrington Newport County Chas T. Brooks A. H. Dumont Brooks Mr. Dumont Geo. T. Downing G. L Cooke Samual G. Arnold Middletown Gould George H. Calvert Hom Samuel GQ. Arnold Stevens Newport Charles Blake A Sixate Reform School Sen

Debated Bills and Adjournment in State Assembly Session

The Rhode Island House discusses Chapter 12 amendments and a revenue item, with Burgess and Bagley sparring on a motion. Groene reports on Finance on a petition, Haskell’s resolution and an act amendment of Chapter 136 are laid on the table, adjournment set for March 3, and the boundary report on Providence and North Providence referred to the table.

Senate Greene Green House House of Representatives Hone Speaker Hayes Inman Committee On the Judiciary Peck Normal School Burges Carrey’ Larkin Reene Finisaee Groene A.secind Bayley Haskell House of Spaaker Baker Warren Artillery Committee On Finances Hubbard Rovidence North Providence

Weather and Ceremonies Mark Feb 22 Across Posts

Reports from Wassixeron Eyog Roxbury Bartillont and Boston note rainy conditions delay the Seventh Regiment in transit and affect birthday ceremonies while Captain Lang of BR M Steamship Canada salutes with 21 guns and flags as the vessel sails to Liverpool via Halifax.

Boston Lang BR. M. Steamship Canada Liverpool Halifax

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