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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1852
Page
1
The notice states publication details for a Bristol weekly paper edited by W. H. Bayley. It lists subscription rates, advance payment terms, and advertising charges including rates per square and line limits.
The Oregon City Spectator notes few frosts this season and a thriving open air garden scene. Radishes and lettuce grow outside in December, while Rocky Mountain neighbors endure cold requiring overcoats and furs.
A country love lorn swain and his intended caused laughter in the parquette during a Saturday night performance. The couple’s affectionate hugs drew universal giggles as a wag pinned a placard saying Taxen to the future bride, ending with cheers as they left.
During the funeral of Mr. Henry Ward last Friday his face reddened and sweat appeared, causing a delay while physicians confirmed his death. The ceremonies were held yesterday forenoon after the medical review.
A baker named Simpkins provides bread to a sick widow of Harry Watkins three times a week aiding three to four families. The narrator notes that what seems a small donation in dollars and cents amounts to a significant benefit to those near starvation, illustrating how even small acts of charity matter.
A suspicious shipment arrives at the depot with two barrels labeled new corn meal. Marshal Jones seizes the barrels and finds inside each another barrel wrapped in corn meal. one contains rum and the other brandy. Since no recipient is named, no loss is recorded.
A Pawtucket man applied for insurance on a building where there was no fire engine. When asked about fire extinguishing facilities, he replied that it rains sometimes.
The act reorganizes election administration in Rhode Island towns. It designates town councils as canvassing boards, clerks as clerks of those boards, and creates voter registration books. It mandates proof of military service for voting, sets penalties for false registrations, requires annual returns from military officers, and outlines tax payment certificates for voting eligibility. It details registry corrections, posting of voter lists, district meetings, moderator duties, and notice requirements for elections and district sessions.
The text lists penalties for election offenses including adding or removing names from voter lists, fraud by town clerks, and disqualifications for noncompliant voters. It details duties of town clerks and canvassers, penalties for fraudulent voting, and rules for opening and handling ballots and ballot boxes. Secs outline open times for elections, certificates, and penalties for bribery or intimidation.
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