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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1863
Page
2
A curious compilation traces the figure seven through biblical history and ritual. It cites creation, jubilees, sabbaths, debts, apportionments, feasts, and prophetic visions, noting repeated sevenfold patterns in stories of Cain, Noah, Jacob, David, Hezekiah, Solomon, and Daniel as well as the seven churches and seven seals in Revelation.
A collection of moral maxims on grace patience and thankfulness urging piety and perseverance. It links grace to character and affliction to sanctity while stressing diligence and humility as core Christian virtues. The verses caution against envy and promote gratitude and labor in faith with archaic spellings and phrasing.
A saint follows the law as if no gospel exists and accepts the gospel even if no law guides obedience. The saying contrasts secular duty with faith, highlighting the tension between moral law and religious belief.
A historical tip advocates treating a felon on the hand with a rinse of rennet cooked in ink, applying repeatedly for relief. The recipe claims easy access from butchers and notes the remedy was not endorsed by a practitioner, yet supposedly successful in many cases.
The piece argues that swift peace remains risky and urges readiness for continued conflict to prevent a resurgence of slavery and political turmoil. It notes rising peace opposition, Albany events, and calls for a united civic effort before any settlement, while saluting local leaders and noting deaths and military arrivals.
The winter term ended with improved attendance and scholarship. The School Committee and Superintendent praise the teachers and call for deeper parental involvement to sustain high educational standards and honor for educators.
The death of William L. Baker of Warren is reported while serving as United States Consul at Guaymas. He was killed by Apache Indians around December 25 during a visit to silver mines. Baker, son of Rev. Luther Baker, had a varied mercantile career and served four years in Warren's General Assembly delegation. The file also notes the death of Capt. Samuel Bradford of Bristol, a ship master and longtime citizen, and mentions local church and Masonic affiliations, plus notices of concerts and Lady's Book February edition.
The Providence Warren and Bristol Railroad Company held its annual meeting at India Street offices on Monday morning the 26th, with President T Child presiding. Directors reported year ending November 30 1862 and net earnings of 5252 87. A resolution authorized reinvestment of net earnings into road equipment and joining Newport and Fall River Railroad Company for a possible connection.
A Bristol widower seeks a marriageable widow and offers a measured portrait of himself while readers from Providence upbraid the ad. The exchange shifts to questions of character certificates and the prudence of leap in the dark amid regional satire and gossip.
An announcement invites the public to Rev. Mr. Studley’s lecture in the Town Hall this evening. The topic is Grumbling and the well known preacher is expected to deliver an engaging talk. The notice urges citizens to attend since no lectures have been held this winter.
A seven year old girl from a widow Hulmes family in the south part of town was severely scalded on Friday the 23rd after falling into a tub of hot water. She received prompt aid from local residents and physicians.
The notice states the communication regarding the late Major Rabbit arrived too late for this week. It will be published in the next issue, with priority given to the relevant details and proper placement.
The National Intelligencer reports Gen Burnside asked to be relieved and left command. The New York Tribune adds Gen Sumner was relieved at his request and seeks another department, while Gen Franklin is relieved absolutely and may demand a court of inquiry.
Details of donations and relief efforts by the Bristol Soldiers' Friend Society for the two months ending January. items sent to Portsmouth Grove and Washington Relief Association. military fund-raising by Mr Jeffman. court ruling in Foster vs Bristol Fire Arms Co awarding $3093.32. naval news on the loss and confusion around the steam gunboat Winona. local newspaper notices and Burnside arrival rumors. an advertisement about a Loyal and Patriotic Band/Association in army circles.
The Senate concurs with a House resolution transferring Honefts grant rights to Crown University for an agricultural college. The Secretary of State travels to Washington to finalize arrangements for securing 120000 acres in a suitable location. Captain Wainwright, killed aboard the Harriet Lane at Galveston, was son of Major Wainwright, US Marine Corps. His mother Maria was the eldest daughter of the late Robert N Auchmuty of Newport and niece of Sir Samuel Auchmuty of the British Army.
Reverend Andrew M Keown of the Pynchon Street Methodist Episcopal Church in Springfield Massachusetts saw his salary raised recently and his wife received a silver tea set cake basket forks napkin rings and a purse of money as New Year gifts from the church society and congregation.
A Boston museum advertises a Connecticut giantess aged 18 and weighing 628 pounds. The Steamer Canonicus built in 1849, previously operating Fall River to Providence, is placed in excellent order and sold to the government on private terms.
After a train was prepared and lit to destroy Westfield Ren shaw discovers two men missing and returns to search. In this final act he loses his life.
The Warwick Neck lighthouse keeper dug clams at Rocky Point last week and found a lady's gold ring around a clam. The ring is believed lost by a woman who bathed nearby.
The General Assembly debates and passes an act amending Chapter 433 to suspend state bounties to volunteers enlisted after August 3 1861 and July 2 1862, with provisions for those already enlisted under prior inducements to receive earlier bounty terms. Session adjourned to Monday.
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