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Newspaper

Bristol Phenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1856

Page

3

Unrest at Municipal Election Ends in Rioting and Dispersal

The report describes clashes at the West Indio station area and in the city during the municipal election. A precinct saw a dangerous injury and the 4th ward faced sharp violence with clubs and stones. Police dispersed rioters with pistol fire, with several wounded but none confirmed dead. The narrative mentions Walker, Wilson, and Brooks amid partisan tensions and disarmament talks.

Lope Indio Wilson Cole Lane Brooks

Monument for Wallace proposed at Sterling Scotland

A plan to erect a memorial for Sir William Wallace at Sterling Scotland is under consideration. Norman Davis was killed by lightning while fishing near Lake Memphremagog during a thunder shower last Saturday. Several items note Livingston County and U.S. political intrigue, river collisions, and local accidents.

Sterling Scotland Wm, Wallace Norman Davis

Convention Debates and Balloting for President in Cincinnati

Delegates met in Cincinnati to discuss platform and proceed with balloting for a presidential candidate. Ballots show candidates Buchanan Pierce Cass and others with shifting tallies across fourteen rounds, amid Southern resistance to foreign affairs resolutions. Adjourned to 10 the next morning.

Citi Ohio New York Stevenson Franklin Pierce Wiggin Maine Pierce South George New Hampshire Telford Indiana Cincinnati Petit Buchanan Craiglus Cass Mhbalit

National Council opens open party drive in Knickerbocker Hall

The National Council of the American party in New York votes to abolish secrecy and declare open politics, with delegates expelled in a disputed Fifth District seat, E B Bartlett reelected president, Erastus Brooks named vice president, and Sumner reported in poor health after a Washington dispatch. Also notes humor and political unrest across states including Pierce brooks, Van Buren accident, and school resolutions.

Hank Luce New York Gallant Bay John M. Niles Hartford van Buren Congress New York City Washington City Washington Magruder Hill Know Nothings Tas Assavur University of Virginia Brooks Sumner South Sonnen Heacra Sunner Preston S. Brooks Pittsburg Bangor Danville Waterville James G. Harding Canada Wilcor && Richmond Sweet N. B American National Council National Council of the American Party Knickerbocker Hall Philadelphia Voice of Council National Council Illinois Rhode Island E. B. Bartlett Kentucky Erastus Brooks Concorp N. H Ralph Metcalf Wells Metcalf Kinderhook N. Y Tir Brooks and Keitt Senator Sumner Providence High School Springfield High School

Massasoit Remedy Sold By P Sullivan in Boston

Weetamoo wife of Chief Messon gave a ret package of tale valuable Ointment to Edward Winston for the chief during his visit. Colonists used it with fame as Massasoit Remedy. Price 29 cents per box from P Sullivan 120 Washington Street Boston, agent for M Gifford. May 31-2w.

Massasoit Ralve Weetamoo Messon Edward Winston P. Sullivan Washington Street Boston Yo M. Gifford Ed Bauthers

Temperance Address Planned at Methodist Vestry Tonight

Notices invite the public to a Temperance Address by Rev J M H Dow at the Methodist Vestry Monday at 7 30 pm. The collection supports the State Temperance Society. Also advertised is a heating embrocation medicine sold by A Pickett sole proprietor Providence RI and backed by Prov Advertizer endorsements.

J. M. H. Dow Methodist State Temperance Society

Wistar’s Balaam of Wild Cherry Endorsed By Washington Doctor

Dr William A Shaw of Washington NC writes May letter praising Wistar’s Balaam of Wild Cherry for asthma and chronic cough. He cites turpentine and balsam as proven cough remedies and notes clinicians’ initial patent medicine skepticism but supports the preparation’s salutary record. Signed Butts on the wrapper with Bristol agents listed.

Wm. A. Shaw Washington, N. C Wistar

Marital Announcements List From Tiverton and Providence

In this town on Sunday evening Inet Rev A McKeown wedding of Rev A McKeown with Mr Robert R Dunbar and Miss Sarah M Gayton of its own town. In Tiverton Emerson B Brownell and Cyne thia EB Caswell, barl of that town. In Providence Joseph V Borden and Sarah Gray, Juln Goldeborg and Maria B Shaw, Leopold Grace and Mary Ann Vero.

A. McKeown Robert R. Dunbar Sarah M. Gayton Charlee S. Allen Fall River Amy D. Northup Tiverton Emerson B. Brownell Cynethia EB. Caswell Joseph V. Borden Sarah Gray Providence Juln Goldeborg Maria B. Shaw Leopold Grace Mary Ann Vero

Notable Obituaries and Arrivals Across Town and Seaports

A compilation notes names aged from 10 to 97 in Newport Wickford Providence and North Swiftte with multiple marriages, deaths and residents. It lists arrivals and departures at Fall River New York and Port Ewen including steamers Bradford Durfee sloop ships noting crews, cargoes, and a Whale incident near New Bedford.

Bradford Durfee Durfee Fall River Rhode Island Hull New York Kroneen & Sherry Holt Port Ewen Camp Broneen & Sherry Chief Williaton Helen Pearse Providenre Schr Lion Howland Fom Euat Greenwich Blackstone Reynolds Sizar Bronnen and Sherry Pointer Fowler Agent Walden Jm Newport Dirfee Selir Mary Evily Ponsee Matanzas Usher Rocky Brook Gavi Weaterly Hard Scrubble Simmons New Beiford John Wesley Sweet Albany Gantner & Howland Williston Pinion Chace Eronewis Congdon East Greenwich Waunesday Schr Trident Twig Croton Blye Gian Mare Let Ahip Ovean Norton Warren Bark Sea Shall Martin Pacific Ocean Bay of Telumde Nye Seuth Manganai Fok Ganges Nickeroon Nant Marcachusetts Nick Sandwich Telands Guy Head Wood Hay of Jax Lands Andraw Sawih Awuahonka Tobey Palmonh Falind Hope Gifford HH Butler White Harvest Riddell Sandwich Burke Roccoe Martha Smith Cottle Mary New Bedford Bristol Ferry House Rhode Heland Marmling Mount Hope Bay Perseus Newport Providence Boston

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Warwick Samuel W. Clarke Hayti Aux Cayes Messrs. Chapin Cuyler Beecher Hatfield Talcahuano Eorge Washington Oxford Long Point Lake Rie Organ Senate Newroot Narragansett Avenue Lawrence Sumen Janes Preston State House Col. George L. Osler Antion Seas Rae A. H. Field Providence, R. 1 Charles Dyer, Jr A. Picke Aulvertizer L.A. Martin Simmons & J.B Mano DR. Wistar Butts Agenta Bristol D. N. Gillard de. L. W. Briggs Drury, Warren Edward Saunders Swanzey Joseph CG Luihee Inez Ida May Henry Martha Sanford Maxson Wickford Shult Joh C. Gould Pice Alt Mary Ann Hill Hiram Hill North Switcte Richard Lapham Newbedford Margaret W. H. Perry Sarah Wile Jaaial Wilecox Sarah R Robert Benmett Sumlay Fitzhenry Homer, Esq Marine Journal, On Port OF Reniford Dura Full River Simon P Cole Gage Barnaible Pokanoket Steam Mill Co Pokaooket Stesar Mill Co Relli John Norris Treas’r. Bristol Mle Pena Apiv Ofer Bradford J. Gladding WM. L. Peckham Monroe Ooper de Ce' Er St J Gladding Hope At Tilley H. N. Gifford Bristol Hotel F.W. Sawyer Yver Juve WM. H. Spooner Cimockeey Alee Gline Britannia Ware Jane 7 W. H. Spooner E Cie Curry Co Combe Mt Smart W H Spooner Enloby HH. Spooner Mc Reynolds’ Ra Steamboat Wharf Ron Sinks Reel Wmh Spooner Bradford Et Union Jee H Spooner G. H. Reynolds, Jr Havana Bradford Street Union Ryu Iodian Gan Cale Anid Rmit Court of Probate Preston H Lewis L. Hodges Preston Hodges Hristod Peter Gladding Ciik Bristo Huistal Inawied Ansel Meiggs Mayeb A. D TRE Tews Council of Anid Chas. Devens, Jr Towre Haven Bristol Ferry Delaware City Constitution Street David Waldron Aleo Sama Hope Street Janet Bens Tilley Atock B.S. Simmons Sim PNR Pistoia & Lludynens Halle Bowton von Kisting B. A. Waldron Hambers Srancent Street WM. C. Manchester Au. S Waldron Hbradford Street Union J.B. Munro D* Ellis Rev. J. West Porto Rico Fiuli Houkes Jo Munro Diego Lorentzer Cruz Bay Alea Wolfe I. N. Gifford Winstaar Herry la. A Childrens & Infants D. A. Waldron Drla Martin Stella Srawls Benj, Tilley JB Munro Jockey Club Lubin DR. L.A. Martin Brietal WM. Usher W. H. &. Bayley Howse Loton Philip A. Manchester Arden Faene Articulare Steg Nath Manchester Adm York Benj. Tilley J B Munro Buny ai _ Shermans Cough Meretete Ae Sen Wariety Gladding Asea Aloo Ila Bradford Street Custom House R. I. Thkasuny Deranturat Woshington Thin Riment Am Hil Woom Thi United States James Guthrie Westminster Street Arcade R. I. Goodhue & Son Opticians & Jewellers Main Street High Street Bayley Ubey EU Water Street New York Way
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