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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1865
Page
2
The passage laments Virginia politics and describes loyalist views on Reconstruction, warning against restored slavery under a new legislature. It commends returning soldiers for their discipline and moral character, urging communities to support veterans with jobs and social acceptance.
The Philadelphia Lloyds reports eight lines plying between North America and Europe with a total of fifty eight steamers now running and fifteen more under construction. Lines include the Taman General Translantic Nations Anchor Hamburg America North German Lloyds Montreal Royal Mail and Vanard. The note excludes the West Indies routes.
A discussion tracks how courts and legislatures have gradually relaxed common law limits on private and religious corporations. It notes state differences in Rhode Island and Massachusetts history, proxy voting, and evolving authority to hold property, elect officers, levy assessments, and manage membership.
The text asserts that corporations inherently possess implied powers and that acts passed at meetings remain valid legal acts of the corporation until properly reversed. It states that improper votes do not automatically void an action unless a majority of all proper votes is not achieved.
The General Assembly adjourned in Providence after a week of acts of incorporation and reconciling resolutions. The Senate passed a resolution declaring vacant several Supreme Court positions and approved funding for a state project, while the House debated removal of court reporters and other judiciary measures. The next sessions set for Tuesday and Wednesday include oaths for Nicholas Ball and continued consideration of Supreme Court issues.
The General Assembly considered removal of Supreme Court Justices and debated amending bank laws. Thomas Darfee was elected Associate Justice to fill the Barlock vacancy, John P Knowles to the Supreme Court, and John B Pearce named Bristol County Sheriff. Other appointments included W. W. Blodgett as Bank Commissioner and several Justices of the Peace and Public Notaries.
The Treasury reports the Third Series of Seven Thirty notes starting June 7 with rapid deliveries. Strong subscription followed the Second Series and the farming wool markets are expected to boost daily sales this week. Investors anticipate lower rates as wartime expenses fall and national credit remains strong.
The July issue opens with the engraving On the Cliff showing two lovers by the sea shore. It includes a double fashion plate and engravings like Bridge of Sighs. Notable literary pieces include The Silent Nun Sophie May and Stephen Courtland's Pet Annie Russel The Folly Aunt Alice plus other stories and editorials. Subscriptions priced at 2.50 annually or 4.00 for two years with specimen numbers offered for 15 points. Premiums include Wheeler and Wilson sewing machines. address Deacon and Peterson 319 Walnut Street Philadelphia.
Across the South people acknowledge the war and secession failed. Meetings spread to restore civil order. The public grows weary of misrule and supports returning to the old government under President guidance who urges loyalty and local reconstruction leadership.
Reports state wool prices in Canada fell to 60 cents and then 40 to 42 cents amid demand shifts, while cattle and horses face varying quality issues as government sales impact urban markets. News from abroad mentions New Zealand’s Pai Mariri killings and broader wartime concerns, alongside internal revenue tax rulings and military governance debates in the South.
The city records an unprecedented surge of weddings in New Haven with churches crowded daily for ceremonies. Observers note a predominance of female spectators at these events and anticipate several more weddings among the upper ten before July 4.
About 6000 head of cattle have arrived in Albany from the west since last Monday, the largest weekly total for the city. The western stock is in good condition and prices have declined about four cents per pound in Kentucky, with Albany seeing about a one cent drop in a week.
The Seventh Regiment veterans from Bristol arrived by the five o clock train Tuesday and were greeted with a large civic welcome. A Bristol Artillery salute, a brass band escort, and a town hall reception followed a Thames Street parade with patriotic speeches and a substantial collation. Soldiers listed include 1st Lt James T. Phelps and many others wounded in service. citizens praised their endurance and sacrifices for the Republic.
Stanton and Skinnar of this town expand their shipyard by acquiring Neptune Steamship Company railway machinery for nineteen hundred twenty five dollars. The existing railway handles 400 to 500 ton vessels and runs year round. The new railway will handle seven hundred ton vessels, be installed on the north side of the yard, and be ready by August with total costs around three thousand dollars.
New items from Ales sra L Prang & Co include three assortments The Ten Commandments Street Scenes in New York and Friendship Cards Each set contains a dozen cards mailed at fifty cents The publisher has issued about sixty sets and plans more Also noted is a Strawberry Festival at Town Hall hosted by State Street Methodist Episcopal Sabbath School to benefit their library Time to be announced by posters.
Young ladies of St Michael's Sunday School held a fair at Town Hall on Thursday evening to benefit the Christian Commission. Decorated hall and plentiful tables accompanied by a reported gross of about one hundred fifty guitars. Selee's Hair Life advertised as superior for hair care with rapid sales. Mr. J N Burgess recently bought a large supply. No equal for restoring gray hair.
Bristol Amateur Association plans two grand concerts at Town Hall next week on Wednesday and Thursday evenings to benefit the Young Men's Christian Association. The program will feature vocal and instrumental music and is praised as equal or superior to past Bristol entertainments.
Isham Harris ex governor of Tennessee is accused of pursuing personal gain while urging confiscation of property. Archives reveal a Brown Brothers receipt for forty three thousand dollars from state bonds with coupons cut, suggesting abroad security against possible exile.
A correspondent suggests using Old Bourbo Whiskey in bread as poison after rats in a house ate a sugared dose and became intoxicated. Several survived with headaches, while a physician noted the danger and a quack’s tale about reasoning.
The Russian government contemplates granting Princess Dagmar the status of heiress widow with an income of 60,000 pounds per year to maintain the regal state there.
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