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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1863
Page
2
A damaged fragment cites phrases about liberty and heritage from Webster with a date line reading Saturday morning March 7 1863. The readable portion reflects poetic or political language emphasizing ownership and preservation for future generations.
A period voice proclaims that treason must be unmasked and throttled, urging extensive conscription and swift action to preserve the Union. It declares the Constitution and freedom must remain intact and insists the war continue until rebellion is crushed.
The piece attacks Copperhead sympathizers as traitors and calls for steadfast support of the government. It praises a local figure who shifted from peace advocacy to support for conquering a peace, urging loyalty and denouncing Copperhead influence amid recent events.
Town Republican Committees issue rocall urging loyal citizens to attend at Town Hall to choose delegates for the State and District Conventions to be held in Providence on the 10th for nomination of state officers. Call emphasizes unity to crush the rebellion and restore peace and prosperity.
Edward S. Babbitt formerly of this town will act as agent for the Pokanoket Steam Mill. Preparations are underway to start the factory with engines and boilers repaired. Most former operatives will return. many already engaged. The mill’s restart is hoped to revive life in the area. Flat fish are plentiful in the bay and being caught near the wharf.
At the Providence Warren & Bristol Railroad Company annual meeting on January 26 the directors were authorized to join with Newport & Fall River Railroad or others to connect the road. It is now thought a steam ferry may be purchased to ply from the Depot Wharf to the Island once the Island to Newport line is completed.
A regular monthly meeting of the Town Council Court of Probate and Board of Canvassers was held in the Council Chamber. Accounts for fuel supplies medical care and street lighting were approved. Dr S S Drury’s $35 bill for small pox care was tabled. Some small taxes were remitted and credited to the Collector. Surveyors of lumber for the year were chosen Bourne Gifford Freehorn Bradford and Wardwell. The board prepared voter lists for canvass and adjourned to Monday evening for final revision. Probate business occupied much of the session with the court in session about six hours.
The Providence Press carries a promiscuous matrimonial notice touting a “young lady” seeking a husband and a “well educated” suitor, with hints of crowding letters from pretenders. The item critiques the scheme and mocks confidences and tricks while noting local military updates and retirements.
Citizens of this town notice widespread Union Leagues and local activity. William C. Breed, agent for Marshall P. Wilder of Dorchester Massachusetts, solicits orders for fruit trees vines and berries. Dorchester Nurseries offer a wide selection of trees vines currants and gooseberries. Democratic State and District Conventions set for Railroad Hall Providence on the 10th. A Renetitational Gi Union State Convention will meet in the Magistrates Court Room with district conventions the same day. Friends of the American Bible Society plan a meeting at Town Hall Monday evening.
The March term of this court in Bristol County began in this town at 10 a.m. with Chief Justice Ames and Justices Brayton and Bullock presiding. Grand and petit juries were impaneled, cases discussed, and several matters continued or adjudicated, including the Jayne v Barton case and various ejectment and equity actions, with appointments of officers and trustees noted.
The court ordered Joseph M. Simonds to pay 26 dollars 50 cents and 3 dollars 50 cents weekly for the support of his grandchild, a pauper in Warren. A pensioned elder and former naval officer, Simonds owes court costs as well. Divorces were heard in part for Mary A. Rich and Olive S. Brown, with notices and injunctions to protect property during proceedings.
The brig Croton, Capt. C. D. Eddy, docked Saturday from Matanzas with a cargo of new crop molasses the first imported this season. Rough seas caused no major damage. After discharge, the vessel was refitted and reloaded with vegetables and honey, then set for sea again Thursday night. Also notes on onion and turnip prices and limited carrot stock. A book titled A True with witty subtitle by Mrs. Sedgwick received favorable mentions from the New York Evening Post.
Warren, Saturday. Captain Janis Jones died after a long illness at age 33. A former ship-master, he was active and enterprising. The funeral was held Wednesday by Washington Lodge of Warren, with Masonic services at the Methodist Episcopal Church. Reverend L. D. Davis delivered the address to relatives and brethren and the interment followed with full lodge attendance.
A thief broke a window at the Bake House of Edwin Sanders and stole flour crackers gingerbread. About three hundred copper cents were taken. Town affairs include appointing Capt. George Wheaton to fill a vacancy, sale of Rev John E Welch dwelling, and shipbuilding updates in Providence.
Rhode Island records show the January session in Providence with a Senate order setting the liquor sales regulation bill as special order for Tuesday. The House sent the Governor's communications to the floor and approved charter amendments for Dunell Manufacturing. Governor Sprague addressed the Senate after resolutions praising his administration.
Rhode Island legislators debate back pay and pensions as Gen Wool visits. Gov Sprague resigns. Gov Cozzens sworn in. Petitions on railroad and savings charter pass. Major Gen Wool welcomed. Senate adjourns. Extra session opens with oath for new Senators and daily meetings at noon.
The record notes Treasury reports on paper duties and a New York merchants plea for faster cheaper process. It covers a naval committee referral, a volunteer payment joint resolution, stamp tax revisions for notes bonds and mortgages, and pension paper exemptions. Also noted are naval, Indian relief, and legislative actions, with Senate and House actions on licenses and telegraph line extensions.
A dispatch to Secretary Gideon Welles reports the Indianola fell to Confederate forces after ram attacks by the Webb and Queen of the West near Memphis. Commander Daxon D. Porrix notes noncompliance with his orders led to the surrender.
Washington dispatches announce Fort McAllister captured near Savannah by cannon, while Gen Stevenson is restored to command after heated debate remarks. Governor Sprague resigns from the Senate race and Ali Cozzens acts as governor for the rest of the political year.
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