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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1857
Page
2
The piece reviews President Buchanan's inaugural policy and cabinet picks, noting conservative aims and concerns over ultra stances. It discusses the Supreme Court Dred Scott decision and Kansas troubles shaping Civil War era policy and party divisions.
From Washington comes a list of cabinet nominees: Lewis Cass for Secretary of State, Howell Cobb for the Treasury, John B. Floyd for War, Isaac Toucey for the Navy, Jacob Thompson for the Interior, Judge Black for Attorney General, Aston Brown for Postmaster General. The General Assembly will adjourn Friday next after business.
The state supreme court met in town on Tuesday with Judges Ames Brayton and Bosworth presiding. Several cases were disposed of or referred to referees, grand jury dismissed for lack of presentments, and numerous appeals advanced or argued including matters involving the Warren Asylum and the Providence Warren Bristol Railroad.
The Ladies Levee at the Armory on Wednesday and Thursday evenings drew crowded halls. The Old Folk's Room featured antique furniture and a display of age old crafts, including spinning, a turkey roast, and a two century old glass. A Continental uniformed figure with powdered wig plus period costumes entertained attendees.
The entry notes the appointment of Mr. Daniel W. Coggeshall as keeper of the Light House at Bristol Ferry to succeed the late Mrs. E Diman. It also mentions the funeral of Dr Kane held in Philadelphia with a large procession, flag half mast, crepe, and bells tolling as the procession passed to Second Presbyterian Church for services.
The Fall River Daily Evening Star announces its launch by Noel A. Tripp & Co. and expresses belief a well run daily paper can succeed in Fall River. It hopes readers back the new publication.
The March 6 to 7 report details Chief Justice Taney’s full opinion on Dred Scott, outlining that African Americans are not citizens, Missouri compromise and 1820 Missouri bill limits, and the court’s reasoning on territorial power. Additional dissents and later views by McLean and Curtis are noted. The session drew a crowded courtroom with eminent lawyers present.
Assessor reports to the Ohio State Auditor show horser stocks shrinking from 672,593 in 1834 to 624,746 in 1855 and 621,443 in 1856. The drop, 11,005 over three years, is blamed on rising profits from feeding and fattening bullocks versus raising colts for sale.
A New York amusements promoter drew ten thousand boys to Union Square on Saturday with a bite promotion. Police intervened to maintain order as the crowd pressed in. Sunday saw kite flyers advertising the venue, each kite bearing the distributor's management mark.
The Phenix notes Moon altitude extremes this year with dates for high and low paths. Highest on March 27 and April 11 and September 11 and October 5, and lowest on March 18 and April 14 and September 25 and October 22. These extremes are rare, not seen since 1838 many times.
Washington dispatch reports Mr Buchanan suffering a return of the National Hate cholera a disorder blamed for advising him against holding his levee yet he stayed at the doorway to greet guests The affliction continues to plague several families at the National while General Cass appears in better health and spirits than most in the Cabinet apart from Mr Hawell abb.
Narrative of the Providence to New York vessel disaster with Captain Rhodes and the U S Revenue Cutter Washington aiding the Worcester. Details of a brutal gale, frostbite, and near death, followed by lengthy Rhode Island Senate debates on elections and revised codes including taxes and temperance measures.
Two convicts at Auburn State prison attempted to kill the agent yesterday but were stopped by keepers. Fears of further trouble rise as several convicts from the shop area are confined to their cells.
Four vessels sailed from this port for the African coast to engage in the slave trade following the Braman seizure. Three of the four have completed successful voyages. Deputy marshals have not yet received compensation for their services in seizing the Braman.
A Nebraska paper reports a Chicago letter describing a Nebraska visit by a mysterious author who stayed four months earned a thousand dollars in cash fought twice then married. It also covers a New Orleans slave auction where a stout buyer died on stage from heart disease seconds after sale, prompting an inquest.
Members Jenckes Molten and Luther named as House conferees to join Senate committee over Bee provision in sixth title vacating seats of officials who relocate. Clarke Jackson Holman named for eighth title tax return of stockholders in corporations. Seagrave Whipple Parkhorat named for residence rule in personal property taxation. House moved to Title XR in Domestic Relations and approved amendments with minor changes.
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