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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1854
Page
2
Text outlines penalties for hawkers and pedlars selling wares by samples in towns, defining acts that cover delivery by sample and repealing conflicting laws. Includes formal acknowledgments by A Potter and requests to transmit resolutions to Senators and Representatives.
Resolved that the state asks Senators and Representatives in Congress to secure pay and allowances for the war quota from Aug 10 1912 to 1914, and to enact laws placing those serving on the same footing as other groups. The Secretary of State is authorized to send these resolutions to Congress. True copy witnessed by Potter.
The Railroad Commissioners are instructed to investigate free passage data for this and other railroads in the state and report to the next General Assembly. They must detail freight and baggage packages held, claimed packages, tendered freight money, and sale proceeds, and may summon persons and papers. Also resolutions authorize surveys for the eastern boundary dispute and sale of state arms with proceeds funding needs.
A legislative resolution proposes spending up to five hundred dollars to prepare rooms at Brown University for the preservation of state standard weights and measures. The standards would be under the General Assembly’s future control and placed with a Brown University designated agent. It also references action on the Nebraska Bill and related provisions on involuntary servitude.
The 1854 Bristor Preri issue lists Whig candidates William W. Hoppin for Governor John J. Reynolds for Lieutenant Governor William R. Watson for Secretary of State and Christopher Robinson for Attorney General Benjamin Mumford for General Treasurer. The editorial extols spring after a harsh winter, honors sailors and workers, and thanks Hon. Thomas Davis for Public Documents.
A factional notice urges electing the Whig ticket including Benjamin Mumfedy for General Treasurer Samuel B Vernon. It claims temperance and law order will guide officials, pledging Maine Law support and a statewide push against radicalism. Also notes Rev Hobart’s health related leave and church pulpit coverage.
The state Supreme Court in this town on Tuesday disposed of civil cases without jury trials after a charge to the Grand Jury. Divorces granted include Elizabeth Sparks versus Edwin C. Sparks and Sarah I Howe versus John R Howe. Naturalization petitions for Michael Starkey and John Stone granted. Indictments against Shippee family partially proceeded. several cases set for next term.
The NH election Tuesday shows a reduced Democratic majority, with telegraph reports later indicating a Whig and Free Soil majority in the House and a governor’s race about 1500 votes, after last year’s larger margin.
A copy of the monthly Philadelphia publication edited by Ella Wentworth highlights women running the press and earning one dollar per day for eight hours. It argues for equal compensation with men for same quality work in various fields while denying broader suffrage aims.
The past week brought exceedingly fine weather but travel remained difficult due to mud. Roads are fast drying and a few more pleasant days will make them passable.
The report to the House discusses Spanish Cuban actions against US commerce, focusing on the Black Warrior seizure near Havana on the 28th ult. It urges prompt redress and indemnity, notes prior aggressions, and links Cuba to US coastal interests and ongoing negotiations. It also mentions possible congressional measures if peaceful adjustment fails.
One week after arrival of the Arabia at Malifar Hatfax, the Ambin from Liverpool reached its dock. Europe arms widely as Russia, France and England boost forces while Danube snow halts movement. British ships move from Malta to Piraeus amid dull markets with price concessions on wheat flour and Indian corn. The Czar responds to Napoleon seeking negotiation while Turkish reinforcements are warned. insurrection brews in Spain.
A State Temperance Convention held in Providence with visiting delegates from other states. Speeches by Dr Jewett Rev Miner Rev Davis and others preceded adoption of eight resolutions urging prohibition, independent action, and electing temperance allies to legislature while supporting enforcement of prohibition laws.
The steamer Caroline bound for Memphis burned near the White River mouth on Sunday the 15th. The vessel and cargo were a total loss. 40 to 60 lives were believed lost with only two cabin passengers saved. Captain Creighton and pilot Rice perished, and the crew drowned at the wheel.
The steamer Reindeer burst a flue at Cannelton causing mass casualties. Fifty passengers were killed or wounded with many blown into the river and drowned.
Reports from Baltimore dated March 13 describe the Black Warrior seizure creating great excitement in Mobile and New Orleans. A Havana letter notes large crowds at the wharf as the Corwin departed, flags flown on American ships, and Moro Castle guns and battlements manned in anticipation.
A Lawrence case found the teacher, acting for school purposes, possesses parental authority over a pupil and is not liable for punishment unless it would be permitted if inflicted by a parent. The verdict favored the defendant, confirming the teacher’s immunity under school disciplinary authority.
Sheriff Adams of Moe folk County Massachusetts was arrested Saturday on a charge of selling intoxicating drinks in violation of the liquor law. The arrest was made by Seagee Churchill following a tip.
A violent altercation erupted during the March 8 election in Muwavmie Wisconsin between a group of German and Irish party members. Several were knocked down and wounded, one Irishman and one German killed, and a German was badly injured after a challenge sparked the fight.
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