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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1859
Page
2
The passage notes Jenie Harris as the well regarded resident of a cottage. Mrs Harris is dead, George is a South lawyer, and Jenna lives with her former scholar and maid. The tone describes kindness, meekness, and hopeful virtue amid hardship.
For governor Thomas G. Turner of Warren leads the ticket while Isaac Saunders of Scituate is listed for lieutenant governor John R Bartlett of Providence seeks secretary of state and Samuel A Parker of Newport is named for general treasurer The attorney general line appears garbled with Frohne and Serum Bam mentioned without clear attribution.
A commentary extols the United States Capitol as a premier architectural treasure with an eastern front of 750 feet and a dome 300 feet high. It praises its symbolism of freedom, notes minor plans for Legislative Halls, and invites citizens to visit the Temple of Liberty. The piece also touches on spring weather, farming activity, and local newspaper shifts in Providence, Rhode Island society.
A fire in Bristol destroyed the shop owned by Mr. J D W Perry and the adjoining Constitution Street corner office with the Federal Bank. the dwelling next east was nearly burned. Winds were gale from the northeast and rain had saturated nearby structures. Insurance on the destroyed buildings totaled 750 dollars. Fire engines responded promptly but a hose cut cut in Engine No 4 hindered efforts. Mr. Waldron lost account books and shop articles. Fire origin is unknown but believed accidental.
The General Assembly adjourned after eight weeks of debate with spirited discussions on the Supreme Court resolution and the colored school question. In both chambers, harmony prevailed and no unkind words were spoken, with weekly synopses of main business provided.
The Wednesday concert was praised as the best of the three given. The entire choir performed well and the quartets drew applause. The Indies and Warren guests impressed in masterly style with high praise. The Pierce family pieces drew unmeasured commendation. Instrumental work was creditable and overall a success. Fewer attendees than prior events, likely due to fear of a third admission attempt.
Supreme Court term at Warren opens with multiple slander suits including John P. Jayne versus Eliza A. Sisson and vice versa. Proceedings cover claims of barn arson on George Sisson’s farm, continuations, and a jury failure to reach verdict in Sisson versus Jayne. Other matters: book account appeal from probate decree, replevin over hotel furniture valued at 1000, and numerous default judgments as judges adjourn after eight days.
The April edition features engaging articles, fashion plates, and numerous patterns for ornamental needlework including bonnets and patchwork. Chapter seven of Miss Slimmen's Window intrigues readers. Subscriptions offer both the magazine and the Phenix for four dollars in advance.
A historical overview questions who benefits from Bristol public schools and describes aims to serve all classes. It recounts milestones from 1840s to 1850s, notes salary rises for teachers, district autonomy, building and staffing changes, and shifting enrollment amid economic downturns with expectations of consolidation to prevent waste.
In the Phenix piece from Kroxun Iowa March 10 1859 the essay praises modest scholarship over showy display. It contrasts Everett’s restrained learning with flamboyant orators, urging simplicity and modesty as noble virtues in education and public life.
A letter describes travelers leaving for the Pike's Peak mines and the westward gold rush. Some returns have already occurred while many seek prospects, expecting future population shifts and gains as investments later repay. The writer notes long journeys, rough camps, and a man amused by greasing boots during downtime.
At Providence on Thursday the Democratic Conventions nominated Elisha R. Potter for Governor Fenner Brown for Lt Governor John H. Weeden for Secretary of State Edwin Metcalf for Attorney General Edward F. Newton for General Treasurer Olney Arnold for Congress from the Eastern District Alfred Anthony for Congress from the Western District Welcome B. Sayles declined the Eastern District nomination.
New York reports the City of Washington arriving at 9 AM with 170 passengers after a westerly gale voyage from Europe. The dispatch wires note rumors of Papal States evacuation, possible French withdraw, and ongoing French military buildup at Marseilles. Other items cover Havana naval drills, British and French goodwill toward the US, and a Key West brig report of African landings and cargo salvaged from the Nathan Hanna.
The January session of Rhode Island General Assembly ends with a postponed resolution on state rights, a tribute to Governor Dyer, and adjournment to May. In the House a petition regarding Reporter T. Hazard is resolved, and Speaker Van Zandt bids farewell amid decorous proceedings. A brief note reports a nineteen year old in St. Louis on trial for marrying three wives.
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