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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1867
Page
2
The author laments the repeal of the Reciprocity treaty and its damage to U.S. navigation. He cites wasted shipbuilding, tax burdens, and emigration of vessel construction to British ports, urging Congress to improve maritime policy to restore national prosperity and shipping leadership.
The General Assembly wrapped its January session in Providence on Saturday, marking the end of a brief legislative term. Leaders praised progress on key bills while adjournment set the stage for future sessions.
The Cork Examiner on 7th inst condemns the Ireland uprising as a misguided extensive plot. It warns of brutal government retaliation, economic fallout, and political prosecutions while noting insurgents lack unity and fail to seize major posts, predicting collapse without broad support.
The report notes 734 lakeside disasters last year causing 6647 428 in property destruction. Quzszc shows excitement at possibly becoming the capital of a new kingdom.
The Cincinnati Commercial reports unprecedented floods across the West and Southwest. Ohio River at Cincinnati rises eighteen inches. Evansville and Louisville submerged. Kentucky river falling. Memphis to Vicksburg flood zone. Helena flooded. widespread livestock and grain losses. A Washington scene shows many office seekers, Democrats and Radicals alike, pressing President Johnson for patronage.
The American Board reports receipts of 175608.15 for the financial half year ending February, up 407.50 from last year but not covering rising expenses. Since January twelve laborers were appointed abroad, five men and seven women offered service from three others. The Board plans with urgency to establish a mission in Western Africa conducted by colored men. Destroy Caterpillar Eggs Now details a Maine Farmer notice: eggs of the apple tree caterpillar encircling twig ends can be destroyed now while visible, using a warm day, ladder, and small basket for nests.
Congress enacts a law imposing a fine between 100 and 500 dollars and a jail term from six months to three years for adulterating kerosene so it will not burn at 110 degrees Fahrenheit. The common adulterant cited is naphtha mixed into the fuel.
A deadly cattle disease has broken out in parts of Illinois. It begins with a flank swelling that spreads forward and sideways, leading to rapid death within two to three days after initial signs. The affected area shows a dark flush and a watery serum-like discharge under the skin.
A broad snow storm hits across the region from Mississippi to Canada. Reports note harsh weather, with widespread travel disruption and cold temperatures affecting many areas.
Local notices report the Bristol and Providence steamers, built in New York for the Merchant's Steamship Co and sold to Narragansett Steamship Co, will operate between New York and the local port with connections to the Boston rail line. Depot work proceeds, and Narragansett has bought Plymouth Rock and Warrior for the route. Separately, indictments for liquor without license were raised in the Supreme Court with pleas of guilty, and a Rhode Island Guards parade was briefly postponed by snow.
Harper's Magazine for April offers an article on A California Caravansary about the What Cheer House of R B Woodward Esq formerly of Providence and is of interest to Rhode Island readers. Godeys Lady's Book for April arrives praised for beauty of embellishment and quality literary content by Marian Harland Mirvi Jangrin S Annie Frost Florence Hartland and others.
Beadle's Monthly for April presents a striking table of contents with Our National Capital second paper illustrated and highlighted. The issue is advertised as worth the price of a year's subscription to Beadle & Co. New York.
The General Assembly amends Chapter 229 Section 13 to raise annual salaries for the Providence Court of Magistrates. The Justice serving as clerk shall receive twelve hundred dollars, and each other Justice one thousand dollars, effective March 1, 1867, with any inconsistent provisions repealed.
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