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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1857
Page
2
The piece argues that farming offers true dignity and prosperity, countering social stigma. It cites New England realism, praising farmers for discernment, health, moral growth, and the chance to apply science. It urges parents to educate sons and then send them to farming for happiness and usefulness.
The Legislature last Friday adopted amendments to the Massachusetts Constitution. One amendment restricts suffrage to readers and writers by a near two to one vote, another halves representatives by district electors, and the third requires Senate members to be elected by districts.
The town promotes summer boarding options and sea side recreation in Bristol with available rooms and hotels for the season. It notes Bristol as a manufacturing hub with idle wharves and highlights the Pocanoket Steam Mill Co. as a top buyable site with a valuable engine and attached building. sale prices are described as low for new manufacturers seeking location and ease of shipment.
The Rev S K Sweetman will deliver a Sunday afternoon discourse at 8 o clock on intemperance its causes evils and remedy. The notice urges the community to attend and praises the speaker as a fine scholar and excellent speaker promising a worthwhile listening experience.
Chief Maunawo Paus of the Chippeway nation delivered a Moonday evening lecture that drew strong attention. He promises another engaging talk next Monday at the Court House, inviting all who seek a rich and compelling presentation.
The American Republican Convention in Providence on Wednesday nominated Stephen T. Olney for Mayor. Aldermen nominees include William H. Waterman, Wa. H. Bowen, Billings Brastow, George S. Rathbone, Cyrus Manchester, Jabez C. Knight, and Zelotes W. Holden. A Citizens' Convention is planned for Monday to nominate a different ticket. A Warren and Fall River Rail Road route has been surveyed, linking Swanzey shore to Warren Depot. The line would be six and a half miles from HW River to Warren, and seventeen and a half miles to Providence, with stock expected to be raised and construction possible soon. Additionally a New Bedford connection to Fall River is anticipated. A body of an unknown woman was found murdered near Newburg, New York, with initial belief it may be Miss Sarah Bloom, who was later found alive near Hamburg.
The Court of Common Pleas held its May term in this town with Judge Sherman presiding from Tuesday morning to Wednesday afternoon. Several anticipated trials were adjourned due to illness or absence of counsel. one indictment was postponed from last term. The Grand Jury was in session briefly.
A patriotic essay extols love of home and government as core to national identity. It praises America's republican edifice, the founders' aims, and the need for a strong, virtuous state capable of defending rights and ensuring moral progress.
A letter argues that self preservation and defending life justify resistance against oppression. It cites historic founders linking freedom to republican institutions and moral duties, warning against appeasement when essential rights are at stake. It invokes universal values and the peril of tyrannical power.
The R. A. Baptist State Convention met in Providence with strong attendance. The annual sermon by Rev. S. W. Field was ordered published. Textennant meeting to be held at Central Baptist Church with Rev. SIa presiding. officers and managers listed include Henry Jackson, A. H. Stowell, Rhodes B. Chapman and many others from Providence and surrounding towns.
District Attorney Hall presented an opening plea in the murder trial of Mrs. Cunningham for Dr. Burdell’s death. Witness Hannah Conlan testified to jealousy over ladies visiting the house and disputes about a former boarder. she described events the night of the murder including door bolting and alleged tensions with Dr. Burdell over attentions to other women.
The paper notes Rose Mary hair tonic by J Russel Spalding of Boston has sold one million bottles. It is available from dealers nationwide or at Spalding's office 27 Tremont Street Boston.
A Spanish resident in Rio Janeiro reports a severe yellow fever season with twenty to thirty foreign deaths daily and hundreds more sick in hospitals. He notes the risk to his outdoor work and predicts his obituary may appear soon in papers.
The Dedham Court of Common Pleas trial of Charles Eini mons Joseph and Luther Colburn for trespass was halted as Luther Colburn reportedly shot himself near the disputed premises. He had feared facing justice and died before judgment, with the case proceeding no further. The incident followed a morning where Colburn fled and returned explaining his wish to avoid court.
The Europa arrived Liverpool April 25 and reached port May 26 after passing the Asia and other vessels. Lord Elgin leaves for Paris en route to China. Cotton growth drive forms the Cotton Supply Association in Manchester. France and Spain exchange diplomats, with military and political tensions noted. China reports massacres, ship attacks, and tea exports. British troops in China lauded for prompt deployment. Elgin’s diplomacy to be paused for military action.
The Thibodaux Union notes frosts revived cane prospects by stimulating root growth and creating a larger stand. Cereals have suffered injury. The Charleston Mercury reports warm weather improving vegetation in South Carolina and suggests a favorable season could still restore hopes after April frosts.
Intense inquiry follows a murder in Newburg and vicinity. Witnesses testify the body is of an unnamed young woman later identified as Sarah Bloom. A man named Jenkins is accused amid police doubt, with evidence of strangulation and visible finger marks on the neck.
Hon. Edward Everett slipped at a Chicago school exit and fell, suffering a deep cut on the upper lip and facial injuries. He was assisted by bystanders and medical help arrived promptly.
State Department dispatches from Washington April 3 say the British government has rejected the Dallas Clarendon treaty. Lord Napier and Mr. Dallas confirm the intelligence. officials expect a full British statement. The move shocks the White House and State Department amid uncertain diplomatic fallout.
Cyrus Smith a Piermont New Hampshire rider was robbed near Tremont and Broskline when three men attacked him one held his body another covered his mouth and throttled him a strong arm robbery yielded a memorandum book with 1100 in Bradford Bank notes Smith and his wife were visiting to shop and lodged nearby police have not arrested the assailants and the crime is described as a bold garotte attack in Boston.
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