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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1856
Page
2
A political call to voters warning that the Kansas crisis and the slavery issue threaten liberties. It urges awakening, vigilance, and a vote on Tuesday to oppose the march of tyranny and support Fremont and Dexter.
Fragmentary notes describe Kilimore and Dem oie discussing legislation and a Salt River gathering with lamps. The text references parties and possible courses of action, with hopes for no conflict and a long tenure at the head of a water fort.
A partisan call arguing that the upcoming presidential election will decide major questions about slavery, oligarchy, and national policy. It warns that Buchanan’s platform may nationalize slavery and curb speech, urging vigilance, unity, and commitment to liberty and republican values.
A call to voters to choose Fremont and Freedom over Buchanan and allies, emphasizing the necessity of early voting and true ballots. It notes state constitutional amendments on repealing the registry tax, raising legislative pay, and imposing a poll tax, urging decisive support and economy in public service.
The Young America Club from this town and a Warren group paraded in neat uniforms on Saturday. They attended a grand supper at one, then Warren’s club left later. The event showcased harmony between the two towns and a visit invitation was extended for today.
A amendment to the departure times of trains for Provganxoz Warren and Bristo will take effect on Monday next. See advertisement for details and schedule changes.
The Young Men's Fremout Club of Providente plans a torch light procession this Saturday evening. Delegations from Fremonters across parts of the state will attend with Bristol hoped to send a large group. An extra train of cars will depart at 6 o clock.
The quoted call urges every man opposed to extending slavery and war with Britain and France to vote for Fremont electors on Tuesday next. It warns against using public funds for party purposes and against dissolving the Union, presenting Fremont as the stand against these issues.
Election officials announce polls open Tuesday at 10 A M and close around 8 P M Voters are urged to arrive early deposit votes and bring friends to the meeting
Every Fremonter should be at the Court House at 10 o'clock on Tuesday morning without fail.
The note warns voters to check ballots and avoid spurious votes. It recalls Fremont ticket Electora list Ed ward W. Lawton Isaac Saunders William P. Bullock William D. Brayton and urges voters not to be deterred from voting that ticket.
Tickets for Providence trains on the day are half price at 35 cents for round trips. An extra train departs at 6 PM to the Ford Light Procession and returns after closing. Hon. A Burlingame MD will address Fremont supporters at 1 PM with the morning train at 9 o'clock suggested for attendees.
The steamer Bradford Durfee will begin its arrangement and leave on Monday. In Fall River the Providence departs at 2 30 PM.
The Court of Common Pleas for this county held its October term in this town on Tuesday. Several indictments were continued due to sickness of counsel. Vero Gabriel pleaded guilty to breaking and entering stores on September 25 and was sentenced to two years in the Reform School at Providence. The session lasted three hours.
The regular monthly meeting of the Court of Probate will be held at the Probate Office on Monday afternoon next at 2 o'clock.
Werefer notes Mrs T C Gray has renewed her millinery stock with a fine assortment. Her partner assures shoppers that Mrs G offers moderate prices and neat, stylish work.
The Providence fire department held its annual review in the city on Monday. Officials praised the well maintained equipment and the disciplined crew, reporting the overall appearance satisfactory to authorities.
The Governor on Tuesday placed the bank in commission appointing Shubael Hutchins and James Anthony as commissioners. A Supreme Court report led to an injunction and Stephen K. Lathbone named receiver. Nominal capital 125000, assets about 290000 with over 40000 good at maturity. Public deposits under 40000.
A public meeting at National Hall to back the Union electoral ticket attracted a large crowd but was disrupted by rowdies who attacked speakers Messrs Millward Ward and Pyper leading Americans. Police or firearms were used as the crowd fled for safety amid the assault.
The Asia from Liverpool arrives with brief London news. Cotton sales week 73 000 bales. market active. Wheat demand fair for consumption at slightly under last week’s rates. Flour nearly unchanged. Indian corn quoted at one shilling bearer. Beef and pork dull. sugar active with a one penny advance. molasses firm.
The Atlantic reports O Donnell’s resignation in Spain and Narvaez’s immediate appointment. It notes Paris Debats on Russia’s claim to Serpenta and Turkish possession, plus warnings of unrest in France. It also reflects on the 1860s U S election as youths prime voters, urging support for John C. Fremont.
The Illinois arrived in New York at 3 oclock with 400 passengers and nearly 1.7 million dollars in specie. San Francisco mining reports improve and Gov McDougall faces embezzlement charges. a San Mateo grand jury indicts him for fraud in the May election and he is bailed at 500 dollars. Armstrong and Marsh murders are noted, with mob interference in court and a Sacramento ranch killing. Mesick v Sunderland grants the plaintiff one third of Sacramento worth about three million.
The Providence Transcript notes Oliver Nichols, about 55, found dead in Exeter near A. S. Hopkins house. Report suggests drunken spree preceding death and hints possible involvement by Nichols's son in a fit of insanity or by an unknown assailant. No conclusive cause given.
The Kerustic bank announces inability to meet bills. A new small capital bank of 120000 dollars suffers from the failure of a large Western produce house in New York which held much of its capital. Circulation stands at 80000 dollars as the bank loans from the New York house.
A brief note extols Wistar's Balsam of Wild Cherry as pleasant tasting and effective for throat and lung ailments, described as a scientific preparation skillfully compounded and offering speedy relief.
The Albany Journal asserts Pennsylvania voted for Freedom on Tuesday with ten thousand villains hired to defeat popular will. It claims no process can rectify the falsification and urges Republicans in November to resist slavery, relying on Northern cooperation against the Plaquemines Fraud and suborned perjury in the Forest Divorce suit.
The Tennessee and Alabama Railroad Company president urges buying 300 enslaved people to work on the road arguing a slave costs about 46 cents daily for maintenance while white labor costs 2 to 2.5 dollars. He asks Northern workers to consider extending slave labor into the North before supporting Southern candidates.
Portsmouth boats encountered an unusually large shoal of menhaden near Castle Hill after another catch near the Dumplings. They loaded about 350 barrels from the mass of fish and let the rest go, noting the vast, solid surface as the tide swept the dense school.
A New York Times correspondent reports an inmate at Blackwell's Island Prison was buried to the waist in the Gatiff by keepers after an offense. He was kept for two days with hands tied behind him and fed only a little bread forced into his mouth by a poet lunatic.
The Rev Henry White a long time minister connected with the Methodist E Church died suddenly at his residence in Christiana Delaware last Friday night He retired in apparent good health and was found dead the following morning
A fire yesterday afternoon consumed a barn on Pleasant street owned by Horace Miller's estate and spread to a second barn of Timothy Greene's heirs. A four story Ray Potter plant and other properties were set ablaze. losses reached substantial sums with partial insurance coverage, aided by three engines from Prov Journal.
Tremendous gale on Lake Michigan over two days sinks several vessels near Fort Washington. The propeller Toledo loses 40 lives with 3 survivors. schooners Bohemia and Yonker perish with cargoes of railroad iron and lumber. The Genl Faylor and others suffer wrecks. crew survive and cargoes insured locally.
The steamer Massachusetts towed to the wrecked schooner Splendid ashore at Tuckernack. Bodies believed lost. A trunk found on Muskegot bore clothes and letters of Capt. John Seeley of New London. Certificates of a Masonic Lodge and other items held by Nantucket authorities. Mr. Bishop orders thorough shore search.
A parade from this city joined the Boston Torch Light Procession led by a delegation estimated between four and five hundred. The American Brass Band accompanied the group while the Du Dahs attended in full numbers. The train left amid continual cheering.
The Newburyport Herald extols Col Fremont as a man of uncommon abilities and exemplary character. It claims he would rank among the great names, surpassing many Presidents in intellectual strength literary acquirements patriotism and spirit.
The London Post discusses Mr. Marcy's maritime circular, saying war with America is not desired but possible. It notes Britain's vulnerability lies in commerce while land and naval forces face American defenses, and emphasizes the United States' strong war navy but weak commerce susceptibility.
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