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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1864
Page
2
The speech urges Rhode Island to unite behind Lincoln and Johnson in the 1864 presidential election. It emphasizes the global importance of the vote, the duty to uphold the Union and Constitution, and the aim to secure freedom from bondage with an overwhelming support for Lincoln.
Gen Banks praises Lincoln amid Civil War strain in a Faneuil Hall speech. The extract defends the president’s policies as clear and wise, arguing unity is hard but essential and that critics misjudge the government’s capacity and intent.
The piece argues that Roman rulers faced calumny and that even the wisest leaders attract critics. It asserts George Washington’s greatness and praises Gen Banks mastery arguing that charges against presidents are weak. It endorses Lincoln’s successor worthiness and independent sagacity in a historic time.
Mrs. Clarissa Wight widow of the late Henry Wight D D died September 15 in Lawrenceville Georgia at 92 9 years old born November 9 1771 in Raynham Massachusetts to Zephaniah Leonard a Bristol County leader and former high sheriff She helped found the Briatel Female Charitable Loviety directed the organization and remained a Union ally despite Southern sympathies Her life combined social prominence and devout faith ending in peaceful triumph of faith after a long illness
A Lincoln and Johnson mass meeting in Market Square Providence drew about fifteen thousand attendees. Brass bands played patriotic music, lights and banners adorned the square, and cannon salutes rang as speakers from two stands addressed the crowd. Notables included Wa Sprague Al Anthony Burnside Bus geteed Updike Jenckes Currey and others. The event closed at 10 o clock amid high praise for a glorious, successful gathering.
Thousands gathered in Providence for a Union and liberty loyalists tribute to Lincoln and Johnson. A procession moved from City Hotel to a large tent on Cove lands, with local and national speakers, prayers, and songs marking a highly successful gathering in Rhode Island.
The Lady's Friend enters its second year in 1865 with expanded circulation and plan for choice literature and fashion content. Henry Peterson will edit with fifty contributors. each issue will feature steel fashion plates, engravings, and various patterns, with receipts and music for ladies. Subscriptions begin cash in advance: one year $2.50, four copies $8.00, twenty-five cents for single issues. published by Deacon & Peterson, 319 Walnut Street, Philadelphia.
A political letter challenges Gen McClellan as the Union candidate arguing his ties to Pendleton and Seymour reveal doubt. It accuses the Chicago platform of surrendering government to rebels and questions support from disunion allies and southern influence. The piece questions wartime strategy and election prospects amid claims of peace aims.
Hon. F. W. Miner urged Lincoln for president at Providence's Market Square gathering. He argued McClellan would prove incompetent and Lincoln would defend the war and the Constitution, opposing Pendleton and allied critics to preserve liberty and national unity.
The Chicago Convention nominated a wartime advocate and a peace supporter as a united pair. Many Democrats resist Pendleton and fear McClellan’s fate if the ticket fails. Some hope to vote McClellan alone by scratching Pendleton, but the ticket must stand or fall together.
Mayor Doyle received a dispatch from Secretary Seward warning of a rebel plot to burn principal northern cities. Authorities report Canadian tips support the threat and citizens are urged to heed the warning and stay prepared. The pirate Tallahassee reportedly attacked the coast near Block Island and the Marblehead pursued off Newport.
A Pennsylvania fire story invokes the Chicago Platform and George Francie Train to illustrate political corruption. The piece cites historical figures and a distorted quote accusing many leaders and regions of rotten politics tied to the alleged influence of a devilish conspiracy.
Major General Dix from the Department of the East orders heightened vigilance after receiving a report that rebel agents in Canada plan to send deserters and enemies to cross the border for the presidential election. He promises frontier guards and urges provost marshals and citizens to stay alert before election day.
The report notes the first snow of the season arriving in Cincinnati on Friday night at eleven o'clock. It records a light dusting and early winter mood across the city.
The text discusses the Chisago Convention and its candidates pledging immediate efforts for an armistice. It questions how wartime supporters can back a party aligned with McClellan’s acceptance letter. It asks how a party can sustain itself on that ground.
A Liverpool venue opens a Grand Bazaar in support of a rebel cause. The event features sympathetic patrons from Britain and abroad, including English and American backers, who contribute generously to the fundraising effort.
A Democratic paper notes strong union support against McClellan as soldiers cast their votes with notable unanimity. The piece contrasts the army’s sentiment with opposing viewpoints, highlighting political polarization within the ranks.
Local affairs appeal to electors of Bristol urging Tuesday polls to cast ballots for Abraham Lincoln of Illinois and Andrew Johnson of Tennessee for President and Vice President. The notice asks loyal men to remind others of their duty and promote a large Union majority.
We visited Roeynold's Manufacturing Company’s Mill on Thames Street and, thanks to Superintendent Albert Knight, inspected the picker room and weaving room. The firm has added two rooms of fifty by thirty three feet, raising the roof and adding two stories to the north wing. One room will house forty power looms, with no new cards or mules to be added, enabling greater cloth output. Improvements to machinery and looms will yield cloth about forty inches wide. We praised the orderly machinery, fire provisions, and neat appearance across the mill.
The Bristol County Court of Common Pleas met on Tuesday with Judge Sherman presiding. Grand Jury foreman Walter B Stanton led indictments for sesayle as cases were disposed by continuations. The Town of Bristol sued Richard Durfee over a steamer incident in 1863. judgment for costs was entered for the defendant. Naturalization petitions for A P Anderstrom and Daniel Ryan were heard and granted.
Mr William Franklin a 60 year old farmer living on Bristol Neck died suddenly Sunday evening in his home while chatting with his wife. The death is attributed to heart disease with Franklin described as a moral quiet citizen. The Providence Warren and Bristol Railroad carried a large mass meeting crowd to Providence with no accidents reported and praise for conductor staff.
The banner of the Lincoln and Judaeon Union Club was carried in a Providence procession on Wednesday, bearing an inscription noted in the report.
The regular monthly meeting of the Town Council and Court of Probate will be held at the Council Chamber on Monday afternoon next at two o’clock.
Town Hell hosted the sixth Patriot Meeting with Hon Wm M. Rodman and Charles Anthony Esq. of Providence delivering earnest speeches. Col. M. T. Bennett presided as the Glee Club performed well and three rounds of cheers closed the event for Abe and Andy and the speakers.
The remains of Privates Alexander J. Manchester and James N. Gladding Jr. were brought to Bristol for burial after dying from wounds in the Civil War. Manchester, of Company I Seventh Rhode Island, died June 16 at Armory Square Hospital Washington. Gladding, same regiment, died June 3 at Mount Pleasant Hospital Washington. Funeral processions were held at their fathers’ houses on Hope and Walley streets, with Bristol Artillery and Cornet Band escort to the burying ground on Bristol Neck.
Mr Lefavour Diman a long time resident of Bournestrait died at his home after a lingering illness. Born October 16 1786 he lived to near 79. He served as a carpenter aboard the privateer Yankee during the 1812 war and was wounded in battle. After the war he worked as a mechanic here until age and infirmity forced retirement. A Methodist Episcopal church member for many years his funeral was held at State Street M E Church on Thursday.
The piece recalls Hon. F. W. Miner’s address and notes readers should consider his words after Democratic town meetings. It criticizes Pence supporters and argues the Pence-at-any-price candidate would be defeated if voters rethink their stance following Miner’s Providence speech.
The Friends of Little Mao held no meeting at Town on Tuesday evening last. Hon. Walter S. Burgess and James Parsons addressed the gathering. Attendance was smaller than previous events when a band was present, given the few No-Clellanites in the area.
The Warren Baptist Church marks its hundredth anniversary on Tuesday the 15th with a morning discourse by Rev. Amos F. Spaulding and a series of afternoon social exercises. The notice also mentions receipt of five volumes by Edward S. Babbitt Esq for the YMCA association.
A government agent exposed fraud in Lincoln votes, a Hullleston depot robber wounded himself, four sailors drowned near Rhode Island Light, Illinois crops surge with brisk business, Portland marriage boom noted, immigration rises, McClellan taunts postwar staffing, Philadelphia soldiers swing Union majority, Connecticut squirrel hunt yields 2809 tails, Internal Revenue reports 200 million yearly, fashion notes on fatigue jackets.
The Schooner Goodspeed from Boston to Philadelphia was boarded seven miles south of Block Island by the rebel privateer Tallahassee and scuttled. Captain Baxter, mate and six men escaped to Block Island and reached Newport. The Tallahassee claimed destruction of three other vessels and fired on the Goodspeed. Gunboat Marblehead departs to pursue the privateer. Newport, Nov. 2.
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