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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1858
Page
2
A discussion arguing that electing judges by the people threatens independence and impartial justice. It asserts judges should be kept separate from politics, warning that elections favor popularity over fitness and risk corrupted rulings and loss of liberty. It cites constitutional intent and fears partisan manipulation.
Report says William Thompson, while filling heated Helion oil at a table lamp, spilled hot oil causing a flare that burned Mrs Perry on face neck and arms. She closed her mouth and moved to a room, dousing flames with water. yet the lamp and lamp oil were not damaged.
The column urges citizens to organize a winter lecture course and finish a hall under the Normal School, noting potential income and lease options. It then reports election returns: Republicans gain many seats, Democrats underperform, with optimism for a strong Republican showing in 1860 despite Delaware’s odd result.
A large crowd attended the Pawtucket bridge celebration dinner despite Thursday’s storm. The event proceeded smoothly with plans for a future observance due to bad weather. An unrelated notice mentions a Mount Vernon estate preservation appeal with a one dollar membership and Mrs. J O W Penny as Bristol manager. Farmers and gardeners report heavy shipment of vegetables like carrots and onions.
A historical notice extols Earns and Co Express for prompt and correct bill collection by its agents. Manager Lawton is highlighted as superior. The piece also mentions tam Ross buying roses from William Bradford who presented fresh November blooms.
The Fall River Monitor notes the Townsman H P Pierca Esq set to serve as Music Teacher at Warren Young Ladies Seminary. Friends praise his gentlemanly conduct and skill, while readers regret his departure after four years here and wish him success in the new role.
Prov idence based The Mechanics Rifle Company led by Col Vaughn with Adjutant General Mau ran and Brig Gen Pitwan arth toured Bristol yesterday. They were greeted by Col Wardwell and the Bristol Train of Artillery at the Depot and feasted at the Armory followed by target shooting for two silver cups and a grand dinner at the D Wolf House.
The proclamation warns against a third attempt by some Americans to organize a hostile expedition to Nicaragua in violation of neutrality laws. It cites bonds and contracts tied to Nicaragua lands and transit, notes naval and land enticements, and urges officers to suppress illegal emissaries and inform citizens. The document, dated October 31, 1858, is signed by President James Buchanan and Secretary of State Lewis Cass.
Reverend Mr Crowe, a missionary for Central America, was expelled from Salvador by the government. He had opened a San Miguel school in July but priests opposed him and he was taken toward the capital, seized by an armed force at Acajutla, and sent aboard the Columbus to Panama. He alleges great hardship and unjust persecution, with health severely affected by confinement and loss of property.
High tide Sunday night swept away the Haven Waspxp Award building at Coney Island along with bath houses and sheds from Ocean House. Inmates escaped to nearby hills seeking refuge as the structure vanished into the sea.
Quazro reports the steamship Indian arrived two days after leaving Liverpool on the 20th. The steamship Niggara reached Liverpool on the 17th. The Pepperell Dixey from New York reported Austria on fire and observed a ship alongside. The Falcon was to depart the same day as the Indian.
An English demonstration protested the confessional into the Church of England. The Galway line is set for a government mail subsidy at least equal to Cunarders. Parliament prorogued to November 18. Atlantic Telegraph shares quoted £300 to £380. American securities dull. Russia faces rising unrest in eastern provinces and peasant insurrection in the south. Reed accused of foreign treaty-bargaining. A royal decree grants Cuban-US steamers equal privileges with six tons of merchandise exempt from lighthouse dues.
Boston reports Republicans win statewide with Banks ahead by over 14 000 for governor after 110 towns counted. GOP gains include full congressional delegation and majorities in the Senate and House. Burlingame leads 5th District by over 200, Rice by 1100 in 4th. Citizens celebrate with processions and fireworks.
Dispatches to the States report Douglas leading in both houses and popular vote. Immigration votes were minimal with 2000 of 240000 cast. In Illinois, Senate splits 14 Democrats to 10 Republicans with results pending in the House where Republicans 34 Democrats 38, signaling a Democratic edge in both chambers per the Republican chair.
Rev. Mark Trafton informs the Springfield convention that he is not seeking political life and asks that his name not be used for a Congress bid. He thanks the group for the honor but cites concerns about deceit and fluctuating political loyalties as reasons to abstain.
Governor Bingham designates November 25 as general Thanksgiving day in Michigan. Illinois Wisconsin Town New Hampshire and Mississippi also observe Thanksgiving that day, while New York marks Thanksgiving on November 18.
The endowment for the ry of Judah Touro to establish the Touro Almshouse in New Orleans has risen to 123 000 dollars from 83 000. A plot of ground has been donated and a building is proposed to house 456 pensioners.
The Charleston Mercury warns that it is not safe for absent citizens to return or for new arrivals to enter Charleston. It predicts a short wait before announcing the epidemic’s departure and urges patience to save lives.
Telegraph dispatches from Washington authorized troops to vote in New York City. In Sickles district soldiers from Governor's Island clashed with Walbridge partisans as marines from the North Carolina voted for Maclay. Several wounded, no fatalities reported as police restored order.
On August 10 a mail bag on the Eastbound route along Edeworth road vanished, and on October 14 a bag on the same route was cut and parts removed. Roswell Miller of Holden and Charion Foster of Byawar were arrested after papers from the lost mail appeared in Miller’s books and Foster hid in Miller’s home. The missing bag was later found off Miller’s property, with letters rifled but papers largely undisturbed. Police suspect further accomplices.
The Antelope of New York Captain Clarke, from Bangkok to China, struck Para Celas shoal on August 6 after a long drift. The crew abandoned ship. boats were seized by hostile Chinese, but Antelope men overpowered them, recovered cargo worth over 100000 dollars, and boarded a Hong Kong bound prize boat to take back valuables. The captain reached Hainan and later encountered two fishing boats.
The Carlo Mauran loaded with 800 tons of coal from Elizabethport for Aspinwall foundering began Oct 24 near Sandy Hook in heavy seas. The crew abandoned ship as water rose, six men drowned, and only some provisions and gear were saved. Survivors were rescued by the US schooner Spray and landed at Cape May on the 29th. Captain Franceville values the loss at about 400 dollars in clothing and instruments.
The government schooner Daring arrived today with captain and crew and wreckage materials from the Bright Lark of Bt Johns N F which was totally wrecked on the 26th amid a heavy northeast gale off Sable Island A steamer seen near the wreck the 30th remained two hours then departed and nothing more was seen of the burning vessel Also the schooner Anho from Halifax to Quebec was totally lost on Country Harbor rouges on the 29th ult.
In the first ward a violent clash occurred as policemen protected U S soldiers voting for Sickles, with Walbridge men assaulted. Police were redeployed and order restored. In the 17th ward the Mackerelville boys toppled boxes and brandished pistols but no injuries reported. Overall the election was calmer than usual.
Friday left the Gouldy family and two servants in critical or unchanged condition. Nathaniel Gouldy and Joanna Murphy are feared fatally injured. others may recover if inflammation does not take hold. The Commercial Advertiser notes Joseph Crawford recalls Fra dg A Gouldy as cowardly and morose with little intellect, and questions the motive behind the crime. A sailor’s tale of a son from the spirit land is cited as a distant claim refuted by a daughter’s arrival.
A dispatch from Sydney describes a brig that foundered in a gale off the coast on October 26. Of 30 passengers and crew, most were later rescued, but three seamen and a boat crew perished attempting to reach shore. The vessel and cargo valued at £12,000. Additional marine losses warned by recents gales. Separately a schooner named Madison was seized near East Groanyich on suspicion of trafficking with no proper clearance papers.
A two year old boy, son of Edward Sheffield of Flushing Long Island, was fatally burned when a lamp toppled onto his mother's lap at the residence of Thomas Perry in the village. Two glass fluid lamps stood on a work stand as Mrs. Sheffield visited, and one lamp broke as it fell. Mrs. Sheffield leaped to extinguish the flames and protect the child, but was severely injured and the boy died the next day.
On Sunday the Gouldy family showed improved conditions with Mr Gouldy conscious and prospects hopeful though the critical period remains. Mrs Gouldy and Charlie are recovering while Nathaniel shows signs of improvement after erysipelas symptoms eased. Clergy in New York churches referenced the tragedy with somber remarks.
Rows reports Mrs Bees was found guilty of murder by poisoning her husband in August 1857 and sentenced for life after trial. The article mentions a next term suspension and cites other local items about court cases and property matters.
The Journal of Commerce reports extensive counterfeit currency circulating in New York. Eighty new counterfeit notes have been issued recently, and six men were arrested in the city for passing counterfeit bills of the Logan Bank of Beaton. An elderly visitor to his pastor was advised to become a better Christian or risk losing his daily bread.
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