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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1858
Page
2
The piece argues that coming elections will reveal political direction and determine the next Congress. It stresses the slave issue, naturalization, ballot purity, and loyalty to foreign powers as core moral questions. It urges voters to act conscientiously to safeguard Republican values.
The Providence Post criticizes Democratic treachery and policy shifts under President Buchanan. It notes opposition demands on state admission, local governance of domestic affairs, and slavery protections, while claiming Democrats remain united and avoid new issues.
The article reports broad early returns showing strong anti administration sentiment and Republican gains in Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana New Jersey and Newark municipal results. It notes a large Republican majority in Pennsylvania and a rise in Ohio from 1000 to over 10000 with 14 Republican Congressmen to 7 Democrats. Indiana backs the Republican Line ticket by about 5000. The piece calls the trend a true Republican spirit nationwide.
Canntel Boss has purchased the Wor weiter Spy and will take charge on November 1. After that date German Foss, brother of Schuch, will assume duties at The Patriot as part of the transition.
A passenger list from a recent shipwreck includes Mr. Alonite Norris, nephew of Captain John Norris of Myrtha’s Vineyard, who perished after attempting to escape. The Norris family is struck by a pattern of sudden deaths including the father murdered in the South Seas and the mother killed by lightning, leaving relatives to mourn untimely losses.
On a clear moonlit Tuesday evening the sloop Exchange from Newport collided with a steamer. Capt. Ford and two crewmen were lost overboard and presumed drowned as the wrecked sloop sank. Capt. Williston and two men were rescued to Newport. a body was not recovered by press time.
On a Wednesday last the Duchess of Angouleme Pear, raised in the garden of My C F Liscowh in Waterbury Connecticut, weighed one pound and a quarter and measured 2 inches in circumference and 13 inches around the longest way. It was the largest specimen observed by our reporter.
A group from New Jersey toured the Eagle Sergen Co. plant in Providence on Thursday. The visitors praised the spotless, well kept facility and the neatness of its departments and machinery. They noted well-kept horses and wagons on the premises and thanked Dr. O W Angell for guiding the tour and explaining operations.
Early Saturday a horse and wagon on the main road near Warren was spotted by an engine driver as cars approached. The driver attempted to cross ahead of the trains, the whistle blew and brakes were used to prevent a collision. The wagon belonged to Elijah Gray en route to Warren.
Report from Providence recounts friendly passage of visiting natives, then details arrests and trials in town. Catharine Sion faces assault charges after a jealous attack on Edward Westgate and family. Lewis Grant, inmate at the Asylum, jailed 20 days for assault and threats. William J. Cuddington imprisoned 10 days for assault and drunkenness.
The journal introduces the Mathematical Monthly as a new national periodical by distinguished scientists. It aims to awaken interest in mathematics among students, provide high standards without being inaccessible, and serve as a medium for varied mathematical information and investigation.
The issue showcases a rich steel plate engraving for November featuring keeper's Daughter and a superb Cloak Fashion Plate in color. It includes Nellie's Diary Guardian Angels The Innkeeper's Daughter Contentment a continuation of that story Margaret's Home Suggestions for Dinner Parties and many other engaging articles.
The Medina Tribune recounts Thad deus Sheldon of Randolph in Cattaraugus County once worth 80 000 who chased Harmonial Philosophy for years. He drilled a cave hoping to unearth the Harmonial City and treasure but floods left the site useless and he remains financially ruined and misled by mediums.
Providence October 6 1858 letter from Governor Elisha Dyer asks the Rhode Island Supreme Court to advise on the seniority and duties of Generals Greene and Gould in a military succession controversy The court replies that the governor may declare rank based on commissions and outlines procedures for a possible court martial and enforcement of commissions if demanded.
The New York Sun reports a sheriff sale of a merchant’s effects ruined by lottery ticket purchases. The man had bought tickets for years without a prize until recently, and the lottery operators refused to pay his lone win.
The City of Baltimore from Liverpool arrived this afternoon with Captain Tateh. The Borusua and New York also came in with dates noted. Val Vol reports easing cable fault with occasional reversals from Newfoundland. Belfast trade is favorable. Sheffield and US orders show slight improvement. France wary on grain imports. The Murphy versus Hurwitz contest extends to Sept 20 with Murphy leading 4 to 2.
Mr Varley of the Electric and International Telegraph Company reports severe faults on the cable observed on September 6 7 8 and 9 near Valentia and a distant fault about 500 miles from Ireland. He warns current damage from strong currents and copper erosion may render the line unusable though some signals might still be possible.
A man excavating near Warner Dennison's grist mill on South Water Street found three small pieces of gold in a rock pot at about three feet depth. News spread as locals and Californians gathered, but no share of the gold was obtained. The mill owners are not altering their gold processing method. Also, New Hampshire governor proclaims Thanksgiving on November 25.
In ordicounty Virginia the Circuit Court involved the Virgin And Tennessee Railroad Company over damages from cattle trespass on a wheat field. The court ruled the company was not obliged to build or repair cattle guards, yet the jury awarded the plaintiff 128 dollars which was set aside against the judge’s instructions.
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