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Newspaper

Bristol Phenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1865

Page

2

Che Prise Phente Saturday Morning

A fragment from a 1665 issue notes a Saturday morning event with the phrase Che Prise and dated September Oth 1665. The readable text lacks full details of the event or participants.

Stephen's pardon bid sparks Northern Union resentment

The piece argues Mr Stephen, once allied with the Confederacy and possible future president upon Davis's death, now seeks a pardon. It contends his actions aimed to aid Davis and reinstate the South, labeling his recent statements as an attempt to evade responsibility and moral decline among rebel leaders.

A. H. Stephenstays Betas Confederate States of America Stéphene Bias Hedvig O Davis Hgt.ang Davie Unionim Ahs Bigphens Reme Mgn Congress Stephens Payjs Hji Peels Daria Qcte Pnivh Sta Phans Davis

President Johnson Faces Democratic Push and Loyalty Backlash

The piece argues Johnson will not abandon his supporters or switch to the Democrats despite conventions and flattering promises. It notes Democratic attempts to lure him, calls his policies aligned with Lincoln, and asserts no signs of desertion or major policy reversal.

Soma Democrats Johnson G Mistika Zech Murlan Lincoln Arné Tinton Tim Tiveeo

Temperance Awakening Prompts Community Action

The article notes earnest men in many places waking to promote temperance and curb alcohol abuse. It urges well regarded citizens to model sobriety, discontinue drinking in respectable circles, and persuade others to adopt temperance principles for the community’s peace and happiness.

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Lawrence Purchases Stone Bridge Howeszand Project

Rea T. Lawrence formerly of New Badford has bought the Stone Bridge Howeszand. The purchase suggests the Howes will be fitted up in magnificent style.

Rea T. Lawrence, Esq New Badford

Palmer's Opinion on Kentucky Political Regeneration

Gen Palmer, in a recently published view, emphasizes that Kentucky's political renewal is near and can be achieved by proclaiming universal political truths from the Declaration of Independence. He argues for equality before the law and freeing all men, insisting that protecting inalienable rights is essential while letting individuals govern themselves.

Palmer Gen. Palmer Kentucky Jefferson Maddison Espegrto

Belligerent Spirit Across the Western Continent

The writer notes a belligerent mood after a great war and points to conflicts in Mexico South America Brazil Paraguay and Haiti. They warn that nations invest wealth in gunpowder and urge a universal peace convention to establish arbitration principles without war.

Mexico South America Brazil Paragoay Bery Hayti

Crop report hails record yields and stable prices

The Agricultural Department report for August notes a wheat shortfall of about 20,000,000 bushels in the Northern and Western States, while corn and other crops are large and high quality. Potatoes are immense and the season overall promises moderate prices through winter.

Agricultural Department Washington Cate

Absurd Hoper and Confederate Debt Claims

The piece mocks English holders of rebel cotton loan for blaming the U S government for debts incurred to destroy that government. It questions their right to claim rebel property as indemnity while allegedly financing through violation of neutrality and the Queen's proclamation.

United States Rabel

Progress of Cholera Spreads Across Europe

The cholera advances into Europe with reports of life at Marseilles and Yendeatha, Ancona Italy, and two hundred cases daily amid panic and flight. The London Chronicle notes a steady spread from northwestern India since 1861 with cattle disease and diarrhoea as precursors, and emphasizes cleanliness as the only check.

Europe Marceilles France Ancona Italy London India

Ocean Yacht Race Set Between Fleetwind and Henritta

New York on September 5 reports an ocean race planned for September 11 between Fleetwind owned by George A Osgood and Henritta owned by James G Bennett Jr. The race will start from the light ship off Sancy Hook, sail to the light ship off Cape May and return, following New York Yacht Club rules with minor tonnage adjustments and optional heavy weather trywalls. A second race on September 15 will feature the schooner yacht Sailess versus Henristra from Sands Point to New London.

New York George A Osgood James G. Bennett United States Atlantic Onoe Sancy Hook Cape May New York Yacht Club Sailess Henristra Sand’s Point New London

Haytien Rebels Capture Fort St Michael in Night Assault

The Haytien rebellion forces led by Anson seized Fort St Michael after a covert approach through sloughs and undergrowth. Anson reconnoitered from an oak then led a dawn attack that caused the garrison to flee, leaving the fort to the rebels.

Fort St. Michael Bulletin de la Revolution Anson Anton Salnove

Multicolored oyster inside a shell reveals tiny creatures

The description notes an oyster-like organism containing numerous small oysters in its shell, with sacified shells and about 120 extending one inch. It also mentions animal curves, three worm species, and a bluish light in the shell’s center that glows in darkness.

Changes in Hayti End Foreign War and Insurrection

Dominican forces claim final expulsion of Spanish invaders in Hayti ending foreign war. Reports note modest gains by black revolutions, but Geffrard maintains the upper hand and holds insurrectionists around Cape Hoytien, signaling stability for the republic.

Hayti Geffrard Cape Hoytien

Four Teams Ford Connecticut River at Hartford on Lows

Four teams forded the Connecticut River at Hartford on Saturday in a move described as unprecedented. The river is extremely low for the season and conditions were unusually favorable for the crossing.

Connecticut Hartford Precent

Brown University Holds Ninety Seventh Annual Commencement

The Ninety Seventh Annual Commencement at Brown University was celebrated on a Wednesday in June with graduates, faculty, and families gathered to mark the ceremony and confer degrees.

Brown University

Slave resistance and violencestirring in the South

A New York Post letter from the interior describes slave uprisings and brutal lashings, noting a minister fined, a black woman beaten, and slaves refusing to obey. It laments fading respect for educated whites, rising bitterness, and the presence of former rebel troops among local surgeons.

Th Carolan New York Post Sodth Cerelios Ayrit Ie Bast Washington Rene Lash

Island Rises as Wyassap Reservoir Floods Pond

The Wyassap Reservoir Co. raised the pond near North Stonington by seventeen feet flooding about 117 acres. An island of two to three acres lifted with the water remains visible as the soil stays spongy and springy underfoot. Local residents find the phenomenon curious and difficult to explain.

Traftford Post Wyassap Ake North Stonington Wyassap Reservoir Co Tts Connecticut

Onions From Rhode Island Farmer Impresses Reader

Mr Clegg of Glocester Rhode Island sent six onions weighing three pounds to the office and notes he grew twenty one bushels along with ten acres. He claims 960 bushels to the acre overall and says this shows strong farming skill.

Property owner pays男女 farm workers unequal wages

A Milton farmer hired a man and his wife and a single man to reap. The wife proved the best worker and was paid three dollars per day while the husband and single man earned less. The notice promotes the idea that women’s labor deserves equal pay and suggests recognizing the farmer at a convention.

Samuel Babenck Milton Babcock

President vows legal process for confiscation in treason cases

Washington correspondent reports the President told Alabama delegates that confiscation cannot occur or have any legal effect without a legal conviction of treason. The remark rejects immediate confiscation actions and stresses due process.

Washington New York Expresa Alabama

Late Fall River Census Totals 17 525 Population and Local Metrics

The late census of Fall River reports a population of 17 525 with 4455 registered voters including 2289 native and 915 naturalized. It lists 2265 dwellings 3489 families 1247 illiterate residents and social figures such as 16 blind 11 insane 7 deaf and dumb 8 idiots 36 blacks 69 mulattos 28 Indians 36 paupers and 27 public schoolhouses 5 private schools 16 houses of worship and a public library.

Fall River

Missouri Governor Fletcher Speech at St Joseph

Gov Fletcher of Missouri told preachers at St Joseph the plan to enlarge penitentiary cells. He argued that those who defy oaths and form their own laws should face consequences and be kept in suitable quarters if they escape the hangings they deserve.

Fletcher Missouri St. Joseph James Clark James Clark Aim J. Clarke Straorl Oh Sita Asey Ralura "Hale United States Job Moses Cortlandt St New Yorke

Hair Counting Achieved by German Professor

A German professor reportedly counted hair on four heads and tubularized the results. Blonde hair numbered 140 400. Brown 109 440. Black 102 962. Red 88 740. Weights were nearly equal across colors with fiber bulk offsetting hair count differences. The average weight of a woman's head of hair is about 14 ounces.

Gratuitous Advertising in a Printing Office Debate

A contemporary critic argues no one should obtain services like groceries dry goods or medical advice for free, noting a newspaper office must cover costs or share them with advertisers. The piece questions who bears the payment burden and why publishers must protect such campaigns.

The True Gentleman By a Gentleman

A definition of a true gentleman as someone who acts with fairness kindness and honor regardless of class status. It describes a humane affable demeanor and integrity to keep engagements by word alone.

Vast array of wartime notes and incidents across nations

A collage of short items: counterfeit currency in Bridgeport, labor shortages in Illinois, political patronage debates in New York, foggy San Francisco spectacles, Huntsville church pew spittoons, a South England lover's suicide attempt thwarted, a Portsmouth shooting, coroner dissents after a railroad disaster, postmaster suicide in Missouri, a French swindler jailed, and petroleum excitement in Michigan.

Local Lottery Swindle Traced To New York Agents

A circular from licensed New York lottery agents promotes a “beautifully arranged package of tickets” with prizes, urging $10 payments by mail. The scheme guarantees a prize or a replacement package and claims U.S. license authority, targeting readers in several towns.

Attore c Licen Lottery New York City Matt R Ithees United States New York Havana Cuba Kentucky U.S New York Herald Yours Truly & Co

Town Council draws jurors for Supreme Court session

At a council meeting the following residents were drawn as grand jurors Alfred L. Lewis James D. Ingraham George W. Dimas David Waldron Sanford B Muorys Simon D.W. Liscomb Martin D. Bonney and petty jurors Otis Munro William A. Richmond William H. West Jr Moses B. Wood Julio W. Barney Hiram Lather for the next Supreme Court session.

Supreme Court Alfred L. Lewis James D. Ingraham George W. Dimas David Waldron Sanford B. Muorys Simon D.W Liscomb Martin D. Bonney Pesti Otis Munro William A. Richmond William H. West, Jr Moses B. Wood Julio W. Barney Hiram Lather

Lad Afloat Near Drowning Rescued at Sprague Wharf

An eight year old boy, son of William Macquw, fell overboard at Sprague's wharf on Saturday afternoon and was rescued by a nearby gentleman who heard his cries. The town laments scarce enough boys own many bows and plays near the wharf.

Nantucket William Macquw Sprague

Temperance Lectures Promised Near Market Foot

A gentleman on Thames Street notes Sundays draw more intoxicated patrons to the Market area than other days, and talks circulate about lectures on temperance to be held Sunday evenings at the foot of Stace Street.

Thames

Booze and Shoes Sale at Moseley & Co Boston Store

When visiting Boston readers are invited to the store of T. E. Moseley & Co on Samimar street for a large stock of Booze and Shoes for ladies and gentlemen offered at the lowest cash prices.

Wheeling Boston T. E. Moseley & Co Samimar Street

Supreme Court Term Opens in Bristol County Town

The September Term of the Supreme Court for Bristol County will commence its session in this town on Tuesday next.

Supreme Court County of Bristol

Ge Wilkes J. Tilley Appointed Treasury Clerk

Ge Wilkes J. Tilley son of Benjamin Tilley of this town has been appointed to a first class clerkship in the office of the Third Auditor of the Treasury with a $1,200 annual salary.

Ge Wilkes J. Tilley Benjamin Tilley Auditor of the Treasury

Warren M E Church Holds Picnic at Carr Farm Grove

The members, congregation and Sabbath School of the M. E. Church in Warren gathered for a picnic at the grove on Mr. Lewis Carr's Briatal Nepk farm on Wednesday.

M. E. Church Warren Lewis Carr Briatal Nepk

Waggish Prisoner disarms deputies on road to court

In Buchanan county Iowa a bank robber named Rorubacher amused officers during transport to Butler Center for testimony in Pollard case. He drew a pistol but challenged the deputies, then surrendered after a tense moment, the crowd watching as the weapon was returned.

Buchannan Towa Rorobacher Butler Centra Pollard Bea Piatol

Cooking Potatoes Then And Now In A Colonial Kitchen

The text contrasts boiling methods for potatoes with and without peeling, noting soaking and gradual heating in salted water versus rapid boiling and drying over fire. It extols a rehabilitative technique for overcooked spuds and recalls fried potatoes as lighter, crisper wafers, contrasting with greasy soggy versions in America.

America

Apple Jelly From Cored Quartered Apples

Cut a dozen good apples into quarters and core them. Simmer in cold water until soft, then drain and press liquor through a jelly bag. Weigh one pint of liquor per pound of sugar and boil sugar until nearly candy. Add liquor, boil to jelly stage, skim, then pour into small jars and seal after cooling.

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