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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1859
Page
2
A polemic on money as master over society and individuals. The text argues the Almighty Dollar rules politics commerce education and culture, enslaving labor and degrading virtue. It warns against allowing wealth to govern conscience and humanity, urging balanced judgment and moral restraint.
The Rhode Island Horticultural Society holds its fourteenth annual exhibition in Rail Road Hall Providence on Wednesday and Thursday the 4th and 12th inst. Cultivators are asked to present fruits flowers and vegetables worthy of exhibit. Articles must be on tables before 11 oclock Wednesday. Will citizens provide products for the occasion.
The article notes many liquor and lager beer shops rising with business. It states fifty or sixty places in town sell intoxicants and that drunks of all ages roam the streets daily, warning of deep sorrow and harm to families if the trend continues.
The September term begins Tuesday morning with a large docket. The Camp Meeting of the African M. E. Church closed Tuesday after a well attended, orderly session. Preachers included Rev. Lewis Providence Rev. Rue Newport and others from Boston Providence Cleveland and New York. The meetings featured strong sermons by Mr Young and Mr Harper who noted Harper once a slave. Visitors from Providence and other places attended, with praise for the peaceful conduct and generous offerings. The Baptist Club Picnic at Fox Hill drew about twelve hundred Baptists and guests, with plentiful baked clams corn and chowder and proceeds for church purposes.
Tar Rise Pore Ping Esxursn Co No 4 joined by the American Brags Band of Providence led a forty strong party on a Monday excursion to Rocky Point. They paraded and returned at seven, then held a Pleasant hop at Union House.
A Springfield Republican correspondent extols Batston’s likeness to Newport twenty years ago before wealth and fast life. He praises the Do Wolf House hotel, stately elms, gardens, and a Narragansett Bay view likened to the Mediterranean, noting Cuban visitors and a languid coastal atmosphere. The fisherman, bright and lazy, adds local color.
A Key West correspondent to the Charles Town Courier describes a recent display of waterspouts over the harbor. He notes a northwest cloud produced thirteen spouts in one show, surpassing Malta’s record. One spout crossed the harbor, nearly hitting a boat within 100 feet, and overturned a buoy before the mooring anchor restrained it.
The season closing arrivals at Saratoga hotels stood at 28 081 occupants from June 20 to August, about a 2 percent increase over last year.
A roving correspondent sails from Bristol to Quebec then up the Saguenay on a three day voyage. He notes Mount Moroni falls, the wreck of the Canadian, French Catholic priests, Indigenous traders, and a dramatic canyon with Cape Trinity and Old Eternity towering above the river. The journey ends with arrival at Quebec after a scenic, two day ascent.
Fifty travelers praise the cheerful piper whose benign countenance and pleasant music are fondly remembered aboard the Steamer Saquenay. Captain Simard is commended for a voyage offering comfort, pleasure, and splendid scenery along Nou. QuesEc, Sept. 2, 1859.
A large crowd gathered on the College green as Brown University held commencement exercises in a church ceremony. Degrees conferred included Bachelor of Philosophy for Theodore Andrews and Robert Thurston, Bachelor of Arts for Ulver Payson Fuller Stephen Nash Jerediah Whipple, and Master of Arts and other advanced honors for numerous graduates and special appellants.
The North Briton from Liverpool passed the station at 9 p m after leaving port 24 days ago and sails toward Quebec expected this afternoon. The Anglo-Saxon from Quebec touched Mercey bar at midnight the 22d and was delayed by owners of the title until the 23d. The Russian frigate General Admiral arrived at Portmouth from Cronstads. The Cunard Balbec is advertised for Valifax on September 10.
Zurich reports from August 24 describe a two hour congress of France and Austria plenipotentiaries with Vienna dispatches the same day. Favorable Austria Sardinia relations emerge as capital for the Great Eastern Steamship Company is authorized to issue 30,000 pounds more and the vessel will sail debt free. The ship insurance plan is left to owners. American captain Boutelle of the Conqueror faces re arrest with British help after a seaman’s death.
A mid day Boston to Attleboro to Central Falls train had a woman grow ill near Attleboro prompting prompt aid by conductor Mr Glidden and other passengers. An extra passenger appeared and was cared for. talk of naming the infant Ira in honor of the conductor arose but was not carried out.
Ex president Pierce returns to New Hampshire amid warm displays of local support. The Amuskeag Veterans march to Nashua escorting him to Manchester, with a procession, cannon salute, and dinners. He then visits Concord where crowds cheer, flags fly, and the veteran escort shares in the reception. A second item notes a fatal tooth extraction incident in Hudson New York last week.
Montpelier Vermont September 6 Our annual election of state officers and lawmakers produced a Republican win led by Governor Hillard Hall. In twenty one towns Hall 5226 Saxe 2657 GOP majority 2569. Sixty towns 51 Republicans 8 Democrats and 1 no choice.
The seven steamers chartered for the Paraguay expedition cost the government less to acquire and fit than the Pensacola. Congress allotted 289000 for charter or purchase, with 137693 due under charter contracts and 151357 unpaid on purchase plus 66000 to 70000 for fitting, totaling about 207693 plus Pensacola's cost of around 520000 for a similar class ship.
Washington correspondent notes results show a sound Southern Democracy favoring the law on the slave trade and opposing Congressional meddling in Territories. The summary from a Southern writer emphasizes continued harmony and adherence to existing statutes across the Union.
Nathaniel N Langley a 66 year old Newport resident and Second Baptist Church member died by cutting his throat in his cellar after a period of severe melancholy from financial and family troubles. He had earlier attempted to drown himself from a wharf but was rescued. He leaves a wife and several married children.
Correspondent from Providence Press chronicles Bristol Rhode Island as a surging resort town. He notes rising visitor influx, thriving hotels, hospitable locals, and renewed business activity including churches, cotton mills, a sugar house, and new buildings. He praises the Woonsocket Guards visit and Bristol’s appeal as a healthy, sociable destination.
Taunton Gazette reports Nelson Wilbur was cleaning a well owned by Mr Norcut a mile below Weir Village when the wall caved in burying him fifty four feet deep Rescue efforts by twenty men progressed slowly three hours in ten feet of progress raising hopes he may be alive Z Prescott began the cleansing but stopped amid concern over the accident.
The Grand military master of the Massachusetts militia at Concord began Wednesday with 5,414 troops on the ground. Camp followers are strong. a baggage tent burned on Tuesday evening caused several accidents, but no major incidents noted. Hoe & Co. have built and shipped a six cylinder press for the Sydney Herald in Australia.
London papers detail a banquet aboard the Great Eastern with politicians and eminent engineers in attendance. Descriptions laud the ship's exterior and interiors, planed decks, iron masts, powerful cranes, and vast coal hoisting capacity, noting luxurious berths, kitchens, and extensive wine vaults, signaling readiness for sea trials.
Sept 4 New Slavenx Post Office was entered by burglars bored through the back door. They searched bags found only mail. investigators suspect loss of large sums and counterfeit bills may aid detection. Wilbur Wallenge case tried in Supreme Court. verdict reached after late deliberations. Newport Advertiser
The Warren Telegraph reports an elderly lady insulted by a scamp who fled after she cried out. In a separate item, Messrs George L. Cooke James Burrough and Thomas Cule narrowly escaped drowning near Rocky Point when a sudden squall hit their sailboat, a hogshead of water aboard, but they were saved by skill and providence.
Retcrx notes Dr M Randall preached a highy instructive sermon at St Marks Church last Sunday. He has returned to Boston aboard the Stone America from Liverpool and his health improves after the European tour.
Citizens complain of recent depredations over the past week with thefts including poultry clothing and other items. Last Saturday night Lewis T. Hoar is said to have had a hive of bees stolen from his premises containing about sixty pounds of honey.
Thin liniment prepared from Dr. Stephen Sweet of Connecticut. Its fame as a bone setter spans the United States for over twenty years. Readers are urged to give it a fair trial despite never having used the preparation before.
Rev. W. W. Allen of First Baptist Church Keokuk Iowa was excommunicated by a Baptist council for advocating open communion and for taking the Lord's Supper with unimmersed believers in another church. A local physician preached three times and walked twelve miles performing duties including a marriage ceremony and office visits. Rev Robert Allyn inaugurated president of Wesleyan Female College at Cincinnati last Thursday.
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