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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1866
Page
2
The Bristol Phere reports on President Johnson's States tour with Grant Farragut and Seward amid mixed public response. It argues the tour exposes demagoguery and strengthens Northern loyalty while threatening rebel influence and Southern elections. It highlights the Philadelphia convention's impact on unity and democratic governance across North and South.
Alfred Anthony retires from the paper and Col Albert Gallup takes over as editor. The Post continues its lightly cautious tone and partisan stance as in prior leadership.
The August collections in Rhode Island’s Second Collection District totaled 175000 pounds 4 shillings and 0 pence, reflecting the month’s revenue intake for that district.
Ka Gold found in Somers Massachusetts with ore samples assaying over ten ounces per ton, valued at about 222.67 dollars per ton. Prospectors report rich specimens and potential for a productive deposit in the area.
The New Jersey Legislature ratified the constitutional amendment on Tuesday, advancing its passage through state government.
Delegates from this state report to the National Union State Committee of Rhode Island praising the convention. They express confidence in victory for the current congressional majority and anticipate relief from sorrow and nationwide prosperity under a leader guided by truth and duty.
The Monday election in Efsine produced overwhelming Republican gains with Chamberlain winning the governorship by about thirty thousand votes over Pillsbury the Democratic nominee. Union gains surpassed those of last year.
The article lists upcoming elections by state for 1866 including October first Tuesday in Colorado and November sixth voting across New York Massachusetts New Jersey Illinois Minnesota Wisconsin Michigan Missouri Kansas Maryland and Delaware. It notes 1867 dates for New Hampshire Connecticut Rhode Island and Kentucky and Oregon’s next election in June 1868. It then provides Tecumseh Michigan price current items such as butter 23 cents per pound lard 15 cents chickens 15 to 20 cents turkeys 15 cents eggs 12 cents a dozen beef 8 dollars per 100 pounds dressed corn meal 150 per 100 pounds apples 50 cents per bushel dried apples 10 cents per pound honey 20 cents per pound.
In Newark a party searching for a young man’s body uncovered another body of a young woman believed to be visiting. The widow of Ex President Lincoln plans to spend the winter in New York.
A party descending the Colorado River found a stone pyramid rising over one hundred feet on a barren plain between the river and California mountains. The layered stones, worn by weather, suggest a monumental burial or ceremonial site. Who built it and when remains unknown, scientists say.
The New York Post details a Brooklyn fraud where two young men secured a Navy Yard supply contract at a low bid and, with officials, delivered goods only partially. They then claimed receipts for multiples of delivered value and were paid accordingly. One implicated party turned state's evidence and the case is under investigation.
William Gibson his wife and daughter Mrs Frank Buss and two children were crossing the Agricultural Branch Railroad at Brighams crossing near Clinton Massachusetts when struck by a Fitchburg down train. Mrs Buss lost a foot and flesh torn from the other. Mrs Gibson severely injured. one child badly hurt. Mrs Buss and Mrs Gibson likely to die. Residents of Clinton.
A shower of minute insects visited a Nebraska City area on the 24th last month with a two layer flight described by The Mews as a curious descent and sunlit snowlike appearance. Separately, Presque Isle Baptists report a drowning accident as a small boat overturned during Sunday School activities leaving five children dead before witnesses on the shore.
The New Bedford Mercury reports three water spouts seen in the sound beyond Martha's Vineyard last week. One was very large and lasted about thirty minutes, observed by a shipmaster who called it the largest he had ever seen. William Morrison of Morrison Island near Sorrel and Berthier, born Montreal 1785, died last week at his residence aged about eighty. An eccentric Cincinnati man claims drinking Ohio river water exposes the stomach to a rattling sound in the sun.
Captain Lifon of the French ship Marshal Pelissier reports a rock not charted lying in the direct line of vessels between Europe and America. It surfaces only at water level and resembles wood from a distance. Other items note incidents in Hartford, Iowa politics, and social events.
The September Term of the Supreme Court for Bristol County opened in this town with Chief Justice Bradley and Justices Brayton and Durfee. The grand jury foreman was Charles F. R. Doringh. the court discharged them after no presentments. Naturalization for Bartholomew Hike granted. several divorces heard and granted. A civil case George C. Franklin vs John S. Fenner yielded a verdict of 367 dollars and costs for the plaintiff. The court adjourned after a six o'clock session and resumed as prescribed by law.
Fireman John Gardiner fell from a locomotive near Bower's Cove while oiling a part of the engine. He sustained severe injuries and died at ten o'clock that night after being aided by passengers and transported to Providence. Gardiner, from New Bedford, had only recently joined the railroad and previously worked on the Flint and Holly railroad.
The State Street M. E. Church ladies held a Pair and Festival at Town Hall last Thursday evening offering useful and fancy items and refreshments. Receipts totaled about two hundred sixty dollars as visitors praised the event. Burglars entered Dr. L A Martins dwelling Wednesday night stealing about three hundred dollars from pant pockets left near his bed.
Excerpt extols Gold Medal Soap as essential for a man to bring home, claiming a loving heart pleasant countenance and kind words alongside the soap will season meals, clean clothes, soften pillows, and please a wife and children. It also mentions cures for cholera lyssatery coughs cold and rheumatism by American Life DoF.
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