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Newspaper

Bristol Phenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1846

Page

2

Erminia's Defiant Grace Amid Secret Shelter

The dialogue reveals Erminia's calm endurance in prison and Mr. Grey's protective resolve. Munroe and Grey discuss trust and secrecy as they plan a future visit, while the old man acknowledges Erminia's brave heart and hints at her forthcoming triumph over adversaries.

Charles Mr. Grey Lebould Erminia Jimba Erminig Init Erwinia Gandoirl Mme Briain Collass

Chapter images and a Parisian passion in Fifth Avenue

Mrs Scarsmont and her daughter Emeline visit a lavish Fifth Avenue parlor about a month after prior events. Emeline reads a French work while her aunt is seen lost in luxury and vanity. The narrative mentions Marie de LOrange Ninaw L’Enolow Richelieu and other French figures as a moral frame.

Fifth Avenue Mr. Scarsmont Emeline Foultwil Andieete France Sovie XVI Mariun de L‘orme Richelieu Banide

Seisegttee cacy that Mp ave by the eave

Fragmentary OCR text shows garbled wording likely describing a scene or event on a street or near a building. No clear names, places, dates, or actions are readable to form a stable summary.

Town Meeting Shows Town Officers Elected and Finances Set

The April Town Meeting chose Nathaniel Bullock moderator and Wm Throop town clerk. George Pelee was elected senator, J Russell Bullock and Jacob Babbitt Jr. representatives to the General Assembly. A $4,000 tax was voted for the year with allocations for poor, highways, schools, sidewalks, debt reduction, and bridges. Weather and records measures, plus a move to safekeep town records, were approved. Governor race results and legislative composition were reported from the Providence Journal. A new 100 ton Roger Williams sloop was launched by Amos Crandall, aimed at Providence to New York service, Bristol sloops leading the Sound.

Sazeel Nathaniel Bullock Baq Wm. Throop Geonge Pelee J. Russell Bullock Jacob Babbitt Bagra General Assembly Asplom Taunton Massachusetts Rhode Island Ood Biman Jackson Diman Providence Journal Byron Di‘aan Charles Jackson Elisha Hara Jessee L. Moss Henry Bowen People Asa Potter Stephen Cahoone John Throop Childs Joseph M. Blake George Rivers Law and Order Jackeon Senate Law Dian Harris Lawvon Barthen Roger Williams Amos Crandall Providence New York Bristol

Bristol Young Men's Temperance Society holds fifth semi annual meeting

The Bristol Young Men's Temperance Society met March 28 at Congregational Hall to choose officers for the coming term. Moses B. Wood was elected chairman and President. Vice Presidents named were George I. Cait and Mediadore K. Bennett. Treasurers and others listed include Manon W Pierce Francia GC Bowen Bennett Geo P. Fuh and Alfred L win. Secretary's report to be published next week.

Bristol [Young Men's Temperance Society Congregational Hall Moses B. Wood So Ly Mosea B. Wood George I. Cait Mediadore K. Bennett Munties Manon W Pierce Francia GC Bowen Bennett Geo P. Fuh Alfred Lwin

Dismissal of Rev Bomwney and Trial Reflections

A local notice laments the end of Rev. Bomwney’s stay and praises his ministry. It reviews a winter lecture course, urges continued study of core religious and political principles, and discusses juror conscience in the Richmond Handy murder trial.

Death Penalty Debate Shapes State Crime Policy

A local public discussion argues that abolishing the death penalty for murder undermines law and morality. Proponents reject mercy as a cure, while supporters insist punishment remains a solemn manifestation of justice and deterrence, echoing broader State concerns about crime and safety.

Thia Lin

Concert by Vinrow Draws Large Providence Audience

The Thursday concert by Mr Vinrow of Providence drew an eager audience and many felt the pieces rivaled Orphean Family standards. Though urged to repeat, other engagements prevented a second performance. A summer visit is hoped for as crowds are sure to return. The Hibernian steamer Capt Harrison sailed from Boston Wednesday for Halifax and Liverpool with many berths refused due to full capacity.

Republic Oumbere Vinrow Providence Orphean Hibernian Harrison Boston Halifax Liverpool

Loss of the Heary Clay off Squam Beach

The 1300 ton New York ship Heary Clay belonging to Grinnell Minturn & Co. wrecked on Squam beach after sailing from Liverpool to New York. About 300 passengers were aboard with six lost attempting to reach shore in a lifeboat. The ship and cargo were partially insured and salvaged. Tinagt, acquitted in Boston for Maria Ann Bickford's murder, is held on a separate charge of simon.

Hevay Cray Heary Clay New York Messrs. Grinnell, Minturn & Co Squam Beach Liverpool Tinagzt Boston Maria Ann Bickford Simon Massachusetts Sreen

Trial of slave trade suspends as jury disagreement looms

Tue Tara or Carr of the ship Panrage faces postponement while a jury reviews the case. Captain Clip remains at liberty after posting $2000 bail. If convicted, a fine of at least $1000 and not less than three years’ sentence are possible. The Pome ash and Verdiotty cases are noted with mercy recommended.

Tue Tara Carr Pharr Panrage Clip Liberty Pater Sen

Fragmentary note on a ship voyage and missing vessel

A mangled report notes a vessel named Mistina Line or Herman sailing from Liverpool for Aramas Bay then for Liverpool again. It mentions rough usage by a crew, a captain Bathe, and a period of about eighty days with no reported activity since January.

Mistina Baltimore Herman Aramas Bay Bathe Enillery Shales Liverpool

Senate Delays War Preparations Bill Amid Turmoil

The Senate delays action on warlike measures as President informs Congress of needed preparations. Estimates referred to a committee reveal seventy five vessels plus naval expenditures. An Oregon faction faces scrutiny while Senate inaction risks turning the affair into a farce due to delays and political wrangling.

Senate Senta Department King Edie Oregon Party

Warring News From Europe Arrives With Yorkshires Arrival

Intelligence from Liverpool reports warlike news from the United States and rising tensions between England and the U S. The Yorkshire ship delivered updates amid a volatile press mood in London and Ottawa reports show Congress adopting a twelve month joint occupation ceasefire proposal.

Europe Yorkshire Liverpool Hampton N. York New York Switzerland House of Representatives London United States England Canada Amierican Liverpool Chronicle London Sun Oregon Lis Clain Mexico Congress

Kennebec and Texas News From March

The latest dispatches describe flooding in Hallowell and Gardner, with the Kennebec dam pressure possibly yielding. From Austin Texas the Kate Ward’s ascent of the Colorado is celebrated, while Lieut Rogers sustains a severe wound from an accidental pistol discharge. Indian tribes prepare to meet the President at Camanche Peak as Lipans and Wacoes show deference to U.S. power.

Kennesee Hallowell Augusta Gardner Kennebec Texas Austin Democrat Kate Ward Colorado Austin Beall U. S. Army Ward Kate Wood Lieut. Rogers Col B. L. Beall U. 8 Dragoons Houston Telegraph Cole Butler Lewis Camanche Peak United States Thi Gross Father

Portrait of an aging New Hampshire legislator on the border

Fragmentary biographical notice recalls a gentleman nearing eighty who once represented New Hampshire in the legislature. It contrasts him with younger kin named Ethan and Tom and notes his age and current quiet life on the borderlands.

Aurt Crawtonp Ethan Tom New Hampshire

Miller dies at Tent Missouri distinguished officer of state service

The obituary notes Gor Miller died recently at Tent Missouri. He served as a respected officer and held roles tied to the governor and Congress. A public figure with a long career, his passing is reported amid local notices.

Gor Tent Jape Heerirl Uaa Congresa

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