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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1851
Page
2
A fragmentary tale describes Janet being raised from the ground amid a perilous voyage. The narrator hints at a rescue as a trapper plans to meet Nick, with references to a lodge and a setting sun. The passage emphasizes fate and providence guiding events.
A New York postmaster faced Judge Greenwood after resisting an order to retain a letter addressed to Edward Carry of Fairfield Works London. Brady argued the court lacked authority and cited the 1845 postal act, warning of $590 fine and imprisonment for detaining mail, while the letter lay among thousands en route to England.
A village near Paris recalls a physician famed for charity who treated ailing travelers. A dying Englishman left a cryptic note leading to the revelation that Dr Philippe was the outlaw Patieson, previously accused of murder in Vermont. Police found hidden valuables, weapons, and jewels in a closet, with authorities notified.
A friend returned from business trip home to Winger in a fragile state. He enjoyed soup but detected a warm saccharine taste, called it a sweet shade, and soon refused the meal. Doctors examined his tongue and could not explain the disorder. A friend supplied a home remedy and a prescription, but powder from a saltcellar caused symptoms to vanish.
The author recalls life’s shifting circles from youth to older years. He notes how acquaintances fade as new generations arrive and friendships wane, leaving lasting loneliness and a sense of impermanence in human ties. The piece meditates on change and the ache of parting.
Fragmented OCR text shows two Spanish officers, a bashed sentence, a pace fellow and a lamentable vote. Mentions a gentleman with a large family and a plea to a magistrate to not trouble him.
OCR fragment describes officers intervening in a chaotic scene with shouted phrases and gestures. Text is garbled but suggests an attempted confrontation and subsequent dispersal with unclear participants and outcome.
The letter from New York cites Daniel Webster and the Compromise, urges Assembly support for education funding, and criticizes abolition theatrics in Boston while noting Baltimore morale and local chatter about public figures and clairvoyants. It reports on the Chinges capturing a missionary and beheading twenty eight.
A damaged OCR passage describes a large vessel wreck seen from a cabin and deck area. Mentions high arms and annies, unclear name, with 10 down and a saving action, but many words unreadable. The fragment references wrecks and a possible ship scene without identifiable details.
On Monday James G. Sisson was elected Senator and Daniel Kingup Sesnestninve to the General Assembly from Richmond both Deasperate. Stephen Wilcox a Whig was elected Senator from Westerly.
Telegraphic despatch from New Orleans to Samuel W. Church announces the death of Captain Josian R. Tatoot of the ship Theos Church at this port. The message provides no date or further details about the death.
The last mail from California carries the news of the death of Mr Isaac B Simmons son of Mr Wim S Simmons of this place. He was a young man of moral worth and high esteem. He leaves a widow and many relatives and friends to mourn his loss. California adds to the sorrow already heavy on many local families.
Mr. Thomas Thurston of this town and Mr. Josiah J Peck of Providence arrived from California on Wednesday last and are in good health. Also note a May issue of Godey’s Lady’s Book with twenty engravings including May Day Morning and The Language of Flowers. Postage changes after June 30 reduce rates for long-distance subscribers.
The East Greenwich academy reports 103 students in the last term, including 34 ladies and 69 gentlemen, under Rev. Robert Aliya and a strong board. The history notes Kent Academy origin, Methodist Church patronage, and debt reduction efforts raising 7000 dollars to fund improvements and a larger library.
From the 1779 Ledger the passage notes Major General Sullivan leaving New Jersey for Headquarters in New Jersey with General Glover and officers to aid the American cause. He received farewell honors with a cannon discharge and a public and cordial sendoff. The army and state inhabitants lament his departure and extend best wishes.
On Saturday last a writ of replevin was issued to seize the alleged fugitive Sims from Deputy Sheriff Coburn. The action cites the 1836 act protecting personal freedom and requires an officer bond if the prisoner is surrendered. the case proceeds as the prisoner's current status remains unresolved.
Reports detail the burning of two steamboats the Santa Clara and Hartford with loss of life and injuries at Central Wharf. A separate California riot case describes Frederick J Roe shooting Charles Myers after a bar dispute, triggering a citizens committee and intense public reaction.
The report details the execution of Frederick J Roe, a prisoner aged about the stated years, by hanging after a rope was placed over a limb. The scene drew a crowd of around a thousand as a clergyman conducted rites, the condemned man groaned and asked for mercy before death, and was later delivered to attendants at the Mission House for possible revival efforts.
The British mail steamship Africa, Captain Ryrie, docked at seven this morning after an eleven day and twenty one hour voyage from Liverpool. The Liverpool cotton market rose fully one and a half pence per pound. Havre's market was dull with sales up to two o'clock at 10s 5½d for ordinary. News reports note treaty ratifications with England, unrest in the Balkans, a damaging cyclone near Lyon, an earthquake at Levissi, and Austrian Lloyds treaties affirmed by the Athena government.
The Union docked at the port this morning after a 6 day 22 hour run from New Orleans. It carries 244287 in specie. The Alabama ran ashore 50 miles below New Orleans but may be refloated. The Picayune's March 10 Mexican dates report Congress in session and tariff stability.
In Philadelphia a hackman sued a police officer for assault and battery after being ordered away from the United States Hotel front. Judge Parsons ruled that each man owns the ground before his house and may eject trespassers. the case was dismissed.
After crowd dispersal in Court Square four or five black men remained near Franklin Avenue Armoury. They refused to leave and disturbed the guards, prompting Capt. Bradlee and Lieut. Col. Boyd to call in the watch. Two men named Charles S. Snowden and Tenac H. Snowden were arrested with pistols and a large carving knife. They were brought to the police court for examination as Vigilance Committee members appeared for the defense. The examination continued past two o'clock as the paper went to press.
Yesterday afternoon Mary Se age about 36 residing near Prince Street with a female companion, after heavy drinking, accidentally set her clothes on fire. She was removed to the hospital last evening in severe distress and remains in doubtful condition this morning.
The Harrisburg American reports Mr. Callender of Roy died suddenly in a car on his way home. He had been in good health and active in the Maternal Tea Company, with a prior record of respectable health.
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