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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1855
Page
2
The article lauds Mayor Wood for enforcing laws and cleaning up vice districts in New York. It argues firm policing will inspire other cities and warns against mob influence and lax officials. It mentions attacks by Know Nothings and calls for virtuous leadership nationwide.
Mrs. Eames letters from her East tour with husband describe remarkable descriptive powers. Ticknor Fields Boston publishes the new volume priced at one dollar and available at Gooding's store for rese ar phap.
The weather remains cool and backward with very little seed planted as the season starts. Farmers anticipate warmer conditions to begin field work and crop planting activities.
An advertisement announces Tag Miseng Briox author of The Lost Heiress and The Wife's Victory releasing a new complete volume in cloth binding for one dollar and twenty five cents or two volumes for one dollar. Published by T. B. Yor on Chesnut Street Philadelphia.
A senial town meeting is scheduled for Wednesday at 10 A M to choose town officers. The notice calls residents to attend and participate in the transection of the wou.
The fifth lecture by Mr Eames on vectors will be given on Tuesday evening at the Town House. It is anticipated to be the most interesting lecture of the course with a full house expected. The Bristol Gas Light Company has purchased land at the south end of the Town Bridge to erect their gas works.
Mr Vars shows notable improvements around the O Wolf estate on Hope Street. The project plans to welcome visitors by mid May and, upon completion, intends to become one of the nation’s most magnificent hotels.
Provisions of all kinds have reached a price which nearly prohibits their use, especially by those with moderate salaries. Money is of little value as it takes a large sum to buy necessities. Beef 15 to 25 cts lb, veal 12 to 15, mutton same, butter 35 to 40 cts lb, meal $1.12 to $1.30 per bushel, flour $11 to $13 per bbl, potatoes $1 to $1.25 per bushel. If sustained, there will be much suffering.
The American Prize Book offers guidance on land manuring soil types suitable manures sowing planting poultry diseases garden treatments and many receipts. Dr L A Martin has a few copies for sale. The first shad of the year appeared at Simmons's Independent Union with Ben receiving early season articles.
The April issue of Govey's Lady's Book features numerous well written articles and several fine engravings including a life like "Little Sportsman." Single copies are available at Easterbrooks's Depot on State Street.
The April edition arrives with notable contents including Visits to the Dead in the Catacombs of Rome and Darien Exploring Expedition The Lost Sop of Ichabod Armstrong The Second Baby The Newcomes The Paradise of Bachelors and the Tartarus of Maids The Highwayman's Bridal Monthly Record of Current Events Editor's Table Easy Chair and Drawer rich in material.
Burdick and Scovill publish Lavine Whath- and Panton Annuan in New York at six dollars per year. The periodical features two engravings per issue and a collection of finely written articles.
News from Havanas April 4 reports the execution of Estrampes aboard the Cahuwba with the riming words Viva Liberte death to all tyrants on his lips. Felix sentenced to ten years on the chain gang and Pinelo Conalzo to the galleys.
The correspondent reports that Commodore McCauley is to command a Gulf squadron to cruise near Cuba. The plan aims to deter Spain by readying a strong naval demonstration and to respond to insults to the flag. The President will issue decisive measures and approve actions once instructions to McCauley are public.
The Worcester Spy reports a southern county manufacturer’s notes discounted in the city. Endorsements appear forged and notes circulated by various parties in this city and several wealthy residents in different towns. Some papers reportedly amount to six to seven thousand dollars each.
The article alleges Missouri voters and pro slavery forces overwhelmed the Kansas election in Lawrence and surrounding precincts. It cites threats of violence, coercion of judges and clerks, seizure of poll books, and subsequent calls for Governor Reeder to be removed. It also notes hostile press rhetoric from Kansas Pioneer and claims brute force by Missouri-supported bands.
The Providence Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church concludes its Newport session with a long list of assigned preachers for the Providence District. Names include Charles H. Titus Richard Livesey J Lovejoy Henry White Jona Cady and many others, with multiple towns such as New Bedford Fall River Newport Portsmouth Taunton and Woonsocket represented.
The 1801 death of Emperor Paul took twenty one days to arrive in London while news of Emperor Nicholas reached in four hours and a quarter at most per Lord Clarendon’s statement in the House.
In Police Court yesterday an Irishman on trial for assault faced a defense counsel question about membership in the Know Nothings. A witness refused to answer. the court ruled testimony not invalidated by membership or lack thereof.
An American pilot aboard the Water Witch describes a mid river engagement as the vessel nears a brick fort on the Paraguay side. After being hailed and fired upon a shot cuts the helm rope and mortally wounds the helmsman. The captain orders return fire and the ship backs through a narrow channel in ten feet of water. No enemy flag was shown at the battery.
The report recalls James D Wolfes tomb robbery in Bristol and follows Dickinson, an Englishman, through flight and alias to Cleveland. He was tried for the murder of Beatson, found guilty of first degree murder, and sentenced to be executed on the first Friday of June.
An affidavit from two crew members alleges captain and mates bored auger holes and deserted the derelict James Chester without necessity. They claim some crew refused a $100 protest offer. Baltimore sources note a rival claim that only 13 inches of water remained in the hold.
Paris correspondent reports Martin Van Buren Jr died after a short illness. His body lies in a provisional vault at Northern Cemetery awaiting Mr. Van Buren’s July return. The vault service by M. Coquerel drew many Americans. the deceased was about forty and among Mr. Van Buren’s youngest four sons.
The British brig Brothers, a collier built at Barmouth Wales in 1762, was lost on Strangford bar coast of Ireland while in her 103d year.
Mercury reports Mayor Howland began a Sunday enforcement in New Beprora stopping outfitters from opening as whale ships arrive. Two ships had arrived and stores were opened in anticipation of brisk business with sailors. The mayor’s mandate was to preserve the Sabbath, with officers delivering the order.
Four days after a report from Europe cites a disputed arrival and a nonsatisfactory fleet movement. Russians attacked the allied line before Sevastopol on March 17 but were repulsed with heavy losses. British batteries at Sevastopol made notable progress but overall political prospects remain gloomy.
A riot occurred yesterday morning in Oxronp as a Catholic man married by a Protestant clergyman entered a Catholic church with a Protestant friend during worship. The priest Carlon ordered the man to sit out, a fight broke out outside after worship, and clashes between Catholics and Protestants left many injured. The priest and several rioters were arrested and detained. no firearms were used and no deaths reported.
This afternoon Father Callon, an Irish priest, was held to bail for $1000 to keep the peace, and served with a Supreme Court writ. Several others were detained, unrest remains high, and more arrests and fighting are anticipated.
Ramon Pinto born Barcelona 1804, educated for priesthood, declined orders. He aided 1820 Madrid uprising, escorted the King to Cadiz, and defended works at Cadiz against French treachery. Later he moved to Havana, rose in society, and joined Cuban emancipation conspiracies that led to his death.
In Coxsackie New York on the first, John Edwards a fifteen year old residing with his uncle Hon gerford took a double barrel gun to hunt. He returned and ransacked drawers seeking two hundred dollars then fatally shot his uncle in the breast after pursuing him. Edwards fled but was captured in Catskill and awaits trial.
The frigate Portsmouth arrived at Norfolk after a three year four month seventeen day absence, having left Boston December 16, 1851. She spent 520 days at sea and sailed over 70000 miles. Seamen payments total nearly 50000 dollars. Nine crew members died, six of whom came from the Pacific voyage with compromised health.
New York April 10 The Washington correspondent of the Daily Times claims a definite demonstration will occur against Cuba. It states Commodore McAuley is given orders to escalate matters and a strong naval force is to cruise near Cuba to bring affairs to a head.
A sep ar of Mr ton about eleven years old was injured Monday when a culvert cover propped by a pickaxe on Westminster street fell, breaking his leg in two places. The Providence Tribune condemns the open trap on a public street endangering passersby.
Seventy five tens of coin are said to be part of a vessel cargo loading here for Constantines plc. Shippers claim forty five tons more are available to engage as a small change stock. Kreutzers copper coins from Germany feature in the collection. Emigrants’ money funds the accepted freight at eight dollars per ton. When the vessel arrives, the mus will be supplied with small change.
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