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Bristol Phenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1846

Page

2

Unclear OCR fragment reports arrest in Breunja area

An incomplete OCR passage mentions an arrest connected to a residence in Breunja and a person named Sesramost. Details are garbled with missing context and locations.

The Coil of Ermine Grey and the Broadway Belle

A melodramatic arc centers on Charles Monroe and Erminia Grey with ally Hymen managing Grey estates for twenty thousand dollars yearly. Smoling Learement, famed as The Bell of Broadway, is linked to a plotted conspiracy and a Sing Sing sentence for a Count husband. Old Searsmont vanishes after an earthquake rumor stirs speculation.

Scaramunt Stes Mary Charles Mongo United States Navy Lemuet Otate Charles Monroe Erwinia Grey New York Divine Hymen Daient Aoak Washington City Mr. Grey New York de Erable Grey the Bell Broadway Courtezan Wid Solars- Mont Sing Sing Scaramoot Erminia Grey Searsmont St. Petre

Court debates retroactive penalties in Stata v Fletcher case

In Providence, Ames and Robinson argued arrest of judgment over indictments tied to sales before January 6 1510. The license acts altered penalties, splitting half to town and half to State, with amendment affecting offenses after January 20 1640. The court paused further action, continuing the case.

Ames Robinson Stata Va Joel Fletcher General Assembly

Fragmentary OCR Costumed Note on Colonial Era Matters

A garbled OCR passage cites acts about recaptured Africans and slavery terms, mentions Cape Mount and Laheria, and references a 19th century administrative setting with an appointed US Commissioner. It shows scattered names, dates, and locations but lacks coherent narrative.

Webster and Ingersoll clash over treaty funds

Remarks on the Ashburton Treaty trigger Senate testimony. Mr Webster faces criticism from Congress and others while Mr Ingersoll presses for papers on the Secret Service Fund. Audiences note rising ill feeling in Congress as debate risks harming national matters.

Ashburton Webster Congress Senate C. J. Nugercoll Yancy Dicktospp New York Mr. Webster C.J. Ingersoll Secret Service ‘Fund Ingersoll Secret Service Fund

Whaling Adventurers Return After Narrow Escape

Two young captains and crews returned home to cheering families after dangerous voyages. Captain Waldron of the Leonidas and his boat crew barely survived a wreck and four hours adrift when the boat broke in heavy seas. The ship later altered course and rescued them, highlighting the hazards faced by whalemen and seamen and calling for community sympathy.

Thio Waldron Leonidas Aloma Corinthian Adame Sidney N. 8 Wales Samuel Lloyd Richard W. Harker George P. Wm.s. Johnson Frederick Rice Chas. Townsend Jors Chas. Jackson John Lewis Edward Goi John Conway Henry Marshall

Providence Conference meets in Norwich for missionaryfund drive

The annual Providence Conference of the Methodist Church opened in Norwich Connecticut with Bishop Waugh presiding. A missionary meeting at the Methodist Church raised nearly eleven hundred dollars for the Missionary Society, including a Baltimore donor named Ki. J. Fry honored for his longgiving.

Providence Conference of the Osf E Norwich Conn Waugh Maryland Methodist Church Peck A. Stevens Missionary Society Bishop Waugh Baltimore Zaccheus Ki. J. Fry Sellum

Brutal act aboard steamboat New Haven involving Capt Van Pelt

Eyewitnesses report Captain Van Pelt of the New Haven ordered the stage with two elderly ladies aboard to be drawn ashore at New London. The stage was sent back and forth, nearly crushing the women, while onlookers threatened to throw the captain overboard. Travelers are urged to avoid similar danger.

New Haven

Death of Mas. Janus Pri late of the State

The death of Mrs. Janus Pri, late of the state, occurred at Providence at 1 o’clock in the morning, aged years. Our journals laud the early foreign news coverage, noting Pilot Boat W. J. Romer’s departure for Liverpool and express services arranged by Philadelphia and New York editors to bring fresh European news. A New York steamboat lies at Allen’s Point awaiting an express from Boston, steam kept up day and night at substantial cost. The editors’ enterprise earns praise and public support.

Janks Janus Pri W. J. Romer New York Liverpool Philadelphia Ledger North American New York Tribune and Sun Europe Rupap Express Halifax Phiiadelphia Unicorn Allen’s Point Boston Poland Cracow Oregon Cave United States Havin London Cove Harbor H. M.S. Vanguard London ‘Times Oregon Territory Polk Paty Jelena England Régon Washington

Seamen Prayer Meeting at South Christian Vestry

In a weekly page of notices the community is invited to the ICP monthly Concert of Prayer for Seamen to be held at the Vestry of the South Christian Church Monday evening at 7 30. The item also reports on Oregon arbitration talks and local industry notes.

ICP South Christian Church

Gardiner Chronicle correspondent on pruning to deter pests

A London Gardger's Chronicle correspondent notes that sprinkling boot over gooseberries, with dew, helps buds open while keeping caterpillars away for over twenty years.

London Gardger's Chronicle Sprinklin

Anglo American Oregon dispute and Polish revolt update

European notes report continued tension over the Oregon question with British and American positions cited and a tilt toward arbitration rejection. A Polish uprising spreads from Cracow to Posen with Austrian troops countering insurgents amid uncertain public reaction.

Unclear text fragment on legal and personal affairs

Fragmentary report mentions Mr Ingersoll related finances, weather delaying vessels, and a fatal house fire injuring and killing a woman named Wheeler. Context is garbled with multiple topics and unsure dates, locations, or authorities.

Panther Sighted Causes Stir in Apalachicola Area

The Apalachicola Advertiser notes a panther sighting near Satye panther area, described as three miles from the site. The animal measured ten feet from nose to tail tip, sported claws and tusks up to two inches, and was deemed an ugly creature by locals.

Apalachicola

Fatal Accident in Northumberland Ends Life

Two sons of Dogt Jesse Billings were hunting near a squirrel tree when their guns misfired. The older shutil counted, the younger’s gun fired as the squirrel moved, and a bullet struck the younger brother, killing him within minutes. Albany Lee Journal reports the tragedy in Saratoga County.

Acci Northumberland Saratoga County Dogt Jesse Billings Aes Allany Lee Journal

Postmaster General Restores Steamboat Mail Route

In a notice from the Boston Merchant's Exchange Books we learn that the Post Master General has reversed the March 4 order, allowing the steamboat mail to pass via Newport and Providence and directing its restoration on the Stone-ington route as formerly.

Newport Providence Stonington Boston

Mexican Army Victory or Penalty of Baldness Reported

A U.S. Congress member sent a note claiming Santa Ana is in Vera Cruz and either victorious or suffering the penalty of baldness. The missive asserts Mexico’s army will not reach the Rio Grande or, if it does, will not face the American forces.

Mexico Congress Santa Ana Vera Cruz Rio Grande Union

Trial is heard in Supreme Court Beird manslaughter verdict

Report from Trav or Bexsamw Ropy-Thee Providenes Transcript recaps Beird’s trial in the Supreme Court of the State for the death of Alfred R Shepardin Nove. The defense argues circumstantial factors negate murder. jury returns a manslaughter verdict. Also noted are the Pons barque forfeiture in Philadelphia and prize proclamations.

Supreme Court of the State Beird Alfred R. “Shepardin United States District Court Philadelphia United Siates Yorktown

Mayor elects Hiller Petlet as Albany race results

The report notes Hiller Petlet as the mayor elect with Whigs holding 14 of 20 seats and Democrats, Independents, and others contending. Vague mentions of party shifts and council seats follow, with unclear details and fragmented names.

Albany Ioc Hiller Petlet Beven Acme

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