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Newspaper

Bristol Phenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1851

Page

2

Minister’s resignation after parish funding quarrel in Y

The article recounts Rev. Carroll leaving his parish of Y after a year of service amid a funding dispute. He refused a lower salary offer, faced church criticism for perceived mercenariness, and received a final gift of two hundred dollars from official members, prompting reflection on duties, sacrifice, and support for clergy.

Ign Carroll Jng Hapwith Mr. Carroll Mer Carreull Aiapel Jn Miciater Phil Carroll F Lok

Murder Confession Linked to Local Robbery Case

A Havre de Grace, Maryland report dated March 18 describes a confession implicating Soraryee Skelton Ford Sills and others in a murder tied to a failed plunder plot. The narrative notes a tense pursuit and the alarm raised after the crime, with one suspect still at large.

Havre de Price Drummond Soraryee Skelton Ford Sills Gr

Unclear fragment hints at a massacre night report

Fragmentary text mentions families and a casualty event tied to an uncle Cosden or Cosden related name, with unclear context and no verifiable details or dates.

Flocden Cosden Bae

Town Meeting Adjourned In Bristol And Senate Ballot Troubles

The Bristol adjourned Town Meeting will reconvene at 2 o clock to close unfinished business and transact other waiting matters. In the Massachusetts House, Charlin Sumner of Freesville was elected senator on the 25th ballot after initial reports of a 220 ballot victory were corrected. The Boston Journal notes wild rejoicing then but later a shift to no election and broad flags, with Commonwealth banners lowered as accounts corrected.

ICP Massachusetts House of Representatives Charlin Suuiper Freesviler Congress Sumner Boston Journal Commonwealth State House

Adjourned Warren Town Meeting Sets 4th of July Plans

An adjourned Warren town meeting on the 16th appointed Charles Smith Alfred Barton and Henry P Carr a committee to arrange Fourth of July celebrations and appropriated $75 for the purpose.

B.rt Warren Mesers Charles Smith Alfred Barton Henry P. Carr

Local Dry Goods Stores Offer Best Spring and Summer Stock

IP Over Dry Goods Stores in this town have now upland the best stocks of Spring and Summer Goode we have ever seen in thie market, and their prices generally are as anasim any of the cities. Our citizens may be assured that they will find prices the lowest at the stores of those who advertise liberally.

Beautiful Yacht Launched by Stanton Skinner for J Angell

A new yacht built by Stanton & Skinner for Mr J Angell of Providence was launched from the shipyard last Wednesday. The 18 ton vessel is praised for its elegant, fast design and fine finish. The note compares it with local fast boats like Major Babbit’s Two Boys, recently lengthened to boost speed. Steamers and packet ships to Liverpool and London depart New York Philadelphia and Boston with many passengers bound for the World’s Fair.

Messrs.Stanton & Skinner J. Angell Providence Babbit Teave the Angels New York Philadelphia Boston Liverpool London

Thieves Steal Keys From Several Local Stores

Local stores report multiple key thefts during the night. The crime appears aimed at burglary after hours, and authorities and storekeepers urge vigilance and prompt reporting of suspicious activity to aid detection of the culprits.

Circular 0 Promoted by Providence Franklin Society

Readers are advised to consult Circular 0 issued by the Providence Franklin Society. additional details appear in another portion of this sheet.

Providence Franklin Society

Bulletin of the American Art Union April 1851 subscription appeal

William Cushman announces the April 1851 issue of the Bulletin of the American Art Union New York. The first 1851 number outlines the institution's affairs plans art literature essays anecdotes criticisms and a Dictionary of Art with biographical notices and technical terms. Each issue will include several engravings and a whale atlas as a yearly quarto volume. Dues paid by June fifth determine the printed run for April May and June with reserve distributions to members in order of receipt.

William C. G. Cushman Bulletin of the American Art Union New York

Dry Goods Offered at Henry Barton & Co Providence

Readers who shop in Providence can visit Henry Barton & Co at 59 Westminster Street for a wide range of new dry goods. The store promises strong values and low prices due to high sales volume. Clerks are described as attentive and courteous in their department.

Providence Henry Barton & Co Westminster Street

Pacific Yacht Clipper Sets Short Atlantic Passage Record

The American Steamship Pacific, Captain Nxe, arrived in New York from Liverpool in nine days, the fastest dock to dock passage yet. The prior record stood at ten days four hours forty five minutes. Last week New York welcomed seventeen thousand two hundred immigrants arriving aboard multiple vessels.

Suarrier Recogo Pacific Nxe New York Liverpool Docko' Docks

Boston politics and maritime news mix with reform talk

Intricate letters discuss Boston aldermen, Webster sentiments, and Wall Street signatures amid flood damage in East Boston. Notices cover steamship ships Pacific and Ohio, forthcoming Winfield Scott voyage, and Hungarian news. Hutchinson Family concert critique follows with comments on Fourierism and Women’s Rights remarks.

Spanish Troops Deployed to Enclose Invaders at Debarkation

Washington reports Spain has issued a trace to distribute forces on the island to trap the invading party at the debarkation point. Seven thousand men are at Puerto Principe, seen as the focal point of the expected return. American and French ships cruise the coast while British vessels reach Havana from Jamaica.

Washington Sudi Puerto Principe Eeems Ssrenaches Mogador Alarm Persiad Havana Jamacia British Intterest

Pension money theft leaves man dying near Troy depot

Mr Samuel Neal travelled from Troy to Albany on Tuesday to collect pension funds. After receiving the money he fell ill and was found unconscious near the Troy depot. The pension sum was missing though the 3595 note remained. A suspect, unnamed for now, has been arrested.

Rossery Murper Samuel Neal Troy Albany Andiheret

Pacific and Baltic Sailings Stir London Trade News

Reports detail the Pacific and Baltic arriving in port with passengers and swells in the Atlantic route to Liverpool. London observers note California gold influence on exchange and a limited passport policy for the World’s Exhibition visit. An earthquake at Makri Turkey devastates Makri and Rhodes, with numerous casualties and widespread destruction reported.

Arrival of the Asia Arrives in New York from Liverpool

The Asia arrived at 1 o clock after leaving Liverpool on the 12th. It carried 12,750 tons in freight and about 60 passengers. The voyage took 10 days 19 hours and included signal exchanges with ships Yeaae Wright W Vail and steamer Arctic England. England shows little interest as Russell ministry sustains in Parliament and the Assessed Taxes Act votes by a margin of 13. An exchange in London is joined by mining agents and capitalists.

Liverpool Asia New York Jonn Russell London Sun Pacific California Mala Makri Adolis Turkey Mediterranean Rondes Makn Rhodes Una Febrasty Hatt-Paat Austrary Lloyd's Steam Navigation Company Araye-Kule Levissy Chiorge Eksenide Makti Simi Rhudee Yeaae Wright W. Vail Arctic England Ruseel D&c. Lis Provées Weil

Anglrian refusal to release Kossuth and companions

Despatches from Washington report Austria refused the Turkish Sultan’s request to free Kossuth and eight to ten associates. The decision, tested publicly, arrives after a Vienna intelligence update on recent American government actions. A Washington correspondent notes an urgent Austrian appeal may follow. The Archduke, brother of the Emperor and future Austrian navy commander, plans a U S visit later this year to inspect shipyards and U S institutions.

Koseet Hannais Washington Turkey Kossuth Koetitti See Cent Vienna Philadelphia ‘North ‘American Way Austria United States

Local Death Marked Suicide in Ware Village

A young mill operative named Slate, about 24, from Bernardston, was found dead in the river above Otis Company's dam. Residents report normal behavior before his disappearance and a verdict of suicide was returned despite rumors of foul play.

Ware Village Otis Company Slate Bernardston Bestan Commonwealth

Storm and tornado sweep Georgia central to south

A violent storm and tornado swept central to southern Georgia, uprooting trees and destroying fences and movable property. The flood-like wind persisted for about an hour, with damage expected to be very heavy in Sandersville and surrounding areas.

Georgia Bib Jst

Arrival of the Oceanus steamer from Havana and rumors of invasion

Reports detail the Oceanic steamer’s 46 hour Havana to New Orleans passage with 200 passengers and large sums of gold. Havana buzzed with invasion rumors as troops slept armed, while a separate dispatch notes Americans fleeing Nicaragua amid anti American sentiment. fifteen Americans murdered in twenty days and the government’s inaction reported.

Premature Cuban Invasion Movement Alarms Savannah

The Savannah reports that a portion of Cuban invaders in Georgia, guided by arousal over a supposed Cuban revolt, Hastened toward Savannah to offer services to Gonzales a resident of the city but found the revolt premature and returned home awaiting proper time. This suggests a continuing Cuban invasion design and a fledgling organization in the area despite protests.

Savannah Georgia Cuba Gonzales

Expedition Halted Off Bay Amid War Munition Rumor

On Wednesday afternoon U.S. Marshal Tallmadge, with a large police force, renewed signals of a sizable armed packet anchored in the bay awaiting a militia to embark at night for Cuba. They towed the Jacob Bell toward pier No.1 to inspect and prevent any embarkation.

Tallmadge U.S Cuba Pier No Jacob Bell N. R N.Y. Express

Comet Steamship Explodes at Port Leaving Hull Damaged

Osweep April 21 report recalls a boiler explosion aboard the British steamer Comet just before departure. The blast tore the boat’s center, hurled the smoke pipe overboard, and injured multiple crew. Five minutes later rescuers found a deck hand’s body while others suffer severe burns and drownings feared. The captain escaped with light injuries as the wreckage remains at the quay.

Osweep Alter

Ravages of the Jutesion Cause Shipping and Wharf Damage

The Gloucester News reports extensive storm damage across Gloucester Rockport and surrounding towns. Damage includes $3000 in Gloucester roads and wharves, $6000 in Rockport tolls, $2000 Breakwater and Pigeon Hill works, and Babson losses over $500 in fish and salt. Essex shipyards suffer injury to new vessels. Cape damage may total $56000. Plymouth vessels sunk and buildings blown down with $4000 local loss. HK Keith Co. reports 2000 bushels of corn.

Gloucester News Gloucester Rockport Knowlton Mesers Hames & Sampson Cross’s Island Mill Bridge Cape Plymouth Messrs. HK Keith & Co

Wreck of the Migoi Lighthouse Visible at Low Tide

At low water the Migoi Lightship wreck is plainly seen off Minot's Rock. The ironwork rests on a ledge, the land is torn, and the keeper's house is a tangled ruin. Mr Bennett plans to secure lantern pieces and hopes to recover bodies of the deceased crew. Thousands of visitors mill near Cuhae to view the late disaster during the flood tide.

Minot Migoi Bennett Sbsistinis Cuhae Iate Boston Journal

Pope to Decide Cardinal Elevation for Hughes in America

The New York Herald reports the Pope and College of Cardinals will likely make Hughes a cardinal for this continent. American Catholic bishops have sent their views to Rome, urging the decision align with their takeaway that the office should be held by a U S clergyman.

Anchaisnor Hughes New York Herald Rome College of Cardinals Vane Hughes America United States College of Cardinale

New York Girl Aged Twelve Arrested in Gold Sealing Case

A twelve year old girl was arrested in New York for involvement in a gold sealing incident tied to Mrs Weethifield. The child was found begging on the street and appeared to have been befriended by an adult before taking part in the alleged theft.

New York Weethifield Tokei

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