The Bristol Phenix on Mexico Chile and South America
The article critiques U S recognition of Mexico under Juarez and the potential for harmony among American republics. It praises Chile as a stable republic, hopes for lasting constitutional rule, and notes cautious optimism about Paraguay and Baraguay with López’s eventual faithfulness to promises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Riera
Santa Anna
Juarez
Chili
South America
Baraguayia
Currea
Paraguay
Lopez
Regular monthly probate court meeting announced
A notice states the Court of Probate will hold its regular monthly meeting at the Probate Office on Monday afternoon next at 2 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Probate
Tense Utah Territory Affairs Strain Relations Grow
Recent Utah advices show unsatisfactory territorial state. Resentment between Mormons and U S troops resurges as courts fail to function, grand juries refuse to indict, and judges redraw juries. Disputes threaten new clashes between Mormons and troops as authorities struggle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah
U. S
Radishraugh
Mob breaks up Texas Methodist Conference in Fannin County
The New York Commercial Advertiser reports a mob forced the Methodist Episcopal Church North conference in Fannin County Texas to disperse. Bishop Jones presided as a group of riders entered during worship and threatened to banish Methodist ethics in the region while the bishop finished his sermon and the session dissolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
New York Commercal Advertiser
Methodist & Conference
Fannin Devanty
EB. Church
North
Jaynes
Jones
Steamboat St Nicholas Explodes on Mississippi Voyage
A disaster on the Mississippi on the 24th destroyed the Steamer St Nicholas from St Louis to New Orleans. A boiler burst, killing many passengers and crew and badly scalding others. About fifty survivors reached St Louis on the 25th, sixteen severely burned. The toll and specifics remain uncertain as of the 27th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
St. Nicholas
St.Louis
New Orleana
St. Louis
Steamer Metropolis Resumes Trips Between Pall River and New York
The Metropolis resumes service after refit and thorough overhauls. It sails from Pall River to New York on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays, and returns on Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays.
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Palace
Metropelias
Netween Pall River
New York
Pan Ritter
York
Sickles Trial Ends with Guilty Verdict After Weeks of Court
The Sickles trial concluded with a guilty verdict, as anticipated from the outset. The lengthy proceeding occupied much of the daily papers since it began, and the jury delivered the expected outcome after weeks in court.
Errors in Country Papers Warned by Editors
The article argues writers often send illegible copy using high sounding words not in common use. Editors must proofread, write, finance, set type, and manage all duties to run the paper, leaving little time for errors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Papera
Collegiana
Ion
Errata in last issue misprints Eloquence of Silence
The hand of the communication from Carn Beux in our previous issue should read The Eloquence of Silence not The Eloquence of Science. Such mistakes happen despite efforts to avoid them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernara
Obituary and notices of travels and public trains revised
Francis M. Dison of this town died at his mansion after weeks of suffering from a painful disease. He served as Vice Consul at Havana, U S Commercial Agent at Port au Prince, Consul at Vera Cruz, and Collector of Customs there. He was Lieutenant Governor in 1853 and later noted in state affairs. Also noted are time changes for trains, reduced fare, Goody’s Lady’s Book reception, and a lecture by John Rich of the North East District.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis M. Dison
Havana
U. S
Port Au Prince
St. Domingo
U.S
Vera Cruz
Mexico
Allen
US Senate
Tehiti
Papeete
Tahiti
Government House
Pomare
Hersun
Tefuie
France
United States
South Pacific
Souety
Werther
Washinston
Bridal processional portrait inspired by Longfellow
Dancey Incustratia Loxorenton announces a striking 14 by 17 inch crayon portrait of Longfellow's Courtship of Miles Standish. The piece by Grozelier reproduces the original drawing by Darby and is offered postpaid for 150 dollars, with sales volume enabling a low price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J .E. Tilton & Co
Washington St
Boston
Longfellow
Miles Standish
Darby
Grozelier
Extomivo Sala
Peru and the Andes Journey and Mining History
The writer surveys Peru’s mining districts and Andean ascent, noting miners’ risk, profits, and use of steam power at Morococha. It describes Guancanolica mercury mining, the Garden of Peru, Indian burial customs, and a tale of Germans seeking hidden treasure. The piece closes with a literary essay on Milton’s Satan and divine justice.
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America
Peru
South America
Jurga Massca
Santa Barbara
Tenoriffe
Capitol
Huaseatn
Don Henrique D*lordel
Lima
Chile
Andes
Echenique
Castilla
Kebonique
Presidency
Cordalleras
In & Emall Valley
Don Santiago Jackson
Don Santiago
Ciarmana
Callao
England
Pera
Rhode Island and the Vision of Home in Foreign Travel
A nostalgic glance contrasts Rhode Island with distant places. The author praises local roots, noting Bristol’s prominence in quality and quantity while praising the Phoenix as a familiar sight for readers abroad. The piece reflects on homeland affection amid travel.
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R Ted
Geog
Rhodevar
Rhode Island
Smalles
Union
Ruedassland
Bristol
Fairbanks scales advertised with claims of quality
The notice highlights Messrs. Fairbanks as world renowned with growing facilities and experience promising buyers the finest scales with improved accuracy durability and convenience.
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Scarts
Messrs. Fairbanks
Echo slaver trial acquittals spark southern debate
The Charleston Mercury reports acquittals of men accused in the Echo slaver case and argues that foreign trade and domestic trade are equally benign, predicting further prosecutions in the South will be futile and costly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston Mercury
Arrival of steamship Ceassinn from Europe to New York
The City of Washington arrived this afternoon after a passage of just over seven days. Continent news remains wary with warlike notes and slow peace talks. Austrian government declines participation in a proposed Congress without broader disarmament agreement. Ships Weser and Circassian also reported arriving at Bremen and Southampton.
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Eurole
Ceassinn
Ste. 4
Jonns
Galway
Washi
New York
Thin Poate
Liverpool
Smail
Tne Keene Agion Vets
Rym
Liverpgul
Weser
Bremen
Aragost
Southampton
Circassion
Jose Nyale
Tate
Europe
France
Austria
Peace Party of Europe
Derby
England
Belin
Ock
Prorsta
Russia
Frances
Peace prospects and warlike mood dominate Paris reports
Paris dispatches describe peace as hopeless amid French troop maneuvers and government insistence on not taking the field for weeks. Austria’s peace congress terms lauded as unacceptable while Reed arrives in London from China as Liverpool papers note dull cotton and steady breadstuffs and provisions.
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Paris
Patrie
France
Austria
Naapoleon
Bourserv
United States
Reed
London
China
Liverpool
Mexico News of Turmoil and Port Blockades
Important dispatches from Vera Cruz and the City of Mexico report a sharp shift in Mexican affairs. General Miramon defeats Liberal forces, Ampudia marches to the capital, and foreigners suffer as violence spreads. Mazatlan falls to Pesquira, British claims grow, and Vera Cruz nears crisis while European powers weigh debt and neutrality.
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Tennessee
Vera Cruz
Mexico
Miramon
Ampudia
Black
Mazatlan
Pesquira
Crisia
Thae
Wanderer’s distress voyage near Savannah prompts relief
The steamer Florida, sailing from New York, reported the yacht Wanderer wrecked in the Gulf on Friday night with loss of life and a relief steamer dispatched. In a separate incident at Garpsen's Neck, Swazey, Lucius Gardner, 27, disappeared while fishing after a squall. his body was found that evening and the boat not recovered by dawn. Gardner, married a year, leaves a widow and was a respected member of the South Somerset M. EB. Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garpsen
Lucius Gardner
Alfred Gardner
Fall River
Gardner
South Somerset M. EB
Far River Beacon
Massachusetts Seamen Protection Act Passes at Session
The Massachusetts Legislature passed a bill shielding seamen from arrest and liens by landlords or boarding house keepers for debts related to voyage contracts. The act forbids detaining apparel or property and sets a $200 penalty for violations, to be sued in a competent court. In a separate item, Mrs. Andrew Will of Ware died after feeling unwell and collapsing at home.
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Massachusetts
Andrew Will
Ware
Asparagus a Remedy for Hydrophobia in Canine Madness
Providence reports claim that asparagus preparations induce sleep and cure rabies at any stage in dogs. A Greek case, Athena, cites tina remedy after symptoms began. A Providence journal note records a woman in danger of suicide saved by antidote after divorce prompted her act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence Journal
Athena
Greece
Providence
Cowit
Fence work begins at Duncan Pell mansion in Newport News
The article notes Duncan Pell begins erecting a two fence fronting his Mary Street mansion. The 60 foot fence will have 3 1 2 foot rails over coping and be finished within the week. Carpenter Mr Easton and mason Aly Fladder oversee daily work with Finch Enr supplying lumber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport News
Pali Pris
Ducan Pell
Mary Street
Easton
Aly, Fladder
Terma Cash
Wistar's Whip Correy Batsau Bal Samic Remedy
This Bal samic compound has become a home fixture. Let all who suffer and have in vain attempted to cure their coughs colds bronchial or palmory complaints make use of this unequalled remedy for sale by H N Gifford S 8 Diary and dealers generally.
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Wistar
H. N Gifford
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