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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1851
Page
2
The Bristol Phenix reports growing support for overthrowing Spanish rule in Cuba. It predicts eventual independence or violent change as stricter measures provoke liberty or death sentiments among island residents.
The Winthrop barque, sailing to California in 1819, has returned in good order but many crew perished in the gold lands. In Bristol County news, youths faced the police court for firing crackers near the high school, with three found guilty and fined. A new detailed Bristol and Warren county map by H. F. Walling is praised, priced at three dollars, with G. C. Brown soliciting subscriptions and offering corrections.
Specimens of Harper's Monthly Magazine Appleton's Mechanics Magazine Quackénbos English Composition for Schools Chapman's Drawing Copybooks Cobb's Ciphering Books Nos 1 and 2 Gems of Song for Schools and related items offered for subscription at this office.
From Fall River News details emerge of James Crowley’s body recovered Friday the 25th at Hog Neck Somerset after a drinking accident on a boat. The notice also advertises Mr Jeffers's balloon portraits on the Common and notes NE winds with little rain last week.
The Rhode Island Society for Domestic Industry and the Rhode Island Horticultural Society announce an Exhibition of Manufactures and Agriculture and Horticultural Products in Providence at the Railroad Station Hall beginning Wednesday September 10. The Board of Managers urges farmers to show dairy and farm products, stock, poultry, gardening skill, and all mechanical arts contributing to the state's wealth.
From New York correspondence the piece discusses Cuban revolt rumors from Principe and Steamer Cherokee reports, contrasting city papers and four public stances on Cuban independence and annexation. It notes Cuban exiles in Fulton Street parading in support, mentions Spanish troops misused, and ends with a bustling Adams & Co California and New Orleans Express Office scene in Wall Street.
ICP War friend B S Simmons has a fine lot of smoked Salmon tongues beef fruit and more sent from New York this week and is offering quick sales with small profits.
An advertisement extols Ayer's Cherry Pectoral as a medicine uniquely deserving public trust. It claims families should have it and that users will remain loyal, urging readers to obtain the remedy.
The Bel lmore Patriot prints a home remedy for dysentery and compait involving one pint of pate browned like coffee, simmered with two quarts of water to one quart, cooled, then decanted. A dose for adults is a tumbler with sugar and milk, with typical relief from three tumblers in most cases.
Report from Havana July 16 states insurgents led by Joaquin Aguero were dispersed by government troops in the eastern province with five killed and many horses seized while others surrendered or sought pardon. Messages suggest Aguero may have been captured as Havana remains calm and cholera and yellow fever spread. A French steamer Mogador replaces the Model and two spies, including Jose M. Blanco de la Tula, arrive to monitor American Cubans.
From Havana dated July 22 1851 dispatches say the Cuban revolt advances rapidly and may proclaim independence within the month. Insurgent HQs are near Corcubades and Tunas between Neuvitas and Mansanilla as mountains hinder government forces. Letters confirm the latest reports despite government interceptions.
Reports from steamers Falcon and Marion arriving from Savannah and Charleston describe Cuban uprising activity. The Standard predicts inland success could trigger an immediate Havana insurrection, with patriots holding Lastunas Cascorra and Mibrago as government forces struggle through inaccessible mountains.
A fierce thunder storm at Holmes Hole yesterday morning killed Mrs. Elwina Norris and Mr. Francie Nye when lightning struck their homes within minutes of each other. Norris died at the fire in her house. Nye perished at his paint shop nearby where a hat and one shoe were torn apart. The shop was demolished with damaged timbers and scattered cans. a second person in the shop was knocked down but survived. Capt. Norris of ship Sharon and Capt. Bradley’s house are noted as recent related events. The storm, described as terrifying, filled the air with fire-like electricity and caused additional damage nearby.
A Philadelphia Ledger correspondent reports 200 emigrant wagons passing Fort Kearney with no sickness. A severe May hailstorm damaged garrison glass and gardens. Indian threats along the route prompted two commands to escort emigrant trains. Capt. Wharton and Lieut. Foote led escorts. Foote has not returned. Chaplain Deque and Lieut. Tedball arrived. Major Wood to St. Louis. Tedball serves as A Q M and Subsistence Commissary.
Cyrue F. Ballard was shot by Coonrod Decker in Ellery New York and seriously wounded. Decker had previously sold his wife to Ballard for two shillings and fled.
The morning religious service preceded the execution of Douglass and Benson in the prison yard. Marines guarded the gallows as a crowd watched. Douglass recited a sign of warning and Benson spoke of Christian faith before the rope fell. Both men died quickly, with Benson showing brief struggle.
Storms rattle Pennsylvania and Maryland causing widespread damage. Pittsburg area reports thunder rain hail shattering windows and crops while a barn and church are struck. A Baltimore region tornado hits Albany with downed trees and a house damaged by lightning. National telegraph lines report widespread destruction and losses.
The newspaper notes a substantial seizure of liquor in Portland and asserts strong enforcement of prohibition. It argues the Maine approach reflects public support and could influence New England states and Ohio, viewing suppression of intoxicants as a major moral reform achieved by law.
The Rev Geo W Hathaway longtime rector of St Mark's Church resigns and accepts a unanimous call to the Episcopal Church in Lonsdale New Rome he will enter his new field within weeks His residence among us earned him respect across denominations and he leaves behind a valued citizen whose loss will be felt by many Warren Star reports the decision and goodwill.
Severe storm damage reported in Baltimore on Saturday night as houses suffered extensive harm. A tornado lifted the new Baptist Church at Canton Pennsylvania from its foundation and wrecked it. Pittsburg experienced a strong thunderstorm with hail and rain causing notable damage to city and surrounding crops.
The Washington reports a ship ashore at Point of the Hook and a swift return to city waters. The Arctic reached New York in ten days five hours with 160 passengers. The Great Exhibition draws 74 000 visitors as Irish papers note plans for steam lines from Galway to New York and Lisbon Madeira with large subsidies.
The article notes the start of the debate on constitutional revision in France, expected to run about a week, and mentions ongoing improvements in France’s commercial affairs signaling progress.
Last evening between 10 and 11 oclock a severe thunder gust struck a barn owned by William Bateman near the railroad in the southern part of the village. The barn and several tons of hay were instantly set ablaze and scattered fragments and fire quickly spread through the field. No injuries are reported.
The Goodman Paper Manufacturing Company at South Hadley collapses with liabilities around 30000 and assets near 10000. The failure harms unsuspecting stockholders and farmers as private stockholder property may be seized for debts due to lack of annual financial disclosure. A 15 percent dividend last year was funded by borrowed money, misrepresenting the company’s condition.
The New Bedford Mercury reports a weak eclipse show with poor spectacle and limited darkness. Observers, using expensive telescopes, failed to produce awe as the event yielded only minor shadows and a brief shower.
In South Kingstown on Monday last Edward Steadman of Wakefield and his six year old son drowned when their leaky boat capsized during a sailing trip in the Narrows. A young man with them was unable to save the child after being thrown overboard. Both bodies were recovered. Steadman leaves a widow and several children and was a member of the Sons of Temperance at Wakefield.
A barge bell tower near Jefferson Market New York was destroyed by fire on Wednesday afternoon. Estimated loss runs to about 8000 dollars. The bell weighing about 9000 pounds was ruined by the heat and collapse.
The Rev Kazut Arvine formerly pastor of the Baptist Church and Society in the village died at Worcester on the 15th inst after years of ill health and a stay at a Worcester Water Cure Establishment He was noted for literary talent in prose and verse and his character was praised as sincere and pure by many Woonsocket Patriot notes his passing and respect for his memory
Horace Greeley writes from Civita Vecchia describing his view of Italian industry and society. He notes three main types of men priests soldiers and beggars with some uniting two callings and observes poor women washing clothes by the sea town with about 7,000 inhabitants.
The Hon. Caniel Webster has taken rooms at the Bellevue House and will arrive Tuesday next. He plans to stay for a time hoping Newport News pure air will aid his health.
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