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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1849
Page
1
Bristol Pmenen weekly publication notes Saturday morning issues from 50.7 Bradford Street Bristol A. 1. Owner W H S Bayley sets terms for in town and distant advertising. Rate structure includes advance payment and limits on yearly advertisers to fifteen lines per column.
The act of February 90 1793 enforces enrollment and licensing for ships in the coasting trade and fisheries. Vessels twenty tons or more found trading without proper license risk forfeiture of vessel tackle apparel furniture lading and forbids if carrying foreign goods or spirits. License remains in force with the vessel’s ownership and liabilities.
A citizen observer urges Congress to investigate reported lashings aboard the USS Independence during a Pacific cruise. The letter cites thousands of lashes, argues flogging degrades sailors including Americans, and demands abolition of corporal punishment and reform of naval discipline.
An essay argues for reforming punishment to reform offenders rather than revenge. It cites Commodore Stewart's humane handling aboard the Prasklio and contrasts flogging with court martial in the army. It urges humane treatment for sailors and condemns cruelty on ships like the Independence.
A 19th century reflection argues that true education requires female involvement, claiming only a mother can nourish the infant mind and nurture voluntary, compassionate will. Christian morals taught by women become living principles, shaping character beyond mere syllogisms. A Dispatch writer recalls a Cincinnati keeper of a college house on South Street.
Ruth Bray hides an injured Indian with Aunt Patty’s aid amid colonial tensions at Waldron’s garrison. Major Waldron channels government orders against Indians as Ruth’s romance with Morris Green and Edward Sinclair unfolds, setting a perilous course for love and loyalty.
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