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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1850
Page
2
A burglary occurred at a Salem home where the thief entered by a back window and exited through the front door while barefoot. The robber took a pocketbook and a few valuables. two watches were left undisturbed as other attempts were made on nearby residences.
From the Boston Daily Advertiser, a detailed account describes Daniel H Pearson’s execution for the murder of his wife Martha S Pearson and their twin children on April 9. The report covers his final hours with religious advisers, the clergy’s exhortations, the hanging at East Cambridge, the swift reading of the warrant, and Pearson’s posthumous confession detailing the grisly acts and his intoxicated acts prior to the crime.
A partial OCR line mentions a place near a Provine piece and a person named Davaen, with unclear context and missing details. The readable words hint at a water and proximity to a providence area.
Bristol paper reports the Compromise Bill tied to Mr. Clay failed after many amendments. The New York Express criticizes its collapse while urging renewed bipartisan effort toward a fair settlement. The N Y Commercial laments the outcome and suggests returning to Webster’s plan with separate, focused bills.
The regular monthly meeting of the Court of Probate will be held at the Probate Office at two o clock on Monday afternoon next. A chipped relic from the Revolution is described as a camphor wood chest with three locks and brass fittings, once left by Gen. Prescott and now owned by Hon. Byron Liman of Portsmouth.
The steamer ARGO under Capt Winslow is hired to sail to the Martha's Vineyard camp meeting. She will depart Histol on Wednesday August 14 at 1 2 o'clock A M. Fare for round trip is $1 50 with seats for passengers.
Gen Ganiward of the late Roman Republican Army reached the New York quarantine last Monday and was greeted by Health Officer Dr Duane and an Italian committee. He waits for a public reception at the hospital and remains in ill health at the Pavilion on Staten Island.
An advertisement notes a Chinese exhibition at the Armory on Thursday afternoon and evening, drawing large crowds in major cities. The Boston Post hails the Chinese Lady and Chinese Family as fascinating living curiosities reflecting a history and customs unlike any other nation.
In New Bedford on Tuesday next a civic and military procession will honor the late President. George James D. Thompson serves as Chief Marshal with Rev. George L. Prentiss delivering the eulogy. The Rapid Engine Company of Fall River plans to attend and march, hosted by Hook and Ladder Co No 6 of New Bedford.
Local items report a Boston shop famed for hats drawing visitors, a fatal poisoning misadministered as calomel in James D Hall of Boston, cholera outbreaks with thousands of cases and deaths in Mexico, notable deaths in New York Pueblo and Auburn, and a curious mayoral intervention with a stalled carriage requiring his assistance.
A visitor recounts tracing the Mayflower landing site and the early graves on the Plymouth bluff. He notes desecration of the Rock site by modern harbor activity, recalls names like Bradford Howland and Faunce, and reflects on the Pilgrims’ mortality and the enduring legacy of New England civilization.
A dispatch from Erie reports the steamer America, sailing from Sandusky to Burrato, burst a steam pipe near Barcelona about 2 PM. One engineer and two others were killed, with two more dying later from scalding. A person named Ereon was found dead under the crank as decks were torn and shattered.
List of patent grants including William Mallard Providence R I for improvement in sizing compounds for yarns. Apollos Richmond Providence R I assignor A C Barstow Co Providence R I for design for stoves. Charles F Brown Warren R I for improved sheering apparatus.
Sailing op tug Athan reports the Atlantic departed with 122 passengers and a small amount in speke. Among the travelers are G. W. Kendall of the New Orleans Picayune Rev. Dr. Seep Bethune James Robb banker of New Orleans Louis Bate French Vice Consul to New York M. De Lisle French Minister to Mexico and New Granada bearer of dispatches and Mr. Bullitt former editor of the Washington Republic.
Captain Bryson of the brig Daniel reports a severe gale in the West Indies on July 12 and 13. At St Kitts two brigs and several small craft were lost with twenty six lives. At Dominica a British barque and small craft were ashore. A barque at Antigua cut away its masts to prevent grounding.
Reports on arrivals and sailings including Canada from Liverpool and Pacific and Cambria from New York, with cotton prices and trading by speculators and exporters. Lisbon news, Danish-Dutch tensions, Russian fleet activity, China US talks, Cunard plans for a new Liverpool New York line, and Spain Portugal marriage fallout. Food prices lift slightly with flour and lard activity. beef and pork weak. Ireland meat demand steady. Pacific market unsettled by delayed shipments.
The U S Consul at Havana Gen Famptell has received leave of absence amid reports of public prejudice linked to a past invasion. Officials state the recall of Gen Campbell was due to his actions in Havana. the decision was approved by Spanish authorities and supported by official sources.
The funeral procession for Pullavesena in Philadelphia on Tuesday July 30 was imposing but heat kept many from joining. military groups and societies like United American Mechanics and Sons of Temperance attended in strong numbers. Several people were overcome by the heat, though no accidents interrupted the ceremonies.
A Butlerfield Wells & Co Express messenger left a trunk on the Albany wharf for shipment to Westvia Albany. A fire started after oil of vitriol was poured into the keyhole, burning most contents including jewelry and silks. Damage and water exposure likely exceed $600 with no insurance.
The Providence Journal reports Brown University premiums for 1850. Awards span Senior and Junior classes in philosophy, physics, Greek, history, astronomy, English composition, mathematics, and Latin with named recipients such as J. Murray, Edward Pierce, James Murray, Charles Aaron, and others. Also notes a Havana circular on an epidemic impacting enslaved workers, with mortality projections and potential spread.
Fragmentary report describes attacks on plains as crowds encounter rising disease and multiple individuals affected. Details are garbled with illegible names and numbers, leaving uncertainty about locations dates and outcomes.
Mrs Latlefield visits Prof Webster in his cell at her request with Prof Webster stating no hard feelings toward her husband though he bore resentment. Webster forgave him and wished prosperity for both families as they parted after the interview in a restrained, sympathetic exchange.
Reports recount pirates plundering cargo from the wreck of the Elizabeth off Kunelsuanp coast. Witnesses say lifeboat access was nonexistent and timely aid failed. The New York Tribune notes no mortar shot was used to reach the vessel. The New York Collector vows action against the pirates. Madame Ossul manuscripts remain unrecovered.
The steamboat America caught fire from a burst drum about 60 miles above Buffalo on its return from Sapdosky. Off Barcelona the disaster killed and wounded many passengers and crew. Names of some injured include Michael Hagperty, Michael O Connor, Patrick Welsh, and others from Buffalo and nearby towns. One engineer is among the dead. The wreck left decks torn and shattered. additional bodies and injured were reported by telegraph.
In a Portsmouth New Hampshire Journal item a parrot long kept as a family pet began repeating a sick child’s name as the child weakened. After the child’s death the bird allegedly turned toward the corpse, then died the next day after a period of silence, prompting local speculation.
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