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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1847
Page
2
A narrator reports a tense visit to the Tarnan estate with Josephine and her aunt. A young neighbor Count Holten arrives under a cloud, prompting suspicions of danger and a sudden departure to the capital. The scene blends romance with uncertainty as past love and future threats mingle.
The scene shifts from a family salon to a garden reunion as Josephine confronts a past romance. A tension-filled exchange follows with a ribbon, a confession, and a plea for sincerity before a public family notice interrupts with news of a naval mail contract extending U.S. routes from Chagres to Osietia in Oregon aboard steam vessels.
The directors have completed arrangements for a cotton factory in town. Workmen prepare foundations as the plant nears construction. Soon the town may hear the whistle and see hundreds of workers joining in boosting Warren’s industry and capital.
A Canton letter reports Mrs Spear, wife of a Pennsylvania missionary, died in Canton on April 11 after a voyage from January and while in China suffered lung disease. She remained in health until departure, then declined with hemorrhage and loss of strength. An image was left behind.
A Superior Court decision clarifies that an assignee selling bankrupt assets at auction or private sale must obtain court approval. The sale without a Federal Court order is void unless the court grants leave, with creditors and the debtor’s estate protected by proper petition detailing hopeless recovery or other circumstances.
Telegraph lines between Boston and New York were cut by roguish suspects in broadcloth. Laborers on a Worcester Railroad hand car spotted two men in the woods near a wire fracture and pursued them briefly before losing the trail as a well-dressed man claimed the chaise and horses.
The pursuit of Bidocapad Laatthe was abandoned as wire-cutters risk ended. The horse and hound remained in the woods this morning after the chase.
The article reports no definite war news from the front and discusses rumored Mexican commissioners for peace. It asserts the US seeks California and New Mexico plus cash, while Mexico will not cede large territory. It condemns bribery to win peace and calls for fair terms or victory.
The Newport News editor relays a Thursday night nor'easter with torrential rain and minimal damage except corn destruction. The Bay State steamboat faced violent seas, a broken paddle box, and two injured crewmen, yet passengers praised its strength and safety.
An OBSERVER reports a peculiar craft seen entering the harbor on a Whoreday afternoon. It initially appears to be the Keying, a Chinese junk, but inquiry identifies it as a Cy rene junk commanded by Captain William Lawleas. The observer notes Captain Li’s vessel would pass as a tender to the Keying if brought to New York.
The French steamer Philadelphia, Captain Benson, second of the line linking France and the United States, arrived in New York from Cherbourg on July 15 with French dates. The Washington arrived in Rogland on Saturday, coinciding with Philadelphia’s departure and preempting the news.
A passenger aboard the American steamship Wash ington arriving in New York lauds the vessel as one of the finest afloat noting its sturdiness. The ship rides buoyantly and remains dry despite cross seas and deep pitches with an even keel throughout the voyage, and minimal engine jar.
IP James Atkinson and Eastman exchange editorial control as Atkinson takes charge of the Lowell Daily Courier and Weekly Journal. The Newport Herald of the Times notes the move and wishes both gentlemen success in their new posts.
The Catholic Almanac for 1847 notes about 834 priests in the United States, up 98 that year, with 812 churches, 72 built in the past year. It also records 677 clergy stations, many without a settled church.
The Cunard and American lines charge 24 cents for fetters postage with the British and Washington mail routes causing concerns. The British government levies an extra inland postage equal to the rate, charging for Southampton to London in addition to 24 cents. Retaliation warned if the practice persists.
On Wednesday night the Whigs of Baltimore met at Franklin Hall and nominated Gen. Taylor for the Presidency as the Whig candidate of Baltimore. The notes mention Boston arrivals with 1027 weasels and 631 cleared, citing July 1847 as the only month with arrivals over 1000 at the port of Boston.
Reports from the telegraph record British ships Virginius and Sir Henry Pottinger burying hundreds of passengers at sea after outbreaks during quarantine. Immigrant arrivals to Canada exceed 65,000 this season while Quebec towns report rising fever and a dire lack of hospital care.
The London news notes the arrival at Palmouth of the Chinese Keying on July 10. The piece jokes about a Yankee Keying and calls the other a striking object of attraction, referencing New York as a contrast.
On Saturday night in Boston an unidentified vandal broke five boules of coal tar on the front of Judge Coshing's house. No injuries reported as investigators inspect the scene.
A melancholy incident near Troy Pennsylvania unfolds as Dr Jarvis B Pierce fires at an assumed intruder while his wife Mrs Pierce stands by. The shot fatally wounds Mrs Pierce as the doctor realizes he has killed his wife and cannot find her. The case is linked to Doctor Pierce once of this town with further details expected next week.
Five Days Later from Europe reports the Hibearnia arriving in Boston with civilization and news of the cotton recovery and harvest prospects. It notes price shifts in corn flour and other staples across London and Liverpool, a firmer wheat market, and strong U S and Mediterranean supply expectations. Updates on Portugal disturbances, Ireland trade, Macadman visit to Cork, and large immigrant outflow from Liverpool complete the scene.
An official dispatch discusses operations on the Cantox river declared justified by Chinese conduct and aims to curb future difficulties. Other items note favorable accounts, labor surplus in the market, and preparations for implementing the new poor law as large numbers of Singh return from England.
The Charlottesville Republican reports the death of Joseph G. Semmes, once shown by Professor Davis at the Virginia University. He reportedly shot himself in Washington, Georgia, the morning of the Obinet, with a pistol, the ball entering the retina and brain, lingering until about 1 PM. A note on the table states his death was self-inflicted, dated July 1847.
A letter received in Washington dated Gibraltar June 20 states a British squadron under Sir Charles Napier is expected there and rumored to proceed to the Pacific Ocean under his command.
Key West report from July 20 1847 notes enslaved people forced to work on public projects at Tortugas. Six escaped on a small schooner tender then were captured about 90 miles west of Key West after running low on water. They were brought to port and shelled for salvage.
Passenger list aboard the Switzerland from Liverpool includes Mr Atmos Abbott his wife and five children of Andover. Abbott has been a missionary at Bombay for thirteen years, leaving for new postings.
Report from Mr. Nixon of the New York and Newburgh Express states the Niagara on the route from New York to Albany burst its starboard steam pipe near Sing Sing at eight in the morning. Two firemen are missing and believed blown overboard. several passengers injured.
Reports from seasoned harvesters indicate a bountiful wheat crop with well filled kernels and plump grains. The yield compared to last year’s harvest is estimated to be up by one hundred to two hundred percent in the county. Grand Rapids Eagle.
The Buffalo Express reports a Wednesday evening murder on Bock Street by an unmarried woman Catharina Jaive. She struck Colia Trwin in the head with a club during a dispute, causing almost instant death. Jaive was arrested.
Genenal Tayton of Camre attends Monterey celebrations organized by merchants and citizens as Gen Wool's camp marks a grand 4th of July review. A Massachusetts private Carleton was killed near Monterey by Mexican fire on the 7th last month while Lieutenant Keens was wounded by an accidental discharge but not severely hurt.
The Washington post office arrests include Wm I Jones and a clerk, tied to theft of a letter’s contents. Marked money found on Jones, son of a former Washington postmaster, with over 5000 dollars bonds. Mrs A Stickleman arrested in Deepfield Virginia for involvement with stolen mails bills.
Lord George Bentick warns Spanish bondholders in London that failure to demand redress from Spain could revive parliamentary action. He favors seizing Cuban or Porto Rican wealth as leverage to recover billions owed to British subjects. Reports from Philadelphia Ledger and neighboring papers note a lightning strike injured a resident in Slatageville.
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