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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1847
Page
2
In a lively tale, Sally rigs a cap to trap schoolmaster Mr. Jones at Sally’s home. Jones hides in Sally’s room, is bound by a spring-pole gag, and is discovered wearing Sally’s setup. A comic confrontation ensues with neighbors, finally revealing Jones in Sally’s bedroom as the caper unravels.
The Nantucket Mirror recounts a curious scene where a longshoreman reports a strange encounter with a “wire whale” legend. The piece notes the oldest whaleman never saw such a creature, highlighting a clash between folklore and observable reality.
The New York Journal of Commerce reports mixed views on Gen. Scott’s entry into Mexico. Some claim a bloodless occupation but doubt a smooth exit, while others cite letters and later dates to suggest preparations of Mexicans to yield. Weather and sea losses also mentioned, with coastal storms and rain affecting crops and ports.
The U S steam revenue cutter McLane built by the government about two years ago at a cost of $180000 is advertised for sale at auction in New Orleans as she proved not fit for sailing or steaming.
Rev Orange Scott, a distinguished Wesleyan Methodist clergyman, died in Newark New Jersey on the first of the month after a lingering illness. He played a leading role in the division within the Methodist church a few years ago.
The Fall River Monster reports six boys from that area, three named Sullivan and three named Sekel Ripley and McAdams, were brought before Justice Medbury of Sekonk for stealing $20 from a Seekonk house. They were committed to Taunton Jail for trial. the money was taken after a resident fed them, then the wallet was found via visiting cards around the door. Four men pursued and recovered the cash from a potato patch.
The Penobscot rescued six aboard the sinking schooner Marriet & Elizabeth from Bangor to Suston after losing foremast bowsprit and sustaining flood damage. A full rigged brig from New York to Boston and a large lumber laden schooner also ran aground in Holmes Hole and Cape Page during the gale. Meanwhile the Broaillian Slaves court case reports a jail break with freedom taken by force amid ongoing litigation.
Lt. B M brig Waterwotch arrives at St Helena reporting the capture of the brig Beulah of Portland about 700 miles W S W from Ambriz on June 12. She carried 508 enslaved people, no deaths, no papers or colors, flag names Forsyth. Crews were Braglians. Waterwotch sent her to Sierra Leone for adjudication, eight days out from coast between Congo and Ambrizette.
The Mary Jane arrives at New Orleans with Pico dated to the 26th ult. No confirmation of General Scott movements. Taylor at Walnut Springs with seven thousand men awaiting ten thousand to march on San Luis. Rumors of Scott’s victory near the capital circulated since July 13 and at Matamoros. Fashion steamer expected to settle doubts.
Citizens underestimate coal trade growth as Port Richmond alone received cargoes for 895 vessels in July including 1 ship 10 barks 726 schooners and 89 sloops. Since July 18 additional 219 barges and canal boats loaded, highlighting Philadelphia's commercial rise.
Albany Argus notes weekly breadstuff returns show flour excess of 1 096 805 barrels versus last year and corn receipts exceed 2 321 196 bushels to date. They warn New York stock is light and tidewater receipts cannot meet home demand, hinting at potential price increases unless influx improves. The piece ends with a moral simile about instigating wrongdoing.
The Boston Daily Times recounts a Bristol Phenix tale about a jailed person found nude and weak, misreported as a Rhode Island birth in prison. The Liverpool editor allegedly printed the stretch as news, then faced the error and likely will respond with good humor.
The Mobile Herald reports Judge Wiggins jailed eleven free men of color from the ship Ambassador and ordered the Captain to pay costs and post a $2000 bond to remove the men from the State. In ten days two more crews were jailed, totaling 99 men across three cases, with heavy penalties possible if they return. The piece condemns Southern black laws and calls out oppression of Northern citizens and English vessels.
A resident reports feeling the tremor at about 10 o clock Sunday morning with nearby witnesses hearing a rumbling sound. Nantucket records the quake at 10 minutes before 10, and passengers describe it as severe. A mirror shattered, plaster fell in Cape Cod and Vineyard Sound areas, suggesting Atlantic propagation.
The cabinet plans to halt Canada mail transport by Canard steamers after three months, notifying Britain that the U S Post Office will cease the Boston to Montreal Canada mail service. Britain would then face sending mails via Halifax at greater cost. Washington correspondence in the Herald reports the step as retaliation for double postage.
John Cary aged sixteen drowned while attempting to retrieve a hew from a well near Town Avenue West Central Street. He lost grip on the rope and was submerged for about an hour before being recovered, with the body found in the well.
The Woonsocket Patriot claimed Lieut. Glackin died of yellow fever at Vera Cruz, but Providence Transcript notes no letters from Capt. Pittman confirm illness or death. Latest Rhode Island Company update by Sergeant Viall mentions travel beyond Vera Cruz with no sickness details.
The Bay State struck a sloop off Stratford Point around three on Saturday. The sloop’s wheelhouse was crushed and its boiler dented. The sloop disappeared and it is uncertain if all aboard survived. Night was very dark and cries were heard after the accident. The steamer halted briefly before continuing.
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