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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1850
Page
2
Isabel reunites with her father Sir Walter Stanford and her husband Henry Knox after seven years of separation. The scene unfolds as Sir Walter, frail and grieving, consoles the family while acknowledging Knox’s virtuous conduct and Isabel’s steadfast loyalty. The narrative traces Knox’s public service and Isabel’s hopeful family restoration.
The weekly Louisville death total reached 195 with 44 from cholera, down from 208 total and 192 cholera the previous week. Cholera deaths appeared in Chillicothe and Frankfort with several other regions reporting fatalities from the disease and related illnesses.
The Circleville board of health reports ten new cholera cases, total twenty three since Tuesday, with four deaths since Friday. Lancaster records two cases with one fatal. ChilliScothe health officer lists four deaths in 24 hours and three more sick. A resident complains of diarrhea.
Bristol expects a coming storm as Washington wrangles over the Texan boundary and California bills New York Journal of Commerce reports a crisis approaching with threats of secession and disunion South Carolina Georgia and Mississippi poised to follow Georgia in possible actions The piece notes Southern protest falling short and calls for clear lines amid a heated sectional dispute Meanwhile a local church group held a clambake and picnic at Locust Grove with orderly child attendees and thanks extended to organizers.
The bill admitting California as a state has passed the Senate by 34 to 18 after a hard fought debate. The measure now moves toward final approval and incorporation into the Union.
Weather records show a deadly season with several lightning strikes. A barn at Kettle Paint Farm See konk burned with $600 loss insured by Worcester Mutual. A Cranston barn with 5 tons hay burned. Catharine Phillips of Providence died after a lightning strike. A Groton CT child, four years old, was killed in his mother's arms. Five men in East Boston were struck and briefly unconscious but recovered.
Commissioner John R. Bartlet sails from New York on the 3d mat with Rhode Island men among the crew including George Thurber Henry C. Cranston Francis Wheaton Ray mnd Nias Winthrop De Wolf Thos Duan 8. P. Sanford and Rensellaer 8. Sith. Sith hails from Glocester and Bartlet is connected by marriage to Governor Anthony of the state.
IP Gopy presents September Lady's Book featuring twenty engravings including A Family Party The Rose and The Prairie Bee with wedding dress improvements Blackberry ing Country Boarding and other pieces. Articles come from prominent American authors with A G Stephene listed as Bristol agent.
The publishers offer a new Dollar Magazine titled Goupen Ace published in New Bedford by J. D. Kempton and edited by J. W. Ayer. It measures 24 pages, mostly original content, and includes engravings and music. Stephens will receive subscriptions.
The Washington correspondent notes negotiations over Portugal’s claims move to Washington and likely end amicably after Webster and Sr. De Figonier exchange despatches, with a possible halt if Webster seeks fuller briefings. The President orders strict surveillance for an alleged Cuba invasion plot.
Havana dispatch reports the Captain General suffering in body and mind amid family losses and political pressure. Cholera toll climbs with about sixty deaths daily and the Military Hospital near six hundred patients from the army. troops redeployed to the countryside.
Washington report notes that three enslaved men belonging to Hon. Mr. Colcock of South Carolina escaped six weeks ago. Two were found hidden under the kitchen floor of Richard Coxe, a lawyer on East Street, and jailed. The third remains at large.
A special bearer from the Mediterranean Squadron arrived in Washington this morning. He reports Mr. Clay at Lisbon demanded passports and retired to Naples, expecting to return to the United States in two months. He reportedly withdrew from his mission due to the offensive terms of the Portuguese Ministry offer covering all claims except that relating to General Armstrong.
Reports from Havana note the brig Susan Lund to be sold on the 29th while the Georgians are bound for Spain with timber for the navy. Captain Benson’s recovery faces doubt as he receives care in prison. John Morland, an aged American merchant, acts as Consul in Campbell’s absence.
In municipal court Terence Wakefield Jr was arraigned on an indictment for manslaughter in the death of James D Hall by administering corrosive sublimate instead of calomel as prescribed by a physician. Wakefield pleaded guilty and the trial was postponed to the September term.
The Portsmouth Gazette reports the second attempt to launch the great dry dock at Pierce's Island succeeded Monday afternoon at 2:15. A salute rang out as the massive structure slid into the water and was met by cheers from a large crowd of spectators.
Aug 13 in New York a crowd gathered as the steamers Georgia with 30 passengers Cherokee 203 and Empire City 180 left at 3 PM for Ah a. The article notes Peel's wealth and a probate duty on his will and legacies totaling 125000 dollars.
A document alleges a plan to sever ties with the Union and form a Southern Confederacy. It describes efforts to entice Mexico to join, with Texas as the de facto head, and claims Gen. Houston rejected the scheme while Calhoun opposed immediate action. British and Mexican officials contemplated backing, delaying a clear response.
Wasnisoron reports an adjourned Southern meeting endorsing division of California by the 3630 line or resistance to Union admission by any means. The plan reportedly requires a faction within the group to defeat government measures, urging accountability of absent representatives during critical times. Cor N Y Tribune.
Senate approves Pearce's boundary plan by 30 to 20 paying Texas ten million dollars to relinquish its claim. The proposed border runs from 100W longitude at 36 30N west to 103W, south along 32N to the Rio Grande then to the Gulf. Amendments were offered but none gained support.
Correspondence notes Kanouse and Levy Cole of Patterson charged with robbing the Phenix Bank at Westerly in December last. The Washington County Grand Jury at Kingston considers the case. The Stonington boat brought the prisoners in under arrest, held on bail amid much interest and many visitors.
The U S sloop Albany with Commander Randolph arrived in the lower bay from Pensacola carrying forty two Contoy prisoners. They will be delivered to the U S Marshal for the district and expressed gratitude for government kindness. The vessel will return to Pensacola as its cruise ends and may sail to Portsmouth or Norfolk.
Chronicle editor from Chillicothe notes extraordinary wheat crops with Beaver township farmer quoted at 55 bushels per acre and Mr Burnett at about 500 bushels per acre. Stark county averages 25 to 40 bushels and totals over a million bushels, other counties described as equally impressive.
Michael Healy eight years old drowned while bathing near Seekonk bridge on Saturday. His body was found by Mr Barney keeper of Central Bridge on Seekonk shore under seaweed. A coroner's inquest returned verdict of accidental drowning with evidence that the boy could not swim.
Sunday morning Mr. Wm. Borden fell from a 15 foot high ice pile at the we house near the American Print Works pond and died Tuesday morning. He was about 80, leaving a wife and three children.
The Fall River Monitor reports a 10 to 12 foot shark seen in the bay near Bowenville on Thursday. An attempt to capture the large creature was made but failed.
The House of Lords saw Sir R. Bede take oaths and seats, with Baron Rothebilds swearing in but omitting a phrase amid debate. Greek question news brings Greece joy. French reports are sparse. Commercials show robust cotton trade, rising twist demand, and buoyant markets despite occasional dullness in Havag. Military actions: Schleswig Holstein and Denmark clash with Danish victory. Rome reports an assassination attempt exposing a conspiracy. Samara faces a devastating fire. Jashed battle casualties reach about 7,000, mostly Danes.
The Providence Journal records August 9 10 1850 proceedings with Senate action on a new State House petition authorization for the Woonsocket Union Railroad Company and a commutation of convict Win William Hanley’s sentence to life imprisonment. It notes Eagle Bank Bristol finances, a report on stock liabilities, and grand committee elections.
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