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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1855
Page
4
The article argues that ending the stamp duty on newspapers would liberalize press circulation, lower costs, and empower the masses. It warns the Lords may resist, notes the positive impact of freer press on thinking and enterprise, and calls for affordable water and water-supply improvements.
A party of gentlemen plans a Tuesday outing to Rocky Point aboard the chartered steamer Black Stone. Tickets cost 25 cents, with Providence American Blass Band providing music if enough tickets sell by Monday. If weather is poor, the trip moves to Thursday. boarding requires a ticket.
Pickpockets have continued their thefts in the area with boldity and skill. A gentleman and lady report pocket picks near Newport wharf and on board the steamer Perry, losing several dollars each. A Hall River woman also lost over forty dollars to the eight fingered gentry. Two well dressed men were suspected but escaped.
The Sabbath School of Olneyville Baptist Church toured a local armory on a Wednesday excursion. They enjoyed refreshments and were addressed by a gentleman before departing aboard the steamer at 3:30 in the afternoon, pleased with the day's events.
Mr Benjamin A Wheeler of Taunton was wounded while operating his fowling piece on Tuesday morning. He is 27 years old and leaves a wife. The report notes the accident occurred on the 2d inst. in Taunton.
One of the finest naval specimens. The schooner H. F. Payton, 205 tons burthen, 101 feet long, 28 feet beam, 918 feet hold, launched Wednesday forenoon. Built by Stan ton & Skinner for Providence owners and master A W Nickerson of South Dennis. Intended for general freighting.
The Providence Journal reports Boston’s King Philip Club will celebrate its anniversary at Mount Hope on Wednesday with a cam bake. Grand sachem is Geo. O. Hovey. The ancient group was among first to receive a charter from the Snap Company in this State. The company reportedly holds a wampum from King Philip, kept by a nearly ninety year old local gentleman born near Mount Hope.
The town notes a surge in excursions fishing guiling riding and visiting as visitors pour in from across the country. While welcoming guests the community notes business growth as key to prosperity and hopes a rise in population next year. A mix of modern travel enthusiasm and traditional caution colors the outlook.
The Martha's Vineyard event opens Tuesday morning with the Wesleyan Grove gathering. Arrangements via the railroad superintendent connect to the Eagle's Wing steamer from New Bedford to Holmes Hole. Excursion fare is 1.85 with tickets valid from the 20th to the 31st inst.
Brown University in Providence announces the commencement on September 1 with addresses by Charles S. Bradley of Providence and James T. Brady of New York. A poem will be read by J. G. Saxe, Esq.
The Bristol Phenix announces an upcoming enlargement and new type at the start of next year. Editors Brothers urge subscribers to support the change with increased patronage, noting it reflects their commitment to local interests. They imply delinquent subscribers should feel obliged to pay.
Week Late r from Europe reports arrival of the America from Liverp uol, with early notes on the Crimean siege. Dispatches mention French and Turkish forces in the Baidar and Balaklava areas, preparations for a grand expedition, and alleged shifts in Russian positions around Sebastopol and Kars.
An eight year old named Brown drowned after falling from a boat during a Chestnut Street Methodist Sunday School excursion to Ocean Cottage. He was pulled from the water and pronounced dead. his parents reside in the third ward.
A Newport man left a gold watch and money with a bathing house clerk while he bathed. A thief took the check from his clothes and obtained the valuables from the clerk. The theft was not discovered before the boat departed.
The St Louis News reports Sullivan Illinois is nearly emptied by cholera with only one family not stricken and fears of insufficient burial capacity. Many residents have fled to the countryside Decatur and other areas as the disease ravages the town once deemed healthy.
A notice from Greenbriar lists Rev. S. Black preaching at William's River in that county a few days ago. It notes the sermon was only the second ever in the settlement, which dates back over sixty years.
The body of an unknown man, likely an overboard passenger, was found at the Newport wharf. Coroners jury ruled death in accordance with the facts. The foreigner, about forty, wore clothing matching Bristol origin and his wife identified his attire. He carried less than a dollar, two knives and a pipe. Her husband’s death remains a mystery.
In Little Compton Rhode Island on Monday Valentine Almy 29 died after being shot by his cousin Charles E Almy in a corn house near his uncle John E Almy. The gun carried mould shot and multiple wounds proved fatal as Charles fled and later was arrested and confined in Newport jail.
A Rising Sun Indiana letter dated April 4 reports wheat crops thriving with yields surpassing previous years. Fields average 30 bushels per acre and specific examples include H James’s 536 bushels from 17 acres at 34 1 2 bushels per acre and T James’s 949 bushels on 30 acres at 31 1 2 bushels per acre.
An Express train passing Chatham depot caused a freight car door to burst open. Brecker of Albany and Taft of Charleston were seated with limbs outside. The door ripped Brecker’s arm and severed Taft’s left arm at the shoulder. Taft was taken to the Delevan house for care.
At Norfolk and Portsmouth the yellow fever is rising to alarming levels with physicians among the dead. Twenty deaths in Norfolk since Saturday and seven in Portsmouth. Several cases reported in the Navy Yard and on board the ship Pennsylvania.
The Rocky Point House proprietor Capt Winslow and Chicopee captain Capt Comstock clash over a claimed 3 cent per passenger landing fee. Winslow says he previously agreed, noting visitors leave behind litter and waste that costs him to clean. Comstock denies any agreement. The paper suggests Winslow deserves fair remuneration for use of the wharf and grounds, paid by boat owners benefiting from the trade. The harbor now sees a new boat between Providence and Point. Winslow offers his reliable property for sale. Pal River News.
An elderly Irishman named Michaelater died in Providence a few days ago at the advanced age of one hundred and eight.
The Providence Journal reports B P Johnson Eng 21 received an invitation to address the Rhode Island Society for the Ramhreyedtion of Domestic Industry at Railroad Rab on Tuesday September 1. The piece notes Johnson as editor of New York State Agricultural Society transactions and a noted agricultural orator and predicts a large turnout and strong entry of horses. Citizens and owners are urged to enter early to ease later labor.
Cincinnati August 13 The Riot The Louisville Journal reports affidavits on the riot cause in the Eighth Ward. Some Irish Catholic residents claim the Irish were armed days before the election.
The outbreak began in Portsmouth Virginia where the disease was introduced. Two deaths are reported in Washington as more than two hundred Virginians flee the fever area and seek refuge in the capital.
In London place North street Dr W M Walsh treated four children aged mine six five and three after they ate a mixture of arsenic and sugar left in a window for killing flies. Antidotes prescribed by the doctor brought rapid improvement and the children were convalescing by morning.
Farmers face bad weather and hay losses from late gatherings but the second crop now growing is expected to more than replace the first cutting. The season has seen remarkable vegetation with record growth across grass, shrubs, trees, and vines, likened to a giant beanstalk.
We regret to learn that Doctor Allen Potter of Blackstone was suddenly seized Saturday October 11. The cause is attributed to his devotion to spirit rappings and frequent meetings that occupied his mind. The disease progressed slowly and he is now 64 years old. recovery doubtful. Woonsocket Patriot.
At the Providence and Hartford Railroad crossing near Stonington a man named Rothwell of Roxbury attempted to cross with a horse and wagon. The horse died instantly and the carriage was wrecked. Rothwell was thrown clear and injured but not fatally, witnesses noting he looked intoxicated. The horse belonged to John Drake. Rothwell frequents Roxbury print works and visits them nearly every Tug day.
Telegraph dispatch from this city notes the organization of the Scientific Convention and reports Dr Wayland hosted a brilliant evening party. Another paper mentions Wayland gave a billiard party.
The hospital reported a week of yellow fever deaths totaling one hundred twenty with most occurring early in the week. Cured cases numbered one hundred nine as officials assess the outbreak and response.
A Swatlowep Mate aboard the English dark Wreath fell overboard at Papaiia while intoxicated. Rescue attempts failed until the next day when a piece of meat bait drew a monstrous catch from the sea. The recovered body showed the right arm in a shirt sleeve, identified as the missing mate Coton.
A Boston invention claims a girl can produce two cigars daily. The terse report notes the device or method enabling this productivity and its novelty for the era.
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