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Newspaper

Bristol Phenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1848

Page

2

Seven Days Later News From Europe Arrives On Acadia

The Royal Steamship Acadia, Captain Stone, arrived at Heston Sunday with seven days later Europe intelligence. From Liverpool July 20, passage took fifteen days. Trade was retarded by unrest in Ireland with sugar in demand and cotton salves moderate. Corn trade active and higher. manufactured goods waning. Money market easy. interest rates unchanged. Liverpool cotton market steady with middling Orleans at 5 7 8 rl. 2,700 American bales on speculation and 4,550 on export. Wheat in Mark Lane near Us per ton. Indian Corn demand up. sugar sold town and American prices given.

Europe Acadia Stone Heston Liverpool Ireland Corrow Orleans Mark Lave Aimerivan

Ireland in Crisis as Parliament Suspends Habeas Corpus

The article reports Ireland under martial measures with the Habeas Corpus Suspension Act in force and proclamations demanding loyalty. It notes arrests, clubs forming, and authorities vowing to deter treason while Dublin remains unsettled and further dispatches describe continental moves and Madrid reports.

Dublin unrest and police crack down on rebel clubs

From Ireland notes the Lord Clarendon administration mobilizes metropolitan police to search for arms amid treason fears. Arrests follow including Patrick O’Triggina with gun stocks and a pike found. Reports detail stockpiles, a Waterford camp, and a tense Cork scene as authorities press to prevent outbreaks.

Gudieot Lefeble Bank of Prance London Times Ireland Ducus Lord Clarendon Haw Patrick O'Triggina Dublin North Anes Street Onigaing Magland O'Kiggii Alioainhwa Fhnagan Waterford Mount Misery Hank Stork Clonmel Pie Waterson Muir Mire Meagher O'mien Garrick Dail Sintee Cork Confederate Clibs Ariests Lube Kilkenny Carrick Walker Turner Aris Ueresford Stall Grat Parade Tuckey Street Meyer Calvary Infantry Patrick's Hill

Planted Bulbs Promise Generous Crop, New Haven Journal Notes

Farmers foresee plenty as bulbs are planted with general confidence. Bulbs are described as finer, with few exceptions, in the New Haven Journal report.

New Haven

Bristol Meeting for Zachary Taylor Presidency

Bristol residents and nearby towns, supporters of General Zachary Taylor, plan a political meeting at the Bristol Common on August 24 at 7 PM. J Paescort Hatt of New York and other speakers will address attendees, with preparations for ladies to attend. The item also notes later European news about Ireland and calls for reconciliation.

Bristol Zachary ‘Taylor J. Paescort Hatt Esq New York

Disgraceful Senate Scene and Civil News Across Continents

A Saturday night Senate scene in which Mr. Butler of South Carolina accused Mr. Benton of dishonor over a publication in the New York Herald is reported. The article notes Benton’s explosive denial and calls to order, while other items cover a New York sympathy meeting for Ireland, unusually hot weather, Havana trade remarks, a shipwreck and salvage near Long Branch, and local railroad and political correspondence.

U. S. Senate Butler South Carolina Benton Washington New York Commercial Advertiser New York Herald Senate Gen. Kearney Bown Metin

Valley of the Connecticut described as garden of New England

The narrative praises the Connecticut valley with its fertile bottom lands and crops like corn potatoes rye oats hay hemp and tobacco. It notes a booming dam project in West Springfield and a vast mill enterprise drawing workers, while contrasting peaceful farming life with burgeoning manufacturing cities along the river.

Sea Board Connecticut Durfee Philip New England Nile West Springfield S. Wadley Falla Isin Chanoel

Senate Adjourns Sine Die as Oregon Bill Becomes Law

Wasinnieros reports the Senate met at dawn to suspend the joint rule and pass private bills, including the Oregon bill signed into law by the President. After a brief session, Congress adjourned sine die and an executive session confirmed Gen Shiells as Governor of Oregon and other territorial appointments.

Congress Senate Shiells Territory Oregon

Fractured county events and losses reported in city notices

A chaotic report from Woastinatos notes a meeting was fixed after a challenge to Mr. Henton but police involvement followed a doctor sending formation. A cleric from Cuyahoga County reports a theft of eight dollars and two notes plus ordination certificates. An explosion at Swiftsure Transportation Live alarmed the area but caused no injuries. Woolen sales set records with strong demand and varied prices, drawing buyers from outside towns and even prompting private sale talk.

Woastinatos Henton Butler Wallace Burlington Company Journal Commerce

The New Compromise Bill Seeks Oregon Government

A congressional clash over a new bill to govern Oregon includes a Missouri Compromise amendment extending slavery to the Pacific Coast. The Senate passed the bill 93 to 1022, with Calhoun’s unusual opposition then support. The House fell 82 to 121 amid regional tensions. Also reports a collision on the Sound between steamers the Vanderbilt and Bay State causing about 100 dollars damage with no injuries.

Senate Oregon Pacific Calhoun Dtinston Dela Ware Sal ‘Houn Sound C. Vanderbilt Bay Stute Vanderbilt Porson

Turbulent News From Abroad and Local Tragedy

Advices from Vera Cruz to the 9th inst. report unrest in Mexico with government recalls and several officers killed. In the U.S. a cattle sale march ends in murder near a road, as Reuben Murcia is found dead from a stab wound after a plan to steal money from a horse sale. The Newport News reports mutterings of Navy casualties and ship losses along with post office reform debate. Fire damages a carpet warehouse in Newark, Maryland area, with losses around 4000 dollars. The Post Office debate continues with postage reductions and free circulation for weekly papers within states of publication.

Europe Ireland Boston Transcript Acadia Munorneo Reuben John Murcia Franklin County Abolly Julia Vnto Philadelphia Ledger

War Govenment Property Sale and Maritime News

Government property of Ver Crug listed for sale this week with high hopes of large fortunes for buyers. In the Admiralty case Judge Kane dismisses damages claim against the brig Malaga. The Canadian lakes steamship Jefferson visited Halifas Harbor for coal, marking a milestone in inland sea connectivity. Cavernous explorations in Cincinnati reveal ancient wooden log and deep gravel vaults under the city. Raleigh returns show Whigs leading in the State Senate, with House results pending. Captain Jackson of the Sih Regiment survives Chepultepes due to a pocket Testament saved in his breast.

Halifas N.S Sige Walled Jefferson Howard Canada Lakes St. Lawrence Quebec New York Canada Atlantic

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