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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1849
Page
2
Bristol Herald reports IGP Congress in session with likely Speaker contest. coal vein found twelve feet thick and mannen Drury arrested for large bills and possible coin alteration. Town thieves, burglaries, probate court notices, dental ads, and 1850 almanac reviews round out a busy Bristol page.
A mammoth pictorial sheet for the holidays appears from Wilson & Co New York. It features engravings including a large scene Pleasures and Miseries of a New York Christian and portraits of General Taylor and his Cabinet. The paper is praised as the finest pictorial issue in America, priced 12 cents a copy or ten for a dollar.
The piece calls for a strong temperance movement to curb rising intemperance among the youth. It urges public involvement and a forthcoming lecture to promote a higher code of morals and better community standards.
Dr Parkman has not been heard from since Friday and was not seen on the road to Salem as claimed. He is described as having slight mental aberrations and tends to seclude himself. An ad signed by Robert G Shaw offers a three thousand dollar reward for information leading to his discovery or the conviction of those who harmed him. He is believed to have carried a large sum of money.
The steamer Caledonia reached East Boston at about ten on Saturday evening with news of Sir James Clark Ross expedition progress from Halifax. It carried 14 passengers from Liverpool including Mr Care, and noted quiet weeks in British and continental affairs with commercial shifts and a dull American provisions market.
The mails for New York were carried by the Caledonia and routed from Boston through Worcester Norwich and Long Island, a total transit time of nine hours and twenty five minutes.
The funeral for Mrs. Jenkins and her daughter was held at the Friends Meeting House and yard, with a large crowd in attendance. Speakers included Rene D. Wing of Portsmouth and several others from Providence Smithfield Mast Greenwich and China Maine, among many ministers.
Local New Orleans papers recount the Louisiana disaster with hundreds killed or missing. Capt. Cannon claims gunpowder caused the blast after a barrel was taken aboard. police accuse officers and engineers of negligence. Survivors tell of wrecked ships, grieving families, and dramatic rescue efforts along the levee.
The Storm steamer was very close to the Lochel lana when the explosion occurred. A strong concussion hurled her fifty yards into the stream. The captain, severely wounded with blood on his face, stood on the hurricane deck directing boat operations and remained at his post to aid until help arrived.
The Rev. Dr. Forbes of St. Luke's Church New York writes Nov 21 1849 to Rev W Berman president of the New York diocese Standing Committee announcing his resignation from the Protestant Episcopal ministry and his intention to align with the See of Rome. He asks to join the one Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church in communion with Rome and signs as John Muakay Fonnes.
The Providence Journal defends Rhode Island coal from Rhode Island and Boston critics. It notes Aquidneck Coal Company’s success in mining and satisfying consumers, while acknowledging prejudice and early missteps. The piece mocks adversaries yet endorses rapid acceptance and growing demand.
Reports from Philadelphia and Ottawa Illinois show church divisions over slavery. Resolutions condemn slaveholding pastors and withdraw from the General Assembly. Synod of Illinois debates a report declaring slavery a sin and urges separation from the General Assembly. A New Orleans cotton mill project and migration trends to Virginia are noted.
An August 27 ordinance in San Francisco outlines a town revenue plan with duties on auctions and various licenses. It imposes 1 percent on auction sales of goods and 0.5 percent on real estate, with exemptions for certain insolvent and court-ordered sales.
Telegraph dispatch from Bermuda states a protest in Hamilton led to disorder and casualties. It notes deaths and mentions debtors and prison discipline as a central theme tied to broader unrest. The report links the incident to Port Spain and Trinidad in the same regional context.
Telegraph reports deep gloom after a near unparalleled disaster in New Orleans. The mayor issued a solemn message of respect for the deceased, among the injured printer Sylvester Simmons of Fall River. He died next day at 31, leaving a wife and child, his brother and sister nearby in Fall River to mourn. Captain Joseph Alien, once of Nantucket and later of the schooner Heroine of New Orleans, has not been heard from since the blast.
Reports from St Louis note Captain Marcy arriving from Wachita on a return from Santa Fe near Cole Rady Lace. A Hunisen in his escort corps was killed by Tuukawa diana. Thames Forsyth arrived from Salt Lake where he met General Wilson. In September Forsyth saw California emigrants at the Lake. Mormon party with gold left the Lake towards Morayth’s departure, showing strong interest in the United States.
The American Tract Society met at the chapel with Rev Knox presiding. Monthly receipts totaled $20,844 and since April $146,069. Three new colporteurs were commissioned, six for Southern and Western laws. Since April 274 commissioned, including 153 students. Over 350 total, including Canada, Mexico, and California. October depository receipts $29,079. Gratuitous literature since April 22,712,230 pages. Daily expenditures near $1000. 3900 books produced in stout and 80,000 smaller issues, plus 146,060 copies of the American Messenger. Printers and binders numbered 296. Delegates discussed foreign appeals. France Belgium $1,000. Germany Hungary $1,000. Italy $1,000. Turkey Russia Grenow Syria Nestorians $3,000. Southern India $3,000. Northern India $2,000. China Siam Asia Uur-Woh Sandwich Islands $3,000 and other claims $1,000, total $15,000.
A Fayetteville report details the murder of Alexander C. Simpson age 31 born in New York. His wife allegedly poisoned him using arsenic then a second dose in tea, leading to his death and her indictment by the Grand Jury. Simpson described as a kind husband and industrious mechanic. Naval news notes Midshipmen tried at Pensacola were dismissed for disobedience in lighting candles for the rebel watch.
Hicknson a young lawyer is arrested and held on $2000 bail for allegedly procuring money and land on land warrants with fraudulent powers of attorney. Justice Denny filed the charges. Testixe Gove notes broad criticism of gold coin adulteration and outlines Archimedes’ weighing method to reveal base metal in coins.
The Philadelphia carpenter Charlea A. Snyder was shot dead on Girard Avenue near Night Street. Police report blame on careless bystanders and two men, Moses P. Squier and Abner Wicher, charged with possessing altered Broadway Bank bills. Bond set at $2,000. examination scheduled for December 15.
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