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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1855
Page
2
A lengthy discussion on equitable taxation, public expenditures, and local governance is reported. Citizens critique spending on schools and street lighting, urging prudence and proportional taxes. The county court adjourned, with cases continued and a fresh docket set for April.
The Warren Telegraph critiques the push for city government and praises local ambition. It contrasts Bristol and Springfield populations, defends town prosperity, and notes a lecture on Cromwell by Rex. Mr Ryder, a reputed able lecturer, is expected to draw quipents to the Wednesday evening talk.
The court held that indictments alleging sale of ale or wine must specify ale and wine as separate prohibitions. The decision sustains the exception and dismisses complaints, signaling many appeals and indictments across counties may be quashed.
Frank Leslie unveils a 16 page weekly in New York with illustrated Arctic scenes of Dr Kane and party. It promises latest news markets and shipping data, with a New York edition on Saturdays and country edition on Thursdays and Fridays shipments. Subscriptions priced at 10 cents per copy and 6 months for varying volumes.
A historical notice describes a monthly sheet listing all banks in the United States and Canada, with descriptions of new counterfeits and a note plate deception guide. It promotes a 300 page work costing 30,000 in expense, approved by leading engraving houses in New York and Boston for detecting altered notes.
During a high wind on Saturday a large oil house at Lonedale was blown down. The structure measured 19 long and belonged to the L Company.
Hon John C. Park of Boston is cited among eminent men named for retirement or continued involvement in a course started years ago with an able lecture. Wildpird Fhe anticipated course, with Mr. Pari to speak Thursday evening. Those who have heard him will wish to hear him again and new listeners should seize the chance.
The first session of the Thirty fourth Congress begins Monday with the election of Speaker as the headline issue. Prominent candidates include Camp II Ohio Mace Indiana and Balks Massachusetts. The Senate holds a Democratic majority while the House leans strongly against the Administration, signaling a likely stormy session.
Monday will see Congress organize while Tuesday may bring the President's Message. Public sentiment looks for guidance on relations with England and an extra edition is expected. Thanksgiving was widely observed with calm streets and orderly worship. goose and duck depredations by vandals alarm farmers.
The Ball at the House last Tuesday evening was pleasant with lovely Indies and music by Cun tin's, served in a teetatyle. The ice is broken and all enjoyed the good time hoping for more similar gatherings to brighten the winter.
Washington reports and New York Commercial speculation say Kansas likely presents two constitutions one pro slavery and one anti slavery. Congress may delay action as population is low. Southern leaders push for Kansas to join as a slave state, with a free state alternative seen as likely. The Texas border hints at a future free state arising from new Texas land.
In a Circuit Court verdict, the Telegraph Company was found liable for 7300 damages after an error in transmitting an order for 500 bales of cotton to New Orleans resulted in 2500 bales being shipped. The case, argued by Patton and Macfarland for the plaintiff and Gilmer for the defendant, awaits appeal to the Commonwealth’s highest court.
This morning the Washington Star notes a hotel in the city received a large winter supply from a noted Washington county dairy in New York. The shipment included sixteen thousand pounds of butter and ten thousand pounds of cheese, illustrating the scale of the hotel’s business.
Reports from California and Puget Sound describe savage attacks on whites, U.S. troops, and Volunteer forces marching under Maj. Fitzgerald and Maj. Haller. The Corral trial at Granada ends with execution, while Nicaragua imposes a 20 percent duty on foreign vapor, paid in coin.
The Western Reporter notes intense excitement in Plane County Missouri over Parkville's resident George K. Park. A Platte City meeting sought Park and Paterson expulsion. Citizens pledged defense as threats of burning emerged, while Kan sas Constitutional Convention set removal of slavery by July 4. No permanent capital for the Territory was chosen.
The journal notes 4000 inhabitants on Aneitum with 2600 professing Christians and 1400 heathen. Thirty schools serve about 1600 instructed. four Samoan assistants aid, and teachers reach Fate after earlierpox ravages with joy. News tells of two murdered missionary couples after landing, tied to cannibal banquet preparations.
The Boston Transcript notes foreign advice supports commercial and financial interests. Imports at New York since January 1 are thirty million less than last year, while exports are five million higher. Specie exports lag by ten million, gold from California likely to stay domestic, and loans and capital supply show improvement for the winter.
The governor, after reviewing facts and evidence, pardons Dr Beale and declares him not guilty of the crime he was charged with. The decision follows testimony from many officials and a large public discussion. Beale’s supporters hail the pardon as a long-awaited correction of the case.
Workers at Donald McKay’s East Boston shipyard were stunned by a whizzing shell that buried nine inches deep in clay nine feet from a worker. The six pound shell filled with ramrods and other contents was later traced to unknown origin likely naval yard testing, prompting calls for stricter safety.
Mr Josiah Kilbourn remains missing amid a tangled financial affair. Giteia claims Kilbourn held 75,000 in wares for French Ye stock and 83 percent theft risk tied to Grocers' Bank equity. The firm dissolved its partnership and searches to determine positions continue as other names surface in street lore and banking notes.
Norrows reports a magistrate in Princess Anne investigates a kidnapping on the schooner Mary and Elizey. Jamie Collins is arrested after a crew member Greaves is abducted from Noorfolk and pursued across the Cape region. Ship origin traced to Delaware. partial confession noted.
A Mount Vernon resident reports a remarkable coffee plant grown outdoors on his land for five years. The plant, claimed to reach high, bears pods like peas and berries maturing without evident injury.
Fragmentary text references New York on Friday and a schooner incident tied to possession and a sum of 50 dollars. Details are garbled, making specific names, dates, or outcomes uncertain.
In a 191H era record from New Bedford a vessel from Sipp Wah shores sails with 240 barrels of blackfish oil worth between 13 000 and 14 000 dollars. The voyage includes a reported investment of 2 200 dollars and ties to Atlantic trade.
A Daylon Journal note reports a neighbors unusual bond with a kitten. The piece humorously suggests they are inseparable day and night with affectionate behavior and speculation about a future engagement. The kitten is said to accompany the neighbor on walks and share living space.
Fragmentary report from Warren mentions a substantial built ship from Daniel Foster yard. Describes the Sowarnser as beautiful naval architecture and notes ownership by William Lol and others in the shipping business. Caption: Silas Pl on her.
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