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Newspaper

Bristol Phenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1860

Page

2

Hopeful View of World Progress Amid Turmoil

The author argues that while violence and change sweep nations from Italy to China, humanity shows vitality and the world will advance under divine wisdom. Individual opinions differ, but history moves toward a destined progress, urging calm, wise discussion in coming Congress sessions.

Bend Witich Hasiah Himan Iberty Italy Napoleon Francis II Naples China Mexico Utah Georgia Lincoln South Carolina United States

Weather and harbor trials and local notices

A week of variable winds and rain describes a gale from the south and west with cold spells and more rain through Monday. Harbor vessels dragged anchors. Sloop Ann of Newport broke loose and drifted ashore near Poppasquash. Probate Court meets Monday at 2 PM. Presidential Electors to vote on Wednesday. Newport Advertiser notes optimistic Union tone and political predictions regarding March events.

Poppasquash Ann Newport South Ferry

Southern unrest and calls for secession discussed

The article notes heated rhetoric in the South and across the nation, predicting possible debate over withdrawal from the Union. It argues secession would not solve evils, questions Rhett's Slave Confederacy plan, and warns about international opposition and impractical expansion ambitions.

Northern papers inflaming South with disunion talk

A North to South clash is blamed on public men and journals fueling South anger. The Boston Courier and Caleb Cushing speeches are cited as inflaming hot bloods and urging rash acts. The piece doubts a Southern confederacy but warns some in the North may seek such a system.

Cotton States Canada R. B. Rhett South Carolina Mexico Isles of the Sea Cuba Tropics England France Spain Russia North South Boston Courier Caleb Cushing

Opening Lecture by Edward Everett at Town Hall

The Bristol town paper invites readers to the first lecture of the course to be delivered Thursday evening at the Town Hall by Hon. Edward Everett. The noted scholar and lecturer is expected to attract a full audience and set a high standard for the series.

Edward Everett Town Hall Bristol

Rambles from Home contrasts smoking habits and a tale of sober living

The author critiques smoking in Germany versus the United States and recalls a fable about a wealthy farmer who used the threat of giving each drunk worker a fat sheep to curb drinking, illustrating moral instruction and local humor in a fragmented letter.

Germany

Hamburg Visions of Alster Basins and Jewish Quarter

The narrator describes Hamburg sights around the inner and outer Alster basins. He notes tree-lined water fronts, promenades, and a steamer on the canal. The Jewish quarter is described with narrow tall houses and distinct gables. The piece recounts urban life, religious makeup, and social observations, including a late night visit to a beer venue with musicians and mixed company.

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Fragmented OCR recalls church fair gathering and family circles

An OCR damaged passage describes a Congregational Methodist and Episcopal church community event. It notes a fair with stalls and stables, a family circle gathering, and reflections on King Philip. The text hints at a pleasant, orderly afternoon and evening, with rules concluded and attendees from various regions.

Philip

January Boox Edition Promises Rich Content and Fine Engraving

The January issue of Boox: for January highlights a jewel of a number with varied material to interest readers. It praises the steel engraving and fashion plate as unmatched and notes included pieces by Mrs Rasher and Din Slimmens. Subscription offers: Ladred Book and Phenex for four dollars annually, and the Book priced at three dollars.

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Arrival of the Arabia and European News

The Arabia reaches port after a voyage from Liverpool with reports of storms and provisions in short supply. News from London and Paris covers royal visits, Bank of England movements, and diplomatic ties, while American dispatches note Chief Justice Taney’s resignation and Kansas relief efforts amid distress in New York and Kansas.

Hattrax Arabia Liverpool Queenstown Great Britain Prince Shows England Windsor Castle Lhe Times Eugenie London Scotland Worcester Bank of England Bank of France Grand ‘Irank Canada Duke of Newcastle Order of Traty Rere Gaeta Francis Aunsiaae Hungary Manon Carmsa Paris Moniteur Sir Hope Grant Arma

Pony Express brings news and trade figures from the West

From California reports arrive in St. Joseph and Fort Kranxrr with Pony Express notices. San Francisco arrivals include the Amethiat and Sonoma with 304 passengers and $920000 in treasure. Senate alignments and Lincoln Douglas Breckinridge votes are noted, plus a walla walla massacre report and slave trade incidents abroad.

St. Joezra Pony Express San Francisco Amethiat Bellingham Bay Sonoma Panama Senate Douglas Breckinridge Hoare Gwio Fort Kranxrr Lincoln Bell Hunt Ter Eiais Yreka Oregon Walla Myers

Remarkable revival of speech after fifty five years

A Warren Telegraph item notes Riss Ormabeo of our town, aged seventy five, who has been blind and mute for over five decades, began speaking again about three weeks ago. She now converses with visitors, describing a new life after long silence and partial restoration of power to articulate. The report cites a trusted source in town.

Sincrist PoxnomEnon Riss Ormabeo Ogd Warren Telegraph

Fort Scott tensions rise as Montgomery followers grow

From Leavenworth Indiana on November 24 reports say Montgomery aims to drive off settlers but not harm government officers. Reinforcements arrive from the New York Indian Reserve. Generals Hamey and Gov. Medary expected tomorrow amid protests over Mayor Wood’s Thanksgiving proclamation urging prayer and repentance for perceived federal violations.

Kansas Leavenworth Fort Scott Montgomery New York Indian Reserve Hamey Medary Wood

Great Fire in New York Levelled Two Stone Buildings

A morning blaze in New York destroyed two five story stone structures on Warren Street extending to Murray Street housing J T White Johnson Shepard Saunders and other dry goods merchants. Loss estimated at 500000 with extensive insurance. Fireman Francis Roper killed. Insurance distributed across many firms. Also reports steamer Matanzas arriving from Matanzas with cargoes and hogsheads.

New York Warren Street Murray Street Odupied J.T. White Johnson, Shepard & Saunders Hook Skinner &Co Oothiers J. H. Frothingham Cottom Goods Stone’ & Green, Hosiers Francis Roper John.f. White &Co Skinner & Co Win. Spencer Johnson, Shepard ‘& Saunders Warren’& Wilson Zatke & Miller Moz Osrdys Murray “Street Townsend 4 Dale and Dibbles & Co

Storm Brews Over Great Lakes Port With Heavy Snow

The gale drives heavy snow across Buffalo and nearby harbors as wind mounts to gale force. Sailors report vessels breaking from moorings and drifting onto shore while ships wait in port for safer conditions. Amid the blizzard many crews endure delays and risk damage as the lake freezes and ships seek shelter.

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Fire Mallocs through Westexty factory and bridge

Correspondence reports a blaze at a factory near Catuck Bridge in Westexty on a Tuesday morning. The fire, fanned by strong wind, rapidly consumed the second and third stories and threatened adjacent buildings, with engine and pump teams battling to save Thompson Wells mill and surrounding structures.

Providence Journal Westexty BN Iy Omnedihy Thei Maxson’ & Co Pngine Maxson Niles Potter Thompson Wells Noyes Nba

Frazee Pioneer of Travel Passes Away in City Residence

Frazee formerly of the Sound steak and comp harider of the traveling public died at his residence 63 Judaon ¢ are ereey City on Saturday afternoon. He was widely known and loved by the traveling public and his immediate acquaintances.

Deara Ax Frazee Vanderbilt Francis Ski Iudaon

Robbery Stirs Guadalajara Market Action

A Guadalajara report describes a large theft from British bond holders causing major market excitement. Details are unclear in the fragment but note a substantial robbery prompting widespread public interest.

Mexico Guadalajara

Astley Cooper and the New Surgical Theories of Digestion

A fragmentary review compares Siri Astley Cooper to laboratory methods and claims his stomach focused treatments differ from earlier practices. It touts his Pill whips and antiseptic properties as remedies for digestive disorders and related internal diseases.

Piollowny

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