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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1848
Page
2
In a tense domestic scene, Ned, an abused boy, finds shelter with Mrs. Hawke and Mrs. Banks. Hawke promises care and potential family ties, while Banks encourages lawful work and schooling. Rivalries flare as Hawke defends her methods and Banks offers a gentler path for Ned’s rehabilitation.
The Bristol Phenix reports on state electors voting for Taylor and Fillmore, Randall sent to Washington with rules, the King Philip steamship breaking down and towed to Providence, and multiple fines for license law violations in Providence. It notes Court actions, theft verdicts, life insurance promotion, a new Provision Store by Thomas Thurston, and comments on upcoming Senate and House outcomes with Whig gains, plus a note on Riley joining the Mexican side and imprisoned at Perote.
A Norfolk town note describes rising gold fever across cities with new firms and vessels seeking gold. A Brooklyn ferry incident recalls a man stepping over a penny and another man rushing to grab York shillings. Also announced is Messrs Johnson and Stuart’s Mexican Panorama exhibit coming to Providence and praise from the Providence Journal. The Boston Traveller reports a Thanksgiving day $150 gift to a loyal clerk. The New York Sun notes the death of James Seigler from a collapsed iron awning post in Paterson, New Jersey. Massachusetts Electoral College chose Levi Lincoln as chairman and cast votes for Taylor and Fillmore. William Schowler of the Atlas was named messenger to Washington.
News from aboard the Britannia reports a seven day crossing from Liverpool to Boston marked by bad weather. The London financial scene shows mixed signals with cotton prices up and grain dull, while cholera cases rise in England and Europe. Political tension in France and Hungary fuels instability as preparations for constitutional events unfold.
A Lyons letter notes 30000 inhabitants subsisting on public charity while public amusements suggest prosperity. It mentions scarce news from Italy and reports Austrian position during a tense period. The piece touches on Prussia’s political clash between republicans and monarchists and rising tensions in Berlin amid war fears.
The 1648 Congress records show the Senate organized at noon with notices to introduce a bill on termudal power in several states. The House plans early sessions, appoints committees, and prints thousands of extra copies of the President's Message as ships bring news and passengers, including the ship New York with cholera cases aboard reaching quarantine.
The health officer issues a communication stating the New York ship shows a disease resembling Cholera in its symptoms. It notes no cases among cabin passengers and only steerage travelers were affected, with medical opinion against contagion. Mayor Wavemeyer and committee members sign the order.
Telegraph reports the president’s message praising peace at home and with nations. It notes treaties with New Granada Peru the Two Sicilies Belgium Manchester Oldenburg Mecklenburg and Schleswig and favorable foreign relations including Mexico. The address contrasts European turmoil with American tranquility and prosperity.
A severe storm hit Berrato at dusk with a powerful southwest gale that began around 2 PM and caused extensive flooding and destruction. The Baptist Church and several homes were demolished while wharves and merchandise suffered heavy losses but there were no lives reported.
Reports from New York describe a significant fire at the Astory House with damages estimated between four and five thousand dollars. A mail bag stolen between Fort Ann and Sandy Hill raises alarms, while Springfield sees a gruesome murder case as a railway worker is found with his throat cut. Captain Trotter added maritime notes from Cardiff and a gale at Barranne disrupts life in Coney Werk with strong winds and waves.
Dispatches from Mexico report New Year a rising of political tension with figures tied to Santa Anna. A brigadier general and captain from a sea voyage to Proukfort wrecked near Monhegan after striking Dutch rocks in a night gale. crew rescued by a fisherman.
A chaotic notice recounts a street accident near Callowhil Street where a boy lost a leg after a rail car struck him and his companions, plus a drowning tragedy in Middleburg as a rope entangled a boater. It also shares a humorous vignette about President Taylor and a violinist named Dick, ending with a note about the Nonpareil.
The R. 1. State Tel Abstinence Society began its eighth annual meeting at Mechanics Hall at 10 o’clock yesterday in the absence of the president. Stephen Braich, who has been confined to his house by illness, was not present. Vice President Walker of Onleyville presided. Local societies were represented though with fewer delegates than in some years. Officers for the coming year were elected, constitution amendments adopted, and various resolutions passed. a fuller report will appear in the Proc. Journal.
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