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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1858
Page
2
The article discusses the notion of manifest destiny with critique and caution, arguing against hasty expansion and urging prudent governance. It also recounts local church history at St Michael's, a fire loss to the church, its reconstruction, and community notices including auctions and a charitable sale event.
A 1859 issue presents as a lavish volume with three nagificant steel engravings including one color plate, fifty-eight articles, one hundred pages of reading matter, and eleven full length fashions. It notes health department guidance by a regular physician and includes cooking receipts. It promises a complete compendium of fashion music drawing and embroidery.
Rev Howe retires after fourteen years as pastor and agent of the New Bedford Port Society due to age. Rev James D Butler of Warren Methodist Church is appointed to fill the vacancy and will assume duties in April. The issue notes a periodical, exams, and a plan for January start of voluntes with new Rhode Island and schools articles planned by the editor for subscribers.
The piece critiques Curiosity's varied reading urges across people, from rumor-hunting to curiosity about others lives. It describes attention to murders, disasters, secrets, theatre, art, and sensational news, contrasting with interest in sublime works and distant cultures. The critique uses vivid contrasting scenes to show how different minds pursue information.
A large, disputed election in New York returns Republican and American candidates with a wide plurality, reshaping the Board of Aldermen and the Assembly with a party majority. Reports mention governors, school officers, and a push toward reform amid tensions and accusations of tampering. Police guard public offices after a warning of arson against the comptroller.
Report from Wheeling notes that after the Rev Daval Young’s death in Zanesville Ohio his estate includes 12000 to construct a new church building with free seats for the Second Street Moor church in Zanesville. Funds also allocated include 1000 to Ohio Wesleyan University 1000 to the Hill Society 21000 to the M F E Missionary Society and between 5000 and 10000 to build another M E church in Zanesville.
Officials say unlicensed hackmen have caused most rowdyism and confusion. The proposed badge system aims to identify licensed drivers and curb disorder in city transportation.
John Tyler a resident of the First Ward drowned in Zacha rah Allen's pond at Smithfield on Monday afternoon while fishing. He was about forty years old and left a wife and several small children. He fell in while attempting to cross or reach the edge and was unable to be rescued.
The Nest Presipyter-a correspondent nominates Henry MacFuller of Sonnvant for President in Pott with Beny E. Hall of Georgi for Vice President The Atlanta American suggests James WH Hammond of South Carolina for President and Robert C Wanthrop of Massachusetts Washington Haut of New York or Henry Mauler of Pennsylvania for Vice President.
Senate trustees oath taken for Bates and credentials read for Ward and Clingman. A quorum forms in both houses as committees prepare to inform the President. Debates span openings on Amistad, Pacific Railroad, new duties on goods, and public school land grants. House actions include abrogation of the Clayton Bulwer treaty and rail expansion bills.
A former post office clerk was tried in the US District Court in Philadelphia for embezzling a letter. A letter found in a book showed no guilt as the recipient had married the defendant’s wife’s cousin, and the book was loaned by that cousin. The jury returned a not guilty verdict after the defendant’s repeated attempts to seek a trial.
Rev B A Onderdonk, once bishop of the diocese, died early today in Philadelphia from dysentery. Hon John M Reed begins a fifteen year term as Judge of the Supreme Court.
At the recent Alabama Baptist State Convention meeting in Gainesville Jeremiah H Brown of Sumter County pledged support for up to fifty students at Howard College. Each recipient would receive 250 dollars annually, totaling 12 750 dollars per year from the donor to the institution.
The City of Washington arrives off Cape Race four days after Europe reports. Vessels Versia Vigo Angle Saxon Pacific Edinburg sailings noted. Indian Empire missing. Ariel unable to reach Bremen due to ice. A hurricane near Guaton wrecked 20 vessels. Napier recalled from Washington, Lyons promoted. Sardinian corn storage policy cited. Gold ship Agincourt arrives Melbourne with $70,000.
Eleven days later from California New Orleans reports the Quaker City bringing November 20 dates 80 passengers aboard and ships Lucas and Fabulous Island wrecked with fifteen lives lost treasure worth 2 250 000 aboard the steamer Golden Age from San Francisco to Danaus and other vessels on regional routes amid ongoing maritime activity and unrest along the coast and isthmus routes.
Benjamin Shuman of Providence arrives in Rochester with police to recover several thousand dollars worth of property alleged stolen from his agent. Officers seize a large quantity of watches jewels laces and embroideries identified as claimed goods from Grant's Arcade auction store.
In Corvunta South Carolina on December 7 the slayer Echo case proceedings continued with Gen Hayne presenting for the United States and Mr Billingver for the defense. The grand jury was discharged till 1 pm Thursday when judgment on the motion for discharge of the prisoners will be delivered.
Boston Journal reports the Postmaster General made no recommendation on changing postage rates but notes a document shows a recommendation for a universal five cent letter rate. The change would simplify the system and aim for self support nationwide.
Summer distribution of rifles to Comanche Kiowa and Apache tribes by the United States triggers boasts of plans to “rule out” white settlers on the Texan frontier following a recent defeat. The note links fear of renewed hostilities to heavy weapon supplies.
A Broad Way tenement fire in Mattoon Illinois on the 28th killed Hugh Harkness his wife and child as neighbors fought to escape. Harkness allegedly caused the blaze during delirium tremens. Bodies were found burned in the ruins after flames were extinguished.
The text notes renewed evidence of a cure for Dysopsia and Asthma by H N Gifeord Bristol agent and describes a new lockable door device. It also states a Senate motion to abolish the franking privilege, alleging forged names and corruption in election materials.
A culvert in Morris Canal at Drakeville Delaware collapsed about a week ago, releasing a flood twenty feet above the road. Water swept fences buildings rocks and swept away the house of Mr Hurlburt killing his wife and two children.
Report notes John Valpin sentenced to ten years for theft and killing a heifer owned by S. T. Reed while later evidence suggests Halpin may have been the rightful convict. The item also mentions Iowa City taxes on fancy lots at three and one third percent. Also notes missionaries J. B. Jorschnan and wife arriving from China aboard the Algonquin with improved health after a six month voyage.
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