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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1851
Page
3
Report describes a noisy audience scene before one o'clock as Madam Kor euth escorted by Linnt, with Kossuth near the Huner. It recounts a chaotic audience, overturned furniture, and a failed attempt to hear the mayor's speech amid confusion.
The N S Journal of Commerce argues intervention would affect both Europe and America. It urges caution, noting peaceable growth is ahead and war could derail progress. It predicts President may invite Kossuth, with naval salutes and stationed troops to welcome him once Rosouth insulation passes. The Ways and Means Committee leans toward Pennsylvania on tariff issues.
Washington correspondent reports Mr. Clay in declining health and advised to seek medical care in Philadelphia before returning to the Senate. Also coverage of Portland murder trial, a Northampton birth with a missing limb, Cadiz news on Lopez expedition prisoners, Kentucky bill to curb concealed weapons, ship losses on Western waters, and Buffalo Catholics planning a cathedral costing one million.
The New Yorkers face criticism for expensive churches that the poor cannot enter, hindering access to heaven by display. The Boston papers recount a bardic jab about Hell Gate removal at public expense, noting the passage dates back centuries but appears relevant to rising travel from Gotham.
Thomas Rickery, an Irishman, was arrested for setting fire to Mr. Josiah Bush of New Braintree’s barn. The blaze destroyed about fifty cattle and three barns plus a carriage house and out-buildings, with an estimated loss of $5000. A curious religious note followed in Manchester with a dove symbol appearing during a baptism.
Special notices announce the annual distribution of oil paintings and other artworks by the American Art Union in New York City. The event occurs Friday the 9th. subscriptions close on Tuesday the 6th. Specimens of engravings are available at the Post Office where subscriptions are received.
The Ladies Benvolent Society of St Michael's Church holds a Christmas sale of useful and fancy articles with refreshments on Wednesday afternoon and evening at the Hope Street store next to the Union Store.
B H Day publisher notes the Christmas and New Year Brother Jonathan features a large Dream of the Oldest Inhabitant on the first page and a giant Santa Claus Journey on inner pages. The edition is praised as elegant and worth more than the price. the weekly Brother Jonathan is offered at one dollar per year.
A New York letter from 1851 reports a full recovery from a severe cough believed to be consumption after using Syrup of Liverwort Tar and Canchalagua. The writer cites relief after the first bottle and total disappearance by the ninth, detailing purchase from A L Scovill & Co at Gounic Hall and distribution in Bristol through Dr. L W Briggs.
A prayer meeting for seamen will be held at the Vestry of St Michael's Church on Monday evening next at half past six.
A historical advertisement promotes Dr Green's Oxygenated Bitters as a sovereign cure for digestive ailments and associated symptoms. It claims immediate relief and possible permanent cure, listing uses from stomach issues to nervous weakness. Sold wholesale by Seed Bates & Austin and retailed in Bristol by L W Briggs at one dollar per bottle or five bottles for five dollars.
Various notices list marriages in Fall River Newport Providence and nearby towns including Levi Cornell uniting with Lorana Finthony in Pennsylva nia Miss Jane Edson and George H Kirby in Providence and Elizab et h F Bowen death ages 88 and 20 in different locales. Obituaries include Mary Ann Wardwell widow aged 88 and others from Warren Newport Portso uth Providence Russellville and Erie with listed ages and dates.
A sequence of coastal vessels is listed from Dec 6 to Dec 12 detailing steamer Bradford Durfee and multiple schooners and sloops arriving or sailing. Ships include Pradford Durfee Borden Ironbull River Sehr Sarah E Allen Fame Pearse Providence Dighton Rock Taunton Rubineon Chace and several others with origins such as Fall River Providence Philadelphia Taunton Wickford New York and more.
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