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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1854
Page
2
A Bristol paper discusses widespread business strain causing bank caution and rising failures. It warns of dishonesty, charity cuts, and job losses as a winter of hardship looms, while local votes approve railway street alterations and a street boundary survey.
The Court of Common Pleas in this county met on Saturday to review the Providence Warren and Bristol Railroad report and other cases. Unable to decide after inspecting papers, the court adjourned to reconvene on Saturday next at 10 o'clock A M.
The Know Something Society organized at Capt. Josiah Gladding's store on Thanksgiving Eve started its benevolent work by raising several dollars for the destitute. Another meeting is planned for the coming Saturday evening to boost membership and aid.
Correspondence from New York on December 12 1854 notes snow and mud, two fires including Warren street damage and a small blaze at Empire City Bank linked to its recent failure. It reports receipts of 1 3 million in gold and 100 000 in government drafts by the California steamer, with 1 6 million more on the way, easing money and allowing banks to add to vault specie.
The piece reflects on political divides over liquor laws and celebrates Governor Myron H. Clark’s election. It foresees American confidence, notes impending Sandwich Islands annexation, and outlines plans for expanding rail and canal networks to make the nation a leading carrier globally.
In Providence the Supreme Court named Justices of the Peace to admit to bail in their counties for inmates in state jails except for treason murder robbery rape arson and burglary until further order. Newport County George Vaughan Benjamin B Roea Wal County Thomas Keene William Sanford Thomas Durfee William Knowles Ash ee el sales ashington Benjamin Hu is R Potter Wilkins Updike Kent County Silas Weaver William Bodfish Bristol County Samuel Randall Henry Wardwell Mason Pearce
The table shows a capital number with twenty five extra pages and forty embellishments. The plate of the Guardian Angels is very fine. Articles include The Pious Dead Guardian Angels The Broken Heart The Olden Time. The magazine costs 2 dollars per year. Charles J Peterson 102 Chestnut Street Philadelphia.
The January 1855 issue of Gopey s Lapy's Boor is praised for superior engraving and content. It features plates including John proclaiming the Messiah and The Floral Offering, plus colored lithographs, a Sac De Voyage, Sac A Ouvenges, music, embroidery, and fashion plates.
The Providence banks are not expected to suffer. Hill, Carpenter & Co. reportedly owes about 500000 with much of it held by capitalists in the street. One country bank with over 60000 capital and 10000 to 15000 of its papers under another name is involved. No bank here is anticipated to be crippled.
The Crescent City steamship arrived from Havana with reports dated the 7th inst. There is no notable political news. British brig Espeigle reached Havana on the 7th, its commander sending word from Jamaica that he had received a letter from the British Consul at Gartha dated Oct 10 stating the U.S. at Albany was then well.
In Roxarry on December 11 the Know Nothings won the municipal election. James Ritchie led the Know Nothings, while Ble Citizen and Independent factions are noted in the results.
The Canard steamship arrived from New York on the 26th after a delayed 11 o clock arrival. Reports from Inkerman show heavy losses for both sides with 4,000 allied and 10,000 Russian casualties. European diplomacy stalls with France and England refusing four‑condition terms. Constantinople and Berlin dispatches note troop reinforcements, ship losses in the Black Sea, and proposed treaties among the five powers over Ottoman rights and Danube navigation.
Senate credentials for David Reid from North Carolina are read and sworn. Mr. Adams proposes a national naturalization act extending to twenty one years, with prospective effect. We hear on Adams low voice but his stance aligns with Know Nothings on Protestant office preference and immigration concerns. House actions include mediation proposal to Russia over the Allied Armies, and a plan to aid Kane's Arctic expedition with a manned steamer. motions on suspension were defeated. Senate notices include a bill to extend duties on railroad iron.
Reports from the Commerce Committee advance a bill authorizing the Secretary of the Treasury to set up additional keepers and superintendents for life and property along the Long Island and New Jersey coasts. The measure moves to the committee of the whole for consideration.
The New York Express notes a harsh winter causing rising coal and bread prices while shortages persist. It urges households to economize, swap potatoes for rice, use corn bread, and rely on coarser meats or soups, insisting the country cannot endure this strain indefinitely.
On Tuesday night last unknown offenders cut down about a hundred ornamental trees around the residence of Stephen Winsor near Greenville. Soon after, the mane and tail of his horse were sheared. The acts are believed to stem from Winsor’s opposition to the liquor traffic.
The Bath Mirror reports an in shipboard clash on a new vessel at Wiscasset owned by Messrs Clark and Wood. A sailor and the mate fought in the forecastle. the mate was knocked down then fired his pistol at the assailant, injuring him.
George Beach of Hartford has built a brick block named House for Widows with twelve tenements. Trustees manage it and tenants pay $10 yearly to cover repairs taxes and insurance. The project serves widows and fatherless, but a piece questions the donor’s motives and wealth.
It states that upwards of three thousand people are without homes in Newark and facing great destitution. A benevolent association has been formed to provide relief.
In Cuapiestown on December 11, the Know Nothings were defeated. Timoth T. os cee te was elected over Know Nothing candidate Bailey by a plurality. The majority of Common Councilmen elected were on the citizen's ticket.
Lyran voters cast ballots in a municipal election with the Knew Nothing party sweeping power. Andrew Breedlt elected mayor by a large majority.
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