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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1854
Page
2
A Bristol sermon surveys a chaotic year with pestilence war and shipwreck. It notes cholera and yellow fever tolls, fires and courts collapsing, financial crashes, and mass losses. praises mercy and warns on temperance while urging faith and reform.
The Misses Hall will present a south waterfront concert Monday evening at the Court House. They cannot return soon due to engagements, so the public is urged to attend. Miss C. J. Macomber and Miss Nellie F. Macomber will accompany the performance. See advertisement for details.
A Warren barn on State street burned Sunday afternoon destroying seven to eight tons of hay and about twenty horses were saved. The fire caused roof damage and smoke killed several horses. Insurance covers 200 for the barn and 500 for horses, with total loss about 1000. A nearby steamer Durfee struck a sunken rock and was beached to shore for repairs.
Thomas Wilson Dorr died at his Providence residence on Wednesday, aged 49, his name closely tied to the 1842 scenes in the state.
The Providence Tribune notes CLE Clement Webster square will address local citizens on temperance the evening of January 10. The exact hour and venue will be announced in due time.
The Cosmorouran Aut Association offers yearly subscriptions for three dollars granting one monthly Magazine and a drawing ticket for a Works of Art. Honorary members include Seward Saxe Irving Stowe Cushman and others. illustrated catalogs are available at this office.
The ship Sh'p Thomas Church, 740 tons built in Swanzey Massachusetts in 1849, with white oak frame and bottom, hard pine wales, yellow metal sheathing to 171.2 feet, was sold at a New York auction for $21,000. Capt. Trundy purchased it, paying one third cash, one third in nine months, and one third in four months.
Citizens enjoyed a brief Christmas ride in Providence as sleighing conditions proved sparse with only a little snow falling, which quickly disappeared and left locals hoping for more winter weather.
Capt Josiah Keneithy town appointed to command the Lightboat Ledyard at Brenton's Reef replacing Capt Dunn. Salary set at $700 per annum. Cap Pitman also noted as well qualified for the station and expected to perform duties diligently.
The regular monthly meeting of the Court of Protas is scheduled for Monday afternoon at the era. This notice summarizes the next gathering and confirms the planned session for members and attendees.
The Phenix correspondent reports a festive yet slow Christmas in New York with stores closed and streets quiet. Prices and imports show weakness, European factories face reduced demand, and war in the Crimea affects trade and policy. England’s stance on Hungary appears cautious as treaties guard against revolution.
The excerpt notes 43 steamers and the remainder sailing vessels. It mentions the current stock number 22 and a decrease in deliveries with the year ending. Strong entities include steamers and sailing vessels referenced in trade data.
Steamship America arrived from Liverpool. News notes treaties among Austria France and England with further moves in the Crimea. The siege of Sevastopol continues with bombardments and reinforcements. A gale at Balaclava wrecked several ships including the Prince with heavy losses.
A black man named Charles B. Scott attacked John H. Springer a merchant tailor at his shop in Lonsdale Building North Main Street just after dark on Monday. Scott sought a bundle of clothing, struck Springer with a razor then fled. Springer was severely wounded and feared to die. later reports suggested possible recovery. A $500 reward offered in Providence Post for Scott’s arrest.
The schooner Skizore or Surrosep Savee, tied to George H Townsend, was seized by the U S Marshal on suspicion of a slave cruise to Africa. Authorities note cargo and design suggest Sierra Leone and Gambia trade. vessel valued with cargo at about 30000. Clearance listed under name J H Mothade.
An horsmnat machine exploded Friday night around seven in the building of Solomon Spitzer & Co at No 5 Cathedral Square New York. Fortunately no workers were present. The blast caused minor damage to the facade but no injuries were reported.
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