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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1853
Page
2
In a dramatic scene Florence Elmore challenges Elliott about a dangerous rumor. He confesses vulnerability and resolves to protect her honor, pledging temperance. The turning point foreshadows a moral turnaround as public reaction echoes the personal change.
The Boston Times piece rails at American consumption using vivid trade metaphors. It claims the nation buys Spanish cigars and French cognac with wheat and Indian corn exports, and cites large sums for hog meat, wine, and alcohol versus beef and butter totals.
A Louisville Courier report describes a boarder fleeing a hotel fire with carpet bag in hand. He asked the clerk for his bill, paid the amount, and left calmly as flames dropped embers around.
On January 27 Saul and Howlett, convicted in New York for murdering Charles Baxter, were executed after morning solemnities. They remained firm and offered prayers. Saul prayed aloud seeking mercy and claimed no intent to shoot Baxter.
The liquor bill clears the House and moves to a final passage on Tuesday amid fears it may fail in the Senate. Friends of the bill worry about constitutional objections that could hinder enforcement if the measure passes. Supporters urge a law free of constitutional conflicts to ensure enforcement.
The Providence Journal discusses the Bristol and Providence Rail Road project and suggests delay reasons. It urges supporters to renew public discussion promptly, noting that a better time may not come again.
The past week brought warm wet conditions and frequent rain. Citizens suffer from severe colds and coughs as ground remains unfrozen and streets stay muddy for the season.
The new Advent Church on State Street was dedicated to God on Sunday. Elder Ralph Williams of Hartford preached the dedication. The plain neat building seats about 350, with 40 slips and 35 by 40 feet. Construction began December first. Seating is free.
The Massachusetts Legislature elected Hon. Edward Everett as United States Senator for a six year term starting March 4. He is described as a statesman and scholar and is expected to bring honor to the state and country.
Fire discovered over an oven at the farm house of R. Rogers Esq in Popparquash Friday evening. The alarm was raised, the blaze was soon extinguished, and damage was minimal.
The Pokartoket Mill engine, damaged weeks ago, has been repaired and the mill is again running at full capacity.
The passage notes that several Ericsson engines have been ordered from various parts of the country. It claims this discovery will revolutionize motive power and expects general use in manufacturing within a few years.
Haarsas New Mentury for February received by G. W. Easterbrooks. Publication expanded to eight extra pages to include full Bleak House by Dickens and My Novel by Bulwer Lytton, plus Memoirs of the Baltard by Jacob Abbott Crusoe Life by J. Ross Browne Napoleon Bona Parte by J. S. Abbott Making Hay while the Sun shines The Two Skulls and more.
A petition with 50 000 names was presented to the New Jersey Legislature last week. The document, 1400 feet long, was escorted to the capitol by a procession of about 700 people. Women also presented a Senate petition with 600 signatures.
The Danish government proposes freeing slaves in its West Indian colonies by compensating owners $50 per person. The plan aims to end slavery while addressing owners' financial losses.
A recent court ruling in a case affecting the Cayuga Lodge Odd Fellows holds that unincorporated lodges and similar benevolent societies create trusts the courts will enforce. The decision clarifies fiduciary duties and the validity of trust arrangements within such organizations.
The Orden reports the American boundary commission paid at least eighty thousand dollars in a year for corn to feed mules.
The article outlines detention of a vessel by government order and lists purposes including communication with the British Consul in Cuba, resolving points with the United States before Mr. Fillmore’s retirement, and forwarding the clergy reserve bill decision to Canada. It also notes criticism of Mr. Ingersoll and mentions Kossuth’s planned visit, Napoleon’s meeting with Rives, Madin's death unconfirmed, and New York Post’s Eriesson press engine purchase.
The latest dispatches report arrivals and movements of vessels including the United States, Georgia, Oregon, and Isthmus ships. Health conditions at Aspinwall and Panama are noted along with a Jesuit expulsion incident and a British mail steamer carrying nearly $200,000 in specie. Market prices for flour pork and lard are listed with regional variations.
The Prov Journal notes stakeholders delay the project despite rising iron costs. Estimates include a margin to cover added costs and contractors have offered to buy remaining stock and construct the road at estimated cost, underscoring expected city benefits.
The brig Neovi tas on the voyage from New Haven to Port Spain Trinidad lost two mates and two seamen after a heavy roll capsized a bale of hay overboard. Chief mate Samuel Price and seamen Alfred Cole and Charles Daniels perished, with second mate Dean following after slipping on the awning.
Advices from Havana up to the 22nd report a potential clash between Spain and Great Britain after General Mediaville expelled a British subject from St Jago de Cuba without cause or trial. Reports also mention friction between British and Spanish judges over slave ship seizures and a British threat to resign. A slave schooner named Venus was condemned and ordered burned.
The text records legislative actions in Providence with petitions to corporations and judiciary matters. It notes invitations to form a grand committee to elect a U.S. Senator, votes delaying the invitation, and various House and Senate referrals, for Bank of Commerce charter, stay and release petitions, liquor law actions, and factory labor reforms including a child labor hours bill and homestead exemption discussion.
The Rhode Island Senate referred bills on limiting labor hours and child employment in factories, plus establishing pilots for Narragansett Bay harbors. The Maine Law was discussed. the bill passed 18 to 13. Resolutions include school magazine funding and deaf, dumb and blind assistance. The house adjourned after debate and a motion to print the Maine Law.
Ours Force Salem Observer reports a simple cranberry poultice as a remedy for a distressing ailment. A correspondent claims the poultice, applied at bedtime and left overnight, reduced inflammation and restored health within days.
Fragmentary quotation discusses pride in losing originality and the paradox of love tied to copying behavior, reflecting a literary or philosophical aside amid incomplete lines.
A detailed account describes a bakery system converting flour into bread within twenty four hours. Flour is mixed with water, kneaded, rolled into sheets, cut into circles, and conveyed along a 45 foot oven chain. An engine powers all machines with a patent elevator moving baked loaves to storage.
The New York harbor faces a vessel shortage not seen since its rise as a commercial port. One hundred to two hundred ships are due, with many overdue by 10 to 40 days, causing delays and soaring seamen wages. London packets are absent and few liners sail to Liverpool. ships idle in the stream wait for crews, many preferring Cape Horn routes. Severe winter weather worsens conditions, and arrivals report unusually harsh coastal conditions.
Washington correspondent notes 125 House members will not let the spoliation bill be lost if it comes to a vote. The majority could grow with Land bills conciliation, but the central challenge is securing access to the bill.
A Saturday altercation at Fort Constitution near Portsmouth New Hampshire ended with Private Nelson fatally stabbed by comrade Private Barr who fled. The victim had previously stabbed a boy in Portsmouth a few weeks earlier.
The National Intelligencer cites official intelligence from Mr. Rives showing the Imperial Minister of Foreign Affairs denies any French naval presence or orders at Samana and rejects the occupation report as a complete fable.
A Washington correspondent cites a New York mint bill defeat as caused by a woman stopping Mr. Price of New Jersey in the lobby by his button until after his name was called. The tally 87 to 88 prevented a tie that would have favored passage with Speaker supporting the bill. The note speculates on the intent but confirms female influence in legislation.
A man named Coburn from East Boston fell overboard as the steamer Empire State neared the Newport wharf around three in the morning. Despite a quick boat launch and earnest efforts to recover him, darkness prevented rescue and he drowned.
The clipper Panama under Captain Dearborn arrived last evening from Shanghai after sailing October 27 and completing a 97 day voyage, a record short time for the route. The ship left port June 9, reached Anjer then Soe io 110 days, with 20 days in port and total trip of 7 and 22 days.
Roswell Hood recovered $6000 in damages from the New York and New Haven Railroad Company for injuries from a railroad accident. The lesson urges companies to employ responsible agents and exercise due care to avoid heavy losses.
Fire at Bergen destroyed the oakum factory and a dwelling owned by Charles Porter of Haverhill Massachusetts. The oakum works insured for 1000 dollars in the Grocers Insurance Co New York. The dwelling insured 1000 dollars in Hudson Co Mutual Insurance Office. Aldrich and Co works insured 2000 dollars with Rochester Insurance Co and 2000 with U S Loss office. Total losses reach 11000 dollars. Oakum works to be rebuilt immediately.
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