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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1845
Page
2
Fragmentary historic text outlines town meeting voting rights for freemen in Providence and appointments for watchmen and special constables. It cites the 1645 era acts on freeman qualifications, town meeting management, and public health vaccination provisions.
Fragmentary text outlines an act authorizing Providence to regulate animals at large with penalties and to establish boundary monuments between Bonn and Mid in a joint committee effort. It mentions temperance meeting disruption and a secretary Henry Bowen.
The article notes Oregon and Texas spark endless debate in Congress. It argues Oregon offers American enterprise opportunities while cautioning against Texas annexation, fearing perpetual slavery and shifts in the balance of power. It calls for calm diplomacy and warns of risks to the Union.
The article critiques the pardoning power in Panneybania, citing Governor Porter’s alleged misuse. It notes a Philadelphia list of recent pardons inclining toward release of desperadoes, rioters and thieves, and questions how former officials acquired large sums, including unclear sources such as lumber values.
A Texas position rejects annexation by joint resolution and insists it cannot occur this session. Oregon supporters expect only a resolution to require the President to notify Britain a year under the treaty terms. The piece cites Courier and Enquirer readers and reflects cautious, conservative views.
A letter from Exatcorvitue dated January 27, 1845 describes an Anti Rent riot in Cattaraugus. Deputies attempted arrests at Butch Hill, clashes with about 150 insurgents, and a large armed crowd gathering around the jail. Military-style preparations and town mobilization followed as residents pledged to enforce law and defend property.
A Buffalo Gazette correspondent from Elliottville reports the war is over. The sheriff and Kia have returned with three of the most reckless leaders in custody, now in jail awaiting indictment. The remaining force is retained for sheriff’s service and peace is restored.
Albany correspondent reports the circuit court trial of a suit brought by the deputy sheriff against four defendants. The jury awarded $10,000 in damages against the defendants who face payment the court will enforce.
The text outlines citizenship declaration processes for aliens after five years and waivers for family members and service members. It then notes a new law establishing a uniform election day for presidential electors on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. It ends with a fire aboard the sloop James Lanpheer near New London caused by spontaneous cotton waste combustion. the ship will proceed to New York after the incident.
Judge Merrick ordered a ten juror venire to be furnished by the Mayor and Aldermen to fill traverse juries. Constable Andrews presented the writ to the city clerk in the Aldermen's room, but officials including Parker the Chairman and Acting Mayor and the City Solicitor said no one was authorized to elect jurors. The judge reviewed the statute and agreed with the solicitor on the absence of authority.
The Newburyport Herald reports a Boston capitalists group secured land along both Merrimack banks at Andover to establish large scale manufacture. A petition led by Samuel Lawrence seeks incorporation for manufacturing and to build a dam seven miles below Lowell. The project aims to exploit a 25 foot fall at the dam, with Lowell’s fall at 31 feet, reusing water power from the Merrimack and Concord rivers. The venture, backed by half a million dollars, responds to scarce water power and follows investments in Nashua Manchester New Hampshire and Saco Maine by Boston capitalists.
A man who previously claimed to be Capt. Magoo of the English Navy and to command the Clyde duped Cincinnati bankers Grosebeck & Co. of about $700. He resurfaced as Iley claiming ties to Ole Bull and was exposed by victims, leading to his arrest and commitment. The Philadelphia Ledger reports the case.
From Mise Dix's report on jails and poor cases in Salem, Cumberland, Gloucester, Burlington counties and part of Monmouth, the article notes 415 insane in 1840 and a much larger number now. It describes long confinements in Salem poorhouse, with patients housed for seventeen and thirty years and one repeatedly moved between departments.
Report from Usica notes a punrise temperature around 190 degrees below zero and only slight warming later. Albany Daily Advertiser records frigid conditions over Saturday and Sunday mornings with minimal daytime relief.
The Albany Daily Advertiser reports a fire incident on the Rait Road between Henford and Sage Idy, noting a conductor involved with the trains and lines of travel. It mentions a warning to viewers and potential fines at Albany and the need to prevent further damage on Dean Street in the rear.
The report details a shipboard incident near the wharves with passengers escaping by treetop and bank, then moves to local clergy, a court appearance for William Hardison, a jail release delay, and distant threads of maritime wrecks and winter conditions in Britain and Ireland.
A violent Tuesday storm gave way to a mild day with southerly wind and occasional light snow. Snow from the previous day drifted heavily on common roads. Trains from Providence and New Bedford reached half past 3, Worcester with from Springfield at half past 3, all with three engines and no passenger cars. The Long Island Mail of Tuesday arrived last evening, the Island Mail of yesterday and the Steamboat Mail yesterday morning were yet to press.
An archaic lament on church authority and reform cited from a Vermont bishopric discourse. The text critiques humility, obedience, and the church’s role in maintaining divine headship and ministry, while highlighting perceived faults and the need for steadfast discipline.
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