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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1849
Page
2
A tale of famine and guilt ends with a couple seeking mercy after famine driven sin and a harsh mandate. They flee to a distant port and return to find their village unchanged, while the world around them restores itself and the lovers face a hopeful but quiet future.
The brig Nataghnis, from New Orleans for Boaiun, struck by an unknown vessel at night Jan 95 near latitude 40.95 and capsized in minutes. The cook was lost, crew rescued. two officers and several crew members died in the sinking or shortly after. Captain Beh urged the other brig to stay by until unwriting. Officers Rollins and Bates are named among the dead. wreck recovered by Mincovia’s Captain Leightyn. Cargo included pork, beef, soap, tallow, and other goods.
At Rio de Janeiro on December 4 the U S frigate Brandywine under Com Storer and the brig Perry with Captain Cullinard were reported in port. ships from New York for California included steam propellers Mansschusens Wood and Edit, and Arposport with Holme aboard. all vessels were described as well.
The article reports on an upcoming match between Sullivay and Wyer with plans for Wednesday in the Chesapeake area. It notes government concerns and possible state authority limits. Training details describe extended walking, weighted bags, and skin hardening methods used by the fighters.
The United States brig United States from New York, commanded by Wm. G. Hackers, reached Halifax after a 22 day voyage from Cowes. The ship encountered adverse conditions but sustained no serious damage and carried several passengers who described the journey as arduous yet successful.
The readable portions describe a harbor inspection near Halifex and Cowes with a vessel carrying about 1000 tons of freight and around seventy five passengers. Mentions include the ship’s bell and passengers aboard, plus vague references to French contestants and large potential values.
The Bristol Phenix notes March debates as Congress delays action on excluding slavery from new territories. It warns of continued military oversight in Oregon California and New Mexico and fears extended delay will slow growth and worsen sectional tensions. The paper hopes Congress acts on postage reform before the ides of March.
A Saturday meeting drew a full crowd as a seven member committee was formed to raise subscriptions for the proposed railroad. Citizens expect rapid success and believe the project will boost Bristol’s prosperity with stock likely to prove productive.
Public business advances slowly as four weeks pass in session with strong opposition from the Dorr party and country Whigs. A tax measure remains blocked but may be reshaped to pass before adjournment. much work sits with committees and could push into next session.
Congress rejects the proviso to bar intoxicating liquors for sailors by 7 to 63. The reform is lost for now, but temperance supporters are urged to push memorials to Congress from cities towns and villages nationwide.
Hon R B Cranston accepts two maps of battle grounds in Mexico with thanks. Hon J H Clarke also receives the maps for public documents.
A group of Danish shipmasters and seamen were arrested in London after an outrage on Schleswig Holstein vessels. They reportedly moved along the ships and pulled down the Schleswig Holstein flag from three vessels, and were remanded on bail to answer the complaint.
A steamboat left Fall River Saturday at 6 oclock in tow of Bay State and headed for New York, making early Sunday morning progress along the route.
A Providence gathering led by M. Biaxe and partners urged immediate subscriptions to fund a railroad project. Committee of seven, including George Nunro and Dan Norris, was appointed to open stock books and solicit supporters as residents backed the measure for anticipated freight revenue. The meeting adjourned to Saturday evening February 17 at 7 o clock.
At a stockholders meeting in Hamptol Rhode Island on February 12 Robert Rogers Exp presided Byron Dimon was chair and Samuel Norris was secretary. James E Foewow Esq was recommended as operator and James LiBanon Esq as director while the Bristol line terminates at Eagle Bank.
The brig Cobden, Cornish, of Plymouth, from Hamburg for New York, arrived this Sunday and is said to have collided with the brig Enoch Pratt off Great Egg Harbor. Reports describe the Pratt taking on water, with damage to the foremast and bow. A lifeboat incident near the Wilmington tugs led to two sailors being rescued, with several crew and passengers left aboard the Cobden. Names listed include Francis Newholt, A Gunther, Carl Hermann, Christopher Hemke, Rodolph Hemke, Joseph Brown, and a seaman nicknamed Jack.
A Cincinnati dispatch reports a new gold discovery between the Rockies and Sutter’s lands. Gold appears in river sands and on rock crevices, with easy extraction by blasting. A secret expedition is said to be on the way, though the terrain is described as hostile Indian country.
Vessels destined for California trades change hands at steep prices. Lucy of Brunswick 306 tons, nine years old, sold for 13000 dollars. Mount Vernon of Nantucket 343 tons sold to Mattapoisett firm. Marianna in New York bought for 27000 dollars, Mapand 7000, Clyde 15000, Tecumseh 9000, and an eastern bark 17000. A New York joint stock company linked to Methodist Episcopal members plans California voyage. Bark Kenka sailed from New York for California, as did James R. Whiting. Baltimore reports Hebe with seven passengers and cargo en route to San Francisco. Ship Xylun and another vessel sail for the same destination with over 100 passengers.
Irishman John Brown was arrested in Lebanon on Thursday morning for the murder of Miss Anna Tornar in Coventay Munpea. He was examined by Thomas Clark and bound over to the Superior Court in April. A bayonet concealed under his vest and pants was found, with other noted evidence suggesting a brutal attack.
From the Washington Union a report details perilous conditions as forces, cargo, and passengers struggle to move through critical routes. Cholera claims Captain Elliot while Major Fitzgerald oversees public property amid scarce river transport and rising freight costs.
The vessel arrived safely in New York on Monday after a 22 day voyage from Halis fax forecoat. The ship carried 70 passengers and 3000 packages of fresh alk goods valued at two to three million dollars. No damage to machinery. engines ran uninterrupted despite rough seas and a tremendous hurricane on the 24th.
Poole, door keeper of the Massachusetts House, lists member origins by trade and birthplace totals. Occupations include farmers 70 and merchants 45, with lawyers 36, clergymen 1, and various crafts making up the remainder. Regions show Massachusetts 219 and New Hampshire 26 among 302 members.
The Atlantic and Pacific steamship line launched two new vessels in New York with a plan to add two more. An on board entertainment followed the ceremony aboard Telegraph with Captain Hudean praising Collina the agent as a leading thinker, and jokes on electrifying the country by foggy day spurring Atlantic into East River.
A coroner s inquest determined Terrance O Roak died from accidental gunpowder explosion while blasting rocks on Fenner land. Jurors found death resulted from the explosion caused by the firing of powder by the worker.
The New Haven Courier warns young women on Crown Street after a near fire incident. A girl near the stove ignited her clothes but was saved by timely help, escaping with a light injury and shock. The note urges care with open flames and sparks.
The Louisville Journal notes Mr Clay’s election to the United States Senate by unanimous vote of the Kentucky Legislature. It records a general understanding that if Clay were chosen, he would not decline the seat, and mentions the lapsed time since the selection.
An early 19th century Cincinnati Chronicle account describes a husband learning of his wife’s death and the manner of her burial. The narrative recounts shock, bereavement, and a public ceremony, noting the husband’s sorrow and the community’s response as a dramatic moral tale.
News from Oregon via the Sandwich Islands reports antlers moving to gold mines while mechanics and farmers abandon work. The Spectator and Free Press suspend publication as editors and printers depart with rent. Harvest promises abundance but reader base shrinks. about three thousand begin overland emigration.
Nov 30 report from Vatrazana notes ongoing excitement as multiple expeditions depart for California. Many embark with Sengers and various workers hoping for a golden harvest. Vessel Laimbayeesan returned with 70000 in gold after sending 100000 to Payti for Panama–bound shipment to the United States.
A report describes John Anderson employing a paid entourage to solicit his product called honey dew at hundreds of public houses in New York. He allegedly collected about two hundred dollars from ten dollar contributions, targeting about eight hundred establishments and turning a small fortune.
The Norfolk Herald reports the brig Independence from New York under Owen Boras was seized by the U S ship Perry off Rio de Janeiro on December 18 1848 on suspicions of slave trade activity. Lieutenant James B Lewis served as prize master while midshipman Win Truxtun commanded the overseeing ship.
At the monthly missionary meeting recent intelligence from the Sandwich Islands noted shifts from Catholic to Protestant worship and a growing native interest. Mr Howland reports tours near Batticotta and encouragement from natives. A bell arrived for the Manepy mission and a school with 110 students and 15 church members exists. Disturbances at Oroomiah have subsided under strong local action. Mar Shimon and allies face legal penalties. Ongoing violence in Persia’s Shah era has affected commerce in the province of Oroomiah.
Hai nibs Potter of St Albans and Denny Savage of Dunham, Canada, were arrested at Mister Palle for passing counterfeit money. Investigators traced a $400 package containing counterfeit bank notes from several institutions including Connecticut River, Merchants Bank Providence Rhode Island, Ascutney Bank, Windsor, and Whitehall, with several notes marked as counterfeit. The two men were bound over for trial in Burlington and held after arrest, described as respectable and from St Albans.
Fragmentary OCR reveals a legal case from Uxbridge Massachusetts involving a defendant aged about 23 who allegedly cut the throat of a man named Arnold in an orphanage. It mentions a sentence and references a grower with a 100,000 bushel figure, with unclear surrounding details.
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