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Bristol Phenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1847

Page

2

Rhode Island Act Reforms Justice Fees and Marriage Publish

The document outlines fee adjustments for Justices of the Peace in Smithfield Johnston Charlestown Jamestown Burrillville and Cumberland. It also authorizes publishing and joining in marriage and sets prisoner commitment costs and travel allowances. Henry Bowen Secretary confirms true copy and authority.

Thawn Charlestown Jamestown Burrillville Cumberland General Assembly Avery Ipi Fo Binte Marginrates Providence Henry Bowen Justus of Peace Foster Parsons Peace

Bristol Annexation Petition Postponed to April Meeting

A special Town Meeting discussed Luther Cole and others petition to annex part of Bristol to Warren. The subject was postponed to the April annual meeting, with a clause to be inserted in the warrant. Petitioners may withdraw. a committee may confer with them, with action to follow.

Luther Cole Bristol Warren

Religious Excitement and Heart Core in Faith Debate

A disputed view on religious excitement argues that faith must stir the heart to convict and convert. It contrasts passion with mere reason and cites famine scenes in Ireland to illustrate the human cost behind doctrinal fervor. The piece emphasizes love as divine core and the need to balance fear with hope in preaching.

Hell Heaven

Privateering Vessels Sail From London to Manila

The British privateers departing London for Manila are listed with Capt Moddy and Sebastian del S Cano among others. Their 214 ton and 133 30 aes Lash vessels reportedly sailed from Deal on the 15th and are described as steamers by Lloyds line.

Paivareces Paniah Rege de Camills Moddy Sebastian del S Lash London Manilla Atlantic New York Commercial Advertser Boston Daily Lloyd's Line Deal Gasette Forland Aner United States

War debate and strange finds in early 19th century notes

The Senate discusses resolutions on continuing the Mexico war to gain territory and seek peaceful boundary settlement with indemnity. Other items include a four frigates bill, a Texas annexation defense, a Grand Canary dog skeleton discovery, a Cayuga Bridge toll story, a Frazer robbery near Pawtuxet, and Ireland relief fund updates with pledges from Rochester and Newport groups.

Wasurworon Webister Senate Mexico Union United States Webster Bagby Texas

Third Mexican War Company Organized in City

Carrin D Wouf's company reports a third unit formed for the Mexican war. Henry D Wolf elected Captain, Josiah Martin remains Lieut Ant, Benjamin Eat promoted to rank with Capt Pitman's prior Lieut. It appears Col Martin and Capt D Wolf have united forces as only one company may be accepted from the state. Provident Justice noted. The Police Gazette lists 121 deserters this week, 963 since ads began. Most fled Monterey and other Mexican posts.

Congres United Congress Mexico United States Opecia Pis of Frank Republic Carrin D'Wouf Henry D’wolf Josiah Martin Benjamin Eat Pitman Col. Martin Capt. D' Wolf Col. Pitman Providence Journal

Examing Day Letters Shift Western Market Signals

From the Delta dated February 6 reports confirm telegraphic accounts. Flour prices rise with 40,000 barrels sold to exporters and speculators. open quotes begin at 6 and close around 6 75 per barrel. Corn climbs from 90 to 96 cents and near 1 per bushel, with about 20,000 bushels traded. Cotton sales small at 2,000 bales though prices recover.

N.O. Delta Hiberniy Ware Ohio

Local notes and travels from the era include a daring escape and medical rescue

A man leapt from a window to escape riders in a tense episode. reports highlight international correspondents, naval movements, and wartime letters. A Maine boy survives a windpipe obstruction after surgeons open the windpipe and extract a beach nut with a thread and sponge technique, illustrating remarkable medical ingenuity.

John Robin Webster Maine Audi McKeen Tusham Fallow Brunswick Journal

Treacherous voyage near Tampico and calls for water

A battered report notes a vessel from Tampa and its consorts the brig Ellen and the brig Lightfoot sailing for the port. Captains Portia and C. pursue orders as a bark and tree are omitted, with troop movements mentioned in Mercury on February.

TauricoThe Harkieas Tampico Ellen Yeu Lightfoot Papi Tampa Mercury

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