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Bristol Phenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1852

Page

2

Albert and family find joy after voyage tale ends

The narrative closes with Albert recounting adventures to his mother and siblings. Provisions arrive from the inn as the family embraces renewed happiness. Mr Fortesque aids Albert and mother. the treasure on St Paul island funds education and a comfortable future for George Mary and Mrs Barry.

Chen Albert Albért Ever Anon Fortesque Island of St. Paul George Mary Barry

Opinion on Kossuth visit warns against war and intervention

General Wool argues that international law demands force to enforce any declaration. He cites war as a great evil, explains oppression follows war, and warns that English intervention in Europe has cost 1.7 billion pounds, urging restraint to preserve liberty and prosperity.

Wool Kossuth United States England Europe France Louis XVI Poland Italy Hungary Demaogue

Fearrun Accident Aboard Erie Express Near Binghamton

New York dispatch reports a horrific Erie Railroad accident near Binghamton at six o clock. An axle failure caused a rear car to plunge 35 feet into the Delaware river leaving 26 survivors and several missing including R S Niddrake a Buffalo jeweller and Mr Farrington of Duchess County. Conductor Buckpont and brakeman Flynn were badly injured as rescuers battled icy waters.

Buie Ratroan New York Erie Binghamton Delaware River Charles Hyatt Walcott N. Y R. S. Niddrake Buffalo Farrington Duchess County Buckpont Partrick Flynn Julia Clareville Louisville James Gilfillin Boston Mr. Buckpont

Kingston Journal reports riot by U S bound for California

Five hundred United States bound for California caused a disturbance in Kingston Jamaica. British soldiers, mainly Irish and intoxicated, were deployed to quell rioters and placed aboard the Falcon. Several people were wounded as cholera waned on the island.

Kinston New Yon Kingston Journal United States California

Frozen to Death on the Stonington Pawcatuck Road

The body of Joseph Prosser of Hopkinton was found Sunday morning on the road between Stonington and Pawcatuck. He had a history of alcohol abuse yet was otherwise respectable. A jug of rum lay with him amid the cold. The Bangor Mercury reports a separate note about brook trout and imports, with other fragmented lines on California plants and travel.

Joseph Prosser Stonington Pawcatuck

Washington’s Birthday Reflections From Bristol 1852

The Bristol Chronicle marks George Washington’s birthday with reverent reflections. It recalls his Virginia upbringing and early leadership, noting his pivotal role in independence and the providential care of his mother. The piece praises Washington as a spotless, devout leader and urges national thanksgiving.

Maine Law Defeated in Senate After Conflicting Provisions

The Maine Law failed in the Senate by an 11 to 20 vote. Earlier it passed with a proviso to submit to the people, but the House removed that condition. The Senate would not concur, rejecting a constitutional route to place the measure before voters.

Maine Senate House Providence Journal Noel Aves Noes Free Soil W. C. Chapin Messrs Bicknell Chapin Champlin Chaerch Dinas Francis Hawkes Potter Sisson Whitman Lawrence Angell Anthony Ballou Barnes Bradford Collins Cross Fry A. C. Greene Greene N. Greene Hill Hazard Knowles Macy Manchester Spink Waterman Wardwell Court House Bristol Sheffield

Meetings at Methodist Church Convert Town Residents

Three weeks of nightly meetings at the Methodist Church have converted a number of men and women. The gatherings continue with many attendees at the altar seeking eternal life.

Googy's Lady's Book for March Edition

Googy's Lady's Book for March is ready on the table and praised as a beautiful issue. It features writings by Rev H Hastings Weld William Alexander Henry William Herbert Miss B Gartland Robert G Allison and other eminent authors with fine engravings including The Cottager's Sunday Morning The Soldier's Dream of Home Cottage Villa in the earliest English style It can be obtained at Easterbrook's Depot State street.

Googy H. Hastings Weld Wm. Alexander Henry William Herbert Easterbrook State Street

Flour mix that bakes without yeast or salt

Our sample from B S Simmons shows flour prepared for baking without yeast or salt. It mixes with milk or water and bakes immediately, producing a fine light biscuit in about fifteen minutes. Convenient for households and likely to gain general use due to comparable price.

B.S. Simmons

Bristol Sea Men's Friend Society Annual Meeting

The Bristol Sea Men's Friend Society held its annual meeting on Monday evening with officers elected for the coming year. James Dews Pitican was named President with Waldron and Thomas of Paine as Vice Presidents, George Pish and Samuel W. H. S. Bay as Secretary and Treasurer, and Alfred L. Lewis as Treasurer.

Bristol Seamen's Stciety Ageesinnes James Dews Pitican Ne Waldron Thomas of

The Jews in History and Providential Role

A reflective moral essay tracing the Jews' unique status through history. It discusses divine favor, reliance on God, repeated apostasy, and the failed rejection of the Messiah. The piece contrasts ancient civilization with Jewish steadfastness, then notes ongoing divine offer of salvation despite calamities.

Mt. Sinai

Boston Atlas notice of Glidden Williams California line

Condensed notice states Glidden & Williams organize a monthly packet line to San Francisco. Clippers sail on the 20th, Antelope follows on the Ist Ximo, then T Bales on 20 March. Vessels to Flint Peabody Co. San Francisco. Passages arranged for travelers via Panama questioned as faster route.

California Boston Atlas Recovar San Francisco Messrs. Glidden & Williams Antelope T. Bales Messrs. Flint, Peabody & Co Panama

Illinois Railroad bonds and Rothschilds probe urged

Letters received by the last cry report that the Hon R. has uttered plans for Illinois Railroad bonds. The Rothschilds pledge to send an agent to review the security but have not yet acted. Washington's birthday celebration preparations are extensive.

Illinois Rothschilds Makina Washington

Providence Journal Report on State Legislature Proceedings

The Providence Journal chronicles a session with the General Assembly's debates on amendments to jails, charter changes, and a liquor bill. It covers votes on concurring with Senate amendments, the adjournment timeline, and motions to postpone or table measures.

Providence Journal General Assembly Jaan Senate First Universalist Society Providence First Baptist Society Olneyville House of Representatives Fenner Brown House Sheffield House Committee Ee Wpe G. H. Browne Mr. Sheffield Mr. Browne Aves Messrs Allen Angell F. Browne G. . Browne Comstock Cottrell Dana Davis Fenner Fiske Gavitt Goodwin E. Harris Hazard Hopkins Kenyon E. Mathewson Money Phetteplace Purinton Stone Taft Tourtellot Wetherell Williams Wright Nors Adams H. Anthony J. Anthony Arnold Barstow Bailey Blodget Brownell Carpenter Chase Clarke Collins Cranston Currey Durfee Eldred Fitch Greene Hall Harris Holden Hunter Johnson A. €. Mathewson, Osborne, D.C. Potter Rathbone Rhodes Roberts Robinson Spencer Turner Wardwell Weaver Finch Osborne C. C. Potter

Arrival of the El Dorado Four Days From California

New York reports the steamship El Dorado arriving from Chagres with four days later news from California. It carries 1 100 000 in specie and 246 pees. San Francisco markets are quiet with prices mostly unchanged. The El Dorado’s voyage time sets a record for speed between San Francisco and New York via the Isthmus at about 23 1 2 days.

New York Chagress California San Francisco Isthmus Panama Charles Beers Wm. Nickle Frank Bryant

College Riot Seizes Homeopathic College in Cleaveland

About 50 armed men occupy the Homeopathic College in Cleaveland. Last night two military companies garrisoned the Court House and the artillery used the jail as their HQ where yesterday’s rioters were confined. Today the troops are discharged and calm returns as leaders face examination.

Cleaveland Homeopathic College

Kossuth speaks to Hungarian Fund Association crowd

In Cincinnati on February 14 the Kossuth talk drew about one thousand attendees with many more offering to pay for admission but blocked by cap. He did not deliver a formal speech, promising to address supporters of Hungary next week at the Hamilton Railroad Depot.

Cincinnati Kossuth

Embezzlement Claim Rocks Wall Street Firm

New York on February 15 reports excitement as a money broker vanishes with about sixty thousand dollars in ready cash said to be embezzled from his partners. Several merchants who had lent money to the firm are now victims.

New York Wall Street

New York Rum Shops and Groggeries Count Revealed

In the Sixth Ward Daan Sztune notes one rum shop per two err Innehaus wards show 155 groggeries open on Jade. The city has 5135 licensed retailers with 764 open on Sundays and 775 unlicensed rum shops reported.

Pardons Lopez on condition he leaves the country

Gov Hunt pardons Lopez the von sailor with the condition that he immediately exits the country. Reports from Steubenville describe ongoing Corkonian versus Fordowner riots with armed parties leaving Pittsburg to aid friends, one death, fifty to sixty jailed, and locals arming to defend property.

Ausany Sidgeioe Steubenville Pittsburg

Riot at Curvenano Forces Called Out

The Curvenann riot erupts after the discovery of several bodies near the Homeopathic College site. A local man recognizes his daughter among the remains and a mob damages college windows and interiors as military units march to quell the disturbance.

Curvenano Curvenann Atleman

Punishment on naval yard convict marched to gate

A man named Murphy was punished at the Navy Yard by a guard of Marines. A placard bearing the word Tater was placed on his back while fife and drum played the rogue's march. He was escorted to the gate of Uncle Sam's Navy Yard and left.

Davaoep Murphy Navy Yard Uncle Samuel Commonwealth

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