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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1847
Page
2
In a tense scene the distraught Ernest contemplates suicide after personal ruin and lost honor. A vision of Agatha at a mirror halts him, and she returns to him with forgiveness. The couple kneel to pray, united in love and renewed hope for a blighted future.
The Westfield New Letter reports Rev. E. T. Taylor of Boston addressing Odd Fellows in Westfield at the Methodist Church. He described joining and briefly considering leaving the Order, noting its nonpolitical aims and unity, while correcting criticisms of oaths and secrecy.
Father Taylor defends Odd Fellowship against critics. He recalls how lodges attend to the sick, poor, and distressed, noting members are cared for from cradle to grave and urging brethren to uphold the charter and live by its spirit.
From Wetherell's Express report an early Tuesday incident near Randolph station on the Fall River Railroad left Dr Hitchcock of Middleboro and Mr McKennison seriously injured as a snow plow train struck a passenger car at twelve to fifteen miles per hour. Investigators think the engineer may be to blame, and Dr Hitchcock reportedly died about 3.
The Delta reports on the afternoon of the 11th the steamboat Medora burst its boilers near Port Hudson on a trip to Alexandria, killing two engineers and a German crew member, wounding and scalding twenty others, with several listed residents and officials badly injured or missing.
A man in Cincinnati on the seventeenth met a dog that sprang from a wagon and boarded his face. The animal clamped the man by mouth and nose and held on despite efforts to release it, tearing part of the nose and upper lip before the struggle ended.
Two men named Gore and Marks were brought from New York after arrest for alleged involvement in the Currier Trott robbery. They appeared at the Police Court and were committed for bail of 836,000 each pending further proceedings.
Report notes a slave named Monpexa owned by E L Crawford in Gem's Creek Maryland was murdered by a white man John Weat on the 6th inst. The assailant fled to Dublin Georgia using the alias John W Gibbs. The text appears fragmented and references an arrest or action by a Mr H related to the case.
A defendant was deemed incompetent and ordered to stand trial in March. The case moves forward as prosecutors plan to present evidence at the upcoming court date in a February/March session.
One of three men who robbed Mr. Frazer on the Pawtucket road on the 19th month has been apprehended and confessed that two accomplices were the noted Dickerson who broke into a tomb years ago and his brother. The Providence Journal notes they have been seen in Boston but no reward was offered. The governor may authorize a reward. The regular monthly meeting of the Court of Probate will be held at the probate office on Monday afternoon at 9.
The Phenix notes that the current issue closes the first half year of its tenth volume. Subscribers are reminded that payments are semi annual and forthcoming bills will be sent. Delinquent distant subscribers are urged to settle promptly.
The notice states several young Inde were caught playing dice in a house of worship on Thursday night. It warns that if further improper conduct by them or others is confirmed, their names will be published in full.
Providence author publishes a pamphlet containing Judge Dumex's Discourse delivered January before the Rhode Island Historical Society and Mrs Whitman's poem recited the same evening. The pamphlet promises a rich literary treat not to be missed.
The article notes Congress nears adjournment with five days left and no clear plan for ending the Mexican War. It questions whether the Senate will approve war funding without the Wilmot Proviso, amid President Polk’s push for three million dollars to press Mexico toward peace.
The article reports Mr Calhoun arguing in the Senate on the tenth of the month that excluding slavery from new territories is unconstitutional and that slaveholders have a right to take slaves into any added state. It warns that passage of the Wilmot Proviso and three million bill could dissolve the Union. Calhoun remains a staunch defender of slavery and opposes abolition. The piece notes expected Republican opposition and hopes Wilmot’s Proviso will not pass.
A stirring Olive Leaf appeal by Exray Boserrr calls on Americans to donate bread and clothing to Ireland as thousands starve amid famine and fever. It urges two cents daily to save lives and asks rail and steam lines to ship contributions for free. London 1847.
The Ashington committee sends Boston and Mayor Lawrence a call for immediate national donations to aid Ireland’s suffering poor. Daniel Webster and others signatories urge swift action and designate Boston as General Committee to collect and forward contributions.
A Washington appointed committee for New England relief to Ireland and Scotland announces where funds and articles should be sent. Money to J Angersoll Bowditch at 54 State Street and funds or articles to Minot & Hooper 40 India Wharf will be forwarded under committee directions. Articles left at rail stations will be sent free to donors. February 20, 1847.
Friday evening last week the EPA held a meeting at the State House Boston to seek relief for starving Ireland and Scotland. Gov. Briggs presided and Col. Schouler acted as secretary. Addresses were given by Gov. Briggs Lieut. Gov. Reed Hon. J. G. Palfrey and others. A committee from each county was named to collect and forward contributions.
Albany Evening Journal cites a Brazop source claiming Gen Scott prepares a joint sea and land operation to invest Vera Crag. A flotilla is readied to land within fifteen miles of the center, with a march to begin by March 10th or 12th, promising a major battle.
Citizens in New Bedford urge the New Bedford and Taunton Railroad to follow suit after a meeting protesters memorialize the stockholders. News arrives quickly of the Cambria steamer’s Boston arrival, signaling rapid telegraph communication. The Magnetic telegraph is hailed as a wonder.
Freight totals include 2 500 000 dollars in specie as markets signal dull trade. Riots rally then wane while wheat and flour prices slide after ministry talks about repealing grain duties. Ireland faces severe distress with relief plans, famine warnings, and ships delivering provisions to the island.
The Venice captained by Salter docked from Liverpool with 176 emigrants, twelve dead during voyage and two more after arrival. Port Physician Dr. Smith reports filth and disease from indolence, many to be moved to Alma House as ship fever and smallpox are observed. one baby nearly drowned by a sea entry.
A Towanda New York bound passenger car with 14 freight cars loaded with wheat derailed on Wednesday 17th plunging 16 feet into an embankment. Six cars crushed and the axle broke triggering a collapse while passengers escaped with bruises. News from England on bread markets stirred New York buyers amid chaotic Sabbath service.
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