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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1852
Page
3
Explorers using a lantern explore a two room tomb built six to eight feet high with a carved stone cross eroded by time. In the second chamber a skeleton sits atop an iron chest. They open the chest and find smooth gold coins and a cross marked with characters. The chest weighs seven hundred eighty dollars in value.
Washington correspondent reports the Finance Committee may seek a bill to reduce silver’s standard value to curb export. The Ways and Means Committee has prepared a bill to impose a one percent seignorage on all coins minted at the mints.
The Taunton Great River navigation committee reports improved waters between Weir Village and Dighton with about 3500 spent from state and private funds. Roughly 500 rocks have been removed and deeper channels created, allowing larger coastal vessels to operate. a further subscription is urged to complete the project.
Old New Bedford whalers deride Lieutenant Maurys whale images as inaccurate and out of proportion. They warn the artist could face mob action if visiting New Bedford and urge whalers to share knowledge for natural history.
The Senate discussion on the Maine Law draws a capital hit from Judge Warren as Gen Wilson’s horse metaphor is turned by Warren into a two-rider image. The exchange triggers a roar of laughter and highlights the Free Soil stance in the state.
A community gathering reviewed Washingtons farewell address praising its moral duties, religious obligations, and love of country. The event featured remarks by G W P Curtis and notes on abstaining from improper displays at a Congressional banquet. Mr Webster declined attendance.
Monmouth Inquirer correspondent reports the brig A Field from Searsport Maine wrecked on the 11th near Long Branch. Six crewmen clung to the mast for six hours as high surf broke over the vessel before Branch Surfmen using government apparatus rescued them by firing a mortar line. The crew saved only their clothing. cargo was a total loss.
A lighthouse will be erected and completed at Seven Foot Knoll at the Patapsco river mouth by July 1. It will feature French Lenticular lighting and is expected to be the brightest light on the Chesapeake. Fog bell attachment is to be requested.
Capt Seabury of the whaleship Monongahela reports a huge sea monster in the Pacific with whale like spouts and swimming paws. The carcass was cut up but head and bones saved. details of the voyage and timing are unclear, with skepticism about the tale’s coherence.
A transmitted letter from Geo. W. Jones surveys favorable opinions on oxygenated bitters and notes discussions with associates before leaving Washington. The page also advertises wholesale prices and a Bristol agent selling a health remedy, claiming cure for consumption and respiratory ailments with testimonials.
Advertisement listing wholesale and retail sale by A L Scovill & Co at Gothic Hall and Bristol address. Letters to Dr L W Briggs. Item pricing notes large bowls for 1.00 or six bottles for 4.
On various dates in Newport and Providence locations several couples announced marriages. Notable pairings include George W. Fowler and Sarah E. Pullen, MirJuba Cor coran and Hannah Harrington, Daniel Sullivan and Margaret C. Sullivan, Jobs Sullivan and Hanorah Reche, John Nowlan and Mina Bridget, Sealwry Manchester Jr. and Caroline H. Babcock, and Samuel A. Lindsey and Rebecca F. Stewart.
In this town on Monday many residents lost family members. Mary, wife of Samuel Church, aged 44. Maria A daughter of Ede 22 months. Zin Mr Hr Sandford aged. Mary Dupuy Mrs Edward Stanons 984 inet. George Albert son of Mr Al ann Providence aged ten and 1 days. John B V son of Cornelius Miller in seventh year. Dr Leander Utley died suddenly in Providence in the 60th year.
Fragmentary notice records a Saturday arrival involving Bet Bradford Durfee from Fall River with scattered names and locations, including a Erie reference and a Tom Renn in Fall River, with partial date hints.
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