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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1852
Page
2
The text surveys Spain’s pardoning of Cuban prisoners, predicts improved Franco-Spanish sentiment, notes Louis Napoleon’s victory in France and a forthcoming constitution granting the Regent broad power, and discusses Britain’s anxious stance and possible Franco Russian alignment. It ends with a philosophical reflection on despotism and freedom amid looming upheaval.
Two men Charles Simmons and John Gould were examined before Fall River’s Magistrate Court and bound over to the March term of the Court of Common Pleas. Bail default led to their imprisonment. The horse thief who abducted a girl and fled was captured in New Bedford at Mr Hood’s house. the horse was found nearby, exhausted from hard driving. Gould, about 25, is suspected of the assault on the girl.
A strong gale from the North East began Saturday night with hail and rain, lasting until Tuesday evening. Snow followed through the night, and Wednesday morning brought a cold North West wind with continued snow and rain into Thursday.
The list names twelve deceased residents aged 62 to 86, totaling 241 years, averaging 78 years. Total deaths reached 77 with most under 70, population 4616, and mortality data include age brackets and fractions for 1850 figures.
A very handsome centre table assembled by blacksmith J N Miller was examined yesterday at the Cabinet Warehouse of Geo Munro 2d. It features 256 birds eye maple and black walnut pieces and 195 pearl shell inlays. Miller spent 60 days crafting it and it will stay a few days for sale viewing. The Hydraulion Engine Co No had a Grand Supper and Ball at Thames Street on January 6 with music by Monsieur Abraham of New Orleans to finish the event.
Fragmentary Phenix column argues for urgent change against despotism and anarchy while debating democracy with references to Europe. It contrasts earthquakes and political violence, warning that freedom must move across waters even as fears of mob rule persist.
The Providence Journal records the January 1849 session with Senate and House actions. Resolutions commend Hungary’s Lajos Kossuth, invite his visit, and arrange reception logistics. Debates cover publication of reports, library funds, and district petitions while clerks are ordered to print state debt documents.
New York reports the Africa arrived at 11 o clock after sailing January 20. London papers debate Mr Fillmore's tariff stance with Ruben Walker’s free trade view. France readies for elections, Napoleon III favored. various European powers fret over Louis Napoleon's grip and the state of France. The Atlantic also arrives with two days of European news, noting unrest and diplomacy across Austria Hungary Germany Italy Spain and the broader balance of power.
A petition from Advent Charen Bristol requests use of a basement at the State House. The House votes to meet at 10 AM on Thursday, and to hold only one session per day.
The United States Mail Steamship Franklin under Captain J A Wotton arrived in New York on Saturday afternoon after leaving Havre on December 21. It touched Cowes to embark English mails and passengers, then passed the Niagara and Europe ships off the coast. The article notes ongoing international interest in US and Great Britain's alliance policies amid European events, with Paris dispatches describing reactions to the December coup and diplomatic notes between Britain and France.
A Washington dispatch reports reliable information clarifying a rumor that five British men of war were off Vera Cruz to blockade the port. The rumor arose from the sight of the Admiral commanding West Indian and North American stations nearby en route to Jamaica for expected December 31.
Louis Kossuth was welcomed in the U S Senate amid tumult as crowds filled the galleries. The chamber adjourned after a brief formal reception, with petitions presented and a plan to honor Kossuth by a House committee proceeding. A resolution to appoint a nine member committee to visit Kossuth in the House passed after a party line vote.
The Philadelphia Bulletin reports a private letter from London claiming a Paris death toll of 8000, with many innocent victims among the dead. A second English observer says cannon fired to cut through blocks and bayonets killed residents, including a clerk and his wife. The note also notes British fears of Louis Napoleon allying with Russia to threaten England and describes dockyard mobilization.
The piece notes a sharp increase in garrotte robberies across English cities including Manchester and Birmingham. Robbers strangle victims with their arms or with a corded noose used to strangle or topple the target, creating fear and concern.
In a controversial article the author denounces British actions at Greytown and the Mosquito coast as an insult to the American flag. The piece urges the United States to sever Mosquito ties and warns Britain against further naval intimidation and domestic missteps in the region.
Correspondence from the Philadelphia North American reports Mr. Rives's latest up to the 18th ult. on the Louw Napoleon coup, administration views to be sent to Mr. Rives, Prometheus issue likely settled, no British force at San Juan, Sir Henry Bulwer travels for health, a new minister to the U. S. to be appointed, Clemency extended to Cuban prisoners, and Kossuth declining to discuss intervention at the proposed banquet.
A telegraphed abstract reports Dr. W Creighton declining the Bishopric of the Diocese of New York after long deliberation. He cites church opposition, duty to conscience, and fear of harm to the church if accepted. The article also notes a separate incident near Broadway where a man was shot and porter’s assault investigated by the local authorities.
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