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Newspaper

Bristol Phenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1851

Page

2

Trapped in the Arctic Ice a Vessel Found After Thirteen Years

Capt Warren discovers a doomed ship frozen in polar ice. Inside, a dead woman lies on a bed, a young man with a lamp sits on the floor, and a logbook reveals a 17 day struggle before the crew perished. Warren departs, haunted by the peril of northern voyages.

Warreal Ae Urm Guy Ielf Warrens Wartens Afrock Warren’ Coriogly Eteral Capt. Warrane Iano Watreva Weste Ganoway England Sid E.— Westminister Review

Ship Envoy returns from whaling voyage with profits

Captain W T Walker sailed the Envoy from this port July 12, 1848 on a whaling cruise. The ship refitted for the trade, sailed to Whytootacka and Manila, then to London and San Francisco. Through oil and whalebone cargoes the venture yielded about 138,450 dollars after sales and fees. The vessel later faced offers and was deemed unworthy by whale oil firms at departure.

W. T. Walker San Franciso Providence Dean Q Crowwell Bee Ureva Capt. Walker W. Wert Manilla London Whalea Pacifo Ocean Pacific San Francisco Bug P.M Boston

Unable to determine a clear headline

Fragmentary OCR text references individuals and a captain but lacks a complete event or outcome to summarize into a coherent news item. No identifiable date, place, or definitive action is present to craft a factual summary.

Congress Expected to Act on Tariff and Internal Improvement

The South ern Members pledge steady work as the new session approaches. They favor enacting the cheap postage bill with minimal debate and aim to advance internal improvements, especially on Western waters, while urging fair handling of claims in new states and territories. They warn against harming miners or disturbing engineering balance as production scales up to meet national demand.

Congress

Temperance Lecture Draws Large Audience In Town

Mr Van Wagner spoke Tuesday evening to a large respectable crowd addressing the need to curb intemperance. The lecture traced the life of an inebriate from start to finish and urged public aid to suppress the vice. A second lecture is set for Friday at 7 30 at the Methodist Church EP. A boy injured at Briefel Steam Mill last week died on Tuesday. Weather notes: rain on Thursday followed by snow melt by Friday morning.

van Wagner Runeelling Keychck Longmeadow Springfield

Obituary of Seventy-Year-Old Group from 1850

A fragmentary notice states that a group of 14 elderly individuals aged 70 and above died in 1850. Their collective ages total 1103 years, averaging about 79 years per person.

Holidays in Bristol Phenix Correspondence 1851

The piece recollects New Year celebrations with social calls and holiday feasts in New York during a cold snap. It notes ladies in dress, sleighing, drinks and desserts, and extended visits between callers, with lively street scenes and indoor revelries, ending as guests move from house to house.

Bristol Phenix New York Broadway P. M Theo

First Things Sermon and New Year Street Observations

Dr Spring preaches on First Things urging obedience after the Fall. News notes drunken New Year scenes across classes and a Georgia steamer arrival with 600 passengers. Norfolk mentions Ohio distress arrival and trunks with water damage. Old Mayor installed. Legislature to begin tomorrow amid abolition tensions.

Spring Beekman Street Georgia Chagres Ohio Norfolk Garitt Suuthelinque

Arrival of the Georgia aboard the U. S. war steamship

The U S wail steamship Georgia under Lieut D D Portex arrived in New York from Chagres via Havana with 555 passengers and Pacific mails. The voyage began January 20 from Chagres carrying 924 passengers and transferred 410 to the Pacific for New Orleans. Other ships in Panama included the Oregon with 276 passengers and a large gold dust cargo. many vessels and crews were noted. The dry season was setting in at Chagres and health was improving.

Georgia Republic Panama Goliath Wilson G. Hunt Commodore Preble Chagree Creavent Civ Chagres New Orleans Havana Cape Florida Amblig

Atlantic steamship arrivals and midwinter events

Aina of Liverpool and Halifax arrive at East Boston with 36 passengers from Liverpool and six from Halifax. The Niagara previously reached Liverpool from New York on the 17th. The Aulaane and Franklin ships reported arrivals near Havre and Southampton amid active commercial news. British papal topics dominate London papers with public demonstrations and editorials, while the American Chamber of Commerce banquet in Liverpool honors Mr. Lawrence and officials. President Fillmore’s message is widely printed in England.

Aina Erpoul Halifax Boston Southampton Washington Bremen New York North Sea Pebreary Epsom Lord Abinger Daily News Vatican Earl of Winethelae Jeter Rome American Chamber of Commerce Liverpool Adelphi Hotel Abvutt Lawrence Court of St. James Midouri Eueels Lawrence Cal TB. Lawrence Abbeu Lawrence Alwo Col Cemenden Earl of Sefton Brooks J. Bent Fillmore England London ‘Times The Morning Chronicle Tie One Sun Commenta Io London Daily News

Ireland and Europe News Briefs from the Era

Reports from Ireland describe a thunderstorm across the southwest with injuries and a fatality near Cork. Galway notes a American deputation backing Galway’s status on a transatlantic packet line. Other items cover France quiet, Danish clashes near Lister, and Rome politics with papal and Protestant tensions. A remarkable Longmeadow Smyrna pig finishes a long chase. Frigate St Lawrence to Worlds Fair transport duties.

Ireland Cork Galway Mercury America London Galway New Orleans Dallon Billy Jens

Arrival of the Crescent City Detained After Robbery

The Crescent City arrived in New York with 400 passengers and 1.5 million dollars in gold dust. Detained at Chagres for three days after a robbery on December 31 near Panama, 16 armed robbers attacked the last detachment nine miles from Panama. Five guards were fired on. about 100,000 dollars recovered, six thousand missing, two robbers wounded. Nationalities not stated.

Crescent City U. S Cap. Wilson Chagres Kingston Jamaica New York Tte Paname Paries

Violation of the American Flag aboard the Addison incident

Report from Valparaiso notes a flag violation under investigation after the Addison under Captain Lawrence arrived from Talсovana with oil. Four men were shipped at Talcohvana, three natives and one freed man. On arrival, they complained of mistreatment and sought to leave. The port captain demanded their release and transfer to the Chilean frigate Chile, which Lawrence reluctantly agreed to after pressure.

Valparaise Addison Lawrence Talcohvana Lawence Chile Lawrence Ufwillingly

Ovn Relations with Austria Reported by New York Express

The New York Express reports that diplomatic relations with Austria may be suspended due to recent recept passes between Secretary Webot and Chevalier Hulsemann. It says friendly relations will continue, though no official state communications have been provided, with an understanding existing at the highest levels.

Ovn Austria The New-York Express Webotr Chevalier Hulsemann Department of State

Digrimaances in New Guenapa Reported by Regent

Regent arrived from Rio to warn that a large inland tribe infested the coast and threatened the country with robbery and murder. Several individuals have been killed and many others robbed of mules and property. Dye woods are scarce at Rio Heche and shipments may halt for six months. New Grenada troops are expected from Carthe exact to reinforce, but may be unable to stop the widespread savages.

New Guenapa Rio Thache Seenia Rio Heche Lrouthel Boston

Britain suspends customs at San Juan in Nicaragua

Official dispatch from Washington reports Great Britain has authorized agents to suspend duties collection at San Juan in Nicaragua. The move appears to align with Britain’s intent to honor the Clayton treaty obligations.

Great Britain Nicanagua Washington San Juan Nicaragua

Judge Orders Return of Long to Owners in State Case

In New York on January 6 the morning court ruled Long must be sent back to his owners after finding the evidence satisfactory. A delivery certificate was issued and Marshal troops prepared to move him out of the state. Also reported the ship Lilac Leonard carried Army companies B and D under Brevet Major Geo. W H. Thomas to Port Independence.

New York Lilac Leonard New Orleans 3D Jotarney U. S.A Geo. W H. Thomas Port Independence Nice Boston Journal

Jan Battimone Robbed and Stabbed in City Theatre

A dealer in jewelry was decoyed from the theatre by a gaffe of eyes, robbed and stabbed before being left for dead. Six robbers have been arrested and identified. Jenny Lind's Charity Concert in Charleston may raise 3400 for benevolent institutions. The U S Circuit Court heard Henry Long fugitive case with a likely certificate to claimant. Western farmers fear deep snow will harm the wheat crop by reducing air and warmth.

Battimone A. UC. Morher Trou Kosten Jenny Lind Charleston Mavana

Fragmented guidance on self restraint in social talk

A dated admonition advises against revealing personal affairs for others amusement. It warns that such displays show weak intellect and distract from attentive listening, suggesting restraint to avoid making one look ridiculous.

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