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Newspaper

Bristol Phenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1856

Page

2

President Warns Federal Power Over Territorial Rights

An editorials discussion cites Article IV of the U.S. Constitution and acts of Congress to argue the federal government must protect territorial elections from state interference. It questions whether federal action was necessary or appropriate during Kansas territorial voting conflicts and critiques executive overreach.

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Snow Storm Paralyzes Railways and Streets Locally

A severe snow storm hit the area over the weekend with drifts up to seven feet, blocking roads and hindering mail and trains. The Providence line struggled, a locomotive derailed near the asylum, and rail service from Boston to Halifax faced widespread delays. The town also lists eighteen elderly residents who died this past year, averaging 78 years.

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Stringent Wednesday Cold Across Many Areas

The report notes severe cold in several locations with Baltimore at 2.5 degrees below zero and Washington at 3 degrees below. Mariugli Ohio records 11 below, Springfield Illinois 14 below, Hartford 21 below, while St John New Brunswick is nine degrees above.

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Postmaster Pitman lauded for Providence mail runs

The article credits H. J. Pitman Bagg for efforts delivering Providence mail on Tuesday and Wednesday, transporting the mail to the city and returning it. On Thursday the mail was received by railroad by Visual.

H. J. Pitman Providence

Cold Weather Snaps Through Wednesday to Thursday

Wednesday dawn saw a thermometer at four degrees above zero by day, while Thursday opened at zero with a rise to mild afternoon temperatures. The Providence River ice halted the steamer Perry from Newport, prompting a rail transfer for passengers. The Bradford Durfee was delayed at Mount Hope Bay as well. Seventeen of twenty four Bristol annexation petition signers favor removing their names.

Washington Baltimore Philadelphia New York Cape. Henry Halifax Boston Aterm Old Colony Pall River Salem Swampecot Providence Perry Newport Sen Loxley Bradford Durleo Alo Mount Hope Hay Bristol Warren Petifien

Fire destroys multiple Newport dwellings and contents

A large night blaze near the Toutou House in Newport consumed the Toutou House a two story wooden building owned by Charles Devens Jr. and caused extensive damage to the Coggeshall cottage and Geffroy residence. Mrs Geffroy and others were evacuated. Estimated loss reaches $25,000 with partial insurance.

Newport Robert W. Coggeshall Toute House Stephen P Slocum Geffroy Wankete

Factional Vote Update in House Delayed Ballot Counts

By Wednesday evening after a single Tiianne there were few Freaker votes in the House of Representatives. On the final ballot Bangs led, with the chamber in session at 11 o clock P.M.

Tiianne House of Repre Bangs

Lecturer Delivers Philosophical Humor in Providence

A Thursday evening lecture in Providence drew a fair audience as Antuop Guinan Bag of Beswa presented Yankee humor with a New England slant. The lecturer urged cultivation of genuine wit while acknowledging that many anecdotes rely on loss and hardship for effect.

Antuop Guinan Bag Rpom Vays

Death of Rev Dr Choules in Newport remembered

Obituary notes the death of Rev. Dr. Choules aged about 75 in New York City after a cold. He was English born, longtime educator and pastor in Red Hook Newport New Bedford Buffalo Jamaica Plain and Newport with extensive literary works and travel writings. His daughter was notified by telegraph and could not catch the boat home. News recounts his career and edited works and journeys with Vanderbilt. A separate railway tragedy near Poughkeepsie reports three killed and twenty two injured on an Albany to New York express line.

Joan UP Cnovres Nelson Robinson New York City Newport J. J. Ellie New York Choules Am Academy Red Hook Hudson New Bedford Buffalo Jamaica Plains Apd Mare Faken Cyclopedia of American Literature Uboliles J. Anwell Lincoln & Edmonds Boston Collyer Cael Walker Biaton Harpers Neal John Poster Commonwealth Hinton United States Europe Choulés Vanderbilt Southampton Baltic Mediterranean Constantinople Choutes North St Rusia Denmark Italy Malta Turkey Mata Crea’ i Ried Sterling Ruxon Coumsos Petaone Pwaghkerpaie Dan Albany Poughkeepsie Mre Green Allen

Diffuse Europe peace talks amid Sweden Russia swap

Reports from Vienna describe ongoing negotiations among France England and Austria over peace terms with Russia. Sweden signs a stringent treaty to curb Russian expansion with naval aid promises from Britain France and Austria. A secret clause hints Sweden may join against Russia if needed.

Unreadable Fragment Leads to No Clear Event

Fragmentary OCR text references ships, routes, and possession of stores but contains no coherent event, entities, or dates to summarize into a factual news item.

Steamship Arrivals and War News From December Reports

Four days after Esropet ney New York reports the Arago bringing 140 passengers from Southampton arrived at 12 o’clock. The Canada reached Liverpool on the 16th and Washington on the same day. The dispatches note Sweden and France pledging to guarantee Sweden’s territorial integrity and Russia proposals for pacific terms. Esterhazy reportedly left Vienna with dispatches. Austria may withdraw if Caesar refuses terms. Karsia’s surrender is confirmed and 16,000 prisoners including 120 field pieces are noted. Krimea remains quiet while Britain readies Baltic operations for spring.

Washington Iria Paris Vienna Prench London France England Austria Esterhazy St. Petersburg Petersburg Ozer Russia Paris Moniteur Sweden Europe Norway Rusia Conant Sinckelbergy London Daily News Esropet Ney New Youk Arago Southampton Canada Liverpool Rusein Canr Daily News Times Caar Easterhuzy Sardinia Karsia Nic Paehins Williams Bebutull Kutnis Peraijong Anakla Kale Kars Erzercum Krimea Baltic Persino

Responsibility in Railway Negligence Case Discussed

The judge argues that a defendant must act within the law and prove his conduct was lawful or not grossly negligent. He warns that railway employees face severe consequences for careless acts, noting the risk to countless passengers and the duty to punish gross negligence causing death.

Heineken

Walker in Nicaragua Faces Critical Situation in Washington Era

Last arrivals from San Juan del Norte bring letters to Washington confirming Walker's dire position in Nicaragua. He cannot trust natives beyond rifle range and his military funds are depleted. The report suggests Parker and Prater play key roles while French’s New Orleans filibuster looms, and the government weighs action as it did in prior cases.

San Juan del Norte Washington Walker Parker Nicamgua Aed c New Orleans Kinmey Wisi Washington Star

Buenos Ayres Trilane Reports Battle Near Tapalque

The Buenos Ayres Trilane dated November 24 describes a clash between Government troops and Indigenous forces on October 21 near Tapalque. Gen. Hornes led about 1,000 cavalry, 250 infantry and two artillery pieces in a force of around 3,000. militia later joined.

Buenos Arres Buenos Ayres Tapalque Hornes Lened

Frigate Remniins Launched Amid Government Inquiry

Frigate Remniins undergoes formal inquiry after recent reassurances that the ship has been reharmed. The government orders the board to prepare an official report for the Navy Department to vindicate the vessel and her constructor.

S ‘He Remniins Navy Department

Fire Destroys Refinery Behind Clifton and Richmond

On Saturday around 6 oclock a fire destroyed a rear Clifton Street refinery owned by Benjamin F dall and operated by H L Kendall & Co. Another adjacent building used by Stead & Dyer for storing patterns suffered heavy loss. Stead & S Dyer report about 3000 dollars in damage, insured. A severe snowstorm followed with gusty winds and drifting snow expected to continue through the night.

Cliflend Richmond Streets Benjamin F. Dall H., L. Kendall & Co Sas Hampden Messrs Stead & Oiaceapial Bilily Kee Barrel Co Messm Steal &. S. Dyer Jour,s

New York to West Coast Filibuster Expedition Spark

An 1860s style account notes a flotilla bound west with Sam Juan aboard as a filibuster venture. Authorities searched a ship before sailing. Moore, with a Fillibuster commission, and others faced detentions. The group, tied to the Northern Light Affair, was led by Councilmap Kerrigan who is out on bail.

Einaugranss New York West Sam Juan U. S. Avsistant District Attorney Moore Fills- Luster Regiment Kerrigan

Arctic Cold Grips Boston Area With Subzero Temperatures

For about thirty six hours residents faced a harsh Arctic winter. A cold snap drove thermometers to 18 to 8 degrees below zero in the morning with a 9 degree below zero reading late at night and a continued downward trend reported by the Boston Journal.

Boston Journal

Local Opinion Opposes Liquor Laws and Urges Reform

A Friday message discusses state policy with strong opposition to liquor laws and support for personal liberty. It calls for education funding focus, Reform School improvements, and militia system enhancement while opposing timber fund expenditures unless necessary. Mayor Wells of Maine is mentioned.

Gayor Wells Maine

Coronizarian in APRICA and the Great Inner Sea

A historical note discusses the Great Inner Sea of Africa rivaling the Black Sea in size and includes mentions of Azof and Cooley the African geographer. It notes prior announcements and verifications from explorations, but questions the locals’ beliefs and literacy, and asks who would regenerate these ideas or if the tale is traveler’s fiction.

Coronizarian Aprica Irner Sea Africa Black Sea Cooley

Cherry Bark Pill Promises Aid in Seated Consumption Claims

Report describes Dr. Wistar evaluating a remedy from Balegup.com titled Cherry Bark and Tae Water. The feature notes essential qualities and cites several cases of seated consumption as potential context.

Wistar

Quiet House Amid War Voices and Murky Headlines

Washington dispatch notes a calmer House yet tense as factions jockey in a conventionlike atmosphere. Alarming reports recount a deadly atrocity in Altoona with children’s bodies found in a cave, prompting a conspiracy scare and calls for inquiry into local corruption and public safety.

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