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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1846
Page
3
A lengthy Washington dispatch describes merchant fears England may fight over Oregon before 1848. It critiques Whig leaders and Calhoun, warns of a coming clash with Britain, and notes a naval build up amid broader political maneuvering shown by the Boston and New York papers.
Week ending January 12 markets quiet after late Tuesday sale. 850 bbl NWCoast at 9 ¾? 1020 SSea at 30 1-2, 150 bbl unmerchantable at 99c, Friday 500 bbl NW ground term at 30 30 1-2 and 31, cash leaving about 1700 bbls Farhaven. Also promotes Peter's Pills and Folger's All-Healing Balm with testimonials and local sales through Dr L W Briggs.
The notice states on the sixth inst a marriage of John W. Oman Jr of Middletown to Mary Anna Burdick second daughter of Isaiah Burdick of Newport. The brief item names both families and locations involved in the nuptials.
Warren mourner Betsey Carr aged 29, daughter of Capt William Carr Jr. Elisabeth Martin aged 2 years 3 months died as did shipwreck victim George Smith officer aged 24 near Warren. Mary Elizabeth Brownell aged 3 years 5 months died in Newport. Arthur C G Southwick Esq aged about 53 in Albany. John Robertson aged about 60 in Fall River.
Maritime notices list arrivals at Newport Providence and Warren from December 10 to 18 1846 with sloops and ships including Advance Three Brothers Coquette Meridian Chief Laurette Wm H Allen Fame Arion Portamouth and Colombo from various ports. Disasters note the Van Buren wreck near Aranges Bar and the loss of Ann Eliza near Orscock NC, plus damaged cargo and a condemned vessel after a gale.
A summary of whaling activity with ships like the South America from Ko diac and crews at Lahaina and Honolulu. Listings include vessels, owners, ports, whale quantities in barrels, and dates from August through September detailing oil totals and catch progress.
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