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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1851
Page
2
A brief note indicates a gathering at Ede and E hanie's Hall in Providence scheduled for Tuesday the 28th. The message is terse with limited readable details.
Reports indicate no word from the steamer At-Moto by Thursday evening raising serious fears for the vessel and crew. The note references congressional petitions and proposed reef stationing measures discussed by representatives and shipmasters across several states.
The election results show George S Boutwell elected Governor and Henry W Cushman as Lieut Governor of Massachusetts. A letter from Ladd Superintendent of the U S Hospital of Sandwich Islands describes care for a deceased seaman’s family and the attendants’ kindness. The New Evangerion Driven has a new dress and expanded content, now a handsome temperance paper urging public support.
The Washington source independent of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports that Shaluspreeaion prevails with a uniform five cent rate for portage. The House may adopt it. a cautious initial print reduction is proposed with potential further cuts if successful.
Correspondence reveals two lawyers Hobrt and Niles convicted for using a woman to injure an old merchant and extract nearly $30,000. Niles got two years and $2000 fine. Roberts 30 days and $950. Remarks condemn petty luggers in the city and warn against preying on others. Henry Long’s case hints at perjury aided by a counselor. Bible Society distributors claim 41 630 families visited and 6 319 Bibles given since Nov 4. Rochester rappings and steamship coppering noted. Adienna Gilmore’s Boston death rumor denied. NY Railroad Co. clarification supplied.
The vessel Leake sailed from Havana with Jenny Lind and notable performers aboard for a voyage on the fourth. The Huguenots was staged that evening at the second theater to a large audience who expected Lind, while Salvi Steffanoni Nosia and Maria received strong applause. The first concert is planned for the tenth with prices modest. The Arrival of Jenny Lind diorama and poetry publications already circulate amid growing public interest.
Six four story brick houses collapsed in Twents Street, New York, with six dead bodies recovered and two buildings still to clear. Authorities blame faulty mortar. mayor and police chief assisted, investigation to be led by the Coroner.
In the Senate the usual petitions were presented after the opening. The House organized and quickly moved to the Committee of the Whole on the cheap postage bill. The second section-set rate for printed matter of two ounces at one cent. Bound books over thirty ounces mailable. Newspapers delivered in the state of printing receive half the rate. Newspapers circulating locally are free within thirty miles. Magazines prepaid receive a 60 percent reduction.
The Niagara steamer is libelled by U. S. authorities with George Sun as attorney and Mr Deven as marshal. The vessel valued at 600 000 may be confiscated with half proceeds to the Treasury and half to the impounded parties. Judge Sprague appointed appraisers Shaw Pearce and Robinson to oversee cargo and bail likely set by appraised value. Robert Browlow, butcher of the Niagara, is believed involved in smuggling and has absconded with a reward offered. officers may be required to post bonds for return to America.
The steamer Niagara, appraised at 270000 dollars by R G Shaw Pearce and J e Robinson, was released after bonds posted. U S Marshal Devens arrested Joseph Dolliver on smuggling charges. bail set at 500 dollars, examination postponed to a later date. Boston Harbor court papers and affidavits from Captain Leitch and officers forwarded to Washington.
The Bermuda shipping news lists several vessels and incidents. The brigantine Belfast was wrecked on the Bermuda south shore with total loss, brig Leander wrecked with cargo and vessel lost, crew saved by Favorite, whaling bark Wade leaking with 1500 barrels of oil, brig New York arriving with part of crew in irons, brig Pursuit wrecked off Fortune Island, barque Panchita stopping for water, Monumental City breaking down, barque Fernandina breaking Capt Thompson's arm, and Gale conditions causing crop damage in Dominica and St Lucia.
The Pa Telegraph reports a discovery by an Eastern inventor of a new drive system said to be limitless and to supersede steam power. Models are shown and a Washington exhibit si ghts are planned with patents in Europe. The writer predicts vast impact and invites belief in this era of invention.
The ship Abandier Price, Capt. Jacob Taber, from the Arctic via Honolulu after four days, anchors with a full cargo of oil and whalebone. About 3600 barrels of whale oil were bought by a New York commercial house agent within hours of arrival. Price details not disclosed.
A mill attached to Mesars Hanmer and Forbes powder works near Hertford burned Sunday night. The cause is unknown and no person was injured according to the proprietors. The scene was reportedly observed by workers on the premises.
Editor Swamy De Marys notes the vessel from the Dai ender sailed under a new system abolishing flogging aboard. Seamen show capacity for better governance by kindness. only one in three discipline violations reported to Captain McCruder since commissioning.
Hoaniete Schcrvs.-H. H. Calvin, a wealthy city resident near Westpoint, drove the family from home on Saturday and, while under delirium tremens, is supposed to have cut his own throat. The wound caused his death shortly afterward.
The Senate received petitions for repealing the fugitive slave law and referred them to the Judiciary Committee. A land grant bill for Wisconsin passed to address alleged deficiencies. Debate over ceding public lands to states drew opposition from Mr. Felch. In the House, actions on vetoes and appropriation bills stalled, while measures on coinage weight and fugitive law repeal faced procedural rulings.
The London correspondent notes the 1852 World's Exhibition will be a realized event with New York as the site and Governor's Island as the host locale. He predicts attendance from continental Europe and British subjects, praising the US government for support and forecasting Governor's Island as a center of attraction spreading knowledge, skill, and industry across the Confederacy.
A report on a feared slave insurrection in Virginia rests on a Virginia Military Institute cadet letter from Lexington flagging local Negro insurrection anxiety. A nearby letter, allegedly from a negro Baptist preacher, outlined hostile plans, prompting cadet officers to ready cadet forces. The incident is described as a veritable tempest in a teapot.
A Richmond correspondent narrates how a well known local man, on his way to a concert with ten dollars, met a distressed country traveler whose cart was broken. He gave ten dollars for repairs, missing the show. The act of benevolence is praised as superior to self indulgence, bringing quiet joy.
Paris dispatch reports four sailors from the US frigate Constitution absconded at sea near Mareeive harbor. Rougier, a local boat owner, was found dead in the harbor after their disappearance. The defendants, two English and two Americans aged from sixteen to twenty one, claim intoxication but face charges of murder as they are brought back to Marseilles for trial. Preliminary inquiries proceed under French law.
Seearreay J ee bars iee eel evening on this subject was introduced by a metaphysical concept of diverse genial manifestations. The speaker claimed a theory at considerable length, citing Bridgeport instances as deliberate deception. Mr Jack Davys testified to the effect, and Mr H Burr demonstrated experiments. The definite explanation of the Spiritual Koock ies was reserved for a future occasion.
The South anneal Report for Directors of the Far River Railroad notes a substantial improvement in finances for the year ended Nov 30 1850. Gross income totals 210080 with expenses 100068, leaving a surplus of 100312, and the board predicts the company will become a favorite railroad in New England.
A Philadelphia merchant who failed years ago and used the bankrupt law has since prospered and paid debts totaling sixty thousand dollars. The debts were long regarded as worthless and he was not legally liable to pay them.
Letters from Cape Haitian dated December 21 report Capt Mayo of the brig Leander Boston was released after the Haitian government found no proof of smuggling. U S Agent Wilson claimed $3000 damages for detention but the claim was not allowed. English steamer of war remains near the island to protect commerce.
Deputy U S Marshal Pajkinadge and Assistants De Angelia and Brown transported Henry Long to Richmond Va where he was placed in jail. A large dirk knife was found hidden on his person after arrival. Claims he played the violin in Virginia are denied as he cannot play. The Union Committee was not likely to raise funds to purchase him.
Norfolk Argus reports from Washington that none of the Marion officers or crew were aboard the Spanish vessel Donna Maria at Macao on October 20 when it blew up. All personnel are reported safe.
New Orleans reports the steamship Parific Captain Jarvis from Ohagrea and Havana with 460 passengers and California mails. The steamship Alabama from Vera Cruz also arrives with 63 passengers after a seven day detention at Tehuantepec due to a violent near miss. A collision between the Princeton and Alabama sinks the former and claims one life. cotton cargo saved.
In Marion Alabama on the 24th, R J Morse was shot by Sarah Ann Stillman wife of Jobo A Stillman. Mrs Stillman, alone with three children, fled in nightdress after firing the gun and neighbors found Morse with a fatal head wound and powder blackening. Public opinion supported Mrs Stillman amid the deadly incident.
A Memphis city official, Mr John A Chester city recorder, was shot and killed by a man claiming freedom papers that proved forged. The attacker used a double barrel pistol as Chester tried to take him into custody. the assailant confessed to being a slave and was immediately lynched by a furious crowd. Chester's 18 year old son was driven to frenzy by the sight of his father's corpse.
A morning accident at the Sectional dock on the Ubio steamer news page reports staging giving way, sending twelve men falling twenty feet onto timbers and debris. Five men suffer notable injuries. includes Edward Palmer spine injury and thighbone break, Charles McDonald severe head wounds, James Cooke arm and bruise, John Wheaton leg fracture, Robert Green arm fracture. No fatalities expected.
Father Matthew reached Pensacola on December 10 and was greeted warmly by naval yard officials and citizens. His health was reported as good. His disciples count the country’s population at over 100000.
Argentine authorities order civil and military departments to wear mourning badges. Intelligence of a death received October 26 prompts half mast displays at U S Consulate and several foreign flags. Reports indicate ongoing warlike political news with Brazil and Rosas tensions suggesting a possible future clash.
Local observers note a surge in temperance interest with Mr. Von Wagner drawing large crowds over four weeks. He appeals with earnest arguments and vivid anecdotes, causing audience admiration and strong emotional engagement at Temperance Hall where a Ladies’ Cry Temperance Society was organized with a crowded meeting.
A City Council discussion in Richmond Virginia considers broad taxes on the sale of enslaved people. Officials debate that higher taxes aim to raise revenue but may drive the slave trade from the market, with current income from such trades estimated at ten thousand dollars yearly.
The Poginmayer General has ruled that from the 15th of the month letter carriers will receive one cent per letter and a half cent for each newspaper and pamphlet carried. The new decision takes effect that day, reducing penny-post compensation by one half.
Edward Harris of our town opens Mousha de Lawes production in the former Howes Ballou factory. The facility will house at least one hundred looms and related loom machinery to produce fabric previously unavailable in the region. The community welcomes the enterprise and hopes for steady success.
Captain James Bridges reports a fatal accident at Mr Ballard Shores residence in Bayside Talbot County. A loaded gun left unattended by an 8 year old discharged striking a cradle infant age about 3 months and a visiting mother, Mrs Emma Jones, fainted after witnessing the scene. Mrs Shores and Mrs Jones sustained injuries but non fatal.
A case of interest was tried in Mobile Circuit Court where a slave owner sued the steam boat Olive owner for the value of enslaved people killed by the boiler explosion. The jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff with damages set at 1436 dollars, alleged due to engineer negligence.
The Barnstable trial centers on residents accused of assaulting a constable while on duty. Court House repairs push proceedings to a stable loft. Evidence suggests the accused are insane and not fully responsible for their actions. Some witnesses claim women were prophets and spoke by God's Spirit. The case adjourned from Monday to today.
A private despatch reports a fatal confrontation in Macon on Sunday evening between Willie H Hughes and Thomas Knight Jr Hughes defeated a municipal election candidate and struck Knight after harsh words Knight fired a shot and Hughes died minutes later Knight is brother of the man who accompanied him to Boston in search of a fugitive.
The article notes a revived skirt train from fifty years ago as a fashionable novelty. It questions practicality and suitability for different figures and temperaments, comparing it to a moustache on a gentleman, and suggests a trim may be pinned for modesty or safety.
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