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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1849
Page
2
A long narrative arc shows Elsie’s heartbreak over Philip and social ambitions of Squire Stewart, with a widow facing relocation to city poverty and a parsonage sale hint. The text closes with cholera reports in Cincinnati and readings from St Louis and Orleans steamers, plus moral reflections on digging for gold and California myths.
A brief excerpt from the Journal of Commerce ponders California's gold as a measure of value, arguing wealth fails to buy happiness. It contrasts wealth with contentment and notes that even the rich may feel poor without virtue, citing moral reflections on fortune and fate.
The Bristol press reports a January 2 1849 discussion brewing nationwide about flogging sailors and provisioning crews with intoxicants. A New York Auburn meeting heard Mr Haynes issue testimony on naval abuses, with Gov Seaward urging prohibition of drinks and the lash. Bristol Whigs then named delegates to the Providence convention led by Capt Gardner with secretary Hayes.
The Hon. Olney Ballon dies at his Cumberland home leaving a respected mark on the community. A Boston letter reprints a California brother’s warning of extreme gold region suffering, urging immediate shipment of provisions to San Francisco amid famine and unrest. The Water Cure Journal’s first 7th volume is reviewed with note on Hydropathy unfamiliar to the writer.
The New Bedford Whale Fishery Shipping List shows 581 ships and 21 brigs and 32 schooners totaling 106110 tons on Jan 1. Compared with 1848, fewer vessels and smaller tonnage reflect losses at sea and withdrawal of larger vessels from the right whaling fleet.
The Salem Register reports Capt Varney arriving with California gold and a new steamship replacing the King Philip under Capt Brayton. A notable donor presented a library to a company bound for California. Passenger sailings rise as hundreds embark, with dozens of vessels at Boston and New York awaiting departure. The piece also notes the Pamings art exhibit and the death of Mr Sevier Lon, former U.S. Senator from Arkansas.
Mesers Reed and Citler, proprietors, moved their shop from 54 Chatham Street to 33 India Street Bunton. Their advertisement appears in another column.
The steam boat Empire State at Pall Silver Wharf caught fire on Saturday night and burned until Sunday morning when it was scuttled. The hull is badly damaged though the engine remains upright and the furniture survived. The fire, blamed on accident, led to the captain and Lazarus Durden being injured. Insurance stood at 00,000. Thirty six thousand letters were shipped to Liverpool from New York via Halifax on Wednesday.
The Providence Journal reports the Rhode Island General Assembly opening with prayer, remarks on the death of Senator Dexter Barton, organizational messages, resignations and qualifications of new members, docket items, and various petitions and legislative actions including tax and divorce provisions and a possible Providence County reorganization. A New York item notes Catholic leaders considering inviting Pope Pius IX to reside in the United States temporarily, with Bishop Hughes proposing a domestic fund.
The Senate moves toward admitting California to the Union and advances a land title settlement bill. Benton opposes mineral lands by the acre while Breese seeks alternative land policy. In the House Sibley is seated as Wisconsin member and California New Mexico territorial bill set for Thursday week.
At a sale conducted by Thomas M. Home yesterday morning north of the Exchange, prime women sold for about $500 and negro men with cotton hands brought $600 to $650. The report notes steady demand for this property at fair prices, reflecting market strength.
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