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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1855
Page
2
Mr. Enoch Train who endured a brutal assault at Dorchester on Monday has seen a positive outcome as his long standing rheumatism has entirely left him.
Rosetta Reed aged 17 and Sarah Livingston aged 22 living with Mrs. Melville at 29 Gouch Street attempted to end their lives by arsenic after love disappointments. Reed died after violent symptoms and lingering illness. Livingston survived in a perilous state. Reed’s father Charley Reed of Ashuelot New Hampshire linked to motive. inquest planned. Livingston from Brunswick Maine refuses to name relatives.
The rain fell all day Sunday and into noon Monday swelling the river. Lower city wharves suffered injury and lumber floated away. Canal Street cellars flooded. Reports from the East and South note violent weather and freshets on streams.
Among the passengers detained by the washing away of a portion of the Fairhaven Railroad on Thursday who did not reach this city in time to be accounted for.
A fragment suggests a gentleman was in the city tied to a local event or remark, with unclear details. Further context is needed to identify the person, place, or purpose of the visit.
A 1855 Bristol op-ed warns against foreign influence seeping into republican life. It urges Americans to resist European fashions, luxury, and monarchical ideals, stressing self-reliance, distinct American institutions, and pride in national character.
Report notes a Wednesday night snow storm leaving the earth covered and a Thursday with pleasant weather followed by another snow storm and hopeful signs of a heavy fall at the time of writing.
The report notes extensive sea coast effects with washed roads and a lack of protective stone walls as high tides batter shores. Shipping suffered with several vessels sunk and buildings unroofed from Baltimore to Philadelphia, while Albany expected rising water and flood conditions. The rail line near the harbor flooded and locomotive fires extinguished by deep waters.
The market steadies with relief in money pressures and a brighter prospect as spring nears. Commentary notes railroad plans to add a public hall to boost revenue, a cosmopolitan city scene, temperance progress under Mayor Wood, storm damage, and maritime events including ships New Era and Great Republic.
On Wednesday around one o clock the Mail Stage returning to Providence upset south of Charles Fales residence. A horse team veered and the stage veered into a gutter, injuring several passengers including Mrs Eveline Gladding who suffered a severe facial wound. The driver was bruised and horses fled before being stopped. A second stage and harnesses were sent to resume travel to the city.
Soup houses have been set up in Newport and Fall River to feed the poor with a sufficient one meal portion daily.
A violent storm causes extensive damage with downed trees awnings and fences. A Reed Street house under construction collapsed injuring the Third Ward school, prompting suspension of classes. The Schuylkill Bridge near Market Street lost section of roofing and about one hundred feet of structure.
Theodore Parker's trunk at Back street boarding house contained 29 50 in cash and a 10000 note. Two French women matched the bills but were discharged for lack of identification after arrest. Mr Jones Proctor at Mechanic's une had two rye items stolen on Saturday night from ergo.
A Bristol column denounces the Te graph project as facetious and questions funding from town residents. The piece lambasts wealthy critics for not supporting improvements and mocks claims of public spirit while urging contributions to aid travelers and notable visitors.
Reported Russian force compiled from decrees lists 490 000 in six armies plus another 120 000 in Asiatic provinces and Amur mouths, totaling above 600 000. The breakdown covers the Gri mea Sevastopol Black Sea Army Danube Poland Baltic Great Reserve and Asiatic garrisons.
The New Orleans Bal Letter reports twenty nine steamers arrived at the port last Sunday carrying Western produce. Rivers except the Missouri are clear and free, signaling a busy levee period unseen in years. A tax reform bill in New York State faces opposition as church and Catholic societies resist changes to church governance.
A fragmentary note from the Board of Foreign Missions argues that funds spent on buttons and linen costs could instead support orphans, claiming the expenses are sufficient to cover more than par one. The text reflects a stance urging restraint on clothing and accessory costs to aid charitable work.
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