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Bristol Phenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1853

Page

3

The perils of intemperance and social decay in old times

A broad discussion condemns excessive drinking linking it to crime, poverty, and ruined families. The piece cites judges, workhouses, and hospitals as victims of intemperance, and includes notes on anti liquor law debates, a Boston widow’s tragedy, and foreign affairs commentary. It emphasizes widespread social harm and personal ruin from alcohol.

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Fire destroys whale ship off Arctic coast and losses reported

Captain Pease describes a September Arctic voyage when a large whale ship caught fire and burned for 28 hours despite efforts from nearby vessels Robert Pulsford and General Pike. Two boats crews were lost in a gale on October 25 near 45 N, 177 E. The vessel sustained heavy damage, 2000 pounds of bone destroyed, and may be condemned and sold at auction in New Bedford.

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Boston and National Briefs From The Era Chronicle

A mixed set of early 19th century items covers police warnings to officers in New York about debts, a Oxford woolen mill sale and reinvestment in Vermont, a Salem bank tax raid with vault theft, murder confessions in New York, Missouri wine prospects, a Cheaville postmaster election, and Mormon doctrine on plural marriage duties as described by The Seer.

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