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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1847
Page
2
The Squire prepares to depart with his wife and family as neighbors gather at his home. Margery auditions guests while Missinster blesses the trip, praising the couple's virtue. the community bids farewell with prayers, applause, and hopeful good wishes for safe return.
The readable text lacks clear facts or events. It references prejudice and race but provides no names, dates, places, or outcomes to summarize into a factual newspaper item.
The article critiques government policy on the Mexican war, noting journalistic contradictions and uncertain goals. It argues war costs, debt, and broader harms to the nation, including casualties, corruption, and loss of public trust, while warning against conquest for its own sake.
The regular monthly meeting of the Court of Probate will be held at the Probate Office on Monday afternoon next at 2 o clock.
Local readers are urged to stop throwing coal ashes and cinders into gutters and sidewalks as they clog water flow and hinder surveyors. In Europe news sparks a rise in bread, cotton, and flour markets, with English markets fluctuating and a possible shift on the next packet.
TianeLn escaped a murder charge and was sentenced in Massachusetts State Prison for adultery with Mann Bickford. He had pleaded guilty but sought to withdraw and face trial. the court refused. The defense argued extenuating circumstances, but the court found no mitigating factors. The defendant faces three years with solitary confinement on the first day and hard labor thereafter at New Bedford. A New Bedford meeting discussed seeking a city charter with a committee slated to report on February 6.
Fragmentary report cites Mr Benton asserting influence over current Mexican War efforts and military command plans. He defends a proposed Lieut General office while accusing others of steering policy and criticizing President actions with respect to the army.
Evening prayers draw about fifty young women as hope rises for continued revival in Fountain Street Methodist Church Boston fire devastates block between Traverse and Haverhill streets. Sixty to eighty poor Irish families lose homes yet land value may rise after the blaze.
The second issue from M. Y. Beach & Sons at one dollar per year features fine illustrations and engaging writing. Notable plates include the Siege of Mercery View of Billingsgate London Castle of San Juan Dilon View of Constantinople and the Steamship Great Western in a storm. The paper is on display at the office.
The General Assembly of this State adjourned on Thursday to meet again as required by law. No business of general importance was transacted on that day.
The governor of New York issues a free pardon for all individuals jailed on antisreating charges in the state. The action clears prior convictions and restores civil rights for those pardoned.
The Packet ship Garick from Liverpool to New York went ashore on Squam Beach Tuesday evening about six o clock. She carried 300 steerage passengers and leaks badly though hopes exist she will reach port after discharging cargo.
A lament for a young child and a warning on arsenic poisonings. The piece recalls a mother’s grief and faith in redemption, then reports two arsenic cases in the village one fatal and one survived, both linked to mental distress and mistaken beliefs about the poison’s effects.
The legislature debated and passed several acts and resolutions. Key items include ratification of a travel act, compensation for the Commissioner of Public Schools, and funding for volunteers. The Senate and House recorded votes on appropriations and adjournment motions as sessions continued.
A St. Louis Republican letter details a Sioux assault near Council Bluff killing sixty Omahas and wounding many. Sixty Omaha men were slain and women and children were burned out. 73 killed and 19 mortally wounded reported in a second village engagement. Corroborating parties recovered goods and noted five Sioux killed. The report links repeated attacks on Omaha camps and references White Cloud’s raid at Cabane’s trading post.
A correspondent from the Albany Atlas recounts a mutiny on the Susan Drew dated Nov 1. The crew refused weekly washings, guardship broke down, and a squad was marooned to Rio for court martial. The report also notes a coroner's inquest on a twelve year old boy and local labor unrest tied to the New England Screw Factory.
Fragmentary excerpt reflects restitution discussion in the Senate on Mexican War terms. Mentions need for speedy honorable peace and U S policy on holding foreign territory, with reference to military orders near the frontier.
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