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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1852
Page
2
A garbled excerpt shows characters Lucy and Gaz Ste in a tense exchange. The dialogue hints at fear and a warning of curses, with an ominous promise to continue.
Bristol area editorial urges temperate celebration of July Fourth in 1852 while noting national election turmoil. It reflects on patriotism, religious foundation, and the hope for orderly observance without excess as unity and virtue guide the new nation.
A column of short notices reports Morning Prayers for the 5th to discuss the nation and elections in a Congregation room with readers invited. It notes the death of Hon. Henry Cray and its national impact. Also mentions a Fall River military and fire company visit for a clambake at Locust Grove, a handwriting teacher opening a school, local confectionery offerings, and a Buffalo river port project with election context.
Town committee lays out a full day for Bristol residents with a morning salute at 6 and noon, a procession from the Bristol Hotel, church services with speakers and music, and an evening fireworks display featuring multiple rocket and candle effects. The program includes a marching order, honored guests, and safety notes for seating and procession.
A fragmented report describes a fireworks display with various named batteries and effects followed by news of Henry Clay's death in Washington on June 29. Clay died at 11:15 PM after a day of mourning. officials closed offices and flags flew at half mast as a somber mood spread through the city.
Reports from Providence Journal and Burravo note city flags half mast and store closures after Henry Clay's death. The Arcade and Errl House mourn in black, while the American Band plays dirges. Clay leaves twelve children. three sons alive, with James in St Louis and John in Ashland with his mother.
The Providence Journal notes the death of Lemuel Hastings Arnold born January 29 1762 in St Johnsbury Vermont and died in Kingston Rhode Island area on Sunday. He was of Rhode Island origin and had long resided in that state. The report mentions local rail bids and a Bristol Railroad meeting with subscriptions around 175000 and a plan to extend to 250000 by January 1 1853. A town meeting later rejected the proposal. In Maine the home of Shepherd Ham in Kittery burned after a lamp incident.
The General Assembly debates amending the Providence and Bristol Railroad Company charter. Randall Holden and Thomas G Turner are elected railroad commissioners. Bristol petition faces opposition over stock limits. Bristol town voices support amid concerns of socialism. The House and Senate reconcile on some measures as sessions adjourn.
A lengthy notice describes the coffin for Henry Clay with a cast iron burial cage, satin lining, silver handles, and laurel wreaths. It notes a large delegation to Washington for the funeral and reports crop conditions and other late news from New York and Boston.
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