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Bristol Phenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1846

Page

2

Unclear narrative fragment with names and reflections

A fragmented diary like scene describes characters Mrs Fair Eett Peggy Lane and an orphan girl in a cottage setting. The text hints at themes of sunshine happiness fear kindness and a wedding day with references to Fairweather and Tiasianary of sunshine. Some names appear scrambled or garbled.

Shivai Willy AM Mrs. Faireet Peggy Lane Mra Fairweather

Providence Assembly Notes Vote and Bills in Session

The Providence General Assembly proceedings describe adjourning sessions on June 25 and 26 with votes on contested elections, committee referrals, and various resolutions. An act to incorporate the Providence Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church passed, and amendments to a charter for the New York Providence and Boston Company were postponed.

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Rhode Island General Assembly Adjourns to East Greenwich

The journal notes ongoing amendments, elections and appointments for Bristol, Newport, and Warwick counties. It records the governor, successors, and officials including Justices of the Peace and Railroad Commissioners, with adjournment to meet in October and discussions on private oyster bed locations.

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Seventieth Anniversary of American Independence Observed

The Bristol celebration marks the 70th anniversary with sunrise noon and evening salutes by the Bristol Artillery and bells rung at set times. A procession forms at the Bristol Hotel proceeding to Congregational Church for music prayer and readings, honoring Declaration of Independence and nation’s unity amid border disputes and a war with Mexico.

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Wreck of the Sutlej Casts Shadow Over Newport

News from Newport reports the brig Sutlej wreck off Gay Head with about thirty lives lost. Passengers were mostly Scottish families bound for Maryland. rescued names and listed missing are given, as several vessels assisted near the Sow and Figs rocks.

Newport News Sutlej Pictou Wilder Hingham Stevens’ Wharf Graham Fall River Maryland Gay Head Cutterhunk Saveo Margaret Bowie Robert Bowie George Oliver Mary Oliver Robert Oliver Jennet Oliver Isabella Oliver Hugh Oliver Johan Oliver John Howat James Howat Michael Howat Thomas Fatkin John Fatkin Jane Love David Love Ellenmith Margeret Bowie Christie Bowie Mr Bowls Alaxances Bowls James Bowie Jennie Bowie Elizabeth Owat Agnew Howat Margaret Fatkin Peter Fatkin Alexander Love Jesse Love Margaret McMillen Elizabeth McMillen Ann McMillen Hugh McMillen Wm. McMillen Jannett McMillen Robert McMillen Margaret Denoon Marrien Denoon al Peso Daniel McLean William Fraxier Jer Catherine Frazier Effy Wier Joanne Dusky Sally

Funeral of Local Victims Draws Deep Public Grief

Reports describe a mass funeral after a Saturday disaster with bells tolling and crowds surrounding the church. The service was led by Peter P. Remington and followed by charity from Odd Fellows lodges and a broad clergy response with generous congregational donations and private gifts.

Odd Fellows Zion Churely Thayer Congregational Church Trinity Church Hall Zidane Tog Tet Baptist Smith North Cry Free Will Philips Tiat Javkeon

Fire devastates Saint John stores and ships in Newfoundland

Reports from Quebec describe a devastating fire at Saint John Newfoundland with nearly all ashore structures burned except two stores. Militants and soldiers reportedly attempted to suppress the blaze, with many ships and a large oil stock likely lost. Fishermen face hardship as provisions for the cod fisheries grow scarce. Saint John, population around 90,000, has suffered multiple previous conflagrations.

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