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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1852
Page
3
Report describes outbreaks among passengers and crew after leaving Aspinwall with over forty deaths. Names cited include Sam Johnson and Dowe among the sick listed with cholera or fever, while Charler and others are mentioned in connection to cases aboard.
The Hon. Richard Rush, the last surviving member of John Quincy Adams's cabinet since Henry Clay's death, lives near Philadelphia in excellent health. He was also the sole surviving member of Madison's administration to have served as Attorney General at age thirty three.
A blaze yesterday noon damaged the hardware store of Mesers. F. and J. C. Tuber on Union Street New Bedford. The roof and upper story suffered considerable damage. The origin of the fire is unclear with vague local sources. Messrs. Jordan Gretty and Co. of Liverpool report laying the keel of a new 1000 ton iron ship for the New Orleans trade. The clipper built vessel aims to rival the fastest American ships, a bold venture for English readers.
The New Bedford Mercury reports a letter from New Bedford stating the second officer and five crew members from the whale ship George Howland escaped in a whale boat after the ship was taken by Spanish convicts at the Gallipagos Islands. They were picked up on March 12 by the brig Superior Luce of New Bedford and landed at Tombez.
A blaze on the night of the 6th at the Baldwin Gould & Co steam mill in Manchester destroyed the mill and surrounding tenements housing fifty families. The shop produced sash door and tool goods. Total loss estimated at 45,000 with 12,000 insured. Sufferers include W. S. Co. of Providence, a reed maker.
Schooner Willis Putnam arrived at Provincetown after a 14 month voyage reporting nine deaths on board nine sailors lost to sickness and one overboard. The New Haven and New London Railroad bridge near New London burned after an excursion train passage. The brig Frederick from Boston reached New York with eight passengers, its captain dying at sea, while authorities barred landings for the sick despite hospital willingness, prompting strong condemnation.
The city of New Bedford issues a proclamation calling on all citizens to aid enforcement of the new liquor law. It asks establishments and residents to support the spirit and letter of the act after the 21st inst. and to cooperate with authorities to ensure compliance.
The New Orleans electorate approves a real estate tax to fund rail connections with the North and West. Taxed property owners receive stock in the railroad companies equal to the tax value. The measure makes investors bear the risk while city improvement value rises. Also reports a Sunday fire destroyed cottages on Roxway Street with contents and outbuildings.
Fragmentary OCR passage mentions Russia and the Empress and references a German residence. No clear events, dates, or named persons provided to anchor a full card.
Public Schools announces a quarterly School Committee meeting at 79 Thames Street on Monday evening July 12 at 8 o clock. Clerk GEO B MUNRO notes the event. The report also recalls Henry Clay's death and related manuscripts and remarks.
Baltimore reports a husband fatally wounds his wife in a fit of jealousy. The note also mentions a centenarian death in Greenwich Street, recounting a long, walk-filled life from British colonial times. Tornado near Winnsboro causes extensive damage. Reports include church bishops visiting in Enoland and a bizarre kitten flying tale from Boston.
Market records show 900 beef cattle at the Brighton market with oxen cows and calves and 2800 sheep listed. Beef category notes varying quality and prices around 678 and 875 with swine and fat stock also mentioned.
The Ladies of the First Baptist Church and Society express hearty thanks for the use of the Artillery Company hall and Capt John Miller for dressing it. They also thank all who assisted in the fair held on the 5th inst and the public for their patronage. Bristol July 10 1859.
A dated testimonial from 1851 praises Dr Rogers Syrup of Liverwort and Turl for curing severe coughs and colds within days. The letter from O Sappington, with endorsements from Royal Bosworth, notes relief in 48 hours and full recovery in 4 to 5 days, urging readers to buy it from agents in New York Bristol and Boston.
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