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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1858
Page
2
A denunciation of political corruption argues that officials neglect duties for personal gain. It calls for faithful public service, warns against bribery and demagoguery, and urges citizens to demand integrity in elections to curb violence and disorder.
Town observes Independence Day with local subscription funding after last meeting voted no public appropriation. Processions, firing of cannons by Bristol Artillery, bells tolling, prayers, and a parade past the State House mark the day. Spectators enjoy costumed groups including a curious ومن antique Horrides.
Edward Wheatdh Esq, marshal, with W R D Wolt and Charles Norris, led a Bristol civic procession featuring four students in continental dress. The day included Church services, a reading of the Declaration, an oration by John Turner, and a dinner at DeWelf House. Antiques and Horribles entertained crowds with a mock review, bouquets, and a spirited salute. No accidents recorded.
The Ol and Candleworks of Wm. B. Spooner & Sop have moved to a new site opposite the Depot. The former spaces are suitable for the business and the location is superior to the old one. A morning Boston train left Newburyport with a fatal accident when Elizabeth Ann Lopke, aged fifty six, was crushed between cars after leaning from the train to bid her daughter farewell. A daughter was injured trying to help her. Laverne The accounts from across the country report growing crops improving.
Sale of a steam mill with coal oil and related goods listed for public auction by W Hes Beyla and L Anthony with a lot of thirty eight trees. The original capital for the establishment estimated over 1060 and the mill to be put into immediate operation.
The Fourth was marked with military displays parades and orations in Providence Pawtucket Woonsocket Warren East Greenwich Wickford and other towns. Gov Dyer Brigadier General Pitmann and staff attended services while local leaders welcomed them. The day passed with few incidents and much citizen satisfaction.
Citizens were alarmed Thursday by a report a sick arrival with yellow fever reached town. The man had just come from Cuba on the schooner H B Metealf to Portland, traveled here exhausted, and is now convalescent. The notice warns against spreading such rumors.
Bristol town council rejects remissions for Corey Williston and James H. West and approves remissions for several 1855 taxes for Brooklyn residents. The petition by Benjamin M. Greene over a 1858 wagon accident is laid on the table. A. Sidney DeWolf’s bond is approved, Hugh N. Gifford named Liquor Agent at $30 yearly, five constables chosen, Robert Dunbar to manage street lamps, and $10,183 in small town bills ordered paid.
Parents urged to consider Providence Confererence Seminary with qualified principal and faculty. Emphasis on moral and intellectual culture, low board and tuition, prime New England location, and a new building dedicated on the 20th alt. Claimed as among the nation’s best educational acts.
A steam boiler at the Manchester Print Works in Smithfield exploded on Thursday causing instant death to two men and extensive property damage. A third man was severely injured but not fatally. Debris from the bodies was found in three pieces, one landing atop the main building and another about 200 feet from the boiler house. A similar incident occurred at the same works in 1853.
The week’s weather is reported as exceedingly Finn. The weather summary notes unusually cold and unsettled conditions with persistent wind and intervals of rain.
News from the era reports the royal main steamship Africa arriving from Liverpool with late advices, alongside the City of Song. India reports Shabjehanpore relief, while China and the new India Bill feed British politics. Liverpool breadstuffs market dull and general unrest noted in Canton and Canton news.
Remains of ex President Monroe were escorted from the Legation to the City Hall in a grand procession led by the 71st regiment. The coffin rested in the Governor's room until Saturday morning while thousands visited, then the 7th regiment joined the march to the Jamestown steamer for transfer to Virginia under officials including Hon. John Sequene. The Virginian committee received the remains at City Point as ships conveyed dignitaries toward Richmond.
Ex President Monroe's body reached Richmond at 8:30 am amid a large crowd. The Seventh Regiment National Guards, the governor, and dignitaries attended as a hearse carried the casket to Hollywood Cemetery for a funeral service with prayers, address, and cannon salutes.
The Norfolk Va Day Book notes operations reaching 8500 barrels since yesterday afternoon. The Caledonia bound for New York took 100 barrels, the North Carolina to Baltimore 1500, the Louisiana to Baltimore 1500, the Jamestown to New York 3500, the Pennsylvania to Philadelphia 1000. At about $3 per barrel the total value is $25500 in vegetables in two days.
In Taunton a drunken affray among Broun Holt William Holt Michaelly Peter Conway and others led to Holt falling on his face and dying. An inquest found death due to excessive excitement from intoxication and blows from unidentified assailants. Holt, 30, unmarried, worked at the Old Colony Iron Works. Brady and Conway are under arrest.
A steamer bound for Red Wing Minnesota burned with about 75 aboard. Seventy two people were saved while 3 passengers and several crew members were reported lost including Johnnite Holly Pors Jacapa Lydia Porter. Property loss estimated at $50,000 with no insurance.
Three vessels reach quarantine after Cuba port voyages. The Grotto from Richmond Maine loses its captain at sea and other crew stricken by yellow fever. the Suzanne from Atatan sae to Green ier has all crew ill and a captain dead at sea. the Greenland from Havana arrives with Capt Varnum in charge, his wife and son died in Havana, and most of the crew sick.
Harvesting has begun across the state with wheat and rye ripening quickly after a warm dry spell. Eastern Shore reports progress, with expected abundant yields in quality and quantity. Oats look good, corn needs rain, timothy is being cut, and farmers anticipate a plentiful harvest if favorable weather continues.
A St Louis letter dated July 1 notes marked crop improvements since cessation of ruin. Wheat yields look unusually large and near average. Weevils and ruin mongers are discredited as corn and other crops benefit from favorable weather, with expectations of abundant harvests nationwide.
The British ship Grotta, captained by Nichols, sailing from Sagua la Grande with sugar bound for Liverpool, was towed into Quarantine after its crew, including the captain and most of the crew, succumbed to yellow fever. The captain’s wife directed the vessel at Sandy Hook until the captain died. only three survived. The ship was towed to Quarantine where the captain’s wife and two crew members were quarantined, and the captain’s body was interred ashore.
The town illuminated its streets on Tuesday night after the posts committee confirmed setup, exceeding expectations. Citizens, especially ladies, crowded the streets to witness the glow, and a local advocate celebrated with fireworks, calling the event a holiday-like occasion in Warren Telegraph.
The Wilmington Journal reports on the morning of the 29th ult. Joshua Rouse, recently released from an insane asylum, killed his father wife and two young children at their home near Whiteville in Columbus County. A boy escaped the killer, alerted neighbors, and Rouse was captured and securely jailed.
The Boston Advertiser reports the loss of schooner Laura Frances, sailing from Salem, after a near twenty four hour ordeal. Captain Bullock and two Rockland men survived, while Edward Cobb and Albion Duncan died at sea. The vessel valued at 5000 dollars, owned by William McN. No insurance.
Washington correspondence of the New York Journal of Commerce asserts that those eager for war in Utah will not be disappointed. It contends Governor Cumming’s prudence and humanity are lacking while remarks on U. S. troop dispositions and Gen Harney’s discretion note that the war proceeding is not prevented.
A man aboard the schooner Mart near Chicago climbed to the topmast head and tore off the gilt ball before plunging into the water feet first. He was rescued, hospitalised with serious injuries after surfacing from a long submersion. The leap measured about 170 feet.
In Somerville Maas a man named William McNabb stabbed Michael G. Duran with a common pocket knife during a dispute over words to a woman at John McKenna’s house. The wound pierced the heart and caused almost instant death. McNabb threw away the knife and resumed his mowing before being arrested.
A cage accident at Thomastown Colliery in Schuylkill County Pennsylvania on the 29th killed four men and five boys. The cage detached, dropped two hundred forty feet, and the victims were brought to the surface in a mutilated state. Two men were married with families.
On Monday near four in the afternoon Philip Birney a painter resident of Fulton street South Danvers attacked three men with a sword cane after a dispute over a protruding fence called a spite fence. George Price and Joseph Gray were stabbed and John Price beaten. all are young married men. Dr S A Lord treated the wounds and said George Price may recover but inward bleeding risk remains. Birney and his son were jailed in Salem to await examination.
A New York Journal of Commerce correspondent urges immediate free cold water for sun stroke. Lay the victim in the coolest spot and drench with bucket after bucket of water from head to foot until revival signs appear. Salt water is preferred if available and no death should follow with prompt treatment.
An item hints Queen Victoria may appear in the venerable grandmother role soon as a pledge of the loves of Prince Frederick William and his will is presented to Prussia. The title has been rare in England since Queen Caroline's death in 1739, with only two grandmothers noted before Victoria's child.
Dry goods dealers West and Caldwell of New York suspended during the fall crisis and were released by creditors at fifty cents on the dollar. On July first creditors received the remaining balance totaling 36,000 dollars, with no obligation to pay the rest. Such noble conduct is deemed worthy of record.
New York City inspectors report during the week show 31 fatal sun stroke deaths and 31 dropsy cases, plus 10 brain inflammation deaths. Total deaths for the week reach 447. In Farm County crops, hot weather accelerates growth with a strong yield outlook though corn lags behind the others.
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