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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1851
Page
2
An expedition guided by a wary leader traverses a perilous cavern system. The party battles fear in a waterfall rush and narrows to a dark cavern where survivors face unknown dangers and a potential betrayal. The guide departs with boats and leaves the group to endure the aftermath.
The chapter describes guards armed with knives tomahawks and muskets over bound captives awaiting death. A misstep by a drunken intruder triggers panic as the crowd reacts while torches cast a red glow on swarthy guards and restrained prisoners.
An intoxicated man resists orders as guards mock and a drunken exchange ensues over a canteen said to contain poison. Pogetha clutches the flask, tumbles and is helped by peers while Indigenes jeer and drink from the vessel before guards resume duty.
The July 4 events in Bristol featured a morning rain but clear skies by ten, a procession to the Congregational Church with the Bristol Newport Artillery, choir performances, and a satirical yet tasteful discourse praising free institutions. Newport Artillery and local Bristol troops impressed in new uniforms, while a Niagara Fire Company visit added pomp and festivity with a clambake at Locust Grove.
A damaged fragmentary report describes a sharp vivid lightning event with loud thunder. It mentions clap boards ripped off and no other damage known at the time. The account conveys chaotic weather impact with emphasis on the lightning and thunder.
In a letter to the editor residents condemn widespread fireworks violations last week. The writer cites Hope Street cracker incidents and urges the town council to enforce Sec. 4 requiring licenses for sales and use with a ten dollar penalty per offense.
Jeremiah Lewis Diman of the town received the Bachelor of Arts degree at Brown University's commencement held Wednesday.
Among Arctic passengers from New York to Liverpool on Saturday were His Excellency Gov. Alnex and Bravroxy Auten Esquire with his wife and son from Providence.
The Providence Journal reports a Wednesday commencement marked by spirit and a literate audience. The Meeting House drew a well filled, highly intelligent crowd with alumni and literary guests near usual numbers despite light street attendance and rainy weather.
The advertisement proclaims Mr G H Reynolds as agent for Warner's suction and forcing patent pump. It boasts the pump as one of the best of its kind, with premium awards from fairs, easy operation, and a strong water jet reaching thirty to forty feet, useful for households and fire safety.
The issue arrives with bold claims of equal value to prior numbers and features a varied list of items such as Mignon and Her Father, The Last Visit, Window Curtains, Music, Garden Decor, Model Cottage, Cottage Furniture, Sulky Winding, Undersleeves, and Robe De Neu. Postage reduced to two cents per number and subscriptions accepted at the Newspaper Depot State.
LP Ice Cream and Sparkling Soda of rich flavor may be found at Wilcox's Fran and Confectionary Store Hope street. Those who wish to pass a few moments on a hot evening in partaking of these luxuries will find Mr. Wilcox and his pleasant companion ready to wait upon them.
The Baltic with 94 passengers docked in New York after a swift Atlantic crossing. London suffered a major warehouse fire near London Bridge causing extensive damage and losses. Reports cover UK Parliament debates, Hyde Park contributions, and Irish and French political developments.
Suburban St Paul notes discuss a public affairs scene with mentions of the Senate of guaranty and maintenance amid alleged unfair coverage by Wiesea paper. Astra Commander calls for suspension of Hamburg Civic actions due to fear of 10 900 armed citizens provoking troops, signaling potential outbreak risk.
The Empire City arrived from Chagres on July 26 and Kingston on the 29th with mails to Jane 1, a large gold bar, and 375 passengers including John L. Stephens, Panam Railroad president. The first locomotive dawned at Navy Bay on the 4th and the road work progresses rapidly. The Georgia bringing Havana dates to July 9 arrived at 5 p.m. with Cuba news lacking notable details.
A July Empire City report notes Dorsey and brothers bound for the States sobbed over a $5000 loss. A whaling ship on a second voyage from Panama faced partial failure but seeks profit. John Morse, late master of the barque Sarah of Edgartown, died in Paris. Kingston papers report Jamaica rioters convicted with 26 sentenced.
The steamship Louisiana under Captain Lawless arrived from New Orleans with dates to the 15th. It completed the New Orleans to bar and wharf trip in 36 hours 36 minutes, the fastest on the line. Lawless plans another voyage to New York to bring a faster passenger steamer, then retakes command of the Louisiana.
The Louisville Courier notes a cholera outbreak with high mortality in Brandenburg with seven deaths and panic causing near desertion. Cincinnati reports 43 cholera deaths between June 2 and July, blamed on imprudence by the Board of Health. Memphis sees sixteen deaths in a single week, also linked to imprudence. About 25 convicts at Alton prison have died from the disease.
Captain Mybil arrived in New York on Monday reporting a vessel he spoke with at sea. The other ship said a fire had consumed a vessel carrying about two hundred fifty people aboard. The weather was rough, so details were scarce and all aboard were believed lost. The burning vessel was said to be bound for Mobile.
A Jenny Lind concert in Hantgoro last night ended in a riot as tickets were sold to favorites before the advertised sale. Doors opened late, crowds outside yelled, windows were broken, and Jenny Lind was hurried out a back door as the disturbance grew.
The Commonwealth reports a fatal assault in Medford on a Saturday evening. John Ford was struck on the head amid a drunken brawl at a north Medford house and died instantly. An inquest found death from a blow by an unknown assailant. No arrests had been made as of Sunday morning.
A man arrested on suspicion of involvement in a Milford murder near the house of Mr. Ford on Saturday night is in Worcester jail awaiting examination on the 17th instant.
A man accused of forging currency was captured after a Baltimore trip. Evidence showed he visited a Philadelphia house on Thirteenth Street near Poplar, where a receipt book and counterfeit coins were found. The U S District Attorney has evidence to convict and about $200,000 in counterfeit coins were seized.
John Donnelly, a guatch manufacturer, is arrested on a charge of shipping lucifer matches to Charleston without required written notice for dangerous goods. The cargo, emitting phosphorus fumes, nearly endangered the ship and all aboard. The case will be heard in the United States District Court next week.
A Friday afternoon explosion at Jody Potter's ice cream shop near the Commissioners' Hall Southwark sent fireworks and debris flying from a window and table. Four children and Mr Potter's undertaker Mr Bowen's party were badly burned, as neighbors and the Weccaco engine crew contained the blaze in a frame building.
Large crowds converged on New York for a festive Fourth of July. Hundreds of Canadians joined locals to witness parades and veterans, while fireworks lit every square and park. The pyrotechnic display drew thousands of spectators as rockets and Roman candles brightened the city.
The Washington ceremonies for the corner stone of the Capitol featured General Scott and Commodore Morris leading a grand procession with civic, military, naval, and Masonic groups. The event included a Senate prayer, hermetically sealed tablets, and a Webster address lasting about two hours with improvised reflections.
A lightning strike on Tuesday at the Ebenezer Carper house in Allleborough injured four. The fluid fire damaged the roof timbers, window, clock, and furniture while the four occupants, including Mr. Draper and Mr. Barney, suffered burns but survived after prompt cold-water treatment.
Aids failed to save a young man about 22 during a baptism of cold sea as the Kennebec neared Ro'eh joa Satayjlay. He removed his coat and leaped into the water after another crew member, and despite lowering the boat and strenuous efforts he died. A prayer book bearing the name William Murray was found in his coat pocket.
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