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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1850
Page
2
A fragmented report notes a historic treaty in which France and allied powers ratified a baring agreement. The text hints at a delayed response and a period of decline two years after the anticipated Herponse faded, leaving the outcome unclear.
Reports detail massive gold transfers from the California fleet and Pacific routes, including sums aboard the Oregon and Alabama ships, with passengers and officials such as Judge Tuarill and J. Stephens noted. Articles cover Indian conflicts near Deer Creek and Hear River, peace treaties, and evolving mining conditions in Sacramento and San Francisco.
Intelligence from California reports the death of the Rev T Sturtevant once minister of the New Jerusalem Social Society. His wife sailed aboard the Perseverance, and they died without a child. She and Sturtevant remain in that land, with no tomorrow.
A note from June 13 reports that the Legislative Authority has ratified a plan for the heating of Central America and that representatives are prepared to proceed. A meeting is slated for September with active opposition noted and ongoing discussions.
News from Wednesday's Mail reports the sudden death of General Zachary Taylor, former president, at his Virginia birth date November 24 1784 in his 66th year. Tributes note his military career and public service while reflecting on his legacy and fate before Congress.
The annual examination and exhibition at Providence Conference Academy East Greenwich drew many clergymen and visitors praising pupil deportment and proficiency. Rev A Stephens notes a high grading standard with no lowest marks and only fifteen demerits among four students, while the evening display showed exceptional interest.
A vivid notice extols George W. Simmons Cap Hart in Bostoggan be Ness for its splendid ready-made clothing selection and efficient service. The piece praises the establishment’s system and rising patronage while urging visitors to Houston to witness the rich goods and purchase. The Cincinnati report adds a health update noting 83 deaths in 24 hours ending yesterday noon, with many from cholera.
The town expresses deep sorrow and regret over Preside Tavnoe's death. A cannon will fire every half hour throughout the day, bells toll in mourning, and ships in the harbor fly half mast flags on shore flagstaffs.
The Providence City Council approves a set of resolutions mourning President Zachary Taylor. They praise his integrity and duty, urge national sorrow, and call for bells tolling and public business to pause during funeral services in Washington.
Several local ladies have formed the Briston Art Union and are exhibiting oil paintings and crayon drawings at the room over the Commercial Bank. They plan a monthly drawing system with twelve paintings per hundred tickets at two dollars each. Proceeds support benevolent aims and the show reflects notable taste and skill from the participating artists.
Ep Mr Watson G Haynes a seaman long aboard U S Navy ships will address the forthcoming sea men meeting Monday evening discussing flogging and rum rations. He has spoken in major cities and Providence recently and will also speak at the Methodist Church Friday evening.
The Phenix describes lush spring scenery from Pall River to Sandwich on the Cape Cod branch. It notes rapid plant growth, frequent showers, and a pine oak cedar forest belt with Wareham factories. It mentions railroads reducing waterway needs and concerns about deer and native peoples as civilization advances.
The Sandwith area hosts a pioneering glass manufacturing complex drawing crowds. A 300-employee plant runs day and night producing vast glass wares using quartz lead and borax formulas. Visitors tour all departments revealing blow moulding colouring and cutting processes.
Washington notes the funeral of the late president set for Saturday at 11 o clock with large military attendance under General Winfield Scott. The Union reports cabinet resignations after the death and Webster offered the State Department but not to act until Senate vote on compromise. Other names surface Waddy Thompson for war Evans for treasury Hopkins for attorney general and Clayton ill.
A massive blaze on Delaware Avenue and Water Street in Philadelphia caused explosions from saltpetre and a rapid spread to nearby warehouses. Firemen and bystanders fled as flames and collapsing structures sent debris into streets, with numerous casualties among men, women, and children along the riverfront and surrounding blocks.
A New York Tribune correspondent writes from Pacams in June 20m about plans to abandon the Panama railroad. He notes business activity in Panama and hints at a Pacific side port law and a Nicaragua route connection being considered.
The Georgia reports from Havana detail U S prisoners under Admiral Armero and Captain General tensions. Admirals and officials disagree on prisoner conduct with rumors of deaths and calls for harsh measures. Spaniards mobilize naval forces as volunteers drill amid war talk and sectarian divisions.
The Providence Herald reports the body of John C Nichole was found at Fields point on Wednesday evening. The cause appears to be a pistol ball wound from a pistol purchased on Tuesday in the city.
Former Albany Post Office clerk Rufus Pember was arrested on a charge of robbing the Post Office. He admits the crime and implicates two others named Bramball and Geyer, who were also arrested.
A Liberty May 17 letter states President Roberto has bought the Gallinas slave factory for 9500 dollars. This marks the end of a long coastwise slave trade stretch of about 1200 miles. Enormous numbers of slaves have been shipped from the Gallinas.
The inquest into the alleged murder remains not concluded. Evidence suggests foul play at different times, and a full report has been prepared but not yet published.
A dispatch from Halii dated the 10th to the Mail says the steamer Viceroy is fast on a tuck amidships. A tree break has been made forward. There are little hopes of leaving her.
A Delta correspondent reports Edward Doyle of New York and Gustavus Rolando of Charleston were arrested in Cardenas near Havana on June 27 1850 for preparing a fowling piece at night. The mayor of Wheeling Pennsylvania calls for fasting and prayer on July 17 to stop cholera as deaths rise. Pittsburgh and Pirrsaune report several fatal cases attributed to river boats bringing infections.
The Cunningham and Murray store was broken into last night. Goods valued at four to five hundred dollars were stolen, including broadcloths satinet doeskins and satin voot patterns. Entry was made by prying the front door and burning the lock as a reward was offered for information.
The U S Mail steamer Georgia arrived this morning and left Havana on July 4 after reaching from New Orleans on July 3. The Falcon also arrived from New Orleans. Health conditions at Havana were generally good with few cholera or yellow fever cases. Nearby U S ships Congress and Germantown anchored in port. officials varied on American prisoners reported dead or alive per British court notes. Local cholera death tallies for the week reached 119 with 93 deaths reported by the Health Department in the latest hours, including 65 due to cholera.
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