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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1843
Page
2
The article notes a prolonged drought across the region raising harvest concerns, while a recent fire at the brig Neptune’s location and a shed fire on Boari Wreet prompt local investigations. Citizens donate to aid Fall River fire sufferers, with committee members named and totals reported.
Reports describe a fatal murder charge after a coroner’s inquest in Fall River and widespread relief actions in Boston Philadelphia New Bedford and Roxbury following a devastating fire. Merchants subscribers donors and committees organized funds clothing and provisions while steamers and ships provided aid and updates from Seal Island to Havana.
News from New Orleans and Campeachy describes an armistice between Mexico and Texas and a pledge to pursue permanent peace through formal notice by the charge d affaires. Reports note Ammunition and troop movements, with commanders Moore and Ampudia active near Campeachy and Lerma as Yucatan officials consider evacuation and reconciliation.
The Washington Allston death is reported as sudden at his Cambridge residence on a Saturday evening. He is hailed as a world renowned painter whose works will be valued for their beauty and mastery. The Mercantile Journal lauds his talent, modesty, and the lasting impact of his paintings.
The report notes commissioners from Yucatan insist on all Mexican troops leaving before a lasting peace is signed. Commodore Moore remains with the Yucatanese government until the treaty is settled. The government reintroduces an oil duty of five hours per barrel from July 1, with prior free entry conditioned on ten barrels of flour and 100 bushels of corn.
A pair of clergymen opposed to admitting a candidate for deacon at St Stephen's Church in New York have published a forthcoming full disclosure about the event. Meanwhile relief efforts for Fall River fundraisers secured a $3,000 donation from a city bank after swift appeals.
A fire damaged the Rhode Island Bineta Works facility with the hot room and tools affected. One worker was severely injured, others escaped uninjured as seventy pieces were destroyed and immediate action followed to limit further harm.
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