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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1852
Page
2
A long fragment discusses a journalist’s reflections on editors, Willis and literary styles, Martinique descriptions, local politics, liquor permits, and a harbor fire incident. It notes residents, exiles, and a shift in town governance, with remarks on crime, public order, and a devastating shipboard fire under investigation.
On Wednesday evening a horse attached to a chaise with a Warren gentleman and lady became frightened and toppled into the harbor near the shipyard. Both occupants were rescued with only a severe fright and a cold bath. The horse swam upriver and landed near the town bridge.
A New Bedford painter fell about 20 feet from a stage into the dock while working on the ship Caravan and was severely hurt. The incident occurred Wednesday morning prompting a prompt medical response.
Hyurga's New Mercury for August is issued featuring essays by Jacob Abbot John G. Abbott and other authors. The volume includes Memoirs of the Holy Land Napoleon Bonaparte The Palaces of France A Leaf from a Traveler's Note Book and The Midnight Mass during the Reign of Terror. G W Easterbrooks of the Newspaper Depot State Street acts as Bristol agent.
The Independent Union's 7 Simmons reports a bountiful first peaches of the season. Eggs, fruits, vegetables, groceries, and preserves arrive in abundance, enriching the store’s inviting display and inviting customers to shop.
Easterbrooks offers the Life of General Scott inviting readers to obtain a copy to learn about the life character and exploits of the man expected to be the next President of the United States.
A visitor describes the Hartford Institution for the Deaf and Dumb noting its grounds with a swan fountain and goldfish. Inside a second floor recitation room a teacher guides 20 to 30 boys and three girls aged 8 to 16, as pupils communicate silently with signs amid quiet activity.
A visitor details classrooms for sign language instruction at a school for the deaf. The tour covers teaching methods, visual aids, grammar rooms, and student workshops from tailoring to shoemaking, concluding with a memorial for President Mr. Gallaudet and the institution’s overall flourishing state.
The case centers on William B. Cranston and others charged with unlawful sale and seizure of liquor by city officers. Testimony from Enos Tucker and several government witnesses led to a court judgment in favor of the officers. the defendant seeks recovery of destroyed liquor and questions future sworn proof. A separate matter covers Ellen Cummings found guilty of a liquor offense and fined $310 plus costs.
Saturday searches recovered about 100 gallons of liquor across several locations. Authorities gathered five barrels and three kegs, then destroyed the liquor by pouring it into the river at a crossing near the railroad bridge as crowds watched. The mix was noted as a detestable compound and officials speculated on law enforcement trends amid thirsty behavior.
The first complaint under the new liquor law appears in New Bedford against Dr. Clark Green for alleged actual sale of contraband liquor. The Worcester Transcript reports one seizure in Worcester with an officer swallowing seized punch, while Providence Journal notes mixed outcomes and the Salem Gazette reports the law being observed in Salem with few evasion rumors.
City reporter notes large quantities of liquor seized during the day at Brig aor a binking konseo call by the ghee r r popular. No clear details on parties or authorities.
A letter from a crewman aboard the schooner Native American dated June 28 reports the instant death of David Little son of Ragay of Newbury while at sea on a Labrador fishing cruise.
In a damaged 1852 letter fragment, a reference to an Austrian steamer in port and renewal of friendly relations with the United States appears. The text mentions Athens, an Austrian vessel, and symbols of the stars and stripes.
On Thursday last week Mr John Morrison of Leicester was bitten on a finger by a black spider. The finger swelled and grew very painful. Doctors fear the bite may have serious consequences and there is little hope of recovery.
Report from Neufellheens July 20 describes a U S ship incident where a man leapt overboard to escape service and shoreward danger but was seized by a shark. Witnesses note many sharks in these waters following the Cyane from sea as illness aboard prompts dangerous departures.
Report describes a new horse drawn potato digger that digs potatoes, separates soil, and loads into a cart as a firm walks beside whistling Hail Columbia with hands in pockets This lighthearted item notes the novelty and humor of the device from a Yankee inventor.
The Daniel Webber sailed from New York on Saturday with extra laborers for the Nicar agua Railroad. The steamer then proceeds to New Orleans to begin a semi monthly trip between New Orleans and San Juan. California news expected in under three weeks.
An attempted arrest of a fugitive in Chemung county New York ended without capture as he escaped with help from friends and fled across the border to Canada.
Journal of Proceedings of the sixty second annual Convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church in this diocese. Summary figures show 32 clergy, 283 baptisms, 217 communicants added, base 428, and 2 965 Sunday School scholars. Further contents to be announced.
The College Library is reviewed by a committee led by Valent Chatraas. The report notes 26,000 unbound pamphlets and 1529 volumes added, exclusive of 2453 or 676 volumes and 1949 special donations. The focus covers theology law medicine and related works. Cambridge.
Samuel Slocomb of Cambridge Massachusetts is reported missing after he and partner Mr entre Pas were at the American May mine on May 29. Local authorities are conducting a search.
Madame Zoulawaaky and her husband and children reach the city from Europe about a week ago. They plan to secure aid for their family, with funds reportedly raised to purchase and stock a farm and finance travel to it.
In the Belfast Signal snippet, five widowed sisters, daughters of the late John Brown, are described as living in the vicinity with their descendants, the line noting the generations of family nearby.
Fragmentary report notes an event in Madioen with local residents and a bellwether vote. Details are sparse but imply community discussion and a turnout effort.
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