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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1846
Page
2
The Bristol Chronicle reports the Senate voting 38 to 19 to urge the President to negotiate with Britain on the Oregon issue. Peace hopes rise that accord may end the long dispute and restore commerce and confidence. The state Legislature will convene at Newport on Monday next, the 22nd.
Correspondence from Newport June 18 1846 describes the U S Circuit Court for Rhode Island opening with Judge Wood presiding and Rev Thayer delivering the invocation The docket includes the Corinthian ship copper sheathing case with D Wolf as agent and trial of Fearing Blackmer for Corinthian supplies The Grand Jury returns several bills including a pension related marriage certificate forgery and discussion of presidential candidates General Taylor and Scott with anti military sentiment noted The article closes with market optimism after Mexican war news and temperance resolutions in Jamaica New York
The article praises the Stonington Road service with courteous staff led by J Blaisdell and agent J H Richmond, urging speed and pleasant passage to New York. It mentions Captain Thayer’s Temperance stance on the Knickerbocker, Jamaica visit to Col Brenton, and praise for Temperance advocacy. It notes the death of Hon G W Terrell in Austin and Illinois census figures, plus U S ships Columbus and Vincennes at Bogue Forts.
A reader tour of Mount Auburn highlights monuments rich in memory and art. The guide notes Rev. Wm. Ellery Channing, the Binney tomb with Emily’s epitaph, a child’s resting couch sculpture, a funeral chapel rising amid pines, a loyal hound memorial, and portraits of Judge Story and John Lowell. The guide praises thoughtful inscriptions and elegiac landscapes.
A correspondent from the New York Commercial Advertiser describes Mount Auburn cemetery and the Niagara cataract as moral and sublime scenes. He contrasts the peace of the graveyard with bustling life outside and reflects on mortality and the coming resurrection. The piece ends noting the Mexican war outlook and the Oregon treaty signing with Buchanan and Packenham present.
The Great Western arrived in New York after a 16 day passage from the 30th, with London telegraph updates on U.S.-Mexico war news. Reports note Queen Victoria’s birth of a fifth child, Cambridge news from Liverpool, and Prince Albert’s Liverpool visit planned for July. Gansevoort Melville’s remains are sent home, while Prince Louis Bonaparte’s escape from prison is whispered.
Five days after Europa the steam ship Caledonia arrives at Bottom at one thirty. Reports say ministerial orders sent ships of war to the Gulf of Mexico to reinforce the US and Mexico conflict. Paris papers note uneasiness and predict U.S. conquest of Mexico.
Dispatches from Vera Cruz and Charleston describe Mexican political shifts with Bustamante to head the government, Paredes's likely march on Matamoros, and Bravo in ad interim seat. The blockade, royalist finances, and clergy payments are flagged as dire. New Orleans news mentions Taylor’s son, Mrs Page wounded, and British naval plans near Tampico. Henry Middleton dies in Charleston. Treaty referred to Foreign Relations Committee.
A catastrophic blaze at Theatre Royal on St Lewis Street in Quebec City engulfs the building after a camphene lamp over set. Reporters describe a crowded house, a failing staircase, and a mass of calcined bodies as rescue efforts collapse. Forty-six bodies recovered. death toll feared higher. The city mourns. Elisha Burritt sails for England with citizens’ messages.
Fragmentary 19th century note lists Camanches and other tribes and names commissioners including J Cal Lewis and G J Wilson. Mentions Indian treaties, aims to treat with multiple tribes such as Ton-ke-way Waco Witchata To-wack-s-ale Anno-dor-rol Caddo Delaware and others, with a count around 50 000 and references chiefs and hopes for settlement and peace.
Congress debated Walker Tariff proposals aiming to raise duties 20 to 80 percent on tea coffee and more while considering Treasury note issues and a $12 million funding shift. A resolution to delay treaty action until public input failed. Messages reported deficits and revenue projections with calls to finance through loans or notes amid a stalled Oregon settlement and various foreign affairs notes.
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