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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1848
Page
2
A damaged excerpt describes a tense moment with a figure of faith and a pacified crowd. It contrasts an enfant innocent smile with a violent resolve, hinting at moral choice and two paths of influence in a troubled setting.
Newport prepares for a state tax debate as lawmakers consider broadening revenue. The discussion centers on taxing all rateable property to fund state expenses, with some opposition to higher bank taxes. The town's population is about four thousand, with forty five estates taxed to 130000 and between two and ten thousand dollars for about five hundred properties. Also noted is the ordination of Rev. John Bigelow as pastor of First Baptist Church on the 14th with a large, attentive congregation.
The M. W. Grand Lodge of this State announces an Anniversary Festival of St John the Harper in town on Monday next. A sumptuous dinner will be prepared at the Armory by Mr. John Baker for upwards of four hundred visitors, weather permitting.
The fine steamboat Anco under Captain Winslow will sail from the steamboat wharf Monday at 1 PM, reaching Fall River by 3 30 PM. Citizens will enjoy a pleasant sail and view the Empire State, the last splendid boat built, with excursion fare 25 ovnis.
On Monday evening John Adams, John Dearih, and Philip Wilson each reported thefts from their money drawers. Adams confronted a young thief last summer and warned of possible reprisals. Royal Threader faces more alleged trouble as a warning to others. Also noted is a poisoning incident in Cincinnati affecting Capt. Tromern family with several children treated successfully.
An adjourned meeting is planned at the Methodist Vestry next Monday evening to report the Temperance Society committees. Friends of the cause including Cold Water Army Sabbath school teachers and scholars are urged to attend and support the movement.
The piece condemns a Wednesday House of Representatives proposal to end flogging in the U S Navy. It argues many officers favor slavery and harsh discipline, cites foreigners in service, and calls for petitions to Congress to abolish flogging while warning politicians against political fear.
In New York sympathy grows for Mitchell the Irish leader sentenced to fourteen years transport to Bermuda. A Col Ming led scheme to raise a band for his rescue on life arrival is met with skepticism as impractical. The Journal of Commerce warns such meetings may fuel rebellion and worsen Anglo Irish tensions.
The Washington Union reports the New Grenada commerce treaty ratified by the U S Senate, trimming heavy duties and promising U S access across the Isthmus of Panama via natural routes or a future canal while guaranteeing neutrality and sovereignty. It also limits private armies in wartime and standardizes vessel patents under each nation’s laws. A separate note covers a New York swindle case involving forged warehouse documents and large grain advances.
A garbled summary of international battles and late 19th century notices describes Haitian fighting, a July issue note, and a popular advertisements review. It notes Irish sympathy meeting disruption in Brooklyn, mayoral enforcement of Sabbath laws, telegraph outages, lightning strikes on Grace Church spire, and fires in Hoboken including the Post Office.
From Mexico City officials report that the Senate amended treaty passed by the Mexican Senate and House, exchange expected soon. Peace Commissioners Sevier and Guiterrez inform arrival to Quenetano with Mexican escort Colonal Errera, welcome by Minister Rosa and Governor Japon. City celebration includes fireworks and bands as they await further dispatch to the United States.
Dublin dispatches report rising agitation in Ireland with address by the Sriary Confederation signed by Mr Smith OBrien urging armed resistance to protect invaded liberties. Charles Gavan Duffy advocates dissolving two associations for a new broad collective with a Cabinet like leadership amid growing unrest.
Eye witness account details a mob attack in St Pierre Martinique with 33 to 34 insurgents burning homes killing a man, and public revolt as slavery is proclaimed abolished. The governor failed to aid rescuers as flames spread through La Lingnoite street and surrounding houses. The dispatch also notes boundary commission appointments and a Tuspan distress report along with a New York court manslaughter case.
Richit reports three midshipmen Budd Stevenson Walter Queen and James Jahingon were dismissed from the service after an encaped duel at the naval school polia Queen was severely moanded by tergoson in the incident, authorities say.
Fragmentary telegraph notes from Mexico describe unrest and disputed authority in various states. Reports mention deserters, prisoners, and an explosion affecting local residents, with scattered details on civilian occupations and security actions.
The scene near a village on Tuesday night features a theft and attempted arson with books and papers burnt. A desk stash yielded $40, silver, and a powdery hazard noted. A $100 reward is offered for the perpetrator's detection as authorities anticipate arrests.
Three young men were arrested Tuesday for possessing thirty counterfeit bank notes purporting to be issued by the Agawam Bank of Springfield. Names given include George M. Gibson, Robert Brewster, and Charles C. Lineuly. They appeared before Justice Cushing, waived examination, and were held in bail of $2000 each. Gibson and Brewster were committed to jail, Lineuly posted $500 bail to appear in July.
Manchester resident Enoch H. Perry robbed of 402 dollars from his pocket while asleep aboard a vessel. The Heroin left New York with 62 passengers and 200000 dollars in specie. Zurich carried 192900 in specie for Livra. Vessel notices report on behalf of Rev Foote and mission details for Syria. Crew rescue accounts from the bark Robert wreck off St Andrews. Mexico dispatches note the brig Helen arriving from Vera Cruz and treaty ratifications at Queretaro. Martinique arrivals report racial tensions in Ponce and a French schooner passenger influx with slave upheaval warnings.
A man attempted to board the Empire steamer at the Fall River wharf yesterday as it prepared to depart. He fell into the water and was rescued after two near-drownings, suffering only minor injuries but prompting a call for a gratuity to the crew.
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