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Bristol Phenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1851

Page

2

Edward rescues Lucy in Indian raid cliffhanger

In a violent storm Edward and hunter plot a break in to free captive Lucy Danforth and a companion. The lodge scene ends with Lucy and Edward escaping before a war party bursts in and Carnale is taken. the fate of all awaits continuation.

Edward Lucy Caroele Kulward Carvele Carnelo Ednard Lucy Danforth Jean Hash Hash Hanter Eudward Lacy

Execution of John Tilghman for Craven murder

John Tilghman was executed in Craven County court’s western outskirts on Saturday afternoon for the murder of Joseph J. Tilghman. A crowd estimated at 4000 to 6000 gathered to witness the event. He faced the sentence with fortitude and offered no confession, urging young men to avoid wrongdoing. He prayed aloud as the scaffold dropped.

Joan Tutcamay John Tilghman Craven County la Court Joseph J. Tilghman Wou Gould Ecafield

Confession Likely Published After Execution

A dying prisoner prepared for his fate and offered a full confession regarding the murder. The statement was recorded by his counsel with a request for publication. It is probable the confession and trial will be issued in pamphlet form by Newbernian.

Newdernian

75th Anniversary of American Independence Observance

Bristol celebrates with 6 am salvo noon bell ringing and a sunrise procession to Bristol Hotel. A military escort leads the march via State Hope Church Thames Bradford to the Congregational Church for the Declaration reading and an oration by Rev J C Riehmann. After services the procession returns to the Common for dispersal.

Bristol Bristol Hotel State Street A. M Janes F. D'Wour Bennett Sons OF Temperance Briswl Total Abstinence Society Customs and Post Office State Hope Church St Thames Street Thames Bradford Street Congregational Church J. C. Riehmann

Young Gentlemen Invited to BloomER Costume Trip to Newport

Advertisers urged to submit favors early Thursday for a Friday issue. A chance for young men to entice their ladies to wear Bloom er Costume and ride the steamer Canonicus to Newport on Tuesday next, with a free ticket for each gentleman who escorts a lady in costume.

Newport

Book Keeping Tuition Offered by Mr Scholfield

To those young men seeking thorough acquaintance with Book Keeping, the advertisement of Mr Scholfield appears in this paper. Mr Scholfield has years of teaching experience and will likely give perfect satisfaction to his pupils.

Scholfield

Fresh fruit and vegetable deliveries arranged in New York

We are informed that our young friend B S Simmons has made arrangements in New York for receiving fresh fruits and vegetables daily. Den is a good boy and a fair dealer and should be well patroed.

B.s.simmons New York Den

Mount Hore Hovel Opens as Temperance House

The old Commercial Hovel has been transformed into an elegant Mount Hore Hovel run by Mr. B Hawkine. Travelers and boarders are promised a good table, neat rooms, and attentive service. The notice endorses it to the public and friends. Workmen at the Norfolk navy yard stop work and discuss removal of some officers after a meeting and committee appointment.

Mount Hore Hovel B. Hawkine Norfolk Navy Yard Conse Stringham Tribu Res N. O. Delta

General Assembly Adopts Finance and Election Measures

Rhode Island Senate and House proceedings June 20 21 discuss committee referrals funding for Secretary of State and Treasurer offices, relief for the poor and regulation of elections. Bills on land taxes for railroad property and late voter registration are noted with adjournments and debates among lawmakers.

Eed Moewixe ENATE Senate House F. Brown Sheffield Mr. Currey Messrs. Allen Angell Babcock Barstow Brayton G. H. Browne Buffum Cate Comstock Cottrell Dana Davis Fenner Fiske Gavitt Goodwin Greene Harris Hazard Hopkins Kenyon A.uc Mathewson E. Mathewson Morey Pearce Phetteplace Purinton Roberts Robinson Stead Stone Tufi Tourtellot Wardwell Wetherell Williams Wright Nuges Anthony J. Anthony Bailey Blodget Bosworth Brownell Carpenter Chave Clarke Collins Craneton Currey Dixon Durlee Finch Hunter Johnson Olney Osborne C. C. Potter WH. Potter Rathbone Rhodes Spencer Turver Weaver Cranston Judiciary Committee Bng Phenix Bank of Westerly Committee On Accounts Iwell Buffuin Thougit Aller Siate Supreme Court Stollington Committee On the Judiciary Ovie H. Kelton Evenihe Hovsy Ann Sullivan Butler Leane Hospital Hamilton Bank of Scituate Caehier Reform School Providence Samuel B. Swan Rhode Island Union Butt Company Secretary of State Thomas Davis General Assembly Judiciary Commies

Arrival of the steamship Europa from Europe

The steamship Europa, Captain Lott, reached its dock before 9 this morning with ninety two passengers of whom sixty seven travel to Boston. Strong head winds and no square sail. no specie on freight. News from England notes dull domestic items including army and navy estimates and political moves. Emigration continues low and Galway seeks steam service to the United States. Archbishop Hughes of New York was banqueted in Liverpool with a speech gaining Atlantic interest.

Haufax Jane Europa Lott Boston Franklin Cowes Lafayette Glasgow Bertha Atlantic England Pakage Antley van Die Man's Land Itag United States Hughes New York Liverpool

Arctic Steamer Arrives New York From Liverpool with Dispatch

Four days after leaving Liverpool the Arctic docks in New York at 3 PM carrying 97 passengers including W H Philips bearer of dispatches from the American Legation at Rome. The Asia was sighted on June 20th at 230 PM at lat 42 long 61 45.

New York Arctic Liverpool Loth W.H. Philips Rome Asia England Lord Lineley London London Times Times

Thieves Stop Theft Ring. Goods Recovered in City

A burglary on the 19th injured William H. Jeocke’s store with twelve to fifteen jackets and ready made clothing stolen valued at six hundred. A horse and wagon were stolen and traced to the thieves who fled to the city. Officer C. Potter Weyl Pullen and watchmen caught the thieves in the act delivering goods to James Hagard’s second hand shop on South Main. Most stolen items from Mr Jinks have been recovered and more may follow. Arrested: Dennis Callihan Paul Bacon Henry Salsbury and James Hagard charged with receiving stolen goods.

C. Potter Weyl Pullen Jawes Hagard Nor Main Street South Main Street Jinks Dennis Callihan Paul Bacon Henry Salsbury Hasard Staolen Prov. Journal

The Stolen Goops at Hazauo's Stort Captured

Report of a daylong search at Hazard's store uncovering stolen items identified by owners. Wm H Jenke of Woonsocket and Desmore of Blackstone recovered goods while John Kenny and Henry Salisbury linked to the Miller store robbery. Hazard held for theft and bail set in Provl Journal item, with cholera reports and river news intermingled.

Hazauo's Stort Hasard Wm. H. Jenke Woonsocket Desmore Blackstone Miller Hazard Fisher Mr Miller Henry Salisbury Potter Salisbury Callihan Bacon Stromy Alazard Misher Hagard’s Hagard Joural

Cooteria on Cap Sumner's Compand cholera update

Troops under Col Sumner en route to New Mexico from Fort Leavenworth showed limited cholera impact. Report says only twenty to thirty deaths by the 10th, with Dr Kennedy the sole fatality among officers. Illness blamed on berry consumption and impure water. panic caused some sixty to seventy deserters before conditions eased. Major Chnton’s Arkansas-bound command encountered by Mr Wolffe fifty miles from the fort, reported all well.

St. Louis Dirve Council Bluffs Col Mitchell Ie Monette Jefferson Barracks Luke Lea Fort Leavenworth Galena Cap. Sumner Col. Sumner New Mexico Walle Saranac Council Grove Kennedy Wolfe Wolfla Chnton Arkansas Wolffe

Insurance assessment questioned by Granville opinion

The Granville Insurance Company presents a legal opinion on assessments levied on premium notes by the Washington County Mutual Insurance Company. It warns Vermonters of a suspected final haul and urges policy cancellations if required, claiming the Washington company may not exist and offering defense instructions if lawsuits arise.

Union Whig Granville Insurance Company Washington Gownty Menal Insurance Company Peraune Cory Frank R. Faylor Partners Mutual Insurance Company Montpelier Washington Co N. Y Washington Mutual Insurance Company I. W. Taomreon Granville

Indian newspaper aims to illuminate native rights and history

The New-York Evening Post notes Geoase Corwax plans an English Indian paper in this city. Copway the Ojibhe chief will edit to present aboriginal history customs and life, while fostering mutual understanding between Indians and Americans and avoiding partisan controversy. It seeks support from respected local figures.

Geoase Corwax Newsparca Copway United States N. Y

Old Lady’s Hair Regrows Thick After Illness

A Boston Journal correspondent reports an elderly woman, seventy four, who lost hair after a sickness two years ago. A year ago new growth appeared, now covering her head with dark chestnut hair seven inches long and glossy, resembling that of a healthy young woman.

Io Shelly Boston Journal

Prometheus Set for New York to San Juan Route Milestone

The Niaga route to the Pacific nears completion with the new steamer Prometheus to depart New York on the 14th for San Juan. Passengers will travel by river and lake to within twelve miles of the Pacific, then continue by steamship to the Califo port for onward ocean service.

Paat Niauga Pacific Prometheus Willeut New York San Juan Lansport Califo

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