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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1851
Page
2
Bristol report notes Congress expected to adjourn soon with many important measures unfinished. Fortification and Tariff alteration bills among those likely to be laid over. Also mentions a Thames Street property sale and plans to begin mining coal nearby.
The regular monthly meeting of the Court of Probate will be held at the Probate office at 2 o'clock on Monday afternoon next.
On Wednesday evening at the Court House Mr Wessten of Providence addressed a crowded audience for two hours on temperance and the Sons of Temperance. He argued intemperance causes misery crime poverty and war and urged more union among temperance groups as the path to reform. He praised the old society but promoted the Order of the Sons as the sole effective force for change. The lecture impressed attendees and aimed to mobilize local support.
U S Commissioners' Court in Boston investigates alleged aid in rescuing Shadrach from the U S Court Room. The examination of Mr Davie was continued for days. he was discharged Wednesday due to insufficient evidence. Several to be examined, with bound overs for trial. The term may last long and cost the government much.
John N Peck and associates sought action on Narra gancett Bay fisheries. The petition, supported by menhaden fishers, passed the House but was not acted on in the Senate. The authors urge consideration at the May Geneva Assembly session.
A space in the Glass Palace at Loudvo is allotted to the Bible Society to display specimens of the Scriptures in one hundred and many languages. The display highlights missionary effort that has made the Bible accessible to diverse tribes and nations that would otherwise remain a sealed book.
The Iowa Legislature repealed the state's usury laws leaving parties free to set interest rates. The law only requires fulfillment of the contract and does not restrict terms.
An auction of ancient coins in Philadelphia reports prices for 1792 Washington half dollars at 18 dollars, 1792 cents at 2.12 dollars, 1838 flying eagle dollar at 5 dollars, and other Massachusetts pieces up to 7.25 dollars. Advertisements note W Baker Dorchester Cocoa with praise. The piece also mentions Hon. Orin Fowler’s health decline and a stage horse shod with chloroform causing illusions.
A Mr. Day of New York and a Holyoke Moss woman eloped and were tested at Keene New Hampshire. The man has children in New York and the woman has a husband and children in Holyoke.
The steamers Bay State and State of Maine are now due to arrive in New York at five o'clock instead of four. The change affects passengers and freight timing for the afternoon schedule.
The article reports Roseat F. Stocyron, formerly of the U S Navy, elected Senator from New Jersey for four years starting March. Described as capable, humane, and a friend to sailors and the oppressed, he is praised as a defender of agriculture, manufactures, and commerce. Though elected as a Democrat, he is viewed as Whig in principle and pledged to favor good national measures and Union loyalty.
The Cheap Postage bill passed the Senate by a narrow vote. The extension of pensions to Revolutionary widows, telegraph right of way for the Pacific, and vessel liability limits were approved. A Joint Resolution to send a national ship for Kossuth also passed. In the House a heated exchange between Allen and Ashburn over a alleged donation by the Secretary of State occurred, followed by passage of the Mexican Indemnity bill and discussion on the Army Appropriation bill. No vote on the latter.
The Plymouth News reports the death of Ed wards his wife and their four year old child in a house fire caused after they returned home intoxicated. The blaze occurred two miles below Plymouth on Saturday evening and all three perished.
An 1851 Navy Department order to Commodore Downes at Charlestown Navy Yard authorizes immediate measures to execute the law. It directs civil officers to seek a certificate from a U.S. judge and authorizes marines or other forces to aid as needed in arrests and recovering escaped persons.
The New York Legislature adjourned from Friday to Monday for Washingtons birthday celebration. The Journal of Commerce notes a citywide jubilee with suspended business, streets crowded with participants and spectators in a grand tribute to the Father of his Country on his natal day.
One week after departure from Europe the Europs with sixty one passengers reached Liverpool at 7 PM after leaving on the 15th. The Asia arrived at Liverpool later that day. The Cry of Glasgow sailed from Liverpool to Philadelphia on the 12th with freight and passengers. The Arctic and Atlantic are mentioned in passing with repairs and status noted.
In England the evening session centers on the Papal aggression issue with Lord John Russell’s bill earning majority support. The Free Trade motion fails narrowly as Irish MPs align against the Ministry, while Protectionists gain optimism. France faces a split in the Assembly as President Gersye Money seeks relief through a rational subscription amid embattled relations with Louis Napoleon.
The Providence Journal reports on the General Assembly action with new apportionment changing representation for North Providence Cumberland Tiverton and Barrisville while others keep current levels. A major report on paupers is outlined along with measures on insanity, jail, and gambling.
A long list of acts is noted including amendments to marriage and divorce, juror statutes, watchmen appointments, poor relief, railroad finance and regulation, and court procedures. The record highlights plans to adjourn the Washington County Supreme Court term and regulate licensing, prisons, and transportation as part of state legislation.
Reported early morning clash between Mesers Stanley and Inge near the chain bridge four miles above Georgetown. Twelve paces apart, pistol fire proved harmless. a mutual explanation followed and both parties returned to Washington. Supporters included Hon. William Johnson and Col. Charles L. Jones for Inge, Senator Davis of Mississippi officiated for Stanley.
The U S Mail steamer Ohio commanded by James Fi U S N cleared Havanas on the evening of the 17th. It carried 150 passengers the mails and a large amount of gold dust as freight. The voyage homeward was boisterous with masterly gales delaying progress from Havana to Barnegat.
The steamship Cherokee reached Kingston and arrived Sunday evening with 115 passengers onboard. It carried gold dust valued at $404,855 and $40,000 in passengers’ hands, reported by the New York Journal of Commerce.
A large wooden building on the hill behind the State Prison, owned by Humphrey Army, was nearly destroyed by fire yesterday afternoon around three. Formerly a bowing alley and house of entertainment, Scott's Saloon has been closed since last season. It was insured at the People's Mutual Office Worcester for 2500, about half the original cost.
Rev Dr Vinton delivered a discourse advocating total abstinence and the temperance pledge at St Pauls Church. The piece notes clergy support for the cause and calls for all to join in opposing the temperance scourge. Boston Jour.
The Amnea sailed for Liverpool with 85 passengers including H Storger bearer of despatches and carried over $200,000 in specie. The steamship Ohio under Capt Schenck departed in the afternoon for Chagres and Havana with 140 passengers.
The Boston Journal reports the House of Representatives conducted a second ballot after the first failed to elect a United States Senator for six years from March 4. Balloting began around noon and finished near one oclock. Sumner trailed by two votes, no election achieved.
The Boston Journal notes the death of John A Dodge of Wenham aged 87, who accompanied his father to Bunker Hill and served as a wagon attendant with his father, Richard Dodge, an American army officer, during the Revolution. Major Burns of New Hampshire is now the only survivor.
At a Farmers Club session in New York, Mr. Elleworth, once Commissioner of Potenta, announced Kellogg of New Hampshire is preparing fax for cotton mills to spin this year. Mr. Tallmadge added Anthony Dey, a New York tar member twenty years ago, found a method to separate flax fibre without rotting the plant and to weave cloth, though storage in a closet caused dark coloring and wrinkling.
The New York Express cites Mr. La Roy Sunderland in a dispute over spirit messages sent by a Jetter with a dollar, naming Phels Newell. Sunderland replies that the daughter is safe and loved, while critics warn against mercenary spiritualism and quacklike communications. The Boston critique highlights fallibility of alleged angel communications and warns readers against profiting from spiritualist claims.
A 1859 letter from J.G. Cram & Co reports Cherry Pectoral sold in California at five dollars per bottle and notes rapid sales since March. The letter praises cures for lung complaints amid climate changes and urges larger monthly shipments to meet increasing demand.
Charles Matthews the actor was committed to prison in London for 14 days on contempt of court. The Iowa Legislature has posted bills creating at least fifty new counties near the sea. The arming of the Prussian militia cost about 25 million dollars with no lasting result.
Bishop William Capers writes to fellow South Carolinians amid talk of secession, arguing delay, unity with other Southern states, and cautions against ruinous consequences. He urges a cautious convention of wise men and condemns rushing to break from the Union. Charleston, Feb. 6, 1851.
The article notes rapid advances in steam navigation and rail transport from 1809 to 1846, citing first steamboats across global routes, then growth from 30 to 10000 miles of rail, with Massachusetts and Pennsylvania leading, and the telegraph joining progress, bringing the ends of the earth closer. It frames these feats as civilization’s advance into distant regions.
Boston report says Geo. Lawr Bay. U. S. District Attorney was seized by Deputy Sheriff Coburn on a Bur ton writ. The Salem man arrested earlier is charged as aider in the Shadrach rescue. Damages cited at 10000 and bail required in that amount.
The late freshet caused extensive damage in Jefferson county tearing out bridges at Adame built last summer and at Loraine Rodman and Ellisburg. It also washed away large quantities of rails.
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