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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1856
Page
2
A parish minister narrates a moving tale of hardship and providence. The Baronet reveals hidden family fortunes, and Jenny accepts a noble match. Amid personal trials a community woman steals a baby, then returns it, amid police reports and Cape Haitian war notes.
The Heeate chased a brig of about 200 tons on January 1 off the West Coast of Africa. The vessel, an American built craft named Clateworth from New York, was fully equipped for a slave trade and was run ashore and destroyed by the captors.
A nine year old boy Reynolds, son of a worker at the Elm Street Woolen Mill, fell through ice from Hill's Wharf into the channel near Fox Point wharf. The ice broke at about one o clock on Saturday and his body was recovered Saturday evening between five and six.
The Lapwing arrived at Newport after a thirty month cruise. She captured 2100 barrels of sperm oil 75 barrels of whale oil and 9500 pounds of whalebone valued at about 135000 dollars.
A New York bound schooner Kossuth reportedly collided with an unknown schooner twenty miles east southeast of Cape Ann and capsized. Crew and captain believed safe though no rescue possible. The rescued schooner weighed about 150 tons. Meanwhile Portland approves 60000 for wharf work to serve the new mammoth English steamer by a city vote.
The Arctic, which left New York seeking the Pacific, endured a very severe voyage and put into Halifax with eight feet of water in her hold. She was twice in imminent peril and narrowly escaped disaster.
The piece discusses Millard Fillmore as a Whig nominee and prospects for his support, noting strong sectional feelings and party dynamics. It also reports on calmer views of potential conflict with England, urging amicable adjustment and restraint amid fear of war.
A Providence to Bristol train derailed at Lyon Point near Iodia Bridge due to track derangement. The engine partially toppled, but passengers were uninjured as a replacement engine and baggage car were brought in. Track cleared by Wednesday. ice sport and community vigil continued at the head of the harbor.
Shipping lanes resume as vessels depart under a long lasting embargo. The New York and Fall River lines report heavy freight movement and record backlogs easing as ships proceed to New York, Sandy Hook, and nearby ports.
The article reports the American National Convention at Philadelphia naming Millard Fillmore as the presidential nominee after ballots and votes. It notes vice presidential balloting, shifts in support, and eventual unanimous nomination for president. It also includes a New York snowstorm report with extreme conditions and travel disruption.
New York February 28 Herald telegraphs from Washington that the President has decided to dismiss Mr Crampton immediately. The dismissal letter is written and will be handed to Mr Crampton within twenty four hours. No war is expected as a result and no one views such a outcome as probable.
Washington dispatch reports a protracted Cabinet session on relations with England. Mr. Crampton may be dismissed and diplomatic intercourse halted until an amicable settlement ends the dispute.
The Liverpool Albion reports France and England will despatch two special commissioners to the River Plate with concerted measures toward Brazil to prevent future upheavals. The move aims to curb revolutionary license affecting the east coast of South America, not Central America as telegraphed yesterday.
A garbled report notes a small bid near three thousand five hundred dollars offered yesterday. Fragmentary phrases reference a money rate and a person named Eileen with unclear context and division of a bid.
The column reports that a letter from Attorney General Cushing suggests progress toward a fair settlement on the Central American question. It notes the Clayton Bulwer treaty's obsolescence and a new treaty being drafted, with British cabinet relations and an interview of Buchanan cited as indicating the issue is moving toward resolution.
A Richmond dispatch dated the 25th describes a Wee Festival for the steamship Romole and Yrong in New York waters. The Baltimore Patriot notes efforts to open the port and resume communication, signaling a hopeful maritime reopening.
The Mesarsutciieo ford and Topham copper foundry at Hagard's wharf was partially consumed by fire on Wednesday. Tools and patterns valued around $4000 were destroyed, with partial insurance coverage.
New York reports the sérine State reached the port from Fall River by the Sound in good season sailing. The ship returned by the same route for Fall freight destined for eastern cities. The vessel arrived this morning.
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