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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1849
Page
2
A damaged notice recounts the rise of a prominent trader who built a vast network of stores and warehouses. After a long period of success he incurred a large debt of 210000 principal plus about 70600 interest, seeking to honor his obligations though creditors doubted resolution.
A chaotic scene at the Lowery where a crowd gathers near a derailed parade displays odd behavior and a mystery rider from the Zoological Institute. The "monster Keeper" calms the crowd after overturning fish and creating a comic disturbance before being returned home.
A Boson Daily Advertiser notice describes a charity appeal from Strepiex’s Hover dated March 1 14 urging support for a Unitarian donation of 150 dollars. The funds would aid 150 families with Caelfier rent meals and fuel and provide weeks of sickness care, aiming to warm homes and lift spirits through communal aid rather than a vaudeville style entertainment.
Commodore Poxall Parker returns via Liverpool and the Korpa, arriving in this city on Sunday. He leaves tonight for Eaton to assume command of the ships of the live aquadcun-oleevelour Gl' Vessels to relieve Commodore Wilkinout, who must resign due to jeopardy. Parker expects to reach Norfolk by March 10 to raise his flag to the Hurtan. It is unlikely he will return to American service or Germany, despite offers. Congress will resist American officers joining foreign service. In a separate item, the Franklin, a 400-ton ship from London, bound for Wilmington and London with naval stores, foundered off Cape Cod with significant loss of life and cargo washed ashore. eight passengers perished and a woman with a child drowned attempting to reach a lifeboat. The vessel was built in 1831 at Newburyport and owned by J. W. Crafts of South Boston.
A ledger notes cargo and freight losses or costs at firms including Merchants office Neptune Warren Equisule American New England Merrantile Tremant Columbus Ohio and Lexington Kentucky. It mentions insurance on Forge in London and references Deston Jour.
A report describes the ship Unereo Status clearing Washington port on a voyage toward the Pacific. Captain Zachary Taylor and officers are praised for their leadership as the crew receives a cheer filled with favorable assurances for the journey toward San Francisco and Cape Disappointment.
The piece argues that governments should rely on regular elections to channel public forces peacefully. It emphasizes unity of citizens with the nation’s sovereignty and the nonviolent rectification of wrongs through electoral processes as a check on power.
During the current week in Washington Weld, an interview with Com Charles W Skumer, head of the Naval Highway, reveals him hale and active as a young man. He is highly esteemed at Washington with an able and faithful usher and is wished long life to enjoy his faithful service.
The article describes the Washington inauguration crowds for Gen Zachary Taylor with a crowded Senate chamber and packed galleries. It notes the swearing in of new members except Gen Shields, the presence of the Supreme Court Justices, diplomatic corps, and cabinet members, and the reception of Taylor and Dallas. It also mentions charitable acts by Andrew Meath on a ship returning from Washington, and various notices on the Winthrop voyage to California, candlelit celebrations, and local town illuminations.
Asorner Great Pictontay Patten Wilson & Co New York publish a magnificent Inauguration sheet Double Brother Jonathan with portraits of Taylor and Fillmore life size. The central image shows ld Zick delivering his Inaugural Address amid leaders from both parties. It also depicts diverse scenes from California to the inaugural ball priced 12 1-2 cents or ten for a dollar. A National Convention of Common Schools friends is set for Philadelphia on August 22.
Publishers offer the complete works of Hat Job Durfee L L D Chief Justice with a Memoir by his son. The volume includes poems and lectures and a life of the author. 523 pages printed on good paper. Copies available at the Duckswore of A G Stephens, Hope Street.
Travelers from New York describe the floating palace the Steamer Day State as magnificent. Captain Brown is praised for his courteous leadership. The Pall River route is favored by most passengers between New York and Boston.
The document reports Zachary Taylor taking office in Washington at noon on March 5 1849 and delivering an inaugural address to Senators Representatives and gathered citizens. It notes the full verbatim copy appearing in the Natomas Intelligencer Extra.
The President pledges to preserve, defend, and protect the nation while seeking peaceful relations with all powers. He commits to honesty, capacity, and fidelity in office, urges congressional conciliation, and emphasizes economy, agricultural and commercial interests, and national unity. A reference notes a silver pitcher presented by students of the National Academy of Design.
Report of a reception in Washington where President Elect Genskat Tavion and guests met the outgoing president and General Taylor. The visit included calls by the Mayor and City Corporation as well as remarks from the President, with polite exchanges and Mutual good wishes on transfers of power. The event drew a large mixed company from Congress and the public galleries.
The United States District Court in Springfield ruled recent fox tile and tax rules void in part, requiring the Auditor's deed to show essential compliance. The suit involved a defendant holder and a complainant owner, who had sold land for ten es and conveyed it. The decision casts doubt on the validity of several state line tax statutes and warns property transfers may be risky without full proof of compliance.
A local story notes Tiger, reputed horo of the Price Fight, is now Weldedlord of the Phe Branets tavern in Bowery. Crowds flocked on Sunday and about $2000 is said to have been taken at the bar.
Mrs Pik took the sacrament on Sunday at the West Presbyterian Church in Washington Key. Mr Halltynn addressed her in an appropriate service and, on the elders’ review, he and most communicants bid her a affectionate farewell. She leaves with the notable wishes of the entire community.
An elderly man is injured after a collision near South Ferry involving the Wyandagh boat. Capt Dixon stopped the vessel but was struck, with Layce and others in charge later reporting the pilot’s serious head injury though he is improving.
The report describes a voyage to Calilonna with passengers and crew who pledged to keep a Christian Sabbath. Religious services were held aboard the vessel with about five hundred attendees. A bizarre incident followed when a man with an unusually large mouth stretched it to an extreme during a dental examination, prompting a quip about avoiding further expansion.
Independent Whig candidate Mr Howland is reelected mayor of New Hedlurd with 1331 votes for, 404 for Taylor, and a majority of 667. The mayor’s previous year majority was 2007.
A historical excerpt quotes Gen Taylor replying to the Mayor of Georgetown. He asserts the country has only one Washington and vows to administer the government without fear or favor for anyone. The dialogue evokes presidential precedent and a pledge of impartial leadership.
The Courier desKiats Unts reports a dramatic scene on January 20 in which P Cartier head of the interior police arrested seven leaders of a conspiracy. Cartier exposed every detail of the plot, provoking astonishment and accusations of betrayal from the prisoners who questioned who supplied the exact information.
Report from Ross Express indicates Moses Biffum’s Woulea Mill burned yesterday afternoon along with a boarding house and four other buildings. Damages affect dressing and drying operations. cause unknown. Insurance status not stated.
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