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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1849
Page
2
In a dreary room a couple, Carlton and Eliza, share tender vows as illness wanes. Eliza dies softly with faith, while Carlton endures grief and spiritual struggle, finally finding peace in relinquishing earthly life.
Fragmentary transcript shows Vice President Fillmore's remarks as he assumes the chair with assurances of impartiality and gratitude. A separate report recalls the Glasgow Pic Theatre disaster, noting 64 deaths and widespread chaos after a gas explosion and ensuing panic.
A London theatre catastrophe left 61 dead and 11 injuries as victims, mainly youths of the lower class, were brought to Clyde Street Hospital. Bodies were kept for relatives, with emotional scenes as families identified loved ones amid the tragedy. The theatre, built in 1840, and praised for its size, suffered little fire damage beyond the gas pipe blaze.
The Bristol press denounces late session clashes in both houses as impairing democracy. It laments after midnight rows, questions when Congress ends its power, and questions laws passed on Sundays while noting a Providence committee to audit old state debt. Temperance and morality comparisons abroad are praised.
Notice invites Seamen and friends to the monthly concert at the Methodist Vestry on Monday evening next at 7 o'clock. The item notes Shaw of Providence Transcript has started a daily sheet in Providence but no copy viewed yet. A 10 000 pound hell weighing device was placed in New York City Hall cupola next week and observers fear if it falls a person’s hat could be smashed.
The Pigine King Philip from New York tested Wednesday afternoon with water projection reaching over one hundred feet. It shows strength and durability and would serve well with a crew of active young men in case of fire. The Magine with 600 feet of hose and a hose cart cost eleven hundred sixty eight dollars. A suitable building is needed for Wus maching, as she cannot be kept where the other engines are. The town plans two to three reservoirs in the East and an April town meeting to appropriate funds for water supply.
The piece notes poet Charles F Hoffan declared insane, lamenting dimmed lights and lost genius. It also reports a Boston case of Abby Pellck a 17 year old servant found dead from chloroform after an attempted surgical operation, with a bottle and handkerchief nearby.
The brig Tahantu of Provincewwn, Capt H Miller, sailed from New York Sept til Oct 2 from which time no word has reached. It touched Gibraltar on the 17th and was bound for Zante when last heard. Rumor says it may have fallen prey to Mountain Arabs off the Attican coast. The vessel is insured for 4100 dollars in the Equitable office Miavera.
The Democratic State and Congressional conventions met in Wisconsin on Tuesday evening and nominated a full slate for state and federal offices. For Governor Adna Sacket and others were named, with Fenner Brown and Benjamin B. Thurston selected for Congress. Delegates present chose to nominate the State ticket by a large majority after lengthy debate.
A garbled report lists Philip Geeely nominated colonel of Uk e Canteens under Fletcher Webser amid a Bretna district shuffle. It also notes W. P. Greene named Surveyor of the Port of Providence and R. L James Donaghe nominated Collector of the Port of New Haven replacing Wiley.
March reports from Washington discuss Secretary Meredith investigating removals in Polk administration, Senate nominations and executive actions, and military medical and naval reforms. Maritime progress includes the Roaring City launch, Constellation, United, and Unicorn preparations for service and war, with cargoes and refits noted.
One owner of the ship Franklin formerly wrecked Heir Provincetown was arrested on a complaint by underwriters charging him with writing letters to the captain to run the ship ashore. Letters were found in the captain's valise. Bail of 10000 was posted to appear for examination. the other owner remains at large. One hundred square rigged vessels arrived. the Siam from Manila and the Saxonville and Aleaty from Calcutta also reached the port.
A Perrysburg arrival describes the Maumee River flood season with ice blocking the river and a high current. The long Maumee bridge and nearby abutments are swept away, fields and fences damaged, telegraph lines broken, and extensive damage along the riverbank noted.
Six dead sailors from the schooner Win Henry bound from Norfolk to Portland with corn were identified as master Henry Ryder of Provincetown and first officer Thomas Lae Ryder. The vessel is thought to have sunk off Black Island on the 2d ult.
New York Mayor urges council action on barring sale of spirituous liquors on the Sabbath. Petitions with over 16 000 signatures urge legislation to prohibit the practice. Mayor says the issue lies with the City Council and a system to uphold morals can be established with proper effort.
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