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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1848
Page
2
A Catholic and Anglican tone advocates universal peace grounded in Gospel teaching. The piece urges ministers and lay believers to examine just war versus pacific gospel principles, arguing war harms morality and church progress and calling for urgent prayer, restraint, and a renewed pursuit of nonviolence.
Judge Nelson sustains decision against the Secretary of arr in a contested case about blending two purses into one. The ruling cites annexation principles and Tessas region implications.
The article discusses the Mexican treaty discussed in Washington with ongoing questions over ratification by Mexico. It notes the proposed payments totaling 26 million with changes to payment method and a likely battle in Congress over passage. It lists Senate yeas and nays and outlines the treaty’s boundary definitions between Upper and Lower California and New Mexico, including a map and specific geographic lines.
A fiery critique of alcohol's ruinous effects. The piece laments victims, implicates suppliers and lawbreakers, and urges citizens to oppose the bottle’s influence. It cites Captain Joel Sidney and Captain Thayer as leaders aboard the C Vanderbilt, a sound steamer, in a call to action against temperance.
The obituary notes the death of Henry Wheaton on Saturday night after a lingering illness. A Providence Journal report highlights temperance talks by Rev. Tustiq of Warren and Rev Cleveland of Providence, praising the cause and urging total abstinence. A colonial port log records molasses imports. From February 9 to now, 2701 hogsheads arrived 2191 from Cuba and 780 from New Orleans with weekly sales at 18 1 2 to 19 cents per gallon for Cuba and 96 cents for New Orleans.
The article notes Mr. Adams burial in Quincy with church and vault ceremonies. It also reports the Panama voyage from Canton, Chinese killings, Hong Kong governor demands, and potential war risks. Additional items include a New York steamer launch, the Laurens slave trade case, and obsequies for J Q Adams in Boston.
A historical sketch traces the life of Benjamin Bourne born 1755 in Bew Bristol. It follows his education under Rev Townsend at Barrington Cambridge University achievements. Bourne served in the Continental Army then practiced law in Providence and Bristol becoming a respected lawyer and statesman. He entered Congress at 34 and later served as District Judge. His Federalist ties and correspondence with Hamilton and other leaders are noted. He settled on a Bristol farm, resumed legal practice, and earned a reputation for swift, clear speaking and decisive advocacy. The narrative highlights a notable courtroom clash over a critical ratification issue and Bourne’s lasting influence in early American jurisprudence.
The passage describes a learned man of noble bearing and notable conversational skills. It praises his generosity to brethren, guidance to younger colleagues, and readiness to aid pupils. It notes his early death and lack of personal enemies, highlighting his influence in social and academic circles.
The Supreme Court examined admiralty and maritime jurisdiction in a dispute over a shipment of specie worth 12,000 burned with the Lexington in January 1840. The case, argued by Webster and Greene, produced mixed opinions on federal jurisdiction and liability of common carriers.
The Boston Whig reports from Honolulu and Lahaina noting whale ship arrivals and oil value for the season. It also mentions four State Prison inmates escaping, with two recaptured, and the others still at large.
The Howestreet Congregationalists invite Rev. Love as pastor on condition of settlement with Baldwin for remaining debt. A New Haven Register note railed a “spiritual kick” for tim ing Christians. Meanwhile the ship Minesota of 800 tons sailed from Liverpool with 10 sails bound for London. A Stae correspondence reports cotton wages cut ten percent in Phra and Ela yields.
A Friday night blaze destroyed the Printing office of Damrell and Moore at 59 54 Washington Street and adjacent buildings. The total loss is about 125000 dollars, with many residents displaced. The fire likely razed the block and damaged nearby properties.
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