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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1853
Page
2
The piece urges Rhode Island freemen to back a reform in the April vote, pledging to close grogshops, protect the vulnerable, curb crime and debt, and place temperance aims under lawful control. It calls all citizens to consider the party line and act with conscience and courage.
The county Supreme Court adjourned with few cases on the docket. Divorce petitions granted include Mary L. Bourn vs John H. Bourn and Jonathan William Henry Simmons vs Jemima Simmons, both of Warren, plus Elizabeth M. Stetson vs William H. Stetson and Elizabeth Gayton vs Joseph Gayton of Bristol and a naturalization petition for Owen McElroy of Warren. The D Wolf case on ejectment, tied to the will of James O Wolf, ended with a plaintiff possession judgment. other suits pending advisement or settled by minutes. Readers are urged to note the National Life Insurance Company advertisement in the next column. The Bradford Durfee steamer schedule from Fall River to Providence is listed, and Providence temperance convention news reports a large state gathering endorsing a prohibitory law and nonpartisan legislative efforts. Also featured are coffee roasting patent notes and household tips from Providence and Warren vendors.
Boston Traveller recounts a woman drunk in South Boston being arrested, while her husband brings three children aged four, two, and three weeks to the watch house. A rum-soaked infant is treated, emetics used, and the eldest becomes ill. a physician notes the child’s poisoning as the family returns home.
A Newport monthly publication titled Worxmanan's Joonnat aims to publish at 50 cents yearly. It serves as the organ of the Agent of the Washington National Monument Association and plans to highlight George Washington and the Monument in forthcoming issues.
A copy of a 1776 letter from George Washington instructs Col. Williams to march 500 militia to reinforce Col. Durkie after desertions at Powles Hook. It directs Knox to decide shot and shells, and orders boats for wagon transport. Col. Putnam marks works near Burdett's ferry for port defense, urging immediate relocation to higher ground to avoid rear attack.
Reports from Liverpool and the Thames include the arrival of the Three Belles from Melbourne with 78 000 ounces of gold and the Africa detained after a severe storm delaying mails. France maintains close ties with Turkey amid Austria and Montenegro tensions. Hungary fears unrest. Mazzini possibly in Milan. John Williams sentenced to death in Edinburgh for highway murder.
The Uncle Sam arrived at New York from Aspinwall. Reports from Aspinwall, Panama, and California describe deaths of ship officers, new gold shipments, and frontier conflicts. Fort Miller feared, Mexican marauders expelled, and foreigner panic noted amid rich mineral finds and vast gold shipments.
A Bristol citizen urges the town to establish a public road from the East or Back road to Little's Narrows. Landowners offer to donate land if the town fences and assists in construction. A wall parallels the route and local stone could aid fencing. The plan would connect Mount Hope Bay access with Warren and Fall River trade routes and warrants consideration at the April Town Meeting.
The New York Sunday Atlas reports four hundred eighty candidates for the three state Collectorships, though the figure may be inflated by a misreading of applicants. Providence
Late Honduras dates report the British steamship Devastation demanding surrender of the Mosquito King seal off Toupille. Local authorities concede under protest, Honduras flag replaced, cannonading heard from Limas, and Belize records a strong February earthquake.
Reports from Wasraneton on March 15 indicate General Marcy is closely examining Central America affairs and a minister will be sent soon to carry out a strong American policy. The Honduran proceedings have caused deep sensation and August Belmont in New York pushes for Naples consulship. Secretary Davis stated no clerk removals are planned except for incapacity.
In the Ohio Legislature last week Medary snatched a crutch from lame member George and struck Baroum a severe blow, knocking him down. A resolution ordered Medary’s arrest. a five member committee was appointed to investigate. Expulsion for such gross decency violation was considered.
The brig Robertson coming from Vera Cruz reports meeting an English steamer entering with Santa Anna aboard and his colors flying at the topmast in Mobile Bay.
In a crowded Superior Court session Judge Duer and Judge Emmet delivered sentences for contempt against Aldermen over offensive resolutions. Sturtevant faces harsher punishment than others, with prison and fines totaling 250 dollars plus 101.50 in costs. other Aldermen receive 100 dollar fines and 10.50 costs. An appeal was noted to the General Term and Court of Appeals. Also reported: Greytown attacks on Vanderbilt Nicaragua Transit Company and updates on Senate ratifications and federal nominations, including Boston officers and Oregon governance, with about 30 treasury clerks removed.
The Halifax disturbance followed outrages by the Winchester crew against female passengers. A mob surrounded the courthouse as 150 Royal Marines from the 97th regiment escorted eleven prisoners to jail after the sheriff read the riot act. Dr J J Hertford was attacked and shot in self defense, with his life in danger. The incident sparked immense local excitement.
A ten minute hail storm in Cungveston caused widespread destruction. Almost every house suffered damage, warehouses and dwellings were blown down or unroofed, and nearly all chimneys collapsed. Taylor & Co’s gin factory sustained heavy damage. A bridge at Girard reportedly washed away, with a wagon, horses, and driver into the river. No lives were lost. total damage yet unknown.
The Cleveland Herald reports on the 1st inst when about thirty women with male supporters confronted Anthony Jacobs in Ashland demanding liquor sales stop and bagatelle board use end. After Jacobs refused the group destroyed his bagatelle table and spilled liquor in the street, then pressured a second grocery and tavern which surrendered.
The Mexican General Avalos warned Judge McLane of Brownsville Texas that the town would be bombed unless certain practices on this side ceased. The judge replied with a concise note expressing no concessions and urging action.
Washington reports on March 15 that General Peaslee has been confirmed in the post as Collector of Boston, marking a key federal appointment in the New England port.
The Angelica Republic reports Allen and Palmer were convicted for placing obstructions on the race road to derail the express. Evidence shows no personal animosity toward the company but a preconcerted plan to rob passengers during the general melee.
In Philadelphia on Saturday evening a young woman named Mary Aon Sixty inhaled laughing gas at an exhibition and was thrown into serious convulsions.
The United States, a Bath built vessel from Cardiff with railroad iron, arrived in New York on Friday and began leaking rapidly. To save the ship the pilot ran her into the Atlantic dock where she soon sank to her upper deck.
A 40 year old Dedham Massachusetts man named Charles Kingsbury was found Tuesday morning in the road toward his home, frozen to death. He was described as a temperate man with intemperate habits.
The Universal Hum claims human will can power locomotives engines and machinery. Jackson Davis supposedly prints the paper by nodding at the press and staring into the office, ahead of Hoe and Eric son according to the Philadelphia Ledger.
A Washington letter writer muses on how many patriots today were the first to name Gen. Pierce for the presidency, suggesting an interesting tally of early supporters. The remark highlights the spontaneity of political naming in the era.
The Keeper of the Irving House in Washington presents a claim to Congress for damages to the house reputationally caused by Senator Upham's death from smallpox. The Hartford Times cites historic precedents to justify the action, including several controversial government acts.
A humorous exchange between Mrs Simeons and Mr Simpkins features a boast of many chairs and a comment on having too many guests. The brief dialogue emphasizes hospitality and frugality in a domestic setting.
A petition said to be signed by all New York hotel keepers has been sent to Albany requesting a reasonable legal limit on hotel liability for guests belongings. The move aims to set a standard for compensation in loss or damage cases.
Advices from Tahlequah report great excitement over a claimed gold find on Horse Shoe Creek in the northern Cherokee Nation. Yields were said to be ten to twelve dollars per pan, prompting many residents to abandon Marysville and travel to the site.
The Cincinnati Times reports fifty nine spiritual circles regularly organized in the city and more than twice that number aiding utgeet. It notes the number of mediums at three hundred ten.
Butter traders regret holding out for higher rates as recent sales show prices 7 to 9 cents below two months ago. A large lot in this city sold at 17 and 18 cents, far below the 25 cents asked in December, reflecting a sharp bend in the market per Albany Journal.
Workmen demolishing No 104 Market Street discovered a hidden vault beneath a cellar floor containing pig iron. Beneath the iron lay two human skeletons. No clues yet explain the death or who the occupants were, with historical ties to several former tenants and nearby properties.
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