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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1853
Page
2
In Bristol on March 26 1853 the Whigs nominate William W Hoppin for governor Samuel Rodman lieutenant governor William R Watson secretary of state Christopher Robinson attorney general Samuel B Vernon congressman George G King Eastern district The paper urges support for temperance measures and the anti liquor law amid views on Main and anti liquor reform.
The column urges the Whigs to field a strong slate for General Officers and warns Democrats not to expect easy sport on the sixth. It praises the head of the slate as good men and true, cautions against Democratic delegation promises, and urges voters to clear their Registry Tax by Friday at the Town Office.
A Bristol Teachers Institute note highlights Prof J known as a distinguished lecturer on natural history. His Bristol session lectures aim to defend Mosaic credibility in the Bible with arguments and illustrations. Citizens are urged to attend and hear the debate on a topic sparking scientific discussion.
The Teperate Lecture Wednesday evening by Rev. Mr. Boyden of Woonsocket drew few listeners due to short notice. The speaker delivered an eloquent and impressive address stressing the cause's great importance and inspiring zeal for advancement.
Howarth presents his celebrated Panorama of the Mammoth Cave Kentucky Crystal Palace Falls of Niagara and more will be shown in town on Monday Tuesday and Wednesday evenings and Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons A grand concert by Miss Jenny and Rosy Avondale will accompany the Panorama praised by leading journals and Boston artists as the best ever exhibited.
Gould and Lincoln publish the fourth edition of a thrilling narrative recounting Mr Bourne’s capture near the Straits of Magellan in 1849 during a gunning excursion from the schooner John Allyne. The tale covers his capture by natives, his treatment and escape, and the customs of the people.
The April edition of Goonky's Lady's Book has arrived at Easterbrook's and matches all prior issues in quality and content. Its popularity is such that even announcing its monthly release pleases readers, and missing it is seen as missing a rich monthly treat.
The Musical World and New York Times by Dyer and Willis, New York, is praised as the best of its kind and recommended for every music loving family to subscribe. Copies of the paper may be seen at the office.
Advices from Cardenas dated March 10 say the town is quiet and orderly. The burnt district is being rebuilt rapidly with stone and brick buildings. wooden structures are prohibited. Building materials are high and in demand. Business has improved. Weather is fine but crops come in slowly due to prior rains and cold winds.
A Transcript correspondent reports Dr Sharp is seriously ill but able to take some exercise, though his health limits his preaching capacity for now.
Louis Napoleon plans a naval expedition to San Juan de Nicaragua to compel municipal authorities to lift fines imposed on French subjects for resisting certain authorities' demands. The French government consulted Britain, which replied it bore no responsibility amid the broader U S involvement and relinquished authority there.
The Canada arrives after a gale off Halifax while British officials deny refugee expulsion requests. London reports factory cutbacks in Manchester, African travel and emigration plans, and ships overdue. Turmoil includes Austrian executions, Hungarian conspiracies, and Turkey Montenegro ceasefire news.
Washington reports Hon N G opham of Concord NH nominated as a member of the joint American and British Commission under the late treaty. The body will sit in London for a year to settle claims since 1814 with a final arbiter chosen if needed. Also noted are nominations for Assistant Secretary of State A Dudley Mann and other federal posts including Postmaster General aides, with some resignations and rejections.
Hypromosta reports a dog killed near the Earl house on Wednesday. Citizens are urged to watch dogs at large as hydrophobia has claimed a man in the city. Calls are made to remove derelict cars cluttering streets to aid owners who may claim misplaced vehicles.
A letter from Thomas W. Sanford 2d mate of Warren reports the death of Sabohick Hedlon his mate from inflammatory fever after an illness of Poays. The Millinoket sighted whales along the voyage around the Gape-had once since sailing. Samuel Hoar Warren block maker reports his pocket-book with about 160 dollars missing on the Canonchet steamer from Warren to the city.
The main shaft in the Warren factory broke on Saturday, damaging machinery and halting production. The stoppage comes as goods are in demand and fetching high prices, making the loss serious beyond repair costs.
The Steamboat fare between New Bedford and Nantucket rises to two dollars from one. The Inquirer notes plans for another boat on the line, which is expected to push prices down.
The St. Louis Republican reports that a prominent local lawyer, once noted for involvement with spiritual rappings, has become deranged. The remark cites an eloquent figure in the city bar and notes the surprising mental decline.
In Boston Municipal Court on the 15th inst Catherine Welsh a seventeen year old girl was convicted of stealing money and jewelry from Mrs Ann Kingsley during a funeral and robbing Mrs Withington at Tremont Street store of $10. Her attorney sought leniency citing youth and good character, but the court found five aggravated offenses and imposed a four year term in the House of Correction.
The New York Evening Post says Captain Genn of the schooner Prospect, arriving from St Johns Porto Rico, lost his wife during the voyage. After a collision, all aboard fled to the other vessel leaving the captain and crew separated. the other ship disappeared with the abducted wife and child and no trace remains of their fate.
At the annual examination the principal Mr. Allen cited a pupil who has been connected with the school five years and has not been late or absent once. The Boston Journal notes this example worthy of imitation.
In Maiden Lane New York on March 23 an individual named J C Brier was arrested on charges of swindling multiple people by selling them fraudulent passage tickets to Australia aboard the barque Mary Parker.
The Loville Journal reports a Friday night to Saturday dawn event in Lewis County New York. A deep rumbling tremor followed by a loud explosion shook houses and bells rang while chimneys toppled and windows rattled. Residents then rushed outdoors seeking protection amid fear of imminent danger.
A small boat capsized near the ferry at Newport News as William C. Tome and Claviera clung to the hull until rescuers from shore arrived aboard a boat sent for them. The ferry boat had been under repair at the time.
European intelligence notes a claimed agreement between Austria and the Ottoman Porte at Constantinople dated the 12th. British and continental journalists doubt any final settlement exists and warn that if terms were accepted by the Sultan, Austria may have beaten the Ottoman power, undermining Europe's diplomatic balance.
Four men were arrested in Cincinnati for defacing a fire engine and stealing its brass ornaments. They were brought before the Mayor. one man turned state's evidence, and the remaining three were fined 300 dollars and costs each.
A 190 foot steamer being built by Thomas Collyer for California rivers will be assembled with screws and shipped as freight. Claimed as the largest vessel of its kind to reach California, it avoids river steamers hazards. Owner James Aro and associates profited from the Levator, early California river boat.
Cor冠 respondent reports a chilling purge in the census office with 140 clerks executed today. The piece notes that about one third of the victims were strongly identified as democrats and frames the event as a grim warning about living on official favor.
In Rochester New York two boys argued after a petty theft. Crider drew a knife chasing the other boy who hid. A third boy Satterbach aged 12 urged Crider to drop the knife or be kicked. Crider stabbed Satterbach in the stomach causing instant death. Crider was arrested.
The New York Mirror notes 5 724 licensed liquor outlets, 351 unlicensed, and 5 166 open on Sundays, totaling 6 575 places selling drink despite ordinances. The figures reflect licensed and unlicensed venues where liquor is sold and consumed.
A Vermont sheriff pursuing a search in Bradford was attacked by the housewoman who swung a poker and an axe. The officer wrested the weapons, suffered hair pulled and hair loss, was doused with boiling water, and a stove griddle cut a head gash. She was captured as police found a large stash of stolen property in her possession.
A London Times correspondent details a 23 July meteor over Lincoln that ignited the cathedral centre tower pinnacle. The blaze, sparked by a bolt, burned briefly before fire alarms rang. winds shifted, snow storms raged, and the blaze damaged the lead casing exposing timber and rafters beneath.
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