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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1847
Page
2
The piece notes unreadable claims of Taylor facing Santa Anna with a retreat to Monterey as likely, mentions a possible reopening of lines with Taylor, and cites notices from New Orleans and Brazos as well as migrations, a new post office law altering news transmission, and ship movements including the Hamburg and Irish emigration finances.
The piece recounts a British company’s failed mining venture in the colonies, opposition by the Tories, and the use of caverns as confinement sites. It notes prison acts of 173 and 1790, conditions for convicts, and the evolution of the site into a state prison until 1827 with fortifications and staff quarters. It closes with a tavern toast reflecting prisoner sentiment.
A reader disputes School Committee conclusions on the Middle District case, defending Mr. Day’s teaching and detailing that most locals favored his work. He claims the committee misrepresented facts, notes teacher expenses covered house repairs, and asserts selection was not district driven.
A local school dispute reveals complaints about partial treatment, a teacher’s conduct, and a public altercation. Parents confront the school, a committee mediates, and a separation agreement is reached while the district pledges continued management under the same teacher and a free schoolhouse policy.
The Cinderella from Brazos brings word of a major engagement between Santa Anna's army and Taylor's column along the Saltillo line. Estimates show Mexican force around 20,000 with 6,000 in rear. Taylor's force near 5,000 with 18 artillery pieces. Casualties cited include Col. Morgan mortally wounded and substantial wagon captures.
The Palmetto arrived from Galveston with Brazos news. Gen Harney and staff departed to fortifications at Brazos. Major Thomas arrived, assumed command, and martial law was proclaimed. Citizens enrolled and armed as reports said enemy forces of 1800 led by Canales advanced toward the Rio Grande.
Rumors spread of General Taylor losing crucial forces and retreating toward the Rio Grande. Reports claim Santa Anna leads a sizable force near Matamoras with an imminent attack, while Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama are asked to supply ten regiments for immediate deployment.
The Tampico correspondent says the enemy plans a strong rear defense at Vera Cruz near Anton Lizardo. Fortifications mount heavy guns beyond the reach of the naval guns and being prepared for a desperate stand against landing troops. The city is expected to resist fiercely.
Twenty seven days from Europe the steamship Hibernia reached Boston after the mail boat departure. Markets show quiet cotton and fluctuating grain, with price shifts in Indian corn and flour. Parliament finances, Ireland relief plans, and British policy debates color the dispatch, alongside incidents in France and New York society.
The Providence Journal reports a temperance meeting with Rev Breed and Rev Bradford addressing progress and opponents. Speakers stressed the Supreme Court decision as a spur to reform, warned of rum sellers and moral erosion, and urged wider support, including for urban clergy and youth.
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