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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1855
Page
2
Detailed sections describe levy, notice, posting, and sale of taxed property. Real estate, personal, or mixed interests may be seized, with notice via newspaper or public postings. Sales may be adjourned, deeds vest ownership, and redemption rights apply after sale.
A large number of vagrants were arrested in New York City with about 83 sent to the penitentiary for terms from one to six months. Officials aim to purge the streets of these pests and restore order.
In Bristol on March 31 1835 citizens debate why literary lectures attract few listeners. The piece argues prideful taste and fear of damp halls deter attendances, contrasting success of cheap entertainments and urging readers to value serious instruction. It laments social drift while hoping for future improvement.
Starting Monday next, the Steamer Bradford Durfee will resume her summer arrangement and arrive here in the morning fifteen minutes earlier than now.
The April election will choose Governor Secretary of State Treasurer and a US Representative with three parties in contention Whig Know Nothing and Democratic Local notes predict the Know Nothings may win state wide while some nonmembers plan to vote their ticket Town meeting warrants require correction of electors and new town officer selection Mr Eames lecture postponed to April 10 and Bristol Gas plans to lay pipes gas priced at 4 per thousand cubic feet Weather notes cold windy March ahead and robins expected to return next week
From Providence and Newport reports arise as U S Marshal arrests twelve men aboard a steamer bound for New York who enlisted for the British Foreign Legion. Recruits to be examined and likely sent on to New York with 60 more on Sunday and estimates of up to 500 enlisted by the agent in the city.
The volume of forged drafts received this season at New Bedford totals $23 100 about $5 000 paid before fraud was found. Authorities report ongoing investigations and caution lenders about counterfeit instruments.
Washington reports immediate augmentation of the Gulf squadron to protect American vessels. Any Spanish ship entering or overhauling an American ship will be promptly chastised. Also noted is the sudden death of Wm R Robinson, a prominent New Bedford merchant, who collapsed unexpectedly while in good health.
In Morrissey Hyler and Linn the habeas corpus is discharged as the murder indictment supersedes magistrate examination. The trio remanded to prison. Vessel Firep Into reports a Spanish steamer firing at the Magyar off Cape St Antonia, shots exchanged as the party hailed. U S Porpoise feared lost after departure from Hong Kong with Vincennes in storm.
The market on State Street lists the finest beef from Mr John Bowler. An ox from the farm of Wm Bradford D Wolf Esq weighed 1744 pounds after slaughter with detailed yields of hide fat and quarters. Mr O Wolf highlights top stock breeds and premier cattle sheep and horses on his farm.
The piece defends Bristol's stance on federal appropriations and disputes The Providence Post claims about Democratic representation from the area. It references Dutee J. Pierce and historical party shifts, noting past political changes and a critical aside about New York mayoral actions toward streets and alleged lewd activity.
The shipyard progress and harbor filling near completion signal Bristol will welcome the first railroad car by May. Citizens are urged to plan a grand gala day and proper reception for the president and railroad officers, with a possible collation after arrival.
The New York Evening Post notes abundant beef at Washing ton market yet prices remain high with house steaks about twenty five cents and average near twenty one to twenty nine to thirty six cents per pound. Cheese around fourteen cents. Vegetables scarce with a cabbage of decent size at two shillings sixpence. Fish market hurt by cold weather, limited fresh shad from the South on sale at fifty to sixty two and a half cents each.
New York dispatch reports the imprisonment of Vice Admiral Thompson in Havana. It notes Cabinet discussions and orders to dispatch a strong Cuban naval force to demand explanations, signaling growing difficulties in relations with Cuba.
Hon Henry Wileyan collapsed during an Anti Slavery talk at Tremont Temple Boston on Friday evening. He spoke about twenty minutes before a rush of blood to the head forced him to his seat and to an ante room. His physician advised no further speaking that night.
The snippet lists several candidates including ASA Potter of South Kingstown for Attorney General, Burges of Cranaien for General, Nathan Ha for Eastern District, Thomas Davis of North Providence for Western District, and Benjamin B. Thurston of Hopkinton for a state position.
News from Europe reports Czar Nicholas I dying after a brief illness. Alexander II promises reform while pledging Russia's strength. England reacts with joy. Berlin dispatches outline succession, garrison oaths, and new war plans as Sevastopol siege continues amid mixed reports.
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