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Bristol Phenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1851

Page

3

Mighty seas reveal power of waves across oceans

A British Association report by civil engineer Thomas Sieveneon details wave forces measured by marine dynometer. Notable readings include 6083 lbs sq ft at Skerrymore Lighthouse in 1845 and 3013 lbs sq ft in the Atlantic. Belt Rock Lighthouse water rise reached 106 feet during a heavy swell, implying near three tons per square foot forces.

British Association Thomas Sieveneon Atlantic Ocean Skerrpmore Gierpan Bel! Rock Providence Journal

Oil laden casks wash ashore after gale at Monument Ponds

The Plymough Memorists report that during last week’s gale forty gallon linseed oil casks washed ashore at Monument Ponds. Fourteen reached shore safe while several burned on the rocks. Saved casks held about 20 gallons each and remained in good condition.

Plymouth Monument Ponds

Invasion Rumors Stir Citizens as Isabel Arrives

The steamer Isabel has reached Havana and rumors of a landing expedition spread, with troops alert and horses saddled. A Spaniard accused of bribing a pilot to aid Lopez faces death, while locals reportedly welcome an invasion if a sizable force lands.

Havana Isabel New Orleans Lopez

Writings on thefts and uprisings across regions

A blend of criminal tales from the Cairo Sun style report describes wagon laborers pilfering a merchant box, a bolt of cloth, and a stash of five hundred dollars. An exultant thief claims many in the US pursue similar schemes while authorities confront two accomplices and a key witness. It also details a Boone county tale of a land island gang of thieves and counterfeiters with armed guards and horses, plus a Brighton Market note on a store break in and retailer product lines and prices.

Cairo Sun Pia Digheo Mr. D United States New Allany Ledger Axomer Gano Willains Jacob Weiss Boone County Jasper County Weiss Lette Lafayette Journal

Marriages in town and Newport ceremonies

The record lists several nuptials including George J. Smith and Mary A. Landlord at South Christian Church. Daniel W. Coggeshall and Mary Ann Horton in Newport. R. James Taylor and Mina Elizabeth M. Lyon. James E. Ash and Mary A. McGready in Newport. Joseph D. Goddard and Lucy Peabody in North. Sturgeon Davis of Providence to Mary K., daughter of the late Captain Daniel B. Burry of Warren.

Mr. Grant George J. Smith Mary A Royal Landlord South Christian Church G. W. Kilton Daniel W. Coggeshall Mary Ann Horton Newport R. James Taylor Mina Elizabeth M Joseph Lyon James E. Ash Mary A. McGready Joseph D. Goddard Lucy Peabody Providence Sturgeo Davis Mary K Daniel B. Burry Warren

Obituary notices from Rhode Island births and deaths

In Warren on the 11th alt Henry Lippitt aged 22 months son of E W Burr. In Tiverton on the 17th alt Mr Tscae Coggeshall aged 63. In Portsmouth on the 22d alt Mian Margarit daughter of the late Augustus Jolinean Esq of Newport in the 76th year. On Wednesday morning Mme MargaretJobon ston in the 67th year. In Little Compton on the 2let alt suddenly Mr Ezra Coe in the 64th year. On the 18th ult Mrs Sarah E wife of Mr David D Hammond in Providence on Tuesday morning last Mrs Deborah K wife of Mr Rufus Blanchard eldest daughter of the late Benjamin Hayward in her 44th year. On the 25th alt infant son of Henry N Manchester aged 4 days.

Warren Henry Lippitt E. W. Burr Tiverton Tscae Coggeshall Portsmouth Mian Margarit Augustus Jolinean, Esq Newport Mme Margaret Joboston

Harbor Shipping Notices for Weekend Departures

Saturday listings show Steamer Canonicus bound for Fall River with Captain Child onboard plus Schr Jane led by Hall from Westerly. Sloop Helen commanded by Pitman sails from New Bedford and Sloop Wing Allen with Wells from Providence. Sunday continues the schedule with additional departures.

Canonicus Child Fall River Jane Hall Westerly Helen Pitman New Bedford Wing Allen Wells Providence Behr Extra Wing Cutterlank Olive Lewis Wickford Romeo Parker Bristol Canonbug Fall Aieg Artist Davis Somerset Eliza Simmons Fame Pearse Alleience Science Gladuing Albany Uesday Child, You Kel River. Sole Provident, Paralet and Days From Aricubo P. R AT & TJ Usher Onice Ser Erie Sails

Maritime Memoranda From Ports and Vessels

Brief notices list ships and captains with movements and departures. Entries reference Cardenas Havana Matanzas St John New Brunswick and ports like Mayaguez Bristol and Saint Thomas with ships such as Maria Empress Florida and Thomas Church and captains Ingraham Choreh Goodell Petom.

Cardenas Henry Marshall West New York Patriot Aldrich Havana Maria Ingraham Matangas St John N. B Haines New Or Thomas ‘Church Goodell Fur St. Thomas Florida Petom Thia Port Mayaguez Tor

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