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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1856
Page
2
A 19th century notice lauds Holbrookuryo book on detecting mail frauds and robberies, praising its plain, humorous style and factual detail. It argues the work promotes virtue, improves mail safety, and contrasts it with fiction that glamorizes crime, while noting related lecture by Rev. Richmond and a Metropolis boat and tickets.
The Court of Common Pleas will begin its May Term in this town on Tuesday morning. Efforts are underway to run a steam propeller regularly between this place and New York. Merchants expect improved freighting and profits if the service is established, with a fine passenger-capable vessel prepared for that route.
The Panama report condemns brutal acts by a lawless group and urges authorities to take charge. Citizens deserve protection and swift action from proper officials to address the incident and ensuing concerns.
The City Marshal of New Bedford, Mr. Bart, has been removed and Col. Ingraham appointed to his place.
The brig Alcenus, of this port, has been purchased by Samuel True, resident agent of Providence, on private terms and will thereafter sail from Providence.
New York reports a violent Panama April 15 clash between American transit passengers and natives. About 30 Americans killed and 20 wounded as rioters loot the Pacific House and baggage at the depot. Names limited. notable wounded include Ward Center and J. H. Putnam. Subsequent dispatches confirm Costa Rican and Nicaraguan fighting with Walker forces, heavy casualties, and American losses amid territorial clashes along the transit route.
The dispatch recounts a brutal clash in Panama where police and rioters fired on houses, injuring many as sabres were used. Cortes' passengers were sent to Aspinwall then New York. American casualties include A. W. Selover of Providence shot through the lungs.
Dr Thomas Crosby of Greytown pursues a claim in the Court of Claims Washington seeking 812000 for property destruction in the bombardment. If he wins, a further amount could be due for the military action. A new waterproof shoe with meltable sole is produced at Andover using leather and gutta percha, employing 200 workers. The late Robert L Stevens of New York died leaving millions. his brothers are heirs.
The Royal Mail Steamship Persia reached New York after about nine and a half days at sea with 130 passengers aboard. Paris reports note the Paris conferences closing and a London debate postponed. Austria plans to occupy Italian territories amid growing tensions with Sardinia and Piedmont.
From Souta America New York April 25 reports Rio Janeiro March 16 Pernambuco first Bahia third Buenos Ayres fourth Montevideo seventh. Cholera rages in Pernambuco with about one hundred deaths daily. Also notes Africans on the Mary Smith. sixty died before Bahia and fourteen since. Montevideo president elected Pa resa by large majority. Rio Janeiro still reports cholera deaths about ten daily. European peace welcomed. steamship link New York to Para proposed. freights lower.
The New York Herald dispatches Callao March 12 reporting Britain seeks to seize the Chica Islands to cover Peru debt. Castilla clings to power as a dictator, with calls for South American union with the United States. May 6 decree targets the slave trade amid local yellow fever.
The Manchester Mirror reports Samuel Evans aged 17 was found unconscious in a cotton opener room at Amoskeag Mills. His clothes allegedly caught in the machine, tearing flesh from his right arm and side with organs exposed. He survived initial hours but his chances of recovery remained slim.
An American naval officer reports dire famine in the Cape Verde Islands due to grain shortages over three years. From 5000 to 6000 of 120000 inhabitants have died. Governor St Jago is shipping grain from Africa at low cost using island revenues and his salary to aid the destitute. He warns that without European and American relief 20000 may starve by year end. Green peas sell in New York for six shillings per half peck.
A Newark Adv editorial notes a peculiar family of six sisters five left their marriages for other men, all six having been married and none living with a lawful husband. Five eloped and the remaining one deserted her husband. A rare case of singularity in the Union is claimed. On Saturday a boy in Switzerland county Ind died after being attacked by a vicious horse. His mother fainted and died hours later.
The New York Common Council orders the Crystal Palace removed from Reservoir Square and put up for sale at public auction on the 22nd. The building, a costly marvel, could fetch about $120,000 though its future use remains uncertain.
R H Dann presented a petition signed by 3000 residents urging Governor and Council to pardon Coburn and Dalton and release them from imprisonment. Ten jurors who convicted them for assault are among petition signers, noted Prov Tribune.
In Boston a vessel filled from a nitric acid carboy broke causing a spill. Workers attempted to absorb the liquid with saw dust then fell ill and went home. Two of the men later died from the exposure.
Mr Stephen H Luther of Warwick killed a large otter at the Cove shore noted as a local curiosity. The animal weighed twenty five pounds and stretched five feet nose to tail. The skin valued at fifteen dollars. The otter fought a good hound and Luther, who was armed with a heavy club, proved too strong for both.
John Sheddon an 81 year old resident of Guone Virtues Mass. killed himself by jumping into the river last evening. His coat hat and cane were found on the river bank half a mile above the body. He had mourned his wife for over fifty years. Cor Providence Journal.
Seaman Joseph G Brown killed his wife in a breakfast room attack at Islesboro Maine. His eleven year old daughter was wounded trying to intervene. Brown leapt into a boat to flee but was captured after crying a final warning. He drowned himself? No, he survived and was jailed in Belfast.
The Pennsylvania Legislature repeals the prohibitory liquor law and enacts a license system. Philadelphia licensers set eight hundred eighty hotels and two hundred twenty eating houses requiring licenses. Hotel licenses range from 1000 to 25 dollars annually, based on rent. Eating houses taxed by gross sales for domestic wines and malt liquors.
The first passenger train crossed the Mississippi River bridge at Rock Island on Tuesday morning of last week completing the Chicago to town city railroad connection. Bells rang as the event was celebrated with demonstrations.
The Abigail arrived from whaling voyages after about forty four months at sea. She reportedly took 929 barrels of sperm oil 6153 barrels of whale oil and 81500 pounds of bone during the voyage. At current prices the total would be about 1950000 dollars.
Storm tides breached embankments along the Delaware River and creeks flooding thousands of acres of meadow between Salem and Preotes. The damage totals reach thousands of dollars.
Timer Lixo and Ma Bannca Jenny Lind Goldschmidt writes a Philadelphia friend expressing deep sympathy for Mr Bannow and testifying to his generosity. She notes it is painful to dwell on the situation and vows to help, stating Barnum will not fall and that she can provide aid despite hardships.
In a Prov Transcript excerpt the printing office ventes frustration at loafing young men who disrupt type setting and talking. The notice claims there is enough work for all and warns of further action if annoyance continues, seeking to protect business interests.
A Syracuse case puzzles courts as a woman married another woman by an Episcopalian minister. The English husband dressed as a man and married the bride named Lewis against her father’s wishes. The female husband pleaded guilty to vagrancy and was sentenced to 90 days in jail after a judge’s lecture.
At a Rhode Island Society for the Encouragement of Domestic Industry meeting a committee was appointed to draft a bill for preserving fish in state streams and ponds. The aim is to prevent capture in nets and seines during improper seasons and to gather information for the next committee session.
The schooner William Newton owned by John D. Northam has been launched at Crandall's ship yard. Built as a mail boat for travel between this place and Block Island it promises greater room and a comfortable cabin with shelter for women in storms.
Wreck of the barque Blanchard near Deal with crew saved and cargo likely partly saved. Gen. Taylor from Port au Prince reports yellow fever, fatalities, and high illness there. Delta notes 15 lost in Cubs sinking on the Alabama river. many more feared. Cincinnati slave case costs and deputies listed. frauds and forged warrants noted. Various items include Arkansas country paper on a cheese press, yellow fever in New Orleans, fires estimated at 100000, Ohio canal work, and auction of Worcester Daily Transcript for creditors.
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