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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1854
Page
2
The article condemns extreme haste as a societal ill driving reckless business, poor goods, and rushed manhood. It warns youths against rushing to adulthood, urges patience, and stresses the harm to morals and domestic happiness from hasty living amid a cold rainy two week period.
An adjourned Bristol School Committee meeting on the 24th adopts unanimous resolutions praising Rev Thomas Shep D D for nineteen years of service to the public schools. It laments his retirement, expresses gratitude, and wishes him health happiness and continued usefulness. The chairman is I N Hobart and secretary J D Watonox. Also news of the ship Thomas Church sold for 37000 to a Boston buyer and a four day Europe update from the Pacific arrives.
Early May reports describe the greatest flood in the area with water two feet higher than the 1801 flood. Lower city districts flood to second stories affecting Colt's armory Precy4e Phyil's car shop and Woodruff Beach machinery works. Rail lines and roads submerged with critical damage to Willimantic and Enfield bridges and rail abutments. The mayor orders public buildings opened for relief and boats deployed for rescue as water rises rapidly.
The Providence Journal notes the Ward trial proceeds with an army of counsel and grand defenses. It argues the notion a man of high social standing could be convicted over a Yankee schoolmaster is absurd, while lamenting social injustice and urging restraint from Southern bravado.
A 57 year old man, Nathewiel Hasti, collapsed at dinner and died after a large unmasticated bee became lodged in his throat. Police conducted a routine inquiry.
The Rhode Island General Assembly convened with oath and roll calls. Henry Y. Cranston was elected Speaker, and William W. Hoppin named Governor after grand committee counts showing party majorities. John J. Reynolds and Americus V. Potter chosen for Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of State respectively, with other officers elected and committees appointed.
The article notes record high water levels in Springfield with rainfall causing widespread damage. Rivers flood areas including West Springfield and Ware, destroying buildings and delaying rail and mail service. Water recedes slowly at about one inch per hour. transport and communications remain disrupted across regions.
A colored child found floating in the dock at Champlin's wharf yesterday near 4 pm is believed to be one of the Denton children missing three months. An inquest was held by Coroner Daniel Denham. further investigation planned with Denton and his wife at the Normgansett Pier.
Captain Ezekiel Jones of the United States Revenue Marine faced a local court after James M. Head of Somerset filed a complaint accusing him of threatening to shoot and blow up Capt. Hood. Jones, a government supervisor for the lightship project, was fined and bound over to keep the peace, amid disputed contract execution and alleged threats to Hood's life.
Luke Curtice of Windsor faced arraignment in Manchester New Hampshire on an indictment for the murder of his father Lemuel Curtice by poison. He pleaded not guilty and was remanded to jail for trial next October. He was arrested in New Britain Connecticut where two brothers reside.
The Baston Bee reports the Five Cent Savings Bank at 32 School Street opened yesterday with about 2001 dollars deposited by 132 depositors. Small sums ranged from five cents to five hundred dollars. deposits included four at five cents, thirty seven under one dollar, thirty five at one dollar, fifty between one and one hundred, two at one hundred, one at two hundred, one at two hundred and fifty, and one at five hundred dollars.
Concord New Hampshire reports J Geo W Nesmith of Franklin appointed commissioner to audit creditor claims against the Daniel Webster estate declared insolvent and to oversee administration of the estate under the court decree.
In Worcester Supreme Judicial Court, John Marble of Sutton won a verdict for 31600 against the city of Wortcester after being knocked down by a runaway horse caused by highway defect. The case proceeded over several days with the plaintiff alleging damages from the incident.
A Providence bound schooner Ellen Perkins with Baker at the helm near Watch Hill loses a crewman who falls overboard while drawing water. The boat, overwhelmed by a heavy sea, capsizes as mate Robert Soban tries to save him. both men are lost in the incident reported by the New London Chronicle on April 29.
Tax Evrenor of France offers 6000 francs as a prize for the most useful invention aiding steam navigation or steamship construction. The Academy of Science awards the prize. A similar offer of the same sum was made by Louis Philippe's government in 1834 but not awarded.
Fragmentary sentence mentions temptation around shell HS dinners and a phrase if Pe had leave to withdraw. No clear people or events identified in readable text.
The legislature adjourned after a 116 day session, with 88 active days not counting Sundays and holidays. The shorter session ends in April for the first time since 1847, though past years extended into May. Wemard State and Crittenden figures are noted among citizens in a meeting brief.
A garbled report describes a Louisville hearing where a defense counsel was employed to defend Matthew Wad. The narrative claims jurors questioned the credibility of sixteen Butler scholars during the trial, with chaotic remarks and disjointed phrases coloring the proceedings. the scene moves to a court setting with unclear details.
A breach of promise case yielded a $1500 verdict while rumors swirl of a Black Swan marriage to a young Englishman aboard a Yankee Blade voyage from New Jersey to Massachusetts. A shocking murder tale on a steamer involves Susannah Worcester and a suspect bound for California for trial with anticipated full confession. Thomas Bell of Boston completes a large statue of Webster.
A man named Wab was arrested in New York on Friday for stealing letters from the post office. He was caught after a clerk stepped out, seizing him as he attempted to leave with another batch. He confessed to a long running scheme involving missing letters belonging to individuals and firms.
Fire at St Pauls Church in Bay More destroys the edifice early today. Loss about 50000 dollars, uninsured. Origin unknown but suspected incendiary. Church cost over 100000 dollars originally.
A severe storm yesterday afternoon at the Hippodrom caused the canvas roof to bulge and poles to shift, frightening spectators including children. The crowd fled and the building narrowly escaped collapse as rain and wind surged through the venue.
Fragmentary report notes continued slave importation to Cuba with authorities allegedly tolerating it for payments. Descriptions compare slave conditions to Chinese laborers, citing sick rates and loss of feet, with emigration patterns showing small numbers and female hardships.
A New Bedford petition seeks to list men for the jury box, calling for names to be added to the juror pool. The effort focuses on ensuring eligible local men appear on the roster for upcoming civic service.
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