19 May 1860
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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1860
Page
1
A fragmentary note references a long loggy lines scene sweeping toward the prairies of the West, recalling a distant, unclear action and journey through open country.
Brig Rockingham reports May 1 sighting at lat 26 10 N lon 72 02 W a bale of cotton and a man on wreckage signaling. Chief mate War Coneway of the Roger Stewart Brunswick crew rescued after the ship_foundered in a northeasterly gale. Another vessel Western Seas recovered the cook and five men. Coneway reports another bark seen steering windward, possibly rescuing crew.
Boston May 7 The steamer Spaulding carrying Massachuset delegation from Charleston arrived at 2 am A fugitive slave named William Bracker claimed to be free but his story lacked credibility Captain Howe redirected the Spaulding and halted the Benj DeFord to transfer the man to the latter steamer bound for Baltimore Democrats aboard the Spaulding criticized the fugitive’s selection of their transport to liberty.
Washington correspondent notes growing confidence that the Southern Convention will meet as scheduled with all Southern states represented and nominate a Southern President on that platform. He warns Baltimore adjournment leads to deadlock and possible two thirds rule disruption, risking a sectional Republican nomination unlikely to win electoral votes.
In Havre de Grace on May 7 the Chesapeake Bay teems with shad and herring. Traders claim record hauls with Bund catching 1200 to 1800 barrels and Osbourn at the battery 1000 barrels in a haul. Daily catches range 200 to 800 barrels as weather favors crops. Washington reports Wendell’s testimony shows 30000 to 40000 dollars spent to push the English bill and links to the Le pompin Constitution sent to Kansas by an administration agent.
A quoted exchange features a character requesting guidance to fill the head with brains. The physician replies that the subject desires nothing but brains, highlighting a darkly themed dialogue about intellect and body.
A large fire in the Second District destroyed ten buildings today. Losses are estimated near 60,000 dollars with extensive damage reported across multiple structures. The incident occurred amid a tense urban blaze and prompted emergency response from local fire units.
In Swinburne England on a spring morning Colonel Hastings arrives with his ward Lady Etheridge. Albert Hastings, the hidden bridegroom, plans a secret Wales wedding with Rose Elmer while his mother battles illness and a looming public betrothal. The story centers on a deed of gift, a secret marriage arranged by a conspiratorial secretary, and a mother’s shadow over the heiress heritage.
A mother presses Rose to confront Lady Etheridge at the castle requesting Magdalene Elmer, Etheridge's dying nurse, seek her tonight. Rose fears the confrontation but agrees to obey, spurred by promises of a confession and curses to come. The notice ends urging readers to buy the New York Ledger for the next installment.
A sermonlike exhortation urges relentless effort through hardship. It frames press on as a universal motto for all ages and conditions, advising endurance after failures in fortune, business reversals, and personal betrayals. It encourages self reliance and forging new energy to recover wealth and hope.
A Newark New Jersey resident with a brass ring on her right little finger had the finger amputated following decomposition. The woman reportedly feared removing the ring more than the finger, suggesting superstition kept her from removing it for weeks.
The piece reflects on smiles as a window into the heart, contrasting vanity with love and noting that true joy comes from goodwill. It likens laughter to weather and blooms, saying smiles reflect character and inner nature rather than outward pride.
The New Bedford Standard reports the death of Mrs Sarah R wife of James Arnold Esq at her County street home a few minutes after 5 am Wednesday. She was 73 with long fever. She helped the needy and supported the Mariner's Home by land and building gifts to Bethel and ongoing contributions.
The anniversary was held with Rev. Wm. C. Alexander presiding. The treasurer reported last year’s receipts above $380,000. Mr. Walcott of Chicago urged publishing anti slavery tracts, but no vote was taken after adjournment. A publishing committee was elected: Rev. Daniel Magie, Wm. R. Williams, Wm. Adams, Benj. C. Cutler, N. Adams, Thos. DeWitt. The south’s national position was supported by an overwhelming vote with seven dissenters.
A Hampden County Gazette report describes a two year old girl, daughter of Stephen Langolin, suffering a severe foot injury when caught under a freight car wheel. Amputation was performed while under chloroform, and as the surgeon stitched, the child awoke and sang cheerfully, a poignant display observed by the attending parent and staff.
A fragmentary humorous mock guidance piece advises on social missteps at a wedding. It mocks reactions to cold misfortune, fainting, and spider screams while urging proper engagement etiquette and a preference for the older brother, ending with a recommendation to marry at St Georges if possible.
A Virginian Farm Journal writer describes starting branches on car trees by wounding the wood to awaken dormant eyes. He explains making a slit or gash over the eye to stop sap flow and prompt a shoot, noting success in about three of four cases.
On Saturday Mr Taber Gory, about eighty, resident of the Alms House, suffered a serious facial injury when a cow horn lacerated his mouth. The wound was severe and required care.
Pittsfield May 8 old editor Philgedl Allen, senior editor of the Pittsfield Sunwhiglai, who founded the paper in 1800, died this morning at eighty four, making him the oldest editor in the Union according to the Bisten Journal.
Reported drowning of twenty nine boys and girls after their fishing party boat sank in a pond near Camden Ohio. Nine bodies recovered, others missing. The note mentions various unrelated items and letters from Vienna and Venice, but the focal event is the fishing party disaster with a high casualty estimate.
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