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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1852
Page
3
Readers question editor intent on rum selling amid public welfare concerns in Newport. The piece cites alleged pardoning faults and calls for capital punishment reintroduction after a drunken city murder, urging taxpayers to examine pauper costs tied to rum.
The steamship with 320 passengers and $1 250 000 in gold on freight and $250 000 with passengers arrived at 7 this morning. It left Aspinwall on the 7th and Havana on the 13th, bringing reports to San Francisco and April 18th. Gov Bigler’s message urges action on migration dangers, with California mining prospects improving and Nevada quartz ventures showing promise.
The island tightens security with guards posted and companies of soldiers drilled amid drum roars. Sven Ee Pooiare sought protection from American French and English authorities in Tahiti but was refused. Letters warn foreign residents to avoid involvement as turmoil grows in the Leeward Islands.
The South Christian Church hosts a course of sermons on Woman by JG Law. The first talk is scheduled for Sunday afternoon May 23, addressing talents, sphere, rights, education, influence and duties, with focus on accommodating strangers.
An 19th century advertisement touts Roger's Syrup of Liverwort, Canchalagua, and other vegetative ingredients as a rapid cure for coughs and lung inflammation. The prospectus urges wholesale and retail sale by Sudwill & Co and Dr Wy Driggd, with prices listed for single bottles and case quantities.
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