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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1851
Page
2
Reports detail Kossuth's reception in Gibraltar and plans for a return to the United States aboard the Mississippi. The article describes outdoor preaching debates, ecumenical meetings, and lectures by Rev Dr Spring on Christ's divinity, plus local observations on religion, travel, and media coverage.
The Providence Journal reports Peter fiankell Aaron Burril and 15 Fok Stanton have been arraigned in the city on suspicion linked to the Medina case Sears Perber. A badly burned witness was found near the grove above the Vosey area. The case is described as having strong testimony against the prisoners.
A Bristol fair by King Philip Fire Co No 4 raised 945 dollars after a long push for funds. The event funded hall furnishings and the start of a town library, addressing needs for a public reading room and educational resources.
A meeting at the company hall Wednesday led to a vote to allocate 100 dollars from savings for a circulating library. The plan calls for a responsible person to manage the books and a cautious selection process, with hope for donations of varied books to aid the project.
In Phenig Bavertyn New York on November 10 1851 readers complain that hostile caricatures in shop windows ridicule Bloomer wearers. The piece laments the costume's decline yet hopes for its revival and notes fears of domestic power shifts from wives.
Nov 10 Webster rejected a Spanish proposal through the ambassador here to ease Cuba disputes. The offer asked the US to invite the Spanish Consul back to New Orleans, raise his national vessel, and salute the Spanish flag. If refused, the minister was told to demand reparations and the consul’s return.
In New York on Nov 11 Judge Nelaco in the YJ 9 Dio- Arie Court ruled that the complainants are entitled to their share of the bank property’s reduction. A decree will be issued accordingly and the method of apportioning capital to follow at decree settlement.
The Hungarian exiles arrived by steamer and met with Mayor Hamilton at the Cy Hath. Colonel Borajaky spoke at length, lamenting Kossuth's absence to counter the slander from European foes. The mayor replied and offered hospitality to Col Beransky and the exiles at the Irving House until Kossuth’s arrival.
New Orleans reports the steamship Louisiane arriving with news from Galveston. All but ten troops at Ringea have deserted to the insurgents. Mexican government concentrates forces at Monterey and Gen Uraga is named to command 5000 men to march on the capital to quell the revolution.
In Waeurmeeron on November 13 Captain Song of the Mississippi reports himself at the Navy Department yesterday and strongly denies the unfavored reports circulated about Kossuth.
A panther escaped from a circus cage near Pawtucket causing chaos as it vanished after last sighting. Citizens fear for safety as reports say it may be near sheepyards and local stores closed early.
The Canada and Baltic arrive amid fog and turmoil, passengers disembarking at quarantine before proceeding to New York and Southampton. Kossuth is warmly greeted in England with public ceremonies and political talks, while Spain reports on Cuban affairs and American prisoners in Vigo awaiting amnesty decisions.
A distorted table of questions and answers lists who sells alcohol by Americans, Raglieh and Swedes in cellars and above ground, counts of Oyster Saloon and Ice Cream Saloon establishments, and how many keep open on the Sabbath. It notes grocers and other places selling intoxicants and references a law execution to address intemperance.
The letter thanks American leaders Henry Clay Corcoran Grinnell and others for kindness shown to Father Mathew as he leaves for his homeland. He urges Irish countrymen in America to abandon excesses and conduct themselves with honor, hoping the United States remains free from debt and that virtue guides both private and public life. He bids a final farewell and prays for continued blessings on the nation.
The brig Conductor of Yarmouth, N S, rescued crew and one passenger from the Oregon of Bov won after a gale sank the vessel off Bonaire. The ship's top forward spar failed, their raft drifted three days with no water or land, then the Conductor picked them up. Survivors include L R Fish and passenger Simpean of London.
Maine authorities seize a vessel marked for New York after a shipment of liquor bound for St Stephens and St John New Brunswick is landed at a harbor. The incident highlights ongoing temperance tensions and alleged evasion of provincial revenue laws.
A large three decker of about one hundred tons bur, under construction at Meson Coace & Davie in Warren, has been purchased by Mesera F AC Maygan and Captain Nawcanver S Mauean of this city with New York parties. The vessel is a model three decker in the early subganusl qoguer style and intended for maiden Oi Uapt N 8 Mavaat.
Fragmentary report notes a new wave of cases in the city tied to oil prices at 195 cents per barrel and a reference to 38 habits facing a recent disaster. The excerpt reflects unsettled conditions and unresolved details from the period.
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