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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1855
Page
2
A dated tract discusses public opinion, political factions, and the dangers of division. It laments aid to dictating authorities and warns that unity brings prosperity while discord harms the community's progress and future prospects. The piece references leaders and broad societal movements without naming contemporary figures.
A notice urges residents to attend a Monday evening meeting at the House to discuss a petition for more stringent town government and greater spending efficiency. It notes potential annexation of a nearby town and the aim to fund water pipes and street improvements through new taxes and rates.
The November term of the Court of Dominion Pleas will commence in this town Tuesday morning next.
A four year old girl, daughter of Mr Dodge, a railroad engineer, suffered a broken left hip when a large timber fell from the top of a fence while she played in her yard. She is reported doing well.
A local notice reports sufficient funds subscribed for cemetery groundwork and fence, with expectations the necessary “eu m” will be subscribed soon. Captain Josiah Gladding’s store offers Wood's Patent Gas Burners claiming 25 to 30 percent gas savings. a Providence merchant invites the needy to request Thanksgiving dinner articles.
Advertises December issue praise for Godeys Lady's Book and related publications. Outlines subscription rates for single and bulk orders including Phenix, Harper's Magazine, and Arthur's Home Magazine with year packages, club deals, and advance payment terms.
A Baltimore American note dated November 9 reports writer’s tour of Nokrolle and Portiinad with observations of no fever in most areas and general health improving. He notes reopening of stores and lively streets while cautioning about intermittent fever among recently treated residents.
Neighbors reported the sudden death of John Cannan at his home after a brief illness. The Yeninthy of Mr. John Cannan, recently deceased in New York, was interred in the No Hurling Grand after being brought from NY where he died unexpectedly on Saturday.
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A Washington Intelligencer correspondent reports on contrasting positions between the United States and Britain amid the ongoing European power struggle. The French decree allowing naturalization of good vessels for ten percent tax opens a market for American ships, while European tensions and Baltic fleet deployments raise cautious prospects in the Atlantic and Mediterranean.
Wastilleroy reports a cabinet session debating three million Mexican instalment payments and a push for naval projects in the Gulf. Discussion includes pressure to pay claimants, fears of Gardinerism and Cathpinian opposition, and a personnel change with George W. Morgan replacing a Mexican War officer.
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The report covers a Pacific outbound voyage of ten days and three hours carrying 181 passengers, with freight and market prices steady. It notes a panic in England over a rumored US demand for passports, clarified by Mr. Buchanan, while war news from Crimea remains dull as both armies prepare for winter quarters. Diplomatic rumors persist about peace, with conflicting signals from Berlin and Vienna.
Historical report notes Cuba imposed duties on certain building materials and provisions for US citizens, previously admitted free or tax nominally. After years of effort, Spain agrees to refund duties but only after claims are presented within twelve months to Spanish authorities for adjudication or verification.
The New York Journal of Commerce publishes a full summary of commerce and navigation for the fiscal year ending June 30 1855. Imports at all U S ports totaled 261 382 960 with a decline from the prior year while exports to foreign ports stood at 275 156 946, shifting the year from a import surplus to an export surplus.
Captain Brotherton of the sloop John Henry towed a drifting boat toward New London after finding a man who appeared dead in it on Long Island Sound. The man, later identified as John A. Smith, revived briefly in New London but died within an hour, believed to have suffered a fit while fishing.
The propeller Finley, Captain Langley, exploded its boiler yesterday morning near Port Stanley. The stern portion was blown away and the ship sank in ten fathoms. Seven men and one woman perished. fifteen survivors clung to wreckage until rescued by a schooner and brought to Port Robinson.
Affected areas including counties and towns report a widespread illness unseen in the state's history. Reports describe general affliction across hills and valleys, with residents experiencing intense symptoms and widespread concern.
A fragment notes Maryland and several other states contributing men and money to support a free State in Kansas. It mentions Maryland, Kentucky, Missouri, Arkansas, and South Carolina with emphasis on Southern bloodlines aiding the cause.
A fire at a Dodgeville Exeter cotton mill owned by Mewar B Be and connected properties caused extensive loss. The mill and its machinery, valued at $9900 and $1600 respectively, were damaged with unknown cause. Insurance covers $5000, and no injuries are reported. The incident spread across local offices in Providence and Roger Williams.
An excerpt from the Revue des Deux-Mandes discusses U S agricultural abundance and export strength. It notes cotton corn and pork output values, compares European production, and remarks on migration to the United States amid abundance and social ideals in New England.
A Gloucester Branch Eastermital train from Boston to North Chelsea and West Lynn derailed a center car sending passengers tumbling. The car broke the track and plowed forward before stopping. Eighty aboard. two cars damaged with several shaken. Passengers were taken to Lyon while engines cleared the wreck.
A Boston Courier extract notes the Methodist church’s rapid expansion in Texas, praising its moral and educational impact. It cites large congregations, college and school support, and a shift of religious life amid a growing frontier population.
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