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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1859
Page
2
The Bristol Phenix recalls losses since last Thanksgiving and urges gratitude for temporal mercies while acknowledging grief. It counsels a cheerful spirit, faith in eternal life, and unity under divine authority as the community gathers for the annual festival.
The piece discusses the approaching presidential campaign atmosphere and how the Harper's Ferry affair is being used for political capital. It argues this event will test party loyalties, scrutinizes charges against Republicans, and claims public confidence in lawful, orderly conduct will endure.
A Bristol temperance meeting held in the Vestry of the M I Church adopted resolutions endorsing the temperance cause. About seventy attendees signed pledges to abstain from alcohol, a committee was formed to draft a constitution and by laws, and a plan to organize a temperance society was approved. The group also supported town efforts to close liquor shops and pledged continued action.
The Providence Warren and Bristol Railroad adds a baggage car with a smokers apartment for travelers. Travel on the road has nearly doubled in a year, with fares among the lowest in the country. The road is in fair order, cars are excellent, and conductors pleasant, making the route one of New England’s most pleasant.
Mr A K Nason who ran the cars for the Providence Warren and Bristol Railroad since its start is now with the Boston road. James E Fisk becomes ticket master at the Providence depot replacing him. Fisk is pleasant and agreeable, following the change.
Mr Charles Pollock plans a course in vocal music for juveniles at the North Grammar School House this Saturday afternoon. He comes recommended by Dr Lowell Mason and Prof George F Root of New York City and will teach reading music by note with thorough instruction.
EF Joseph S. Tillinghast of New Bedford, a Society of Friends, will speak tomorrow forenoon at the State Street Methodist Episcopal Church during the usual service hour. He will address the Sabbath School, and it is urged that members with parents and friends attend. front body pews are reserved for the School.
Notice highlights planned winter lectures organized by local young men. The public is urged to support the endeavor and attend as a civic enrichment effort.
The Providence local cars will depart times altered on Monday with the early train to be discontinued except Mondays. A burglary at Capt Gardner Willard’s residence at Broad and Lyndon streets Warren occurred Monday night, awakening Mrs Willard. nothing stolen, intruder fled.
The steamer North Star ran ashore on October 25 at French Keys Florida. After six or seven days she refloated without aid by throwing over coal and resumed her voyage on November 2.
Reports from New Bedford Westport and Providence describe bright fireballs seen near Clark's Cave Horseneck Beach and Messer Place Tuesday morning. Witnesses note rapid descent toward water and brief luminous trails with no lasting impact.
On Wednesday in Charlestown Judge McGarth of the U S District Court ruled for H. H. Day against Radger and Co a heavy dry goods house in an India Rebel case They are enjoined from making using or selling the goods specified unless bond is given within a limited period Other cases in the city depended on this
Daniel Gifford Jr his wife and son James were seized in Westrom for stealing an iron shaft axes a milk can and other items from various residents including robbing clothes lines. The couple were held for the Supreme Court at Newport and the son was sent to the Providence Reform School for six years.
Edwin Myers, an Irish worker for James A Smith, was attacked by James Honan while crossing Kelly's bridge en route to Warren. Myers was knocked down and severely beaten, with his life despaired of on Sunday.
Fall River News reports the Rolling Mall, destroyed by Friday morning fire, has begun to rebuild with Col. Borden guiding efforts. He orders 1000 carpenters to be employed, aiming to have the mill operating in a few weeks.
A balloon exploded Friday morning after reaching eighty feet and releasing sixty eight thousand feet of gas. The incident caused a three thousand dollar loss to the proprietor, but Prof Lowe remains determined to continue his experiments.
At a Monday meeting the Boston Board of Trade considered a Taunton to Warren railroad project. The secretary was directed to respond that the board respectfully declined to act on the proposal.
Mr James H C Richmond of New Bedford rode the Ocean Express from San Francisco to Honolulu when it wrecked. He then took passage aboard the Mastiff which burned at sea on September 14, a misfortune noted in the report.
In New Bedford on Tuesday 2,300 barrels of sperm oil were sold. Of these 1,350 barrels went to manufacturing at $1.40 per gallon while the remainder, including 150 barrels at Fairhaven, was sold for export at $1.38 per gallon.
The President commutes the sentence of Captain Hutmes of Manne who was convicted of murder on the high seas, changing his punishment to life imprisonment.
Upwards of 20,000 bushels of sweet potatoes have been brought to New Bedford this season. The article notes a large influx of produce and underscores positive local market activity.
Corwin of Ohio declares his bid for Speaker of the House in the upcoming Congress. He positions himself as a leading Republican contender and outlines his plan to guide legislative priorities.
The Hungarian arrives at Portland and lands forty three rescued from the British schooner John Martin bound for Labrador. Crew from the wrecked vessel aboard another schooner was also rescued after dangerous seas. Lifeboat crew received two sovereigns each and a river cup from Hungarian passengers.
The Turkish government builds a telegraph line from Constantinople to Basra on the Persian Gulf. England pays $350,000 upon completion plus annual fees for exclusive use of one wire. Morse instrument sets, to be made in Boston, cost $10,000 each. Mr Stiles received an order for two complete sets for testing.
Doctors attending Senator Douglas state in writing that his ailment is gout in the stomach to avoid responsibility for contradicting friends who urged clarification.
Wrut-ro-po Mr Well of New Orleans has reportedly returned from England where he disposed of his own patent for fish hooks for twenty five thousand dollars.
Providence Daily? Eveneas reports James N Brown, a known inebriate, was jailed after being drunk and disturbing the peace. He died in his cell the following morning. Coroner’s inquest verdict cites death from excess of intoxicating drinks and opium. The piece warns against heavy drinking and notes the Atlantic House was sold at auction to William Newton.
Reports from San Francisco and the Sandwich Islands note wet weather and poor business prospects. The Achilles rescued passengers from the Mestiff C after a September fire at sea. several Americans listed among the travelers. Honolulu arrivals and coal oil prices loom over whaling prospects as coffee fails and whale ships number ten by Oct 1.
The Boston Journal reports Commissioner Burnham was taken from jail on intimation to supply books for the Legislature. In the House he was asked to consent to producing the books and replied none. The moment his answer was clear the House ordered his recommitment to jail as the Speaker prepared the warrant. The motive for his contumacious conduct remains unclear.
Dr Saurn of Rochester unveils a novel light arrangement superior to the Drummond light. Installed on a Central Railroad locomotive the experimental run showed track visibility to twelve to fifteen hundred feet enabling the engineer to read ordinary print from a quarter of a mile away. A measuring engineer verified the distance.
Dr Rae predicts a new spring expedition led by Harrison to seek Sir John Franklin journals and logs. Capt McClintock doubts an overland journey will yield more relics, citing natives’ reports that white explorers died and hard terrain between Montreal Island and the landing point.
A brilliant meteor was seen over New York between nine and ten this morning, moving north to south with a one foot nucleus and a twenty foot tail in a conical form. Ad vices from the City of Mexico report Marquez claiming seizure of the conductor and poised to become president, favored by the Church party.
The Asia arrives in New York at 8 a.m. with 134 passengers after heavy westerly gales. Reports detail the Royal Charter wreck near Puffin Island Anglesea, where 39 saved of 493 aboard and 455 dead or missing. Captain Taylor perished, and gold aboard valued up to £80,000 remains unclaimed.
The Hungarian arrived at Liverpool after an eleven day voyage from Liverpool, with six ty four passengers, noting rescue and landing of shipwrecked crew near Newfoundland. Reports discuss Royal Charter loss, uncertainty over gold recovery, and insurance costs. Mentions Great Eastern at Beaulieu, damage at Holyhead, and future plans for the ship. Also covers China expedition talk, Italy and Garibaldi, and a note on Tangier and Tetuan blockade.
News from Shanghee reports U S minister Ward and his suite arrived at Peitang and traveled by carts and junks to Pekin. An imperial edict ordered escort to Pekin and limited movements after arrival. Ward refused Ko Tow prostration, leading to exchange of treaties and return to Penang. Powell, an English prisoner, was handed over.
Native communities near Lake Superior form a temperance society after a trusted chief’s drunken misdeeds. An indignation meeting leads to a self-protecting league with strict rules, including tying the first offender to a stump and delivering 25 lashes.
Lieut Mowry arrives by the last overland stage carrying about forty six pounds of silver from Arizona. The ore includes moulded plates and common samples found in pure silver after mercury repulsion and amalgamation. It lies near the Rio Grand Mulley twelve miles from the river by the Stevenson mine. The region shows rich prospects with argentiferous galene ore and low costs in reproduction techniques.
The New Bedford Mercury reports that Allen Mason, formerly a New Bedford broker who died recently in Fall River, left all his property valued at $30,000 to his brother’s daughter. Mason was unmarried and his will aroused family dissatisfaction. legal proceedings are expected at the current term of the Supreme Judicial Court to contest its validity.
Certificates accompany a salt of 190 bales of sand weighed 1900 pounds and show samples used to purchase cotton were free from sand. The purchaser files a reclamation, tracing the cotton to the factory, but the seller refuses payment without giving reasons.
The San Francisco Bulletin argues that General Scott’s voyage to the Pacific coast could persuade him of the necessity of a Pacific railway. It believes his report to the government on return would swing support for building the road at all hazards and any cost by the general government.
James Shaller a 59 year old Can ton Massachusetts farmer married a 17 year old girl last January after a month of acquaintance. They lived unhappily and his sudden death two months ago sparked poison suspicions under investigation. In Buffalo yesterday a building collapse killed two and injured several workers removing grain damaged by last week's fire.
A bright comet passed over New York on Tuesday forenoon shining with a brilliant yellow light. Its apparent diameter measured one font and its tail extended about 20 feet with a conical termination, reflecting a striking glow in the sun.
The list shows John C. Fremont as head subscriber with a five hundred dollar pledge. Reports from Michigan and Rhode Island recount counterfeit captures linked to other banks. A Kansas dispatch notes ex Governor Ransom died at Fort Scott. Rochester tannery fire caused seventy to eighty thousand dollars in damage with twenty five hundred in insurance. A bank note recovery by a Catholic priest involved Canada notes. Boston’s Old South Church reports nearly thirty thousand in real estate income and four thousand dollar salaries to two ministers, supporting chapel and missions.
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