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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1852
Page
2
Willa Thorecastle harbors a hopeful affection for Norman Reed amid frontier tensions. Stephenson leads scouts toward hostile woods while Willa faces pressure from a guardian and a looming marriage dowry. Her resolve remains firm despite romantic advances and perilous duties.
The London Leader denounces the Pope's government for executing twenty four political prisoners in Sinignglia. The article praises the victims who died shouting for Mazzini and singing the Marseillaise, notes Swiss troops carried out the executions, and warns of further killings in Ancones.
A Cincinnati School Board discussion on Bible use in public schools ends with a 15 to 10 vote. The resolution allows pupils to read scripture versions chosen by their parents unless the currently used version remains the official option. Marginal notes and teacher comments on the text are to be read or discussed.
On Sunday the Steimer Boston arrived from Boston as city officials seized seven or eight barrels of bad liquor. A melee erupted among dockworkers with several barrels toppled into the water. Police retained control. some barrels were tossed or consumed.
Governor Foote of Mississippi sends a imperial message declaring belief that the President and his constitutional advisers will vindicate the governance and authority of the state, urging strong resolutions in support of his position.
A garbled OCR fragment references authorities in Washington and aims at attaining specified high purposes. The meaning is unclear and no concrete events or names are readable.
An eloquent sermon on Daniel Webster delivered by Rev. Hobart at the Baptist Church fills the house with solemnity. A state day of Thanksgiving is urged, praising divine providence for harvests, health, and peace, while noting political and global events and urging charity toward the poor.
The November term of the Court of Common Pleas for the county adjourned with few actions, most settled. One jury case was tried Enoch Bailey vs Francis L B O'Wolf in assumpsit over a balance on a chaise. verdict for the defendant as payment was pleaded.
A splendid clipper barque of about 300 tons named Venus was launched Saturday from Thompson Stanton Co. She is well built rigged and coppered and appears fast and sharp in design. Owned by Capt. Benjamin Church and brothers she will sail as a freighter under Capt. Church. May Venus and her commander sail to success.
In a 96 page pamphlet Isaac A. Hunt claims cruelty at Augusta Insane Hospital by Drs Ray and Bates and attendants. Certificates recount patients beaten, burned, overworked, and neglected, with calls for a formal investigation and publication of findings.
The narrator describes harsh conditions and punishment at an institution, noting repeated use of a shower box for discipline and a directive not to reveal tales. He plans to leave after informing the steward and explains a desire to avoid becoming hardened by misery, finalizing his withdrawal on February 19, 1852.
Reports from Havana and New York detail the Crescent City being refused entry and later allowed to land for certain passengers while others remain in transit. Official dispatches recount orders from Moro Castle to fire on vessels entering at unlawful hours and the suspension of those orders, with Purser Smith denying any treasonous correspondence.
New York reports the steamer Black Warrior from Mobile and Havana arriving with 35 passengers and cargo of cotton, tobacco, and cigars. The article notes tensions with the Captain General and mentions other ships in Havana harbor, including the Antelope and British and French war vessels.
The funeral obsequies for Daniel Webster are described with broad mourning across New York. Bells toll, minute guns fire, and flags fly at half mast as City Hall, Astor House, Delmonico's and Tammany Hall display emblems. A large Astor House bust and patriotic mottos line Broadway while an ovation at Metropolitan Hall closes the rites.
Old New York papers discuss a recent slave case where transit slaves were freed under state law. The Courier and Enquirer says the judge's opinion opposes the Constitution and fugitive slave law, widening North and South rift and risking the new confederation. The Tribune praises Judge Payne for his decision.
Peleg A Rhodes died Saturday afternoon after months of ill health and a recent Atlantic trip. He was about 48, leaves a large family, and his loss will be felt in the J and P Rhodes firm and the broader business community. He had been improving briefly before sudden decline.
The Buckeye Belle exploded in Beverly Docks twelve miles below Marietta last night, killing and wounding many. Reported fatalities include John Shlow of Pittsburgh, Jos. Bleace engineer, John Wast coal dealer, Edward Atherton of Beverly, and others. Injured include Captain Hahn and first clerk Whisson. The vessel, a mail packet, suffered a catastrophic boiler failure blamed on engine neglect.
The Postmaster General rules that henge is not covered by laws or regulations and blocks sending periodicals to bona fide agents as if mailed to the recipient directly, affecting distribution and delivery of papers under the Poss. Office Department.
The fragment mentions Dr Charles Jewett and John B Gough in a political context with references to supporters and a House set, but text is garbled and no clear event or outcome is stated.
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