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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1860
Page
2
An old medal or token from Kansas features a thirteen-link chain with a central circle bearing the motto We are one and a star above a cantire horn of plenty. The reverse shows the date 1780 and the phrase Mind your Business along its edge in Latin Fagio.
Miljor Rirseell Warren, once a prominent Providence architect known for designing St Michael's Church and other major buildings, has departed this life. The Rev Mr Oxcurr of the American Colonization Society will lecture at the Congregational Church tomorrow evening on the Christian Civilization of Africa and the recaptured Africans at Key West and in Arkansas. Lecture begins at 6 1 2 o'clock.
The fragment references 1789 to 1860 counts of Presidents and VPs, 1789 to 1852 Secretaries, from the 1850 census showing slave and white populations, plus a sales pitch for cleaning polish and an 19th century periodical advertisement listing contents and subscription info. It mentions the United States, Barbary States, and a preview of literary features and authors in an upcoming issue.
A travelogue aboard a liner recounts shipboard life from the crowded male saloon to the women’s quarters. The journey passes Heligoland by day, through Cuxhaven and Stade, with observations of Hamburg’s riverfront, Holstein and Hanover duchies, and harbors.
Richmond correspondent notes that leading slaveholders in the state and South Carolina show strong union sentiment. A wealthy planter reported funding troops for the Confederate cause but declared he made his money and now supports the Union and urges his children to do likewise.
Fragmented telegraphic and newspaper text depicts market stagnation in Providence and Charleston. It notes A and V Spragge halting print works and several cotton houses suspending operations while banks coordinate to resist discounts.
The passage references ideas of government balance and constitutional planning, mentioning Naple, the Papal States, and disarmament. It hints at political debate about governance, rights, and the powers of rulers amid a fragmentary historical discussion.
The Philadelphia Press prints a garbled political jumble recounting Union loyalties, Jefferson era ties, and 1815 battles. It notes Douglas Bell supporters aligning with the Union, while factions in the South drift toward secessionists, Breckinridge, and cotton interests.
The Hartford Times reports a shipment of 180 cases of Sharpe's Patent Carbines totaling 1800 pieces and 40 bundles of conical bullets. The order, placed by the State of Georgia, is to be delivered to Savannah and represents the first batch of a large contract.
A fragmented note outlines a nationwide effort by express companies to aid Kansas relief. It mentions Henry Wits of the American Express Company and Barney, president of United States Express Company, directing free contributions of money and clothing to Leavenworth committees.
The New York Express reports that Judge Hoffman upheld the Sunday Law against Stadt Theatre proprietors in a civil suit. It notes a jury verdict of guilty against Linden Muller for Sunday performances deemed desecration, a result the paper says will curb religious offense by foreign residents.
Report from Memphis Tennessee Enquirer describes a deadly pistol duel on the Coffeeville street between Henry A. Riddick and Adrian Snider prominent local attorneys. Riddick killed Snider with a shot to the chest. Riddick was also shot in the breast and died hours later. A crowd panicked as Riddick’s brother seized the weapon and fired, grazing Snider. The dramatic event prompts questions about jury trial remarks and local consequences.
The text records a public figure discussing constitutional requirements for presidential electors and the need for a clear majority. It cites legislative rules, mentions Georgias statutes, and notes expectations about on air discussions over six years, emphasizing careful reference rather than added commentary.
The text blends disjointed references to a New York disaster, legal notices, railway troubles, and parliamentary reporting. It mentions a London Times expedient, bogus bank notes in New York, and distressing scenes of poverty with grieving families. The overall fragmentary content traces to a late 19th century press page.
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