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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1850
Page
2
BRISTOL PHENIX reports the Congress adjourned on Monday after a lengthy and chaotic session. Members reportedly consumed liquor and cigars, with the Senate ending at 19 o clock and the House adjourning amid confusion.
The regular monthly meeting of the Court of Probate is scheduled for 2 o clock on Monday at the Probate Office. A separate note urges reconsideration of flogging in the navy and names Samuel A Elliot of Huston as a critic, urging repentance for supporting the practice.
Dr Jewert renowned temperance lecturer will address citizens at the Methodist Church on Monday evening. The speaker’s popularity is sure to draw a large crowd to hear the important subject.
UF Matthew Beaty a Nova Scotian was committed to jail on Tuesday after being charged with stealing 108 dollars in gold from a boarder in the house of William Shepley. He fled to Fall River where he bought a five piece of crushes and two watcher and was arrested Monday. About 30 dollars was found on his person. He is bound over for the November term of the Court of Common Pleas by Justice Randall of Warren.
Telegraphed summary reports a bitter clash between Foote and Fremont in the Capitol Rotunda. Fremont accused Foote of improper motives over California land legislation. Foote struck Fremont. Senator Clarke separated them. later notes indicate an amicable settlement and a retracting request without signed agreement.
Jenny Lind planned to perform at Howard Hall Providence on Monday evening with tickets priced at $3. The sale of seats had been scheduled for yesterday afternoon. In Boston, visitors are urged to stop at Oax Hall to see a city curiosity praised for its efficiency and goods. The notice mentions Jewell & Prescott’s Milk Street shop advertising shawls silks cloaks at low prices. Silas Braley of Freetown died at about sixty while loading rigs at Braley crossing.
A Rochester correspondent explores the so called Rochester Knockings as a mix of electricity and animal magnetism. He suggests charging maidens with electricity and using magnetism to read minds and produce rapes, inviting readers to offer light on the theory and whether the phenomena could be explained.
A correspondent critiques the Rochester knockings theory and the Cock Lane Ghost tale. He argues that environmental factors and single presence can produce phenomena, warns against rejecting true spiritual communications, and endorses A J Davis's view of humanity joining with the Second Sphere.
News reports from Springfield Utica and Oswego describe strong black resistance to the Fugitive Slave Law as fugitives rally, organize, and threaten resistance. Notable figures like Dr Osgood pledge to defeat the law while funding efforts for Hamlet's freedom are tallied through local donors.
In a clave vote the Senate refused to strike from the Naval Appropriation bill a House proviso banning fogging in the navy. Yeas included Mesie Richimon Badger Berrien Buller Davis Dawson Dayton Downe Houston Hunter King Mangum Mason Morton Pearce Pratt Roak Sebastia Smith Spruance Turney Wales Yolee. Nays listed Baldwin Benton Bright Caes Chase Stark Cooper Davis Dickinson Dodge Dodge Ewing Felch Fremont Green Gwin Hale Hamlin Jones Norris Seward Shields Sturgeon Underwood Walker Winthrop.
Congress debates flogging abolishment amid opposition from sailors and officials with arguments on punishment, insanity links, and maritime law. The House advances California judicature bill and bounty land provisions as Senate amends, amid tumult and adjournment shuffles.
Crusty Cranston street house owned by John Ledyard burned, furniture saved. A barn on Clemence street belonging to Joseph Sweat caught fire and burned. Early this morning a fire at Peleg S. Sherman's copper shop on Benefiy Street destroyed the shop and its contents, insured, spreading to a neighboring barn owned by OA & Dean.
Last evening a mail coach en route to Ningtown Pennsylvania was attacked by robbers who seized several trucks and thousands of dollars in money. Police have launched an investigation as witnesses report the bold assault occurred at dusk along the road. Investigators seek any information leading to the criminals.
Washington dispatch reports the long session nearing end as the Senate votes to strike out a House provision banning flogging in the Navy, with a dramatic correction of a counting oversight and an unexpected extension to the Merchant Marine. The episode highlights tensions with slaveholding interests and a push for reform.
The Steamer Pacific, as it backed from its Canal Street wharf to depart for Liverpool, faced wind and current that drove it into a pier building. About 60 to 80 people stood nearby. one man was killed, several injured, and many fell into the water as the guard and wheelhouse damaged the structure. John Wilson is named as an instant casualty, with Dr. Beck and H. Jones injured.
The fragment imagines a search for a perfect suitor in playful, literary language. It invokes poets, heroes, gods, and a politician, hinting at a satire of romantic ideals and social pretensions.
Washington Oct 2 The Secretary of the Treasury outlines a plan to tax imported merchandise to offset the rising expenses faced by domestic industries and to balance the costs of imported goods. This summary notes the government focus on tariff adjustments to protect local producers.
The notice lists appointments by and with the advice and consent of the Senate across Rhode Island districts. Officials named include collectors, wardens, and surveyors with specified districts such as Newport Providence North Kingstown Pawtuxet East Greenwich Bristol Warren and Barrington.
A Savannah News report recounts the brig Surrwaeck and Surreatse leaving Barbados bound for Somerset Massachusetts with lumber. Severe sickness, a worsening leak, and a gale forced abandonment. only three survivors reached St Mary's Georgia after fourteen died and a rescue by brig J W Godfrey saved the rest.
A New York Tribune notice hails the abolition of flogging in the Navy as a reform won by advocates led by War on G. Haynes. The piece praises efforts to end brutality, notes lingering issues with alcohol, and invites supporters to a Cherry Street Methodist meeting where Haynes and allies will celebrate the change.
An accident at the Burrillville plane mill last Wednesday caused four men to fall from the third story into the ground. An Irish worker named Maca was killed instantly. Gideon Smith, the master mason, was seriously injured with multiple fractures, and two other men sustained serious injuries. A valuable animal was killed in the incident.
After his London thrashing Mananat Havwau abandoned plans for Paris and went to Cologne. On arrival, locals refused him and his baggage hotel access until police intervened. The incident exposes public contempt rather than legal violation and shows no sympathy.
A church meeting led by Rev. Mr Spowdon gathered fugitive slaves from Boston to oppose the slave law. A seven member committee was chosen to draft resolutions and report later. the city hosts three to four hundred enslaved people, some with property and standing in the community.
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