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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1855
Page
2
A Bristol newspaper column from October 1835 discusses Irish immigration to Britain. It weighs assimilation risks against social impact, arguing the alien element will blend but alter national character, with concerns about religion, class, and future masters of society.
The Bristol Artillery under Col Greene will depart Tuesday morning with Gilmore's Cornet from East Greenwich. They will spend Wednesday there before joining the Kentish Guards from East Greenwich to participate in a review in the city on that day.
Fragmentary report describes several days of light rain after a dry spell. Text notes low cisterns and the need for more rainfall to replenish supplies.
Notes indicate several new churches are progressing rapidly with outer walks nearly finished. The Congregational site is partly covered and the Catholic church is near completion as dedication planned for the 21st inst.
A coast report notes the brig AL8 Wiphbuinh returns from Port au Prince with yellow fever widespread for weeks. The brig Gen. Taylor from Demerara loses two captains and all crew except the cabin boy. The Alcenu also suffers fever but recovers. Local court activity and market scarcity are mentioned as the island copes.
The text argues that a balance between centrifugal and gravitational forces preserves the solar system. It asserts that without oscillations or with only gravitation, chaos would ensue, and it contends creation is governed by divine wisdom ensuring motion around a common centre. The piece links cosmic order to providence and redemption.
Reports describe Ools Kinney and Walker gaining influence in Nicaragua. Kinney elected Governor of San Juan Del Norte and taking office amid praise. Walker leads revolutionaries with about 2000 supporters, defeating government forces tallying around 5000. he narrowly survives a volley of bullets.
The Tusal Society held a three day display in Middletown with a praised exhibit of dee See we unusually fine. The overall management was satisfactory to both the Society and the public.
The Providence City Council refused to grant licenses for baby shows delaying the event. Barnum reportedly intends to proceed with the exhibition despite potential heavy fines.
The Pope conferred the title of Knight of the Order of St. Gregory on Mr. Wilson, who was mayor of Montreal during the Gavazai Riot. The honor recognizes his public service amid the riot period.
A car built entirely of iron has been placed on a New York City railroad. It weighs 1500 pounds less than the usual car in use and will carry ten more passengers.
With a city population of five hundred thousand, Philadelphia interred three thousand one hundred sixty nine citizens last week, reflecting a high mortality period and municipal burial activity.
Tae Nogroux and Portsnouru appeal for aid as collections are organized in town churches for Norfolk and Portsmouth sufferers. A prior collection was held at the Methodist Church last Sunday.
Contributions totaling 2521 have been raised in several churches in Providence to aid the unfortunate sufferers in Norfolk and Portsmouth.
In a fragmentary notice, Governor Bragg of North Carolina sets October 25 as a public Thanksgiving day while another governor, Tuanxscivine, is listed as appointed on November 22 for a naval feast.
John, slave to Capt. Walling of the schooner J. Sierra, was in New Orleans last week. He steadfastly insisted on innocence, but the evidence against him was overwhelming and left little doubt of his guilt.
The jLearned Blackanith, now in Europe, will return to America to deliver lectures this coming winter. Barnum and Dr. viding, both showmen, are involved in a dispute valued at twenty thousand dollars over a giraffe owned by the firm, which was drowned some time ago.
The report covers ongoing Crimean War updates including Russian retreat to Erzurum and Allied gains at Sebastopol with heavy losses. It notes Austro‑French mediation rumors, bread prices in Portis, and Don Pedro’s Portugal coronation. A second dispatch details the Pacific arrival and Pelissier’s plans, plus a balloon voyage ending in Narragansett with Marion safely ashore.
Prince Napoleon Bona parte and a staff arrived at Plymouth Sound aboard the imperial yacht Ariel on Sunday September sth and planned to visit several English ports. He docked at Portsmouth on Tuesday from Plymouth for an inspection tour, toured the dockyard, dined with Admiral Superintendent Martin, and visited the Gun Wharf before departing for Southampton in the afternoon.
In Liverpool, Messrs Cato Miller & Co prepare a small 100 ton steamer using a novel propulsion. The bow resembles an Indian canoe widening to midship, then tapering. a 15 inch wide opening near the stern houses rotating blades. Engines are 30 horsepower, carrying about twenty passengers, claimed to be very fast. The vessel, owned by J Mandel and Birch among others, marks a new canal vessel design with a two horse power engine for goods on the Liverpool Manchester route.
A Newburyport city hall gathering chaired by Rev. James Barnaby planned relief for yellow fever sufferers in Norfolk and Portsmouth Virginia. Clergy urged collections. Mayor Davenport and Moses Sweetser to confer with the Howard Association in Norfolk.
The Pall River census is completed with the city showing a total population figure yet to be finalized. Officials note the count will be released after verification and cross checks with municipal records.
London Globe reports that during the next two months allied and Russian armies will contend in the Crimea with Sevastopol as a likely winter base. If Russians retreat, the allies gain a comfortable position near ships and stores. if not, they hold a strong line near Eupatoria Bakshi-Sarai Simferopol and Sevastopol.
Two city policemen were in disguise and attempting to arrest a carnival clown. The ringmaster grabbed the clown by the collar and a mock struggle ensued until the clown shouted sold. The audience cheered the successful deception, per the Worcester Spy.
Captain James J. Wright was stabbed at the St Nicholas Hotel New York by Robert Dean. Justice Davidson took the case Saturday noting Wright was injured after Dean circulated a letter injuring him. Wright claims Dean sought to cowhide him and was stabbed six or seven times with a Bowie knife. James Montgomerie allegedly aided Dean by restraining Wright after the first stabbing and he was held to prosecute Dean upon recovery.
The San Francisco Common Council approved committee report rejects all Street Assessment Warrants and hundreds of thousands of other claims. Of more than $2,000,000 adjudicated, about $1,700,000 is rejected, highlighting the city's loose governance.
A letter to the Ereninner Post from Sap Juan confirms Walker's victory at Virgin Bay. The Gilet nines troops numbered 500, Col. Walker’s near cee the former Jost from hy to ter alker had none killed oe on. Don Francisco Cast Preside Iragua died on the oh of cholera.
Reports detail uprisings on the Pacific coast of Mexico with Gen. Comonfort advancing on Guadalajara and Colima surrendering. Insurgents win several battles while U.S. vessels assess damage to Americans. In California an earthquake shocks the coast as British and Russian forces observe San Francisco.
The excerpt notes a recurring belief in the number seven across events and legends. It compares French exploits at Malakoff with tales of spider webs and Bruce, suggesting seven as a turning point symbol. It ends with a moral about perseverance and hidden “Malakoffs” in every man’s path.
A London sale of autograph letters includes a Franklin note described as characteristic, fetching a high price of £119. The fragmentary text references political hostility and accusations of burning towns and murder, signaling heated exchanges linked to Franklin.
Naw Haven Oct 1 an important amendment to the constitution was voted for in the state today it prohibits the vote by more voters that cannot read. The tally showed 168 against and 330 in favor with Wilmington and Waterbury towns noted. General belief the measure was carried by a large margin.
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