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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1852
Page
2
Three hundred dollars saved from work financed the printing of a book and its quick sale to publishers. The team chose self distribution, avoiding debt, and saw rapid orders from editors in larger cities. A second and third book followed with similar success, guided by prudence and forethought and the refrain no such word as fail.
Col. George E. Blodget reports to St Joseph on routes along the Platte from Devils Gate to the Missouri River. He lists about 150 names with death times and former residences, noting graves along the roadside and distant camping sites. Wolves drag exposed bodies, and the annual emigration is estimated at 40 000 people with 8000 wagons.
About five years ago the schooner Merchant vanished on Lake Superior with a valuable cargo and thirteen aboard including mining agents carrying 5,000. The loss remains unsolved. Recently topmasts were found upright thirty feet under the lake surface, with locals marking the spot and measures planned to recover the cargo if possible.
A false report claimed Rev. J. W. Liguen was arrested as a fugitive slave in Skeaneatales and sent to Buffalo. Citizens rang bells and held a Congregational church meeting, but Liguen was not arrested according to later word.
A recent estimate suggests San Francisco has about 4330 houses with seven people each, totaling around 30,000 residents. Four years ago the town's population was under one thousand, while five years ago it had only sun dried brick houses. The note highlights the city’s rapid growth and global trade presence with exports exceeding $75,000,000 annually.
The Buffalo Courier reports fears of deadly illness in the city as a German resident mourns seven children lost this summer and another family of fourteen loses all but one, leaving the widow in a foreign land.
Police reports from New York disclose grog shops luring children and selling liquor at a cent a glass. Accused traffickers invoke constitutional rights as communities attempt to curb intemperance.
In an English paper Mr D S Brown declares a ship design to reach America in forty eight hours and voyage to India and back in a fortnight. He proposes a hull shaped by two inclined surfaces joined upward to lift the hull, and a lighter material hull to enable steamship speeds similar to a small locomotive.
A recent Georgia State Railroad accident left two men dead and a fireman trapped between the locomotive and tender. Attempts to free him failed as the engineer’s crew could not release his legs, and he died in the grim moment.
A damaged OCR fragment describes an accident where a person was extricated and a tender was removed. The text is garbled and incomplete, mentioning Boston and a possible panel case but lacks clear facts or names.
A Bristol article notes unrest in the Island of Cabs with ongoing insurrections and harsh penalties, predicting continued turmoil and disruption to commerce and friendly ties with the United States. It cites a Boston correspondent discussing Cuba’s possible future under Spain or annexation, and records the Fall River News dissolving its partnership with Milne withdrawing over opposition to the Fugitive Slave Law.
The Congregational Society contemplates building a new house of worship with liberal subscriptions. The Congregational and Methodist Societies in town are able to erect such houses. Bristol should not lag behind sister towns that have recently built splendid places of worship in other state towns. Citizens urged to follow this example.
The Thursday evening blaze started when window curtains touched a lighted lamp over Mr. Gee Tilley’s shop on Bradford Street. Engine No. 4 arrived promptly but their services were not required.
On the eve of the presidential vote journals focus almost entirely on politics and Scott's circuit of town receptions. Reports say Scott's stock has risen sharply nationwide and the campaign mood will intensify as election day nears.
The passage notes widespread illness in New England and the South and West over the past two to three months. Dysentery has reached malignant forms in several areas, causing many deaths, while the town itself remains unusually healthy with few fatalities.
A sample of Bartlett pears from Mrs J G Harding of Thames Street arrived recently. The fruit is described as very large and of quality equal to pears shown at the Providence Fair.
Public notice urges readers to view Chilson's Furnace in the advertising columns. Endorsements come from Rev Barnas Sears D D of Massachusetts Dr H G Clarke J C Warren of Boston Hon J P Bigelow ex mayor of Boston Amos Lawrence H J Ripley J P Neston J D Dana and other scientists. The furnace is praised for economy heat and durability and claims medals from major fairs including the World's Fair in London.
Citizens urge action on a road project in Providence as soon as General Scott's election is settled. The call comes from friends of the project seeking to awaken interest and move the plan forward promptly.
Alexander Sterritt alias Stuart was jailed after a struggle in Philadelphia. Officers seized hundreds in counterfeit notes, plates, and a full printing setup at a Wharton Street house. James Hewett, a repeat offender, was captured entering the property as police closed in. bail set at 5000 dollars.
Farmers report potato disease affecting crops but expect compensation from corn and hay. Apple yields in New England also appear unusually large according to a New Hampshire reporter.
The Asia arrives later than the Atlantic with reports Louis Napoleon set on a crown bid. The Queen waits Parliament on Wellington funeral. remains to lie in St Pauls beside Nelson at public expense. Wellington’s offices redistributed as Louis Napoleon proclaims empire aims. Lord Harding to lead the army.
The steamer United States arrived at New York from Aspinwall with 47 passengers. Reports reach San Francisco on Sept 6 with mines improving, a large fire at Treka, a lump of gold found on the Sacramento, and a murder near Dry Town. Major Campbell and others died on the Humboldt while cattle driving.
A Havana letter dated the 29th reports 5000 spectators including negroes mulattoes and Spaniards at Fasciola's execution. It says he suffered cholera at death and the Captain General vowed to pardon but had no intention to do so. The Captain General orders searches of American vessels and open mail bags and letters. He warns Captain Porter of the Crescent City to avoid further audacity. The Diario praises Archbishop Hughes as a friend of the Spanish Government.
Reports from St Thomas dated September 24 describe a severe yellow fever outbreak traced to Demarata and carried by a Baltimore vessel crew. The illness forces hospital tents on Virgin Gorda Tortola Celebra St John Bique and St Croix, with high mortality and widespread business stagnation.
Easthampton town liable for 930 to Maria E. Mason after being thrown from a sleigh due to road obstruction. Timber sticks on road edge near a bridge repair left a fourteen foot passage for vehicles.
A deadly illness is widespread in White Creek Washington County with many deaths. Doctors note nearby wells once pure now emit a foul odor. The cause remains uncertain whether water contamination or a shared atmospheric factor explains the outbreak.
The Rev Humphrey Humphreys of the New York Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church died on the morning of the 20th at Monroe in Orange County. This marks the sixth death in the New York Conference since the June session.
Reports describe intensified discontent in Havana with high handed government actions. American vessels Cornelia Ward Elizabeth J and Childe Harold were searched and seized. Fasciola was garrotted. Count Penciver dies. arrests of Canales opponents rise. police intensified patrols and searches in Mobile and Havana ports.
New Orleans dispatch details Capt. Porter denying entry to Havana for the Crescent City. Ship ignored boarding signals, anchored without a pilot, and faced a captain general order to leave. Porter refused to obey, protested to the captain general, and sailed at seven that evening amid ongoing dispute.
The City Marshal reports for Salem from May 22 to Sep 22 there were 78 arrests for drunkenness and liquor related crimes in one period, 72 in the next, 12, and 23 in the final period. Total commitments show 150 for the first two months and 35 for the last two months, a net decrease of 115. Fewer people occupy the Salem Alms-house now than at any time in eight or ten years.
The Protestant Episcopal Diocese ends its long dispute over a bishop. Rev. Dr. WaneTiea of this city was elected provisional bishop by majority in both orders and unanimously confirmed. If he accepts, the diocese will end its anomalous condition.
Defarcation charges allege Bowen cashier at Brown Brothers & Co defaulted 220000 dollars after seven years of operations. He has been arrested and is in custody.
Advices from Nicaragua report the Legislative Assembly rejected a Webster and Crampton draft to settle Central American affairs. It entered a protest against foreign interference, condemning coercive force to compel its will or violate its rights. The action signals strong nationalist resistance to external pressure.
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