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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1854
Page
2
Lydia discovers an unspoken invasion of her premises while Mrs Purdy contemplates a strange act of charity. A gradual relinking of kinship emerges as a gift is deposited in a dresser for her, blushing at the thought it may be for her.
The Plymouth press recounts the Arctic disaster near Newfoundland with mass losses and cautions on sea trade safety. It also notes fires on the S K Collins and the Princess, recalls past wrecks, and critiques Northern politics including the Union’s stance and abolitionist pressure. A New York autumn scene discusses asphalt paving, stockholder quarrels, and Ullman’s Know Nothing gubernatorial bid.
A Washington Union editorial attacks the Democratic Party divisions and its slanderous stance on slavery. It accuses the paper of fanatical zeal and disuniting Northern Democrats, arguing the Union fuels disunion fears and advocates widening slavery's domain. The piece urges Union opposition to party dictates and a Union-led split from the coalition.
The Know Nothings dominate ballots in numerous states with many candidates elected. They even gain ascendancy in San Francisco, while the group is noted for its curious conduct and claimed ignorance.
A musical convention is planned in town in coming weeks with due notice to be given. Late Thursday a bread wagon was moved from its place by three youths near Samuel Taylor’s yard. Mr N S Greene confronted them and was knocked down and beaten with head injuries. attackers unseen in the night.
A row of Irish laborers on the railroad near Horace Peck’s farm led to Sheriff Johnson arrest ing three ringleaders Jerry Healey John Leary and Patrick Sullivan. They were brought before Justice Munro on Thursday morning found guilty and sentenced to 20 days in the County Jail.
Parents are directed to the Glen Home School advertisement in Newport for young ladies. The principal, Mr. Dalida, offers strong references. The week ending Wednesday saw six deaths from cholera on the river, per the report.
A discourse will be preached tomorrow morning in the Sanctuary of the Catholic Congregational Church honoring Deacon Benjamin Bourn a long time office bearer in the church and a native of the town.
Deaths last week in Savannah reach 44 with 27 due to fever. Reports say Atharleston Savannah Augusta districts see fever decline under favorable weather. Many emigrants from New York return home while steamers sail back to Europe with large passenger loads.
The Mary Ogden a 950 ton first class medium clipper built by Chace and Davis in Megara yard yesterday is described as one of the best ships built. Owned by Bulkley of New York she is destined for freighting and will sail to New York in a few weeks with full rigging completed.
The Arctic collided in fog with an unknown British propeller near Cape Race. Despite lifeboats and pumps, the vessel sank with around 300 aboard, including Mrs. Collins and the Collins family. Only 32 known survivors. Captain Luce, Mr. Dorcan, and officers led desperate evacuations before the ship went down. Survivors were rescued by the barque Huron and later by the Lebanon and Christian Berg pilot boat. Records list saved passengers and crew, with Baalham detailing the voyage and rescue efforts.
A New York despatch reports strong hopes for the Collins family safety after Captain Luce placed them in a well provisioned boat. The boat departed the ship and may have been picked up by a passing vessel. Earlier reports claimed the lady and children were drowned beside the ship. Providence details list Comstock and Rathbone as Providence residents involved in Arctic incidents, with Crown’s status still unknown.
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