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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1845
Page
2
An 1800s Bristol annal details a local swindle led by Darby who recruited forty townsfolk with religious zeal to loot a hidden fund. The scheme involved a magical sheet and secret orders, culminating in a public inquiry, a trial, and a moving memorial procession led by officials and clergy.
The Warren Artillery under Col Smith and the Providence Band visited Bristol last Saturday. They marched through main streets and dined at Jones Howl, with soldiers described as handsome and soldierly in appearance. The Bristol Artillery could not muster. The Anti Rent case in Delaware County ended with O Connor and Van Steenberg found guilty of murder and sentenced to hang November 29. Four others received life terms, nine others prison terms, some fines and suspensions. The Lychol Artillery under Col Taylor paraded Sunday with the Providence Band, appearing well.
The Washington Band plans a concert at the Court Mouse this evening inviting music lovers to attend. A sample of green apples from N Bullock farm is praised as large, fair, and bruise free. The Providence Journal notes rain improving streams and water supplies after a prior drought.
An accompanying report notes trials and acquittals for violence against the True American press, with Judge instructing juries on guilt. It also records a Worcester depot theft of $150, a robbery fraud case in Hudson involving $7000, and a Kentucky murder conviction amid mob threats. Governor Oweley denied clemency to the Clay county killer to maintain order.
A fragmentary line questions whether a wise man dislikes Pimper and a good man neglects paying for his paper, ending with a reflective note about their habits.
The Great Britain steamer was seen off Nantucket on Monday morning and sailed after taking a pilot. Short of doors, she sought a supply at Holmes Hole Martha’s Vineyard then departed via New York. The vessel, assisted by the David Coffin, likely reached New York by yesterday morning as reported by New Bedford and Atlantic editors.
The excerpt discusses a supposed lost ship England from Liverpool in 1844 with dubious coordinates and vague details. It mentions a hoax or unclear message, a dustman fortune celebration in London, upcoming telegraph use on the Grand Junction Railway, Russia heat and crop damage, Hungary floods threatening famine, and Paris Moniteur on potato disease progress and prevention.
A New York letter dated October 7 1845 reports a rumor that California territories may form an independent republic with English and other governments' backing. The Washington Union notes no government confirmation or denial and offers no assurances.
The Methodist Episcopal Society in town has completed a large new church building designed by Peroz Mason. The Grecian structure 78 feet long and 31 feet wide seats 600 to 1000 with 132 pews and galleries. Built under John and Samuel Pearce, it includes frescoed walls by Mr. Pierson of New York and two basement rooms for Sunday school and social gatherings.
Three veterans of the Indefatigables learn of a daring robbery in Philadelphia. Miller, a traveler with many aliases, stayed at Mrs Diages boarding house on South 2d Street and is tied to a theft of French gold coin worth 1600 dollars. The thief fled with packed trunks and bricks noted at the scene.
The brig Emigrant commanded by Capt. Monson sailed from Cleveland to Chicago with 200 tons coal and 100 tons iron. It ran aground at Avon Point 19 miles above Cleveland and bilged, though the iron cargo will be saved. Insurance on the vessel stood at $7000. A gale also damaged vessels off Erie, with the brig Toledo losing its fore topmast and the schooner Howard lightening its wheat cargo to 400 bushels.
Five young men attempted a river crossing at Springfield on Sunday evening the skiff capsized two drowned Deater Oxborn and Hiram Norton both about 92 years old witnesses said both drownings occurred while two others could not swim one clung to the skiff while the others fled to shore authorities report The incident underscores risky attempts at river crossings in high winds.
Captain L of Sag Harbor faced mutineers aboard the bark Sardina during a mutiny near St Helena. He fired to stop the attack, killing the ringleader as mutineers armed with knives and a pump brake threatened him. Three mutineers confined aboard the vessel. The National Police Gazette notes a separate collision case involving the Sardina and questions about Capt Foster’s actions.
From the Ninth Annual Report the Veanoxt Asylum notes expanded facilities with about 80 additional rooms. Last year 362 patients availed services, 90 were discharged with 59 recovered, and 203 remain. Weekly fees are two dollars for six months and one dollar fifty cents thereafter. patients from other states are admitted on the same terms as Vermont.
The report notes a sharp drop of 1,076.13 tons on the railroad and a 78.03 ton rise on the canal, totaling a weekly aggregate decrease of 1,598.11 tons. Coal demand remains brisk with orders full, though care and boats are scarce and water freight to Philadelphia and New York continues to rise.
Anti-renters in New York send anonymous threats to law officers. Judge Edmonds received a letter claiming a group of twelve will move to eliminate the patroon and end bloodshed, reportedly echoing remarks from a trial presided by him.
A seven year old boy, son of William Yohn, was bitten by a dog owned by Daniel Bagel on August 27 in Reading. Initial wound showed no immediate danger and healed, but by Tuesday he began showing hydrophobia symptoms and by Friday morning died after severe paroxysms at attempts to drink water. The Philadelphia Ledger reports the case.
The Coroner held an inquest on Saturday on the body of Jonathan Craft found dead in a barn owned by Mr. Thorton in Bristol Township. Craft, about sixty, had temperate habits but destitution led to his death. The verdict: death from the effects of intemperance and exposure. Philadelphia Ledger.
A farmer reports a cow gave birth to two calves on Wednesday and the mare foaled on Saturday while the farmer’s wife also delivered twins. All calves are thriving. the farmer notes other oddities, including five chickens hatched from four eggs. The report mixes local anecdotes with court notes and a bank dividend announcement.
The water recedes slowly today as dock merchants cope with flooded cellars from the recent overflow, hindering efforts to remove merchandise and resume normal business.
The report notes Henry Hawkins Sr of Hawkins and Blodget at Alexander died and that twelve new cases appeared yesterday. Alexander stores and taverns closed. streets adjacent to the town were fenced. A wall collapse at Wilson Chase Co. injured Deacon Abel Sweetzer but without fracture. he remained in danger. A Plymouth North Carolina sailor J M Schau died by self inflicted wounds after severing arteries. he was about five years old and resided with Mr Winters at 52 Roosevelt Street.
The Portland Advertiser notes a busy harbor as coasting vessels swarm in due to foul weather. Seventy coaster deals were counted near Commercial Wharf, with ship stores dealers kept busy by high demand.
A Rhode Islander describes a tall and misshapen potato grown from June seed. The tuber weighed fourteen pounds and three quarters and measured fourteen and a quarter inches in circumference. It resembles a turtle more than a potato.
The Penobecot from Banpor brought six sailors under A Marshall Paris of Maine for attempting to seize the Irish bark Champlain sailing from J Johns to Cork. The Champlain had nine and a half feet of water in her hold and was brought to Boston to await trial aboard a steamer on the 10th. The English Consul at Eastport traveled with Marshal Paris to the city.
The piece argues that active employment is essential to health of body and mind and warns that neglect harms character. It urges early teaching of industry to youth to prevent bad habits, cites government limits on licenses for those with intemperate traits, and calls for moral repair and progress.
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