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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1851
Page
2
The court heard testimony on a disputed paper lawn and witness accounts before Robert Brown was shown a mark on his arm. The jury returned a verdict in his favor amid testimony about wartime alterations and juror deliberations. Mrs Kuder ton and others faced admonition as the case concluded.
The Sprupteld Republican reports that Richard Walkely Jr. fatally wounded another man with a knife and attempted his own life after drinking heavily. The assailant, found at Zalotes Lombard’s property, cut his own throat and was treated. The wounded victim died and the father remained in a hopeless condition Sunday night.
The London News notes a striking identity of feeling between the United States and Great Britain over the Hungarian struggle. It argues that this allied spirit could yield a generous, disinterested alliance to defend liberty against absolutist powers if Europe’s course threatens England and the West.
A Edinburgh chronicle reports a clairvoyant claim linked to Dr. Gregory's late work stating Captain Austin's position at a precise time. The piece notes references in the American edition and London Times confirming the voyage’s coordinates, suggesting a prophetic match to events and renewed attention to Captain Austin.
Police recaptured Boris Andrews, eleven, who had been jailed for petty theft a month earlier. He escaped by hiding inside a partially filled barrel in a city prison yard, then rode with others to the depot. After unloading, he sprang out and challenged the cart man, displaying notable nerve in eluding capture.
A fragment from the Inverness Courier recounts a Highland nomad visiting Livkirk on a Sunday hunt for news of Lord John Russell. The piece hints at a traveler’s belief that Russell is England’s leading figure and mentions a shavbline discovery episode.
The article notes progress in adapting power looms for carpet weaving in the Quauiey region and claims American workers have gained a new edge and laurels in industrial arts. It mentions carpets woven some years at the factory of Mr. Bigely with many hands employed in the United States and describes labor divisions by gender.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference weaving capacity and thread work with mentions of bands and loom terms. The passage lists sugile weaving in arditery Beusas and apedinens with unclear meaning. It hints at color, thread, and discipline but lacks clear events or identifiable entities.
Correspondent in New York notes rain relief after drought, rail and river trade, counterfeit satin scams near the Astor House, knit and silk shop thefts, a short trial transcript, and a Hungarian concert troupe headed by Balti more impresario Ravinsxi. Daniel Webster may visit. the adjourned Town Meeting and a Hungarian vocal performance draw local attention.
Providence reports high praise for Catharine Hayes in a Wednesday concert in a crowded hall. She is slated to sing again the following Wednesday evening in Providence as crowds applaud the performance. Elections in Pennsylvania and Ohio produced small Democratic governor victories. Weather last week was mild with clear days and light frosts noted mornings and evenings.
Four days from Europe bring the Atlantic into port with about 100 passengers aboard. The America sailed on the 28th after a ten day voyage. Kossuth and company were on the Mississippi frigate at Marseilles on September 20. Trade news from London and Manchester shows improving conditions though fears of failures linger. The Great Exhibition draws 68,000 daily visitors as the telegraph link to France and Ireland expands. A fire in Richmond Street damages buildings including a Congregational Church and nearby stores. insured losses are noted while firemen save much of the church’s contents.
The article argues South Carolina is now the only viable seat for a Congress on Union value after plans for Montgomery failed and Secession losses in Mississippi and Georgia cripple the effort. It notes South Carolina as the center of disunion and the probable source of delegates.
William Prat of Pawtucket Rhode Island shot William Rudley while watching for fowl thieves. Rudley died at dawn after being wounded by a loaded gun Prat fired from concealed position behind Beau Hill. Prat faced a grand jury and was bound over for murder at the March term with $1000 bail.
Mrs Mary Legare, premier of the former Attorney General of the United States, engages in the lumber trade in Cedar Rapids. She advertises to supply boiling lumber, board plank, die products.
The passage describes Hungarian families and others sailing from Constantinople aboard a steamer after quarantine restrictions delay. They receive naval stores support at Sprazia and depart for America with help from Sardinian and British diplomacy, including Sir Stratford Canning and the Sardinian minister, amid war pressures in the Mediterranean. The Mississippi and Mr. Marsh await the exiles at DatJanelles.
Telegraph reports from Pictou describe heavy storms in the Gulf of St. Lawrence and along Prince Edward Island. Dozens of vessels ashore or wrecked, many crews lost or missing, coroners to inquire at Cavendish about twelve deaths, and ships Florence Gloucester Ocean Hing ham Newburyport among those arriving at Pietuo for repairs.
At a meeting in the Mercur Presbyterian Church the Third Presbytery of New York adopted resolves condemning porter houses and liquor stores. They urge repeal of the license laws and enactment of measures to suppress the liquor traffic, praising Maine laws and hoping New York State follows. The resolutions are to be published in city papers. Bowis F. Harriety, Stated Clerk.
Correspondence from Providence Journal dated Oct 14 1851 notes a large Armory Hall gathering. Rev J Boyden presided with L W Baljou as secretary as a petition backing the Maine liquor law was circulated among schools and districts. Local leaders expect Cumberland residents to support adoption with similar movements statewide.
A fire broke out at the Brown and Ives cotton mill in Pawtuxet, occupied by Daniel G Sherman, around 10 PM Monday. The blaze started under the garret floor, hindered by a plank in the forcing pump, but firemen and residents extinguished it with water causing estimated damage of 800 to 1200 dollars.
The Cumberland undergoes repairs while the Portsmouth prepares for dispatch to the Pacific. A steamship is to be built on the keel of the old Princeton using the same machinery and keeping the same name.
A quirky fragment shows an elderly woman selling peppermints on Seo days to keep people awake for sermons. She notes the peppermints’ effects on wakefulness and links them to secular commodities, reflecting a local speech pattern and humor.
Commodore Warringtol died yesterday between 5 and 6 o clock in the 69th year of age after a period of severe illness. A native of Virginia, born November 1783, he joined the Navy in January 1800 and served nearly fifty two years. His career and bravery linked to 1812 victories and he was highly regarded for professional merit and modest demeanor.
In the Court of Common Pleas in New York a verdict of 3000 dollars was allowed against the New York and New Haven Railroad Co for injuries to Mr Haus caused by a collision on the road that also killed his step daughter.
The slipper ship Sur prise built in East Boston by Mr. Hadas makes a profitable voyage. On arrival at London her freight money from San Francisco and Canwi will have paid her expense and left a net profit of $50,000 for her owners. This is called no agreeable surprise.
The brig Chicago capsized in the lake during an upward trip near Burrawo on October 13. Three crew members died, while the propeller Monticelly, long believed lost, has washed ashore on Lake Superior. All others aboard were saved.
Washington Republic prints a letter from Gol. Crittenpen written minutes before his death alleging he was deceived by Lopez over a supposed prosperous revolution on the island. He says he will die like a man and blames the Pusue Poyas for his death. Spanish papers list 58 killed and 166 wounded soldiers.
A fire obliterated the house, barn, and corn crib of Mr. Stephen Booth about three AM near Washington Village. The structures stood several rods apart yet all burned. Booth woke to a dog pulling the bedclothes and barely escaped with his family and a small portion of belongings. Insurance valued at about one thousand dollars. Prov Post, 13th.
In a mining flat above Potrero held, Messrs Parity and White uncovered a restra used for grinding quartz at five feet depth. Crushed stone and signs of extensive gold bearing quartz veins were found, including one worked by Mr Bigelow, described as a notable wonder by the Sacramento Times.
Balrimore reports Commodore Warrington expired at Washington this morning. One hundred more troops arrived in Charleston on Thursday last. The Mercury questions if troops were brought to overawe the people at the election next Monday and Tuesday.
The Louisville Courier Journal reports Henry Clay’s health is improving and cites no reason he cannot beat Washington in Congress’ organization. He will be in good health both in Washington and at home as he proceeds with his campaign.
The Austrian authorities wage a campaign against republican hate and even target beards in parts of Italy. During the 1848 regulation, round-ups and bread bans were common and hats named republican hats drew police attention for provocative arrogance.
The Newport Herald notes about a dozen applicants seek the keepership of the forthcoming Sandy Point lighthouse on Prudence Island. Gov. Lawton, port collector and district lighthouse chief, will receive names and propose a candidate to the Secretary of the Treasury for confirmation.
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