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Bristol Phenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1855

Page

3

Alarm over privateer seizure and salvage ruling headline

The New York Tribune reports the Maury seized on suspicion of privateering to sail for Manfactas 6. The John Land salvage case in Boston court reached 104 dollars and was the largest salvage award to date. Yellow fever outbreaks spread through Norfolk Vicksburg Jackson and Natchez with many deaths and rising cases.

New Voax Manfaas Joan Laxo John Land Boston United States Court San Consignees Lint Peaboly &Co D. M. Hail Ele Pratt Norfolk Vicksburg Hiltia Eed Fry Wilson Witon Mids Jackson St G. Shphia Shoyo" Pliant True Witness Coene l’ Wa Milliken’s Bend

Judgerett Refuses to Quash Alderman Herrick Indictment

In New York on Monday Judgevelt refused to quash the indictment against Alderman Herrick for bribery, citing informality and setting trial for the 17th with Healey and Judge Stuart to face separate proceedings. News items note odd nautical and arctic dispatches, shipwrecks, and veteran soldiers from the era.

New York Judgevelt Herrick Healey Stuart

Closest Pigeon Shooting Match Ends With One Bird Difference

Mr. King of Georgia and Mr. Duncan of Depeed Lene ville faced a near tie in a top pigeon shooting contest. Duncan won by one bird after both hit 130 of 150 shots each. King injured his finger by gun recoil early on. The piece also notes Southern retaliation debates about Massachusetts personal liberty laws.

King Georgia Ti Ne Duncan South Massachusetts Union of the States Common Brotherhood National Intelligencer

Emigration of Scudder Missionaries to Arcot

On Saturday Rev Ezekiel C Scudder and Rev Jared W Scudder with their wives sailed aboard the Sabine guided by Capt Hendee toward Madras to join the Arcot mission where elder brothers and sisters await. A religious service preceded the embarkation. Armed Irishmen impede Brantford Railroad traffic amid anticipated further conflict. Rumor of ex Governor Reeder's murder in Missouri circulated as hoax.

Misstonaniss Sailep Sabine Hendee Madras Ezekiel C. Scudder Jared W. Scudder India Louisa Scudder Arcot Mission Boston Telegraph St. Louis Lexington (Mo Reeder St Josephs

Blacksmith Einn Burritt Returns To lecture in winter

Einn Burritt the learned blacksmith who has spent years traveling in Europe returns home and plans to devote the winter to lecturing. Lyceums and literary societies should seek his services to promote knowledge and improvement.

Einn Berritt Europe Burritt Providence Tribune

Local Crime Scene and Advertisements From New Haven and Boston

Portions of a Black woman’s body were found buried in a New Haven garden. her husband Isaac Randolph is suspected of killing her after she vanished last April. Also quoted are Napier’s remarks on Napoleon and endorsements for Dyer’s Healing Embrocation and Massasuit Salve with agents listed in Boston and Bristol, noting cures for ringworm.

Josep Munosa New Haven Conn Isaac Randolph Naroieov Napier Napoleon France Lucien Times Withal John Bullan Louisville Times Paul Chiléon South Bellingham J. P. Sullivan Bristol AN Anil Mee G Hope Street T. CU

Elder Champlin to Preach at Advent Chapel Tomorrow

The Rev. Geo Champlin is scheduled to preach at Advent Chapel tomorrow evening. His sermon topic will be the Resurrection of the Dead.

Geo. Champlin Advent Chapel

Marriages and engagements listed in Portsmouth area notices

In Portsmouth and surrounding towns several marriage intentions and unions are recorded. Names include Charles Chase of Portsmouth with Frances Childe of Bristol Ferry, John Marston Jr of Philadelphia with Anna Randall of Portsmouth, William Hol and Sarah E Goff of Newport, Mir Benjamin Holland and Maria H Marble of Newport, and Edwin J Swan with Kay C Lawtee of Portsmouth. Additional notices place Henry T Swan and Amy S Cook in Providence, and Patrick Devlin with Mary Cunningham in Fall River.

St. Michael's Newport Tubinat William Hol Sarah E. Goff Benjamin Holland Mise Maria H. Marble Weo James Sealmry Lynchburg Ruth A. Congdon Portsmouth R. I Edwin J. Swan Mise Kaye C. Lawtee Henry T. Swan Amy Cook Fall River Patwick Devlin Mery Canningham

Wistar's Balsam of Wild Cherry and Local Politics

An 1830s column extols Wistar's Balsam of Wild Cherry claiming cures for coughs and consumption and cites rising deaths in Europe and the US. The text also notes a special election in the 19th ward where the American candidate won amid rioting and a fatal shooting of a rowdy named King.

Europe England New England Boston New York Wistar San Bae Pee Warree Edward Valine Bartumone Wees King Lire

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