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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1857
Page
1
A young artist named Charles Mertal rises from rural neglect after a scheming promoter sells him a glamorous dream. A journalist Jones crafts a sensational tale of his life to boost his fame, fueling success but risking health as he travels to Europe for recovery.
A man registering as W Summerville was arrested in the Powhatan House on suspicion of aiding a Richmond custom house robbery. Accomplice Robert Wheeler alias Pullen was seized in Washington. gold sums and a $1060 hoard linked to the crime were found with them. Summerville to jail for a further hearing after Pullen’s transfer.
Havana dispatch reports a cargo of enslaved people landed at San Juan de los Remedios from the brig Devereux, claimed to belong to Portlander Drinkwater who bought and cleared several vessels. The Devereux reportedly landed about four hundred souls before being destroyed. captain allegedly received $30,000 for the voyage. The J. H. Record is said to have landed its cargo, though verification is pending.
A massive blaze in Chicago caused an estimated 600000 loss. Four people died when walls fell and several others are missing including local merchants and workers. The fire origin is unknown and about half the damage is insured.
The New Bedford Standard notes the disastrous effects of railroad failures on the city with investors in Western road stock facing potential loss. Drake & Co reports a 300 pound hog stolen from widow Eddy in Taunton and a break in at S. W. Snow’s store with cigars taken. Sympathy for bankers and savers grows as usury worries spread.
Two years after a triumphant return Charles Mertai finds himself isolated as old friends fail to recognize him. He sinks into madness, wanders from a fevered peak to a lunatic asylum, and in a final frenzy completes a supernatural painting before dying. His last work allegedly hangs in a New York state church.
Mrs Partington quips about banks and currency as a Boston Gazette scene unfolds. The cashier notes her pension and folds bills while debating bank stability and redemption. The exchange blends humor with financial doubt as she counts out 115 dollars and 17 cents.
The Newburyport Herald notes the last Labrador frets have arrived with no accidents or crew injuries. Catch and oil output match last year, but prices are much lower, sapping profits and reducing fleet prospects.
A Canadian grower named Jamce Keith reportedly raised a 226 pound squash in Beauhornius, Canada, showcased at J Edwards seed store. The reporter notes the fruit as a three month growth and calls it the king of all squashes. Also, Keys West papers dated October 10 report yellow fever has fully disappeared from that location.
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