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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1852
Page
2
A Bristol report urges robust local backing for Providence’s September 15 industrial exposition. It praises state craft, farming, and factory skill, calling for concrete entries and land to showcase excellence from Bristol’s workers, mechanics, and even women with needlework.
The New York Mirror and Albany editorials warn that rivalry in Atlantic liners Collins and Cunard raises hazards to life. They condemn rushed passages under ten days, passenger betting, and nervous schedules endangering crews, with focus on safety over speed.
Washington correspondents report a calmer atmosphere with less intoxication yet turbulent conduct in the House as Congress closes its nine month session. They note few members remain and predict key bills will be tackled when Congress reconvenes in December.
Samuel D. Husadin of Connecticut is confirmed as Postmaster General. He is described as a capable businessman with knowledge of tariff policy and a proponent of the protective system. He was a Whig National Convention member and supported Scott.
Joan Henry Grerorn of New Bedford nominated for Governor and Dr Elisha Huntington Mayor of Lowell nominated for Lieutenant Governor at Worcester convention held on the 1st instant.
Mr. John Hawkins, noted temperance advocate, will speak on the Maine Liquor Law to the citizens this Wednesday at 7:30 PM in the Court House. All opponents of the law are urged to attend for candid hearing of his remarks.
A one and a half pound potato grown by James F. Pierce of this town is on display at the office. Local readers are invited to report any larger specimen for comparison and potential bragging rights.
Accounts record that heavy weekend weather struck New York and surrounding areas while the region itself felt only a moderate impact.
The fine steamer Canonicus under Capt. Childs will sail this morning September 4 with the Providence Comey Band aboard to perform music. The boat will leave at the usual hour.
The Magistrates Court adjourned hearings to Tuesday at 2 PM after defense lawyer Gen Carpenter requested a delay citing the indisposition of colleague Mr Turner. Prosecution opposed further delay. An amendment sought re Copeland labeling him not a legally appointed agent under the Maine law for sale of creae. Attendance at the Dow Room was lower than earlier sessions amid earnest interest in the trials.
The document outlines postage rules for periodicals within the state, detailing charges by weight, distance, and whether prepaid. It covers free weekly newspapers in the publication county, how bills and receipts may be enclosed, and requirements for wrappers to reveal only the address and enactment details.
The America has landed 150 passengers, with further notes on the Arctic's earlier arrival, a Great Britain voyage to Australia, and fisheries negotiations. Reports include weather and structural damage in Manhattan, ship movements on the East River, and a British consul appointment in Norfolk, with warship seizures near France and Vienna-bound travelers.
The coroner's jury finds the deceased were wilfully murdered by John C. Debadge Justice of the Peace and eight soldiers of the 1st regiment. Five jurors disagree with the counts about potato crop losses while one half of the crop in infected districts may be saved.
The cholera outbreak runs rampant in Russia and Poland with crowds rushing to churches in Wanave Serady and Kalish for pilgrimage. On the ninth day four hundred seventy seven people were attacked and one hundred three died in the outbreak.
In Oatrans a duel between two Creoles of good family yesterday left one man dead. Guns were the weapons used. Judge Lorne of the First District Court was drowned while fishing during the late storm. Reports from Matanzas indicate widespread excitement over Tamaulipas governance. Mobile flood losses are estimated near $2,000,000 with potential interior damage feared.
A letter from Downer details a murder aboard the British ship Renae A 8 passenger craft. Passengers asked another to pass a cup or jug and, when refused, a revolver was produced and a man shot dead. The incident occurred near Was at, with authorities seizing a forearm injury as evidence.
Disposed and sold as building lots. Four George street lots bought by Tillings East Det. Beg. for 3000. Two Pelham street lots purchased by Miss Sarah Gibbs at private sale. Four Mill to Pelham street lots sold at auction to John D. Wil Hasna Esq. for 5280. Eight South Touro street lots to A Shoei Esq. and William a Tau auction for 15 1 2 cents per foot. Total sale covers one acre and sixty nine perches.
The storm devastates Roxbury fruit holdings belonging to Mr. Dana and damages numerous orchards in Charlestown Somerville Medford and Cambridge. A field of corn is leveled in Somerville while peach apricot and plum trees suffer in Medford and Woburn. Reports from Newburyport New York and Boston describe heavy rain and structural damage with the steamer City of New York ashore near East Chop and city houses blown down. The Mobile and New Orleans areas report severe storms with substantial losses.
The Memphis Enquirer reports Mathew Rayner of Raleigh county abducted a enslaved man from his home then tortured him with hundreds of lashes and cut off both ears. After learning a warrant was issued he fled the country and died the next day at Mr Beard's in Tipton County.
The New Orleans Picayune reports that Richard Green, a free colored man, was admitted to bail by Recorder Winter after he allegedly beat a enslaved woman named Josephine while she was pregnant, causing her child's death. The defense argued Josephine was Green's slave and punishment was lawful. the Recorder set bail at 5000 dollars.
Advices from St Thomas report a dull month with scarce freights and ships. Exchange on the US 2 percent discount. A Sound storm hurled delays as the Knickerbocker arrived late after anchoring in Thames river. The Daniel Webster and Albany Itford collided near Hurlte. Captain Folkerts of the Daniel Webster drowned after falling overboard.
The James River overflowed at Richmond on the 30th alt submerging cellars and houses in the lower part. River crested about two feet above previous levels with little further damage feared.
A dated Acapulco letter reports American ships Manlius and Ham from Boston stuck with mutinous crews. Capt. Baker’s men jailed him for duty refusals. forced service to sea threatened. Captain Bray loses crew to desertion as Commodore Stockton is seized and renamed Guerrera, sailing under Mexican flag with U.S. seals broken.
Thomas Devany, an Irishman from Worcester, was fatally struck by a morning train yesterday. He left a wife and two children. A coroner's verdict found his death resulted from imprudently walking on the railroad track despite warnings. The road was acquitted of blame.
Henry Wells of the American Express Company reports the Atlantic wreck located eight miles from Long Point Light and three miles from shore in 160 feet of water. No more bodies recovered. The Express Company safe and money will be recovered. The city reports considerable cholera.
A Sunday clash in New York between engine companies 6 and 41 escalated from a quarrel to a general fight using bricks and stones. Police, led by Chief Matsell, quelled the riot. he and officers Quinn and Miller were injured. Eight rioters were arrested despite five hundred dollars bail each.
From the 26th to the 27th Rochester suffered six cholera deaths aboard two boats. In New York two sailors died on the Portuguese schooner Gonceicno de Maria anchored in the East River between Clinton and Montgomery streets. Eleven men slept in the schooner forecastle described as filthy. Three more crewmen showed cholera symptoms and were quarantined. Nine cholera deaths occurred in New York last week.
A short drive among the hills of Eastern Hampshire reveals a bountiful apple season with orchards uniformly loaded. The yield in the indicated locality is described as three times the ordinary consumption.
On Saturday night last a school of blackfish were driven ashore inside the bay at North East ham and twenty eight were captured by nearby inhabitants. This fishing is described as the most exciting and exhilarating sport. Whaling List.
An Ogdensburg News telegraph from Chateaugay reports a violent confrontation involving the Circus Company of Lands. One man was killed and two others were wounded, with condition uncertain.
A fragment notes eighty one women hold office in the David States with a focus on postmasters. Thirty one are in Pennsylvania and many occupy important roles in the public administration.
Heavy storm prevails here delaying mail and crippling the Souther Telegraph. Memphis reports rainstorms causing $21,000 in property damage. Nearby corn and cotton fields were washed down by the deluge.
A young man named Alden S. Rose was killed when a huge bear charged from nearby woods about 12 to 15 miles south of Little Sass in early August. His wife was riding with him when the bear suddenly charged, throwing them from their horse and dragging the woman. the man attempted to assist but could not save her as they fled toward the field.
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