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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1845
Page
2
An 1775 Bristol account recalls a British naval force led by Captain James Wallace that bombarded the town after demanding cattle and provisions. The attack destroyed property, caused panic, and killed Reverend John Burt, with the town resisting the demand and Governor Bradford narrowly escaping harm.
A damaged OCR fragment hints at a shooting event involving a steeple and a packet top shot. It mentions children present, a warning of danger, and a sequence of high and low firing. The readable clues indicate a violent incident with suspects or actors unnamed.
The seventy fifth annual Commencement of Brown University was held on Wednesday with sixteen speakers and twenty eight graduating in the class. Rev Lambert delivered an Ovation to start the events and honorary L L D degrees were conferred on Job Durfee John Reed and Mr Rives. The Oration for Phi Beta Kappa by Rev Willimas was anticipated but the Hawes address did not occur.
The Supreme Court of this State will commence its September term in this town on Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock. It is expected there will be little business before the court at this session.
The New Orleans papers up to the 26th report no new Mexican intelligence since the last, with troops concentrating in Texas and a war ending in words. Dr Curensey’s temperance lecture at the Court House drew a large audience and praised his stomach plates demonstration. Judge Story lies dangerously ill in Cambridge and has resigned, with mixed reports on his condition. The Neptune steamer and Great Britain ship arrivals, and local notices from Cincinnati and Warren Rhode Island record ongoing political and policing developments.
Fragmented OCR text shows names and phrases about a person named Levalley and a law figure. The readable content mentions a giant and a cough incident, but details are unclear and no full events or outcomes are discernible. The piece lacks a coherent narrative or verifiable facts.
The Caledonia arrives in East Boston after a 14 day 4 2 hour passage from Europe with late news. European markets show steady prices for common American goods while weather and corn markets remain unsettled. Reports cover Louis McLane in London, railway speculation in Leeds Glasgow Manchester and Liverpool, Irish Orange demonstrations at Eniskillen, and China’s revocation of anti-Christian edicts. Also noted: Denmark orders French language teaching, Peru’s Congress amid Admiral Seymour’s actions, and Oregon tensions with British interests near Astoria.
The Washington Union warns Gen Gaines acted without orders by calling militia for Texas. It argues his meddling with Gen Taylor's command and overstepping authority violated the law, urging presidential disavowal and possible suspension of the act. Boston Daily Journal commentary.
The Providence Journal notes ongoing preparations at the Dry Dock with ships like the United States and Boxer undergoing servicing and armament updates. Commodore Simonds plans Gulf duty by late next week while other craft receive maintenance and rigging to resume sea duties.
Mone Troops for Texas units including Company K and the 1st Regiment U S Artillery were anchored from Fort Adams to Texas last week and reforming to depart later this week. A Maine company is ordered to post on Fort Adams and arrive soon. Thirty six recruits arrived ten days ago.
The U S Circuit Court met in town on Tuesday by adjournment to dispose of the use of Martin Dishes. The court divided on the question of law to carry the case to the Supreme Court. It adjourned sine die according to the Newport Herald of the Times.
Stone Baraxen Anexsteo John Johnson, twice confined in the house of correction, was arrested at the Providence Depot by officers Pierce and Towle for breaking into R. K. Norton’s store Thursday night. Stolen goods were found with him. Friday he slept in a shed at South Boston and was seen leaving at dawn by a witness who reported him to Col. Clapp’s office.
John Gilpin of 21 Madison Street died Saturday night after rolling from the roof while asleep during hot weather. He fell to the pavement, his skull fractured, and an inquest returned a verdict in line with the circumstances. New York Commerical Advertiser reports.
In Niles near Sutphens tavern a son named Fowler was stabbed to defend his home by his intoxicated father who woke, pursued his wife out a window, and attacked the son with a large iron knife. The son, though alive, faced certain death as a second son arrived. the report notes the elder man’s violent intoxication. The Auburn Journal adds a related naval note about the United States ship docking for repairs at Charlestown Navy Yard.
A Bangor steamer left Boston for Penobscot with 34 passengers and freight valued at 20 000 dollars. Fire broke out near the boiler around 4 pm on Sunday. the vessel stranded near East End Long Island seven miles below Castine. All aboard reached shore. much freight and consumables were lost. no insurance on boat or freight. Lieutenant Fosa of the revenue cutter Voto aided, bringing passengers back to Castine and Boston.
The Tippecanoe Journal reports a clash between Irishmen and native-born citizens in Layfayette around 7 o clock on a lane near the Climax, with clubs stones and guns. Several injured including an Irishman with a badly cut head and possible death. Ezra Bush and Hotchiis beaten with iron or clubs. In another item Dr Thomas’s house in Farat Castaurry was struck by lightning. Freemin nearly killed. Sciele died after being struck and lying in Another Town.
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