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Newspaper

Bristol Phenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1851

Page

2

Reunion in Paris after five years of separation

Margaret Canning and her husband James are reconciled in Paris after a long estrangement sparked by pride and disobedience. Their daughter Lilly remains a bright, hopeful thread as the couple rebuilds a bonded family in the wake of hardship and fear.

Staics Mr. Canning Mia Canning Jeter Thia Mancanet Cly Tim James Canning Margaret Lilly Lily Hannah Mrs. Edwards Paris Parie Mra Tuilleries Nature Lally London America Sally Canning Thin Jer Aunt Hannah Iri Langth Smit Teaslees Wasie

Embrace Tariff to Expand Home Market, Detroit Tribune Says

The Detroit Tribune argues for tariff reform and protection of American industry to boost domestic production and reduce dependence on imported flour. It cites high costs of shipping to Liverpool, urges Congress to raise duties and repurpose the trade balance, and envisions widespread manufacturing and consumer growth nationwide.

Hugland Liverpool Michigan Detroit Buffalo New York Congress Detroit Tribune

Great Pond Pear and peat bed become disinfectant

A pond near Portland Maine covering about 500 acres rested on a deep peat bed. Drained for use the peat was ground and sold as a disinfectant by the barrel praised for strong antiseptic properties. Chemists confirm its noted effectiveness compared to chloride of lime.

Great Pond Portland New York Jour

Digging for Treasure at Stratford Attracts Clairvoyant Aid

The Bridgport Standard reports residents at Stratford are digging for gold they claim was buried by a Spanish captain. They expect to find 7 to 19 million dollars and have dug a large hole awaiting a clairvoyant from Albany to guide further steps.

Goto Dheing Stratronn Bridgport Standard Stratford Albany

Minster Cary Examined for Child Marriage Offense

The Salem Police Court yesterday examined Rev Mr Cary of Topsfield on a charge of marrying two minors without parental consent. He was recognized to appear for trial at the October term of the Court of Common Pleas. The paper notes the defendant faces alleged culpable carelessness only. The report includes other local notes on entertainment in Newport and Boston steamship developments.

Cary Topsfield Salem Police Court Court of Common Pleas Salem Gaz

Increasing Merenae Balas Elevate Populative Business Country

Fragmentary text notes growing numbers and importance of merenae Balas in a populative business nation, suggesting rising influence and regional expansion as observed in scarce readable lines. The article remains unclear on specifics or dates.

State Fair at Providence Promises Large Rhode Island Exhibit

Bristol notes strong state interest in the upcoming Providence Fair starting Wednesday. Articles from local mills include superior cloth refined sugars patent ship blocks fine oakum and notable agricultural produce. Citizens urged to visit during the week with steamboat and stage transport likely to be arranged at reduced rates.

Providence Rhode Island

Conflicting Cuban News on Lopez Force Movements

Dispatches describe wildly differing reports on Jose Lopez’s forces in Cuba with estimates ranging from 1500 to 2000 troops to only 150 men. Some American papers claim Lopez gains ground while others doubt his chances as authorities block interior news.

Cuba Lopez Havana Lopea Cnt

Fine sloop to be launched by Thompson Stanton & Co

A sloop of about ninety five tong burthen will be launched from the yard of Messrs Thompson Stanton and Co on Thursday next. Built for Mr C Easterbrooks and Messrs Lindsey of Fall River, she is intended for a New York freighter. Commanded by Capt Charles Bennett formerly of the sloop Excell. The vessel is described as superior and enhances the builders reputation.

Messrs Thompson, Stanton & Co C. Easterbroooks Messrs. Lindsey Fall River New York Charles Bennett

Writings of Andrew Jackson Davis Volumes at Goopine Store

The first and second volumes of The Great Harmonia can be procured at the store of J. M. Goopine. The notice advertises availability of Davis writings and directs readers to the local shop.

Andrew Jackson Davis J. M. Goopine

Costs Touched by Alcohol Say President Everett

President Everett claims alcohol costs the United States 1.2 million dollars directly over ten years, 5 million in property damage, 300000 lives lost, 150000 sent to prisons, and 100000 children to the poor house. He adds 1500 murders, 2000 personal crisis reports, and 1000000 orphans bequeathed to the country.

Everett United States

Ayer's Cherry Pectoral Featured in Advertising Columns

The advertisement touts Ayer's Cherry Pectoral as a superior remedy for throat and lung distempers, with endorsements from distinguished gentlemen highlighting its curative claims within modern science and chemistry’s healing arts.

Ayer

Masury Daguerreotype Gallery at Westminster St

Visitors to Providence for the upcoming fair are urged to view Masury’s daguerreotype gallery at No 19 Westminster Street opposite the Post Office. The artist Masury is praised for sky light portraits with noted depth, clarity, and eye detail.

Masury Westminster St Ihe Post Office

Three Women Take White Veil in Providence Ceremony

The Bishop led a large clergy in Providence last week as three young women, dressed as brides, took vows of poverty chastity and obedience in a ceremonial display attended by many devotees and spectators.

Taxino Providence

Advertising Oddities From Penny Papers Spark Curiosity

In a column of satire the narrator scans urban advertisements for rooms, bequests, and workers. He notes kept mistresses, cigar maker meetings, Beebe the hatter gatherings, and land schemes near Westchester with farm prices. The piece lampoons hustlers, widows offered easy work, and dubious claims while urging readers to inspect ads for wit and warning.

Phearx New York Cuba Packenham New Orleans Segars Beebe United States Astor House Westchester Co Western Farm and Village Association United Building and Mutual Money-Lending Association Iran van Amburgh Carter Will

New Sugar Making System Promises White Sugars

The Baton Rouge Advocate reports a local citizen has devised a sugar production method using current machinery to yield perfectly white sugar. Molasses output will drop accordingly and be converted into syrup, improving efficiency and purity. Boston mortality last week reached 69, down 5 from the prior week, with deaths from consumption, dysentery, bone complaints, and diarrhea, and 52 children under five among total toll.

Baton Rouge Heatta Boston

Printer Samuel Reed among Havana prisoners shot

The Havana Surferens reports Samuel H. Reed a printer was shot at Havana on the 16th. The Commonwealth notes he had been a compositor at that office until ill health caused his departure less than two months prior.

Havana Syracuse Journal Samuel H. Reed The Commonwealth

Cuba Dispatch Reports Lopez Victory and Havana Alarm

Despatch from Savannah notes Lopez victory in battles, Enna killed, forces growing to 1500 2000. Havana fears revolt as troops estimated at 700. Merchant unable to load cargo. New Orleans reports Lopez surrounded by 4000 troops while others say advancing toward Havana. New York mentions arrests over Cuban volunteer arms and forged land warrants.

Cuba Savannah News Thali U.S Havans Dayes Lopea Enna Lopes Havana Kuna Savannan Eay Loa Pusan Puelo Abajo Pizarro Cincinnati Havanian Lopez W Manuel New York Prince Street G. Lamar Texas Saransc Eloriva Ned Buntline Monmouth Bal- Kinure

Rumors and conflicting reports on Lopez and Havana expeditions

Letters from major mercantile houses in Havana refute earlier claims of Lopez’s success. They say Lopez's force dwindled to about 150, with 200 more remaining, many shot, while no Creoles joined him. New Orleans papers call Cuban outbreak reports exaggerated and largely uncreditworthy.

Cuan Leston Lopes Picayune New Orrease New Orleans

Mexicans and Cuban unrest prompt U S seizure orders

Washington reports deep official concern over Cuban demonstrations. The Executive Department acts to enforce the law, ordering vessels and expeditions halted to honor treaties with Spain. The Mexican Minister sails for Havana as tensions rise and patrols increase.

Cupan Arraros Washingston Executive Departmente Congress New York Cubs Spain Pampero Norfolk Havana Saranac

Discharged Boston Vendor Brought to Trial Over Diseased Meat

In Boston Police Court on a Saturday morning George C Zyller examined a complaint by Harvey Jen vis of the Markets Committee for selling diseased meat. Zyller was bound over for trial to the Municipal Court in default of $200 bail.

Boston George C. Zyller l Harvey Jenvis

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