This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1860
Page
2
A chaotic editorials piece contemplates Southern resistance to a Black Republican administration, predicting delays in secessionist action, possible violence, and cautious Union retention. It also recounts a dispute over tent rental demands tied to a meeting, with leaders resisting exorbitant per diem charges.
An 19th century item describes the opening of a teachers institute led by Mr Tadd as chair and Mr Snow as secretary with Rev Dr Shepard addressing the group on governance and teaching. Minutes were postponed and discussion on public schools continued. Also noted is the death of Rev. Kany a Mashadist clergyman in New Bedford and plans for an Aquidmeck Agricultural Society meeting in Briddletown.
Mr. Win Spence notes his garden apple tree has blossomed three times this season and now bears a quantity of full grown fruit. The tree is in full bloom for the third time.
Report outlines a major case involving Henry Bull and Collector Obabo over duties on molasses shipped to Cuba. The dispute could affect many merchants and alter administration of the law nationwide, with a decision expected this week in the circuit court.
The narrative describes a ship's ascent of the Thames to Gravesend, pilot challenges, and a drunken pilot aboard delaying progress. It notes the corporation’s control of pilotage and navigational aids, a near-fatal anchor cable accident, and a prior beauty of the channel as the ship enters the Thames estuary.
The event featured a missionary inquiry sermon in Hartford followed by commencement exercises. Degrees were conferred: Masters of Arts on multiple graduates, Bachelors of Arts, and Bachelors of Philosophy with honorary awards to several notable figures. The ceremony concluded with a procession to campus for a formal collation and speeches.
A New England gathering outlines a plan for Congressional action to improve relations with Native tribes. Resolutions urge recognition of past injustices, support for a national convention, and fundraising to sustain religious and educational agencies aiding indigenous communities.
The Millerites commenced religious services in Massachusetts on Monday and now number about fifty in the state and across the United States and Canada. Members gather in common meetings from all parts of the country seeking the anticipated event before late March 1862, with some predicting the world ending within sixteen weeks.
The Key West correspondent reports a New Orleans man named Cimmig seized the bark Wiktiwa during the commissioner’s absence. A patrol boat retook the vessel and the commander was jailed while pirates faced the law. A cargo including precision instruments and other goods were aboard.
A Chicago physician named Friedlander died at his residence on a Wednesday after a dog bite left him with diabetes and fatal poisoning. The bite is believed to have transmitted poison via a fly from a poisoned dog carcass. No remedies helped and his body was hastily buried by friends.
A boat trip near Westport Point ends abruptly when a craft carrying four women and three men capsizes about half a mile below Point Village. Six passengers climb aboard the bottom while one swimmer seeks nearby help. All seven are rescued by a shore-based boat. The correspondent remarks on their handling of the incident.
A garbled ad notes a new seed variety producing purple and bright tones, with claims of wide color range and potential remedies. It mentions sale by Gieford, Briel, and references a medicinal use and “Wild Cherry” balsam, amid disrupted text about exhibitors and dates.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.