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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1854
Page
2
A 1854 editorial argues rising bread and meat prices threaten households. It urges thrift, better kitchen management, and practical steps such as using cold bread, skipping pastries, and favoring coarse bread to stretch flour, reduce waste, and protect health.
On Thursday morning at about 8 o'clock a fire was discovered in the store next to the Free men's Bank on State street. The blaze appeared to arise from a lamp on a shelf. Mrs. Frankland, newly moved in as millinery tenant, reported about one hundred dollars in damage to the building and goods.
The Fair of the R I Industrial Association opens Friday at Railroad Hall Providence. The exhibition is expected to surpass all previous ones in variety and quality, with displays from every state manufactory. The event aims to showcase Rhode Island’s manufacturing prowess led by little Rhoda.
A boat race is set for Thursday next the 14th inst from Vue de l Bua Wharf Providence. Six classes compete for a silver trophy and if weather is favorable a large fleet is expected making the scene highly exciting.
Last Friday and Saturday saw refreshing showers while a midweek storm brought heavy rain and thunder. Early corn suffered drought but late crops look fair. trees regain color and vigor. Several in town were intoxicated last Sunday with two jailed after a quarrel, highlighting rising intemperance and a call to enforce laws on liquor sales.
Rhode Island clams and chowder are rapidly popular with parties from Providence and other areas visiting Mount Hope Bristol Ferry Fox Hill and Locust Grove for large bake and chowder gatherings held on Thursday.
Six deaths from cholera occurred in Providence from Sunday to Thursday. The Second Adventists plan a camp meeting on the Common next week, starting Wednesday, in this town.
The weather has been exceedingly warm throughout the week with thermometers reaching 90 to 95 degrees. Belfast Maine reports 93 degrees in the shade on the 7th.
The Newport Advertiser rejoices at Rhode Island’s good fortune after the Democratic victory in the last Presidential campaign. It asserts the state would have faced ruin with a Whig triumph and predicts the probable establishment of a naval depot in Narragansett Bay, along with a Providence Custom House.
The Fall River report notes 92 deaths since the last issue, about 68 since the outbreak began, with only three Americans dead. From Monday night to Wednesday afternoon one death occurred, no new cases in two days, and only two hospital cases with nine elsewhere in the city, most near recovery.
Counterfeit one dollar bills altered to five are reported circulating in the Central Bank area of Boston. Officials warn the public to inspect currency carefully and report suspicious notes to banks or authorities.
The piece denounces New York Bank Reporters and warns against spreading panic over New England bank notes. It defends Eagle Bank of this town as sound and accuses Thompson's Bank Note Reporter of publishing slander to drive down note values and profit from discounts.
The September term of the county's Supreme Court will begin in this town on Tuesday morning. Court sessions are expected to run through the week with judges and clerks in attendance.
A boy named Ragan was struck by a vehicle on Monday and left with minor injuries. Police investigated the incident and cautioned pedestrians to stay alert near the area.
Corréspondence notes popular excursions near New York including a sixpence ride to Staten Island with German picnics and dancing, and a sail to Coney Island for sea-bathing. Describes island features, dress, and humorous sights. Mentions city ministers return to pulpits, the Independence ship, Erie stock, a maiden’s claim to Columbian College, and smuggling news.
Early returns show Ryland elected Lieut Governor and Bates in favor of Whigs with a large majority. Whigs lead in First Congressional District and appear to sweep three seats. Senate returns favor Whigs in Bermington Windham Rutland Windsor. Anti Nebraska ticket likely wins in Chittenden Washington. Large Whig gains foresee strong Whig Anti Nebraska majority in Legislature.
The mayor lists total deaths under city care from July to August 2 PM at 27, with four exceptions, all from Irish and English families. He says the virulence has passed but urges continued care in cleanliness and diet for the coming month.
A New York merchant writes from Toledo Ohio dated Sept 2 describing a Cleveland visit and positive outlook for corn this season. He notes many fields yield twenty bushels per acre and some from forty to seventy. He cites widespread belief that the crop will be better than expected with ample old corn and extensive planting ensuring adequate supply.
New York report shows over eight months 209,414 arrivals at the port with more than half Germans and a large Irish contingent among the newcomers. The figures reflect ongoing migratory waves impacting city demographics and resources.
The Chicopee Journal notes five or six more deaths from cholera among Irish residents on the Patch due to fear, filth, and liquor. It mentions Mondays as peak death days from the prior day's drinking and recounts a girl buying a shroud to fear death, distrustful friends would provide one.
Boston recorded 12 deaths from cholera last week while Buffalo reported 30. In Fall River the outbreak has claimed between 60 and 70 lives since it began a week ago Friday.
Last week in New York cholera deaths fell by half compared with the prior week, indicating a notable drop in fatalities and signaling a possible easing of the outbreak.
Correspondence describes Bristol as a prime watering place with bathing sailing and fishing, noting costs are moderate about one third of fashionable resorts. It mentions Capt Rodman Crowell of Yarmouth dying at Bristol after dysentery on a voyage to New York and hospital stay, possibly hastened by travel. Fall River Monitor reports a new locomotive named Anthracite built to burn coal, trialed in Taunton.
The Providence Tribune notes that near departure Monday evening the steam boat train valve whistle broke and could not be closed by the firemen, resulting in eight pence being spent for a prolonged period of music.
The governor’s council directs the Imperial and Provincial authorities to extend free navigation on the St Lawrence to United States vessels during Her Majesty’s pleasure. The Province eyes a fish export surge once Reciprocity activates, risking Nova Scotia’s markets with thirty million US customers ready to buy fresh catch.
A September riot in Newark involving 2000 Protestant Association members attacked a Catholic church on William and Shipman streets. One IrishCatholic, Thomas Cortney, was shot, with several others seriously hurt as the church interior was gutted and windows smashed.
A Turnerbund Jubilee at Lemon Hill drew a large crowd with dancing and games until a quarrel between two Germans sparked a brawl. Police intervened, firing revolvers as officers were assaulted. Officer Samuel Mansfield was stabbed and Officer Joseph Parker heavily injured.
While Henry Fere rin sold at William Kerr Jr store on Westminster street, a thief entered by a back window and stole the money drawer contents. About $120 in bills and a $20 gold piece were taken. George Thurber was arrested and held on $300 bail to await exam before the Court of Magistrates on Thursday.
Off Bedloe's Island the crew of the John Rutledge mutinied refusing shipboard duty. Deputy Marshal Harri ton and three officers boarded and imprisoned three mutineers in irons while five seamen attacked them with knives. The marshal and party defended themselves and secured the others for a hearing scheduled today.
A dispute among Irish employees near Warren led to a scuffle during which a worker was thrown from a bridge into the river and drowned. The Providence Post notes the incident occurred Sunday afternoon near Warren and involved rioting workers from the Providence Warren Bri Railway.
Newport Advertiser notes the Grand Dress Ball at the Ocean House on Friday drew 60 couples, a figure seen as a failed attempt to stage a ball this season and a notable misjudgment by organizers.
Geo W Mowry of Smithfield tavern near Greensville faced four Liquor Law complaints before Daniel Piette Esq Central Falls. The case was continued to next Saturday for trial.
Seven Irishmen appeared before the Police Court after being found with counterfeit or illicit cards at a house on Sunday morning. The case details unclear due to damaged text but proceedings concerned criminal conduct and potential penalties.
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