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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1847
Page
2
Henry Bilston survives after delirious illness and a staged sacrifice in a distressing tale. Lizzie Ware and Raith Moreland confront truth as Miss Moreland recovers. Mrs Ware’S wealth and love interests shape a hopeful ending with Henry and Lizzie moving to a country seat by Judson River.
A British pension aided a devoted wife who cared for her seined husband and an orphan child found after the Corunna retreat. The officer Long Peres rewarded her tenderness and provided for her and her daughter. The woman and her foster son prosper under a grateful postwar charity.
The Phenix urges continuation of the winter lecture course for the county. Readers express strong support and request an immediate meeting to form committees to secure lecturers. The September term of the Supreme Court for this county begins Tuesday morning in this town.
A letter argues heavy English and New York failures harms merchants on both sides of the Atlantic. It condemns grain market speculation and calls for stern justice against profiteers who exploit famine, noting debtors in England and firms like Prine Ward & Co. face suspension amid currency strain.
Great complaints arise over irregular New York to New England mail service. The New Haven and Springfield Railroad faces price hikes after carrying the mail for 8142 yearly, prompting a demand for higher rates and suspension of service. Editorial calls for public, legislative action to curb monopolistic charges and ensure affordable mail transport.
Eureka in New York notes 183 steamboats owned in the city with a total tonnage of 56,618. The Isaac Newton leads at 1,332 tons while the Star is smallest at 23 tons. The Falls River Bay State measures 1,554 tons.
From New York publishers comes the first issue of the Eungwa Monthly, a new magazine devoted to recording inventions and science. It offers sixteen neatly printed pages of entries and details on contemporary inventions, with a price of $1.00 per year. subscriptions available at the office.
The Odd Fellows celebration at Newport Thursday drew many from across the country. After parade and services, attendees moved to the Ocean House where about three hundred sat down to a sumptuous dinner arranged for the occasion.
The steamboat Massachusetts broke home of her machinery on Wednesday morning after passing Hurl Gate on her passage to New York. The steamboat Rhode Island has taken her place while she is undergoing repairs. A Lowell man eloped with a married woman on Friday, leaving behind his wife and three children.
A Dublin paper notes an Ohio school master offering Sunday school sessions twice weekly on Tuesdays and Saturdays, advertising continued instruction for pupils in his charge. The notice outlines a regular schedule and aims to attract families seeking weekday and weekend sessions.
The New Orleans papers detail uncertain army moves with rumors of a large engagement near Mexico City, claiming 800 losses for Scott and his forces. They note the first division reached Ayotla on August 13 and Major Lally’s command arrived safely at Jalapa, with Vera Cruz reinforcements facing guerrilla resistance and heavy wagon losses.
The Southern Mail reports New Orleans papers to August 31 with status on Tat papers behind and news from Jalapa where Major Lally advanced and American losses are debated. Captain Wells fate and the Buchanan arrival from Brazos are noted amid yellow fever tolls and Charity Hospital deaths. An old physician offers peach and apple health tips.
The B and Jr. Babcock Company saw house at Potter Hill Westerly burned last Monday with losses estimated between 500 and 2000 dollars. Insurance covers 1000 at Manufacturers Mutual. A Daniel Brown mill in Simmoneville was also destroyed and insured for 1500 with American and 2000 with Hartford. An American inventor Cochran showcased a new sawing device in London praised by the London Literary Gazette for its ability to cut timber at any angle. the Admiralty plans construction at two docks.
The New York Tribune details stock market jitters with Prime Ward & Co suspending payments amid London failures and large creditor losses. Northampton reports a mail robbery with stolen letters and a $50 reward. The brig America is chased by a Revenue Cutter after eluding creditors, while Newport News notes arrivals.
The Glocester Telegraph reports the fishing season as fair with an expected average annual outcome. Over 70 vessels have sailed to the Bay of Chalour from the port, hoping for steady fares and sustained prices. Also covered are the Lapitats anniversary sermon at Spring Street Church, church cornerstone layings, a Passaic Bridge accident, editorial quips, a St. Louis assault, and a murder arrest near Pleasantville with botched suicide attempts.
A pastor's letter to a sister recalls grief after the death of a beloved child. The text urges casting burdens on the Lord, trusts in divine mercy, and calls for fervent prayer, resignation to God’s will, and righteous parenting to shield immortal souls.
On the Tyne 6515 workers in collieries on the Wear 13179 and on the Tees 4211, totaling 33898. A summary note cites regional labor figures and mentions a Western Expositor proposal for a wind ship voyage to the Prairies and a local farm arson and property damage in Taghkanie near James Weeks.
The New Orleans Courier cites an election advertising rate of 20 dollars for a candidate and one dollar per twelve lines for communications. It notes an estimated 2000 extra troops at Vera Cruz and other reinforcements en route. Reports also mention the Paul i sailing with 100 men for Col Slughes and 125 men at Fort Monroe. Poisoning in Stockholm New York involved two children after exposure to Jerusalem Cross berries. the mother fell ill last summer.
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