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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1852
Page
2
Hartley, torn between curiosity and parental injunctions, seeks a theatre visit. He buys a pit ticket but envisions his father and mother urging obedience, then chooses to walk away. He returns home sober, while his brother Victor is surprised by his late return and the scene remains unresolved.
A letter sent from Sharpsburg Maryland to George Waters of Georgetown containing about one thousand dollars in bank notes was delayed for months. The Richmond Post Office found the package unmarked and forwarded it with a note from the Postmaster. The notes were water damaged and tangled, but could be counted with care, per the Baltimore Sun.
Information reached the Customs House on Saturday of a sloop in Gardiner Bay carrying cargo from the British schooner Mischiel to the Falcon. Deputy Collector Deering acted alone to stop the landing, seizing the vessel cargo including fine fruit and spelter, with two Irishmen aboard. Reinforcements arrived as a windward night watch secured the cargo in safe custody.
A correspondent from Fetter Ro Virginia dated Sept 3 describes a strange luminous display in the night sky. The report notes eerie lights and a vivid atmospheric scene witnessed by locals and conveyed to Telegraph reporters.
The Bristol Industrial Exhibition opened after a poor Wednesday foretold light attendance but Thursday brought a crowd as carriages steamboats and trains filled the city. The display ranges from Fruit and Vegetables to Horticulture and Fine Arts with notable items from Mrs A M Leland and a Bolton patent. The West Hall shows tools and crafts while the East Hall highlights washing machines drying devices indigo and household goods. The Cattle Show features a $50 black Spanish rooster and hen with $4 per dozen eggs. the piece notes crowding and questions for better exhibition space. Judicial business includes trials and a divorce decree with adjournment on Wednesday evening.
The 4 acre lot near Robert Rogers on Poppasquash has sold for 4500 dollars. The note urges Rocky Point visitors to take the opportunity next Tuesday in the Argo to revisit the area.
A Thursday afternoon excursion from Fall River passed through the streets with several large tin horns wooden clappers and other odd instruments creating a loud noise. The travelers would likely be ashamed of their silly display if they knew how they appeared.
The article cautions youths who tear down handbills after posting that they may face prosecution. It notes complaints from interested parties and warns they could appear before a Justice of the Peace for violating the law.
The Newport Advertiser denounces the Maine Law debate with satirical slurs asking how jewelry sales affect alcohol harm. It questions the link between jewelry and drunkard behavior, arguing against laws prohibiting jewelry as a moral parallel.
The October double issue of Googy's Lady's Book arrives embellished with numerous engravings and over fifty articles by renowned writers including T. S. Arthur, Rev. Weld, Mrs. White, Mrs. Hale, Win alenander, and others of notable reputation.
The Providence Journal comments on weather and a railroad funding shortfall. Citizens are urged to subscribe within limits to cover costs, aiming to near fifty thousand dollars. The piece argues against new railroads to Providence and mentions the Fishkill Railroad to the Hudson River.
Justice WM. D. Lake delivers a cautious ruling on the Act for the suppression of drinking houses. He finds both Copeland and Anthony proven but questions constitutional issues, suggesting appeal as proper redress and noting unified court concurrence.
The Worcester Transcript reports two violent attacks on Edwin Draper and Lewis Thayer, likely by the same pair, tied to enforcing the new liquor law. Draper was struck with a two pound stone near the head at his home, and Thayer was struck under the left ear in his parlor after a demand about liquor seizure.
The Captain-General seeks Spain guidance on prisoners as the French Consul General asks for a force to protect French interests in Havana. A Crescent City letter notes Creoles planned a August strike, with 400 arrests including 14 women. A young captain prisoner was seen in uniform with hands bound.
A man described as a gentleman from the South was seen at the New York State Fair in Utica on Friday. He reportedly made a sudden disturbance after an apparent theft attempt and then fled, prompting authorities to pursue him.
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Overseas reports note Lobos Island dispute over Peru ownership and several ships arriving from Port Phillip Australia with gold. London coverage includes Uncle Tom's Cabin reception and harvest progress across Britain. New York reports a manslaughter true bill against Henry Clay steamboat owners. Dr King-Kino controversy in Athens appears settled via U.S. Minister Marsh.
In New York on September 13 Judge Strong ruled against the ordinance targeting liquor dealers. The mayor announced enforcement of the law against all unlicensed tavern keepers. Yesterday multiple liquor dealer arrests were reported amid visible public excitement.
U S Consul at Leeds reports three or four Germans arrested in Hull for counterfeiting United States and Prussian coins. He warns emigrants to beware of spurious coin flowing from abroad and urges vigilance by local inhabitants.
A Vermont residence in Wardiboro owned by Peter Moore burned on a Wednesday night. Six of the Moore children perished in the blaze while the parents, alerted by a neighbor, broke into the gable end to rescue them. Officials speculate the fire started from boiling swill near the house.
A Shenandoah County jury awards damages to a passenger crippled for life after a stage coach upset. It is described as Virginia's first verdict of its kind against a stage company.
A fragmentary item discusses a Mr. C A Shelton and a cigar packed in a box at Ore market. It notes fruit growth from the box and questions whether earth was present. It references a period from 1199 to 563 lives and 2 078 deaths linked to steamboat disasters on rivers.
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