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Bristol Phenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1846

Page

2

Reunion of Lovers in a Paris Convent Home

A betrayed husband returns to Lyons with Aurora and their son to confront past pride. They meet at a convent where the Abbess blesses the reconciliation as Aurora forgives and vows loyalty. The tale dramatizes forgiveness, fatherhood, and a renewed marriage amid family scenes and a lavish Parisian fete.

Thiarenex Aurora Lyons Teo Paris Athots Vis Aubert Lygo Monteli

Pride and longing sway a family betrothal vow

A fragment from a letter or notice describes a proud, loving mother seeking to bind her son to a charming woman as his wife. The son agrees that fulfilling the match would be his greatest happiness, reflecting a family wish to unite two households.

Bessath

Mexico Refuses Peace Proposals as War Worsens

Advices from Mexico state that the government rejects any peace terms until the U S army withdraws and the navy retreats from coasts. A large force is ordered to Monterey against Gen Taylor while Santa Anna remains inactive. The article condemns the war as mismanaged and costly, risking debt and loss of life.

ICP Mexico Monterey Taylor Santa Anna

California Regiment Embarks from New York Amid Mutiny Fears

The California Regiment sails from New York with widespread dissatisfaction within the corps. Reports warn of possible mutiny among recruits before or after reaching California. Many young men claimed by parents as minors have been discharged, while others who enlisted as mechanics have deserted due to poor treatment.

California New York

Improvements Transform Thames Street Wharf Area

The North Thames street area gains a Butt Factory and Grist Mill in a repaired distillery. A Planing Mill replaces an old store, while Peck’s wharf is redeveloped with buildings moved and a dock partially filled. Isaac G. Peck spearheads the mostly complete upgrades to boost wharf value and local business.

Thames Street Peck's Wharf Isaac G. Peck Peck's Church's

Arrival of the Cambria in Boston with 433 passengers noted

The steam packet Cambria reached Boston on Friday carrying 433 travelers including Hon Washington Irving former Minister to Spain and D Maynard bearer of dispatches Rev E Kirk and Rev Dr Dewitt. Wheat outlook favorable but potatoes fail due to disease. Bank of England lowers rate to 3 percent boosting public funds and share market shows upward tendency.

Cambria Boston Washington Irving Spain D. Maynard E. Kirk Dewitt America Republic of Mexico Bank of England

Cotton Market and Grain Prices Across Europe

The August 29 to September 3 period shows a firm cotton market with strong demand and 6 000 bales traded, while Liverpool grain reports mixed moves, wheat rising modestly and Indian corn advancing. Imports in the week reach 26,000 bales of cotton. notes on oats and potatoes reflect widespread crop troubles alongside piracy, China news, and Hungary grain declines. France’s Chamber of Deputies opens with royal approval signals and a trial verdict for Joseph Henry, amid tariff debates and European agricultural distress.

Alwot Hibernia Limerick Liverpool Western Canal China Prince’ Albert Yorkshire Trinv Welch The Cambrian Wales Europe Hungary France Chamber of Deputies Chambery Joseph Henry Constitutionel

Mexican peace dispatches reach Washington amid new Leaven ministry

The report traces the arrival of letters from Vera Cruz carried by Lieut. Henry Purvianca to Washington in response to peace offers from the State Department. It notes Mexico forms a new ministry with Almonte as War Secretary and an early, auspicious start for Santa Anna's administration. Despatches came from Pensacola via the schooner Princeton and reflect fast diplomatic exchange.

General Assembly Mexico Kondiman Nauvoo Witheen Ks Wasuiieros Bagtey Paes Tribune Princeton Pensscola Vera Cruz Despaches State Department Henry Purvianca Washington Leaven Almonte Santa Anna Naval United States Naval Forces Pacific Sloat Lavallette Savannah Congress Stockton Portsmouth Oligomery Page Warren All Cyatie da ' Nin Mervine Saraihga Shubrick A Dale McKean Preble Shields Shark Howissa Twrver Lesington Liewisnant Bailey Columbus Dial Constitution Percival Shubbock Independence United States Gulf of Mexico Conner Rigate Cumberland Aaritan Gregory Forrest Potomac Aulick Falmouth Jursia John Adame McCluney St. Mary's Saunders Mississippi Fishugh Alwan Princeton Bugle Spitfire Jurnall Vixen Sania Porpoise Manaelo Somers Ingraham Jo “Petry Blake Io Sehr Flin Sinclair Reefer Sterrett Pet Puevie Win. F. Shilde

Arrival of Santa Anna at Vera Cruz Reported by Arab

The Arab reached Vera Cruz with Santa Anna aboard after leaving Havana, delivering a letter to the Mexican commander and passing the blockade. General Santa Anna was ill but hosted a public dinner at the Vera Cruz palace and planned to head to Mexico City when health allows. San Luis Porous army factions reportedly favor Paredes, while broader public sentiment remains apathetic among merchants and civilians.

Balize Vera Crus Santo Anna Vera Cruz Passi Santa Anna O'Neil Havana Almonte el Encerra Talis Mexico San Luis Poros Htt Paredes Paredes Erete San Luis Paredes Mr. O'Neil Conner

Mormon War Flares as Nauvoo Defies Extermination Foes

Baltimore reports say anti Mormons mass near Nauvoo across the Mississippi with intent to expel or exterminate. A battle at the City of the Temple ends with Mormon victory. Anderson and his followers die in fierce fighting. City defended with six cannon breastworks. many dead and wounded among both sides as hostilities harden.

Baltimore Nauvoo Mississippi Iambere Joe Smith City of the Temple Anderson Smith Hve Anties

New Shoal Report Near Naninekiot Coast

Information from the Hydrographic party of the coast survey notes a new and dangerous shoal near Naninekiot. The shoal extends about 9.9 miles east to west with least water around eight feet. A map and soundings showing position bottom and currents will be issued from the coast survey office soon.

Coast Survey Naninekiot Liea Office of the Coast Survey Boston Daily Ado

Disaster at sea claims crews in gale off Galveston and New Orleans

Captain John D. Phillips reports leaving Galveston for New Orleans when a northeast gale drove the vessel into eleven fathoms of water. The ship’s wheel and guard were damaged. fires were extinguished. the vessel settled to ten fathoms then sank at six o'clock. The captain and eighteen crew survived. Also reported: steamship Palmetto aids the U S flagship Wasmibox Washington as gales wash overboard seven sailors and damage masts and guns.

Galveston New Orleans John D. Phillips New York Sthinat Abe U.S Lewis Palmetto Charleston Philadelphia Washington Vic

Temperance Convention Adopts Prohibition Support Resolutions

The New York State Temperance Convention at the First Presbyterian Church in Auburn on the 15th passed several resolutions. They urge strict enforcement of excise laws and cooperation of ministers and citizens to suppress liquor traffic, linking temperance to societal order and religious principles.

New York State Agarnet

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