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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1854
Page
2
In Bristol on Sept 96 1854 a writer urges public inquiry into how life habits influence cholera risk. The call emphasizes temperance cleanliness and humane society premiums for essays guiding prevention and warns many victims unknowingly foster dangerous habits.
A description of a two story octagonal dwelling on High Street in South Pattam showing walls of lime sand and stone per Fowler plan prove cheaper and as solid as wood or stone, with heavy rains failing to affect the material and the building perched on an elevated site.
The Fall River News refutes a claim of 18 cholera cases on Saturday. It reports 13 deaths for the week ending Wednesday, with three deaths midweek and seven on Monday, totaling likely 110 to 115 deaths to date.
A number of parcels on State and Hope streets have changed hands this year. Notable sales include two State street houses for 1400 dollars each to Richard Smith and Dr. L W Briggs. Bradford Street house to Wm J Miller for about 3500. Other transfers include Capt James Lawless on Hope street sold to Edward C Mayran for about 2200 and J R Bullock stone building near Sandford house sold to Alexander Perry. Additional purchases involve Hezekiah Mine heirs selling to Charles A R Doring and related parcels on the north Tor and Richmond estate sold to W A S Bayley. Several other smaller houses and wharf-adjacent parcels change hands as well.
The Court of Probate holds a regular monthly meeting at the Probate Office at 2 o clock Monday afternoon. Bridget Dwyer was tried last Monday for the same offense, convicted and sentenced to ten days in prison and to pay a fine and costs, with an appeal to the Court of Common Pleas and bonds. Ezra B Chadwick pleaded guilty to an assault with a dangerous weapon on Victor Gabrel, bound over in 200 dollars for trial in November before the Court of Common Pleas.
A letter to the editor laments lack of suitable hotel accommodations in Bristol, urging a capacious public house to attract visitors and boost local prosperity. The writer compares Bristol to Knickerbocker era New York and Newport, argues improvements would enrich landowners and the whole community.
The Phenix reports a fall calm at resort areas as fashion shifts to autumn. Samuel Nichols, editor of the Sunday Mercury, dies after being run over entering a moving city railroad car. French frigates Acheron Penelope Iphiginie visit New York harbor under Commodore Mazeres. Political parties in New York show splits with multiple factions. nominations referenced with Whigs Free Soil Know-Nothings. Several murder cases noted for the October court term.
The article notes a rapacious theft case and a plea for justice, the Brooklyn riot sentences deemed light, deaths of Dr. Swett and Dr. Lewis, a meeting of Anti Know Nothings adjourned, and Canada’s parliament approving a treaty with immediate effect tied to February meetings. It also mentions Mexican funds repatriation and banking movements in New York.
The steamship George Law reached New York late last night from Aspinwall via Kingston, bringing California mail matter dated Sept 1 and heavy treasure plus 787 passengers. A Portland captain died from injuries after falling into a hold on the voyage. Reports from the Isthmus note minor railroad damage and urge U S protection for travelers. News from Peru and Mexico describes revolts, troop movements, and Alvarez advancing toward Chilpancigo, with Vera Cruz reporting for Alvarez. Schuyler fraud fallout includes arrest warrants and possible flight to Europe as authorities trace his escape feats.
The Sept 27 report notes continued yellow fever alerts in Augusta with the Post Office and Banks closed and issues suspended. It mentions easing virulence in Charleston and Savannah and reports the shooting of Jesse E. Scurry and his servant in Newberry, tied to a long-standing feud. a $2000 reward is offered for the Gunters' arrest.
Clergy nominate Rev. Thomas Manca Crakk D D Rector of Christ Church Hartford for Episcopate after prayer and ballots. Laity confirm. committee to inform Dr Crakk. resolutions honor late Bishop Wainwright and fund for episcopate established. Convention adjourned sine die. Prov Journal
The City of Edinburgh, an English screw steamer commanded by Capt Leitch on its first voyage, was wrecked with about 540 passengers. The vessel sank after stopping at St Johns, N B, awaiting transport to New York. Cargo was being removed and the ship insured for around 200000 dollars. Rescue details and lifeboat actions followed.
The Pittsburg dispatch reports 45 cholera deaths on Saturday, bringing the season total to 619. Officials note signs of relief as Saturday’s deaths were about half of those in prior days, with hopes that the fever’s ravages may soon subside.
In England researchers tested sending the electric fluid and communications across a 500 foot water barrier without wires. A submerged wire on both shores connected to a battery and a dial, yet messages transmitted as quickly as with a direct wire connection, reported by the Providence Journal.
A Thursday evening blaze in Somerset swept the hold of a 2000 ton ship and nearby structures, including Hood's residence and a counting room. An outbuilding, barn, and lumber were burned while a smaller vessel on the stocks was saved. Insurance covers most losses, with 1600 and 2500 sums noted in Taunton and New York offices. Capt. James M Hood departed for New York as carpenters faced unemployment. The fire ranks as Somerset’s largest to date.
The steamer Massachusetts ran onto a rock ledge at Mattapoisett harbor mouth while towing the ship Splendid to Edgartown. She sprang a leak and returned to New Bedford for repairs.
The emigrant train heading west on the Central Railroad departed New York at noon on Wednesday. It consisted of thirty one baggage and passenger cars drawn by five locomotives and tenders.
Captain Hallett of the barque Robert Mills at New York reports on the sixteenth ult fattening 32 10 and son 37 12 caught a bird with a leather attached marked Richmond from New Orleans bound for Boston This suggests a signal link to the Richmond sailing from New Orleans to Boston via New York reporting channels.
The New York Journal of Commerce notes two weeks of foreign dry goods imports totaling 2 791 675 dollars versus 5 154 095 dollars a year earlier. Receipts have fallen weekly since August 24.
The Providence Tribune reports a large sail boat carrying three girls and two boys capsized near Field's Point on June A Rateation. Rescued from a dangerous water event by Mr. Jerry Angell who witnessed the accident. One girl was resuscitated with difficulty.
Monseigneur Bedini, recently visiting the United States and now at Rome, is appointed Nuncio to Portugal. He succeeds Monseigneur di Pietro, who is recalled to receive a Cardinal's hat.
The Syracuse Standard reports the arrest of expert counterfeiter D. D. Newman in Syracuse. Police recovered sixteen different plates for altering bank bills and Osher counterfeiting tools along with $600 in counterfeit bills.
United States Consul General R Dwyer aged 25 died in Mozambique on June 24 after a seven day illness of coast fever. He was a Salem native. Governor and all local military attended his funeral showing sympathy and respect for the sad occasion.
The Bristol Artillery and Newport Artillery joined camp drills on Wednesday and returned Thursday morning. In the afternoon Newport fired at a target and won the prize ata cup awarded to Silas D. Deblois of Newport Advertiser.
According to the Quebec Mercury two Tremblay children on Isle au Coudres opposite St Pauls Bay accidentally ignited powder, causing an explosion that killed the children maimed their mother and destroyed seven thousand dollars worth of property.
A Gloucester Telegraph correspondent reports Deer Isle Maine has had a poor season and may owe debts. If Bay of St Lawrence trade does not improve, businesses may close and the free fishing fleet could arrive later, affecting local economy.
The steamer Empire State captained by Brayton met with a cross head piston failure near Fall River causing a brief stoppage. Passengers, about 400 aboard the C Vanderbilt were disembarked safely and the Empire State later towed by the Bay State. Repairs expected within two days.
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