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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1860
Page
2
The piece defends editorial independence from party control, asserting the paper will advocate measures on merit and oppose corruption. It rejects absolute neutrality, pledging to speak on all questions and support candidates only if they serve the public welfare, with emphasis on truth and accountability.
The past month brought extreme heat across the country with 95 to 120 degree days in the South and West. Heatwaves caused many illnesses including strokes while work largely stopped. In the narrator's region temperatures hovered 80 to 90 degrees, making heat feel near unbearable.
The report notes heavy soaking rain on Saturday starting at seven A M with streets flooded within fifteen minutes. A severe shower followed on Tuesday. Despite drought earlier in summer, vegetation thrived and crops are expected to be larger in the coming fall.
The puntal Clambake hosted by the Christian Society at Pierce's Grove in Swanzey will be held on Wednesday the 29th. The festival draws attendees from all quarters and is expected to be well attended again this year.
A party travelled by the steamer Young America captained by Godfrey to Rocky Point, noting major improvements over six to seven years including a new dining hall. The writer praises the chowder, clams, green corn, and attentive service, commending Capt Winslow for pleasing visitors.
Bills invite citizens to a public meeting at the Town Wall on Monday evening at 7:30 to hear Mr Beeson and Abraham Payne of Providence discuss Western Indians claims on the American people for assistance and protection. Speakers include Gov William Sprague and Bishop Clark among others.
The Ruopsz Island Institutes will convene in town starting Friday morning the 7th, continuing through Saturday at the Town Hall. Dr. J B Chapin School Commissioner speaks Friday afternoon, then Rev B G Northrup Mass Board of Education agent in the evening. Saturday includes Joshua Kendall principal of State Normal School and Daniel Goodwin of New York. Citizens plan to entertain attending teachers.
The Methodist Sabbath School and many residents enjoyed a clambake at Oakland Grove Barrington on Thursday. Tables offered chowder clams green corn and fritters with hundreds dining. The group returned on the last train pleased with the day and noting no liquor is sold near the grounds.
September issue received features fine engravings and fashion plates. Notable essays include Mischief Teenzing Mamma Music Cousin Neals The Japanese Some Account of Modern Coaches A Whisper to a Newly Married Pair Angels are There Hope Lincoln Mrs Slimmens Boarding House The Light of a Cheerful Face and more.
The article notes rapid crop growth in the West with many fields averaging up to one hundred bushels per acre. Farmers have already contracted large quantities at 25 cents per bushel for delivery to nearby depots, offering hope after years of losses and money scarcity.
A passenger on the Wall Street ferry saw a wagon bound child fall into the river. A schooner crew member jumped in, saved the infant, and delivered it to its mother. A $15 purse was collected for the rescuer.
The Methodist Episcopal Society of South Somerset is building a pastor’s dwelling east of the meeting house. The one and a half story house, 29 by 39 feet, should be finished in December at an estimated cost of 1350 dollars, two thirds funded by subscription. The society pursues a strong, liberal effort to provide a parsonage.
The Providence Post reports Mrs. John Pullen was pulled toward a fan in the Rolling Mill district after her dress became entangled in the gearing. The belt broke before her body was crushed, but she suffered severe chest bruises and the loss of all clothing with no broken bones evident though internal injuries were uncertain.
The Standard's rate report notes only 1120 barrels of sperm oil sold last week at $150 per gallon. Whale oil ranges from 550 to 560 per gallon. Holders expect further advance with prices firming around 90 cents.
The journal notes a July voyage at lat 47 52 long 25 38 with mixed winds and a lively crew. It recounts exercises with navigation, learning sea phrases, and social clashes amid gales and rolling furniture, ending with a meeting aboard the ship Mercury from New York.
An eyewitness recalls passengers trudging across the poop deck as the ship rocked in a gale. A miscalculation hurled crew and travelers into a heap causing thumped heads while several passengers confessed to a total unconsciousness of last night’s mass and others blamed headaches from rough sleep.
The narrator tours the Louvre and Palais Royal in Paris, marveling at the vast galleries. He notes echoes of Raphael, Poussin, and Rubens, and describes crowds, a strict guard, and the Marine collection with ships models, Egyptian relics, and ivory carvings before leaving at twilight.
The French legation in Boston approved the purchase by a well known horse dealer of five Vermont horses for the French Emperor. The horses are fifteen hands high with fine action, deep bay color, and tails of natural length. Cost was between $2000 and $3000 per pair. They will be shipped to Europe aboard a Vanderbilt steamer.
A young Chinese man in red trousers blue robe and a low tail arrived in Paris from Seilles with a priest. He has been brought to complete his religious education after conversion to Christianity. They spoke Latin during their conversation.
Ge The following article was received some weeks since but its publication has been unavoidably delayed.
The essay argues for expanded education across sciences and humanities, from astronomy and geology to zoology and languages. It stresses practical knowledge in physiology, chemistry, and mechanics, plus moral philosophy, with Latin and Greek as aids to English understanding. It notes the high school as a model offering equal access to these branches for all students.
Reports describe brilliant meteors seen in six locations across New York New Jersey and Pennsylvania Monday evening. Worcester Spy records another meteor Thursday night in Worcester with a southward course and a much larger brighter display, leaving a misty tail.
Reports note widespread smallpox in Jersey City affecting all classes. The item compiles crimes in Cleveland and Greenfield, crop shortages in Texas and Alabama, a London land scheme, a Janesville Bible incident, a gambling-house disturbance, a trial in Mansfield, and several weather and crime items across Mobile, New York, and other cities.
A Lake Village correspondent reports a tragic incident Sunday night during a loud domestic quarrel in the family of Mr and Mrs Womin. Mrs Smith Davis nearby fainted during the distressing scene and later died after confinement the next morning. She was the 19 year old daughter of Joseph Pickering and had been married about a year.
Workmen uncover fifteen bodies near the old fort in Toronto along with buttons bayonets and epaulettes. One button bears Pennsylvania Rangers initials another U S and another 8th British Grenadiers. Some American coins were found. The fallen were killed in 1813 when a powder magazine exploded near the trench.
A letter from Provost of schooner J Lindsey reports New Orleans heat since July 25 hindered unloading. Brig Lenox from Fall River cleared there shortly before, but likely would have failed without the Lindsey crew aiding.
A thunderstorm on the 8th struck the house of Rev. J Blodget in Kensington New Hampshire causing damage and stunning him as he ran into the street with arms extended. Nearby houses suffered damage and the Topsfield Academy building in Massachusetts was struck and badly injured.
Commissioners set final award for damages from last year’s mob destruction of quarantine buildings on Staten Island. Total damages $129,714. private losses $8,115. Richmond County bears payment. Also an ad notes oxygenated bitters curing dyspepsia with local druggists selling the product.
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