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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1852
Page
1
Inquiries and notices from Brastor and area residents describe advertising options including half year advance payments and annual rates. Details cover single copies, hat at the Office, and charges per square inch for three weeks, with yearly rates and frequency privileges noted.
The piece notes shoemakers who became acclaimed figures such as Antony Turver, Thomas Holcroft, Gifford, Robert Bloomfield, Benedict Bandonin, Hans Sach, John G Whittier, Roger Sherman, Joseph Pendsell, David Part, Linnaeus, Deacon James Crie and Edward Gray. It praises their intellect and crafts, concluding that shoemakers are intelligent, enterprising and influential, urging readers for support.
The excerpt recalls Sir William Belkeley when Virginia under British rule feared free schools and printing. He warned that learning would breed heresy and disobedience, hoping for no free schools or presses for a hundred years. The passage suggests the newspaper’s enduring value as law, sermon, and library.
A compact reflection notes that a quick gift of a favor from a kind heart yields more impression and benefit than prolonged pleading. It emphasizes the value of timely generosity over extended solicitation.
A historical snippet discusses Dr. Johnson’s idea that small variations in narration can amplify truth errors. The text notes concern with truthfulness versus intentional lying and remarks on the prevalence of falsehood in the world.
A reflective passage argues that a man’s death reveals true character more clearly than life. It suggests the departed would likely rise or fall in public esteem after death, depending on the value others place on his deeds.
General Putnam, in a moonlit test, confronts a young sentinel named Arthur Stewart who guards the post. Stewart refuses to recognize Putnam, demands the countersign, and keeps his line despite the general’s insistence. The boy's steadfastness earns him praise, a reward, and a promotion to ensign.
A reflective piece contrasts earthly sunshine with spiritual light from a savior. It speaks of loved ones as sunbeams guiding life through joy and grief, and assures that divine daylight finally dispels darkness, quoting the Bible to affirm eternal hope.
A quotation urges simplicity over ornate attire, arguing that true feminine beauty lies in modest, classic dress. It contrasts gaudy fashion with noble Roman figures, praising restrained elegance and cautioning against over dressing for effect.
The author extols angels who refresh the poor and light up weary souls with comforting speech. They praise a heavenly voice that brings joy, melt sorrows, and open channels of usefulness as nature signals renewal. The piece links comfort to faith and gratitude toward God.
The text argues that motive shapes virtue. outward signs fool little when heart lacks integrity. True worth comes from principled conduct, not mere show, since base motives ruin even honest deeds despite appearances.
The piece argues for constant movement and perseverance to overcome indolence, praising active effort and warning against stagnant behavior. It also critiques extensive advertising, noting its impact on merchants and profits, and mentions a New York art institution auction and a court ruling on lottery legality.
Nov. 22 dispatch reports a fatal assault near Vicksburg where Judge James was fatally stabbed by Thorns Carneal. The judge's son then killed Carneal, with Sheriff Yerger and Magistrate Roberts wounded as they attempted to intervene. Young James surrendered to authorities.
Norman Reed infiltrates an Indian camp to free Nugent and rescue captive Nugent. He defeats guards, triggers a rescue, and is later wounded while protecting Will Thorncastle. Nugent saves him, and Will confesses her feelings amid frontier danger and rescue.
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