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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1860
Page
2
The piece argues civilization persists beyond cycles of barbarism through two supports: the printing press and Christianity. It credits modern use of art and science for superiority over the ancients, while stressing Christianity as essential to liberty and universal dissemination of benefits.
A crowded house attended Rev T Starr King's lecture on The Law of Disorder in Shoryday, with a mix of humor and extensive statistical points. The review notes varied interpretations, praise for its moral lessons, and anticipation for Hon Samuel G Arnold's forthcoming address on historical topics.
The Providence Warren and Bristol Railroad Corporation held its annual meeting in Providence with names of directors and officials announced. Questions arose about gubernatorial candidates and committee nominations as attendees debated the party alignment and potential nominees.
A Rhode Island Republican convention nominates William Sprague for Governor and Isaac Saunders for Lieutenant Governor amid public speechmaking by key figures including General Van Zandt. Resolutions express strong Union loyalty and pledge support against disunion while urging national unity and confidence in Republican principles.
The Boston Post reports a new hall in Bristol Rhode Island nicknamed anti crinoline hall due to crowding at the entrance. Readers are asked to weigh in on the editor’s information and the origin of the name.
The narrative notes three calm days Sunday through Tuesday with a Northeast wind bringing a heavy snow storm Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. It records very cold conditions yesterday morning and mentions the Starz Noxwet School term beginning Tuesday the 14th for ten weeks. An adjourned Young Men's Temperance Union meeting is set for Monday at 7 o'clock at the South Christian Church Vestry.
The excerpt describes sugar cane crushing, boiling, and drying on large estates with enslaved workers, noting steam and tram power, limewater boilers, and molasses handling. It then shifts to Havana society with minstrel shows, political talk, and Cuba debates, contrasting Northern and Southern views on slavery and labor conditions. It remarks on weather, coffeehouse chatter, and the potential US takeover of Cuba.
The fragment discusses harsh slave labor conditions with references to winter work being tedious, summer work lighter, and slaves rarely showing exhaustion. It notes hospitals attached to estates, care by clerks, and food provision, including a meal shortage for the sick and a paid price for a chicken broth. It ends with a vague plea about masters returning home and slaves greeting them.
A Malaga letter describes the explosion on board the Geneva, a Spanish government vessel chartered for Moorish war service. Hundreds leaped into boats as fire raged, many dying in hospital from injuries. The wreck, loaded with grenades and bombs, sank after hours of explosions and cannon fire. over 2000 wounded were reported in Malaga hospitals.
A Sunday morning fire at 48 Ann Street New York destroyed a four story building housing Wynkoop Hellenbeck Thomas Bonner and others. Losses range from 75 000 to 80 000 with insurance around 61 000. Bonner’s Ledger and other publications were affected. 18 700 workers may be left jobless as presses and stock are damaged beyond repair. The building owner faces about 15 000 in losses. A Treasury balance stands at 88 700 000 awaiting drafts as the new year begins.
The House elected William Pennington of New Jersey as Speaker after prayer, vote, and oath. He urged duty, impartiality, and adherence to the Union, asking for support to maintain peace, order, and the integrity of free institutions for future generations.
Local readers in every sector condemn Congress for discussing secession and dissolution. The Griffin American Union mocks Georgia’s Gartrell while New Orleans Bulletin notes the row but questions business capacity. A young woman in Greenfield County endures taunts after John Brown era letters returned unopened.
The record notes a House session with debate on a school term measure and a rail amendment. It mentions the Normal School act, committees, and petitions for church incorporations, plus discourse on oystering and public finances.
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