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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1846
Page
1
The notice describes publishing practices with details on advertising, pricing, and penalties. It mentions weekly views, printer duties, and conditions for yearly advertisers. It includes penalties for nonpayment and notes privileges for advertisers.
A fragment from 1846 critiques war’s brutality with lengthy historical tallies. It lists massive casualties from ancient to modern conflicts, citing figures like 180,000,000 in Turkish and Saracen wars and 80,000,000 in the Crusades. The piece argues war devours labor, spares no creed, and condemns the senseless slaughter across history.
A bold theft struck worshipers during a Sunday sermon at New York churches. Impressions and other valuables were stolen as crowds listened, with many items never recovered. Police have no clear suspect, and the public is urged to stay vigilant.
A fragmentary antiquated homily describes a notorious villain called a robber and kidnapper, likening him to a roaring lion and noting his cunning, cowardice, and ability to rob spiritual peace. It warns readers to beware as his depredations continue until capture.
A mournful meditation on the death of a young bride from consumption. The piece laments the loss of a beloved daughter and wife, recounting her fading beauty, funeral return to her childhood home, and the promise of eternal solace in a life beyond death.
A chaotic OCR fragment recounts Captain Johnson, superintendent at Simabury Prison, showing kindness to Rabella a maniac. Rabbella is described as hot and dangerous yet responsive to humane effort, invited to dine, then threatens to drum a struggle before smiling and entering the cell. The narrative shifts into garbled verse and names.
After finishing his work the prisoner returns to his cell a changed man. The warden's kindness broke the spell of mania enchain ing his senses. He now appears sane, quiet, obedient, and receives liberty essential to recovery. When told to return to his cell he complies, marking a clear triumph for the new warden over the old.
The passage reflects on the phrase God is love, asserting love as the defining attribute of believers. It argues that those dwelling in God live in love, showing love in actions, not merely words, and that love proves one’s divine new birth. It stresses love as the driving force of Christ like effort and unity among Christians.
Workmen at Lewes Priory grounds uncover leaden cists in the ruined chapter house. The first holds Gundrada daughter of William the Conqueror, the lid bears her name. A second cist contains William de Warren founder of the monastery. Dates show Gundrada died 1085 and William de Warren in 1088. Ecclesiastic skeleton found and stored for public inspection at Soushover Church.
Dr Fahnestock of Bordentown outlines vaccination as best protection against small pox noting it modifies disease and saves lives though it may not prevent all attacks. He argues revaccination tests protection and after revaccination one may still face varioloid with reasonable certainty. He urges revaccination for those not repeatedly vaccinated when small pox epidemics occur due to evolving human and atmospheric conditions.
A historical home soap guide explains sorting fat and boiling with potash until the mix thickens and clears. It advises testing the liquor strength, adding water to form a thick jelly, then boiling slowly for about an hour. It notes ratios of grease per gallon and frequent stirring for a good finish.
The candle flame forms from liquefied wax drawn up the wick by capillary action. As wax vaporizes it rises as a column of gas that burns with oxygen from the air, producing heat and light on the flame surface while the interior remains non luminous. The flame tapers as fuel is exhausted and the temperature drops, ending the glow.
A Massachusetts correspondent advises layering pumpkins between straw in stored piles to keep them sound through spring for cattle, sheep, and hogs. He notes cows fed on last year’s pumpkins milk well and butter is rich. The piece also recounts a tea party anecdote and a note on New York’s new liquor law restricting sales, with licensing by towns and scrutiny of apothecaries.
Instructions mix bevo wax and suet to coat boots before weaking on to preserve leather and ease future cleaning. The Maine Farmer's Davontene notes a farmer's daughter should pursue refinement while remaining focused on practical domestic skills like stocking darning and milking, emphasizing solid homemaking knowledge over vanity.
An unclear fragment describes a botanist near the Parisian boulevards at night. It mentions trees and a need for improvement or repair, with garbled phrasing about living and air. Overall, details are incomplete but indicate a nocturnal botanical scene in Paris and a call for changes.
A moral exhortation compares youthful deeds to historical feats, urging young men to apply energy before age 30. It cites Washington, Lafayette, Napoleon, and others as examples of early achievement, and calls for public service, moral improvement, and personal effort to better society and support the war. It ends with sharp adages and a brief comic quip about youth and industry.
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