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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1868
Page
2
A historical piece discusses imperial friendship and mutual interests between Russia and the United States, noting liberal reforms and republican trends. It also reports the New England Agricultural Society meeting in Boston with Dr George B Loring praising stock improvements and wheat cultivation as a path to future self sufficiency.
The Providence Journal reports General Burnside has consented to allow his name as a candidate for Governor for another year. Citizens and war supporters alike are urged to show cordial support for his patriotic leadership and acceptable government. Also noted is Mosby, the guerrilla chief, working as an agent of the United States Emigration Co. to repopulate Virginia.
The volume Fought ant Diet for the Union with scenes from the Great Rebellion arrives from Jones Brothers & Co. Philadelphia. It combines anecdotes and vivid engravings about camp life siege field and heroism, offering both amusement and instruction for readers and book agents.
In distant latitudes plants exhibit odd habits from night blooming cereus to moving leaves. Ivory ice storms strip forests in Canada while Icelandic steam and volcanic vents feed unusual flora. The observer notes Brazil and Jamaica flora, Africa baobabs, Australian leafless forests, and a Providence assembly minute.
A lyrical piece pleads for remembered love under blue skies and distant heaven with Nettie and Tam. A Tribune Washington dispatch follows, profiling J. B. S. the stylish correspondent, noted as trusted by the Executive. It cites Baltimore customs orders urging subscribe money for Democratic success in New Hampshire.
A forthcoming report from the Massachusetts Legislative committee on education notes a shortage of men with time and ability for school committee work while highlighting experienced women with interest and time. It suggests passing a law to allow towns to appoint a proportion of women to school committees, unless existing law suffices.
Fall River Times reports a Somerset young woman with ten living grandparents totaling 548 years. On her father’s side ages are 44 41 65 53 60 53 and on her mother’s side 42 44 78 8.
The New Orleans Picayune notes a fall in fears of famine and lawless raids in Louisiana and nearby states. It credits military and civil safeguards and warns freedmen that freedom implies responsibility and work rather than idleness.
A letter from the U S Consul at Tunis reports the daily average of deaths from starvation alone is considerable over 100 with the future outlook described as gloomy to the extreme. Separately a New York man was found with thirty four thousand sixty dollars in his pocket after being intoxicated.
A reflection on clear and round dealing as essential virtue, warning that falsehood, like alloy in precious metal, may temporarily improve appearance but corrupts the integrity of character.
Tax tobacco trade in Virginia shows brisk activity. Boston loses 50000 in mining stocks since 1861. Reep and Wright named a Wisconsin newspaper firm. Tuerne incurs 20000 fire loss in Cleveland. Admiral Farragut rests at Florence with fleet at Spezzia. Illinois State Prison earns 200 daily over expenses. Newark allocates 350 for Washington’s birthday. Mrs. Sarah M. Victor of Cleveland arrested for brother’s murder. Buffalo has 1200 families depending on charity. Four Texas camels en route to New York Central Park. Rev Dr Sears buys home in Staunton. Miss Greenough dies from kerosene lamp explosion in Burlington. Over a million dollars of imports arrive in New York. Advertising deemed the easiest path to fortune. Prof Richardson of University of Rochester dies. 150000 unemployed in New York. Two three-year-old children die in Southampton. Potter, about ten, killed by freight cars near South Adams. Every child born in France must appear at the Mayor’s office within 24 hours of birth unless sick. Four English field marshals newly appointed are all over 80. Wilmington Republican says Senator Sprague plans to erect a cotton factory in Wilmington.
The Town Committee calls a Thursday Town Hall meeting of the National Union Electors to elect delegates for the State Convention in Providence on the 22d instant and to organize the town committee for the coming year. Also, other business may be brought before them.
The Lawrence Sentinel notes coal tar and broken stone pave sidewalks and street crossings, saying the material resists heavy loads, ages well, stays hard and smooth, and costs less than brick or stone. A sample on Stata and Hope Streets remains fair after two years, suggesting wider use could reduce maintenance and improve walks.
An upset occurred Monday evening at the corner of Hope and Wardwell as a sleigh slid against a cart stone on a slippery road. A gentleman and a lady were thrown from the vehicle but escaped with very slight injuries.
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