08 Jan 1848
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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1848
Page
1
Publication notes for Bristol Pheniyx edited by W. B. S. Bayley. Saturday issue distribution from 7 Bradford Street. Rates listed: two dollars annually in advance, two dollars for residents, single copies, and various rates for advertising per square. Discounts and continuations apply. discontinuation requires payment.
A historical excerpt argues daily reading forms character more than rapid skimming. It contrasts broad cursory reading with deep study of a single work like Butler's Analogy, noting mass amusement reading harms judgment and moral development. It cites Grimke and temperance reformers on the dangers of frivolous reading.
The passage extols water's universal benefits from hygiene and disease relief to industry, navigation, and home comfort. It argues water aids every social stratum and life stage, embodying a civic and spiritual good that transcends politics and religion. It also links water to beauty, repose, and progress on the peninsula.
Ellen and George hear a tale of Virtue as Vanity and Pride intrude on her home. Sophy endures mortification at a grand ball where Margaret Livingston vies for Dr. Vernon, while Edward supports modest sacrifice. Mrs Campbell aids Sophy, and a quiet conclusion hints at romance amid social duties.
In a ceremonial domestic scene Edward Vernon’s frequent visits spark romantic hums as Sophy Leslie’s budding romance with Vernon moves toward consent. The family, especially Mrs Leslie and Ellen, orchestrate the quiet courtship through dinner, wit, and a private upstairs audience that seals Vernon’s suit. The scene closes with wedding preparations under Mrs Leslie’s careful guidance and Sophy’s hopeful triumph.
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