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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1857
Page
1
A narrator recalls a visit to the Duke de C- and the castle of De la Roche Bernard where ten years of life to gain glory is debated. A mysterious former mentor, Lago, and a man who sought military fame reveal the vanity of worldly success. The tale ends with the narrator returning home to family and marriage.
A fragmented poem describes shadow and light at twilight with images of seven sisters, dawn light, and hopeful visions. It evokes sorrow and a call for angels to lift weary souls toward heavenly light as if from an inviting portal to a final, bright gaze.
Baltimore despatch reports a terrible riot at Unrisimus Uny Winbhig near Philadelphia. One man reportedly burned rum point. three others are badly wounded. The combatants remained together and fought throughout the night.
A garbled dialogue features a speaker named Bob boasting a drastic plan involving runs of bar steel through stripes to cure leg discomfort. The fragmentary text mentions military paints, hoops, and a hooped female, with threats of leg amputation.
In a metropolitan criminal court eight years ago a mother pleaded for a reduced sentence for her son. She claimed the boy, then growing, deserved mercy to keep from losing his clothes and dignity. The judge relented, the youth was forgiven, and now he is a promising and honorable young merchant.
A fragment discussing the harm of falsehood and gossip. It urges focusing on one’s own truth and warns against judging others based on rumors. The writer urges indifferent treatment of unverified stories and emphasizes moral caution in repeating tales.
An Irishman on being asked which was oldest questions his status. He proclaims I am oldest but adds if my brother lives three years we shall both be of age.
A quick morning scene shows a well-off bachelor with windows and blinds wide open. He inquires why the action is taken and is told it is merely to let in night air and light.
A soldier recounts a chaotic ride after furlough. He mounts a rawboned horse, spur and sabre mishaps ensue with the sabre striking horse and himself, the horse rears and bucks. He ends up on the ground while the horse calmly nibbles grass watching.
A brief quip notes officers’ fondness for reviews and literary cadence. It frames the joke as a light take on military culture and inspection rituals.
Newport council jail committee announced that four or five prisoners were discharged Thursday night due to insufficient money to buy fuel to keep them warm.
Sydney Smith argues that talent is lost to indecision and fear. He warns that many remain obscure because they hesitate to take the first step and pursue bold, decisive efforts despite potential risks. The text urges abandoning perpetual planning and consultation to seize opportunities now.
A discussion on how temperament affects longevity argues violent irascible temper undermines a long life more than toil exposure or poor living. It stresses maintaining calm, steady spirit to keep the body sound as age advances.
A damaged OCR fragment presents a mock dialogue with asks about use now and a broker's wife speaking to a sleepy spouse. The lines hint at indorsement and financial themes but lack clear narrative context or full names.
A wandering preacher hints at a sacred text while a Spanish friar returns to a life of contemplation. He misreads a moonlit scene as a miracle reported to his convent, while others doubt the tale's truth though several travelers also recount a similar story.
An Indy observer notes a sign reading Fashion with a curious misquote as reports surface of a wool mill head carder Davidshile der dying after Christmas travel and a neighbor dying from a fall at home. A Brigham wife perishes after striking her head on a stove while hanging clothes. British reports mention Napoleonic dynasty tours and a Northern exhibition with exotic objects and live specimens.
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