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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1868
Page
2
The article argues postwar South must shed old pride and Northbound hatred, admit defeat, and elevate freedmen to citizenship. It condemns lingering poverty, racial stereotypes, and the need for republican reforms, industry, and peace to restore prosperity and amity.
Washington observers recount a bustling New Year’s at the Capitol with foreign ministers in court dress, Cabinet heads, and military leaders. Generals Grant and Sherman head the army procession. Admiral Smith leads the navy veterans. Chief Justice Chace’s home reception stands out amid crowds. Colfax hosts and grants public levees, temperance figures praised for abstaining, while social duties mix with reflection on political figures and duties.
The Rhode Island State Temperance Union executive committee announces a printed Constitution with blanks for new temperance societies. They offer to provide it and capable speakers for meetings, available by contacting Secretary Carriis I. Piremer at 108 John St Providence RI.
Secretary Stanton returned to his duties at the War Department in Washington on the morning of the lith inst. Grant, absent at first, later joined to discuss paper works before leaving, and Stanton assumed charge of records. Grant later sent a letter to President Johnson stating his interim tenure ended upon notice of Senate action.
In Trenton New Jersey the American notes wage cuts across most large factories and reduced hours. meanwhile landlords press for higher rents. A New York dispatch reports Madam James Burr’s will case moving forward with new developments. Rhode Island parties claim as rightful heirs and request commissioners to hear testimony there.
The Boston Transcript hopes for a complete anthology of the late Albert C. Greene including the Militia Master. The tribute asks readers to render him the justice he refused to himself and to gather his works for posterity.
Fall River Times reports the Niehtic thread mill, destroyed by fire recently, has been rebuilt and is expected to begin operating around February first.
The Augusta Journal notes the start of smelt fishing with daily barrels shipped by express to New York. The seasonal activity is described as a notable event in Maine.
The Philadelphia papers report that Mr. Dickens was received with great favor by the people of the Quaker city.
A local butcher in Rehmond gave sixty widows each a fine roast of beef for Christmas, presenting a charitable gesture that brightened the holiday for needy households.
A Cambridge man creates a delicate machine to shave rolled wood into thin 12 inch ribbons used as wall coverings. Hangers apply the wood sheets with paste, mimicking papering while allowing real woods like bird's eye maple chestnut and cherry on each room for varied interior textures.
General Dix in Paris has filed a suit in the name of the United States against Er langer and others to reclaim 6,000,000 dollars paid for ships built for the Confederacy but sold to Prussia and other powers. Washington also seeks 2,000,000 dollars for expenses to keep Confederate cruisers from sailing from the French coast.
One Japanese performer in Norwich, linked to a native religious sect that mandates eating live coals twice weekly, hosted a small party at the Wauregan Trousa. He charred pine wood in a stove then ate half inch squares two inches long as if confection.
A warre quail shot in Taunton. 135000 volumes in Astor Library. 474120 spindles in Fall River factories. summer prices in Boston cited. Tonkoy tea imports. nine tons of tracts sent to Chicago. Foreside Words magazine in England. Wisconsin value up over 57 million in two years. Milwaukee grows to 80000. a 12 year old boy in New York hangs himself. 400 navy yard discharges at Kittery. General Sicxirs elected G A R commander in NYC. Sherman praised in Atlanta papers. fashion drunkenness in Cincinnati. Davie McQuanpe sets long jump record. Taunton Mason’s shop rebuilt after fire. Boston Traveller notes deaths of Geo E Huntress and Waterdown Mrs.. Philadelphia Fenians display described. Marshall Jewell, CT governor candidate, is Harvey Jewell’s brother. Lexanton Creamer once a clerk now receives large gift. a New York boy’s suicide linked to brother’s imprisonment. Holyoke mills operate short time. gaming housekeeper in St Louis brags of paying police for immunity. Gulf Stream velocity up from 3.5 to 5 mph. sailing vessel outcomes uncertain. Navy Dept orders voyage to study Gulf Stream route from New York to New Orleans.
A near Aberdeen Mississippi child dies after severe illness but later seems to revive and roam as watchers recall a servant sleeping during the night. The incident follows a tale of marvel and fear as a nurse suspected phantom movements in the wakeful hours. The report sits among wider notes on destitution and political shifts in the South with labor disturbances and a Tennessee dog tax.
Thomas W. Bicknell, Bristol High School principal, writes a Barrington history from 1667 to today. He plans biographical notices, church histories, education, Indian wars, Revolution, and the Civil War, with solicited papers and letters from residents. One or two columns weekly in the Providence Evening Press before book publication.
The January 25 edition of Our Bors and Graxs presents chapters seven and eight of Freaks of Fortune and The Princess Rosette IV, plus Out on Praiis IV Eminent Living Min General C S Grant and an original dialogue All is not gold that Glitters New Year’s Gifts Skating and Rebases Enigmas Leo and Shepard Boston participate in the issue with usual items and miscellany.
The Paraspectes for 1868 of the Providence Morning Herald and The Republican Herald appear in advertising. The Morning Herald is a lively democratic daily. the Republican Herald a week ly paper with growing circulation. Tur Pansonace of State Street M E Church was surprised on Thursday evening by about ninety new members and a generous repast in honor of Rev T Snowden Thomas and family.
The Rhode Island Institute of Instruction schedules its annual gathering in Providence on January 24 and 25 with public schools closing Thursday to allow teachers to attend. The program features talks by university and college educators, devotionals, and discussions on arithmetic, spelling, reading, and discipline. Railroads may provide free returns, and local entertainment arrangements are promised for attendees. An appended anecdote notes a mislaid whiskey incident linked to a young man and a friend.
Lance Auction Lately B P Cugasixenam announces a public sale at Store 182 Broad Street Providence Rhode Island on January 16 17 and 18 with daily auctions at 2 and 7 oclock. Furniture car pets mattresses lounges stoves crockery glassware tin wood Brittania ware and general house furnishing goods to be sold without regard to cost. This is a rare sale for those seeking bargains.
An advertisement for ladies and gentlemen's gold and silver watches fine jewelry silver ware and cutlery invites shoppers to Gray's located at 231 Westminster Street Providence.
Tae Great AMERICAN Hair Preparation marketed as a science triumph. The Mrs S A Allen's Improved formula in one bottle is sold by every druggist for one dollar, valued at home and abroad.
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