31 Jan 1863
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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1863
Page
1
Cheristol Rhenix weekly at No 7 Bradford Street Bristol advertises subscription rates for Texas readers Two dollars per year payable in advance non residents same rate single copies four cents yearly advertising ten per year for twenty lines or less transient ads one dollar per square includes twelve line minion type all religious obituary and political notices charged as advertisements.
Patriotic verse celebrates independence and courage. The speaker calls comrades to defend liberty, honor memory of Washington and other heroes, and unite under the flag as the eagle soars. The piece blends martial imagery with vows to resist oppression and uphold freedom.
A verse describing an ideal homeland where women guide the home and virtue prevails. The speaker asks the reader to seek a land of beauty and peace, stating that the true land is the nation and the home found in every heart and place. The author cites Montgomery as the source.
Seventy years ago Long Teland and Connecticut families used long scripture based names for children. One Saybrook family, the Beman/Beman line, gave names like Jonathan Hubbard Lubbard Lumbard Hunk Dan Donk Peter Jacobus Lackany Christian Beman and Prince Frederick Youry Jacob Zacheus Christian Beman. The list continues with Queen Caroline Sarah Rogers Ruhamah Charity Freelove Rush Grace Mercy Truth Faith and Hope and Peace.
A fragment notes Washington dining with officers when a swear word was uttered. He dropped his knife and fork and stated he and the company should conduct themselves as gentlemen. The piece ends with a paradox about moral direction and a wedding proverb.
A critical piece attacks newspapers for subsidizing various interests by printing etc. It argues the press endures endless dead-heading from churches, merchants, politicians, and other groups, while the public expects free service and liberal praise. It laments favoritism toward weak leaders and quacks and denounces perceived greed in exchange for subscriptions or ads.
The article discusses courage as more than numbness to danger, citing leaders like Bona parte Nelson and the Duke of Wellington. It notes that true bravery comes from fine organization and a steady nervous temperament even under fire. It recalls a moment when a soldier turned pale before approaching a battery, yet was deemed brave for facing danger.
A collage of quotations and wry observations. It weaves aphorisms about life and battle, reflections on women, family riddles about twins, and a mix of mock historic dialogue. The piece touches on philosophy, science strained by humor, and a last line about hens laying.
Cousin Deborah leaves a prized work box to Ada Bendwell with a bank note and many darning cotton balls revealing a hidden fortune. Ada uses the gift to win love from her neglected husband William, who returns to a warmer home after Lizzie reforms.
A tale from Bretowil recounts the Castle of Ardivillere haunted by spirits and a farmer with the president’s permission faces nightly dangers. Ghosts, a chain rattling room, and a hidden betrayer in a bull hide outfit are revealed after a perilous chase ending with capture and confession.
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