03 Jul 1847
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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1847
Page
1
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In a London Quarter fly Journal excerpt the author discusses sleep needs for workers and scholars, noting eight hours or more, individual variation, and habits that grow the capacity to sleep. He cites famous figures, varied sleep patterns, somnambulism traits, and curious cases of prolonged slumber and unusual methods to rouse sleepers.
A reflective meditation on heaven’s holiness and the eternal home of the redeemed. It contrasts heavenly peace with earthly turmoil and quotes Rev. J. Stevenson and Augustius, praising divine presence in nature and the inner life.
A reflective essay urges readers to attend to the inner man the thinking and animating essence within the body. It contrasts outward vanity with neglect of inner life and cites a writer about thousands letting the inner man die from care about food drink and safety. The piece questions what such people are about.
A moral essay argues against snap judgments in forming opinions of strangers. It notes women often rely on quick impressions, while prejudices distort truth. The piece stresses that most people have merits and faults, and flashing faults are blown up when friendships break.
A startled husband finds a sack with a hidden gallant inside. The wife hesitates before the intruder slides out and claims the contents are “Nothing but rice.” The scene hinges on a mistaken hiding place and comic misunderstanding.
A collage of anecdotes on education and printing, including a boy in a school urged to seek knowledge, a York Buildings tale with Sir Richard Steeve and a reluctant speaker, and a court scene where an Indiana jury rejects English law in favor of American sovereignty.
A narrator recounts an ill-fated dinner with friends Clayton and his wife. Mrs Clayton frets over trivial faults while the cook underperforms, dinner stretches to delay, and the host tries to smooth over the malaise as guests endure sour cakes and burnt beef.
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