16 Jul 1859
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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1859
Page
1
A poetic prayer of a child asking divine aid for purity, lightness, and safe passage through death. The speaker requests God to grant a heart pure as a lily, freedom like forest birds, and protection at life’s end, seeking Jesus’ sake and judgment day placement.
The text extols the love of God as a duty and source of peace and progress. It argues that trust in God provides steady affection, guidance, and assurance, remaining constant when human friendships fail, offering eternal support and a steadfast friend in all changes.
The piece argues Sabbath rest is a physiological necessity, citing apoplexy deaths and fatigue among leaders and workers. It cites examples from England and the United States, noting overwork on Sundays harms heart, brain, and body, and endorses keeping one seventh of time for rest. It also notes a California conviction for a minor kidnapping scheme involving Miss E. Sto Donald.
A veteran captain recalls his brutal discipline and a near mutiny aboard the Petersham. A fourteen year old cabin boy Jack Withers endures torment, rebels, and winter seas before a life saving act reveals a transformed master. The tale ends with the captain’s pledge to humane leadership and trust aboard ship.
In season of river pleasure the article warns women and others about boat capsizes. It emphasizes staying with the boat for buoyancy, using a paddle or oar to float, and guiding toward shore. Do not swim alone. cling to the craft and ride the waves to safety. More people drown trying to swim ashore.
An account from Troy New York describes a fatal accident where a man was dragged by a frightened cow after tying a rope around his body. An unrelated anecdote copies a joke about bachelors and a wedding ceremony mishap from New Hampshire, ending with a punchline about marriage being small.
The piece extols constant effort and strict time use. John Wesley is cited as a model of extensive travel preaching and prolific writing backed by temperance and economy of time. It urges daily planning, decisive action, and consistently choosing the right over the easy path.
A quotation attributed to Jeremy Taylor extols the value of choosing time and company. It discusses how a sweet, deep voice in a woman signals strong feeling, quiet strength, and refined expression, likening it to a dignified, unobtrusive eloquence admired above mere beauty.
A 19th century column discusses how acidity from acids and sour foods can purify the blood and combat fevers, noting fruits and greens eaten with vinegar or sour milk may affect heat. It mentions sour milk as antagonistic to biliousness and references historical tastes of Greeks and Turks. A Providence Post brief reports a Pawtucket fisherman displaying a Moon fish.
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