02 Jun 1860
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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1860
Page
1
A narrator recalls a life choice toward farming, leaving law to pursue a farm and dairyman life in Herkimer County. He describes the country’s appeal, farm labor, and a tenant's flawed fencing, ending with reflections on happiness found in rural work and humility.
A narrator recalls fearing bank losses only to learn no bills were due. The piece contrasts imagined trouble with calm reasoning after checking finances. Separately, a Mississippi tragedy reports William Nesbit, a planter near Hernando, struck by his son with a club during a dispute, dying hours later and the father jailed for trial.
John Grifith a Jersey City youth held to bail for an obscene misconduct charge died on Thursday, a note says the stress of the case and fear of exposure affected his health. A Paris stock broker's daughter is reported to have absconded with about $600,000, leaving many victims.
A narrator recounts buying a neglected farm near Newstead, rebuilding shed and house, and moving in with high hopes. The venture collapses as dairy stock fails from disease, cruel practices, and mismanagement, leaving him financially ruined and facing personal strain. The tale blends frontier humor with hardship and a bitter lesson.
The narrator recalls a farm scene in May with unusual horse remarks and a bargain purchase of two colts for 240 dollars. He notes parrot mouth on one horse, the animals’ laboring breath, and the plan to resume farm work as vegetation returns and cows recover health.
A Prairie Farmer piece argues an individual has no right to endorse unless they can cover the obligation if the primary party fails. It warns against endorsements without security, urges businesslike terms over friendship, and recommends avoiding favors that risk family welfare.
In the Privy Council Lord Chatham delivered a long influential speech on naval affairs. Lord Anson, head of the Admiralty, rose and said he was no orator and that Pitt’s secretary did not know the matter, which swayed the council to oppose Pitt's proposition.
The New Bedford Mercury reports a lucky season for the Hsbermén with large hauls of herring and small fry. Daniel McPhee's shoal at Gloucester brought in 45,000 lbs of halibut from the Western Bank sold for 1135 dollars, while the schooner Cyrisca delivered over £0,000 pounds to the same port. A unrelated note tells of a dairy accident in St Paul Minnesota where a cow horn torn from a milker’s head is described.
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