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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1866
Page
2
A long meditation on how courtesy boosts business and public regard. Polite conduct from merchants, officials, and editors shapes a community's success and happiness, while harsh talk harms friendships and commerce. The piece cites Mr. Peabody’s philanthropy and urges generous living.
On Sunday 28 alt a crowd of about fifty thousand gathered in Jones' Woods New York to hear Stephens speak of returning to Ireland and striking a blow for the cause before year’s end. Fenian Circles then resolved to avenge a Canadian Fenian’s execution and urged similar zeal among spiritual advisers. The Richmond Times contrasts Russian autocracy with American mob rule noting Russia’s ancient traditions and US suffrage as dangers.
Captain Auld of the William Gregory reports picking up a sea trunk on the 14th full of silk and dresses with a gold bracelet and letters. The contents suggest the trunk belonged to Miss Millie Fowler, formerly of the National Theatre in Washington. He also saw wreckage parts indicating a vessel may have been in the water for about ten to twelve days.
The Cork Examiner notes the south of Ireland emigration is reviving after harvest pauses. A large share of migrants travels via prepaid passages funded by friends in America, and prepaid trips have risen markedly in the past month, showing strong American interest in sending countrymen abroad.
A man named S. W. Crawford is under arrest in Providence charged with stealing baggage at the Martha's Vineyard Camp Meeting or during transit. A portion of the baggage two or three trunks has been recovered and identified. Ad vices from Japan report Hankow inundated. crops destroyed and thousands unemployed after a flood with many deaths. Eight missionaries from Charlestown left for Burmah and Assam after services led by Rev. Dr. Caldwell.
A travelogue calls for poison bottle labels with death heads in Germany. Reports from North and Central Alabama describe widespread destitution as planters fail and lands are mortgaged. Greene County floods court suits. The Cincinnati Price Current predicts a large corn crop nationwide in 1866. Washington’s Local Monument Association approves seven thousand dollars for a Lincoln monument.
A New York Herald editorial argues that a secret alliance among Brazil Uruguay and Argentina aims to topple Paraguay and threaten republican government in South America. The piece urges the United States to investigate alleged European and Brazilian aims and uphold the Monroe doctrine with decisive action.
In the South a chance arises for excluded leaders to step forward if old politicians resist the amendment. The piece argues the South’s aristocracy controls state power, but a mass of intelligent workers and farmers can form new leadership. Backing the amendment would bring peace and focus on neglected interests, says N. Vy. Temes.
Report from Denver describes vast Colorado farms near Arkansas and Huerfano valleys yielding 80 000 dollars in grain last year and grazing thousands of cattle sheep and horses. It notes Mexican workers living in adobe huts and working in battalions. Also mentions revived interest in suspended animation cases and a London underground travel surge with rising revenue.
A long compendium notes Mrs. Deborah Bedford, 93, survivor of a Wyoming massacre recalls age six. Col. Campbell departs for Mexico with U S and French alignments. Reports cover bee stings death, rail upgrades, lake trade growth, Fall River factory plans, monument dedication mishap, and disparate international events.
An unusually severe gale struck on Monday and Tuesday, with southeast to east winds, heavy rain, and a one hour blast of tremen dous force. Tides rose high, wharves damaged, ships dragged anchors, and at Warren Providence Newport more destruction followed including unroofed dwellings and damaged rail lines. No casualties reported. Real estate transfers and Oct 1866 court actions noted in Bristol County.
A twelve year old lad named Charles H. Gladding was severely lacerated on his hand and wrist at the Bristol Steam Mall on Monday afternoon while cleaning waste cotton from a machine in the carding room. His hand was caught in a fast revolving card causing the injury.
Haywarp presents oil paintings and accurate Palestine photograph views from old masters and travelers. A Town Hall lecture will accompany the Wednesday display with descriptions, urging full community support and attentive viewing of this meritorious art collection.
Rev C P Osborne delivered a very able and interesting sermon Sunday evening before the Female Chantable Society. A collection for the society amounting to one hundred dollars was taken up.
The regular monthly meeting of the Town Council and Court of Probate will be held at the Council Chamber on Monday afternoon next at two o'clock.
A memorial piece honors Mrs Susan Amelia Bullock wife of Judge J Russell Bullock noting her charitable life from childhood through Christian faith and parish service. A fire on State street damaged the bakery building owned by John O Wolf heirs with origin unknown and disruption to rail links to Providence due to gale damage.
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