21 Nov 1846
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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1846
Page
1
The fragmented text discusses a distant reservoir and its daily water needs. It weaves in ornate quotes about life, mortality, and present danger. It mentions a notebook of figures and names while reflecting on the balance of power, time, and moral duty.
An old tale recounts a coachmaker in Forvoy who faced a moral choice when stealing a dollar from a rival. Tempted by selfishness he wavered between honesty and deceit, finally choosing honesty after conscience weighed heavily. The incident shaped his life for thirty years and beyond, teaching that integrity guides private and public conduct.
A Nantucket Mirror editorial condemns traders who rely on Boston handbills to alert townspeople about goods. It argues local merchants should be patronized to boost household savings and fair practice, urging citizens to buy from home mechanics and avoid inflated prices.
A fragment from a historical digest discusses old printing house practices, proofs, and copying methods. It references Becket’s and Nugent’s lines on proper typography and the eye of the needle metaphor, along with a description of copying processes, materials, and costs. It mentions printers, compositors, and the careful steps before publication.
A fragmented note lists several French ships with gun counts including 26 gun briggs and 92 gun ships. The text mentions a tax and references the Picayune and various vessels such as Hussard Pylade Mercure and Touaerne.
Fragmentary prose contrasts naval life and wife hardship with moralizing scenes of widowhood and sacrifice. It recalls shipboard duties, homefront duties, and the emotional toll on families, while touching on fashions and domestic life.
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