Demoralized Democracy Faces Defeat and War-Time Losses
A Bristol Phonie article from November 24 1866 reflects on the collapse of the Democratic party after the Civil War era. It criticizes leaders for failing to advance liberty and equality, laments the party's reliance on the defeated South, and calls for reforms to restore public confidence. The piece also reports famine horrors in India, detailing mass deaths, child starvation, and pitiful scenes in Cuttack Balasore and Pooree, alongside limited relief efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic
Democratic Party
Party of Progress
Woods
Seymours
Pendletons
Arsassins
Long life and health myths from biblical ages debated
The article weighs Methusaleh’s longevity and ancient dietary laws against modern diets, noting no fixed health rules from patriarchs. It contrasts Adamic garden imagery with Moses’ restrictions, cites Peter’s vision, Horace paraphrase, and laments on life’s fragility amid social harms. It also reports a fatal shooting incident in North Kingston, cholera in West Virginia oil regions, and a steamer update from Frying Pan shoals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourier
Graham
Adam
Eva
Moses
Peter
Horace
World’s Largest Grape Vine Described From Santa Barbara
A San ta Barbara correspondent details a vine planted thirty nine years ago by a Spanish woman. The plant reaches four feet from the ground at a diameter of about one foot with a bulging top forming a canopy. It covers one thousand to twelve hundred feet, yields four tons of grapes yearly and up to six tons in peak years. A New York Chamber of Commerce commemorative post of thanks honors Cyrus W Field for Atlantic telegraph success despite obstacles.
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Santa Barbara
California
Cyrus W. Field
Chamber of Commerce of
New York
America
Mr. Field
Atlantic
Chicago
George W. Nightingale
Maysville
Sumner
Hastings
Marine Hospital
San Francisco
Tuttle
Bridgeport
Indianapolis
Rockaway Beach
Long Island
Mississippi
The Caprice of Fashion in Lyons and Paris
A distress across Lyons France as figured silks fall from favor. Exports shrink from 17 million in 1858 to 2 million in 1865 and 1.4 million this year, leaving workers unemployed. Lyons pleads for a return to former tastes while Paris journals urge revival and dressmakers reset to last decade styles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyona
France
Lyons
Paris
Eugenie
Stillwater Farmer Killed by Cow After Rescue Attempt
Smycutar Drata-On Friday last Sydney Tompkins a wealthy farmer in Stillwater Washington county New York met his death in a singular manner. He freed a cow choking on a potato by reaching down the animal's throat. the cow then threw him with its head striking the fence picket that pierced his neck, severing an artery and causing rapid blood loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. T
The Last Revolutionary Hero Remains on Pension Rolls
One surviving revolutionary soldier remains on the pension rolls. Samuel Downing, born in Carroll County New Hampshire, now living in Edinburg Saratoga County New York, is the last on the roll. Earlier years show dwindling numbers from 63 in 1861 to 1 by later decades, with several survivors dying in the states and leaving a lone veteran today.
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Samuel Downing
Carroll County
New Hampshire
Edinburg
Saratoga County
New York
Rolla
William Hutchins
Mane
Iemuel Cook
Washington
A Novel Electric Boat at Bois de Boulogne
A boat on a lake in the Bois de Boulogne travels without steam sails or visible propulsion. It uses electricity to power paddle wheels via a clever mechanism. The experiment fascinates but lacks practical use as electricity costs negate any advantage over steam.
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Bois de Boulogne
Lost mariner Edward Clark from schooner Andrew Stewart
An Albany Journal excerpt notes Edward Clark, aged young, vanished after returning in a boat to the schooner Andrew Stewart off West Troy. Captain A W Gilbert cautioned him about boat handling. Clark disappeared under the bow despite warnings. The incident location hints Providence RI connections and a Maine residence. The Navy Register reference and other items follow.
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Edward Clark
Andrew Stewart
A. W. Gilbert
West Troy
Providence
Maine
Bago
Albany
Hews deems Florida policy on constitutional amendment
Gov. Marvin of Florida in a legislative message opposes the constitutional amendment. He cites conflicts between military authority and civil tribunals, noting interference with tribunals in defiance of the President’s reclamation and the setup of special tribunals contrary to the U.S. Constitution. Letters from Liver pool describe shipment of 5,000 to 6,000 boxes of American bacon to the United States within 60 days, risking losses if sold abroad at current rates.
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Gov. Marvin
Florida
United States
Liverpool
Opening of the B Y M C Association Rooms on Hope Street
The Local Intelligence notes the formal opening of the new rooms on Hope street for the B Y M C Association on Thursday evening next the 27th mst. Expect exercises suitable to the occasion and a possible appearance by the Bristol Music Club. Members and interested persons are invited to attend.
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B. Y.M.C. Association
Hope Street
Bristol Music Club
Real popular progress lecture at the Young Men’s Christian Association
The author recounts Rev Dr Willetts of Brooklyn delivering a Lyceum style opening lecture on the real popular progress of the age. He praises accessible topics, audience engagement, and the value of popular education over polished oratory, urging attendance and remarking on future speakers and low course prices.
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Eorror
Young Men's Christian Association
Willetts
Brooklyn
Bristol
Lecture on language humor delights, next talk set
An evening of laughter and jokes from Prof. Dubois drew mixed notice as an audience enjoyed the humor while noting faults in English and American speech. The upcoming Course lecture will be by Rev. TI. M. Gallaher of Brooklyn on Thursday evening, December 6.
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Dubois
New York
America
TI. M. Gallaher
Brooklyn
N. Y
Reading clubs offer access to papers at low monthly rates
The notice compares Glasgow club house access at twelve cents a month with a local institution offering better terms, and notes a Young Men's Christian Association in town charging eight and one third cents monthly for access to major papers and magazines plus a library of fifteen hundred volumes.
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Glasgow
Centennial Sabbath School Celebration at State Street Church
A centennial celebration of the Sabbath School at State Street M E Church is planned for next week, likely Tuesday evening. If the time changes it will be announced in church tomorrow. The program includes singing addresses dialogues and recitations. Admission is free though a collection will be taken for the School.
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State Street M. E
Sidewalk concerns prompt action by town council
The town faces ongoing sidewalk deterioration on Tope Street first noted after storms. Five hundred dollars was allocated last spring to improve sidewalks, mainly to fill ponds and repair on Hope Street. The council is urged to consider community wishes promptly. New music titled Our Country by Dr. W. J. Watmore published by Miller and Son. The Bristol Circle of Fenian Brotherhood held a ball at the New Armory with visitors and flags. Rev. S. S. Upham will preach at State Street M E Church tomorrow. October term of the Court of Common Pleas begins Monday. An original story Waiting will appear in next Saturday's Penix.
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Eorror
Hope Street
United States of America
W. J. Watmore
Miller & Son
Broadway
New York
Bristol
Fenian Brotherhood
New Armory
Erin
Court of Common Pleas
December 1867 magazine highlights and ads
The issue spotlights Epiphon’s Tantx Godey’s Lady’s Book with engravings and fashion plates, plus openings by Marion Harland and other authors. It lists periodicals Beadle’s Monthly Atlantic Monthly and Our Young Folks with premiums, engravings, and new year club adverts. Also notes The Star Spangled Banner weekly, Brown Paper secret society notices, Nasby satirical life of Andrew Johnson, and pricing and ordering details.
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Epifon
Godey
Paris
Marion Harland
Wiriilis Townsend
Mira. Rowe
S. Annie Poe
Arrike
L. A
Remifds Uy
Berlin
Beadle’s
Beadle & Co
New York
Hinsdale
N. H
Josh Billings
Aldrese
Hinadale
Pierce & Co. extend stay for limited days
Notice to customers that G A Pierce and Co cannot remain long due to other engagements. They will stay just a few more days. Those needing work in their line should take notice and govern themselves accordingly.
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Messrs. G A. Pierce & Co
Frexcu's VeGetaple Ham Rexxy x Gains Popularity
Frexcu's VeGetaple Ham Rexxy x is fast becoming popular with rapid sales seen as proof it meets public approval. The article claims the remedy prevents hair loss and dandruff, sparing baldness. Arreurs Warp, a Son of Temperance, supports temperance hotels though notes they often sell poorer liquor.
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Arreurs Warp
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Frying Pan Shoals
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Peregrine White
Horn of the
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Gorham Abbott
Somerville
N. J
A. Hill
Norwalk, Conn
James River
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Local Intelligence
S&s. F. Upham
Lowell
State Street
The
Penix
Atlantic Monthly
Jobhn Pier
Pont
Borneo
Rajah Brooke
Hawthorne
Katharine Morne
Austria
Ti Knor & Fields, Publishers
Boston
Elijah Kelloy
Gladiators
Ticknor & Fields
Brown
Brown University
Andrew Johnson
Rev. Petroleum
J. Monroe Taylor
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