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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1870
Page
2
A tribute recalls General Thomas as a steadfast public servant who refused praise and private gain. The article lauds his patriotism, warns of fragile virtue under pressure, and urges future generations to emulate his steadfast conduct in civic and military life.
An obituary tribute recalls Emma Willard’s sixty year dedication to female education. Founder of the Troy Female Seminary she influenced teachers and mothers nationwide while remaining active in public advocacy for women's schooling. She coauthored Woodbridge and Willard's histories and contributed to The Poets of Connecticut.
The passage praises the rare, long career of educators and celebrates the success of women in advancing the status of the sex. It notes the value of varied experience and the impact on the hearts of children, applauding women's achievements in education and social progress.
The piece condemns the Erie Railway management for irregularities and intrigues. It notes James Fisk Jr taunting English capitalists over Alabama reparations, arguing England cannot excuse Erie’s misdeeds. It calls for severe condemnation of avarice and the disrespectful business climate.
Over 7000 immigrants reached New York last week. A large Nashua fire caused about 100000 dollars in losses. Deaths include Cosmmopore Meade in New York Hospital. Andrew Johnson reportedly plans a six month European visit. The Treasury reports 858134 in gold and 71748 in currency. A variety of political, social, and local items fill the page from Lisbon to Maine.
Two new books from H O Houghton and Co present Health by Good Living by Dr Hall and a royal Mother Goose Melodies edition. The pairing promises practical household advice and timeless nursery verse, aimed at families with babies and households seeking humor and health tips.
The Tuscaloosa Independent Monitor notes General George Ho Thomas's death and praises independent monitors while critiquing the label renegade for sticking to the flag. A Charlestown woman with inflamed neck blames biting insects in Hindoo bark braid. doctor orders cut close to remove pests.
Four western governors in Washington urge Congress to appropriate about 4 million dollars for a connecting canal of approximately 180 miles between the Mississippi and Lake Michigan via the Wisconsin and Fox rivers. The plan includes completing river channel improvements and constructing the canal.
The Buenos Ayres government promotes emigration to Bahia Mancs with English colonists and free land grants for four hundred families. Immigrant flow remains strong with about six thousand Italians arriving monthly.
A country merchant hires a new clerk and starts his training in the trade mark. Later the clerk offers goods to a lady, who balks at the price. The clerk loudly proclaims the tag reads 3450 despite a fifty cent cost.
A man once serving in the Ohio State Senate died in the Indiana Penitentiary after a late life marriage to a young vain wife who led a drunken spree. He was imprisoned for a crime tied to their misconduct and downfall.
A Connecticut infant leaped from a nurse’s arms through a second story window. The child was found hanging by his dress to a blind fastener, alive but perilously positioned as authorities attended. Five Atlantic steamers have vanished at sea, including the President and City of Glasgow. Since 1857 about eighty six ocean steamers have been lost to wreck or fire. A man from Mipplettown challenged a juror after witnessing farm work near a church. Lady Franklin visited Panama on April 1 aboard the Patagonia and continues toward California for Arctic exploration. Samuel R. Crosby of New York and Anna B. Hurd of Galesburg, both aged over eighty, wed at Galesburg after long separations and lost spouses.
The summer arrangement for the Fall River steamer begins on Monday. The Providence Press received the officers of the B B L R Zouaves from a witty reporter.
Rt Rev. Thomas M. Clark will preach at St. Michael's Church in morning and afternoon services tomorrow. The Diocese of attends as Bishop Clark delivers sermons in the parish.
An adjourned YMCA monthly meeting is set for Monday at 8 o'clock with important business on the agenda. United States Marshal Sherman names deputy marshals to census Bristol County including Charles A Waldron Warren Luther Cole Bar rington Otis G Harris Ge The County Teachers Meeting in Warren is postponed due to ill health of expected participants.
The committee appointed at the last annual town meeting to procure a steam fire engine has contracted for a steamer with Messrs Cole Brothers of Pawtucket. The cost of the engine is to be $3800.
Henry Crawford Munro son of Henry Munro living on Thames Street near the depot lost part of a finger a few days ago when it was caught in machinery in the picker room at the Richmond Manufacturing Company Mill.
The New Bedford Mercury reports Jim Fisk Jr is not satisfied with the title of Colonel of the 9th New York Regiment. He says he desires another distinction that of being elected deacon of a church in Bristol Rhode Island or a Drewid.
A cat belonging to Mr Ht Thiele gave birth to three kittens last week. One kitten had eight legs and two tails. Its head and front body resembled a normal kitten before the body split into two well formed parts. Four legs on the front and hind parts were present, with two additional limbs emerging from the back where the two bodies joined.
Rev George L Locke pastor of St Michael s Church departed from New York on Monday for San Francisco to regain his health after months of feeble condition The parish reportedly granted him a leave of absence and presented 485 dollars to cover tour expenses as citizens and parishioners wish him a pleasant journey and safe return with restored health.
At a Catholic Congregational Society meeting in Memorial Chapel permission was granted to Seth E. Ingalls of New Bedford to complete the church spire at no cost to the church. He may quarry granite from society lands. The octagonal spire will reach 156 feet, with 75 feet of granite and the rest wood with slate. The total cost is about 4100 dollars, mostly donated by three benevolent ladies of the church. The work starts immediately.
The adjourned meeting of the Megrine Town Council authorized payments to Frederic A. Geisler for the Hook and Ladder Truck and to John W. Barney for fire department services. New licenses were issued for saloon keepers. Nehemiah Cole was named Surveyor for District No. 6. Highway repairs funds were allocated across multiple districts. A Galveston temperance tale covered an unusual initiation.
An adjourned meeting of the School Committee held at the Secretary's residence on Thursday 14th inst approved the re election of Robert S Andrews as Superintendent with salary 3900 and set salaries for examining committee 8100. New teachers were appointed across several schools for the ensuing year with varied salaries and district allocations for fuel cleaning repairs and books totaling a range of sums. The committee scheduled to reconvene Monday evening next.
The High School announces examinations for Advanced class on Tuesday April 26 at 10 am Senior class on Wednesday 27 at 2 pm Middle class on Thursday 28 at 10 am Junior class on Thursday 28 at 2 pm. Friday morning begins a general examination including declamations compositions music and other exercises followed by the graduating class exercises at 2 pm Open to all and inviting friends of the school.
In the town the formation of a new military company draws anxious members who desire straightforward conduct in all matters related to the undertaking.
Literary notice extols the 800 page Paris by Sunlight and Gaslight by James D. McCabe Jr from National Publishing Co Boston. It highlights 150 engravings and vivid depictions of Rag-pickers poverty Demi monde Mabille Can-can and carnival revels with a focus on Parisian vice and rapid American conduct amid dissipation.
A review lauds a richly illustrated historical volume priced by subscription. It highlights Gustave Doré and other French engravers as standout contributors, notes its refined production, and urges readers to secure the book for their libraries.
The April issue of Oliver Optic's Magazine impresses with the new story Field and Forest, strong shorter pieces, excellent dialogues, and five full page engravings. Published weekly and monthly by Lee & Shepard in Boston at 2.50 per year.
The Galaxy for May showcases content from Put Yourself in His Place chapters 40 and 41 with illustrations, travel sketches, editorials, poetry, and fiction selections. Mark Twain oversees Memoranda, a highlighted feature in this premier issue published by Sheldon & Co. in New York.
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