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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1870
Page
2
The Glebe Bristol Pheewie notes the burial of Anson Burlingame and praises his diplomatic work with China. It contrasts Western civilizing influence with Eastern governance and lauds his ability to bridge nations while lamenting his loss.
The author notes March and April 1870 as stormy, with persistent snow and rain into May. He imagines lovers gifting flowers despite showers, laments wealth inequality among lumbermen, and warns against complaint as the weather’s gifts may yet turn dry. The piece calls for gratitude amid wet spells and Sabbath attendance.
A commentary condemns public squabbles at the Supreme Court over a pet decision. It argues that leaders must maintain decorum and respect differing opinions, warning that gentlemen must preserve civility in high office.
The text proclaims Lopez as finally defeated not by victory but killed fates wrap in a grim note. Allied forces in the long Paraguayan conflict claim no triumphs only the cost of war and European sympathy shifts.
A major disaster in Richmond Virginia occurred when the Capitol floor collapsed during a mayoralty case hearing. Fifty eight people died and over one hundred were wounded as the crowd fell into the lower House of Delegates chamber. Judges escaped unharmed and relief crews recovered victims for hours while stores closed.
New York Herald correspondent praises Major Raymond H. Perry for swiftly supporting an American held in Azua. Hatch, accused of opposing Baez, was kept prisoner before Perry intervened. Perry’s actions, including delivering Hatch to a US warship, earn respect and gratitude from the government.
The Bremen Deuthland faced unprecedented gales on its Southampton voyage delaying thirteen days. Captain Neynafer says storms for nine days swept decks and risked foundering, though the ship arrived with full machinery and recaulked for seaworthiness. The vessel carried eighty cabin and one hundred steerage passengers, 100000 in silver bullion, and the largest mail ever earned by a single European steamship.
The Salem Observer refutes claims that Mr Peabody left only about 150000 after his public bequest to the London poor. Most property was in England where the will was proved in December and administration is centered. Personal property returned in England totals about four hundred thousand pounds, nearly two and a quarter million dollars. total U S value not yet disclosed.
Miss Nellie F. Tripp daughter of Mr and Mrs Lot Tripp died Sunday 27th alt of consumption aged about 25 before death she asked to lie in the house as long as possible without disturbing the family Her parents promised and she was not buried until Thursday last 21st inst when eyes had scarcely begun to sink
A clerk and a schoolteacher fall in love, face a dog attack and a heroic intervention. The man sprains his ankle. the teacher’s quick actions include aid, surveillance, and arranging a minister, leading to their marriage that night.
Frederick Keeflyn of Paterson New Jersey was found dead after a head injury incident. A coroner's inquest revealed lungs hardened into soapstone, exonerating Kahoe of any death connection.
Rev Henry Warp Beacher sends to Mr Bonner a verbatim quote from Owasso City Michigan dated April 1870. The letter signs its name but omits the body, prompting irony about signing without writing. The exchange appears in a New York Ledger item.
Admiral Porter rejects claims officers were drunk during the Oneida collision with the Bombay. He states a midshipman was left on deck and asserts a thorough investigation found no drunken conduct or carousing aboard.
The French Minister visited Central China and found ongoing persecution of missionaries and converts. Although some laws proscribing Christianity were abrogated in certain provinces, the offensive penal provisions remain in force in other areas unless stronger central action is taken.
The spring exodus from Ireland begins with a rush unseen since the famine era. Ten thousand passengers already booked on Queenstown steamers with two months of berths filled. Numerous sailing vessels at Irish ports also fill with emigrants seeking new shores.
An Illinois pastor was given eighty nine dozen of eggs at a donation party, a Maine party rivaling that with thirty one bushels of potatoes seven bushels of corn a beef tongue seventeen mince pies four pounds of cheese a pair of guinea pigs one pair of mittens five hanks of stocking yarn and one dollar eighty four cents in money.
The Prussian Government possesses comprehensive maps detailing every inch of its land. Military men boast that 850,000 troops can be concentrated within eight days to defend any single point in the kingdom.
A New York paper warns of a scam where healthy women pose as invalids to attract marriage. It claims organizers can craft a counterfeit dyspeptic or consumptive appearance in three days for 50 dollars, enabling "homely, but wealthy" girls to marry.
A monument will be erected next month in London to Daniel Defoe famed for Robinson Crusoe. Money raised among admirers of the classic tale in sums from two pence to five shillings.
On Monday a woman obtained a divorce from her husband in Indianapolis Indiana the first such record in the town since the preceding Saturday. Record of business activity notes dullness across the city.
Cromwell Soeerman a 70 year old resident of Swansea Massachusetts died by his own hand in the morning of the 22nd shooting himself through the head with a shotgun. He leaves several children.
City benevolent presidents condemn the free soup system as fostering lusulence pauperism and vice, signaling a shift against public charity programs.
A long miscellany notes JOLLIFICATION as the name of a new town in Mississippi. It highlights varied items from Virginia strawberries to Cuba, with civic notes on pressing topics and odd local anecdotes.
The Bristol Town Council and Court of Probate will meet Monday at two o'clock in the Council Chamber. Bristol Light Infantry under Captain Quirk held a well attended Armory event Friday night. Six Bristol High School graduates posted top averages led by Morse and Perry. Exhibitions at Town Hall next Wednesday and Thursday will raise funds for South Christian Church with organizers promising a successful and enjoyable experience.
Four boys were seen throwing stones at the church tower causing broken panes and lights. Three were arrested and brought before Justice Munro on a charge of revelling and malicious mischief, with the trial postponed to next Thursday evening.
An adjourned Town Council meeting granted Francis Bourn permission to move the Congregational Hall from Bradford street to the corner of Church and High streets and to relocate a dwelling from Burton and Hope streets to the south end of Hope street. A committee was named to stake Crane's lane lines, Samuel Lindsey becomes Pound Keeper, and Elisha M Wardwell is added as Sunday Constable.
At a special meeting on Monday the 25th the School Committee elected Margaret D Bradford as Teacher of the Second Grammar School at 325 dollars, Mary F Norris as Teacher of the Third Grammar School at 300, Elizabeth I Pitman as Teacher of the First Intermediate School at 280, Augusta Coggeshall as Teacher of the Second Intermediate School at 275, Arabella J Coggeshall as Teacher of the Third Intermediate School at 175, Sarah R Slade as Principal of the Centre Primary School at 240, and Geraldine Q C Simmons as Assistant Teacher at the Centre Primary School at 160, all in place of promoted predecessors.
A Saturday game saw the Narragansetts defeat the Union club 15 to 24. Narragansetts excelled in fielding and batting despite limited practice, while Union homered to a late tally. Umpire David Manay officiated, scorers were J Crowley and J Luther.
The prisoner was found guilty after defense argued that bank bills are not property at common law and cannot sustain robbery. The judge overruled the points. sentence was deferred to allow review by the full court. W Sayles, Attorney General, prosecuted for the State.
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