01 Aug 1874
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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1874
Page
1
A fragment reflecting on winter's cruel snow that blankets a sheltering bosom, hinting at seasons to come and the grave like breath in blossom and snow. The text conveys a somber mood of loss and endurance through seasonal imagery.
Henri Cardone, a Paris artist, and his wife Irene encounter a man with an inexplicable fancy for a blood red carnelian cross found after a 1849 Rue de Germaine murder. The plot deepens as the man offers five hundred francs, leading to police involvement and a dramatic pursuit ending with the cross tied to the St Armande murder and Leome Breme's execution.
An aphoristic note from the miscellany reflects on truth lying in stillness while passion unsettles the mind and drowns the charmer's voice, citing Taylor's wisdom on perception during turmoil.
The passage argues that reverence elevates the spirit while the vulgar mind degrades itself by rising against what it cannot understand. It asserts that those who refuse to look up are unable to look down, condemning the mannerists in art and society as tyrants who negate higher ideals.
A sharp critique contrasts hurry with dispatch, arguing hurried minds fail while deliberate action shows strength. It likens a indecisive official to a squirrel in a cage, busy without progress, endlessly talking yet seeing little. It warns against spreading efforts too thin.
The sunlit aftermath of a shipwreck is praised for saving what remains and calls domestic life precious. It warns that neglect to prevent disturbance harms the family circle, which shrinks when misinterpreted motives and petty faults magnify into serious offences. Delicate relations resemble polished cutlery harmed by dampness.
The piece argues the deadliest foe to longevity is excessive excitement. It says vitality is finite and must be managed by choice between abstinence and intensity, warning that constant stimulation shortens life while temperance and steady virtue extend it.
The article contrasts insincerity and tact with tact enabling allies and softening refusals. It notes the canker worm menace to Northwest orchards, describing its life cycle and a Paris green treatment, including practical how to guidance and anecdotal successes from 1872 to last year. It also compares Solomon era dress to modern fashions, detailing ancient garments, jewelry, and styles of Hebrew women.
In a winter anecdote from the Senate cloak room Mr. Nesmith of Oregon tells a tale of joining the body. He recalls the first shock of sitting among what are described as the brains of the nation and the surprise at how the other fellows got there. The story wins him lasting friendship among veteran lawmakers.
The imprisoned Marshal Bazaine is confined to the fort on a remote island with only a terrace for walks and a few trees and flowers. Madame Bazaine and his aide-de-camp remain at the fort, while entry requires ministerial permission. He endures water scarcity, reads, works mornings, and keeps to himself.
In a letter to a friend Judge Chase recounts a comic incident from his youth. He describes being tasked to kill and dress a pig and using his cousin the clergyman's razors to shave the boar when hot water failed to remove the bristles. The episode ends with the razors damaged and the uncle unimpressed by the result.
A reflective piece argues true worth comes from deeds not wealth, citing explorers and war heroes who sacrificed for country. It recounts Jenny Lind visiting Boston and Father Taylor sermonizing on amusements, ending with a rebuke of a heckler on heaven and fame.
A New York guardian seeking a fortune from orphan estates sought Hamilton’s aid. After reviewing written notes, Hamilton declared the guardian fully in his power and vowed to pursue justice, warning he would hunt him from the surface of the earth if he failed to settle with the orphans honestly. The schemer abandoned the plan.
A Teutonic man fears he has cholera after last night's spree in a newspaper counting room. He begs for the cholera list to find his name, and laughs in relief when Carl Geinsonkoppen is not on the list, declaring he thought himself dead but is glad to be safe.
The passage urges evening routines to ensure proper rest. Avoid heavy meals and anxious mindsets before bed. Exercise for quick blood circulation and rely on natural heat rather than artificial warmth. End with devotional practices and a quiet hymn to foster peace and unity.
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