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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1873
Page
2
The piece argues against royal pensions for the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Edinburgh, claiming lavish royal living undermines republican ideals and public virtue. It foresees a shift toward liberty and diminished absolute monarchy as knowledge grows.
A dated editorial condemns railway bandits who damage tracks obstruct curves and kill engineers for money. It denounces the rise of such criminals, laments weak justice, and urges stronger punishment to deter attacks that threaten passengers and property.
The piece critiques Democratic and Liberal appeals in Ohio as theatrical and self-serving. It mocks reform rhetoric, appetite for power, and the marriage of old Democracy with Liberalism, likening it to a dismal, vagrant union awaiting a political poorhouse.
The passage notes General Butler’s two horses differ sharply in temperament making a smooth trot unlikely. It questions the risk of a fall and muses on the possibility he may end up uttering sour grapes like that other fox.
The piece notes President McMahon hesitates to recognize Don Carlos as Spain's rightful sovereign while snubbing the Republican government and offering indirect support to insurgents. It warns that future events may force a change as progress seems unable to reverse.
The writing mocks Jae Aman and Prof Wise proposing aerial navigation. It questions reliability and suggestsGraphic company supply gas and show advance pictures. The piece expresses desire for future events and progress rather than current offerings.
The regular monthly meeting of the Y M C A will be held Tuesday evening next at o'clock. Elder E R Wood of Exeter will preach in the Advent Chapel tomorrow afternoon and evening.
The Congregational Sunday School will excursion Tuesday to Bristol Ferry at Captain Wests farm while the State Street M E Church and Sabbath School plan a Riverside trip on Wednesday. See advertisement.
Mr Lewis Herreshoff of this town took passage aboard the steamship Siberia departing Boston for Liverpool on Monday last.
The Rev. M. R. Vincent D D of New York will occupy the pulpit tomorrow afternoon at the First Baptist Church in the pastor's absence.
The Bristol Cornet Band played an outdoor concert at the corner of Hope and Bradford streets last Tuesday evening rather than Monday as previously announced.
The three masted schooner Charmer under Captain Noyes arrived from Alexandria on the 1st and docked at Railroad wharf landing 718 tons of bituminous coal. This marks the largest coal cargo ever landed at the port.
The British schooner Lizzie Webster under Captain Graham arrived Tuesday evening from Grand Turk after an eleven day voyage. It brought four thousand one hundred bushels of salt for Messrs. A. T. and T. J. Usher.
Two two story frame houses rise on Wood street opposite the Public Common. One house is for Mr Thomas Duffy built by Rounds and Munro and the other for Mr William J Duffy built by S Benton Munro.
The new school structure on the Common nears completion and will be ready for occupancy at the fall term start. Dedicatory services are expected during the last week of the month. The article notes the weather has alternated between cold and heat, with playful observations on patience and seasonal imitations.
Arrangements are nearly complete for the Bristol Train of Artillery excursion to Edgartown Massachusetts on the 18th 19th and 20th of the month. The party with the American Band of Providence leaves on the 18th at 910 am and returns via New Bedford on the 10 50 am train. They will visit Oak Bluffs Vineyard Highlands Katama and other spots and guests include Governor Howard General Burnside Bardick Taylor Turner Isabe Williams and town officials.
Providence choir attached to Bethel A M E Church to give a sacred concert in Town Hall on Monday evening next. Tickets fifty cents to be had at George Easterbrooks and Josephus Gooding stores. The fall term of the State Normal School begins Tuesday September 9. course of study spans two years.
Several hundred citizens attended the fourth New England mass temperance meeting at Rocky Point. The steamer Canunicus transported most visitors from Fall River, with many passengers from that city aboard. prominent clergy Rev James DeW Perry of Germantown and Rev Calbraith B Perry of Baltimore are visiting J DeW Perry in Silver Creek along with Rev Mr Paine of Providence and Rev Richey of Baltimore.
Meetings of the Bristol Train of Artillery will be held at the Armory on Monday and Friday evenings at 7 45. Officers and Old Guard members with honorary Artillery members intending joining the B T A on their Edgartown excursion on the 18th inst are asked to meet at 8 30. A violent incident on Bourns Avenue last Sunday evening caused a public disturbance with loud oaths drawing police and arrests.
W P Sheldon from Providence Opera House stars as Rip Van Winkle in Joseph Jeffersons drama in Town Hall Saturday evening. E L Tilton F O Smith H B Bradley Mrs Sheldon and others support. New scenery, first class entertainment promised. Full house expected. tickets and seats advised. May you live long and prosper.
Land transfers dominate the period with multiple sales. William P. Monro sells to Nancy L. Davis a lot on Franklin street for $900. Richard F. Jaynes sells to Thomas Connery a Mount Jane lot for $600. Samuel Thompson sells to Michael Coughlan a Crooked lane lot for $300. Alfred Pierce sells to Nathan N. Cole a Catherine street lot for $400. Samuel Thompson sells to Richard Peters a Crooked lane plot for $600. Allen T. Usher sells a Wood street dwelling to Patrick Greene for $900. Francis Bourn sells to Lucia E. D. W. Brownell a Hope street lot for $500. Lemuel C. Richmond sells to John B. Pearce and Nathan N. Cole a Wood street parcel for $500. John P. Munro sells to Florentina Schnieder a Mount Jane dwelling for $1,375. William J. Duffy sells to Thomas Duffy an undivided half on Wood street for Edward W. Brunson. Brunson sells to Nathan N. Cole a Thames street lot for $81 and other considerations. William P. Lake and Minerva Thomas sell to Thomas D. Allen a Wood street lot for $300. Thomas Duffy sells to William J. ______ between Church and State streets.
Meetings will be held by the YMCA tomorrow at the Asylum at 10:30 AM, on the Common at 6 PM if pleasant, and at the Middle District school house at 7:30 PM.
A Bristol town notice reports a Hoffman concert at Town Hall on Thursday evening August 21 featuring Miss Addie Ryan Boston cantatrice Mrs Hoffmans loving voice and Mr D W Reeves noted cornet soloist. The program promises strong patronage from local music lovers.
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