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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1873
Page
2
The Bristol Rhame notes the Capitol gathering as Congress opens with a busy mix of debates and bills. He predicts more fuss than labor in long sessions while warning of opposition to salary reform and urging prudent action on finance and industry amid panic and monetary fluctuations.
In a hopeful tone the piece applauds Spain for acceding to demands affecting Cuba. It urges Castelar to implement reforms, end slavery, and accelerate liberty, arguing emancipation will remove fears of loss and elevate labor dignity across nations. It stresses that slavery damages nations and humanity advances toward freedom.
The Ville Du Havre, a French liner from New York, collided with a British vessel in mid ocean and sank with over two hundred passengers, including Evangelical Alliance delegates. Few survived as fog and night concealed the danger and life boats were unavailable. The article urges safer, better equipped sea travel and calls on carriers to heed lessons from the loss.
The piece argues the Castelar Government should prove its ability to implement decrees to avoid international conflict. It urges the Republican ministry to retain peace and respect for international law, hoping U S authorities remain firm yet prudent to make peace rumors a reality.
A critical reflection on Judge Davis’s stance after Tweed’s trial and contempt penalties against veteran lawyers. He insists the judiciary protect citizens and insists on even handed justice, condemning tricks and deceit by lawyers. He notes a $250 fine as enforcement and urges the bar and public to heed the call.
The Sprague trust deed was completed by A and W Sprague Manufacturing Company and heirs to Zechariah Chafee after trustees declined appointment citing personal liability. The Providence Journal states the trustee is not liable for loss unless caused by his own neglect or default.
The Boston Herald recounts the first blast opening the Hoosac Tunnel on November 27 and a party of lawmakers press and miners rode into the tunnel. They wore rubber suits and rode small cars through icy, rugged walls as a massive shock roared through the mountain, followed by a rush of air and a strong collective cheer.
Reporters and miners crowded the Hoosac Mountain site as Mr Shanly and party pass through the blast hole. Witnesses describe the hole four feet from the bottom and three and a half feet high, with 160 pounds of nitro glycerine used to breach a sixteen foot thick barrier.
Carl Charles Hunter U S N commanded a warship that chased and captured an Isabella blockade runner in Spanish waters causing Spain to demand his dismissal. He was reinstated by Congress after the Civil War, with Admiral Farragut praising him as a fleet master.
The Haytien government in August sought a treaty of peace with Santo Domingo but the Dominican government refuses to listen until the Haitians prove by their actions a desire to live as good neighbors.
Miss Lulu Wilkinson once renowned as a fever nurse in Savannah Georgia earned a fine gold cross for her devotion. As she prepared to depart the city the memorial was stolen from her.
The dispute between Germany and Spain over German vessels seized by Spanish naval forces in the Philippine Islands grows more serious. The Kron Prinz and the Augusta are ordered to be ready for active service at a moment’s notice.
The Wuatine Park Courser of New Bedford was run down October 29 by the British steamship Itala off Chili. The Itala’s cutwater pierced the vessel to the waterline. it was towed to a Chilean port. Value set at 36000 dollars, with 34476 dollars insured in New Bedford.
The governor reappoints Col Henry Staples as Railroad Commissioner for the coming year. The president’s message is praised as plain and businesslike, a good statesmanlike document. William H. Haskins, 52, died by suicide in Taunton, leaving a wife and three children.
The Bristol Music Society holds its meetings on Monday evenings in the room over the Town Hall Bradford Street.
Reverend William Wooley of Pawtucket preached at the Congregational Church Sunday in exchange with pastor Rev. J. P. Lane, continuing a noted interdenominational arrangement.
Rev. Mr. Tyng of New York preached in St. Michael's Church on Sunday both services while rector Rev. Mr. Locke remained home sick.
The Bristol Base Ball Club will host its first annual ball at the Light Infantry Armory on Wood Street Friday evening the 12th. Prosho's Quadrille Band will furnish the music for the event.
Under the Chief Engineer of the Fire Department direction the hydrant connecting with the water pipes at Hope and Bradford streets has been moved from the street to a position just within the sidewalk curb.
Edward H. Hazard will deliver the fifth lecture of the Bristol Train of Artillery Series in Town Hall next Wednesday evening. The subject is not learned but the address is promised to be one of the most interesting entertainments for patrons of the series.
The Metropolitan Photograph Company at 180 West Westminster Street Providence is run by Mr G M Carlisle, who in 1864 owned the town’s most extensive picture gallery. He takes excellent pictures and offers moderate prices.
The reading room and library will be open from 8 to 5 o clock and 7 to 9 30 P M daily. Wednesday evenings are set from 7 30 to 8 30. A good supply of daily and weekly papers and popular magazines is kept on hand. New books arrive every Saturday evening and membership tickets cost one dollar.
An event at the Y M C A Library this Saturday evening features the books Into the Light and The Boy with an Idea. The latter tells of a boy who believes he knows more and describes failed experiments like calf herding from sawdust essence and attempts to make gold and boots better than new.
Rev Dr William Barrows delivered a lecture titled Out West in Town Hall on Thursday evening. A large audience attended despite bad weather as a map illustrated the talk. The event was organized by the Y M C A committee in addition to the advertised course.
The marriage of S B Spinning and Isabel F Pearce occurred at the First Congregational Church with a large gathering. Rev J P Lane conducted the ceremony assisted by Rev H M Jones, and Charles D Blake of Providence played the organ. The couple departed on the wedding tour after the ceremony.
A new card game from West and Lee of Worcester Massachusetts titled Avitude or Game of Birds is described. It includes sixty four cards in eight groups with four pairs, featuring engravings of birds and matching descriptive cards. The game aims to educate as well as entertain young players. Retail price is seventy five cents and it is expected to sell quickly.
Lysander Flagg will visit the Bristol Train of Artillery and Bristol Light Infantry for arms and accoutrements inspection on Friday evening the 19th inst. The Bristol Music Society, under Prof. Lyman W Deane, plans an Esther or the Beautiful Queen ora torio, praised nationwide and likely to draw full houses with a 25 voice chorus and leading local talent.
The British schooner Lizzie Webster under Captain Graham sailed September 30 to Matanzas Cuba with produce. Captain Graham died on board. Captain James A Leet assumed command by order of the British Consul. Returning November 12 with molasses and fruit, the vessel was dismasted and waterlogged on November 17. Crew were rescued on November 22 by the Norwegian brig Mira near Wilmington NC. the schooner sank an hour after. Cargo insured in Providence.
Samuel S. Munroe administrator sold land on Wood street between State and Church streets for $950. John B. Herreshoff sold land on Papoosesquaw Neck for $2500. William T. C. Wardwell sold land on Catharine street east of Wood street for $380. William D. Powell sold a corner lot with dwelling at Hope and Burton streets for $10,000.
The monthly session in the Council Chamber included the probate court with estates of Pierce Gladding Chaffee Church French Sparks and Porter. Administrators and appraisers were appointed and inventories reviewed. The council discussed street lamps and paid town bills totaling 928 dollars 26 cents. All cotton factories run on half time. Cutler's Mill to halt for winter.
At the semi annual meeting of the American Protestant Association in Odd Fellows Hall on Wednesday evening 26ti ult officers for the ensuing term were installed led by W M Richard R Magee and W D M William Lawder The installation was performed by George H Perkins with William Broadbent and other grand lodge officers A hot turkey supper followed at the Bristol Hotel with toasts and speeches marking a sociable close to the event.
The lines note Miss M. H. Rowland formerly of Augusta Georgia, now in Chicago, as granddaughter of Rev Dr Wight longtime pastor of the First Congregational Church of this town, and she wrote them for The Advance.
The fragment suggests a period-style pro labor and political commentary with references to Havana and Cuba but provides insufficient readable facts to form a concrete event or person-centered summary. No clear names, dates, places, or actions are identifiable from the provided excerpt.
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