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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1876
Page
2
In this reflection the author condemns postwar political violence and intimidation, denounces the use of military force at polling places, and urges unity, lawful action, and equal rights for all citizens. The piece calls for intelligent patriotism and rejection of rebellious movements to protect free elections.
A call to rise above party and corruption to sustain government. The piece recalls the fledgling republic, the Fugitive Slave Bill era, and urges citizens to show true patriotism beyond petty criticisms. It ends with a proverb about warm hearts melting winter air.
The writer argues that redirecting efforts to uplift Chinese residents in California would show the benevolent nature of Occidental civilization. He laments barbarians’ ability to thwart Yankee plans and ends with a reassurance that Uncle Sam will set things right.
The text weighs government legitimacy, Reconstruction politics, and newspaper influence. It questions whether power belongs to inherited politicians or freemen, notes Southern outrages and calls for purification, while contrasting Chamberlain and Wade Hampton amid national debate. It also compares newspapers to morphine and spice, urging cautious circulation.
From Our Own Correspondent reports New York on Thanksgiving Day 1876 with generous hospital funds and meals for prisoners, newsboys, and orphaned children. William Tweed hosts a big jail dinner while Woodward faces possible revelations. The piece highlights civic charity as a moral highlight of the holiday.
A Russian court officer Kamoutsine is banished to Kamoutska for a month. He charms the Countess Cameron and seals a waltz pact before departing with his guards. The journey home turns comic as the escort misfires and the party indulges in supper then sleeps.
The outlook in Europe turns warlike as Russia presses toward Turkey and access to the sea. England objects and the Ottoman Empire resists, signaling a belligerent mood. Analysts warn that a European war could erupt soon, with Russia looming as a formidable foe, though war brings great ills to all nations.
In Washington on Thursday 185 gas jets were lit to honor Governor Hayes as president. Separate reports state 315 bodies were recovered from the Brooklyn Theatre ruins after a deadly Tuesday night fire.
Mrs. Margaret W. Campbell will speak Sunday at 7 pm on What shall we do for our son. Monday at 7 30 pm she will discuss woman suffrage both lectures free. The Electoral College met at the Court House to elect Hayes and Wheeler with Isaac Messenger.
Smoke issued from the premises owned by Mr. Frederic A. Easterbrooks at Hope and State streets on Saturday morning. A fire near a partition by the barber shop stove pipe caused light damage totaling about twenty five dollars, contained with buckets of water before a general alarm. The second article notes Schuyler's Turkish book on Bulgarian atrocities and a Y M C A library addition, describing two volumes about Russia’s 1873 campaign and the library’s benefactor.
An adjourned September term of the Bristol County Supreme Court opens with jury selection and a verdict for Mechanica Machine Co. of Warren over Georg. Lewis Cooke Jr. in case against Streeter. Samuel B. Tanner vs. Robinson involves a dog bite. jury unable to reach a verdict and adjourns. Town Council and Court of Probate conduct monthly business including estates, executor appointments, and license grants. numerous accounts approved totaling 656.78 with adjournment planned for Sept. 18.
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