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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1878
Page
2
A lighthearted survey notes mood shifts in journalism and politics as coinage and commerce rise in a festive season. References to Ben Butler Texas fame and Russia England Afghan talks frame a broader scene of economic chatter and press satire across major cities including Philadelphia Boston and London.
The writer argues Americans are unfairly underestimated by the English noting that a knowing Yankee remains proud of his country and its people. He calls the nation born under the stars and stripes in Washington unmatched by any other.
A Washington debate pits military aims against civilian policy with Indians cast as innocents. A speaker argues for civilization and self-governance for the tribes, suggesting they should join the body politic. contrasted with harsher voices in the era’s political fights.
The piece urges Congress to resume sound money and curb currency tampering, arguing that elections show public desire for honest dealing. It notes business indifference from public leaders, causing hesitation in the active season and distrust, and hopes for a change to restore prosperity.
The writer laments public malfeasance and high expenses, arguing Congress and officials run amok while the people tolerate corruption. He asks if it is not time for the temper to change and for greater accountability from leaders and cities.
The Annual Message of our Chief Magistrate is praised as a strong document exposing Southern policy. Critics blame the Cipher party and Northern outrages on violent partisans. The piece asserts the South’s misdeeds and defends the President, calling the era one of cold blooded iniquity and political murder.
New York letter discusses the Weather Bureau under government control, its central and branch stations, daily observations, and wind measurement device. It describes Farmer's Bulletins, storm center concepts, and notes a proposed Atlantic cable weather link while touching on a sugar measurement controversy and public reporting.
From Our Regular Correspondent reports that the first week of Congress shows a mixed program with Senate debates on Indian Bureau transfer and Southern electoral outrages, while the House advances two appropriation bills. Speculation abounds on investigations and political futures, including Thurman, Blaine, Morton, Conkling, and Edwards. Social life in Washington appears gay but shifting as older leaders depart and debutantes rise.
A collage of weather musings and social commentary in Advent season. References to Jack Frost and ice, Christmas cheer, religious meetings, and sermons mix with calls to register to vote in Providence and warnings about temperance, race, and social propriety.
A Bristol retrospective argues the port’s future relies on open shore access and new roads to connect waterfront sites to rail, steamboat, church, and market. It envisions growth from shore residences and warns that without roads the town’s advance will stall despite appealing views and proximity to Newport.
A small sloop rigged fishing smack about thirty feet long was found ashore in Pine Hill Cove on Prudence Island with no one aboard. The boat carried two suits of clothing, a boy’s hat, a table set for two, and fresh cod in the well. Likely overwhelmed by a heavy sea. inquiries addressed to Mr Henry H. Clark or Captain Verity of Prudence. Also notes new library acquisitions and local social events including a large marriage in Corning and obituary of Francis S. Monroe.
The Liliputian Opera Company presents matinee performances of the operetta Jack the Giant Killer at the Providence Opera House on Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday afternoons next week. The company, described as the largest and smallest ladies and gentlemen living, aims to accommodate residents outside the city who cannot attend evening shows.
A Rochester reader endorses Hop Bitters claiming wide health benefits and reduced sickness and misery. The letter urges universal trial, noting families stay well at a trifling cost and recommends trying the remedy.
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