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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1876
Page
2
A jumble of political sentiment and economic references discusses Hayes and Dayton rhetoric, Columbus and Philadelphia comparisons, the Centennial Exhibition, and stock market chatter. It notes reformers and politicians, humorous quips about soap as a political metaphor, and mentions regional figures like Marston and Morrisey.
The New York Herald urged Ulysses S Grant to resign, joking he would be recalled if he did so. The London Times lauds American political vigor, noting no violence accompanies the election but criticizing those who threaten the republic for personal gain.
In a House debate Morrison argues that Hayes supporters are blamed for Louisiana violence, likening the claim to a burglar’s defense. He says shifting blame is as unfair as threatening a homeowner who refuses to be robbed.
A Brooklyn disaster spurs sober reflection on fire exits and ventilation in large auditoria. The piece urges immediate action to prevent future fatalities, criticizing architectural neglect that delays rapid egress and air quality during emergencies.
The writer recalls Valencia’s high rooftop living and claustral courtyards, noting heat aversion and Moorish ornament in houses, gardens, and canals. He observes street life, gender norms, attire, and the city’s crowded eight-story dwellings, ending with a nod to continued travel and the city’s ambience.
A local item notes clergy crafting 3g ties in multicolors and public notices about Trinity Church Advent services tomorrow. Also mention of a 14 year old Linus Wells jailed for drunkenness, sent to Reform School for two years, with details on church Christmas observances and events through Christmas Day.
By the will of the late Mrs Mary M Wyatt widow of Deacon Benjamin Wyatt of this town public bequests are made to the First Baptist Church in Bristol fifty dollars to the American Bible Society thirty dollars to the Foreign Missionary Society fifty dollars. Following the decease of a niece of Mrs Wyatt who has a life interest only the remainder of all her estate goes to the Baptist Home Missionary Society.
The Merreshoff Manufacturing Company receives a government order to build a shoal draft side wheel steamboat for surveying on the Great Kanawha river in Western Virginia. The 45 foot vessel uses Herreshoff yacht engine and coil boiler, guaranteed to reach twelve miles per hour. eighth government order for the year.
Providence Opera House manager Henderson brings his fall dramatic company to Bristol on Tuesday evening to stage Uncle Tom's Cabin in a complete production. Augusta Chambers stars as Topsy with Lanagan as Uncle Tom Carrie Hopkins as Little Eve H W Mitchell as George Harris and Emily Baker as Eliza. If Bristolians support it, more top quality shows may follow this season.
Benjamin BR Wilson Jr, as county agent, canvasses for The Great Centennial Exhibition Critically Described and Illustrated by P W Zeigler Co Philadelphia. The 450 page work with 350 illustrations is subscription only and suitable as a Christmas gift. Weather on Monday featured snow sleet rain and lightning then five inches fell by night. Masonic officers elected at St Albans Lodge with installation Friday 29th inst.
At the September term the Supreme Court rendered final judgment for the plaintiffs in a long running suit over an alleged Havana to Bristol to Cuba slave voyage. The case involved foreign contracts, US law against slave traffic, and disputed ownership. Counsel included Bridgham, Searle, Bullock, Hunter, Robbins, and Hows.
A compact review praising The Game of 76 from Messrs Noyes Snow and Co Worcester as a premier revolutionary history card game. It highlights King George and Gen Washington as top cards with emblems eagle and bell for Americans and lion and crown for British, noting an exciting home amusement price fifty cents.
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