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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1873
Page
2
The Globe Bristol Phonic laments current congressional conduct and calls for greater dignity and courtesy in Washington. It warns that a lack of moral standards and the influence of questionable leaders threaten the nation as the holiday recess approaches.
The Castelar government, praised for yielding to an honest demand, is cited as restoring national lustre by admitting its error in the Virginius affair. The piece argues that truth and correction of wrongs strengthen nations and earn respect among other states. Spain is portrayed as upholding righteousness over obstinacy.
The Central Congregational Church of Fall River will begin a new church with an estimated cost of $150,010. Subscriptions reached $125,000 with the rest to be raised.
A Washington dispatch says the Virginias investigation will be conducted in New York. The government cannot prosecute Patterson, the alleged owner, due to statute of limitations. Since two years have passed since he obtained the papers, he cannot be molested, though perjury could have been charged if acts were known earlier.
Ee John Bull plans to confront the Cuban man Burriel over the Virginius affair. He has relatives aboard a ship and yachts near Havana to pressure Burriel if foul play is confirmed. Mr Bull aims to ensure his kin and honors are respected on sea and land.
The article voices cautious support for Gen. Howard amid calls for inquiry. It suggests corruption is not proven, notes hostile factions, and vows to watch developments while awaiting decisive evidence to vindicate him.
A reader recounts two months in Paris from December 3 1873, describing the Louvre and other monuments, nightlife in the Champs Elysees, and a Versailles visit. The letter notes social contrasts, the Grand Hotel life, and admiration for French people before bidding farewell.
To Simeon Brittan, the Boston broker who was assaulted in his office some time since, and about whom so much has been said in the newspapers, has been sent to the insane asylum at South Boston.
Locals send New Year wishes and note Christmas services at St Michael's Church at 11 this Thursday. Mrs Crumb will preach in Advent Chapel on Sunday, with St Mary’s Wood Street planning a Christmas festival next Monday evening. A pastor exchange occurred last Sunday afternoon between Rev Lane and Rev Jones.
Last week the Y M C A library added Stories of Old English Poetry. This week features Crooked Places by Edward Garrett and Marjorie Daw.
Mr John N Mott an employee in the packing room at the National Rubber Co lost the end of his thumb and had the nail drawn out after his hand was caught in a riveting machine Monday afternoon.
Santa Claus arrived in town before dawn on Thursday and made brief visits to children while they slept, leaving his card and bidding a silent farewell.
It is expected that Rev Mr Harlow will preach tomorrow evening at the State Street M E Church under the auspices of the Young Men's Christian Association with services beginning at the usual hour.
Christmas festivals at State Street M. E. Church and South Christian Church drew large crowds Thursday evening and provided rare enjoyment in both venues.
Hon Abraham Payne of Providence will lecture in Town Hall next Tuesday evening as the sixth and final Artillery Entertainment lecture. The series will conclude with a grand concert scheduled for early January.
A Christmas Eve service was held at St Michael’s Church at six o’clock with a sermon by Rev. Mr. Locke at seven thirty. The chancel was richly decorated with evergreens and the services drew a large congregation.
The Bristol Music Society's En tertainments presented Esther or the Beautiful Queen on Monday and Tuesday evenings under Prof Lyman W Deane. Audiences were highly satisfied with the rendering and large attendances marked the first night with sustained appreciation the second.
Hon Isaac F Williams superintendent of the National Rubber Company works was surprised Thursday afternoon when employees presented him a handsome dark bay horse valued at about four hundred dollars. The presentation took place in the factory court as James F Stoughton spoke on behalf of the employees who contributed to the gift.
Rev G L Locke rector of St Michael's Church preached the third in a series of parish historical discourses on Sunday afternoon last. Meanwhile a rock blast on School street No 2 hurled a large fragment through John H Mott's roof to the lower floor, but no injuries were reported.
Friday evening the Bristol Light Infantry held its annual inspection at the Wood street Armory. About forty men assembled in full dress, muskets and accoutrements found in excellent condition, with remarks by Quartermaster General Flagg, Captain G O Willard, and Captain Quirk.
A fire in a room over the Heaters at the Rubber Works broke out Wednesday morning. Flames burst through roof ventilators before the fire department contained it within half an hour. The room stored lasts in bins, many burned, but no other departments were damaged.
A grandmother finds a toddler clasping a large rat on the floor. The rat bites the boy as he clings to his prize, urging the handler to fetch his grandmother. Tabby arrives to dispatch the intruder.
The Bristol Train of Artillery, two-company battalion in full dress, was inspected by Quartermaster General Flaff with Captain G Q Willard at the Armory on Friday evening. Remarks praised their arms and discipline after bayonet drill led by Lieut. Col. Usher. A supper followed, served in the basement by Captain John A C Gladding, then dancing in the upper hall with Brown Reeves Quadrille Band and generous cake from visiting ladies.
A Special Town Meeting at the Court House discussed the Committee of Seven report on Bristol boundary issues. The panel advised against petitioning the General Assembly in January and asked to continue to petition in May for repeal, with notices to Warren and publication in state newspapers. About one hundred attendees, speeches by Blake Andrews and Brunson, and cheers for Bristol concluded the session.
A quip questions if a former British premier crossing the ocean would be dizzy from coast to coast. The light remark plays on the idea of continual motion and travel without rest.
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