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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1872
Page
2
The writer argues against sending European poor to the United States warning that a monarchy cannot solve poverty or brigandage. They claim immigration exposes flaws in absolute power and advocate for a republic to fulfill responsibilities otherwise left to monarchies. The piece critiques Victor Emmanuel and European rulers and calls for American self-reliance.
The article extols Frederick Douglass detailing his rise from slavery to national political involvement. It praises overcoming disabilities and social ostracism, calling liberty glorious and transformative.
In Toledo Ohio houses with wooden mansard roofs fuel flames in conflagrations. The article urges replacing combustibles with nonflammable materials such as iron to improve safety and reduce losses. It argues beauty can be kept with different materials and calls for more time labor and money to prevent future destruction.
A ragged editorial laments California's tolerance for crime as it argues against allowing criminals to tour as lecturers. It compares with New York and warns that lenient penalties erode social order and honor for good men.
A historical reflection argues for respecting natural growth at each life stage from childhood to old age. It warns against forcing maturity and asserts that both cradle years and silver locks contribute to life’s balance and beauty.
The text notes iron buildings and Rev. Mr. Talmage's corru gated church edifice burning away, warning that almost all is combustible and questioning what may burn next as winter poses a risk to the Hudson River area.
Senator Corbet suffered a heavy loss in a Portland blaze that destroyed his brick stores and damaged the Oregonian newspaper materials. Attorney General Williams also lost his residence in the same fire, a house burned to the ground.
Capt Christopher Rogers of the schooner Pioneer was arrested at his Montville residence by Marshall Carll and brought before the U S Commissioner to answer a smuggling charge in New London. His examination was postponed at his own request and he posted $5000 bond.
Intelligence from the Bureau of Education in Washington reports progress in popular education across the Southern States. Georgia has set up free public schools, and Kentucky plans a legislative bill to improve public schools with emphasis on providing for colored children.
The N Y World reports the Prussian government will disburse about 80 million dollars in January in new gold coinage of 10 and 20 marks. This large increase in circulation is expected to flood European money markets with loanable funds and make markets excessively easy both here and in Europe.
The public may send holiday presents via mail but packages must weigh no more than 12 ounces and one end must be left open for postmasters to view contents. If the package is fully sealed, letter postage applies.
The famed showman’s moral exhibition suffers a major blaze. Cattle on display perished, and the article laments the loss of his supposedly grand venture, noting the ironic contrast between effort and destruction.
The New York Herald reports Boston stockholders of Union Pacific urge Horace F. Clark to sue for 18 million dollars said to be misappropriated in the Credit Mobilier deal. Oakes Ames faces stakes as trustee and full disclosure is sought, with directors to meet next week.
The New Haven Palladium reports a plan to make New Haven a major freighting center for New England and the West under Pennsylvania Central control. A steamship line from New Haven to Jersey City would transfer Boston and New England traffic to boats, linking to an Air Line road for faster Boston service and avoiding New York transit.
London dispatch reports heavy storms flooding Windsor Eton and midlands with the Trent Soar and Derwent overflowing submerging large areas in Leicester Derby and Nottingham. Dover landslips disrupt rail. Peterborough Northampton flooded forcing residents to higher floors. Liverpool dispatch notes 449 mariners perished in ten days disasters.
A Union soldier uncovers and shares letters from the America independence era. Arthur Lee writes to John Page about French merchants, finances, and European politics. He predicts cruisers threatening commerce and urges Virginia naval augmentation.
Francis Lightfoot Lee writes from York Town on April 24 1778 to John Page in Williamsburg detailing reports from Philadelphia that General Howe plans to return to England and Clinton to take over. He notes Scotch officers’ anger at the ministry, warns Virginia may send few men, and stresses choosing action to avoid being cheated.
In a July 1780 letter from Hannover Ricwagp Henry Lee thanks John Page for his support and discusses the Alliance frigate from France, the forthcoming Congress, and plans for a pro financial plan association. He notes opposition to the late session measures and urges punishment of disaffected Tory elements after Charles Town's loss while praising French naval strength and northern state efforts.
Tom Thumb has purchased a sloop yacht and has joined the Brooklyn Yacht Club, signaling a new chapter in his maritime interests and club involvement.
A 15 year old boy and 13 year old girl from a neighboring village went to Westerly where they found someone to wed them in a casual manner. The Erie Railway Company suits against Jay Gould were settled with Gould transferring property valued at about 9,000,000 dollars to the company directors, including 60,000 Erie stock shares and the Grand Opera House.
Reflection on growing cultivation of art over the past twenty five years. Compares modern holiday gift volumes favorably with older annuals once popular among children, noting a shift to more refined and attractive works.
The piece notes Mrs. Davis and Mrs. Stanton refuse to endorse Mrs. Woodhull’s slanders. Mrs. Davis denounces the libeler and vindicates the wronged wife. It praises the new movement’s fair handling of a vicious caricature and affirms a woman’s right to noble action.
An Erie restoration of nine million dollars in property by Jay Gould is praised in English stockholder papers. The suit revealed Gould's virtues despite harsh measures. Critics say forms matter little when substance shines through his actions.
The Poughkeepsie Sage reports a Hudson River railroad engineer near a northbound train spotted a man on the track. The engineer blew his whistle, but the train could not stop in time and struck the figure. The supposed figure was made of snow but later blackened with locomotive soot.
A New York Herald correspondent reporting from Cuba says the insurrection is larger than expected with eight to twelve thousand rebels in the field and the struggle could continue indefinitely unless Spain sends enough troops to crush every patriot.
The article reports the arrest of George Francis Train in New York on a charge of publishing obscene literature. Authorities allege distribution of material deemed indecent, with legal proceedings to follow.
Local merchants complain of dull trade as smallpox fears deter country customers from visiting Boston shops, noting the illness acts as a nuisance and drives away rural patrons.
A bride and groom in this city report a valuable wedding gift vanished after being entrusted to relatives. A traveling bag containing a $200 bank check and a $1,000 seven percent railroad bond is missing from a Purchase street jewelry shop. Despite search efforts, no trace of the bag or its contents has been found.
Dr A C Hamlin warns Bangor mayor that compulsory vaccination is essential to escape a costly epidemic. He cites Boston neglect of sanitary measures and predicts the outbreak will peak by February and endure into spring, threatening New England towns.
The Boston fire exposes a north end Portuguese population of over 5,000 many in want. Men are sailors away from home and limited in supporting families while women earn only a bare living by sewing. After aid and work was announced by the Park Street committee hundreds of destitute Portuguese women crowded the aid rooms seeking relief.
Public records note thanks to Hon. B. T. Eames for documents. A Christmas morning service at St. Michael's Church began at 10:20 with a communion observance.
Notice invites readers seeking piano or organ lessons to view Mr L W Deane's advertisement in another column for details and enrollment information.
Reverend D H Ela of East Greenwich will occupy the pulpit at State Street M E Church tomorrow morning and afternoon services.
The Polhymnian Quartette announce their second popular concert next Tuesday evening assisted by Unity Temple Quartette of Providence.
The Bristol Light Infantry under Captain Quirk announces its annual ball at the Wood Street Armory on Friday evening January 3 1873 with Herrick's band providing music.
Meetings of the Christian Association will be held tomorrow in the morning at 10:30 at the Asylum and in the evening at 5:45 at their rooms.
About twelve inches of snow fell Thursday. Previously, for five or six days, sleighing was the finest in years and enjoyed by enthusiasts of that cold sport.
The yard of Mr. James Duffy on Wood Street was visited last Saturday between seven and eight PM by a thief who stole a portion of garments drying on the line.
Mrs Connery residing at the south end of Slope street was knocked down by boys on sleds coasting down Union street on Christmas morning and sustained very serious injuries.
Hope street came alive last Monday when a runaway horse and sleigh capsized by the town bridge. The collision with a tree caused a lively smash up but two men thrown from the sleigh escaped serious injury. The team belonged to a Warren stable.
Public services were held at St Michael's Church on Friday with morning and afternoon prayers for stronger interest in domestic and foreign missions. The event followed the Episcopal Church of the United States and the Church of England appointing the day for this observance.
The Sunday school connected with South Christian Church held a Christmas festival in the church vestry on Wednesday evening. The program included short addresses to the children, recitations, and singing. Christmas trees were loaded with presents given to happy recipients, refreshments were served, and the occasion proved one of rare enjoyment.
The Library Committee of the Y M C A complains newspapers are being abstracted from the reading room. They propose to curb the abuse and begin a larger supply of papers and magazines for all visitors. The association offers a yearly library use for one dollar, granting access to two hundred dollars worth of new books.
Christmas Eve observance at St Michael’s Church featured a children's service at six with Rev Mr Locke delivering an address and carols sung by the youth. At 7:30 the annual service included a sermon by the Rector, with the church adorned in evergreens and mottoes and a reduced bell ringing finale.
The State Street M E Sabbath school held a festival in the vestry of the church Christmas evening. The room was decorated with Christmas trees wreaths and mottoes. The exercises opened with singing and prayers. Brief addresses were given by George H Burgess J P Lane and Lemuel A Bishop. The vestry was filled with members and friends and refreshments were served. The program concluded with doxology.
The article reflects on Christmas as a festive season of giving uniting rich and poor, noting how it boosts business, inspires better work, and spreads happiness in homes. It credits Christianity for fostering these joys and the Bible for teaching love even where scripture is not read.
Books added to the Y M C A library include Fables respecting the Popes of the middle ages by Dollinger and Smoke from the Leisure Hour Series, plus Incidents and Narratives of Travel by John Frost. Four more titles will be donated weekly. The Polymnian Quartette plans another first class concert with international artists, following a successful benefit performance. Bristol patrons are urged to fill the house and support the artists.
A blaze at the Warren Baptist Church Sunday afternoon started from confined heat near the furnace register covered by sheet zinc. It burned through the floor and part of the vestry partition, with pews in the audience room damaged. total damage about five thousand dollars, fully insured.
A reflective meditation on living and dying. It notes that virtue shines posthumously to observers and that every person plays many roles beyond the stage. It asserts tragedy and comedy exist together in real life.
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