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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1870
Page
2
Across the sea warships pause as flags fly in mourning for a beloved benefactor. The body arrives to lay in state at a harbor in its homeland while royal authorities honor the departed. The nation and people, long united by sea and service, prepare the final rites as Mother Earth receives her son.
The piece critiques Congressional probes into the Gold Ring, noting no link to the President or his family. It condemns corruption in New York and laments crimes while praising evidence of integrity, urging cleansing of a metropolis and warning of moral decay driven by greed.
An editorial extols Mr. Dawes as a New England representative of integrity. It lauds public life free from partisanship and hopes the honesty spreads through both Houses of Congress nationwide.
Central Railroad of Iowa bonds attract investors as a secure business stake. The line spans 240 miles from north to south Iowa, forming part of a St Paul to St Louis through route. Company capitalists fund construction, with over 1.5 million dollars spent and 46 miles finished, 88 miles graded.
One of New York's strongest institutions offers bonds with a thirty year term and seven percent gold interest free of Government tax. The 95 price includes accrued interest, delivering a 3 to 4 percent yield. A director has invested 40 000 dollars and a New England manufacturer swapped 50 000 dollars in Government securities for Central Iowa bonds.
Connected to the Worcester disaster, a young girl Lizzie White suffered convulsions and lasting pain after the boiler explosion. She sat by a wall ten feet from the impact, as a window blew out and the room filled with dust and water. Thirteen physicians tended her, but no relief was found.
From The Report of the Special Commissioner in Lappincott's Magazine February issue arguing that expansion ruined industry and trade. It says contraction is needed to restore prices, curb speculation, and reestablish hard work and steady production.
The article reports that slavery is widespread in Venezuela with Indigenous children being bought and sold in Maracaibo and other towns. Boys aged 12 to 15 fetch about $30, used as house servants, nurses, and water carriers. It notes locals justify the trade by claiming slaves are taught religion and elevated in humanity, mirroring Southern slave justification.
A child of Mr Harvey Nestles of Ava allegedly ingested a small living animal while drinking water. A North Western physician, treating the patient, removed a living toad or frog-like creature about five inches long from the stomach. The child is recovering.
Tuk ExpoF Salnave a bloody episode in Hayti closes with the execution of Salnave. He was forty three, a military officer once popular after overthrowing Jeffrard. He proved a ruthless tyrant and met the fate he meted to many others, with fear that his punishers may soon forget and lose their lesson in Hayti.
Wievrexant Exos Dickson of South Amherst Massachusetts who recently died had been for fifty years the most prominent citizen of South Amherst Amherst College is indebted to him for the Ninevah Gallery which he built for it and which now contains two hundred specimens from the ruins of ancient Ninevah and Babylon including many large sculptured slabs from the place of Sardanapalus
The final funeral for the late George Peabody will be held at the South Conger Evational Church in Peabody on Tuesday next week at 1 o clock forenoon. The remains will lie in state at the Peabody Institute until the day of the funeral with visitors admitted until February seventh except on Sunday.
Officials in Fall River target a group of absentee dealers to collect overdue bills totaling about sixty dollars and ninety-two cents each. The effort aims to recover funds tied to a local business watch event held at a late state venue.
The House passed Rhode Island's resolution accepting the Major General Nathaniel Greene statue donated to the National Gallery in Washington. Speaker Jenckes lauded Greene as a chief patriot who helped declare independence and guided the Continental Army through pivotal battles, shaping the nation’s early history.
The passage extols a military leader who commanded southern campaigns and defended Carolinas against Greene. It lauds strategic scope, leadership traits, and the artist’s tribute capturing courage, resilience, and noble frankness, placing the figure among America’s revered founders.
Cosmos explains the process of turning old shoes into usable goods. Leather is cut, treated with chlorine sulfur to harden, washed, dried, ground into powder and bound with glue or rum solution, then pressed into molds to form combs, buttons, knife handles and other items.
At the New England Agricultural Society annual meeting in Boston on Tuesday Rhode Island elected officers with Amana Sprague of Cranston as Vice President and trustees including Obadiah Brown North Providence Lyman B Frieze W E Barrett Providence Thomas B Buffam Middleton E Pearce East Providence Cyrus Harris River Point Henry G Russell Warwick Henry T Brown Cumberland and Jas D W Perry Bristol.
An Exeter correspondent reports Oscar Martin also known as Eugene Mathews, a mill operative, was found in the river Friday morning after being missing about two weeks. He was intoxicated when last seen and had a family near Providence Rhode Island. The discovery occurred while searchers looked for the Donovan boy's body, drowned the day before.
In Little Compton on Saturday Mrs Joseph Sisson was thrown from a carriage when it upset near her home. She suffered a deep forehead wound with flesh peeled from the bone and one eye concealed. Dr White dressed the wound and she is improving.
A Republican advocates ending the temporary suspension of navy yard workers arguing 5000 men would remain employed. He suggests the government compensate the rest by granting each man a quarter section of Western land for a farm to make the transition fair.
Mrs Jane Griansnaw of Fall River Massachusetts died on Thursday from complications following amputation of her leg described as an elephant leg. The operation was chosen after long suffering in hopes of relief, though it was believed to hasten death by only a few days.
Admirals Porter and Dahlgren declare Torrepo experiments at the Washington Navy Yard beyond precedent. A small fort and a ship hulk were blown completely out of water as the secret remains owned by and known to the navy officials only.
The Commercial Bulletin reports Bloomington NL merchants accept J G Stowe of Rhode Island proposal to establish in-town a manufactory of agricultural implements.
In Maine, residents lure Norwegian immigrants to purchase waste land that locals cannot sell to one another, seeking to profit from the arrangement.
A Memphis man assaulted his wife breaking her nose after reportedly believing her beauty drew unwanted attention. Police were called and the incident prompted a domestic violence investigation and potential charges.
The item list covers varied notes including discharges at Philadelphia Navy Yard, Fenian demonstrations in Buffalo, Princess Prussia charity, canal talk, alcohol taxes, livestock slaughter near Boston, a Temperance death, and other scattered curiosities from 1870 era press.
The quarterly examination of the Public Schools will take place during the next week. St. Michael's Church will be open for divine service and sermon on Sunday evening at 7 1 2 o'clock. All seats free.
A Friday night incident led to the arrest of several young men who were mulched in fines of five dollars and payment of expenses.
The regular monthly meeting of the Town Council and Court of Probate will be held in the Council Chamber on Monday afternoon next at two o'clock.
H H Fitley formerly of this town is building a fine residence in Washington D C. The structure is nearly ready for occupancy and described as very fine.
The Hon. Charles C. Van Zandt will deliver the next lecture of the Association Course, an announcement that promises to fill the house with interested attendees.
The Providence Press reports that the Teachers Institute meeting in that city on Friday and Saturday last week was the most successful educational gathering ever held in the state.
We hear with pleasure that the Rev. Mr. Woodbury has consented to repeat his lecture upon Sketches of Italian Life which was so much liked by those who went in spite of the storm to hear him.
A gentleman reports a valuable gold watch lost in town on Tuesday evening between Hope and High streets on State Street. A reward is offered for its return.
A State Convention of Good Templars will be held in this town on Wednesday the 9th in Firemen's Hall at Church and Hope streets. A public lecture by Prof. James T. Edwards of Providence Conference Seminary is scheduled for 7:30 PM. The public is invited to attend.
Rev. W A Cooper delivered a Thursday evening talk on the wonders of the natural world. The large audience awarded the first town appearance high praise. his lecture was found both interesting and instructive, creating a favorable impression and promising another course with pleasure.
John Welden formerly with Thomas W Greene disappeared after delivering hay to Providence. He allegedly settled part of the first sale then returned with a second load, taking twenty dollars but leaving a remaining balance and the team, wagon, and money missing after he left the horses at a stable on Benefit Street.
The text notes an unusually mild winter across much of the country with flowers blooming amid frost and snow. It attributes the strange mix to New England influence and praises God for uniting alternating seasons and hopes for spring, summer, and autumn in due time.
At the annual meeting in Providence on Monday last the Providence Warren and Bristol Railroad Company named Amos D. Smith William Goddard Charles T. Child Samuel W. Church Marshall Woods Thomas G. Turner Leon Chappotin Earl P. Mason and George Hail as directors for the coming year. C T Child became President and L E Stone was chosen Superintendent Treasurer and Secretary.
The examination of Edwin White for assault with a dangerous weapon on Jerome Ford was held Saturday afternoon before Judge Blake and defense counsel John Turner. A crowded court heard witnesses. no new facts emerged. White was initially ordered to post $800 bail, then released on bail when sureties appeared.
The high school will hold examinations on February 9 and 10 for Advanced Senior Middle and Junior classes with two hour blocks for each subject. Friday morning offers a general exam from 9 to 12. Parents and others are welcome to attend all or part of the exams.
Administrator William R. Taylor sold parcels to John B. Pearce on High and Summer streets for 545 dollars. Deborah F. Waldron sold land on High street between Union and Burton for 130 dollars. Samuel Norris sold land on High street between Franklin and Oliver for 635 dollars.
A fine portrait of George Peabody is published by B B Russell at 65 Cornhill Boston. It is a faithful copy by F T Stuart based on a London photograph and noted as the best likeness. Printed on plate paper 10 by 12 inches, suitable for 8 by 10 frames, 25 cents per copy postpaid. Agents wanted.
Bridget reports Mrs Jones is seventy two years ten months and eight days old this morning. The precise age is confirmed after a brief inquiry conducted by Bridget for the record.
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