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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1873
Page
2
A regional columnist notes Russia shows impudence as it menaces Afghanistan and Britain extends its eastern reach. The piece mocks monarchs who relish conflict, questions Czarist strategy, and argues others must bear the fighting burden if war erupts.
The distinguished English divine Rev. Baptist W. Noel has recently passed away. Long seated among the front ranks of clergy, his character was of the highest excellence and his preaching deeply spiritual. A member of the aristocracy, he wore noble honors yet forsook his church to join the English Baptists, a move that caused much sensation at the time. He continued his labors with zeal until his death.
The Straits Observer reports a vessel carried 1 470 Chinese emigrants to Singapore with more expected. New buildings are urged for the pauper hospital grounds to house arrivals, and concern mounts over potential civil strife and ethnic thinning if tensions rise.
The piece argues William M. Tweed survived a New York trial, noting a city jury’s leniency. It suggests stronger cases would fail elsewhere, claiming the metropolis legal action mainly serves lawyers and press利益, while a major rascal wields power beyond courts.
The text suggests a possible new trial for Stokes with claims that Fisk may have acted, while Stokes could have picked up a pistol and appeared as the killer. A witness reportedly saw a dead man draw a pistol on a Grand Central staircase. The piece hints money could influence evidence and notes onlookers at the Tombs observing prisoners.
Lieut M F Maury long associated with the United States Navy has died at 67. He authored The Physical Geography of the Sea and gained both national and international recognition. A later project titled A Rebellion against Good Government by Commodore Maury remained unfinished and unpublished.
The Gloucester Advertiser reports twelve fishing vessels and sixty-three lives lost this year, against twenty vessels and one hundred forty lives last year. Total tonnage lost is 57 668 with value 55 000 and insurance 49 121. Twenty one of the sixty three men were married, leaving twenty one widows and thirty two fatherless children.
Dr H C Perkins of Newburyport Massachusetts died suddenly Saturday evening from angina pectoris after catching a severe cold. He was President of the Massachusetts Medical Society for two years and held high rank as a physician. An astronomy enthusiast he made notable discoveries in the starry world.
The New Bedford Mercury reports the Henry H Forbes mansion at Pleasant Street and Campbell sold to Right Rev Bishop Hendriken of Providence for 12000 dollars. It will house the Sisters of Mercy, with strong talk of establishing a hospital for all classes in New Bedford.
The New England Agricultural Society met in Boston on Tuesday with the President delivering an address. The Treasurer reported a balance on hand of 5660.72 dollars. Dr George B Loring was re elected President Daniel Needham Secretary George W Riddle Treasurer and trustees named for Rhode Island George F Wilson Obadiah Brown J DeW Perry Henry G Russell William H Hopkins Nathan If Dixon Henry I Brown A B Chadsey and Wm Elsbree.
A letter to Mr Hore of Massachusetts argues for a U S law to prevent cousin marriages in Virginia to keep property within families. It claims Northern men could move South and marry good farms if enacted. The writer praises such benevolence and notes the spelling is worse than Josh Billings.
The bill ending the ranking privilege was signed by the President on Friday last. After July 1 letters to and from members of Congress and all mail matter sent through the post offices will pay standard postage. The writer argues Congress members should not rely on federal mail for personal use and party machinery.
The Washington correspondent notes the Marine Corps numbers two to three thousand, with over half abroad. General Jacob Zeilin, past sixty two, remains in command as Congress weighs Logan's retirement bill for officers at sixty two, which could force a change and even allow appointments outside the corps.
At a New Bedford Methodist meeting Rev. D. H. Ela cited past sickness and a temporary school closure. The East Greenwich Seminary now owes about 23000 dollars. 12000 would be provided by donors if the full amount is raised, yet 0 exists to complete payment. The conference has given less than others in New England, yet many educated there serve the church and more seek education to do their work.
The President sent a collection of U.S. postage stamps to two youths in Berne Switzerland in response to a courteous request. He noted he would have gathered them himself but is too busy, so his youngest son completed the task.
Elder E. R. Wood of Exeter will preach in the Advent Chapel tomorrow afternoon and evening. The town’s winter term of public schools just closed this week, followed by a one week vacation.
Pastor the Rev H M Jones of the First Baptist Church will deliver the third lecture in the Library Course next Thursday evening.
Meetings of the Christian Association are scheduled for tomorrow. Morning session at the Asylum begins at 10:30, with an evening gathering at 5:45 in the rooms.
The schooner Hattie M. Hawes under Captain Hawes departed this port last Tuesday morning bound for Cuba carrying vegetables hoop-poles and casks.
The Y M C A announces a Board of Managers meeting this Saturday evening at seven o'clock followed by an Association meeting at 7 30. Full attendance is desired.
At a special meeting on Tuesday last the Town Council appointed a committee to secure the services of several physicians for the free vaccination of citizens.
Former resident H. H. Tilley, Esq., after passing Civil Service exam, receives a one grade promotion in the Navy Department Washington. A codfish of prodigious size decorated with miniature American flags was given at a birthday surprise party on Church street Friday evening last week.
Rev William Miller of South Christian Church delivered the second Library Course lecture in Town Hall Thursday evening describing Europe. The address highlighted cultural insights and travel impressions for attendees.
Rev Edward McGlynn D D of St Stephen s Church New York will lecture Monday evening 17 inst at Town Hall under St Mary s Total Abstinence Society of this town Subject Christian Priesthood.
The Y M C A Library adds Edna Browning American Pioneers and Patriots Hints on Dress Treasures of the Earth to its collection this week. Next week Morton House Rose Thorpe's Ambition Premiums Paid to Experience Homes and Hospitals join the shelves.
The issue of detaching part of Bristol town and annexing it to Warren will be reviewed by the Judiciary Committee after the House adjourns Wednesday. Provisions will be arranged for attendees from Bristol to participate.
Dr S S Drury notified the Board of Health about a small pox case in Mrs Lizzie C Rounds wife of Andrew J Rounds residing on the west side of High street south of Constitution A house flag was placed an outside watchman stationed there and precautions taken to prevent spread The illness likely came from a visitor from New York who had recently visited the family and had not left for three months.
Frank Halsey of State street faced three liquor violations before the Justice's Court. He received fines of 20 and 20 dollars plus costs for selling and keeping strong liquors, and 5 dollars with costs for a Sabbath violation, with appeals noted. He surrendered about 38 dollars from his wallet and had prior convictions for late hours. The crowded courtroom reflected the case's salience.
In the House on Tuesday, Turner presented the King Philip Fire Engine Company No. 4 Bristol petition for charter amendment and name change, plus member increase to seventy five. Pearce presented Bristol Light Infantry petition for uniform purchase funds. Real estate transfers in January list multiple property sales in Bristol, with prices ranging from 275 to 8625 dollars for lots and houses on Union, Hope, High, Wardwell, and Crooked lanes.
A talkative parrot recalls Captain Gorham's haying crew and a drinking spree with a sleepy laborer named Song in Bristol Neck. The piece also lists Realtura Lodge officers and comments on chromo reproductions by Prang & Co fueling imitation markets.
Lieut B F Tilley of the U S N is detached from duty with the Naval Signal Board and ordered to the Hydrographic Office in Washington for reassignment.
Ty Martin Bennett Jr former secretary of the Connecticut Fire Insurance Company in Hartford was elected president of that company at a recent directors meeting for officer selection.
Benjamin H. Girronn son of the late Judge Ephraim Gifford died at his State street home after a brief illness of typhoid pneumonia. A class leader and church official, he was 58. He leaves a widow and daughter. Funeral held Wednesday at his residence with a large turnout.
In this Bristol Phenix front dispatch G H C lampoons local leaders and rivals, warns of impending crisis with Prussian arms and Alsacians, and mocks Bristol annexation debates. He imagines using a famed Providence Herald rooster to spark rebellion, urges borrowing to fund projects, and foresees a crowing clash with Crane's Lane Chronicle.
Regular session records wills submitted for probate Benjamin Hall and George Doty. final accounts of Mary M Pearce and Rowland Anthony estate inventories approved. Jurors drawn for March Supreme Court. fire department officers elected. multiple accounts approved for payment totaling 665.75.
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