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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1875
Page
2
A reflective piece argues life begins with right upbringing and fit for work. It cites Jedediah Brown and son Paul, whose misaligned path to the clergy ends in failure, and contrasts successful figures like Stephenson, Lincoln, and Johnson, urging placement of individuals in their proper vocations and early dignity in calling.
The passage argues that when labor declines in importance only masters are valued and that noone can be a true master if his tastes prevent him from working. It warns corruption arises from unsupplied powers and promises further discussion in a future article.
The Carlists hold firm in the field despite a looming throne and a scepter emerging from the ruins of the Spanish Republic, signaling continued influence as Spain faces royal succession uncertainties.
The Congress owes itself dignity and rebukes the personal attacks by General Butler and John Young Brown. Both men deserve censure as respect for the people should guide those who have lost self-respect.
The British Queen speaks to her subjects but offers no insight into future English policy. The address covers minor questions without committing to any significant stance. Continental politics receive no comment, reflecting England's limited role abroad. The Lion has ceased to frighten by his roar.
The Female College at Wellesley Mass proposes hiring women as instructors, while others argue for hiring first class talent regardless of sex. The founder Mr Durant may learn that gender should not constrain a million dollar institution’s educational breadth and scholarship.
The piece argues workers waste their livelihood chances in low mood times. It contends a half loaf beats none and that capitalists have a right to defend their interests. It warns coercing capital is foolish as dependents must eventually accept offerings or starve.
The writer condemns Jay Gould for amassing wealth through financial speculations, claiming his million gain in 1874 came at the injury of others. He argues the Money King ideal destroys true manhood and that the price of such wealth is far higher than its value.
The New York Times notes a pivotal aim in the Pacific Mail inquiry to repeal the extra subsidy. It urges the House to delay ruling until a major legal action involving Irwin and the company is resolved, suggesting postponement of Mr Clark Bell’s delegation.
The Scientific American envisions a future lighting system using a single centralized light source, heat from a main shaft, and reflectors to flood rooms through slim tubes. Each tube would carry a bright, pure white beam controlled by a knob or key, with terminal lenses keeping smoke and dust out.
A man who failed to win office decides to withdraw from public life and focus on private matters. He doubts Congress careers will pay, foreseeing a lengthy investigation that could ruin those who seek perquisites and fortunes from public service.
Many discover that a shop counter stand offers little business. The piece notes that sellers face exhausted capital and stretched credit, with many having finished business and lost hope of recovery.
W M B Hartley longtime secretary of Colt's armory and manufacturing in Hartford has died in Montreal Canada. He played a key role in supplying arms to the United States during the war and previously served with Garibaldi in Italy, sleeping with him in trenches at Palermo where Garibaldi presented him a sword.
About Chapultepec Mexico a grove of gigantic cypresses aged from fifteen hundred to two thousand years bears scars from shot and shell. Atop the rock sits the old Spanish castle of porphyry marble and sandstone with a fine library. The rock below is honeycombed with passages stables cellars dungeons store-rooms and powder magazines some excavated by the Montezumas.
London correspondent cites a well informed source describing a European expedition aimed at landing in a distant country. The goal is to overthrow the current government and install a familiar political chief, with many influential and wealthy backers reportedly pledging support.
A commentary decries illustrated papers for pandering to public appetite for scandal. It argues buyers and publishers alike fuel the demand for sensational portraits and lurid histories, questioning where public sentiment stands on corrupt catering to taste.
The 1878 Philadelphia mint produced 722,300 half dollars 300 quarters and 550,300 dimes totaling 1,272,900 coins plus 690,000 pewter five-cent pieces and 1,180,000 copper cents. No date fixed for fractional currency redemption. The writer urges the Treasury to specify gold versus silver content in coin balances.
An assay by W. E. Dubois places ore value at 55 dollars per ton for silver and 10 dollars for gold with no reported lead. The main shaft reaches 40 feet and will be sunk 100 feet further in 45 days, then another 100 feet after that. Machinery is being installed to develop the mine before stock is issued. Doctor Kelley is optimistic, predicting up to 50 tons daily if vein continues, potentially 1,500,000 dollars yearly at current values, while native silver is found daily.
The Worcester Spy notes shifting theories about winter storms and rain. It reports unexpectedly clear air this season and increased doctor activity as medical professionals stay busy with winter health concerns.
An exchange warns Nevada ice dealers plan to double prices next summer as grasshoppers devastate the crop. Encke's comet was sighted at Harvard Observatory by R W Wilson, near the predicted location with next return due in late 1880. Mount Washington January shows record cold with only three days above zero and a 46 below reading on the 27th.
A Bishop Clark call to all churches in the diocese urges a relief collection for Kansas sufferers. Readers are asked for generous responses, with all Christian denominations to show sympathy for the distressed and starving population of the West. The Albany Times notes Virginia as Mother of Presidents and New York as mother of Senators. The newly elected U S Senators Messia Christiancy Paddock and Cameron were all born in New York.
The spectacle at Niagara Falls is grander this winter with record ice. Cold weather and low water have produced unusually extensive ice formation, an ice bridge already spans the river below the falls and will stay until spring as ice mountains extend toward the edge.
A Mercer juror in the Lancaster trials warns that the troubles will persist unless liquor consumption drops and concealed weapons are stopped. He notes two weapons dropped from a lawyer and a deputy sheriff during the trial. Across North America reports describe a harsh winter with cold, storms, and unusual snow in many regions.
A Washington letter recounts a party joke about women managing trains and dresses, while The Hartford Times reports a pitiful Lyme fire tragedy. Seven Daniels children aged 1 to 17 were left home alone as kerosene lamp ignited a blaze. one 19 year old girl froze to death and another was dying, neighbors rushed to aid.
An advertisement extols Constantine's Pine Tar Soap as a cure for sore heads among children caused by impure blood. It claims the soap cleanses the porous system and strengthens it, urging readers to ask their druggists for the product.
The Justice Court on Tuesday last was engaged during the session in the trial of civil cases. The ticket office and the restaurant in the depot were broken into and robbed Wednesday night. Appropriate services were held in St. Michael's Church on Ash Wednesday morning and evening. Elder E. R. Wood of Exeter will preach in the Advent Chapel tomorrow afternoon. Hon. Thomas Durfee has accepted his commission as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. The fourth term of the public schools of this town commenced last Monday morning after a short vacation. Tuesday last was the coldest and most tedious day of the season with temperatures from four below to seven above zero. An adjourned meeting of the Town Council will be held Monday evening next at 7:30. An exhibition will be given in Town Hall by the South Christian Sabbath School on Wednesday evening next. The General Assembly in Grand Committee elected Charles Matteson of Providence Associate Justice of the Supreme Court.
Citizens praise city agencies for reducing slip risks on icy sidewalks. Those who spread ashes to prevent falls are commended for their proactive safety measures and community care.
The notice highlights the Bristol Mutual Fire Insurance Company as a home institution. It reports General A. E. Burnside planning to reside in town when not in Washington. It mentions liquor seizures moved from Thames Street to Providence, a dance class reception led by B W. Davis with Herrick's Quadtille Band, and multiple obituaries including George F Bosworth and Charles Fales. Ice conditions in the harbor and a town-crier accident on Hope Street are described with brief civic detail.
Reallura Lodge of GoodTemplars held a four night fair and festival at Pown Hall last week with low attendance on opening night due to a storm but good patronage thereafter. Awards on Saturday included a buffalo robe to James Tobin a watch to Mrs George Franklin and a canary bird to Miss Mary McDonald.
In 1874 Wiral recorded 181 births 111 males 70 females 12 colored 16 still born 80 American parentage 83 foreign 16 mixed. Foreign births include 48 Irish 9 German 9 Portuguese 7 French Canadian 5 English 1 Spanish. Monthly births and deaths listed, total deaths 100. There were 39 marriages that year.
In a Justice Court session the liquor case against Dennis O Mara was not decided yet after brief defense and government rebuttal, Florentine Schneider faced liquor nuisance charges with sworn waitresses, Isaiah H Davis was adjourned as possibly guilty with bonds set at 8000, and James Anderson was discharged after being judged not probably guilty. The court adjourned to Monday next. Hope Royal Ancu Chapter No 6 elected officers at Mason's Hall on Monday evening.
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