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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1873
Page
2
A political editorial urges the dominant party to purge tainted officials from its ranks after the Credit Mobilier investigation. It warns that continued corruption risks public trust, calls for accountability of both parties, and stresses the need for purity and reform to sustain the party’s progress.
The speaker argues for reform beginning with Washington and insists principle is absolute, not to be sacrificed for the sake of those already honored. Ends with a call to submit to reform despite personal or political costs.
The abdication of the Spanish king opens a republic and the United States recognizes the new order with cautious optimism. The piece notes Europe already harbors two republics, highlights France and Spain, and envisions wider republican spread and renewed prosperity for Spain.
The Washington inquiry is expanding into the life of the capitol as committee eyes turn to the clerk of a Congressional panel. The article notes the powerful figures are nearly exhausted, leaving the least influential to face scrutiny and warns the exposed will bear a lasting stain on political careers.
The Ohio judge is reproached for seeking money from brokers to influence Congress. The letter suggests his conduct is unbecoming of a United States District Judge and implies his ambition outpaces his legal reputation. Critics claim his greed risks his standing among the Ohio bar and peers.
The Stokes conviction may prove a New York farce as Judge Davis grants a writ of error and a stay. The Metropolis notes hard work in reform and doubts purity in justice. Stokes counsel’s exceptions are ridiculed as the product of a criminal lawyer. If Stokes escapes gallows, it would be the judiciary delivering doom. Public ire may grow until the people seek retribution.
The alleged murderer of Abijah Ellis, after a lengthy trial, has been acquitted by a jury. Public sentiment largely opposes the verdict, citing Dr. Hayes’s blood testimony, the missing axe, Alley’s confession about the barrel, and Alley’s whereabouts. The legal process ends with acquittal, awaiting further light.
The Washington Chronicle recalls a post appointment talk with Col. Forney and Gen. Sickles and former Secretary Stanton. He stresses Spain as a loyal ally, urges restraint on Cuba policy, and predicts a new Spanish republic if politicians are restrained.
The Indian Affairs report notes defiant Modoc attitudes toward the Government, attributing much of the stance to advice from hostile individuals near Yreka California.
A Providence woman puzzled by general attention after a shopping trip. She walked downtown and back, removing her over skirt but leaving the bundle of papers that formed a bustle in place, drawing curious looks from bystanders.
The Philadelphia dye expresses its honest conviction that the Philadelphia Ring is as corrupt and knavish as any that ever existed anywhere, the amount of the thefts and peculations is not as large as in New York, but they are perpetrated with audacity and with greater impunity.
A room in the City Hotel Providence was entered and robbed from seven o'clock Wednesday evening. Commercial traveler Henry D. Goldsmith lost watches jewelry and diamonds valued at 11500 dollars. Goldsmith believes a suspicious man followed him from Boston and watched him on the train.
The Concord Daily Patriot prints alleged visions from Evans the child murderer. The visions are described as heavenly rather than satanic, suggesting Evans never contemplated eternal punishment. The piece notes murderers often rethink fate when facing a reprieve.
The St Louis Democrat notes Iowa reports complete winter wheat destruction, Kansas central counties show hardy, promising wheat, Illinois reports only slight impairment, Missouri shows a capricious state with some blight though overall prospects are encouraging.
A Newfoundland family dog placed itself between a creeping child and a room fire, taking burns on its side as the mother overheard the danger. The heroic act is followed by the report that the dog was later poisoned by a monster, a cruelty noted in the Nashua Telegraph.
The Boston Advertiser notes the committee's fidelity and thorough, impartial review of testimony. It warns that arraignments or expulsions of Representatives are grave actions requiring careful consideration by Congress and the public.
A traveling correspondent rates the Grand Central Hotel in New York as the best and cheapest first class hotel on Broadway. It offers elegant rooms with meals from early morning to midnight and a parlor on wheels for transport between floors, for three dollars per day, with prices rising to eight fifty and four dollars depending on location.
Special town meeting set for next Monday afternoon at two. The second term of the evening schools began last Monday. Rev. H. C. Graves of Providence is expected to preach at the First Baptist Church on Wednesday the 26th at 3 o clock.
The fifth lecture in the Library Course will be delivered next Thursday evening by Rev. J. P. Lane pastor of the Congregational Church of this town.
The Metacom Debating Club meets next Tuesday evening to debate whether Madi son is more deserving of our estimation than Hamilton. The discussion aims to compare merit and stature between the two figures in a formal setting.
A town pair wed recently, the groom around thirty and the bride reported as seventy, drawing attention to the unexpected age gap and community reactions.
A persistent effort to move a single man to settle an overdue bill remains unresolved as Uncle Joe repeats pressure without progress. The target individual holds steady, and the dispute lingers with no settlement.
Mr. Holden B. Bowen imported three fine cows from England for his Ferry road farm. They were brought by a keeper and arrived last week aboard the steamer Bradford Durfee.
Stuart Rogers Esq reads at Town Hall Thursday evening to a modest but larger audience than the previous Library Course. His performance is described as effective and excellent, sustaining his strong reputation as a reader.
A humorous quip compares extracting a hearty laugh from a man with a jumping toothache and other troubles to heating an oven with snow balls or making a modern politician honest. The line uses vivid similes to highlight stubbornness and cynicism.
A man was fished from a Hope Street mud-hole last Thursday afternoon. A crowd gathered watching for more victims, but probing the mud with a long pole revealed no other bodies.
On Saturday afternoon a skating party near Mr. Josephus Gooding’s pond watched William White, a colored boy about thirteen or fourteen, sink in over his head. Theodore Hawley, though smaller, dragged him out with improvised effort while others offered no aid.
One of the two assailants in the Conductor Bennett assault was himself struck in the rear, forcing an abrupt exit from the premises. A retired sea captain booted the aggressor, sending him flying and causing his jacket buttons to jingle as he tumbled.
Rev. Edward McGlynn spoke at Town Hall on Christian Priesthood to a crowded audience. Present on the platform were Rev. Michael McCallion, Rev. C. McCallion, Rev. Mungen, members of St Mary’s Church and Rev. C. J. Rogers. Proceeds benefited St Mary’s Total Abstinence Society.
The second hearing before the Judiciary Committee of the House of Representatives on the Easterbrooks petition to set off part of the town and annex it to Warren was held after adjournment Monday. Bristol citizens plan a town meeting on 24 inst. to decide action for General Assembly. The committee postponed to Wednesday 26 inst, noting no precedent for such annexation.
In the House on Wednesday Mr Baker reported favorably Mr Clarke's bill amending the 1872 act on bridges across Palmer's and Barrington Rivers near Warren. The $6 000 appropriation may be drawn by joint order of Warren Bristol and Barrington towns or a majority, upon agreed bridge maintenance.
A surplus of mail meant for Warren was misdirected to Bristol Rhode Island causing a rumor that Warren would be annexed. Officials say no petition exists and Bristol only seeks to expand by taking Tonisset and building a bridge at the Narrows. The report is believed to be a joke.
Justice Munro discussed four theft charges with William Aldrich after a Bristol Hotel night. The interview notes four guilty findings and sentences including a ten dollar cash deposit and travel to Providence for three months, totaling about sixty dollars in costs. Bill Aldrich, described in local humor, departed with the sheriff amid light mockery.
Two men Thomas Carter and Israel Jackson arrived from Providence on the five o clock train and attacked conductor F H Bennett at his Franklin street home after a failed car change in Warren. Carter struck Mrs Bennett and both men were overpowered and jailed after a pistol was seized. They pleaded not guilty and were committed in default of bail as examination continued. The pair claimed ties to Fall River and had families there.
Meetings of Christian Association are set for Sunday with sessions in the morning at the Asylum at 10.30 and in the evening at their rooms at 5.45 and at North East District school house at 7.30.
To Rev Mr Mather of East Greenwich who was announced to preach at State Street M E Church on Sunday last was unable to meet the appointment and Rev Mr Stanley occupied the pulpit in his stead.
A festival by the ladies of the Congregational Church and Society began in Town Hall Friday evening and will continue Saturday evening. A great variety of good things are offered. See advertisement in another column.
New books arrive at the Y M C A Library including Character Sketches by Norman McLeod Old England by James M Hoppin of Yale College and Love and Valor by Tom Hood. Thornton Hall by Phebe F McKeen principal of Female Seminary Andover. Several withdrawn volumes have been rebound and returned.
An eminent divine endorses a tonic claiming new vigor buoyancy of spirit and elastic muscles. J P Dinsmore of 36 Dey Street New York offers a free pamphlet with 32 pages detailing the medicine to anyone who sends their address. A dog themed ad cites Williams Extract Jamaica Ginger as a remedy.
An advertisement touts Castoria as a safe substitute with digestive and sleep benefits for children and mothers seeking rest. It also promotes a sewing machine hemmer from D A Pierce at the Sewing Machine Agency corner of State and Hope streets, claiming easy use and quality results for all fabrics and operators.
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