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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1870
Page
2
A fragment from The Bristol Wheente shows a satirical wit on politics and reforms. It discusses medicine doses and homeopathy as a metaphor for political remedies and warns of excessive reform. It notes active dual women and rising labor with temperance influence shaping public life.
A political editorial denounces congressional cadetship purchases as disgraceful and corrupt. It argues public office should resist money influence, condemns buying seats to military schools, and warns against private interests shaping national education. It cites an investigating committee and a congressman’s admission amid calls for reform.
The passage critiques a Supreme Court decision, questioning the value of mortgages and the legitimacy of legal tender. It condemns Chief Justice for failing to uphold his own authority. It notes the death of Hon Anson Burlingame, Chinese Ambassador, in St Petersburg on the 22d of the month at age forty eight, linking to New Berlin Chenangu Cu NY.
A passenger aboard the sole steam packet between New York and Santo Domingo describes rough seas from New York to Port Plata and a nine day voyage to Santo Domingo City. He details lodging, daily routines, local transport by two wheeled carts, Moorish cathedral ruins, the city’s climate, flora, and potential for American annexation and mining wealth in St Domingo. He notes mahogany forests, gold and silver prospects, and calls for U S enterprise in the region.
In February 1870 a Bristol correspondent reports on work starting the suspension bridge project linking New York and Brooklyn. The span plans include a 1600 foot center span, towers about 285 feet high, and a cable hung platform straddling the channel from Chatham Street to St Ann's Church.
William Rounds entered Dr. J. J. Crispin's office at the Dorrance and Westminster corner in Providence and fired twice. One bullet struck the leg and one the hand of the physician. both wounds were not believed dangerous. Rounds, suspected of insanity, was committed for examination following a charge of assault with intent. A Lafayette Indiana physician reports income of 82.50 for last year.
Various notes from abroad and the United States describe volcanic activity, political events, social trends, and curious happenings. Reports mention Vesuvius eruptions, political trials, public works, and evolving demographics across cities like Chicago and Boston.
The paper notes an upcoming Thursday lecture by Rev. Augustus Woodbury with a reduced price at the hall door. It also covers a surprise visit to Rev. I. S. Jones by South Christian Church members with gifts, a large photograph, and a seventh anniversary. It reports the death of Daniel N. Phillips and the Good Templars resolutions, plus the Memorial Chapel dedication at the Congregational Church with detailed program and costs.
The town marked the anniversary with flag displays, a noon salute by Bristol Artillery, bells rung at Rubber Works, and bank closures. Factories stayed open and in the evening Congregational Church ladies hosted a Town Hall festival while Artillery members held a social in their Armory.
Masonic Hope Chapter No 6 Royal Arch Masons held its annual meeting Monday evening at Masons Tall to elect and install officers. Named are E. High Priest W T C Wardwell King J Howard Manchester Scribe C F Herreshoff Jr C H Samuel H Douglass P S B T Musroe R A C George H Douglass M 3d Veil J Adcock M 2d Veil J P Thompson M 1st Veil J C Bowler Treasurer Hiram Frisbie Secretary Benjamin W Davis Chaplain F Middleton Sentinel James Wilson. Officers installed by P HP Philip B Bourn.
Sunday evening in the Congregational Church Lecture Room filled to capacity for closing exercises before the Memorial Chapel. Rev. C P Osborne led scripture reading, Rev Dr Shepard offered prayer, and Mr Osborne delivered a triad address with extracts from church records noting the 1823 erection and 700 dollar cost.
The Temperance Convention began at 10 AM in the Vestry of State Street M E Church with prayer, officers elected including President Rev. Jones and Secretary Ellery W Greene. Sessions continued at Town Hall with addresses by Rev. Dr. Whedon and others, music by the Hutchinson Family, and evening resolutions adopted amid strong enthusiasm. A separate note describes a State Street drill troop event on the 22d with delegates from Newport Providence Warren and other places, featuring formal costumes and various dances.
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