Re-eligibility in the presidency debated and weighed
A Bristol editorial reflects on the wartime impulse for public benevolence by Ezra Cornell and George Peabody, then argues against re-eligibility for the U.S. president. It contends that two four-year terms offer weaker stability than a single six-year term, criticizes the caucus and electoral college systems, and warns that self interest can undermine independence in office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ezra Cornell
Cornell University
Ezra Gornell
George Peabody
South
Raphael
Bristol
United States
Cronstadt Mayor Seeks Rent Increase Details
A Russian newspaper note reports the Mayor of Cronstadt addressing post fire rent hikes. He states that prior tax returns may be incorrect due to higher rents and asks proprietors to promptly report the exact extent of increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cronstadt
New Railway Plan Aims to Cross Hudson to Coal Region
A fragment describes ta, Poughkeepsie, and Boston courting a twelve mile railway scheme. It hints the New York and New England Railroad may cross the Hudson and reach coal fields soon. The piece contrasts expectations with a jab at Athenians and notes coal cars use Russia duck material.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poughkeepsie
Boston
New York and
New England
Hudson
Russia
Livingstone Journal Describes Brutal Slave Executions
Dr Livingstone recounts in Africa encounters with slaves killed by tying a woman by the neck to a tree after she could not keep up with the gang. He notes others were killed likewise as punishment or to prevent ownership transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tor
Resignation of Butler and insults to Congress
The passage criticizes General Butler for independence and impudence as his term ends. It cites his attack on Congress during the Pacific Mail subsidy investigation and notes Dawes and the Basox district firing its Lowell representative. It laments Benjamin’s influence on New Hampshire and Bloomington as well as the public reception of his “blushing honors.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Congress
Dawes
Massachusetts
Basox
Lowell
New Hampshire
Benjamin
Town Council and Probate Court to Meet in County Chamber
Recapitulation of real estate sales during the year shows seventy two deeds totaling 184 416 dollars in 1873. Comparisons list sales by year from 1870 to 1873 with totals ranging from 89 942 to 184 416 dollars. An advisory note promotes patent solicitor R H Eddy of Boston for patent services and guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uyvere
Grant and the Currency Bill Debate
The text contends that General Grant would not have vetoed the Currency Bill before his term, arguing for unfettered executive power as a bulwark against legislative corruption. It laments the risk to executive freedom from re election, and ends with a village newspaper quip about Col. Jo Meek promising revelations on mining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant
AEG
Oregon
Meek
Governor Dix Refusal of Pardon Draws Regret Across Empire State
A letter editorial lashes Governor Dix for not pardoning Stokes and urges his successor to follow the stance. The writer predicts regret over Dix retirement and calls for a tenure that pleases the people of New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dix
Stokes
Empire
Evening schools of this town begin second term
The second term of the town evening schools will commence on Monday evening next. Christmas services were held at St Michael's Church at eleven o'clock in the forenoon. The King Philip Steam Fire Engine Co No 1 will hold its annual meeting for election of officers next Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Michael’s Church
King Philip Steam Fire Engine Co. No. 1
Augustus Durfee
Advent
Mor‘tow
Hydraulick Engine & Hose Co
Spencer Rounds
John V. Lewis
James N. Bullock
Charles V. Perry
Frank Spencer
James Start
John Lawton
Axmen
Alvin Cole
Theodore Rawson
Henry Goff, Jr
Stephen C. Williston
Wm. H. Munro
Benj. Bosworth
Mosemen
HH. L. D'Costa
James Goff
Horace Thatcher
Gerald Downey
Water Bennet
Theodore Gladding
George Dimon
Charles Downing
JIE
Bristol Gas Light Co
Schooner D M Anthony Ships Coal for Boston
The schooner D. M. Anthony under Captain McLean of Fall River left port Tuesday evening for Baltimore to load coal destined for Boston after layup of a few weeks at the harbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M. Anthony
McLean
Fall River
Baltimore
Boston
Deputy Sheriff of Bristol County Named
Mr. Lyman B. Bosworth accepted the required band and his engagement as Deputy Sheriff of Bristol County on Monday last. The appointment meets general favor, and he is expected to be an efficient officer. A watch meeting was held at the State Street M E Church vestry Thursday night to welcome the new year, ending shortly after midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Eddy
State Street
Boston
Patent Office
Mr. Eddy
Eddy
Lyman B. Bosworth
Bristol County
State Street M. E
B. J. Munro
Isaiah HH. Davis
Davis
James P. Lewis
Rudolph Yeizer
John Hazard
James A. Tanner
N. C. Bedell
G. Budell
Silas H. Munro
William H. Church
S. B. M.read
Phemise
John Conpery
Dennis
Q’mara
Mellowsniz
S. B. M. Reed
Nathaniel S. Greene
Charles S. Tourtellot
Austin Williams
Hinc Q Eleck
Avitnéssea
Providence
Christmas services at St Marys Church Wood Street
The Christmas services at St Marys Church Wood Street included masses at seven, eight thirty, and ten in the morning, a sermon by Rev Charles McCallion of the Hartford diocese, and vesper services at three oclock PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s Church
Wood Street
Charles McCallion
Diocese of
Hartford
Christmas events and library notes at local churches
The Total Abstinence Society at St Marys Church reports a basement room and a library of over three hundred volumes now available to members. The Congregational Church marks January 4 as a day of prayer with services at 11 am 3 pm and 7:30 pm and Sabbath School Christmas festival and gifts at South Christian Church. A gift of a gold watch worth about three hundred dollars was given to Mr J Henry Weed by National Rubber Company workers. First Baptist Sabbath School held a Christmas festival with decorated rooms gifts and refreshments for all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Total Abstinence Society
St. Mary’s Church
Wood Street
Socity
Congregational Church
Grsow
J. Henry Weed
National Rubber Company
Drunken Row Over Christmas Night Disturbance
A Friday evening disturbance occurred at a north State street building described as a club room. Damage to interior fixtures included two broken windows and numerous engaged individuals were impaired. Observers report more intoxicated persons on Christmas night than in years past.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Street
State Board Examiners Appointed By Trustees
From a circular issued by the State Normal School Trustees the State Board of Examiners was recently appointed including A. D. Nickerson Esq and Rev C J White of Providence County Col Thomas W Higginson Newport County Hon Rowland G Hazard of Washington County Gen Thomas W Chase Kent County and N J Miller Bristol County The State Street M E Sunday School festival was held in the vestry room last Tuesday evening with singing prayer and recitations by scholars Refreshments of cake oranges apples etc were served and the exercises closed with the doxology under the supervision of Superintendent F A Warner The gathering drew a large crowd and passed off pleasantly
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Christian Church
State Street M. E
F. A. Warner
St Michael's Sunday School Festival at Town Hall
The St Michael's Sunday School festival was held in Town Hall Saturday evening. The hall was decorated with evergreen and five Christmas trees on the platform held many gifts. Rev. G L Locke distributed the presents to teachers and scholars after prayer and carols. A large crowd attended and were well supplied with refreshments, making the event pleasant for all participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Michael’s
Town Hall
G. L. Locke
Real Estate Transactions in December Report
Real estate transfers include Francis Boorn selling a Thames Street property with dwelling to John M. Stowe for 2750 dollars. James B T Chace and Annie A Chace sold their interest in two dwelling houses and land on State Street between High and Hope, plus three State Street lots between Hope and Thames, to Horatio N. Tinkham for 100 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Boorn
John M. Stowe
Thames Street
John Street
James 8. T. Chace
Annie A. Chace
Horatio N. Tinkham
State Street
High and
Hope Streets
Hove
Thames Streets
Week of Prayer union meetings announced
The town pastors have arranged a week of prayer with gatherings daily at 7 30 P M from Tuesday January 6 at First Baptist Church Wednesday 7 at State Street M E Church Thursday 7 at St Michael's Church Friday 8 at Congregational Saturday 9 at South Christian Church The plan outlines each church hosting a session of the series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
State Street M
St. Michael's Church
Congregational Church
Sf South Christian Church
Officers Elected at United Brothers Lodge No 11 Meeting
At the United Brothers Lodge No 11 regular meeting held at Odd Fellows Hall last Tuesday evening, officers for the next six months were elected. M G Moles Wood is Master, William Garlay is Vice Grand, Ellery W Greene is Ruler, William H Coggeshall is Guardian, Nathanis S Greeny is Treasurer, Howard W Brotsen, William J Miller, and Hiram Frisbie are Stewards. Also note advertising for Plantation flavored cigars at Mr Bedell's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. F
United Brothers Lodge
Odd Fellows Hall
M. G
Moles Wood
V. G
Willian Garlay
Ellery W. Greene
Filliam He H- Coggeshal
Nathanis S. Greeny
Tristées
Howard W. Brotsen
Willliam J. Miller, Hiram, Frisbie
Isristol 1874 Mortality Bill with Names and Causes
The 1874 Isristol mortality roll records 100 deaths, up five from 1873, listing ages from under 1 to over 90 and including 21 American born, 82 foreign and mixed parentage, with 50 to 80 year olds most represented. Causes include consumption, pneumonia, infantile weakness, and heart disease. notable names include Ellen Sullivan 80, Priscilla Darling 90, Ruth Wolf 87, Jonathan Reynolds 74, and several others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isristol
Ellen Sullivan
Aorilla Matterson
Priscilla Darling
Honora Berkley
Ruth B. D Wolf
William Diman
Nancy Coggeshall
Joby Haskell
Mehilable W. May
Lydia B. Fates
Martha “Alger
Lucy Munro
Eliza C. Turner
Jonathan Reynolds
Ruth B. Bosworth
Sylvia J. Cushman
Andrew Rohen
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Pristol Phearnix
Ginal
Phan
Iivto Vietlands
Fernando Woods
Hays
Washington
Jefferson
Thia
Joe
Spriggins
Mercy
Deacon Lake
Jodt Street
Zwei Bruders
Munro,t
Mr. Bedell
Wright Gillies & Bro
New York
Literary Notices
Science OF Hearts
Waisan
Dingle Pumbere
S R Wells
Broadway
Phrenological Journal
LIFE
Ejtome
Jewell
Charlotte Cushman
Tom Lopper
Cupid
Don Carvioa
Spain
Petrait
R Wells
N C. Bedell
Didly
Ss. D. Howe
Howee
N.C. Bedell
Schenck
Schender & Son N. E
Philo
Quincr
Bosrtex
Boscheo
Germany
Wm. Buffington
WM. H. Richards
M.D
Oda Fellows Building
Bradford Street
A. Fleur
G.P. Barnes
Wardwell Streets
Wardwell Street
McCoo
James McCool
Sullivan
John Sullivan
Hazard
Sist
Fowler Hazard
Dana
Warren
Dor
Walter
Francis E
Mary R. Dana
Mary R
Francis
Phoenix Marine Journal
Port of
Durfee
Gannon
Barden
Schr Brasson
Clarke
Phenix
Mason
French
Alexandria
National Rubber
Caroline
Dyer
B. Durfee
Borden
Chief
Terry
K. Yorden
Durfea
Duefee
B. Borden
R. Borden
Fin Fall River
Pratt
Astral
SAFIZ
THE
Chas
Phat
Fulton ST
Oliver Johnson & Co
Rhode
Sha
Java
Rio
Cotec
Lulk
J A. Miller
WM. J. Miller
Charles W. Perry
Warner
Constitution
Westminster Street
Execur Torok
Ruth Bb. Dewoli
John A Munro
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