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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1870
Page
2
An American necrology surveys notable deaths of the year across politics navy army education and journalism. It highlights Ex Presidents, generals, editors, authors like Felt and Cozzens, George Peabody, Henry Raymond, and the lasting impact of their works and benefactions.
The Providence Journal marked its fiftieth anniversary by republishing the first issue from January 3, 1820, recalling its early name Manufacturers and Farmers Journal and Providence and Pawtucket Advertiser. The paper praises its long flourishing run and cites lifelong readers and early editors.
The Eastern Railroad Company provides the train from Portland to Peabody for the burial. Two fast cars from the Salem Car Works will serve as funeral cars, one for the body and the other for the mourning group and guard. Both cars will be simplified and draped in mourning to suit the grave occasion.
A European group forms a joint stock company with half a million dollars to profit from expected rise in US government bonds. They claim debt reduction via surplus revenue could push bond values to par in 15 to 23 years, boosting shareholder fortunes.
The Interior Department reports unsold and unappropriated public land by state. Florida shows 1 728.06 acres, Louisiana 6 491.00, Alabama 4 728 517, Missouri 4 728 517, Arkansas 1 107.077, total 17 479.619 acres. Nine states Virginia West Virginia North Carolina South Carolina Georgia Texas Kentucky and Tennessee have no public lands.
Letters from Texas describe an unprecedented migration surge into the state, with newcomers moving mainly to northern and northwestern counties. They become grain farmers, boosting regional output and raising prices for various kinds.
The Navy Department states no delay in the Daren Ship Canal expedition with vessels ordered to be ready for sea from January 15 to January 20. The fleet will proceed to support the current needs of the work and Congress will be called if additional funds are required.
A collection of brief items reports odd happenings from 1869 including a prize chowder in Strattonport, a long list of local incidents in New Bedford and Boston, militia escorts for remains, counterfeit Fifties warnings, and varied anecdotes about cities, weather, and industry. The notes mix humor, crime, and local color with scattered dates and places.
Regular monthly session of the Town Council and Court of Probate was held in the Council Chamber. Wills of Martin King and Sarah Peck were presented or proved, and multiple guardianships and administrations were examined, allowed, and continued with notices and bond requirements. The meeting adjourned to Monday the 17th at seven o clock.
The Pawtucket Gazette and Chronicle changed hands at year start with A. P. Nickerson and J. S. Sibley announced as the new proprietors.
At a meeting held at their Hall on Tuesday evening the company elected officers for the year. William J Darling was chosen Foreman and James F Stetson Lieut. James F Stoughton 1st Assistant, John I Adams 2d Assistant, Charles F I Whedon 1st Pipeman, S Albert Seely 2d Pipeman, Frank J Gladding Clerk, James F Goff Orderly, Charles S Cummings George S Luther Edward Bo Meriggs Henry Doty Suction Hosemen, John R Slade Jr George S Slocum Louis M Gareler William Rawson Leading Hosemen. The resolution adding Lieutenant to Article 2d of the By-Laws passed unanimously.
At the annual meeting held January 4 1870 at their Hall High and Church streets the following officers were elected for the year: Foreman George W Simmons 1st Assistant Richard B Franklin 2nd Assistant George H Douglass 1st Pipeman Thomas D Allen 2nd Pipeman Charles S Allen Clerk Joseph B Burgess Suction Toseman 1st Daniel W Coggeshall 2d Benjamin Manchester 3d William A Munro 4th Benjamin T Munro Leaning Hosemen 1st Wm H Dunbar 2d John P Simmons 3d Alonzo Pierce 4th William A Manchester Std Samuel Douglass 6th George P Dunbar
Dreapnoveut Hook and Ladder Company No 1 held its annual meeting at Firemen's Hall on Wednesday evening last to elect officers. Officers elected include Foreman William H. Mitchell First Assistant John I. Mott Second Assistant George E. Wilkinson Clerk George A. Peckham and Orderly Warren Weeden.
The well known Dr J C Gallup has completed arrangements for extracting teeth without pain by nitrous oxide gas. The method offers safety and fewer disagreeable effects than ether or chloroform and public attention is drawn to Dr Gallup's experience in using it successfully.
King Philip Fire Engine Co. No. 4 hosts its fourteenth annual Ball at Armory Hall on State Street Friday evening. Music by Herrick and Greene's Quadrule Band will accompany the event.
The piece records deaths from Typhoid Fever numbered at six with nationalities noted including French English and American and traces monthly death counts. it also mentions Scarlet Fever fatalities and a January to May timeline. It describes a lecture by Rev J O Stockbridge on a Week in Athens and previews upcoming talks and a church fundraising tea and exhibition linked to the First Baptist Church.
The brig Condova under Captain Charles D. Eddy arrived from Matanzas with a full cargo of new crop Muscovado molasses after sailing from Cuba on November 4. The ship completed the round voyage in thirty three days, discharging at Railroad wharf. Captain Fadily reports a severe gale off Long Estland with heavy seas.
The sugar refiners Haugh N Camp & Co announced failure on Tuesday causing local excitement. Liabilities are reported at 640000 with large assets. About forty workers were discharged while the refinery remains in operation. suspension likely temporary. News reports note sympathy for Mr Camp and liberal offers from merchants, including a $100000 bid.
A severe south east wind struck last Sunday about six in the morning and lasted about twenty four hours with heavy rain. No damage to ships or wharves was reported though several trees felled, including those previously toppled in last September’s storm.
The Bristol Cornet Band intends a Fair and Promenade Concert at Town Hall on the 25th and 26th instants. Proceeds will fund repairing and furnishing their Band room. Full particulars wire given next week.
James Rogers, once reported missing in Providence, is employed in a town mill. He says he left the city after suffering ill treatment.
A union prayer meeting will be held at the rooms of the Young Men’s Christian Association this Saturday evening at half past seven o’clock. All are invited.
The Bristol Artillery and the Bristol Light Infantry held a military ball on New Year's Eve, continuing the local tradition of formal gatherings for service members.
The letter contends the sidewalk between Briator Neck and private land is an inherited, natural condition not a public repair. It argues the railroad must use the path for material access and that blocking it would hurt proprietors. Pedestrians suffer only temporarily from ongoing private work as the sidewalk will be repaired by those active in the area.
The General Assembly will convene in Providence next Monday. Details on agenda and participants were not disclosed in the available text.
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