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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1872
Page
2
This editorial reflects on the murder of James Fisk Jr. by an assassin, condemning the act as foul murder and urging full legal penalties. It contrasts Fisk’s ambitious career and wealth with calls for virtue and public safety, warning against rash speculation and immorality.
The article discusses reforming New York City politics under a mayor facing impeachment shadow. Reformers work slowly but bravely to purge corruption, studying public life to inform sentiment and strengthen citizen support. It links NYC reform to national ethics, describing corruption as a widespread miasma and reform as frost clearing it away.
The Woonsocket Patriot debuted in quarto form last week, printed on new type. The paper is large with wide circulation and is conducted in a very able manner.
The twenty seventh annual meet ing of the Rhode Island Institution of Instruction will be held in Roger Williams Hall Providence next Thursday Friday and Saturday.
The piece describes a so called city fever sweeping Boston and nearby towns Newton and Brookline. It contrasts Massachusetts towns' desire to become cities with Rhode Island pride in old town status. It warns against Boston expansion swallowing the Puritan State from the Bay to the New York line.
The AtlanticCable may grant ecclesiastical sway as New York seeks Old World pastors for city pulpits. A bold plan to accept invitations via electricity envisions “lightning ministers” who reply instantly and preach with thrilling discourses. The piece notes the era’s pace and questions if lightning is too fast for sacred calls.
The piece argues the Anti Grant movement lacks vigor and warns the opposition to view President Grant as honest. It critiques Butler's Fishery, the Sumner Trumbull alliance, and anti war Democrats as superficial, predicting the opposition will become a costly, transient folly inactive in leadership and rank and file.
Mr Thomas Gallagher aged 77 from Natick Rhode Island died suddenly on Wednesday morning after waking briefly cold then returning to bed. His wife aged 65, sick in bed, asked for him and died about three quarters of an hour later, reportedly saying it was a long sleep.
A collection of satirical fables and quips. It pairs marriage for love with folly and utility of year end promises. It contrasts beauty with fashion and critics public figures like New York judges while offering wry lines on crime, luck, and reform.
The Bristol Light Infantry held a social at their Armory on Wood Street last Friday evening. Quickstep Engine Company No. 2 hosted a grand firemen's ball at the Artillery's Armory on Friday evening the 5th instant.
A nine month old calf raised by Mr. Benjamin R. Wilson of this town was killed on Tuesday last and dressed weight reported at five hundred eighty pounds.
The event proceeded as announced, a grand ball and wedding held Thursday evening at Armory Wall with a supper in the basement.
The third annual ball of Babbitt Post No. 4 G. A. R. will be held in the Artillery's Armory on State Street next Friday evening. Music will be provided by Brown & Reeves Orchestra.
A man was found lying dead drunk about ten minutes after twelve o'clock last Saturday night on Bradford street near the Congregational Church. A bystander carried him to his home with some difficulty.
A telegram from Ilavana on Saturday last reports the death of Captain Sherman of the schooner James A. Brown which arrived at the port on the 24th ultimo. Sherman was a native of Mattapoiset Massachusetts and leaves a large family.
Gardner W. Sisson was examined Friday for the robbery of Dr. Clarke on the 28th ultimo. He was bound over for trial in the next March term of the Supreme Court, with bonds set at one thousand dollars, which he could not procure, and was recommitted to jail.
The schooner George W Whitford commanded by Captain Eddy dragged anchors in a gale last Saturday evening and ran ashore at the south part of town below Fort Rounds. She floated off on Monday morning with no material damage and sailed to St Johns Porto Rico on Friday with a cargo of produce.
Mr John M Stowe keeper of the fish market at Church street sent five large clams to our office on Wednesday. Each clam measured six inches long and four and a half inches wide on the shell and weighed about one pound. They were dug that day near Pine Hill by Edward Card. Stowe has about twenty more of the same kind at his market.
A State Street Sabbath School class presented Mrs Phebe F Greene with a handsome lamp as a token of affection. The party gathered at her Bradford street home with invited friends, sharing a speech, refreshments and song for a festive evening.
An attempted burglary at the Monro farm south of Crooked Lane disrupted a Saturday morning as a would be intruder pounded doors and windows at the Spencer Rounds and Mrs Lindsay residence. After threats of shooting, the trespasser fled the scene.
Mr J Prescott Eldridge the Delineator of the Language of the Passions presents dramatic and poetical renderings in Town Hall on Wednesday evening next the 17th instant. Edwin Forrest endorses his ability and John B Gough compares him to other great orators and tragedians. Strong press recommendations expect a full house.
The regular annual meeting of King Philip Steamer No 1 was held at their Hall on Tuesday evening. Ex-Captain William J. Darling chaired. R. Rh. Magee was chosen secretary. Officers elected included Foreman James F Stoughton First Assistant James Anderson Second Assistant John L H Adams Clerk Richard R Magee First Pipeman Charles F Brown Second Pipeman Edward B Meiggs.
The Week of Prayer program lists nightly meetings through Sunday Jan 14 in town churches. Topics include faith and unity, thanksgiving, repentance, family and youth prayers, prayers for leaders and nations, and a call for global evangelism and revival.
Fall River mourns Captain William H. Borden long trusted master of the Canonicus who died in France while seeking renewed health. The Town Council met Friday to resume temperance discussions and, after a lengthy session, recessed until Monday at eight for a conference with the Y M C A committee.
Citizens urge nonpartisan action to curb liquor dens and reform Bristol. Council leaders admit need for stricter measures but lament lack of public support, urging calm, factual debate and joint effort. Also notes Steam FISHING Co stockholders meet in Providence with Ospray results and a new vessel the Cormorant planned.
The General Advertiser notes in Providence praises the Bristol Paenix for resuming regular issues after years away. It commends improvements in its mechanics and the overall success of the publication under its proprietor, urging liberal support from readers.
A reader responds to a Dec 30 article titled Night Thoughts and A Lament about Juniper Hall Cemetery. The writer contests claims of wholesale cedar slaughter and argues cedars remain, noting replacement by spruce, Cyprus, and hemlock trees. The piece ends with a plea to visit the site and observe the evergreens.
List of students in Fall term honor rolls across town schools. First Grammar School includes Frank L Bourn John Christie Henry B Diman William Frisbie Charles F. Sandford Henry J. Campbell Lydia S C Alen Lilly M Perry Ada C Munro Annie M Rogers Flora A Bo Sherman. Second Grammar School Hattie B Burns Clinton Sandem Mary E Mott Thomas Mckale Joanna Nevin William R Peck Abby Coggeshall Charles C Wilson Edward Warner. First Intermediate John Flynn Earnest Garder Oscar Harte Henry Darling Potter Dimond Nannie Briggs Ella Pierce Jennie Pettey. North Primary Annie Mainee John Lanning Amelia Schneider Willie Henderson Delia Johnson Tommy Ienderson John Welch.
OF 3 BEACON STREET BOSTON will be at the CITY HOTEL on Thursday Friday and Saturday January 11 12 and 13 where he can be consulted on.
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