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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1872
Page
2
A memorial on the passing of elder family members contrasts with a public editorial defending the President. The piece mourns grandparents with keepsakes and quiet loss, then argues for measured praise of the administration and honesty over political trickery.
A humorous notice invites many youths to seek a comfortable, well paid occupation that keeps them well dressed and indulging in cigars and drinks. It teases a reformist stance while praising convivial habits and indicates a wave of funded idleness.
The article notes Russia’s calm take on the U S recall of Ambassador Catacazy. It argues Washington rightly objected to the envoy’s insults while recognizing the president’s right to select diplomatic company. The Grand Duke’s visit is cited as evidence of fair treatment between powers.
The New Hampshire Senator’s recent remarks counter GOP opposition to Grant’s re election. The piece argues that Republicans in Congress remain united and that Democratic hopes for party disruption have failed, as sentiment and action push toward Grant’s continued presidency despite dissenting outlets like the New York World.
In his annual message the Minnesota Governor decries easy parental evasion of responsibility for troubled youths sent to the Reform School. He urges that all parents be required to cover their sons' expenses while they receive education there to curb abuse and public cost.
The Post Office Department will issue a circular directing postmasters to take mutilated currency for postage at face value if no more than two fifths is missing. Such currency will not be paid out again. mutilated notes can be sent to the Treasury with five dollar minimums for replacement.
President Grant declares his mind is clear he will dismiss any officer connected with irregularities in New York. He says no Senate report or proof is needed to justify a change and urges purification of the customs service. He adds Senators share the goal and he will do his part.
The article warns that Utah's admission could bring a Mormon majority to control political institutions and shape domestic life to a Mormon model. It cautions leaders' character may vary and some will support the system for personal gains despite misgivings about the reform's benefits.
The Chicago Times mocks a group claiming to aid Chicago by selling at ten times cost. It ridicules their promised restoration of Chicago’s glory and notes they seek profits of up to four hundred percent on doors, roofs, sashes, and flues.
The New York Herald notes the Ohio Law supplants the Maine Law as the temperance standard in the West. It is described as a punitive measure targeting the maker of the drunken man, reflecting a shift in alcohol regulation rhetoric.
The schooner Mediator under Captain McLane arrived Saturday morning with a cargo of produce en route to Havana. Elder A B Warner of Providence is to preach at Advent Chapel tomorrow from morning through evening.
Retired town relic once huge success and frequent weekly feature is now nearly forgotten, fading from casual mention as memories of its era wane.
Reverend Daxter of the Baptist Church Warren preached in the Congregational Church on Sunday last in exchange with Reverend J. P. Lane.
The children's service at St Michaels Church Sunday afternoon raised about 125 dollars for the Epiphany offering.
At the Metacom Debating Club the topic for next Tuesday evening asks whether civilization tends to abolish military ambition. The discussion invites members to weigh historical trends and future possibilities.
The King Philip Steam Fire Engine Co. No. 1 plans its sixteenth annual ball at the Artillery Armory on Friday evening the 26th instant.
Large crowds attended nightly meetings across multiple churches during the week of prayer last week, with strong interest and participation reported at each venue.
The ice at the head of State street reservoir has provided good skating for many days this winter attracting hundreds who enjoy the sport and improve their skills.
The O. M. G. Club plans a grand leap year party in the Artillery's Armory on a evening next week. The note asks “Aren't those white aprons splendid.”
Captain Eaton steered the schooner William G. R. Mowry from this port on Wednesday evening bound for Cienfuegos Cuba with a cargo of produce chiefly onions and potatoes.
Mr Allen T Usher Jr presided at the Y M C A meeting in the hall of Steamer No 1 last Sunday evening. A large crowd attended the gathering.
Rev. Henry Hibben of the Warren Methodist Church preached at the State Street Mr. E. Church in morning and afternoon Sunday in an exchange with Rev. E. M. Smith.
The Boston Transcript reports a successful experimenters claim a white meal from Rhode Island white corn yields superior griddle cakes. The piece notes Bristol Ferry is needed to access the pure article.
A light snow spell lingered from Tuesday into Wednesday, ending with a brief storm in the evening. The snowfall averaged about three inches, described as beautiful yet modest in depth.
The Public Ledger Almanac published by George W. Childs of Philadelphia is provided free to Ledger subscribers with over ninety thousand copies printed. The editor thanks Mr. Childs for the copy and notes the book is full of valuable information.
The twenty seventh annual meeting of the R.& Institute of Instruction began at Roger Williams Hall Providence on Thursday. It will close after morning exercises at nine o'clock including devotional by Rev G C Currie officer elections business resolutions lecture by Prof Monroe closing addresses and adjournment.
A second, bigger belt was produced at the National Rubber Company Works for Richard Levick, Esq. of Philadelphia. It measures 175 feet long, four feet wide, and half an inch thick, weighs two thousand pounds, and is uniform in thickness and blemish free.
Mr N P Boyer senior publisher of the American Stock Journal touring Europe praised Lucerne for stock feeding and imported a large lot for free distribution to American farmers. Subscribers may request small sample packages by postage paid mail to N P Boyer & Co Parkesburg Chester Co Penn. They also offer Chester county oat varieties and Alsike clover samples. Over one hundred thousand free samples were sent last year.
Meetings will be held tomorrow evening by the Y M C A at Steamer No 1 hall and at the N E District school house presided by J C Haddock and at the Middle District school house presided by Charles H Spooner. The series began Monday in State Street M E Church vestry rooms and has grown in interest and attendance. No meetings are planned for this Saturday afternoon and evening but will likely resume next week.
The First Baptist Church parsonage was dedicated Thursday evening with Rev. H. M. Jones in residence. Rev. Dr. Shepard and Rev. Jones spoke, Rev. Mr. Andem offered prayer, and attendees enjoyed social converse and singing before retiring.
The writer warns that rising generations may fall to intemperance unless streams of vice are cut off. Public sentiment is too indifferent to this evil and selfish gain drives methods that succeed. Leaders and citizens share responsibility for shaping youths and opposing harm.
About thirty members were added to the Bristol Train of Artillery at a recent meeting. They aim to fill ranks to eighty or one hundred, building a first class military organization that the town should be proud of. Citizens should support the effort, with pecuniary help if needed to stabilize the company.
Vericus urges action after detailing multiple Bristol natives found drunk on Bradford and Thames streets. The notes mention arrests, a street fight on State Street, and a drunken disturbance during worship, calling for public attention to the issue.
The Yankee under Elisha Snow in May 1813 reports taking several prizes while at sea from Bristol. Highlights include boarding the Earl Camden renamed and sailing to Bermuda with fourteen aboard, capturing the brig Elizabeth from St Salvador, and prize crews placed aboard Watson and Mariner. Also notes the Ceres from Londonderry and the Mariner from Jamaica.
A collection of aphoristic lines on charity, integrity, and social habits. Reflections touch on benevolence, gas bills, honesty, punctuality, and appearances, with wry observations about human folly and pretension.
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