Patriotic duty and political peril in 19th century rhetoric
A dense political piece argues citizens must actively engage in national affairs to defend liberty. It warns against demagogues tied to corruption, cites Horace Greeley and Tammany influence, and calls for firm support of Grant while condemning reformers allied with the Democrats. Saintly rhetoric contrasts with warnings of greed and spoils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Metropolis
Erie Railway
Tammany
New York
Wweed
Hall
Gould
Norace Greeley
Democracy
Confederacy
Grant
Ulysses S. Grant
Horace Greeley
Mr. Greeley
Democratic Party
Baltimore
Greeley
Executive
U. S. Grant
New Yorker Demokrat
Abend Zeitung
Wilson
Sage of Chappaqua Faces Flattery Over Nomination
The piece laments the fictional politicking around a presidential nomination every four years. It imagines how the Sage of Chappaqua would react to eager supporters from North and South and mocks the idea of coronation as a political feast. It implies advisers and flatterers would seek power if crowned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sage of
Chappaqua
Uncle Sam
Dusting and feeding habits of fowls in gardens
Fowls typically dust in one area and scratching hinges on available food. They do not work long for no reward and should receive grain. Do not rely entirely on insects. There is excessive prejudice against fowls in ornamental, vegetable, or fruit gardens.
Goatsaddle Theft During Odd Fellows Repairs
A local note reports the theft of a goatsaddle amid repairs on the Odd Fellow's building as residents discuss incidents and ongoing work. The item drew attention alongside a first class concert by the Hoffman troupe and a berry report from Prudence Island noting large blackberries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prudence
Rainy Showers Endanger Town Streets and Budget
Heavy showers strain the town as streets suffer damage and costly repairs loom. Officials warn that restoring roads will require substantial labor and funds.
Reverend T M May Preaches at Memorial Chapel
The Rev T M May a graduate of Andover Theological Seminary preached last Sunday evening in the Congregational Memorial Chapel. Northerly winds this past week scattered the menhaden in local waters leaving fishermen comparatively idle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. May
Andover Theological Seminary
Congregational Memorial Chapel
Bathing Houses Open For Season On Constitution Street
The bathing houses near Constitution street open for the season. Parties may be accommodated on application to Dennis Conway who resides nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constitution Street
Dennis Conway
State Street M. E. Sunday School Excursion to Halsey Farm
The State Street M E Sunday School plans an excursion to Halsey Farm on Tuesday next. An excursion train leaves at 9 oclock in the morning with reduced fare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Street
M. E
Halsey Farm
Baptism by immersion for three candidates at Constitution Street shore
Rev. E. M. Smith of State Street M. E. Church administered baptism by immersion to three candidates at the shore near Constitution Street last Sunday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constitution Street
E. M. Smith
State Street
M. E. Church
Rev T W Sheppard to Deliver YMCA Monthly Discourse
The Rev T W Sheppard is expected to deliver the monthly discourse for the Young Men's Christian Association tomorrow evening at the First Baptist Church. Services start at 8 o clock with collection as usual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Sheppard
Young Men's Christian Association
First Baptist Church
Juniper Hill Cemetery
Young Men’s Christian Association
WM. E Fales
Rev T W Sheppard to Speak at First Baptist Church
Rev T W Sheppard of Phenix will occupy the pulpit tomorrow at the usual morning service. Sunday school starts at 2 30 and runs one hour followed by a discourse on the lesson. All are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Sheppard
Phenix
First Baptist Church
Bristol Cornet Band to Play Weekly Open Air Evenings
The Bristol Cornet Band will perform in an open public space each Wednesday evening from next week through the last week of September. Funds needed for expenses were raised by subscription, with Sheriff Pearce circulating the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Cornet
Jolly Jack Brig Frances Survivors Bounty Hint
Mr Sanford Pearse says three crew members of the brig Frances, first whaling vessel from this port, may receive a bounty for their services on that voyage to the whaling waters. Exact payment time not yet decided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanford Pearse
Frances
Jolly Jack
Schooner George W Whitford Returns With Salt Cargo
The schooner George W Whitford under Captain Eddy from Turks Island arrived this morning with six thousand bushels of salt and scrap iron. On the voyage from Salt Key it touched Grand Turk where thirty turtles weighing ten to sixty pounds were added. The turtles were landed and sent to Providence. the schooner remains at anchor in the harbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Whitford
Eddy
Turks Island
Salt Key
Grand Turk
Providence
Distinguished visitors grace our town this week
Notable guests included Hon. Joseph Coward Viscount Asbury of England and Captain William Watson of the Cunard Royal Mail Steamship Parthia. They were hosted by William E. Fales and praised the town and surrounding scenery during their stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Coward
Viscount Asbury
England
William Watson
Cunard Royal Mail
Parthia
William E. Fales
Cassell's Illustrated Self Explaining Bible For Townists
In our town Cassell's Illustrated Self Explaining Bible is praised for its Old and New Testaments, marginal notes and references, and rich subject facsimiles. Printed on excellent paper and bound in French morocco with full gilt, it is sold by subscription via a local agent, with many locals already signing up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cassell
Morocco
Graves
Dyer Bros
Providence
Tragic Harbor Drowning In Providence Sailboat Accident
John McGaughny of Providence drowned when a crowded small sailboat capsized near Pappasquash shore during a return trip from town. Eleven from Providence had visited earlier. McGaughny was the main support of a widowed mother. Body recovered Monday. coroner deemed no inquest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McGaughny
Providence
Pappasquash
McGauhny
C. F. Herreshoff
McGaughny
Munro
Byfield Legacy and Bristol History Recalled in Sketches
The article preserves Francis Brinley's vindication of Nathl Byfield Civil Judge, noting his unsullied record on appeal and opposition to Salem Witchcraft. It records Byfield's Bristol school lands, gifts to town archives, and epitaphs, with details of his will and estate in Boston. It also covers Mrs Deborah Byfield, Mrs Sarah Byfield, and notes on John Laffin, Saffin, and Thomas Saffin, plus future research plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Bristol
Byfield
Saffin
Court of Arbitration
Boston
Fort Hill
Beacon Street
Cambridge Street
New England
Maine
Vermont
Cambridge
Park Street Church
Lyrph
Mr. Byfield
Mather Byles
Deborah Byfield
Carrain Thomas Clarke
Sarah Byfield
Weekly News
Liect. Gov. Dummmer
His Majesty’s Council
Belcher
Tater
Charles Cuauncy
James
Providence
Christ
John Laffin
Scituate
Board of Selectmen
Martha Willett
Cart
Thomas Willett
Plymouth
1St Church
Narragansett
King’ S Province
William
Increase Mather
Gov. Dudley
Evizapria Swcet
Peter Lincet
Sarrin
Rebecca Lee
Samu. Lee
Mass
Miss Lee
Cotton Mather
JosEvit Baxter
Medfield
Thomas Sarfin
Sar ¥Rin
Stepney Church Yard
England
Mgr. Lee
Addison
Spectator
Hist & Antiq
S.g.drake
Chauncy
Savage
Gen’l
Providence Supreme Court rules on William Coggeshall case
In Rhode Island, the Supreme Court held administrator Bourne may seek an accounting from the life tenant Hall for William Coggeshall’s support after the widow’s death in 1841. The decision supports calculating only the support drawn from Coggeshall’s other estate, while leaving the staleness issue to future review. The ruling cites Durfee and Potter with the opinion noting the Bridge of Sighs and Jamaica Ginger line as contemporaneous commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Z. E. Jameson
New England
Rhode Island
M. E
Josephus Gooding
Warren
R. I
Crane's Lane
Providence
Davis
J. R. Gardner
England
Supreme Court
Justice Durfee
Justice Potter
Philip B. Bourne
Benjamin Hall
Bristol County
William Coggeshall
William
George
Miss Sawyer and Dr Walker's Bitters Endorsed by Watchman
The Watchman notes Miss Sawyer of Rockland Maine as a benevolent donor and confirms her identity and esteem. It highlights the popularity of the Salve recipe she gave and claims wider demand and improved sales due to newspaper exposure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Sawyer
Mr. Robbins
Rockland
Miss 8
Baptist Church
Miss S
Watchman
Sawyer
SQUIBS on Liberty and Law Defender and Various Aphorisms
A collection of quips and observations on politics society and daily life. Items mock fashion, liberalism, quackery and warming weather while noting the humor of public figures and the era. Mentions N. G. and Tammany with wry takes on patriotism recreation and shifts in opinion.
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Bristol Bhank
Stokes
Fisk
Mansfield
the Hoffman
Williams
Jamaica
Liberty and Law
Foun
White House
N. G
Schenck
Genriongn
Girard House
Marlboro’ Hotel
Andy
Insane Asylum
East
J. H. Schenck & Son
Sixth and Arch Streets
Philadelphia
Penn
George C. Goodwin & Co
Hanover Street
John F. Henry
College Place
Literary Notices
Neto Health Monthly
A. D. Rockwell
M.D
Department of Agriculture
S. R. Wells
Broadway
DR. Graves
Bounn—Wardwell
Rey Dr Shepard
William I Bourn
Sarah F. Wardwell
Henry Wardwell
Waster
Arces
Fall River
John Waster
Philomena Argus
Redfern
Richard Redfern
Tilley
Newport
Lydia G
Aaron S. Tilley
Phoenix Marine Journal
Port of
Durfee
Geo
Canonicus
Orswell
Hazard
Dickens
Stonington
Chief
Sherman
Olive
Morris
Rocky Point
St. Michael’s Church
Ee M. Pearse
Nathaniel Manchester
Central Grocery
Fruil
State and Hope Sts
Bristol, R. 1
State and
Hope Streets
Fish & Simmons
E.M. Wardwell
F.A Easterbrooks
Mount Hope
I H Davis
State Street Billiard Rooms
SLA
Manchester
Wardwell & Easterbrooks
E. M. Wardwell
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