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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1871
Page
2
In the Bristol Phenix June 8 1871 the editor praises a Commission for a peaceful resolution of international difficulties between Great Britain and the United States. The piece hopes both nations set aside acrimony and seek gentler rhetoric in Parliament and Congress amid domestic issues and expansion.
An editorial warns that illness among Charles Sumner and Vice President Colfax shows public life is destructive. It notes Senator Wilson may seek health abroad and argues the Capitol atmosphere crushes lawmakers. It laments overwork across professions and the hidden cost to society.
The Thiers government claims victory after a brutal two months of riot and rebellion in Paris. The piece denounces the Red Republic as anti republican and calls for repudiation by the American press, praising Versailles and condemning religious desecration and tyranny.
Statisticians note railroad bonds as among the safest investments though security varies by line. Strong locations and limited debt improve safety while new lines spur Texas emigration and economic growth. Northern capitalists back a trunk line from Houston to New Orleans and Mobile, 475 miles, built by Morgan Ames Griswold Morton Bliss Co. and others.
Seligman and Co and other top bankers announce the sale of eight per cent mortgage bonds on the Louisiana division at 226 miles. Bonds offered at 90 with accrued interest, backed by expected heavy traffic connecting New Orleans with Texas. W B Shattuck, the financial agent, promotes the issue and local agents accept subscriptions.
The General Assembly met at Newport on Tuesday and organized the state government for the year en suing. Walter B. Vincent was elected Clerk of the Senate. C. C. Van Zandt was chosen Speaker of the House, with J. M. Addeman and Ira O. Seamans as Clerks. In Grand Committee Pardon W. Stevens was elected Lieut Governor and Joel M. Spencer State Auditor.
The Excelsior Cornet Band plans a grand Calico Dress Ball in Providence on Thursday evening. The Town Council and Court of Probate schedule their regular monthly meeting in the Council Chamber next Monday at two o'clock.
Mr N N Cole purchases the Thasches street property opposite the sugar refinery and plans to build a storehouse a coal yard and other improvements on the premises.
Tuesday evening the United Brothers Badge I. O. of O. F. voted to attend a cornerstone laying for the Odil Fellows' building in Boston on the 13th instant. Also, John B. Pearce was elected Sheriff of Bristol County and George T. Easterbrooks named Clerk of the Supreme Court and Court of Common Pleas. Sidewalks on Hope Street and State street will receive concrete covering.
No business transacted in the Justices Court on Tuesday as parties, attorneys, witnesses, and officers were absent, having gone to Newport in search of blue eggs. Judge Munro postponed the cases to next Tuesday. Prof Tripp will begin his lectures on France and Europe since 1848 in town next week, with venue to be announced.
Arrangements are underway for a temperance demonstration in the town tomorrow afternoon on the Common under Catholic Temperance State Union auspices. A band of music will attend, and residents wish the gathering had been scheduled for a weekday instead of Sunday.
Mr L Nelson Horton and his father Levi Horton were hurt by a premature rock blast on Saturday. L N Horton suffered severe bruises and burns to hands arms and face while Levi Horton sustained facial injuries risking eye sight. Both treated by Dr Briggs and are recovering steadily.
Dr J Rogers dentist who has occupied 116 Hope Street for months will leave Bristol next week bound for Clinton Iowa. He came from Newport and has made many friends here. His professional skill ensures success in his new home. He plans to depart Thursday the 8th.
Memorial Day activities unfolded in Bristol County with parades, floral tributes, and speeches honoring fallen soldiers. Ceremonies occurred in Bristol, Warren, and Barrington, featuring G A R posts, church addresses, and grave decorations at Juniper Hill and Bristol Neck cemeteries.
Trustee J Warren Merrill and Sarah M Briggs sold to Benjamin H Gifford on State street for 600. Sheriff John B Pearce sold to Richard H McCormick on Summer street for 220. Guardian George J Smith and Mary A Sandford et al sold to John R Gardner at Constitution and Cook for 1200. Mary A Vickery and guardian sold to Mary Hammill on Thames street for 1919. Executor J Russell Bullock sold to Mary Hammill on State street for 2100. Pearce and Cole sold to Mary Hammill on Usher street for 200. Nathaniel Brookins sold to Mary Hammill on Franklin street for 250. Manro sold to Patrick Hammill on High and Bourn for 3180. Deeds dated 1865 1869 1870.
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