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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1873
Page
2
A 19th century editorial condemns Mansfield Tracy Walworth's son for killing his father in Saratoga. It argues the crime exposes class privilege undermining justice, insists law must govern, and warns against sons acting as private avengers regardless of parental abuse.
The Fredericksburg News editor, charged by a stranger that a town needs four papers, replies the city’s reform path in New York has advanced. Reformers must be paid for their work, and mayor Havemeyer is praised for cleaning up, with a warning that the Boss should taste justice before leaving.
The text notes fires are widespread and costly, reporting losses from 50 000 to 250 000 weekly and occasional massive events reaching into the millions in Boston. It frames fires as major, recurring crises rather than minor incidents.
The text notes Germans prefer a French Republic led by Thiers over a restored monarchy under McMahon, and suggests a popular government is likelier to meet debts than a regime shaped by a few schemers.
Selma Times reports Captain T. K. Ferguson ran a bank in Selma and gathered $150,000 from widows orphans and freed men. He fled recently with $50,000, leaving $5,000 to satisfy depositors.
The text describes Captain Jack caving in and surrendering to U S forces after resisting for a long period. It notes he would not fight again unless a strong opportunity arose and portrays his willingness to stop hostilities.
The article notes the American department at the Vienna Exposition faced dining line problems. Commissioners found appetite profitable yet greed led to inefficiency and a stall in machinery due to money motive.
The piece reflects on New Orleans patience after conflict and credits the President for ending hostilities. It urges Congress to fulfill its duty to prevent bloodshed and calls for Louisiana to elect a wise, united government that will foster lasting prosperity.
The article notes a rapid discharge period for American colleges and seminars as graduates enter life. It argues that funds spent on education yield lasting value, both as happiness and reserved capital for families, and that educated youth positively shape the nation.
A Paris dispatch reviews France’s new government succeeding Thiers and his cabinet. It notes the transfer of news to Prince Napoleon and the return of Cora Pearl’s circle, contrasting private virtue with public bias. The piece argues the republic remains, but shifted from Thiers’ allies to his opponents.
The piece argues New York financial elites influence national policy. it praises Boutwell for curbing speculation and keeping Treasury operations independent. It hopes Secretary Richardson will continue the firm policy against problematic market vampires and maintain prosperity through prudent governance.
Poetic memorial lament describing the passing of a beloved woman. The speaker laments the loss to the home circle with imagery of spring, flowers, and distant reunions. The piece ends by invoking the Asphodel flower as a symbol of memory and mourning.
The Weybosset Hotel at East Greenwich was struck by lightning last Saturday morning, burning the building to the ground with all contents. The adjoining stable with five horses and harnesses, and the Masonic Hall, were burned as well. Loss listed at 12000 dollars with 6900 dollars insured.
W J Stillman of Vienna writes that Boston Superintendent Philbrick offered to build and ship a schoolhouse to Austria for 2600 dollars. General Van Buren says the price is too high and Vienna could be cheaper, but Stillman notes the project resembles a second class New England barn and is nearly done.
The New York Court of Appeals issues a unanimous ruling granting a new trial to Stokes, convicted of murdering James Fisk Jr., in a case drawing intense attention from New York legal circles.
A Detroit woman aged twenty five recently married her fifth husband. All spouses are alive and the other four are reported to be well.
An 1873 act amends Chapter 152 on property of married women. It allows a husband and wife of lawful age to convey the wife’s real estate by joint deed or written instrument signed and delivered by both, with execution by the wife as provided in the chapter.
An act amends Chapter 186 to allow the Westerly Chief of Police to forego surety for costs in criminal complaints within the town justice court. The chief would give personal recognizance and be liable personally. The act becomes effective upon passage.
An act adds to Chapter 245 of the General Statutes. It sets the annual salary for the Newport Supreme Court clerk at 250 dollars and for the Newport Court of Common Pleas clerk at 150 dollars, in addition to existing fees and emoluments.
An act extending public funding for 1874 provides four hundred dollars to pay annual salaries of clerks for the Newport County Supreme Court and Court of Common Pleas.
An act amends Chapter 772 authorizing Providence to build a bridge over the Providence River. The city council is empowered to enact ordinances banning lounging on the Point Street Bridge and regulating vessel passage through the draw, with penalties for violations. Attested by Secretary of State Joshua M. Addien.
The Metacom Debating Club has concluded its final debate on grave questions and now rests quietly in its lofty perch with the woodbine. Services will be held in the Advent Chapel Sunday morning and evening. Elder A. B. of Providence will preach.
Frank Hodgkinson lectures on "World Burning" noting it is a delusion not taught in Scripture. Free admission. Nathan F. Dixon Jr. of Westerly is engaged by the Fourth of July Committee to deliver the oration on the approaching national anniversary.
A town meeting will be held in Town Hall on Saturday after noon next at four o clock, as indicated in the call found in the advertising column of this issue.
A lighthouse will be erected on the Rhode Island side of Bristol Ferry at the Mussel Bed site with two lights and a large fog bell. Meetings of the Young Men's Christian Association are set for tomorrow, Sunday. morning at the Asylum at 10:30, and evening on the Common at 6, weather permitting.
The United States steamer Mis sello capt Kinney arrived from Staten Island via New London on Monday carrying the materials for the new lighthouse at the Ferry.
Steamer Bradford Durfee led the fleet as captain Durfee started regular trips on Monday. The steamer Canonicus has been hauled up and will be thoroughly repaired and fitted for summer excursions.
At the monthly meeting Rev J P Lane and Allen T Usher Jr were elected as delegates to the International Convention to be held in Poughkeepsie New York on July 9. A turtle soup feast is planned at Mrs Baker s on Franklin street between twelve and two o clock Wednesday next three good sized turtles have been secured for the meal.
Theodora D W Colt of this town and her son Captain S Pomeroy Colt sail today from New York on the Oceanic of the White Star Line for a four to five month visit abroad. We wish them a pleasant voyage and safe return to their friends and happy home.
Delegates from several fire companies met at King Philip Steamer No. 1 Hall the 2d. Captain James F. Stoughton was chosen Chairman and Captain Alden B. Fish Secretary. Board of Engineers elected Chief Engineer Earl P. Bowen and assistants William J. Darling and John H. Adams.
Work on Bradford street, begun last season, has resumed this week. The south side from Hope to High street is being dug out and filled with stone like the rest of the thoroughfare. A Wednesday ploughing team of one horse and seven yoke of oxen struggled through the hard earth, guided by frequent hawing and geeing. Surveyors aim for a tip top condition upon completion.
Dr Eben Tourjee of the New England Conservatory of Music, Boston, will address the congregation at State Street M E Church tomorrow at 8 PM on Music as an element of worship. He will discuss the history of music in the early church and the roles of choirs and congregations, identify suitable music for worship and Sabbath school, and cover organist duties. A Praise Meeting will follow in the same venue inviting all to attend.
Alonzo and Harvey J. Flint of Providence sailed Friday from New York aboard the City of New York bound for Liverpool and then Europe. Alonzo plans to buy a large line of English carpets crockery and cutlery for the Emporium while Harvey prepares to introduce Quaker Bitters to major European cities.
The Roove Island Congregational Conference met with the Congregational Church in town on Tuesday and Wednesday. Rev. J. Taylor of Elmwood was elected moderator on the second ballot. Officers and secretaries were chosen as reports showed prosperity, growing Sabbath schools, and strong church support. The conference discussed public worship reforms, beneficence, sustentation, and ministerial fund needs, with urging for churches to contribute and a next meeting planned with Providence’s Union Church.
The Rhode Island Congregational Conference conducted its meeting with prayers led by the Moderator. Rev. T. Laurie was elected Secretary and Mr. George L. Claffin Treasurer. A resolution thanked Bristol Congregational Church and the arrangements chair J. P. Lane. Messages urged active church involvement and endorsed the Rhode Island Sabbath School Union’s annual Providence meeting. The conference observed the Lord's Supper, then adjourned.
A quip filled note wonders about corruption awakening suspicion and the misreading of truth versus falsehood. It mocks a man who parts his hair in the middle for lacking sense and hints at vanity and mistaken judgment in social judgment.
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