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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1874
Page
2
The article reflects on Independence Day as a milestone in American freedom. It honors the fathers who proclaimed liberty, recalls the Continental fight, and notes emancipation transforming four million enslaved people into free citizens. It links past sacrifice to present national pride and ongoing ideals.
A newspaper comment questions the President's signing of the New Currency Bill. It notes no clear Congress intent for rapid specie resumption and urges firmer action despite pressure. The piece predicts limited gains from Congress next winter and expresses cautious optimism for the future.
The piece argues against Dr James T Fields asserting no first class graduates in twenty years. It cites the New York Evening Post and Agassiz’s son as examples and notes many rise to fame only after long quiet periods, surprising crowds when recognition finally comes.
The Massachusetts license men have yet to find a convenient worker for their clause in the new governor. The Vermont Medical Society meeting in Newport is postponed from this week to Tuesday and Wednesday, June 30 and July 1.
Lord Radstock, an English nobleman, conducts religious meetings in Moscow saloons attended by ladies of rank. A leading Russian opposition paper admits his strong, sincere preaching is reaching circles usually difficult to access, despite him being called a wandering star.
After much talk, Secretary Richardson retires to the bench amid broad public demand. He faced opposition at first but exits with unanimous support as the judge makes a careful, delayful decision confirming retirement was best for all.
Paris correspond ent recalls Bristol visit and praises a new schoolhouse built by Mr Andrews. On the Cunard ship Abyssinia in May 30 voyage, about 1000 aboard with 200 returning to crossings. scenes at departure. sea life for ten days. honors for Queen, Grant, and Captain Haines. a concert raises funds for a society.
A Judge from the Supreme Court of New York dies by his own hand during a sea voyage to Liverpool. After a dinner on deck he vanished, and despite a ship search no body is found. The voyage ends with a brief call at Queenstown and arrival in Liverpool.
The General Assembly adjourned Thursday to reconvene in January after twenty one failed ballots in joint convention for electing a United States Senator. The piece laments delays and hints that a decisive outcome might influence future currency legislation and reflects on regional notions of state stature.
The President approved acts approving appropriations for legislative executive and judicial expenses for the year ending June 30 1875 and for other purposes. An act grants a medal to John Hora Jr for heroic rescues from drowning in the Detroit river. An act adds to the 1dth section of the 1864 railroad and telegraph aid act to aid construction and government use of the route from the Missouri River to the Pacific. An act provides for a new government for the District of Columbia.
A Massachusetts Humane Society notice instructs how to revive drowning victims. Move the body to a nearby house, strip and warm the person, inflate the lungs by mouth with nostrils closed, and continue chest compressions for ten minutes or until breathing returns. Keep the body warm and rub vigorously until success.
Prof Lewis Smith reports a newly discovered comet in Marseille and Rochester observations confirm its nature. It approaches the sun and earth with increasing velocity and should be highly visible in July and August, brightest on August 8 when spectroscopic analysis may occur. It sits near Denebola in Leo and may rival Venus transit interest.
Rev W T Harlow of this town took part in exercises at the National camp meeting in Sterling Junction last Wednesday. Reynolds Mill, previously making sheeting, is installing machinery to shift to striped shirtings production. Friday evening the 12th inst Burke's Travleaux of Erin with T Burke as Dublin Dan performed to a crowded Town Hall audience.
The Richmond Manufacturing Company's mill has halted operations for about three to four weeks. During this period new and improved machinery will be installed to modernize production.
The article notes the night blooming cereous plants at Mr Davis’s hot houses on the west side of Ferry road will bloom next week and attract attention. It also mentions Hog Island at the harbor mouth being renamed Chesawanock to reflect its Indian name.
Rev H W Conant of Providence will preach morning at State Street M E Church and afternoon at First Baptist Church at usual hours. Grand Committee elected Hon George H Browne Chief Justice of the State Supreme Court on Tuesday on the first ballot 55 to 45.
The piece criticizes the legislature delay in selecting a U S senator likening it to a court. It notes Masonic St John’s Day observances at Newport with few attendees. It mentions Sunday evening temperance services at the Congregational church led by Rev N W Conant of Providence, RI.
The Caledonian Society of Fall River will visit Mount Hope on Saturday for a colain bake chowder and sports exhibition. A steamer will run between Fall River and Mount Hope to accommodate excursionists during the season.
The list shows Moses P. Easterbrooks James Cooke Manchester Samuel R. ChafYee Charles Young Edward Kupfer and William Corletto as contenders for prizes in the grand tile race set for the Fourth of July. The note promises fun ahead.
About forty members of Reallura Lodge of Good Templars visited the Warren Lodge in Warren last Monday evening. They traveled in the big furniture wagon General Grant and returned a little after midnight. A splendid time is reported.
The trial set for Tuesday in Justice Court of Meiggs, keeper of the pound, over alleged cruelty to a cow ordered killed by Thurber of the P.O. T.S.F.P.O.C.T.A., was moved to next Tuesday the 30th due to counsel schedules.
The speaker laments heat and spice as a danger and argues for a Fourth of July burst of rhetoric. He urges an oration in Boston on Sumner, noting public reaction to his death and the need to deliver a strong address about the fallen senator.
A fragmented line reads five dollars and two dimes as a postmark value. The OCR text is partial and lacks clear context.
The Sunday School of the First Baptist Church held its annual floral concert last Sunday evening. The Pastor and Superintendent led the exercises themed Hope with verses recited by the school. The choir and Mr Pitman performed the opening anthem and closing hymn as flowers and greenery decorated the pulpit and organ.
The notice warns the system often runs out of order and calls for immediate regulation to prevent further troubles. It advises using Parsons' Purgative Pills as a safe, wholesome medicine when issues arise.
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