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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1873
Page
2
The piece denounces paid influence in elections and the purchase of political advancement. It cites Caldwell and Pomeroy as examples, condemns agencies trading offices for money, and warns that wealth and perquisites corrupt lawmakers while the public grows indifferent to officials.
The text argues that outside fires are risky and unprofitable, likening them to a broader pattern of blazes past. It warns that if fires persist, public memory will fade on the Boston and Chicago disasters, as well as the larger Chicago blaze.
The Insurance Monitor reports a December 26 fire at Goodyear India Rubber Works in Naugatuck Connecticut. Claims describe air charged with electricity during a violent snowstorm as eight flames sprang from a workman’s hands and spread to goods and pine, with others nearby experiencing electric shocks.
The brig Mary Celeste of 236 tons, captained by Benjamin Briggs from Marion Mass left New York Nov 17 for Genoa with alcohol and foreigners aboard. Abandoned at sea, towed to Gibraltar by a British brig. Blood stains and a sword cut suggest foul play. Vice Admiralty Court meets about cargo and vessel claims while crew and officers remain missing.
The passage notes that Father Burke and James A. Froude have returned home and that the lengthy debate on Trish history will pause. It suggests the value of preserving ideas and acknowledges the impact of eloquence and learning.
A sharp note claims Brigham Young lacks temper control and is riled by U S policies. The piece jokes that his outburst may shorten life and hints the Book of Mormon should teach him restraint.
A New York legislator urges detention of insane murderers in an asylum for a set term. He cites rising use of mental illness pleas in court and argues juries lack competence or integrity to render fair verdicts.
The article notes aimed assassination via a poisoned letter toward Bismarck and warns against risky political experiments in Europe, reflecting on past schemes and their costly outcomes. It mentions King William's premier and the German situation without naming specifics.
Opinion notes some men favor rescinding last year’s General Court resolution on Mr. Sumner’s battle flag reform. If Sumner insulted soldiers, Massachusetts retains right to honor its own sons and grant them war honors.
Livingstone heads into the unknown realm with Stanley to recover the Doctor who is feared lost once more. The pair pursue discovery with renewed resolve as a journeyman is preferred to an apprentice in this perilous venture.
A servant girl contracted small pox and moved to the pest house. After recovery she kept a woolen shawl without boiling it. Her negligence led to five additional infections and the death of two children in the family she served.
The San Francisco Bulletin catalogs Modoc killings from 1846 to the present, noting massacres at Bloody Point in 1847 and near Tule Lake, Lost River in 1851, and near Bloody Point in 1852. It lists thirty to forty named victims and describes the tribe as warlike and aggressive.
The piece imagines New England offering Arctic experiences close to home as Jack Frost leads a snowy march. It mocks extremely cold weather and the thermometer’s plunge, noting Mercury struggles to stay unfrozen while winter bites deeply across the region.
Nine old travelers know the fault formula in hotels. A New York paper praises the Grand Central Hotel on Broadway for charging less on upper floors and letting guests choose, with daily rates of 3.00 8.50 and 4.00 including meals and access to a premier elevator.
The fragment argues that relief measures are weak in infancy and only healthy statesmanship can drive true progress. It reflects a belief that patriotism and civic virtue must underpin policies before meaningful reforms can take shape.
A town meeting is scheduled for next Saturday at a designated community location. Residents are urged to attend and participate in agenda items affecting local governance and services.
Reverend D H Ela of East Greenwich will preach tomorrow Sunday at the State Street M E Church. He is scheduled to speak to the local congregation and visitors seeking spiritual guidance.
Elder S. C. Hancock will preach in the Advent Chapel tomorrow both at the morning and evening services.
Another of those interesting Sunday School concerts was held in the Congregational Memorial Chapel last Sunday evening.
The sixth Library Course of Lectures will be given by Rev. G. L. Locke rector of St. Michael's Church next Thursday evening.
The March term of the Supreme Court for Bristol County will begin its session in this town on Tuesday morning next.
Meetings of the Christian Association are set for Sunday morning at the Asylum after ten thirty, and in the evening at 5 45 at their rooms, with a final gathering at the Middle District school house at seven thirty.
The Rev. D. H. Ela is expected to preach before the Christian Association tomorrow evening at seven o'clock in the State Street M E Church. A collection will be taken as usual.
The Matacom Debating Club will hold its regular quarterly meeting next Tuesday evening at seven thirty. Election of officers planned. Reports of the Treasurer and Secretary will be presented. Full attendance is desired.
Town reports no current smallpox cases. Two cases occurred: the wife of Mr. Andrew S. Rounds recovered, and their infant child died last Saturday and was buried the next day.
New books include Middlemarch two volumes by George Eliot Forms of Water by Prof Tyndall Pioneers and Patriots of America Daniel Boone by J S C Abbott. They will be placed in the library Saturday at 7 PM and issued on a first come first served basis.
Washington's birthday was observed in town with a national salute by the Bristol Train of Artillery on the Common at noon. Bells rang from churches and factories and flags were displayed on flagstaffs, public buildings, and private residences all day.
A captain of a vessel from this port had an Irish crewman named Patrick. After performing a task well, Patrick was offered whiskey and toasted the skipper with a blessing that wishes the captain to be in heaven six wakes before the devil finds out he’s dead.
The Providence Herald reports the steamer Bradford Dartee met the schooner Samuel Castner Jr of Hoboken stuck in ice off Field's Point. Crew fought to free her. an ice cake floated away a sailor who was saved by a tug and brought to the city.
In the House of Representatives on Monday Mr Ames from the Committee on Corporations moved to discharge the committee from further consideration of Clarke H Straight and others petition to incorporate Monitor Engine Company No 2 of Bristol. The petition was laid on the table by general consent. On Tuesday petitioners were given leave to withdraw by motion of Mr Turner of this town.
The sub committee of the General Committee elected E. W. Broasen Esq as chairman and Col. Wm. R. Taylor as secretary at town meeting. They adjourned to Tuesday to confer with petitioners committee on the set off petition, meeting again Tuesday afternoon with no progress toward adjustments.
Peddlers offered many items while a festival in Town Hall hosted by the Catholic Congregational Society drew large crowds Friday and Saturday evenings. The hall was crowded and tables were well patronized despite the bad weather.
Carter faced a Wednesday assault with a dangerous weapon on Conductor Bennett. His Friday examination led to a probable verdict and $1000 bail for Supreme Court trial. Jackson, examined Tuesday for assault and battery, was also ruled probable guilty with $500 bail. Both remanded to jail for lack of bail.
A traveling seller of essences visited a southern town house and, upon spotting a sick man on the sofa, fled in alarm thinking smallpox was present. He gathered his wares and hurried out, muttering about the risk and absence of a flag, and moved on to seek another market.
The Bristol town meeting discussed the petition to set off part of Bristol to join Warren. A remonstrance from Bristol residents was read, and a General Committee was formed to negotiate adjustments on values and terms before a final town meeting to ratify any action. The meeting also noted the death of David A. Coit, aged 82, a long-time resident and War of 1812 veteran.
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