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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1869

Page

2

The Progress of Journalism Through Time

The piece reflects on journalism’s growth over a generation, noting how advances from vast factories to rapid telegraph and printing progress have expanded reach and influence. It praises educated writers, judges, and scholars who contribute to a modern press that shapes public opinion and advances liberty.

Telegraph Republic Empire

Inaugural Address Highlights Grant Promise of Honest Administration

The inaugural address is praised as concise and clear, pledging economy, debt payment, anti fraud measures, and civil and political rights protection. It echoes old days of presidential leadership over party, while maintaining independence from corrupt cliques. Grant’s cabinet selections surprise yet appear sagacious, emphasizing integrity and public confidence.

Grant

Peace at the Capitol and the rise of the chieftan

The article notes a shift in government leadership, celebrating the elevated authority of the reticent chieftan. It claims the native population gains in dignity and denounces years of alleged malicious misrule, framing the change as a notable political moment for Jama.

New Typeface Upgrade Reveals Aesthetic Newspaper Makeover

The piece notes a shift to Nonpareil No. 8 and Bourgeois No. 9 fonts from The Boston Type Foundry, highlighting clearer reading with a larger face. It praises John K. Rogers as Boston agency contact and Mr. St. John as foreman, calling the change cheerful amid bustling business.

Boston Water Street John K. Rogers New England Rogers Funts St. John

Inaugural Grant Triumph and Post Johnson Era Hopes

Aoxious reflection on republican governance follows with praise for Grant's inauguration and the hope that peaceful, dignified leadership will replace misconduct. The article notes two late Congress acts: a coin-based payment standard for government obligations and the proposed fifteenth amendment, plus the festival and other global notes. It highlights Rhode Island acceptance, Cornish, and a wide array of demographic, economic, and cultural tidbits from 1869.

Congress Mr. Johnson Forty-First Congress Jguith Johnson Senate Rhode Island

Seeds and Chaff from a 1869 Saloon and Society Page

A fragmentary 1869 item lists diverse lines and captions about marriage notices, political quotes, a farewell to greatness, references to Moses, public servants, Auburn, Ben Butler, Colfax on Order, printers bills, a jubilee town meeting, weathered schools, good books, John G. Whittier, and a casual question about what to have for dinner.

Moses White House Amep W. HS Ben. Butler Colfax John G. Whittier

Town Treasurer reports and coal sample notes 1869

A Providence communication notes coal from Sullivan and Erie mines tested as equal or superior to Lackawanna coal. Town Treasurer's detailed 1868–69 financials list receipts from taxes, rents, and other sources, with extensive expenditures across schools, town offices, and public works. Ends with notes on balances and long itemized accounts.

Sullivan and Erie Coal and Raiflroad Company Providence Wm. C. Townsend Sullivan and Erie Coal and Railroad Company Lackawana Con JosErullop Ges & Co Wm Bradford H Morse State For Public Schools Cyrus Eason Labor Town Gundrice J. Biramome Soler David Eatoc Grant Sousey Usher Benjamin Labor Sud Davis Dunbar & Aie Munro Wardwell Bros Samber J. A. Dunbar Labor E. Burial Ground tWar. B.S & Sop Nathaniel Cire John B. Munro John H. Pitman Zens Hall J. H. Manchester Stove Ichool &c Samuel Sparks Edson Gladding & Ma Books Aaron Easterbrooks Otis Munro Ci Ion Renee Fish Two Cowe Jeremiah Luther Envy Tom Dredford Earse Samuel W. Church Bennett’s F Joynes Wm. B. Taylor J. M. Ee Lorin Labor Narrows Road Sme Fe'sr Cyrus Edson James Hoar Briato As Light Co J B. Munro Armory R Wiats S. Usher Ene Miller James T Wroeborn Bor and Stock Aylor Sundries Watch House Nehemiah Cole Graves Surveyor Alfred L. Lewis Ixbor and Stock J Josephins Gooding Labor Sea Wall Lake L Lewis Aiaieh Gideon Gray Ilawall and Dange Joseph Gifford Samuel John Stove Julia A. Vaughn Warren & Prov Coal Orphan’s Elbanor B. Church Saknuel Guuriian Allen Re K. Oil Franklin Street Cristol F Simmons Seana George H Whittney Index Books Taplor Goff & Cole Waldron G. Munro Thames Street Wms P. Muto A. L. Lewis James Ming Sparks Solomon Davis T J Usher George Munron E Chadwick Joséphasee T Bennett George T Greene Gladding Samuel White Samuel Martin C. H. BR. Doringh Isaiah D. Simmons Henry Goff Ash Pansions Mehitabie Wening Ellen Sanford Abby Statson Betsey West James Hoard Davi A. Coit T J Griffin, Jr Peter Grndding JL Gardner Sandra Carnes Bennett J Munro Lega Services M. Springer John Turner Mr. Ailan John Pearce P Smith Dunbar Mrs. Mutton Wis Hennessey Medical Services Butler Hoapstatal Sayer & Fitts Thomas Norris Coffin German Child John 8 Weeden Three Cousins Richard Bent Child B. M Lincoln Shove Lindsey A. Pesrae Goods Phillis Smith W. B. Spooner & & Son G White H.ta E. Covb Eliza Peck Fe “ B. AL Davia Mra. Perkins Semmeeth Sparke George Wilson F Wright Bowen Nancy Baker Wilmarth Nathaniel Wilson Watch House L. A Martin J.B Penree Treammner J A Miller Mary Lake Spencer Co Hall Farrington Advange Li Bosworth P &Mith Samuel Sparka Boston B. Smith Brie Gas L Co Coke Charles F Brown C. Wm.h Morse M Gladding Toye Sureis Ireland Poupor Olf Wom Bad ‘Ord Atte Samual’ Sparks Cawford Arcune B. Spooner & Son Coal Thompson At&t JI Wm H. Morse A Waldron Ghoske F Barker Crane’s Lane W Bicknell R Luther Bradford Grammer Nat Mr. Morse Abby D Munro Spec Greene Wardwell North A. Pitman Agat Hattie Frisbie E. H Pitman South Bruton James Wilson Town Watch Ellery W. Greene Robert Dunbar A. Afunro North Jonathan DB Nro W. Mason Inary Eck Maury A. Pitman Bristol Gas ‘Light Coga R. Taylor Dunbar & Davis Daniel W Mason Son Mairo Hiomas Salsbury Tohn Gladding Andrews Esok Bob. R. Taylor Aoe Treas Daniel I Hoard, Jr Mary Fee Cape Mary B. Morte Bennett J’ Munro E. P. Brownell Nathaniel Coggeshall Shubsel B Cole John C Pegram John B Pearce C A Greene Altred Erce Ellery Rece Wm. B Taylor Wm. H Munro Meee Cole Bao Thomas Gayton James M. Ga St Ande Louges Wm J Gooding Susan DB. Hamilton Wood Gridin, Jr Fethay School Rae ’Brietol Gass Rae ’Brietol Gass D Gut Co., Cae 9,94 | Wood & Hammett Achool Mary A Hacard Eleans B.S. Andrews Antone Wilcox Joseph L. Gardner Kin Arion McLool Andrews Sundries J. H. Pitman Charles F. Brown P. Brownell Josephus Gooding S Committee Gabe B. Munro C. A. Greene Saverane & Bienne Ry Goff Ashes Hammond Bria Gas Light Co Nathan Warren, Jr W.H § Er H. S. Andrews Express Caeren Win Aerse Samuelson Gravel

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