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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1872
Page
2
A reflection on how in a republic public life remains accessible to all. The text argues that money and power cannot control a free people when citizens read, think, and act. It recounts slavery's abolition as a people driven change, and warns that ignorance harms a nation while wisdom strengthens it.
A sermon urges honoring the aged for their life lessons and leadership. It argues youth mistake by dismissing older people as unwise, noting decades of experience shape virtue and memory. The piece highlights the beauty of aging and the rich histories elders offer to younger generations.
At Providence on Thursday the National Union Republican State Convention named candidates for state offices. Governor Seth Padelford, Lieut. Governor Pardon W. Stevens, Secretary of State Joshua M. Addeman, Attorney General Willard Sayles, General Treasurer Samuel Clark. Delegates to the Philadelphia Convention include Ambrose E. Burnside, N. H. Fay, N. F. Dixon, Alanson Steere, E. L. Freeman, Nelson W. Aldrich, William D. Brayton, and Latimer W. Ballou.
Citizens of the Hub gear up for an international jubilee with Gilmore leading a vast chorus. Thousands anticipate a monster festival on the Boston Back Bay with a mammoth building rising and New York likely well represented by eager listeners. The metropolitan press welcomes the event and honors the angels of song.
The passage laments Col. Fisk's absence from Erie management and its impact on Jay Gould. It notes David Dudley Field's decline, praises Fisk as the life of Erie, and suggests Fisk's obituary marked the decline of the Erie fraud. It warns that corruption falters when confronted by a vigilant foe.
The article portrays Mayor Hall’s trial as a rigged defense with tricks and procedural blocks aimed at proving innocence. It accuses his counsel of evading justice while questioning the integrity of the metropolis’s chief municipal officer and noting public shame over the doubt surrounding the outcome.
The piece humorously contrasts John G. Saxe the poet's praise of riding rails with harsh winter travel on Western railways. It imagines Saxons on the Union Pacific in a blockade, unable to enjoy the rail experience, and notes snow hides rails turning travel into a hardship rather than luxury.
The passage compares John Bull and Brother Jonathan, noting the old man’s waning bluster as Jonathan’s cleverness and restrained presses poke fun at Britain. It portrays a comic contrast where Jonathan’s steady tone outlasts John’s pride and posturing.
At the annual Warren town meeting held Saturday, Luther Cole was elected Moderator and Henry H. Luther Town Clerk. The Town Council members chosen are Charles R. Cutler Ezra M. Martin William B. Lawton Luther Cole and Alfred B. Gardner.
The First District of Rhode Island names six appointees on the eleventh: Elisha H. Tripp Edward Congdon William A. Turner Arian Mowry Charles F. Seabury and Henry T. Stone.
Town Hall opens at ten oclock for the annual meeting. A necktie social took place at the Bristol Hotel Friday evening. Elder E R Wood preached at Advent Chapel last Sunday afternoon and evening. A YMCA social is planned this Saturday at 7 1 2 oclock. Winter lingers with snow in the speaker's face.
The Metacom Debating Club plans to discuss whether the poet or the statesman advances civilization at the Tuesday evening meeting. M. T. Bennett, Esq., after nineteen years as town moderator, declines a re election.
A handsome American flag displayed in Mr. G. W. Easter Brooks' store window will be awarded to the company with the most votes at next week's fair and festival in Town Hall.
Night schools in town close a fourteen week term with excellent pupil progress. Teachers and School Committee praised the program for surpassing expectations.
An adjourned March term session will convene next week in this town to hear criminal docket cases. The first case set for trial is the indictment of George D. Arnold for the murder of Louis Johnson on February 6th in Warren.
The officers elected for the ensuing year on the 19th ult were installed on the evening of the 7th at Mason's Hall by M E Hon Thomas A Doyle G H P, assisted by E J Howard Manchester as J I P and C Frederic N Morris as G C of H. After installation the officers companions and guests partook of a supper at the Bristol Hotel.
Rt. Rev. T. M. Clark bishop of the diocese preached at St. Michael's Church on Sunday with morning and evening rites. In forenoon Rev. Mr. Locke baptized nine candidates. The bishop will return on Good Friday to administer confirmation to several candidates.
To George H. Reynolds, auctioneer, the Richmond estate at the corner of Church and Thames streets was sold on Saturday last for three thousand dollars to Captain Obadiah B Devol. The lot fronts Thames Street about 113 feet and extends the same on Church Street, with a dwelling and barn needing repairs.
Dr Bragg during his last visit to town removed a plyrigeum from Captain David Wilcox's eye. The operation, lasting about two minutes, used a silver wire speculum to hold the lids and forceps, a small knife and scissors to extract the object, and caused scarcely any pain. The procedure aimed to save sight.
In Town Hall on Tuesday evening Col. T. F. Usher presided as William H. Spooner was elected Chairman with Charles H. Spooner and Charles A. Waldron as Secretaries. John Turner urged pledges backing Grant and Philadelphia Convention delegates must favor his renomination. Delegates Isaac F. Williams John Wesley Pearse and Theodore P. Bogert were chosen for the state convention. Stoughton Waldron and Fitch chosen as Republican Town Committee for the year.
The YMCA sets Sunday gatherings at the Asylum Hall of Steamer No. 1 at 10:30 AM and 5:45 PM at North East District schoolhouse, with an evening session at 7:30. A Bristol Corner Band fair and festival is planned in Town Hall next Tuesday to Thursday to fund uniforms and band expenses. The Democratic caucus met at Town Hall naming delegates and a town committee. Captain John D Wolf dies at ninety two in Dorchester after a long seafaring career and town service.
Herman Avis faced three complaints for keeping a grog shop and selling strong liquors without license as town agent. He pleaded not guilty and trial was adjourned to March 12 and then continued to March 19.
A compilation of maxims on cruelty, education, leadership, wealth, and love. Witty lines critique fashion, politics, and intellect, with a thread about moral authority and the dangers of whiskey and ambition. Notable lines reference education, the pen as weapon, and international authority in civic discourse.
An assortment of 19th century medical notices promotes Dr Bragg of Chelsea visiting Bristol to treat heart and throat diseases, along with a suite of tonics and patent remedies. Products include J Monroe Taylor Cream Yeast Baking Powder, Decker Brothers pianos, Johnson's Anodyne Liniment, Sheridan's Cavalry Powder refunds, Pratt's Astral Oil, Miss Sawyer's Salve, and Walker's Vegeta ble Vinegar Bitters.
An alarmed advisory describes an ear ulcer near the brain risking epilepsy, paralysis, idiocy, and life danger. It urges seeking medical aid rather than waiting for nature to heal, warns of bone damage and hearing loss if untreated.
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