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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1876
Page
2
A reflective piece contrasts current corruption with Rome's extravagant sums. It cites debts of Cesar and Marc Antony, lavish Roman taxes, pearl dissolving worth 400000, and Seneca’s fortune of 120 million. The author argues reforms are possible before repeating past ruin.
A Newport morning train wreck near Half-Way House leaves Timothy Neal with a broken leg and passengers shaken but mainly uninjured. Rubenstein gains a stay of execution while awaiting appellate review over strong circumstantial murder evidence. Winslow's Daily News printing plant in Boston sells for a fraction, with a $7500 Taylor press auctioned for $590 and lump sale of type at 11 cents per pound. The brig Frank Clark sinks after colliding with Adelaide J Alcott near Barney, drowning Captain Morton and wife and the first mate Simeon. others survive. Kansas lead mining near Standley diggings yields multiple paying shafts with eight to ten feet depth and three thousand pounds of mineral found in three days.
The passage notes how Democrats avoid clear stances on federal versus state authority. It argues they recently rejected a resolution favoring the general government over states, and claims the presidential election has made them appear overly cheerful or eager.
The piece notes Oliver P. Morton seeking rejection by New England at the National Convention and mocks rivals like Butler. It contrasts European floods and rich elites with despotic regimes, then recalls Evacuation Day centennial celebrations in Boston marred by snow and rain while commenting on local finances.
The Washington monument began nearly a century ago and may near completion around the centennial. The structure stands as a tribute to benefactors and patriots in a dark hour, promising glorious beauty to observers from former monarchies. Visitors will carry home impressions of American grandeur and the liberality of its people honoring the Father of his country.
A huge silver nugget valued at 64000 in gold arrived at the port from Vera Cruz and was moved to the Central Safe Deposit vaults in the Masonic Temple for display at the Centennial Exposition. The piece, a centerpiece for the era’s industrial and cultural showcase, accompanies a broader thread of news on gas industry competition and European musical stars courting American interest.
The piece argues the Capitol finding has uneven political impact on the House, with no link to the President. It notes Republicans remain unshaken, Democrats lack trustworthy leadership, and warns that reform requires moral and intellectual standards beyond party. It recalls Buchanan era as a harsher benchmark.
The Bristol Chronicle reports SH Realtura Lodge No 32 will quietly celebrate its anniversary Thursday with only members admitted. A Young Men's Lyceum debate ponders Was there more to approve than to condemn in Oliver Cromwell. Miss Sarah F Smiley will preach at First Baptist Church, with potential evening services to be announced. The Trinity Church foundation stones begin as Rev George J Magill is elected rector of Trinity Newport. A wind driven storm brings snow and rain, with minor damage and high tides. Republican electors hold a primary at Court House. delegates to the State Convention named. Water Works system praised in a Globe correspondent’s account noting Fire protection and Mr Fiske’s plan execution. Miss Smiley to lead a week of union services at Memorial Chapel with Bible Readings each afternoon and sermons each evening. An anecdote from the Warren Gazette about salt water vs fresh water as it relates to fighting fires.
A North Atlantic week brought winter snow and spring rain in New England with thunder signaling summer. Three arrests after a Friday foot-street row. Clerical sermons by Rev House from Barrington and Rev Lane at the Cong Church, plus Rev Smith in Burmah service and Elder Simpson at Advent Chapel. Caroline Matilda Tiffany, wife of Comfort Tiffany of this town, died after a fall. Her funeral homegoing moves to Baltimore.
Mr. R. J. Wright of Tacony, Pa., publishes Principia or Basis of Social Science from a liberal yet moral perspective. The Philadelphia Christian Instructor praises its thoughtful survey, noting ties to Comte Fourier Spencer Mill while supporting Christianization of politics and societal progress.
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