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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1877
Page
2
The piece notes discontent among Southern factions over the President's direction and says leaders seek the Speakership. It argues only a few captains will lead, while many privates are needed in every effort.
The text describes a difficult effort to secure the Old South in Boston, noting many departments and small returns. It hints at a long struggle and a hoped eventual grand result, but provides no specific dates people or actions.
The Plymouth pastor mocks William M Evarts by suggesting he talks too much about his own speeches. Beecher humorously shifts focus to Evarts as a self-praising speaker in a light literary sketch.
Mr John Weiss questions Mr Moody’s impact on Boston intellect while orthodox ministers listen. The piece notes radicals monopolize Hub intellect and asks if the claim is conceit.
The text contrasts frugal living with luxuries and recalls a Massachusetts discussion on women’s suffrage. It cites a caustic newspaper review of a male politician and ends with a Bacon quote praising gardening as humane pleasure and civilizational progress.
A Bristol correspondent recalls Burgos sights and the Burgos siege era including the Cid’s relics in the Cathedral and a judge’s chair. He notes General Quesada’s review, Basque tensions with conscription, and travels through Fuentarabia and San Sebastian with portraits of Basque life.
The sheriff's sale of the Bell property on Mount Jane was postponed by an order from the Supreme Court. Ram Ground for Rogers Free Library trench foundations was broken Monday with plans for completion by September. Easter service at State Street M. E. Church will be observed Sunday morning with a 16 voice chorus performing an Easter Anthem under Mrs Spinning’s musical direction.
An adjourned meeting of delegates from several fire companies met at the Hydraulic Engine and Hose Co hall on Friday evening the 23d instant. Captain Charles F. Card was chosen Chairman and Mr Charles V. Perry Secretary. James F. Stoughton was nominated for Chief Engineer and Messrs. John H. W. Adams and Henry E. Card for Assistants.
The funeral of Thomas F. Lindsey and his elderly mother Ann Lindsey was held from their Bristol Neck home despite bad roads and weather. Services were led by Rev. Edson. singing by S B Spinning couple. Also noted is the death of Hon. John Turner at his Church Street residence in his 43rd year, a well known attorney and former Clerk of the House. He served in the Legislature and as Judge Advocate General, deeply affecting the town and its institutions.
Letters from E P Goodwin and John C Bliss describe a praise service for P P Bliss and the Ashtabula wreck. They recount Bliss's dedication, family tragedy, and plans for a forthcoming memoir to benefit his mother and sisters, with requests for any related letters or incidents to aid the project.
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