Spain Monarchy and Republics in the Drift of History
A political essay argues that monarchies fade toward liberal forms and republics rise when despotism ends. It warns Spain may slide back to despotism without reform, noting religious zeal and partisan bias threaten liberty. It critiques executive power, patronage politics, and the need for careful journalism to warn and guide public action. Senator Trumbull’s critique of office seeking exposes systemic flaws in appointive governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Studert
Spain
Uberty
Nyole
Trumbull
Secretary of the Treasury
The Executive and Public Opinion in Politics
A critical essay on the executive and press influence in political life. It questions the balance between independent journalism and sensationalism, notes early criticisms of President Grant, and asks whether public administration should face frank scrutiny from the people and their representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oly
Grant
Oblidi
Sengstess
The Connecticut Valley Part 1 of a Travel Sketch
In the upper Kennether valley snow lingers while Portland is dusty and Boston hot. Spring arrives with birdsong and fresh grass as life returns, with the Connecticut Valley praised as the Garden of New England. The writer notes mountains, villages, a river meadow system, and rail access to Boston from Greenfield and Fitchburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut Valley
Wrarett
Portland
Boston
Artemus Ward
Scouhegin
Maine
America
Garden of
New England
Noth
Greenfield
Fitchburg
Springeld
Worcester
Avdodland
Catholic generosity surpasses Protestant support in Manchester
A prominent Manchester clergyman said Catholics number about 7000 while Protestants total 20000, yet Catholics for three years raised more money for religious purposes and owned church property greater in value. He added Catholics attended church about as often as Protestants despite the population disparity, a claim sourced to the clergyman cited by the Boston Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Boston Journal
Cuban Movement Strong in New York in Revolt Against Pain
The Tribune says the Cuban movement in New York is the head of the revolution against pain with vast support. Millions have been subscribed for arms and stores, 20 000 stands of arms sent to Cuban coast, and councils of war held nightly in the city. Prominent ex army and naval officers join the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
the Tribune
Volunteer Service
Fall River News Reports Death Aboard Liverpool Steamer
A dispatch from Fall River reports the death of Laz arus Borden Esq of Fall River on a steamer en route from Liverpool to New York. He had been returning from England after purchasing machinery for mills. The city mourns the loss of a leading figure in its manufacturing advancement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raith
Fall Rivent
Fall River
Liverpool
New York
Lazarus Borden
England
Tragic Accident at Alexander's Brick Yard Dayville Conn
A severe mishap at Alexander's brick yard in Dayville Connecticut on Friday occurred when clay cutting knives deranged. James Toomey son of the superintendent entered the tub to fix the issue as other machinery ran. A jar caused the haulage to slip and Toomey was cut in two below the arms with other injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hornipir
Alexander
Dayville
Conn
James Toomey
Toomay
England may recognize Cuban belligerency A civil war issue
The piece argues that recognizing Cuba as belligerent would show England treats Cuba no worse than Spain and aims to appease the United States. It contends the action would primarily persuade Americans of England's impartiality, with little real impact on the Cuban conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
England
Spain
Accidental Death by Drowning Near Bluff Landing Bridge
James Stevens of Litchfield Me a respected farmer accidentally drove off the Bluff Landing Bridge over the West Gardiner line and drowned with his horse last Thursday evening. The flooded bridge had no railing. His body was recovered about three hours later. He was about sixty years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Stevens
Litchfield
Bluff Landing
West Gardiner
Stevens
Hartford flood ruins hit city in 1854 scale figures
Flooding in Hartford caused about 50000 dollars in damage the worst since 1854. City Missionary and officials toured the flood district by boat Friday distributing food to poor families through upper story windows. An old house dating to 1640 survived, with violence reported during 1670 Indian attack when a servant and children hid inside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tie Piodo
Hantrorp
Conn
Hartford
United States
Plan for Garonne Valley Canal Receives Favor
A plan to cut a canal through the Garonne valley to connect the Mediterranean with the Bay of Biscay is drawing attention. Estimated cost is 88.4 million dollars with a six year construction period. The canal would suit merchant and largest war ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garonne
France
Mediterranean
Bay of Biscay
Oldest Inhabitant 107 and a Century of Oddities
A collage of brief notes: a 107 year old resident, warnings of a deluge of wild pigeons in Sussex NJ, 25000 tons of zinc ore from that region, Maine fruit trees ravaged by mice, a New Jersey woman’s self-inflicted death by lye, Charleston police to be armed with rosewood clubs, 757000 foreign-born residents in New York City, and assorted items from across the nation including market reports, railroad news, and local incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tow
Sussex County
N. J
Maine
Illinois
Charleston
S.C
New York
New Orleans
West Texas
Logal Tintypes Bristol High Graduation Exercises
The Bristol High School annual exam and graduation were held Friday the 23d ultime. Five young ladies received diplomas. Rev. G L Iocke gave a practical education address. diplomas were handed by Rev J J Peck. retiring Principal T W Bicknell spoke of good wishes for his successor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
G. L. Iocke
J.J. Peck
T. W. Bicknell
Death of Henry Eppens in Havana leaves town in sorrow
Letters from Havana announce the death of Henry Eppens of this town. He died there on the 6th ultimo after a short illness. A German native who moved to this place about three years ago with his family, he was a sugar refiner formerly with Camp Brunson Sherry. He leaves a widow and six children, strangers in a foreign land, with much sympathy from local citizens. He was about 47 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Cuba
Henry Eppens
Eppens
Germany
Messrs
Camp
Sabbath Rest Preserved Amid Harbor Steamers
Citizens voice gratitude as Bristol avoids importation of Sunday departures by New York steamers. The piece argues against desecrating the Sabbath for Mammon and notes that workers will seek rest, and that consequences follow for ignoring divine providence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bristol
Entertaining evening by Reullurs Lodge in Town Hall
An entertainment of dialogues tableaux music and more under Reullurs Lodge in Town Hall on Friday evening next features Miss Louis of New York presiding at the piano. The event aims to raise funds for a good object and is expected to attract a full house due to the pianist and notable program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reullurs Lodge
Louis
New York
Directo
Philadel Hig
Bea
Henck
Schenck
Physiciaiasto
Bowl Street
York
Maemoe Rening
Aneyer
Rometer Aisners
C.goorwin
May Term Court Opens in Bristol County
The May Term of the Court of Common Pleas for Bristol County begins its session in this town on Tuesday morning next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Common Pleas
County of
Bristol
Confidence man swindles Mason after visiting Parker House
Providence tale reports a man posing as a wounded Mason named Arthur Perkins M D of St. John's Lodge No. 8 New York swindled a local resident out of $10. The incident references Captain Bradford Sturgess a well-known packet master between Providence and New York who died in New York from paralysis on Saturday. Sturgess, about fifty, was master of the sloop Blackstone and unmarried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Major Hansen
Norway
New Orleans
St. Albane
Richmond
Aati Perkins
San Francisco
Parker House
New
Providence Press
Arthur Perkins
St. John's Lodge
Antietam
Bradford Sturgess
Providence
Blackstone
National Rubber Co Expands Engine Building
The National Rubber Company adds an extension to its engine building to accommodate a larger engine. The new section will be located on the south side of the main structures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tar the National Rubber Company
Town Council and Court of Probate Meeting Notice
The regular monthly meeting of the Town Council and Court of Probate will be held in the Council Chamber on Monday afternoon next at two o'clock.
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Paris
Delaware
Providence and Worcester Railroad Company
Dalton
Broadway
New Bedford
James Murphy
St. Mary's (Catholic
Vermont
Anna Dickinson
Des Moines
Atla Californian
California
Louise
Prince Royal
Denmark
Queen Victoria
Joseph Sata
Pana
Cape May
Brown Emerson
South Church
Salem
Fulton County
Louisville
New Haven and Northampton Railroad Company
Southampton
Mays
Prorgsson Gases
St. Domingo
Stro’ Wilkinson
Weston
P. ¢. Stranaway
Newport
Long Island
Ruby Valley
Nevada
Igr Manchaug Company
Sutton
Mass
Beoeston
Assonet
North
Salem Gazette
Middleton
Eunice Nichols
Lewiston
Wisconsin
Texsa
Hay
John B. Pearce
Cole
Mary Coonan
Brount Lane
Usher Street
Finnothy- Dougherty
James Sharkey
Jane
Nee Ory
Crane's Lane
Horatio L. Wickon
Mary W. Chace
Allen Craca
Oh’ Mott
Mary E. Card
John Lawless
Isabell Lawless
Alice M. Franklin
Mary Franklin
David A. Waldron
Warren
Allen Chad
William H. Barras
Wood Street
State
Church Streets
Logal Tintypes
Bristol High Goheel
Gael Borat
Tite
Onoda
N'A
Sondipp T
Aur & Sons
Philadelphia
Tie NoRdkky
Tittle Monthly
Rokae
Livretu
Linxo
Aon
Everty Pages
Broad Atreet
X. J
Pir
Remnahbt
Spéera
Ita
N. G. West
T. J. Griffin
N. CG
Bedell
Sp.éu
Onlls
H. Ts md
Main Street
Charlestown
Speer
WIN &Co
Singera
Charlertown
Maes
Mypely
Literary Notices
C. D. Case & Co
General Government
Congress
Atlantic Monthly
Malbone
T. W. Higginson
Clothes Manis
James Parton
James Freeman Clark
Long Point
John G. Whittier
Marion Douglass
Washington
John Burroughe
T. Wy Parsons
F. W. Vans
Bayard ‘Baylor
Pacific Railroad
Lemuel Bowles
President Grant
Fieldt, Degold & Co
Addreae
KE. Wells
N.Y
Ascaon
T. S. Arthur & Sons
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