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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1874
Page
2
After long discussion the President has spoken his mind on the third term. He shows no ambition for a longer tenure of office and believes the public has no right to demand denial of his political plans. The piece favors his stance and trusts critics feel his ambition is satisfied.
Benjamin T. Eames was re elected as Representative to Congress from the First District by 1458 votes. Latimer W. Ballou won in the Second District by 1503 votes.
State Assayer Henry Vaughan tests thirty five bitters and finds alcohol from 6.86 to 48.20 percent, with highest near brandy or whisky and lowest above Edinburgh ale figures. College Presidents discuss taxing property exemptions tied to moral benefits, arguing secular colleges educate without sectarian aims. They warn taxes could hinder education and limit institutional influence.
The piece notes Thiers speaking frankly to an Italian audience about France's government. It says Italy warned Victor Emmanuel's subjects not to hear unfriendly criticism of the French ruler. It mocks British restraint on American remarks about Grant and argues free speech is not popular in Europe.
The piece notes Jenny Lind and her husband choosing Wiesbaden for domestic life and suggests her future songs will arise from love and calm surroundings. It mentions the world’s memories of her captivating voice and contrasts German style with American scholarship and faith. Forty eight Americans attended the University of Berlin last winter.
The man Kullman has been convicted of attempting to kill Prince Bismarck and sentenced to fourteen years’ imprisonment. The trial showed deliberate planning and a calm confession, with medical testimony highlighting the influence of religious impulses on a morbid character.
Public installation of Mount Hope Temple of Honor officers will occur Tuesday evening at their Hall with all members invited. Rev. Dr. NM Talbot of Warren will preach at the State Street M E Church tomorrow. During vacation week High School pupils plan an exhibition of gymnastics tableaux and music. Local election results show a light vote with 190 total. Hon. B T Eames 117, William B Beach 72, 1 scattered.
The Bristol Train of Artillery will hold fall training around the 17th with a street parade in the afternoon and a dress parade on State street. They will meet at the Armory next Monday evening and invite all officers and members. EG Realtura Lodge No 32 announces a public installation next Wednesday at Temple of Honor Hall with new regalia praised as finest in the state. A church fair at St Marys Church in Wood Street runs each evening for two weeks from opening day in the Light Infantry Armory with music and a silver set by vote to help reduce the church debt.
The Town Hall crowd enjoyed an entertaining show by Charley Shays Quincuplexal Troupe last Tuesday evening. The performance drew hearty laughter, packed the hall, and left the audience fully satisfied with the traveling entertainment.
An adjourned September term of the Bristol County Supreme Court opened with Judge E R Potter presiding. Proceedings included jury panels for wills cases, clerks testimony, and adjournments. The Town Council and Court of Probate handled estate appointments, guardianships, windmill location, and numerous bills. Humanitarian appeals urged better conditions in schools and charitable writings highlighted. Public notices cover liquor nuisance trials and October estate transactions.
The message lists meetings Sunday at the Asylum at 10 45 A M at rooms at 5 45 P M and at the Middle District school house at 7 30 P M in the evening.
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