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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1875
Page
2
The Democratic press is anxious to have Grant nominated for a third term, but the response from opponents is clear: preparation is not in place to accommodate that demand this time.
The passage suggests Cesar’s current quiet stance while a possible third term stirs unrest among the people. It warns against denting Ulysses, declaring him a good man and implying opposition to extending term limits. The tone reflects political caution and respect for a respected leader.
A remark notes the licensure of the New York Tribune’s liquor shop and quips that the establishment should bear an inscription stating it was not founded by Horace Greeley, mocking how his virtues are treated.
Authorities in Santiago Chile issue a ordinance requiring every homeowner or occupant to clean paint or whitewash the fronts of their houses and display the national flag for the anniversary of independence on September 18.
The piece notes European worry over Russian government actions, with no sign from the Czar toward peace. It compares kings, emperors, and czars to troublesome leaders, arguing that unlike third term presidents in republics, monarchs are harder to remove.
A friend reports an excellent lecture given recently by Ex-Governor Boutwell of Massachusetts on Abraham Lincoln. The sketch of his life and character was substantial and instructive, enriched by anecdotes and notable extracts from his speeches. The Lyceum presentation is praised as a rare treat.
The piece laments a decline in American merchant seamen noting many sailors are of foreign birth and driven by base passions. It claims mutiny and looting rise among crews, worrying about precious cargoes and citing a recent chase of a mutinous French ship aboard a British vessel as evidence of growing piracy at sea.
The Albany Argus condemns current Democratic prospects and argues the nation will not shift from Republican rule without real reform. It says readers seek performance over promises, and voters are disillusioned by corruptions and ineffective leadership in office.
Philadelphia plans to lodge at least 125000 visitors using 35000 hotel rooms and 90000 private homes while feeding up to 200000 meals daily. Accompany has $200000 in frozen poultry and 150000 hams are stocked for a summer raid. The city expects 20000 fresh arrivals daily for ten days at $5 a day, totaling about 200 million dollars for the season.
The New York Committee of the Great Exhibition to be held next year in Philadelphia fears a shortfall in funds. The hat has been passed with little success, and Congress aid is now urged. Philadelphia leaders, including G. W. Childs, have contributed generously, yet more support is deemed essential to prevent a disastrous failure. If Congress can allocate funds for the National Centenary celebration, it should do so.
A marriage is reported in Bland county Virginia between Mr Allen Hannah and Miss Hanneh Allen.
The Vicksburg Herald quotes a wry remark about lingering Civil War tensions, noting a light jab at collective memory. The line playfully contrasts forgiveness between the North and South, highlighting regional sentiment with humor.
Ann Swain of San Francisco sues an omnibus company seeking 299 dollars claiming she was left on a sidewalk for about an hour after the driver failed to stop for her. She alleges great bodily and mental pain and injury as the result.
Robert Huntsman a noted steeple climber ascended the First Presbyterian Church in Elizabeth New Jersey last Saturday to perform repairs. He sat astride the vane of the spire and was photographed from the ground showcasing his daring feat.
Doctor John McChesney has been a continuous subscriber to the Staunton Spectator since its founding, about fifty three years, with nearly twenty years to its predecessors. He always pays in advance and, at almost ninety, remains a vigorous, energetic gentleman.
A report warns against lifting a kerosene lamp while burning as air rush may drive flame down the chimney causing an explosion. In six weeks nine insurance cases arose with one recent fire at Oak Bluffs. Mr Bridgett of Charlestown barely escaped with his life after lifting a lamp from the floor, losing his cottage.
The West Chester News reports seven large cannon unearthed on Warwick Furnace farm in Warwick township Chester county. Buried about three feet deep within a 30 by 30 foot area, the guns include six still intact lengths with two foot breech diameters and a 4 inch calibre. One cannon appears charged with a ball found in place though powder signs are gone. Tradition holds General Washington placed them there roughly 98 years ago.
A Springfield correspondent reports on a female baseball club called the Blondes and Brunettes. Seventeen women, hired for low wages, performed in blue and white and in white with blue facings, with fifty foot bases on a smaller field. The crowd attracted curiosity but the exhibition was marked by modest embarrassment and debate over propriety.
A Wisconsin resident of German birth named Mr Kreger offers a November to May forecast. He expects cold days in November followed by a mild month, thin ice on streams by December, heavy snow around New Year, a mild Indian summer in January, more rain than snow, occasional cold days in February, dry and warm March, variable April, and a dry May with fewer water needs for gardens.
A fire gutted Charles Duiresne's house in West Warren Massachusetts about 1 o'clock last Saturday morning. Neighbors aided the evacuation as flames swept through the dwelling. Firefighters battled the blaze but the structure sustained extensive damage with investigations ongoing.
The Christian Mirror notes an error in placing Rev Mr Rice’s Massachusetts legislature election among missionary news last week. After review, editors question whether the notice was misplaced or appropriately placed in the end.
The note expresses gratitude to Hon. Benjamin T. Eames for important public documents and acknowledges his continued service.
The Taunton Republican reports daily thefts of money from Taunton mail in the Boston Post Office. Over months, many letters are taken. nine were stolen last week with no sign of reduced activity or countermeasures. Partners and methods unspecified.
The crop of carrets raised in this town the present year was fifteen thousand bushels less than the crop of 1874. This sentence records a decline in local crop yield comparing current year to 1874, noting a specific deficit of fifteen thousand bushels.
The Light House Board asks for appropriations in Rhode Island to rebuild Mussel Bed Shoal beacon at 6000 dollars, reconstruct the Conmient light station washed away in a great storm at 6000 dollars, and rebuild Rose Island day beacon at 30600 dollars.
Y M C A announces meetings tomorrow at The Asylum at 10 30 PM a service of song at the roomy at 6 80 PM and the usual meeting at 6 PM All are cordially invited and urged to attend.
Morning prayer at 10.30 and evening prayer at 7.30 tomorrow. The Rt. Rev. Bishop of the Diocese will make his first visitation to the parish on the second Sunday in Advent, December 5th.
Senator Orris S. Ferry died at his Norwalk home on Sunday afternoon at age 52. Born August 5, 1823 in Bethel, he graduated from Yale, practiced law, served as Probate Judge, and was Connecticut state legislator and senator. Ferry held brigadier general rank in the Union Army and served in the Thirty Sixth Congress. He entered the U.S. Senate in 1867 and was re-elected in 1872. his term would have ended in 1879.
Selling rapidly and offered at Bedell's drug store for full information about this brand.
The Boston Commercial Bulletin notes the Knowles Force Pump built for this town can throw six one inch streams to a height of one hundred feet, signaling its power and potential usefulness for local water projects.
A resident weighs 100 pounds less than his wife and 9 pounds less than five twelfths of their combined weight. Let wife weight be W and husband weight be H. H = W − 100 and H = (5/12)(W + H) − 9. Solve: substitute H = W−100 into second: W−100 = (5/12)(W+W−100) − 9. Simplify: W−100 = (5/12)(2W−100) − 9. Multiply 12: 12W −1200 = 5(2W−100) −108. So 12W −1200 = 10W −500 −108. Thus 12W −1200 = 10W −608. So 2W = 592. W = 296. Husband H = W−100 = 196. Total weight = 492 pounds.
John King, a Tennessee resident in 1862, hid his farm produce in a Cumberland cave during raids by both sides. A rockfall after thirteen years revealed him when a railroad blasting opened the cave. Separately, California contributes a colossal snow plant from Calaveras County near the Big Trees for the Centennial Exposition. The red cone cluster, fifteen units, rises through snow with frostlike edges and crystalline fringe. It is parasitic, rooting in rotted wood beneath the surface.
The Bristol Light Infantry and St Marys T A Society held a grand union ball at the Infantry armory on Wednesday evening last. The Mea gher Guards from Providence attended as guests, arriving on the late tram, escorted by the Infantry with the Kristel Cornet Band. Frank Vaughns band from Providence provided the music.
The Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition will display articles grouped into seven departments. Most items will be housed in suitable buildings with dedicated areas for each division, outlining a structured layout for the upcoming event.
Those prophets of revival failed to boost business with nonadvertisers. Those who kept stock and advertised at low living prices drew customers. Messrs T. T. Allan Co., 84 Hope Street, offer winter goods and advertise to sell at the lowest figures, aiding the Boston Store’s thriving business.
A Thursday evening performance by the Union Quartette of Boston with Mrs. W. B. Grover of Providence and Miss Emma Martin of Warren drew a large, impressed Bristol crowd. The program featured Keller's American Hymn, Hastings centennial hymn, Wilhelm's Watch on the Rhine, and songs by Hartel and Kinkel, all encored. Mrs Grover and Miss Martin received warm praise for their parts, with Becket’s Tempest and other selections sustaining the high standard and the pianist Mrs. Grover delivering a notable encore. The ensemble’s cohesion and artistry left the audience spellbound despite expenses exceeding gate receipts.
On Sunday Rev J H Lyon of Central Falls preached at the Congregational Church through an exchange with Rev J P Lane. Rev W N Ackley of Warren delivered the sermon for Trinity parish in Town Hall during the evening service.
Gilmore's Military Band of sixty five pieces will perform with famed cornet soloists Arbuckle and Levy and a lady vocalist under Franklin Lyceum Providence management on Saturday evening next the fourth proximo. A special train will depart here at 6:30 PM. See advertisement.
The community mourns after the announcement of Vice President Wilson's sudden death. Flags lined public and private staffs at half mast following the news and massed bells tolled across churches at the funeral on Friday.
The annual inspection of state military armories and equipment begins December 2 in Warren with the Warren Artillery Company A, Second Battalion infantry. On December 6 Bristol Train of Artillery Company B, and Bristol Light Infantry Company C, both Second Battalion, are scheduled for inspections.
A Wood street fair hosted by the Indies of St Marys Church concluded last Saturday night after a two week run. Prizes awarded Friday and Saturday included a revolver to N. 3s. Burnham a china tea set to Rev. Mr Kane of Woonsweket a silver service to James Tobin a marble top table to Rev M McCullion of Warren a baby carriage to Annie Culley and a bride doll pen to Miss Mandin among others. Dr. Rogers received a barrel of apples rolled for attendees.
Mr and Mrs Charles H Spooner observed their twenty fifth wedding anniversary with a Monday evening reception at Hope street residence of Mr and Mrs Joseph S Thompson. About 150 guests attended and presented gifts including a sofa bedstead a bronze clock silverware and a half barrel of flour. Music by S B Spinning and Pitman accompanied the festivity and speeches from Rev H M Jones marked the occasion. May the couple continue to celebrate a long and happy marriage.
A notice announces an official visitation by the Grand Master and Grand Representatives to United Brothers Lodge No. 18, I. O. of O. F., next Tuesday evening at seven thirty. The War ren Gazelle excerpt recounts a Bristol Court House incident where a Rehobeth field-driver claimed he acted in his official capacity during a witness cross-examination, prompting a wry reaction from a veteran Bristol lawyer and Judge Brayton.
A man walking home on a rainy night lost three potatoes when a strong wind blew over his umbrella and its bag. He saved a pie, but the bag tore and only three potatoes remained. morning found him gathering the scattered spuds. A town committee has built a shore wall and pumping station with an extensive pipe system to improve fire protection, at a cost of fifteen thousand dollars, featuring Herreshoff steam power and non freezing hydrants.
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