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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1875
Page
2
The Republicans enter the New York state contest with strong hopes and cheering signs of triumph. In Cuba the insurgents rejoice over a recent accession to their munitions of war, appearing stronger and more determined as Spain seems powerless to quell them.
The piece notes tension around the Boston Post Office, referencing Postmaster Burt and a clash between supporters and dissenters. It argues the press was vindicated in critiquing the situation, indicating opposition stemmed from more than mere enemies.
A lingering snag in the Indian enterprise of the Prince of Wales arises as one East Indian prince refuses to meet at the appointed place while Mr. Wales suffers sciatic pain. Had funds arrived without the visit, Albert Edward would likely stay at home.
The text asserts Governor Tilden of New York is a valuable officer with a personal fortune around forty hundred thousand dollars. It clarifies this does not reflect his value to the state, noting only that he has accumulated a private wealth estimated near four hundred thousand dollars.
A devotional note urges speaking kindly of the parson and appreciating his sermons. It highlights his tender nature and says a friendly word or smile fosters better discourse, and his visits to the sick and dying become more precious, bringing new joy to his life and to those he serves.
Vienna reports a large defalcation in Servia leading to the dismissal of every officer in the Servian Court. The incident raises questions about integrity within the administration and invites comparisons to American concerns about honesty in finances.
The article cites Dr. Holland from Scribner arguing Congress offers no relief for American business. Society’s current pattern must change, urging farmers' children to return to the old home and a simpler life to replace grand extravagance. Prosperity is seen as a slow harvest born of generation-long reform.
The Park Street Church in Boston braces for Rev. Mr. Murray as the oracle of Music Hall. They expect Rev. Theodore L. Cugier, Rev. Richard S. Storrs, and Rev. Joseph T. Duryea from Brooklyn to lead October services. The fire and resolve after Dr Griffin’s days fade, while Murray hopes to boost church and paper with vigor, though his following may largely come from outside his former congregation, signaling a brief brilliant career for the Adirondacks advocate.
The San Francisco Bulletin notes California immigration in 1875 fared well overall despite drought fears. From January through September 1, arrivals reached 76,193 with departures near the yearly average. About 40,000 newcomers settled permanently, forming colonies and moving to southern counties and interior valleys where they join an industrious population.
Reported setbacks show Carlists failing to topple Alfonsists with dispersal seen as imminent. the movement appears near collapse as authorities tighten grip and factions weaken amid ongoing conflict in Spain.
Widespread concern grips horse owners as a new illness emerges in New York and Pennsylvania. The ailment resembles the blind staggers rather than the epizootic disease feared by many.
The late hurricane caused widespread destruction across the windward islands of the West Indies. Reports describe numerous maritime disasters with significant loss of life, noting that the British ship Codfish lost twelve crew members and the British steamer Caribbean suffered a partial loss of her crew.
The speaker argues Morton could gain value with common sense and warns against battles and bloody imagery. Emphasizes welcoming goodwill, peaceful argument, and the party deserving credit for victory without dwelling on past tears.
A fragment notes that Massachusetts Democrats resemble a boy lost in the woods as speeches and platform slogans diverge from old party oracles. Supporters may feel confusion when reading today’s history, making it hard to distinguish the party if actions match rhetoric.
A commentary condemns allowing the Centennial Exhibition to open on the Sabbath. It argues the move insults the nation, shows ignorance to international readers, and wastes a chance to demonstrate America’s reverence for God, prosperity, and progress through sacred day observance.
The article notes Moody and Sankey wield a distinct power beyond mere excitement. They are simple men without formal learning or tricks, yet their preaching has done good in England and promises benefit in the United States. Large crowds gather and the presence in Washington could aid the capital's moral climate.
The passage critiques the reverence for a prominent California bank figure, arguing Ralston’s suspension, not his death, should define the lesson. It labels him a rash speculator and asserts such leaders are not safe role models, noting the public’s mixed, uncertain response.
Chief of Police Savage reports Boston has several hundred fewer liquor outlets than listed in December 1874. Since July 1 there have been over 700 complaints for license violations. Drunkenness arrests are down versus last year, and crime has not increased. The report approves the law and deems enforcement a success.
The excerpt recalls a mother’s praise of Wolfgang Goethe as a striking figure. It notes his arrival in Strasburg on April 9 1870 at about twenty, likening him to Apollo in appearance. The text emphasizes his tall, imposing presence, liberal features, and lustrous brown eyes, while detailing glimpses of his noble bearing and dramatic charisma.
Local tailor, long established in Providence, announces a new store on Hope Street near Byfield inviting customers to view finely selected cloths trimmings and furnishings. The ad hints at seasonal amusements and autumn treasures as winter arrives, promising cheerful gatherings and lasting good will.
The New York, built by Harlan & Hollingsworth Co. for Messrs. Morgan, Brashear, and partners, measures 275 feet long, 88 feet beam, 22 feet hold depth and 1,735 tons. Captain James Lawless leads a lavish crew decked with luxury quarters, heated berths, and black walnut fittings. Aft quarters for sailors and firemen, engine room, and captain’s salon feature frescoed ceilings, polished woods, and modern machinery. The ship, schooner-rigged with a large square sail, logged 11 1/4 knots under test, with 62 revolutions per minute and coal use around 10 tons for the run from Wilmington to sea. The design, praised by observers, shows promise as a high-capacity freight steamer with low coal consumption and shallow draft.
The Hartford Times reports the Connecticut apple crop will be less than one tenth of last year’s abundant total, with Massachusetts and Vermont likely sharing the same reduced outcome. The notice paints a bleak but cautious forecast for New England orchards.
In Piermont New Hampshire Cotting awoke to a tramp demanding money with a pistol. The assailant revealed $700 at a bureau. as the thief searched, Cotting seized the pistol and fatally shot him.
The Cincinnati Gazette argues that confidence failed after the 1873 panic due to political agitation aimed at tearing up the foundation of currency and contracts. It contrasts with 1857, where foundations remained intact, aiding recovery, and warns that demagogues’ selfish aims paralyze trade and industry.
The Springfield Republican advocates specie payment as the world’s policy and America’s natural law, calling it the only permanent policy. It argues resumption is inevitable and fear quiets markets, urging clear preparations to restore balance and confidence in money and business.
Captain Lawless has added two fine brass twelve pounder cannon to Fort Rounds, announced as loud as they are fine. The steamer Canonicus, Captain Orswell, ran an excursion from Fall River and this town to Newport on Tuesday, inviting about three hundred excursionists to visit the British ship Bellerophon.
The Bristol Female Charitable Society convenes at Mrs John Norris house Thursday at 8 PM for important business. The Bristol Young Men's Christian Association gathers at their rooms Monday at 8 PM to hear reports and elect officers for the year ahead.
A drunk man in a carriage forced entry near Mrs. Gibson's Bristol home last Tuesday evening, tumbling through the north gate and getting lost in the semicind, while two passing youths guided him out. No robbery occurred and no one was harmed.
The coroner's jury adjourned after reviewing the death of George H Wilson Jr whose body was found in the dock on September 17. Dr Palmer noted sand and pebbles in the lungs and sand under the fingernails indicating struggle and live presence after the fall. The verdict declared death by suffocation and drowning with unknown cause or perpetrators.
The Nautical Gazette notes harsh treatment of Poor Jack aboard Morgan Line ships and admires the Brashear and New York for their luxurious quarters. Captain James Lawless, of this town, announced last Thursday a contract for two additional steamers of the same design.
Real estate records show multiple August and September transfers. Buyers include Ruth Ann Maxfield, William James Darling, Henry B. Renwick, Earnest J. Geisler, Benjamin F. Sherman, Richard F. Jaynes, Catherine Codman, Maria Codman, Herbert M. Howe, Mary T. Wilson, and others. Properties include lots on Bristol to Warren road, Wood and Burton streets, High Street, and Summer Street, with prices ranging from 1 to 18,000 dollars.
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