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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1879
Page
2
In a reflective piece the writer ponders Bismarck, Afghanistan and Liberal-Tory tensions, noting Lord Chelmsford gains favor with Mrs Vic and speculation on the next U S president. The commentary covers public entertainments shifting from lectures to concerts, calls for industrial vigor, and a cautious critique of party campaigning and self interest.
The passage notes late arrivals from Europe bring skilled, capitalized men. It highlights the West’s vast lands as an inviting field for settlement and asserts the better European elements will raise the character of foreign-born citizens. The shift is framed as Europe’s loss, America’s gain, supplying needed producers for consumer needs.
The piece notes a recent split in the Democratic party of New York State. It suggests possible compromises between Tilden and Tammany, or Tammany’s decline due to rank and file desertion. It warns that self interest could drive new movements and that political climates may turn dark with new opportunities.
The piece extols broad educational gains over fifty years, noting equal access for the poor, potential social ascent, and a stronger republic. It argues education elevates families and politics, and guards against knavery by empowering the voter with understanding of the ballot.
Beaury September 2 1879 recalls the 9th anniversary of the siege of Sedan and the rise of the Prussian empire. Berlin celebrates with parades colors and reviews as Emperor William I inspects troops and honors regiments amid autumn weather and flag exchanges.
The review of General Grant's round world journey portrays it as a gracious ovation across civilized and semi civilized lands. On his return, Americans plan to honor him and acclaim his leadership as both successful and skillful. The history of his tour reads like a well written romance.
The recent decease of Rev Joseph P Thompson marks the loss of a leading American scholar. He led Broadway Tabernacle New York for years, helped shape the Independent, and pursued Egyptology with high rank. Slurs hastened his end, prompting reflection on Southern leadership amid Yazoo murder debates and calls for new governance. Senator Lamar and allies face a difficult task ahead.
The aged sovereign rode the field as Infantry, Cavalry, and Artillery regiments lined the ground in open and compact formations. He addressed commanders after three hours in the saddle under a burning sun, then returned home to cheers from dense crowds. General Zkobeleff was noted as arriving, while the French Attache’s presence remained uncertain amid cordialEmpire-Republic relations.
A playful scene unfolds as New York Post Office carriers surprise Senator S.8. Cox with a superb watch in daylight after he helped raise their pay. The episode includes a dispute involving Mr. Bergh of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals over dogs being cut up in the name of science, stirring public interest.
St Marys Church on Wood Street receives exterior painting under a contract awarded to William Doran of Barrington, Rev James H Lyon of Central Falls plans to preach at Congregational Church tomorrow, and Trinity Church will host Harvest Home Festival music including Mozart and Goss pieces. Various sermons, meetings, and concerts follow with local ministers and groups in attendance. The Bristol Cornet Band hosted outdoor concerts, a Y M C A meeting debated term limits, visiting clergy preached in several churches, and local citizens discussed cryptic weather and library needs for Scientific American volumes. The University Singers of New Orleans prepare a concert, praised as a premier Black vocal group in the region.
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