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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1872
Page
2
A philosophical meditation argues that a person’s present actions define character, not past records. It warns against excusing current wrongs, urges judging acts, and stresses civic duty, reputation, and the perils of political power. The piece then notes King of Sweden’s death and Sweden Norway relations, concluding rulers face common human fate.
The National Union Republican State Convention met in Providence on Wednesday. Benjamin Finch of Newport Henry Lippitt of Providence John H Barden of Scituate and Henry Howard of Coventry were unanimously nominated as the state electoral ticket for the upcoming Presidential election.
The Eastern District Congressional Convention held in Providence on Wednesday last unanimously nominated Hon. Benjamin T. Eames of Providence as candidate for Representative to Congress for the next two years from this district.
The text portrays Carl Schurz revealing a confidential talk with Secretary Fish about Grant politics. It suggests Fish denies the tale, labeling it false and leaving Schurz in an awkward position. The piece mocks Schurz for overreaching and hints at political maneuvering amid factional tensions.
The traveling philosopher notes Charles O Conner accepts the Louisville nomination for the Presidency. The Straight Outs may vote for a decent man as Greeley nears home and could become a candidate without a constituency. The Sage loses ground and risks fading to a phrase in his journal.
The author reflects on leaving Watch Hill and the pull of a life by the sea or in the mountains. He compares seasonal leisure to Hawthorne's dream of perpetual sailing, notes work as the tether pulling us back, and questions where city-dwellers who need rest have gone. He longs for more visitors escaping fashion and unrest to savor Arcadia.
The passage speaks of rest and wisdom in taking it. Each year farewells mark the close of summer social pleasures that unite hearts. It notes the pathetic incidents of leaving friends and the lingering sorrow at parting and the sense of life changing.
Hon James M Pendleton of Westerly was chosen as a candidate for Representative to Congress at the Western District Congressional Convention held in Providence on Wednesday last.
The Rev E M Smith of Middletown Conn preached at the State Street M E Church on Sunday. The regular monthly meeting of the Town Council and Court of Probate will convene in the Council Chamber Monday at two o'clock in the afternoon.
The Rev. Mr. Dexter of the Warren Baptist Church preached at the Congregational Church on Sunday by reciprocal exchange with Rev. J. P. Lane the Congregational pastor.
The Metacom Debating Club sets a discussion for next Tuesday evening asking which is the greater discovery: the magnetic needle or the electric telegraph. The prompt invites members to weigh scientific impact and historical influence.
Mr F Hodgkinson to deliver a farewell lecture tomorrow Sunday evening at seven thirty in Town Hall. The subject is What shall I do to be saved. No collections.
An anniversary meeting of the Young Men's Christian Association will be held at the Congregational Church tomorrow evening. Services will begin at 7 o'clock. The public is invited to attend.
The Young Men's Christian Association will hold its annual meeting on Monday evening at 7 30. Elections of officers will take place and other business as may properly come before the meeting will be considered.
An adopted town resident in jest notes how Samson might have fared in the muck and seaweed business, comparing biblical feats to modern earnings. He quips about a mud scow and contemplates possible daily gains, imagining gates of Gaza would yield modest sums in his era.
An account from the Kicke muit describes the seaweed business and a dramatic encounter with a large eel aboard Mr. Jerome Barrus's “double ender.” The eel boarded the vessel and finned a fierce deck battle before being subdued, prompting a wry question about whether eels ever learn wisdom.
An elderly man from Bristol, now gone to “where the woodbine twinith,” shows a wary humor during a church ceremony. He marries late in life to a feminine partner and, as prayers begin, quips I was afraid of this outcome, while the scene prompts reflections on his odd dreams through the proceedings.
A party from Jefferson NH reported three bears seen near the summit while climbing Mt Washington. The driver grabbed the reins to steady the wagon as the bears crossed ahead, a remarkable sight above the forested slopes. Washington Adams and Jefferson peaks were recently capped with snow, making a striking contrast to the sunny scene.
E Reallura Lodge No 82 I O of G T proposes a Wednesday evening visit to Good Samaritan Lodge No 28 Olneyville A special train will depart Bristol for Providence at 6 30 PM creating a joint outing for members and guests.
After an open air concertWednesday evening the Bristol Cornet Band was entertained at Mrs Colt s residence with a splendid collation This marked the final concert in the band s present season on Hope street
At a directors meeting in Providence on Tuesday last the Bristol Steam Fishing Co. resolved to pay a 25 percent dividend on capital stock with October 10 as the payment date. It also authorized the treasurer to contract for next year’s fish sale on terms not less favorable than those of this year.
A Town Hall caucus elected Captain James Lawless as Chairman with J. F. Stoughton and C. H. Spooner as Secretaries. Delegates to the State Convention were John Turner Samuel W. Church and Hiram Frisbie. District delegates were R. S. Andrews Isaac F. Williams and Parmenus Skinner Jr. The meeting adjourned after rousing Grant and Wilson cheers.
The Surveyor of Highways in the Eighth District William H. Munro tackled a dilapidated bridge used as a dump for stones and bones. He crawled through the wreck in a bold feat of engineering, weighing 299 pounds, emerging safely to prove the work complete.
The notes describe Anna Livingston as a charming, modest speaker who extols the influence of women and lauds Josephine as a model. Her anti Free Love stance is clear and her public speaking gifts are noted as strong. She is tied to the Y M C A Course and will present a lecture titled Josephine or One Woman's Way.
A reflective essay traces early Bristol neck geography from Warren River to Kirkemuit. It recalls historic fences, Swanzey raids, ante revolutionary residents, and the isthmus’s pleasant yet wild lanes. The piece surveys Throop’s Farm, huckleberries, and plantation life, ending with a nod to Warren-bound prospects.
A reader explains that Rev James Wallis Eastburn wrote part of Yamoyden while in Bristol and New York, with James Eastburn editing after his friend’s death. The mixup arose from two similarly named Bristol residents, both divinity students under Bishop Griswold. Which is head of the house, the mistress, or the maid?
The YMCA announces anniversary exercises to review the past year with the President reading the report and clergy addresses expected. Town readers are urged to attend with a full house anticipated tomorrow night.
Jamaica Ginger praises Walkers California Vinegar Bitters as a safe remedy for stomach related ailments, claiming it restores vigor and corrects wrong action in the digestive system. The ad targets women’s health and nervous issues as symptoms of poor stomach function.
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