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Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1872

Page

2

War Echoes in Poetry and Politics Across Nations

The piece rails against Judge Cockburn and English aristocracy, arguing they obstruct peace and justice while praising war poetry from Shakespeare Scott Fontenoy Fontenoy and other works. It extols patriotism, laments colonial slavery, and elevates martial memory through references to Worth and notable battles.

Fontenoy Lord Hay Cumberland Wood Zuyder Zee Holland Limerick Sassenagh Cavalier Richard Tyone Coventry Sir Richard Tyrone Coventry-keep Hector Andromache Worth

Peaceful settlement praised by English and American leaders

The English Tory Press and Cabinet celebrate the settlement of long standing disputes after the War of the Rebellion. Commercial classes join in the joy as both nations embrace peaceful arbitration and look to future cooperation. Statesmen commend the administration for concluding the prolonged dispute.

Justice Cockburn England Germany Great Britain

Modern Solomon Explains Gulf Stream Fire Chimney

A writer praises a so called modern Solomon for explaining the Gulf Stream. He describes a vast horizontal chimney through subterranean fire feeding a hot current while cold water moderates the fire. The piece lauds the explorer who found this "idea" and questions the heroism of the finder.

Solomon Gulf Stream

Party crosses ranks to back opposition candidates

The author argues that forcing a party to nominate opponents’ candidates drains its strength like Satan tempting Adam and Eve, reducing its capital stock and weakening its integrity.

Adam and Eve

State elections show Republican majorities in several states

The returns from last Tuesday's elections indicate Republican majorities in Pennsylvania from twenty thousand to thirty five thousand, Ohio about fifteen thousand, Nebraska five thousand, and Indiana uncertain for governor though the rest of the state ticket favors Republicans.

Pennsylvania Ohio Nebraska Indiana

Vermont Central mismanagement raises public concern

The Vermont Central Railroad faces growing doubts from public incorporations amid profiteering on through lines. Authorities warn that mismanagement could trigger losses as the company nears a potential $10,000,000 liquidation need after past Hartford and Erie swindles and ongoing questionable practices.

Vermont Central Railroad The Central Hartford and Erie Vermont Central

Farewell Sermon and Lectures Spark Early Ticket Sales

Mr F Hodgkinson of Jamaica Plains delivered his farewell sermon in Town Hall last Sunday evening. We learn season tickets for the Association Lectures are selling rapidly early in the season. Mr James B Herreshoff, absent eighteen months traveling in Europe, returned home Thursday morning. Rev A McKeown of Cambridgeport Mass will preach in State Street M E Church tomorrow morning and afternoon.

F. Hodgkinson Jamaica Plains Town Hall Association James B. Herreshoff Europe A. McKeown Cambridgeport Mass State Street M. E

Debate on suffrage tied to property rights

The Metacom Debating Club will discuss whether the right to vote should depend on property qualifications. The debate is scheduled for next Tuesday evening.

Metacom Debating Club

Old Guard BTA invites to Port Newport artillery excursion

Members of the Old Guard B. T. A. are invited to travel with the Artillery to Newport on Tuesday. Report at the Armory at 7 o'clock in the morning.

Old Guard B. T. A Artillery Newport

Bristol Train of Artillery Plans Weekend Meetings

The Bristol Train of Artillery will hold a business meeting at the Armory Saturday evening at fifteen minutes before eight o clock. A Company meeting is scheduled for Monday evening at the same hour. Old Guard members aiming to accompany the Artillery to Newport on Tuesday are urged to attend Monday’s meeting.

Bristol Train of Artillery Old Guard Newport

Reallura Lodge Members Visit Good Samaritan Lodge

Members of Reallura Lodge S. O. of G. T. from this town traveled to Olneyville to visit Good Samaritan Lodge on Wednesday evening. They rode a special train on the Providence Warren and Bristol Railroad leaving at 6:30 and returning at 1:00. Refreshments were served and the visit was enjoyed by all.

Reallura Lodge S. O G. T Good Samaritan Lodge Olneyville Providence, Warren and Bristol

Rhode Island Temperance Union Holds Annual Meeting

The annual Rhode Island Temperance Union meeting takes place at Music Hall Providence on Wednesday October 16 starting at 10 AM. Speakers include J. K. Osgood Gardner Francis Murphy Portland Maine and Edwin Thompson Mass with local voices. A quartet led by S. B. Spinning provides singing throughout the program.

The Rhode Island Temperance Union Music Hall Providence Messrs J. K. Osgood Gardner Francis Murphy Portland Maine Edwin Thompson Mass S. B. Spinning

Grand Concert and Hop by Hoffman Troupe

The Hoffman Concert troupe plans an evening performance between the 21st and 26th instants. After the concert, Brown and Reeve's Orchestra will lead a dance for attendees of the light fantastic.

Hoffman Brown & Reeve

Y M C A Anniversary Meeting in Bristol Highlights

The ninth anniversary of the Bristol Y M C A was marked by reports of weekly prayer meetings and social gatherings, a growing library and new building needs. Leaders praised the year’s programs, finances showed a small deficit, and calls were made to subscribe and fund a larger space. The event featured remarks by Rev. Jones and Rev. Locke.

Young Men's Christian Association Congregational Church L. A. Bishop H. M. Jones Tooms Association R. C. Morse General Executive Committee Bristol Engine House Baptist Church Charles Sherry, Jr Bro. Crocker Westerly W. Miller South Christian Church The Young Men’s Association G. L. Locke St. Michael's Church Dr. Shepard J. P. Lane Lane

YMCA Annual Meeting Elects Officers for Next Year

The YMCA held its annual meeting on Monday evening electing Lemmuel A. Bishop as President and a slate of vice presidents, secretaries, treasurer, librarian, and a large standing committee drawn from multiple local churches. A resolution referred part of the board's report on a new building to a committee to pursue building fund growth and possible immediate erection of a new facility.

Young Men's Christian Association Association Lemmuel A. Bishop Richard B. Franklin State Street M. E Edward S. Babbitt Episcopal Church George A. Arnold First Baptist Church Parmenus Skinner, Jr Congregational Church James H. Co

Autumn Shadows Loom Over 1872 Campaign

A quiet season gives way to political tension as 1872 summer yields late autumn concerns. Warnings of consequences for lies suggest a mounting public reckoning come November elections.

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