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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1872
Page
2
The President advises that on Thursday, November 28, citizens assemble in worship to give thanks for God’s mercy and national prosperity. The proclamation, dated October 11, 1872, designates a national day of thanksgiving in the United States.
The piece denounces coalition managers and slander against General Grant and Treasury officials. It links Democratic corruption to Greeley’s rise, cites New York politics, and condemns Ku Kluxism while urging accountability for warship owners and warning of French radicalism under a troubled French presidency.
The butter tree from Borneo yields a tallowlike fat used in pastry. It grows on the west coast of the Indian Ocean and sells about twelve and a half cents per pound. The note suggests importing trees until cow prices rise.
A historical critique notes the New York Tribune's shift away from its Republican allies and old Democratic foes. It argues the paper now mirrors Whitelaw Reid's editorial style while sounding like Lyman Greeley's voice, signaling a political reversal.
The piece praises Dr Livingstone’s insistence that he is alive and notes Stanley’s uncertain status. It describes Livingstone’s generous remarks about Stanley and reveals that Explorations have paused with hope to resume. The history reads like a strange romance showing one man’s protracted zeal for a quest that might not justify the sacrifice.
The text discusses Alsace and Lorraine residents moving to French soil under German permission. It frames the exodus as a patriotic surge while hinting at consequences for laborers needing toilets and warns that impulsive acts can cause personal harm and that masses act inconsistently, inviting peril.
The muster of the First Brigade under General Arnold L. Burdick was held in Newport on Tuesday and declared a complete success. The steamer City of Newport brought Governor Padelford and a large staff including Adjutant E. C. Mauran, Col. D. W. Lyman, Major General Horace Daniels, Col. Heber Lafavour, Major A. K. Goodwin, Capt. Geo. O. Willard, Capt. John W. Tillinghast, Brigadier General Martin, Col. Frederick Miller, Lieuts. Hubbard and Foster, Major Black, and Lieut. Judson, with a detachment from the Providence Horse Guards, under Col. Miller. After their reception, the line formed under Col. J. H. Hogan.
A journal notes a curious Utah feature where each wife has right to her own property and to one half of her husband s estate. With Mormon plural marriages, the text asks how many halves make a whole and jokes about Utah standards in morals religion and finance.
The piece contrasts the death of the wicked with that of the righteous, urging belief in Christ. It cites fears of death, quotes dying words of notable figures, and describes the Christian view of death as a passage to eternal life and heavenly fellowship.
A young girl, daughter of Mr Samuel Pitman, fell overboard last Monday afternoon and narrowly escaped drowning. Lifesavers helped reel her back to safety as bystanders watched.
Former local minister Reverend John Gray will preach at State Street M E Church in morning and afternoon services tomorrow. The message is anticipated to draw residents from the town and surrounding area.
An advertisement announces Evening Schools starting next Monday evening. The Metacom Debating Club will debate the motion Would the acquisition of Cuba to the United States be beneficial to the latter next Tuesday evening.
Meetings of the Christian Association are scheduled tomorrow evening at the rooms starting fifteen minutes before six and again at the North East District school house at half past seven.
Taxpayers who have paid the present year’s town tax and have not received a copy of the tax book may obtain one by calling at Col. William R. Taylor’s store on Thames Street.
A praise meeting will be held at the Y M C A rooms this Saturday evening starting at 8 o clock. The plan is to hold semi monthly meetings during the winter months and it is hoped that all who attended last winter socials will attend tonight.
The Bristol Light Infantry under Capt Fanning staged a fine street parade before leaving for Newport last Tuesday morning. Accompanied by the Bristol Cornet Band they traveled aboard the steamer Charlotte and Isabella and returned home about three oclock Wednesday morning, all well pleased with their visit.
A barn owned by George H Reynolds Esq and two small outbuildings on the adjoining estate of the heirs of the late John Gray were destroyed by fire on Sunday morning. The barn held hay farming tools one horse wagon sleigh and harnesses all saved except the horse and carriage. Loss estimated at 1000 to 1200 with 500 insured at Phoenix Hartford. Incendiary suspicion noted. Hydraulion Engine Co No 1 responded but buildings burned before aid arrived. Valued fruit trees were destroyed. Reverend Geo Thomas Dowling of Providence to preach at First Baptist Church tomorrow.
Bristol residents urged to attend an evening featuring Prof Churchill of Andover. The author testifies to his Christian character, scholarship, and stage skill, noting his high regard at Andover Theological Seminary and Amherst College.
In historical sketches it is claimed Col Byfield’s Bristol residence stood where Den William Manchester’s house now sits. Evidence suggests the Byfield mansion may have been on the Hubbard estate at Pappoosquaw, purchased after the Revolutionary War, and further deeds could settle the location. The writer seeks information from knowledgeable readers.
Strangers praise Bristol as the crowning New England town for its elm shaded streets. The essay extols elms as the true crown of beauty, comparing them to temples and urging preservation amid modernization. A note announces a lecture substitution by Hon. John G. Saxe due to the speaker's wife’s death, with praise from M Y Herald and Saint Louis Intelligencer.
A parade of humorous vignettes mocks patriotism hatred and persecution. Mrs Shoddy asks Mint for her daughter's hand while Lula is praised by her teacher and Arabella seeks a brilliant match. Squeers warns of schoolyard rumors about a presidential nomination and Greeley predicts a self elected office based on majorities.
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