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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1871
Page
2
In this 1871 essay the author argues labor is noble and idleness breeds vice. He laments a culture of avoiding work, promotes producers over consumers, and cites history and natural law to uphold honest toil and its rewards. The piece also references New York politics and figures like Mayor Hall and Connolly.
Aaron Burr attended a revivalist sermon by Bur chard. The preacher sensed Burr's challenge and prepared a sharp retort. Burr rose, moved toward the door, and, mustering anger, confronted the pulpit with intent to rebuke the speaker.
The passage laments Admiral James Fisk Jr being eclipsed by A Oakey Hall amid public turmoil. It notes wounds from a riot nearly forgotten and likens the shift to a larger, sweeping corruption eclipsing smaller figures in a city context.
A fragmentary line evokes a solitary figure in New York whose life will resemble the isolation of the Montezuma’s Hails, hinting at a looming personal desolation and quiet existential moment.
There is a point of endurance beyond which even patient men will not go. Tammany has made an experiment and found that point.
A lady asked a librarian for an interesting book and declined author preference. She said she would read a good book regardless of who wrote it, showing open criteria for selection.
How can railway firms sustain large stockholder dividends while ensuring passenger safety? Is one operator able to manage nine railway switches efficiently, or is more personnel needed to maintain safe, smooth service?
The author laments modern whitewashing of men with dark reputations. They warn such cosmetic fixes may look solid briefly, but true stains resurface and honest flaws eventually show.
A reflective piece argues that even Salt Lake cannot sustain Mormonism as the system nears self destruction. It warns that experience shows breaking both human and divine jaws may not yield happiness, and notes an internal gathering turning into a spreading, corrupting abscess.
The writer argues life has sublime moments but mocks the elevation of Mrs Woodhull, suggesting praise is not tied to personal merit. The tone mixes satire with critique of public idolatry and celebrity reverence.
The document cites a $3,000 payment to Mrs. Mary E. Dodge for Hearth and Home columns and notes Lecture Bureaus listing women speakers, highlighting the contrast with the absence of the ballot and women’s suffering.
The Dollinger defection spreads and the rejection of Papal infallibility causes mischief in the Old World. The era shows divisions and sub divisions of theory and diverse social political and religious life.
The author argues that corporations delay safety measures until a severe disaster forces action. They note that profit interests often override concerns for patrons, and only money motivates improvements in rapid transit safety. The piece critiques avarice over proactive precautions.
A reflective piece laments the demise of the Collins steamship line, once a proud American maritime force. It notes foreign vessels now frequent American harbors and questions whether such decline signals the wider erosion of American enterprise.
A contrast is drawn between city and federal spending noting fourfold stationery costs for New York City government and large sums for buildings. The Treasury building is valued at $6,000,000 while the unfinished New York Court House already tops $22,000,000, making the Treasury the second largest building project in the nation. The text ends praising New York’s charms.
Clarence Fairfield defends the value of compassionate women and critiques harsh judgments about “soft white hands.” He warns against moral hypocrisy in judging benevolent, philanthropic women while urging reform for child cruelty by fashionable parents. He proposes a society to prevent cruelty to affluent children and calls for common sense.
A commentator ponders whether telegraph dispath writers should enter the soap trade to cut costs and supply grease and other materials themselves, implying potential self-sufficiency and efficiency.
The text argues that royal illness becomes world news while ordinary people suffer silently. It critiques unequal coverage of hardships and the hollow honors of public office. The piece laments limited obituary treatment for commoners and highlights social inequity.
The article laments cholera approaching and warns that neglect of pestilence-breeding corruption endangers health and life. It urges diligence in cleanliness, noting it costs little to prevent disease and contrasting with easier avoidance of Old World pestilences.
Louis Joseph Papineau, leader of the 1837 rebellion era in Canada, died Sunday at Monticello aged 83. Born in Montreal, he entered politics in 1809, served twenty years as speaker, spent eight years in Paris after the rebellion, returned to Canada and remained a leading opposition figure until his 1854 retirement.
A number of Gentiles send away families from Salt Lake in anticipation of serious conflict between Mormons and U S authorities over the grand jury action against Brigham Young and church dignitaries. Indictments are expected on grave charges, but overreaching Mormon acts are deemed unlikely by informed persons.
The next election in California will be held on Wednesday October 18. Voters will select two Supreme Court judges two State Superintendent of Schools and county judges and justices of the peace.
Eight cents cases of small pox and one death have been reported in Warren since Saturday the 23d instant. Rev. Dr. Howe of Philadelphia preached at St. Michael's Church on Sunday morning last. Rev. J. P. Chickering of Washington City preached at the Congregational Church last Sunday.
Ee Skiff and Gaylord presented a performance by the Albino Minstrel troupe at the Town Hall on Saturday evening to a large audience.
The regular monthly meeting of the Town Council and Court of Probate will be held in the Council Chamber on Monday afternoon next at two o'clock.
The address will be delivered by Rev John W Chickering D D of Massachusetts at the Congregational Church tomorrow evening Sunday.
The Bristol Female Charitable Society calls an annual meeting for Thursday October 5 at three o clock PM. Location is the home of Mrs. Lydia French on the corner of Hope and Church streets.
The fourth in the Sunday evening Temperance Lecture series was given by Rev. Wm. Miller of the South Christian Church at the Town Hall. The audience was large and attentive and the talk was described as interesting and instructive.
The ladies are invited to a Y M C A meeting at their rooms Monday evening at 7 30 to arrange the upcoming Y M C Convention in town on October 18 and 19. It is hoped all interested will be present.
The Steam Propeller George A Chafee, chartered for a Firemen excursion to Middletown, arrived about one o clock Thursday afternoon twenty hours late. Captain Carrol cites trouble in collecting freight bills in New York as the cause of the delay.
The Newport Mercury reports a substantial gift to the Redwood Library valued at about $3,000 plus a United States gold bond of $10,000. The funds are to be held as the Robert Rogers Memorial Fund with only the interest used for books. The donor is Mrs. Maria DeWolt Rogers, widow of the late Robert Rogers of this town and Newport native.
The King Philip Steam Fire Engine Company No 1 under Capt James F Stoughton held a street parade Wednesday evening before planning a trip to Middletown Connecticut. The company marched in full ranks through the streets with a Bristol Cornet Band of nineteen pieces led by Charles Walker providing music.
Dr Merchant informed Warren board after a Saturday report of varioloid in Mrs Rath Winslow in the town’s north near the line. No new cases by press time. both patients are convalescent and improving. Town health and general well being praised for the season.
The Town Clock was placed in the tower of St Michael’s Church last Saturday. It cost about one thousand dollars and was made by E Howard & Co of Boston. The dials on three faces are an ornament and this public clock fulfills a long felt need, earning thanks to Mr Gardner for his liberality.
John W. Andrews pleaded guilty in Providence to attempting to poison a State Prison officer. He was sentenced to eight years with hard labor. The 22 year old had previously enticed Elder Elisha Hathaway and robbed him, and was serving a two year term when the assault occurred.
Mrs Maria Swan aged 82 died in Providence and was brought home for funeral services. Widow of Nathaniel P Swan longtime local leader and daughter of Jonathan Reynolds. She spent most life in this town and was sixty years a Congregational Church member. Rev Dr Shepard presided.
The King Philip Steam Fire Engine Company chartered the steam propeller George Chaffee Capt. Carrol of Middleton Connecticut for an excursion to that place on Thursday. A telegram said the steamer was delayed but would arrive in time. After a long wait at State Street hall the steamer did not appear and the excursion was abandoned. Officers and guests left town early to attend Middletown parade and cattle show.
Gideon Grey sold to William B Grey land on the Back Road for 8100. Isaac G Peck Elizabeth S Mole and Francis Peck sold to W G Peck three undivided fourth parts of a dwelling and land on the east side of the Warren road for 8000. John H Gladding sold to South Christian Church and Society a dwelling on Pierce Avenue for 1700. Isaac G Peck et al sold to W G Peck five undivided sixth parts of land on the Warren road for 2500. Thomas F Mason sold to Mess a dore T Bennett a dwelling and land on the Warren road for 6000.
Andrew Maybery was arraigned before Trial Justice B J Munro on a charge of assault against Henry Woods. He pleaded not guilty and gave bonds to appear next Tuesday.
Dr. Bragg from the Chelsea Eye and Ear Infirmary will be in Bristol next week Monday and Tuesday at Mrs. N. Baker's residence. Patients with heart lung head eye ear catarrh or throat issues should seek his expert services.
A collection of quips on finance and politics from Harper's Weekly includes jests about mint drops gold and Uncle Sam, gender roles, education, marriage, and Tammany. The piece questions value, language, and power with pointed humor.
A New Jersey man showcases a steam powered road buggy that carries two people on ordinary roads and covers a mile in three minutes. The device uses steel boiler with 140 tubes and rubber rear tires, converting a gallon of water into steam each minute.
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