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Newspaper

Bristol Phenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1846

Page

2

The Regulators lash Jack Long in a Shelby county incident

The narrative describes a brutal whipping of Jack Long by Regulators in Shelby county. A woman and children plead as a knotted rope and violence unfold around a man pinned by a mob. After the lashings he is kept under threat of execution with a ten day deadline and hints of relocation to Arkansas. The scene closes with anticipation of the next installment.

Amd Fitch Ernie Simnee Hla Jack Long Jim Hell Arkansas Seng Shelby County South Forty Brooklyn

Turbulent 19th Century News Fragments From New York Papers

A jagged column of reports notes a fatal riot near the railroad in New York state with religious sect tensions, a coroner's inquest in Barre on William Lewis, and a Providence fire causing losses. Earthquake rumors on Staten Island and a pilot boat Romer departure are also mentioned. Reports from Washington, Havana, and Mexico update diplomatic and military movements.

Paredes Government Beeps Support Amid War Hints

The Herald correspondent reports Arista’s renewed declaration in favor of Bee Fey Sees alll qt Jalapa and biel. The brief beat notes a wail leaving and promises full particulars later. The intelligences imply Messey citizens face possible conflict with the United States and suggest imminent upheaval.

Arista Biel Herald Messey United States

British-American dispute fuels congressional uproar over arbitration

The Oxecon Corresposcence sparks intense debate as the British offer settlement and the Polk administration refuses arbitration. Editorials condemn the stance as dishonorable, arguing Britain seeks peace while the United States risks its standing and national honor. The piece citesつN Y Journal of Commerce and other papers.

Washington United States House of Representatives Polk Orepun War N. Y. Journal of Commerce National Intelligencer Washington Union Congress Great Britain London England

Rumors of Mexican Revolution and Atlantic Dispatches

Reports from Mexico indicate Arista may side with Herrera against Paredes, with Slidell in Jalapa awaiting developments. In New York, swift pilot boats spark rumors of government despatches to Britain, while a fire destroys the ship Cugaoxne in the Mississippi River, costing lives and cargo.

Mexico U.S Somers Pensacola Mobile Arista Paredes Herrera Slidell Jalapa Cushing New York Mississippi River New Orleans Picayune Medford

Oregon occupancy notice sparks federal debate in House debate

The House passed by a narrow majority a resolution signaling one year notice to England for ending joint occupancy of Oregon though Senate opposition is anticipated. The remnant notices discuss public schools and a Monthly Concert of Prayer for Seamen at the Baptist Vestry.

United States England Oregon House Senate Baptist Vestry County Association For Friends of

Protestant Vigilance on Papal Doctrine and Protestant Unity

A Protestant critic laments Catholic power and calls for scrutiny of Papal influence. He contrasts Catholic intolerance with Protestant memory of past persecutions and questions unity among Protestant denominations. The piece argues Protestants should monitor Catholic moves and resist perceived threats to Protestant doctrine.

Arbitration for Oregon Question Proposed by IRE and Rejected

Correspondence from the N S Journal of Commerce outlines a proposed arbitration on the Oregon question rejected by Mr Wasnixeron. The debate in the House of Representatives grows tense as factions seek to support Polk and the Baltimore Convention's principles while awaiting the President's next moves on fortifications and territorial title.

N. S. Jour. of Commerce Oregon Ire Pene Det McLane Buchanan England Lord Aberdeen Lord A U. S U. States Great Britain Pakenham Jane Y Polk London U.S United States G. Britain Me. Smith Conn Sevier S.C Aikerton Friar Rust 8. C Engie Renee

Oregon Dispute Dominates Senate Debate on Boundary Claim

In a long session the Senate debated Oregon sovereignty with Mr. King of Georgia pressing a hard line against cabinet policy and Mr. Adams interpreting rights as either clear or disputable. A substitute resolution to annul the 1827 Britain America convention was advanced, debated, and approved by committee before advancing to a full vote amid party divisions and procedural maneuvers.

Oregon Baltimore Mr. Polk England Robert Peel King Advin Berdinard Tsabella Spain Xeon Mr. A Committee of Foreign Relations Hoyd House Senate House of Representatives United States of America Congress United States Great Britain Amerca Stony Mountains London Oregon Territory Fromm Menthera Maas Messrs Adams Rockwell Abbott, Ashman

News From Mexico and Vera Cruz Amid Revolution Tides

Reports picked up by the U S brig Somers reach Pensacola with details from Mexico and Vera Cruz dated January 10 to the 17th. Lieutenant White delivered despatches, and the Mexican government delays in granting a minister provoke speculation on possible negotiation. Rumors of unrest and expeditions to suppress revolts circulate as authorities anticipate further developments.

Mexico Pensacola U. S Somers Yaro Vera Cris Tiday Vera Crus City of Lieut White Caphiel Slidell Jalape Vera Crig Sévicdt Witle Indaia

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