16 Feb 1861
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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1861
Page
1
Fragmented OCR text with obscured context and names unreadable. The readable parts reference a poetic or coded message about affection and specific initials without clear event or concrete facts. No identifiable person or organization can be confirmed.
A long tale begins with Pierre Pitois, a brave French soldier, deserting before battle. He confesses no motive and faces death, but a comrade offers a final talk about his dead mother and a forget me not flower as a link to memory. The Emperor pardons him, urging loyalty to France.
The Raleigh Standard argues that unresolved northern southern tensions will trigger war within six months, leading to confederacies, foreign intervention, and collapse of slavery driven by ruined economies. It warns slaves will suffer higher taxes, banks fail, bonds default, and widespread upheaval as abolition becomes unstoppable.
Rhode Island General Assembly during January 1861 repeals sections 18 19 and 20 of chapter 212 of the Revised Statutes and adds acts affecting possession actions trespass and partition procedures. The measures also amend appeals from justices of the peace in criminal cases and set requirements for representation and costs.
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