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Newspaper

Bristol Phenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1846

Page

2

Avenging Border Saga Ends With Dramatic River Death

A desolate frontier tale recounts Hindh the instigator and chief actor in a string of killings. After the mutilating spree, he flees to the Red River seeking escape and life, but a final shot through the eye ends his reign as the killer tumbles from his horse and drowns his chances for mercy.

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Reckless Claim Cited By New York Journal of Commerce

Fragmentary quotation notes a claim about a robber and a warned man. the text contrasts recklessness with honesty and mentions a quoted line “He will not and dare pot” as pertinent to crime rhetoric.

Barbaram Pot N. Y. Jour Frrescapimany New York Journal of Commerce Tribune, Son Philadelphia North American Halifax New York Cambria Nova Scotia Harnes Portland Thanes Banton Boston Bastian Bennett N. WY. Herald

Oregon dispute sparks warnings of war and British compromise

Washington writers fear Polk will refuse to yield Oregon beyond the 49th parallel, risking a bloody conflict. The Bristol paper argues Britain may accept a boundary at 40 degrees if it preserves peace, citing naval bravado and a Marblehead incident as cautionary tale.

Washington Great Britain Polle Bia Oregon England Polk Mr. Allen Mr. Capg Marblehead U.S Constitution

Fire destroys Brand's Live Works and adjoining mill buildings

The Brand's Live Works cotton mill, operated by John Oloey and Co., burned completely early Thursday, with flames spreading to the opposite street where Olney and Richmond occupied structures. A boy, about 10, was among the people affected as reports note a navy transfer involving Rev. Chase Henry Alden.

John Oloey & Co Brand Iive Olbey & Richmond

First Oregon Folly in 1709 A Tiny Plot Sparks British Stand

In 1709 England and Spain duel over a minute parcel on the margin of Nook ia Sound. Vancouvre refused to cede the plot, calling it worthless and vowing not to let the British flag be raised there. The episode marks an early, quixotic clash over Oregon’s claims.

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Neighbor Pressure on Pasture Sparks Tariff Debate

A Phenix reader seeks guidance on a neighbor urging him to open gates for cattle grazing. The letter frames mutual benefit but questions the arrangement and hints at broader tariff debates. A storm summary recalls a violent weekend gale causing wrecks from New York to Philadelphia and tragic losses at sea.

Phenix Doso Jenn Great Britain England

Vessel wrecks and beachings reported along New Jersey coast

A New Jersey coast note describes boats run aground at Deal Beach opposite T F Borden house with several missing crew feared, while a Mary Elesnor boat appeared high and dry on the same beach. Reports from Barnegat and nearby harbors suggest many vessels ashore and awaited further news with anxiety.

Boach Mary Elesnor Muru Anys N. Y. Herald Barnegat Idule Ege Harbor Grea Ege Llasbor Maak Ateecom Heach

Arrival of the Cambria at East Boston after long Atlantic crossing

The steam packet Cambria, Captain Jodkine, arrived at East Boston on Wednesday evening after a 14 18 day passage from Liverpool. She carried Loudoun dates to the 3d and Liverpool to the 41hings. The report notes minimal public concern over US Britain relations, with Peel's government promoting a free trade tariff plan and hopes for amicable Oregon settlement, while Parliament discussed naval and military estimates.

Europe Cambria Jodkine East Boston Liverpool Loudoun Washington Oregon United States Patipelinn House of Representatives Adams WM. Adams Indiana Deta Ohana Mesare Sagersell Sieash M ‘Dowell Bootan

Havana and Mexico News From the New Orleans Picayune

From Havana the brig Hope Howes arrived with flour as a heavy sacrifice to dispose of. The U S editor reports Com F Chatard arrived from Chagres in 16 days. Santa Ana plans to return to Mexico with possible boundary and California terms, urging alignment with foreign powers to defend independence. The piece notes uncertainty and stirring public sentiment.

Orleane Picayund Havana Hope Howes Capt. Shaw U.S Flin Com. F. Chatard Chagres Christina Np Uni Santa Ana Mexico California Himell San Ana Greece

Montreal Correspondent Report on War News

A Montreal correspondent for Virgil & Co. of New York, dated February 6, offers a brief, cryptic update on ongoing conflicts. The vented tone references battles, defense, and foreign leaders, with fragmented phrases alluding to European affairs and potential maneuvers abroad.

Montreal Virgil & Co New York Ee Bavisen

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