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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1844
Page
2
The excerpt references a vote and a defection amid a political contest, mentions a hotel keeper facing bankruptcy, and notes a figure named in Albany. It hints at nominating battles, financial strain, and Providence amid changing fortunes in a historical political setting.
The Senate and House conduct a series of debates and votes on river navigation and military appropriations. Topics include the Western river bill, Ohio Mississippi navigation, and wartime expenditures with delays and adjournments. Separate actions cover petitions, abolition talk, and various committee reports across Jan 10 to Jan 19.
Citizens of Bristol respond to the Young Mens Lyceum lectures with praise and concern over space, urging a larger hall, tempered by hope for continued high quality. The piece urges a temperance society, calls for more lecturers, and notes regional politics and legal notices, including a delay in the Common Pleas term and a Providence Convention ticket.
The Providence Daily Journal reports on the January session with Senate and House actions. Amendments to library distribution of laws pass. revised statutes and court procedures advance. debates over real estate attachment and insane hospital plans continue. resignation of a U.S. senator is noted.
In the Senate discussion Mr Dana urged uniformity in service branches and proposed a constitutional amendment to let the people vote instead of the Electors. Mr Black of Georgia announced plans to amend the Oregon organization bill and Texas annexation was noted. Mr Cave Johnson introduced a bill to repeal the salt duty and remove drawbacks. The Western railways topic was revisited.
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