15 Mar 1862
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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1862
Page
1
A soldier from the Forty-ninth Massachusetts writes a tender poem to his wife describing quiet along the Potomac with occasional picket fire. He notes that a few private deaths occur and that news often ignores such losses amid larger battle reports.
In August 1858, John Richards travels to his cousin Tom Warren's farm and meets May Warren, a lively country girl who charm turns him. He pretends indifference but competes with rival Frank Percy for May's favor, only to discover genuine affection and a lasting bond as May proves witty, capable, and readily engaging in country life.
Dialogue excerpt features Mrs Stubbs and Mr Stubbs arguing at odd hours and a moral about suffering and parenting. The fragment mentions Esch and a general aphorism on enjoyment and life, but lacks a cohesive news item or event.
The Rhode Island General Assembly passes an act to assume and pay the United States direct tax apportioned to the state under an 1861 federal law. The governor is directed to notify the U S Treasury, and the treasurer may pay from unappropriated funds or use any liquidated balance to cover the quota. The measure takes effect upon passage.
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