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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1848
Page
2
A garbled excerpt describes Evelyn keeping a promise, with references to Meg Moore and a Swalee figure. The樣 text suggests a tense social interaction and a penitence tied to a prior misdeed, noting belief in a change of conduct.
An early take on the French upheaval notes the fall of Louis Philippe and the monarchy, the rise of republican sentiment, and fears of lasting instability across Europe. It recalls Louis Philippe’s exile, his life arc, and the tumult touching the North and South Pacific under his reign. The piece also mentions a steamboat route between Newport and Tiverton and a forthcoming day of public fasting in Conway.
The article covers a Senate debate on Mexico policy tied to revenue and a treaty, noting Mr. Gifford accompanying Mr. Sevier with powers, and President indicating no authority for revenue actions. It lists yeas and nays, comments on President Park's message, potential ambassadorial plans for General Shields, and related congressional actions. Also mentions a Newport whale sighting and a New Orleans death, plus conference news and thanks to lawmakers.
Reports from Vera Cruz on March 2 and 13 detail guerrilla activity near Orizaba. A cavalry detachment cleared the road after an encounter. Lieut. Henderson and four Georgia volunteers were killed at Matagorda. Armistice talks between General Butler and Mexican commissioners are cited, and rumors place Santa Ana near Tehuacan amid shifting commands and plans for action.
The Cambria brought cabin and steerage passengers as Paris erupts in revolution. The provisional government forms after the king abdicates to the grandson Count of Paris. Across Europe, Italy and Naples see constitutional gains, while Britain debates a budget and defence spending. Financial markets react to France news as unrest spreads.
The narrative describes Paris on February 22 and 24 as the reform banquet is forbidden and crowds clash with troops. Police proclamations, National Guard orders, and street fighting around Place de la Madeleine and the Chamber of Deputies mark a tense week with barricades, sabre wounds, and mass mobilizations.
Reports recount crowds marching through Paris on February 25 1848 as barricades rise across the boulevards. A gunman killed a young officer amid the unrest while mobs torched and looted the Tuileries and Palais Royal precincts. Lamoriciere and Barrot addressed troops promising order and liberty. The king abdicated and Paris prepared for a republic as barricades and burned property dominated the scene.
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