Hudson River Ride Inspires Reverent Travelogue
A vivid August upstream voyage from New York to Albany laments the Hudson’s enduring grandeur. The author visits Palisades, Sing Sing, West Point, and Sleepy Hollow country, noting Irving’s residence, Andre’s capture site, and vivid river vistas. The piece blends history, scenery, and personal reflection, praising liberty era memories and river towns.
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Dolunts Sentinel
Hudson
Niagara Falls
America
Mount Vernet
Washington
North
Noble River
New York
Lisa
Port Lee
Fort Washington
Ladson
Palisades
Tarrytown
Andre
Arnold
Irving
Hodson
van Tassel
Eollow
Ichabod
Caterina
Sleepy Hollow
New York State Prison
Sing Sing
Highlands
Peelkstill
Montgomery
Old Stony Point
Jislale
Anthony Wayne
Wayne
Hichlands
St. Anthony's Nose
Loving
Port Putnan
Observatory
West Point
Lyosciusko
Leila
Puiman
Butt
Sol
Mirth and Morals in Odd Bits From The Indiana Journal
A collection of anecdotes and reflections on forgiveness versus revenge, a humorous Lafayette era tale about soldiers not having shirts, a lawyer's advice ethic twist, a wild raft encounter on the Ohio River, and a brief Indiana Senate note. It blends moral quips with rustic humor and a political line about Whig seat margins.
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Ohio River
Cation
Hali
France finances under strain amid Algerian war costs
Boston Atlas Paris correspondent warns of a looming treasury crisis in France. From 1839 to 1846 public expenses rose from 1.179 to 1.606 billion francs while revenues grew to 1.361 billion, creating a deficit. The surge is largely due to army and navy spending tied to Algeria war costs, with annual outlays rising about two hundred million francs since 1839.
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France
Algiers
United Sates
Mexico
Paris
Boston Atlas
Federalism and old officeholders fuel party clashes
The piece contrasts local party aims with federalism, noting the Locofocos defend long-serving officials while Whigs favor term limits and office distribution. It also cites a Oregon memorial claiming readiness to supply flour, beef, and pork to the Pacific Squadron, urging virtue and self-contentment.
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Oregon
Congress
Oregonians
Pacific Squadron
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Jacob Trego
Dickinson Township
A. G. Miller
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Wal. B. Gabba
Flice
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Geo. W. McLellan
Thomas
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Gettysburg
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Mawso Fice
George Arnold
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Forney
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J. B. Mplierson
Thomas Warren
FRA d/ ZERS Clock & Watch Establishment
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