Goodbyes and prayers in early congress amid moral exhortations
A fragment recounts Daniel Duche’s elevation to offer prayers to the First Congress in Philadelphia in September 1774, with Samuel Adams supporting his candidacy and the nation facing the Boston cannonade. The scene links devotion, politics, and the era’s fears, noting Washington and other leaders in prayerful reverence.
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Congress
John Adams
Philadelphia
A. Vs
Cushing
Jay
New York
Rutledge
South Carolina
Dushe
Bushay \hey
Ann, Duche
Randolph
Cache
Boston
Mrr. Duche
Cooper
America
Massachusetts Bay
Poston
Ford
First Congress
Washington
Newark Advertiser
Trenry
Tutledze
Lee
New England
Mr. Adatya
Tie Melia
Tie Aid
Pacific Quakers
Boisterous preaching and comic misadventure recounted
A Boston Mail tale recalls a fiery preacher who shifted from lively to staid delivery. A Roxbury family prank ends with a bystander shouting Your house is on fire as crowds flee. The piece also recounts court quips, a safe joke about forged notes, a Waldenpka sighting, and feats by circus strongman Monfiguillot.
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The
Boston Mail
Irrishman
Suniay
Roxbury
Uhurch
Fragmented musings and odd prison tale arrive in Saratoga
A jumble of opinions on identity and immortality appears, followed by a tale from Auburn Prison of a convict in citizen clothes slipping away after a chance talk with the turnkey. Saratoga arrivals include the famed John Quincy Adams, with remarks on age and frugal living. A boy rescues a drowning child, and odd editorial notes poke fun at onion scents and political sparring in New Albany.
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Auburn
Corvist
Rochester
Saratoga
Union Wall
John Quincy Adame
Hag
Union
Herald
Madison
Joseph L. White
New Albany
Banener
Mer. White
Jefferson Circuit Court
Mr. White
White
Giseration
Mrr. White
Arica-Colonial Treaties Extend Trade Access in Africa
A recent treaty between Governor Roberts of Monrovia and local Go lah rulers opens free trade and travel near the Niger. Liberia is designated umpire in disputes, and slavery is to be banned with trials by jury. The article notes broader colonial ties, exploratory prospects, and British interest in Cape Palmas and Monrovia.
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Baltimore
Africa
Golah
Alomovia
Golaty
Roberts
Gelsh
St. Paul's Civer
Hue
Gov. Roberts
United States
Prince de Joinville
Monrovia
Brazil
Prince Dle
Cape Mount
Cape Palmas
Bever
Windward
Colonization Society
Congress
Liberia
Maryland
England
Niger
Sierra Leone
Great Britain
Vermont Whig Resolve Attacks President Wyler and Fidelity
An 1860s style column notes Vermont opinion on national politics, favoring Whig critique of Wyler and praising Vermont’s censure of perceived perfidy. It cites Radland Whig Convention resolutions calling for accountability and loyalty to the national cause.
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Afr
Tyler
Vermont
Ste
Kentucky
Union
Green Mountain
Tylee
Radland
John ‘Wyler
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Janie Witel
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Nieper
Don
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Dr. Phompson
Europe
Concordia
la Intelligencer
Alississippi
Bas-Rhin
Scheleeiall
Benedict
Galignani
Nantucket
New Laven Herald
An Teishrvan
Criminal Court
New Orland
Tia
Walvinpka
Alabama
Monsigur Guillot
Nichols & Co
Samson
Gaza
Hieghaugs
France
Jerrett Lally
Atadewe Montgailier
Savant
Montgallier
Sult Lying
Mast
Guy
Prestwick
Providence
Gand
Heston Daily
Florida
Jacksonville
Savannah Republican
St. Augustine
Cape Florida
Port King
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