Turbulent Santa Fe clash and royal frontier tales
From Santa Fe reports a clash between U S troops and Mexican forces leads to multiple casualties and jail sentences for a Mexican citizen named Gruber. The Third Infantry faced orders to stay in quarters but violence erupted at the jail with 40 shots fired. Gruber died next day and was buried by the Old Fellows. The piece also notes ancient relics claims and various foreign and domestic anecdotes, including a private letter about civilized inhabitants and scattered commentary on American politics and society.
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New Mexico
United States
Daniel Gruber
Gruber
Soloier
Third Infantry
Brooks
Graber
Sin
Que Pritoder
Old Fellows
Sterling
Whiteside County
Illinois
Dorchester
Maga
Forget Me Not Poem Echoes in Autumn Dusk
A fragmented verse rich with memory and longing imagines a beloved figure spared from forgetfulness. The lyric voice laments fading seasons and dying flowers while urging thoughts to linger, ending with a plea that the loved one not forget.
A Wife's Influence On A Man’s Fortunes And Fortitude
The text argues a wife’s power shapes a husband’s happiness or ruin. A good wife brings wisdom courage strength and economy while a bad wife brings confusion weakness despair and discontent. With tranquil home life a husband regains equanimity to meet life’s trials.
Way to be Happy Retelling a Lapland Fable
Two travelers on a frigid Lapland day encounter a freezing man. One passenger stops to help while the other refuses to risk his life, only to find his warmth returns from aiding others. The tale argues benevolence yields personal comfort and moral honesty over self preservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lapland
Atdaouth
Bellumbad
Deserted Soldier Pierre Pitois and the Emperor's mercy
In 1809 near Stratsburg Pierre Pitois, a brave but headstrong sergeant, seeks leave to visit his dying mother. Denied before battle, he deserts on the eve of engagement. A mysterious visitor and an unexpected act of mercy reveal a last profound bond with his mother and the Emperor. The tale ends with echoes of duty and love, as a hero hints at divine and royal mercy.
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London
Ketchnya
Umbulazi
Panda
Reidings
Asmbulazi
New York
Pierce Pitois
Stratsburg
Burgundy
Morvan
Pierre
Lis
Pierre Priess
Kathie
Enlanc
Stratsharg
Mariasy
Vienna
Rene Prieta
Wal
Gowardica Woll
Germany
Pierre Pitain
Pierre Pituin
Pierre Pitning
Paidon
Piarra
Singer
Strasburg
Gauler
Sweetheare
Phon
Thase
Serius
Caverly
Terre
Mervan
Alr Oaly
Vierre
Sprak
Mieperor Hinelf
Merce
Hippernr
Old Guard
Waterloo
Emperor
France
Vierre Pitois
Mosuay
Felthannr
Hesolnes
Yankee Tales From A Defunct Theater Scene
A humorous antiquated slice recalls Yankee travelers abroad and stock characters in old New England lore. A Berkshire farmer, a Boston friend in Greece, and a Boston theatergoer are pictured amid odd misunderstandings and exaggerated dialects in scenes of misadventure and playful bravado.
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Quruaticen
Palmys
New England
Berkshire County
Boston
Greece
Athens
Tremont Theatre
Thomaston
Maine
Boston Courier
Hog theft trial ends in miscast verdict confusion
A Georgia style jury verdict on hog stealing in Alabama is misworded and retried, with jurors struggling over the exact degree of theft and the value of the hog. The judge orders a corrected form as spectators laugh at the clerks and a local justice of the peace provides a new verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Smith
Alabama
Jim Durner
New Hampshire
Woman Rescues Infant From Rattlesnake Attack
A Worcester mother saved her baby from a rattlesnake by using a tin pan as a shield while the child played nearby with yellow weeds and berries. The snake neared the infant but was blocked by the pan and the mother’s intervention, bringing aid as the danger subsided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Commercial Advertiser
Viety
Worcester
Lens
Rae Ay
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United States of America
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Dickenses
Hunterdon
N. J
Asion Bank of
Frenchtown
Hadnut
Snyder
Uyjoize
Ancaka
Wna
San Francisco
Deauwh
Earth
Wan
Gal
Christ
Bonner
Quarryville
Ull
Idek
Viciny
Mr. Sniff
Lima
Pisa
Mr. Ball
Tsay
Annie Maria
Washington Star
Taro
Samother
Eriig
Wonnsville Journe
Blue Mound
Wisconsin
Carpenter
Thas
Ce Tamouche
Utah
Ife
Balasmy
Balaam
Urebin
Chirch
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