EMINENT MEN LAST DAYS IN THE ALBANY PATRIOT
In the Christian Review a study of last days of famous figures, noting how fame shapes mortality. Examples include Colardeau burning manuscripts at death, a theologian copying journals for printer, Erostratus and statements about lasting fame, with reflections on Napoleon and Alaric. The piece contrasts motives for legacy with enduring passions at life’s end.
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the Christian Review
Colardeau
Vulcan
Friendsip
Divine
Erostratus
Diana
Ephesus
Everett
Alaric
A Spanish beauty described in French praise for Don na Louisa
A French journal extols Don na Louisa, the Duke of Montpesier's bride, as delicate and noble with wasp like slenderness and ruby eyes. The piece contrasts her Parisian grace with a critique of English and Irish ignorance. The Wilmington Journal notes Volunteers and a regiment being formed soon.
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Duke of Montpesier
Donnna Louisa
Madrid
Louisa
Various World Year Beginnings Across Ancient Civilizations
An 18th or 19th century compilation lists how different cultures marked the start of their year. It covers Chaldeans Egyptians Jews Romans Turks Persians Mexicans Abyssinians American Indians Mahometans Italians Venice Florence Pisa Merovingians Carlovingians Capetians Advent ecclesiastical and Julian reforms. It notes shifts to January 1 under Gregorian reform and Britain's adoption in 1752.
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Romulus
Noma
Dremschild
Gemschild
Persia
Persepolis
Italy
Charles IX
Julian Calender
Julius Caesar
Gregory
Lewis Lilio
Britain
Abstemious Diet and War News from Mexico
The piece argues abstinence from food cures many illnesses and headaches, with anecdotes about self-starvation by a Philadelphia doctor and advice to Rome toward dietary changes. It then shifts to domestic news, noting the Mexican Congress delaying peace overtures, raising funds for the army, and provincial unrest, citing the Union.
Geological Discoveries at Gibraltar Deep Cavern Explored
From Gibraltar comes report of a dangerous Royal Navy led test by Mr Risk of Locust fame, drilling into an immense cavern at St Michaelys near Gibraltar. He penetrated deep, finding fossil remains and suggesting a prehistoric flood era, while the governor praised his bravery and potential eastern openings remain to be found.
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Gibraltar
Risk
Royal Navy
Gibaltar
St. Michealy
Spain
Rock of
Europe
Africa
Boston Journal
Condor Vulture’s Height Myth Debunked by Humboldt
The Condor’s cold high altitude dwelling and predatory habits are described with comparisons to the Alpine Lammergeier. Humboldt’s year and a half among the birds found no attacks on children, and claimed sizes of 9 to 10 feet, while locals spoke of nearly 12 feet. some reports list 14 to 15 feet as possible.
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Andes
Humboldt
Humbodt
Alps
Alpine
Sav
Republican
Hints for the Ladies on Color and Dress Harmony
An old column discusses color selection for women, noting how complexion and hair color guide choosing fabrics and trims. It cites advice from a Mirror exchange on contrasts, suggesting sky blue for fair hair, orange tones with red, violet with dark hair, and cautions about pale greys and dead white.
Advice to Young Men by Christian Gita del
A moral exhortation urging young men to manage time wisely and work hard. It emphasizes balancing recreation with duty, perseverance, and self improvement. The fragment hints at facing difficulties with steady effort to gain eventual respect and honor.
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Christian Gitadel
The Happy Girl and the Industrious Woman
A fragment praising the "happy girl" who works hard, keeps clean, and remains kind. It contrasts her with fashionable idle women, urging appreciation for industrious, respectful behavior and warning against slander or vanity.
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Boston
Svork
A Word to Boys From the Learned Blacksmith
A verbose moral urging boys to study and become future leaders. It references schooling, national progress, and learning languages. The piece also mentions naval orders on brigs and schooners, bomb vessels, and forthcoming ship purchases, with scattered notes on legislation and markets.
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Albany Patriot
Nelson Tift & Seth N
Boughton
Desireas Jos
Marshal’ Ney
Luxembourg
France
Napoleon
Sir Walter Scott
Napoléon
Alexander Adam
Siney Bestar
Noah
New York
Minerva Rooms
Broadway
Sd Jacob
Rachel
Moses
Zipporah
Ahasuerus
Esther
snear_ ata
Daxea
Whitney
Lake Michigan
Pacific Ocean
Congress
Baltimore American
Atlantic
Pacific
Mississippi
Oregon
Baskee
Canton
Cape of Good Hope
America
China
East Indies
United States
É “le
Green Bay
Rome
Fezent
North Pole
Ireland
London’ Times
Carolina
Wilmington Journal
Philadelphia
Union
Reiment
Rie 4 Enquirer
Aria
Aia i
Anual
Natal
Navy
Ted
Igreat
Shoe
NLN
Pienyeness
the & Reeds
Eglinton
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