Hints to Young Farmers on Self Instruction
The article urges young farmers to become readers as a path to improvement. It cites Washington and other eminent farmers, highlights libraries and periodicals, and urges family and society benefits. It compares Franklin’s rise to wealth through self instruction and stresses root crop adoption and sabbath school lesson memorization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Arthur Young
Sir John Sinclai
Humphrey Davy
Franklin
Means of Longevity Water The Temperance Recorder advocates water as the best drink for health and length of days.
In this temperance piece B T argues water is the natural drink for thirst and longevity. Citing Pliny Boerhaave Hoffmann and others, the article touts water over cider beer rum and wines and urges temperance and prudent living to maximize health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temperance Recorder
Pliny
Boerhaave
Hoffman
Rainwater
Zimmerman
Demosthenes
John Floyer
Cheyne
Saunders
Hufeman
Dr. Jackson
British West Indies
Beardsley
Asia
Himmalaya Mountains
Description of St Thomas and slavery in the West Indies
An 1836 letter from St Thomas portrays the Danish West Indies in detail. It notes population, slavery's milder form, education attempts for enslaved people, Sabbath observance, and police protections. Free people of color hold varied roles and interact with whites, challenging U.S. racist norms. Apprenticeship in British colonies is discussed, with trade and enforcement context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald of Freedom
St. Thomas
West Indies
American Anti Slavery Society
Friends of Equal Rights
St. Croix
St. Johns
Charlotte-Amalie
United States
Our
Republic
A. de Castro
Danish West Indies
Lancasterian School
Demarara
Trinidad
A School in Ceylon: Simple Bungalows Foster Bible Study
Village schools in Bun galows with earthen floors and thatched roofs draw forty or fifty boys. They study aloud then listen in silence as missionaries address them on religion. Half the day is religious study with Bible classes for older children. Many become Christians. some die in hope. several become teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ceylon
Mr. Winslow
Jesus
Emancipation Praise by British Labour Testimony
A witness in Britain describes improved labor conditions under emancipation. He notes apprentices now work seven hours by law, longer days during harvest, and earning wages for extra hours. He asserts greater productivity and better use of labor, predicting next year will surpass all prior years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Islands
Erry & Weller
Logan
William G. Prichard
Second Street
John W. Logan
Joe Lawrence
Stanley
Eastern
Middle States
New York
Troy
Albany
Cincin
Ward
Vandalia
Alex
Peter Simple
Florida
Clinch
Gaines
Scott
British Pulpit, consisting + discourses by the most eminent of the living Divier
England
Scotland
Ireland
W. Stoddard
Jno
M. Duncan
Baltimore
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New York Mirror
Europe
N.P. Willis
West
Rome
English Channel
Farmer’s Department
America
Aberdeen
Clyde
Boston
Great Britain
Genesee
Sunday School Department
Temperance
William F. D'Wolf
Illen
Thknoie
Alton
Messrs. Gonrrer
Gitmas & Co
Morocco
Seal
Whipple & Forbes
Boots& Shoes
Illinois
A. Alexander & CO
Queensware
Alton, Illinois
A. Alexander
J. B. Danrotth & Co
Louisville
A. B. Roff
sTooge & Castings
Kimball & Harris
Waoresats
G. Kimball, H. Harris
Clark & Terrell
State Street
Clark
Jawrs Gantan
Madison
Joseph Gordon
Jane H. Garland
Upper Alten
Logan & Lawrence
Second St
Alfred L. Shull
Macoupin County
Carlinville
Thos. L. McGill
W.L. Sloss
Supreme Court
United States District Court
Washville, Tenn
Waits & Norvict
W. Wacker & Co
W. P. Wiscarsten
Esqq
Joan Reap
Josuua Hasket
Preasant
J.m.mccurcuen
de. A. Donzar
Rushville
E. B. Wess
Carmi
Upper Alton
Shawneetown
Jackson, Tenn
Joseph McCloy
RS. L. Wait
Piasa
Fourth
Joseph M’cloy
Bock Pa
Tontine Row
Cincinnati
Observer
Gannaum
Geo. L. Ward
S B
Hobart Caunter
Sean
Bernard Bowring Esq
American Sunday School Union
Charles Cecil
Randolph Roscoe
Chauncey Coulton
Brig. College
Penn
GEO. Holton
Pawnee
Berlin
Florence
Gerry & Weller
Cain
E. Moore
Alexander
Igen
Orrics
A. Alaexander & Co
S . Prairie
Wing
Gee P. B. Whipple
Nolesale
Alexander & CO
S. B. Prairie
Flushing
Petersham
Zechariah
Wi” Cowen
Court of Probate
Green County
Carrollton
Solomon Calhou
Greene County
H. M’gill
New Orleans
Mercs
St. Louis
Apyei
Itefer Encese
Powell, Lamont & Co
Warburton & King
Reily & Chouteau
Savage & Austin
Jos
Charness
M’ Kee
Stewart & Lind
Glasgow
Esq
John Ford
M. C. Cometeck
Galena
Dec
Eady
Alfred Shannan
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