01 Nov 1844
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Newspaper
American Freeman
Location
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1844
Page
1
A fragmentary 1844 Baltimore scene describes a notary warning of legal debts tied to enslaved labor. The text mentions a widow’s appeal over wages allegedly stolen by a man named Crickson, a will granting freedom to slaves, and references to Lily, Bibb, and a sheriff’s correspondence amid debates on slavery and compensation.
A damaged, archaic excerpt discusses politeness as a virtue, contrasting secular manners with biblical instruction. It references the Supreme Being Jehovah, religious figures, and sects, noting that true courtesy stems from understanding and heart, beyond outward dress or bow.
Fragmentary excerpt from a Lon is magazine piece urging parents to model virtue in presence of children. It emphasizes self-improvement, setting proper example, and seeking divine guidance to guide offspring toward obedience and moral conduct.
A detailed reminiscence describes a Raglan incident during Queen Anne's era where a driver faced masked highwaymen demanding money. The narrator praises a remarkable act of presence of mind that allowed the driver to extricate himself and avoid harm, while the robbers lingered, eventually being ordered away by a local magistrate.
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