Procession report and biblical sketches from a 1850s issue
A December page from Morgantown reports a grand civic procession with banners, delegates, and a Baltimore contingent, noting escorts to the depot and notable marshals. It includes a lengthy public essay on Matthew by Miss Mughes, praising his call to discipleship and reflecting on his life and Gospel authorship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Georgetown
Major McAllister
Aids
J. W. Hall
John L. Smith
Seventh Ward
Second Ward
Peter G
Widerneath
Sun
Jane
Briggs
Marshal Smith
Washington
Miss Mughes
Washiwator
New York
Maseachusetts
Maryland
Navy Yard
Georgestown
Worda
Never, never, never to dissolve the Union
A rousing Civil War era poem pleads to preserve the Union against division. The text condemns treachery, extols patriotism, and denounces enemies while urging unwavering support for national unity. It references banners, flags, and the weight of sacrifice, concluding with calls to uphold the Republic.
Sport in Texas Reveals Boar Panther and Leopard Hunts
An Austin State Gas zone paragraph notes frequent boar hunts and occasional panther and leopard activity. It mentions Ben M Green’s string of twelve consecutive improvements before dinner, including a panther and a willgat, illustrating Texan sportiness despite garbled phrasing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Austin
Liberty
Bly Wright
Wiltents
The Departed and an Odd Insane Hospital Tale
A puzzling tale unfolds at an insane hospital as a stylish woman visits with a plan to place her husband in private quarters. She deceives staff to secure his confinement, and the attendant is later exposed as a victim of her scheme. The piece also notes poems, a Morse telegraph reminiscence, and a mid 19th century obituary nibbling at broader events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew
Mark
Levi
Gallile
Alpheus
Israel
Gennysareth
Christ
Tle H
Apostle
Pim
Adie
Bae Vione
Publicana
Aiuere
Tove
Alec
Mag.tor
Bat Joana
Andrew
Peter
Zebeilee
Forney
Ile
Dudea
Ethiopia
Nubbadar
Meus
Halberd
Halbert
Mr. Priviter
Alisatte
Beaton
Aniernel
Visita
Alwiya
Arshia
Chognat
Storkminulip
Sle
Veen
Honnsty
Potel
Jong
Profesaer Morse
Julia's
Ie Senate
Arseieg
Elijah Donny
Kentucky
Charleston
Aedyn
Tate
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AEA Ob
Morgintown
Front Street
Court Alley
Dasayy
Henes
John the Baptist
Gallee
Heaven
Herod
1 Christ
Soloman
Dreuss
American Union
The
Cincinnati
Ileyny
Tory Horne
Lawleas
Colun
Shane
Tien
Dinolva
Hiva
Ani
God of Heaven
Vreedyns Union
Clay
Fortin
Brena Vista
Wien
Durance
Jamus
Prom the Phit
Dreamland
Abura
Monaiden
Marine
Massachunutt
Niatneley Association
Nenre
New England
Comlittan
Faye
Guvnennent Lhay
Avery Randoy
Alnham Beecher
Aediedlon UK
Onder Primis
Mariies
Plant
Hateagen
Connihala
Thande Nave
Oiint
Lave
Tove Teawhees
Bantedot Thai
Hele Canity
Teheran Hewepapere
Nin Peltivhohili Minnewata, Chugh
Itemiutan
Auvnde
Prnegiline Tieton
Ecole
Wade Breomligiy
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