Publication details and subscription rates for The American Union
Printed and published by W. C. McCausse n and L. Harper. The American Union is published every Wednesday morning at the East corner of Washington and Third streets, over John Orr's store. Two dollars per annum, payable half yearly in advance, or three dollars at year end. Advertisements at usual rates. Letters to editors must be postpaid or receive no attention.
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American Union
Washington and
Third Streets
John Orr
Remember Me by Cynthia in Night Sky Imagery
A lyrical plea recalling memories as Cynthia conjures celestial imagery of stars, birds, crystal fountains, and angels at play in a tranquil nocturnal scene urging remembrance. The poem blends romantic and ethereal motifs to evoke enduring presence through night and beauty.
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Cynthia
Sleep and Fame in Byron’s Shadow poem tribute
A compact ode extols Byron as mighty dead, praising the poet’s genius and fame. It celebrates imagination, the intellect, and the enduring memory of British hearts, envisioning sleep as a regal, sacred tomb for a celebrated contributor to literature.
British War Vessel Damages American Brig off Cape Florida
Letter from Key West dated Oct 2 reports that on Thursday night an American brig carrying molasses was struck by a British man-of-war near Cape Florida in the Gulph. Officers offered to replace masts and other damages. A British sloop captain was asked to convey the brig to Key West for $100 but refused. The brig is expected to run ashore as its rudder is off.
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Key West
Cape Florida
Gulph
Mental Labor and the Public Mind in Mercantile Life
A Philadelphia Gazette reflection on the phrase mental labor. It argues that true laborers in public welfare endure deep study, research, and care, contrasting their toil with the perceived ease of capitalists who profit from foresight and investment. The piece laments judge’s ignorance of mind and body strain in civic and mercantile contexts.
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Scott
Philadelphia Gazette
The Dead Lives Among the Living Image Metaphors
A compact meditation on mortality where the dead are imagined as images buried beneath earth and the living as images raised upward. The line contrasts the permanence of earth with the vibrancy of life, hinting at memory and presence beyond decay.
Notes on ancient Delphi and Greek games collected
A compilation of historical notes discusses the Pythia at Delphi, the Delphic exhalation, and Nero’s temple statues. It recounts Olympic and other Greek games, prizes, athletes, and notable victors, plus early descriptions of chariot racing and the discus event. It also touches on antiquarian views of Ireland, Phoenicians, and etymologies of lord and lady.
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Pythia
Delphos
Apollo
Parnassus
Diodorus
Nero
Rome
Cresus
Augustus
Lacedemon
Philonides
Alexander the Great
Lycyon
Elis
Fonteias
Vipsanus
Alcibiades
Cynisea
Agesilaus
Sparta
Public Education in Holland 1835 report to States General
The government report on public instruction for 1835 notes a satisfactory state. Universities housed 1527 students with Leyden, Utrecht, and Groningen totals 771, 491, 265 respectively. Latin schools counted 1255 scholars and primary schools numbered 2832 with 304,559 pupils guiding federal concern.
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Holland
States General
Leyden
Utrecht
Groningen
Washington and America Celebrated by Irish Orator
The speech at Dinas Island dinner praised America and Washington, lauding liberty, civilization, and the philanthropy of Washington. It extols Washington as a model of virtue and leadership, honors Grover Washington as a toast, and reflects on Emmett and Trévant as mourned figures. It ends with a Baltimore Monument note.
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Washington
Caesar
Scipio
Hannibal
Chef Douvre
America
Grover Washington
Emmetts Valor and Fate Stirred Irish Hearts
A vivid account of Robert Emmetts life from youth to rebellion and execution. The narrative honors his patriotism, recalls his trials, and questions the meaning of the final treasured hair he clutched before execution, leaving readers to ponder the identity of its owner.
Wild Cat Captured During Seminole War Folklore
A column notes Wild Cat, son of King Phillip, has been captured in the Seminole War and jokes about catching more Wild Cats. It cites various bits from the era including legal provocations, musical artists in New York, coin origins, debt, ancient Rome, a long-lived horse in Tennessee, and warnings on prudence and manners. The item shares multiple short anecdotes and civic quips from 19th century journalism.
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Phillip
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