Translation of Dream of the Red Chamber Verse Paraphrase
A letter from A Stritmatter in Kinkiang China dated February 19 1876 reviews a Chinese romance tale Hung Leu Mung or Dream of the Red Chamber. It describes an aged scholar meeting a Taoist priest and providing a paraphrase in improvised rhymes about immortality after death. The writer notes the original rhymes and the challenge of conveying rhythm and jingle in translation.
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Red Chamber
Job
Tang
Chwang
Yang
Shang
Chang
Earth
A. Stritmatter
Kinkiang
China
The Taoists Song of Immortals and Mortals
A reflective poem questions the fate of ancient statesmen and warriors. It contrasts immortals with mortal leaders, noting pride, wealth, and memory. It laments the cycles of life and death, love and legacy, as old families and descendants endure beyond the living.
Ruined Estate Lament of Decline in Verse
A mournful poem recalls a grand home once famed for wealth and music. Crumbling walls, decayed gates, empty halls, and withered flowers mark its decline. Cobwebs crown the quiet rooms where dancing once filled the courtyard.
Socratic Extrav agance versus American society
The piece critiques how English aristocracy based on lineage contrasts with the United States lack of hereditary rank. It argues wealth alone drives social standing here, notes historic shifts in presidential ceremony, and warns that selling offices corrupts character. It mentions Dr. A W Washington of Denison as Washington kin and keeper of private letters and relics.
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England
Jefferson
Jackson
Senate
Harper’s Magazine
George Washington
Texas
A. W. Washington
Denison
Agustin W. Washington
Samuel Washington
General Washington
Lafayette
Washington
Darks
Philadelphia
Consistency in House Inquiries Over Ex Confederate Clerks
A 19th century political critique notes the Democratic majority faced public rebuke for replacing Union soldiers with ex Confederates in House posts. It details discharges, green committee chairs keeping former clerks, and a Pension committee dispute where Jenks replaces Wilson after praise. The piece argues reformers bluff while maintaining patronage.
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House of Representatives
Capitol
Kunecombe
House
Committee On Pensions
Jenks
Wilson
Department of the Interior
War Department
A Short Lesson in History and Clymer’s Impeachment Claim
A Philadelphia Press excerpt mocks Mr. Clymer for arguing that Belknap’s impeachment is unprecedented. It notes selective ignorance of historic forgery and political corruption, warns reporters may be careless, and adds assorted notices about extradition treaties, moral maxims, and a New Hampshire distiller requiring temperance pledges.
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Clymer
Belknap
Floyd
Thompson
Beverly Tucker
Francis Bacon
England
Rome
Alexander VI
France
Louis XIV
Charleses
Napoleon III
Retton
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Iife
Memphia
Ciovernor Porter
Socratic Extravagance
St Nsconiee
Styles
New Boot and Shoe Store
Hoyt
Messenger Office
Jesse N. Hoyt & CO
D. Zenner & Co S
Sheeran Brothers
Iriv
Sheeran Bros
Bain
John W. Brown
Hireabit
Athens
Obrito
United States
Great Britain
Germany
Sweden
Norway
Venezuela
Dominican Republic
Nicaragua
Austria
Italy
Mexico
Haiti
Belgium
Denmark
Holland
Russia
Spain
Japan
Brazil
Egypt
Kentucky
New Hampshire
Armitage & Davis
Lightning Grocery
Y. Hyson Tea
Teeeae
Ayer
Dr. J. C. Ayer & CO
Lowell, Mass
Jill Auger
St. Louis
Ohio
Stinson & Co
Portland, Me
Baventy Bepert
Beverly Co
Oricage
Fiarris
Nn O
J. E. Edmundson
Athens, Ohio
N. B
F. Y. Batchelor
Chas, Regnier
Geo. W. Keye
Walnut Street House
Bet
6Th and
7Th Streets
Cincinnati
C. F. Y. Batchelor & CO
Walnut Street
Wms. H. PowgRlay
Chas. Levassor
Wm. H. Powell & Co
Furriers
Knox & Youmans
New York
West 4Th Street
George R. Walker
Cornwell & Thomas
Re Perkins Drug Store
Main Street
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