Mad engineer drives railroad to moon in terror tale
A German engineer named Martin Kroiler, claiming a new steam improvement, takes control of a train near Dantzig. He races toward Bomberg with passengers panicking until a German student knocks the pistol away, saving all aboard. Kroiler is later captured and recovers his sanity, though with no memory of the ordeal.
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Dantzig
Stockholm
Jor
Wesphai
Steegen
Goddolpho
Konigsburgh
Mayne
Meufahrwasser
GMS
Pemboteskate
Sis
Bomberg
Iron Horse
Kroller
Dirschan
Konigsburg
Guinsburg
Kenigsburg
Cite Oscue
Lef Dirsehan
Berlin
Martin Kroller
Holy Virgin
Hin
Sanger
Lisan
Martin Kieller
Slotun
Kroll W Uy
Krofler
Oscure
Schweiz
Vistula
Leprang
Schwetz
Kroiler
Ife
Crises of Hearts Spur Couple to Leave for Toledo
A bachelor from one state travels to Minnesota and meets a young woman in Princeton. Her guarded remark about wishing to live there sparks his plan. He asks her to join him, she agrees, and they depart together to Toledo Slade.
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Minnesota
Princeton
Minnesott
Toledo
Slade
Idlewild letters reflect winter fashion and legal quips
In a Idlewild missive N P Wits jokes about riding in winter noting new warm clothing for women and compares a debtor to an ornament while railing at pettifogging. Arnold Douglas from Washington warned against abolitionism and a Chicago Democrat retorts about a Vermonter’s past efforts to secure a school.
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Chicago Democrat
Thia
Ilinois
Bexeuer
Tassonville
Manner of Mother Shapes Child and Society
A moral essay argues that a mother’s behavior molds her child from infancy. Harsh discipline and coarse manners breed bullies, while gentle, quiet upbringing creates courteous, fearless youths. The piece contrasts ruffian mothers with true ladies and notes wealth does not guarantee happiness. Its tone recalls a 19th century New York periodical reflection.
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Ayr
Ile
Wall
New York
New Arithmetical Table on Morality of Vices and Death
The text presents a satirical scale linking vices to social costs from loafers and grog shops to poor houses and a state tax. It claims a verdict aligns with this table, or if reversed, the verdict reads died of congestion of the brain.
A Flirtation by Candlelight and Wine
A verse portrait contrasts rustic cottage love with an urban chandelier scene. The speaker favors a ballroom mood with music, wine, and privacy, while romanticizing refined luxury over pastoral simplicity and music in a dimly lit salon.
Oil from Cannel Coal Promises Vast Profits and New Industry
An 19th century prospect touts cannel coal in Western Pennsylvania as a major source of naptha, oil, and wax. The article claims high yields, low processing temps, and profits up to 75 percent for coal oil ventures, asserting a revolution in oil manufacture and wide railway and industrial use.
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Pennsylvania
New England
Scotland
England
United States
Canada
Coxlen Lons
Miles One
Caunel
Youn
Bathgaw
Folklore of Tor Bay Barrier and the Master of Its Wife
A fragment from Devonshire lore claims a cave like barrier blocks Tor Bay with a fable that the blouse cannot be moved except by a husband who is master of his wife. the speaker asks if they must always stay guarding the entrance.
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Tor Bay
Devonshire
England
Dialogue Snapshot from a Child and Father Exchange
The fragment shows a father questioning a child about his whereabouts and timing. The boy replies he went after the girls and cites his mother as the last to know. The tone suggests a domestic scene or informal interrogation within a family.
Governor Gorman urges Minnesota statehood in Legislature
Governor Gorman’s message to the Legislature argues for admission as a state, estimates population at 180,000 now and likely 300,000 next year, and warns against continued territorial status. He notes territory wealth around 30 to 35 million dollars and projects two to three representatives as population grows.
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Gorman
Minnesota
Congress
Recipes for a Happy New Year and Social Etiquette
A nostalgic mix of household hints for New Year behavior and social manners, urging restraint and politeness. It includes advice on arguing with a spouse, giving tips to Irish friends, praising infants, indulgence with pudding, and avoiding meddling in others affairs. The piece also quotes Bayard Taylor on Baron Humboldt and reflects on historical figures and grandeur.
New Year abstinence pledge goes around a Western hostess
A lady in the West during New Year’s visits pressed guests into signing an album pledge to abstain from intoxicants for a year. Visitors remained guests, drank dairy alternatives, and signed names of about fifty individuals, while celebrating hospitality and temperance.
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Cutfee
Mathew
Political List of Lectures Denounced by The Pennsylvanian
The Pennsylvanian denounces a list of named lecturing figures published in the New York Tribune for Lyceum use. It claims many names oppose slavery and should not be employed. The piece mocks various figures and hints The Jennsylvanian will respond later.
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Washington
Baltimore and Ohio Company
Lee
Baltimore
Pennsylvania
New York
Boston
New York City
Baltimore Sun
Pennsylvanian
Forney
Lyceums
New York Tribune
Boston Traveler
David R
Geo
Hilliard
Know Nothing Whig Party
J. Thomas Stevenson
Benjamin F. Hallett
Kansas
William Appleton
Preston S Brooks
Lewis Cass
Millard Fillmore
Rufus Choate
Kenny A. Wise
Charles G. Greene
Progress in Ohio from the Ohio Cultivator figures
The Ohio Cultivator compares progress in household comforts and arts using carriages, watches and pianos as measures. It cites tax lists: 48,284 carriages in 1852 rising to 261,849 in 1855 with value up to 2,494,068 then 6,963?. watches 32,415 in 1862 rising to 71,336 in 1855 with value 676,982. pianos 2,739 in 1862 rising from 6,331 in 1855 with value 406,733. It notes mixed accuracy and changing totals over time.
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Ohio
Bea
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Publisnyd Weeekly
N.H. van Vorhes
Ofice
Jewett’s
Ories
Sprita Faegle
Athens Lodge
W. Pickering
N. G
H. Seepan
Sec’y
W. D. Bartlett
Main Street
K. Blokston
Athens, Ohio
M. McGill
Court Street
Athens
Ehrenreich Buchwald
O. W. Brown
A. van Vorhes
Stillwater
Ei. S. Walker
Daguerrean
Court House
Joett
H. P. Ambrosfe
Norton
Main St
John Welch
Walsh
Sir Werl
S.S. Knowles
Seventh Judicial District
P. Culley
Athens CO
Blackstone’ Clothing
G. H. Stewart
Beader
PF. Howe
Washington St
Pickering & Johnson, Ealers
Pickering & Carley’s
J. Ballard &Sons
Neapstates
N. E
GEO, Walsh & Son
A. W. Carley
Queensware
O. Clayton, Kincade & Coq
W. Love
Iampageann
A. Cochran
City Hous & R OF
Second Streets
Fe CO Tre
D.T. Evans
Ly.d
Henry
W. Longtellow
Dime
Volun
GE Cragy
Idlewild
N. P
Tama
New York Mirror
Wim. B. Astor
Iowa
Astor
Allany Knickerlosker
Diring
Treas
Ury
Byns
Wille
Fios
Trae
Paom
Cleveland
Gov. Gorman
Inmeroa
Baron Humpster
Bayard Taylor
Baron von Humboldt
Humboldt
Frederic the Great
Forstee
Capitan Cook
Klopestock
Schiller
Pitt
Napoleon
Josphne
Marsha
L of the
Jefferson
Llamison
Wieland
Herder
Geethe
Cuvier
la Place
Guy Lussac
Beethoven
Walter Scott
Europe
Moe
Alures
Siberia
Tacar Seeps
Caspian Sea
Sinenge
Cwentme
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