Islanders Call to Pilot the Concord a Tale of Wilson
A London Observer excerpt from the New York National Advocate recounts the tale of Wilson a European who became a chief on a South Sea island after escaping from a shipwreck voyage aboard the Concord. He allegedly guided the vessel with a magical letter and later claimed kingship over the natives.
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London Observer
Wilson
London
South Seas
Valparaiso
New Zealand
Simail
Har- Eo
Otaheite
The
Concord
England
South Sea Islands
Singular Discovery Proclaims Tail Absorption by Author
The author announces a controversial discovery claiming control over absorption and secretion to extend or reduce an animal tail. He argues benefits include correcting tailless apes and enabling cosmetic and bodily improvements for both men and women, promising dramatic social and medical implications.
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Aristotle
Socrates
Galileo
Christendom
Sisyphus
Closing Letter of Parvus Homo Sparks Wit in Sav. Museum
For five or six months a pleasant controversy has raged between Mr. Law the writer of essays for the Intelligencer under Homo and a Bullionist signing Parvus Homo. The closing letter of the latter contains real wit and is printed in full.
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Law
Intelligencer
Homo
Parvus Homo
A Letter From Parvus Homo on Death and Bank Frauds
From the National Intelligencer a satirical missive recounts a death that comes with Old Style dating on December 30 1820. The author Lampoons banking schemes and lottery crooks alongside Charon’s ferry becoming cash in hand and a mock Bank of one hundred million paper dollars.
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Homo
Charon
Styx
Saan
Picto
Tome
Papirius Pes
Bank of Venice
Missouri Admission Debate Proceeds in Senate Pushes Delayed Action
In a heated session the Senate considered admitting Missouri on equal footing with original states. Senator Van Dyke urged delaying further action after House rejection, while Mr. Roberts pressed for immediate debate and possible tableting. Senator Walker urged peace and swift resolution to restore harmony. Senator Morris noted ongoing distress over the prolonged Missouri issue.
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Roberts
Pennsylvania
Missouri
van Dyke
Delaware
Senate
House of Representatives
Mr. Roberts
Walker
Georgia
Morris
New Hampshire
Debates over Missouri admission and legislative delay
The excerpt describes heated discussions in both houses over admitting Missouri to the Union, with leaders like Mr. Johnson and Mr. Barbour voicing postponement and strategic moves. The Senate weighs resolutions, interhouse communication, and the impact on unity and debt relief, amid calls to act before March.
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Johnson
Tome
Bether
Nothi
Missouri
Missou
Gwatlenan
Penny
Barbour
Virginia
Sid
Senate
House of Natives
Mayne
House
van Dyke
Sion
Ward
Ffalker
Otha
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Kean & Charlton
South Sea Island
New York National Advocate
Baltimore Patriot
A. Picquet
Messrs, F. G. Gibson, & Co
Jenysry
National Intelligencer
O. S
Lord Byron
Papirius
Pluto
P. S
Plato
Minos
King Pluto
Iron Crown
Holy Alliance
London Courier
Congress
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