Diary of De Long crew endurance in Arctic voyage chaos
The report outlines De Long and companions facing starvation and exposure, detailing dog meat rations, alcohol use to stave off hunger, repeated ice crossings, deaths of Erickson Alexy and others, and a final diary note marking the end of Lieutenant De Long's party as sickness and cold prevail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Department
Washington
Melville
de Long
Alexy
DeLong
Erickson
lQa. A
Meeille
Taro
Ninderman
Nores
Nint
Alexys
Scelock
Ptarwigan
Lee
Kaake
Dresler
Boyd
Gait
Mr. Collins
Lieutenant DeLong
Ambler
Ah Sam
Clergy critique of national judgment and public duty
The passage argues that clergy should not confine judgments to religious circles but shape national policy. It condemns selfishness, party bias, and misplaced priorities that honor pleasure over duty, traffic over integrity, and Christianity over truth. It includes a reflection on energy and determination as key to human distinction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of England
Fred. W. Robertson
Brother Jack
Denver
Messouri
Deacon Jenkins
Sascred
Danie] Webster
Bunker Hill Monument
Fragments of wit and folly from a distant era
A jumble of jokes, light verse, and quips spans topics from Oscar Wilde to medical quackery. The piece cites editorials, political chat, and oddities about races, class, and manners, ending with a city treasurer's report note and a rural anecdote. The tone is a collage of period miscellany with sharp social commentary.
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Tisino
VLAN
Harrell
Metaill
Jane
MW. J. Nicholson
Miller Com
Clifven
ty.Georgi
E. J. Morgan
Farrell
West Street
Shotwell
Charles C. Bush
Colquitt, GA
C. Curry
D.D.S
South Brow Street
K. Johnson
M, O'Neal Wellill & Oreal
Attorneys At Law
Daiidridge, GA
Ponalson
Hyron
Bower
Bower & Donalson
Court House
Decatur
L. Battle
Ofice
Hinds
West Side Court House
Ted
Jeff DO. Talbert
Attorne
Cainbridge
Georgia
M. Be, Barnett & Son
L. H. Peacock
Bainbridge
J.D. Trarrell & Bro
Broughton Street
Macon
ATER
P.O
Apalachicola Tribogue
Tribune
Florida
H. W. Johnston
R ‘Tribune
Apalachicolo
Fla
Willingham
Cartersville Free Press
Earth
God
Christian Index
Thomasville
WIT and Wisdom
Oscar
Atlanta
Oscar Wilde
Guiteau
Tennessee
Canada
Walter
Jumbo
Secretary of War
Deacon Goodwill
Slocum
Samuel Clark
Lynchburg
Fordham
Piety Belcher Boarding House
D Barrell & Bro
Donalson
Wardell
Colbert
Steininger
Gabon
Charlie Taylor
A Innes
Johnson
Blount Ware House
Griffin Butcher
Griffin Livery
Brooks Fine
Paulett & Dickenson Ware
JD Harrell & Brom
Cash Said
G Broom Voucher
J C Gainey
BR Graves
John Scott
Henry Columb
A K Leon
Curry & Co
E Russell James Pettis
Chess Carley & Co
Bray Bros
G& Lippman Bros
OD Lewis
G Pom & Co Sf&wrr
R Wardell Lq
Louis Phi
Jno Johnson
David Waters
Everingham Co
Harrell Ity
Sobn Scott
Bain- John Johnson
James Pettis
Bridge
H Smart
Henvy Colum
O Dickenson
A Smith Merchant
Russell
L Beach Manufacturer's
CR Perry
E Russell
Frei Smith
E Johnson
MJ Reynolds
Jno Scott
G Broom
Henry Columb IA
Stults
D Lewis
E Smith
R Wardell
G Williams
Gabe Dickenson
EH Smart
Patterson & Stacy m
E Barnett & Son M’ch
Kwilecki
Subers
Lasapyre
Jonas Loeb
G Broom & Co
K Daniels
John Johnson
F Colbert
Wright
Gillett Bros Merchant
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