My First Years at Exeter and Dartmouth College
A memoir fragment recounts the narrator being saved by his father during a fire and sent by him to Exeter Academy in 1796 where he struggled with declamation. Under Buckminster and other tutors he matured, then entered Dartmouth College in 1797, reading voraciously and pursuing Latin Greek and English history, leaving a vivid memory of mentors, meals, and late studies.
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Congress of Paris discussions and European tensions rise
Reports sketch a resurgent Congress of Paris before year end with proposals to compensate Russia for Belgrade loss and gain land along a river tributary. Dispatches note Austria’s likely envoy, Prussia moves against Neufchâtel, and Britain prepares ships for Persian conflict while domestic protests against income tax grow.
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Fragmentary Thought on Writing Power and Rhetoric
A fragmented reflection argues that writing strength lies in idea more than form. It notes rhetoric can bind minds more than personal effort, comparing stronger heads to weaker. The text hints at teaching methods and the value of concept over style.
Holland Hitters praised as the best medicine for digestive ills
Francis Felix, manufacturer of the original Extract of Coffee, extols Holland Hitters as a premier remedy for disordered stomachs and liver. Dr Ludwig of Baltimore and Dr Everhart of Pennsylvania endorse its use for debility of digestive organs. Ballou's Vinegar factory manager testifies it aided his consumptive wife.
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Beaver Argus reports local incidents and court notices
The Beaver Argus covers a court setting for January 24 on a Bent jet matter and notes a local fire at the house of James Beacom, a deadly accident involving a sixteen year old, and a drowning accident at the river mouth as warning to youths about ice.
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Death of Col Read Fraser in Harrisburg Insane Asylum
The Lancaster bar leader Col Read Fraser, long a prominent Democrat and influential county figure, died Tuesday at the Harrisburg Insane Asylum where he had been confined three weeks after an earlier telegraphic notice claimed he had become insane following the election. He was esteemed for his character, energy, and public service.
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Outrageous Conduct at Merfordfat Chapel in Bridges ter
A Sunday evening disturbance at the Merfordfat Chapel in Bridges ter saw a group of rowdy young men disrupt services. The pastor appointed watchers after prior complaints of molestation from church members and attendees. The assailants rushed the floor with indecent language when confronted and must face punishment under the law. Police or local authorities have been urged to bring the offenders to justice.
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Bridgewater
Fragmentary Election Tale From the City Ward
A damaged account recounts chaotic voting in the Seventh Division of the Fourth Ward. It notes 485 persons assessed and only 839 found two weeks later, with a dramatic scene as a man is dragged toward the poll to vote, a window-book challenge, and confusion over who voted and how the ballot was handled.
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Post Office Costs Split Between Free and Slave States
From a Washington City directory table the post office costs and postage in free and slave states are tabulated. Free states show total postage and salaries with Delaware Maryland Virginia and others. slave states show transport costs and postmaster salaries. The analysis notes free states paid their own mail costs while slave states funded the department with a net deficit.
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New, Hampshire
New York
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Michigan
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Shiwoth
Ohio
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Bakuchs
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Delaware
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David Anderson
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Richard Baker
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Henry Brig
James McCall
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Darlington
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Philip Hill
Beet
Parkison
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Poe
Henry Moores
Rochester
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David Reid
Sin'hg Ferry
Samuel Smith
Buchanan signals cabinet decisions and Senate move
The Washington Star reports Mr. Buchanan has not invited any cabinet members yet and has not chosen a single appointee. John Appleton of Maine may join soon before February. Critics wonder how senators McCandless Bucklew Foster Brodhead will react to the interference.
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Ney
United States Senate
Buckdlew
Central American Negotiations and Boundary Settlements
The article outlines treaty terms between Britain and Central American states over the Mosquito Coast, balancing sovereignty and protection. It notes Honduras involvement, the Balize settlement, and the plan for joint arbitration by the United States and Britain to resolve Nicaragua Costa Rica disputes, with rules on Mosquito land grants and river navigation.
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Coco River
Mosquito Reservation
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Barapiqui
Erie City Bank Faces Turbulent Times Amid Morale Shifts
Reports from Charleston dated January 4 describe turmoil at the Erie City Bank with rumors of earlier crises. The Erie Gazette notes officers yielded to outside pressure during the crisis and hopes for a rapid reopening within thirty to sixty days. A tragedy on the Tri-Dian River is also reported, where a man named Shife his wife and two children were murdered and their home destroyed.
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Past versus future in Southern slavery politics
A fragmented critique of Northern claims and Southern moderation amid the slavery expansion dispute. The piece attacks propaganda supporting slavery interests, warns against complacency, and questions the push for free territory and censorship actions tied to the slavery debate. It contrasts Republican rhetoric with real political maneuvering in Texas, Oregon, California, and Kansas.
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Buchanan Era Debates and Southern Policy Recap
A long fragment recounts 1830s to 1850s political stances led by Buchanan, praising守aggressions for Southern interests and opposing abolition. It cites votes on Texas annexation and the Fugitive Slave Law, notes Cuba acquisition talks, and mentions Pennsylvania politics and a Harrisburg caucus.
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Market Prices from 1856 Weekly Record
The notice lists commodity prices for BUCKWHEAT WHEAT RYE CORN GATS BEEF PORK BUTTER EGGS POTATOES and APPLES. Values appear per bushel or per pound or per dozen as indicated.
Cincinnati Wedding Announcement in New Year
On New Year's morning in Cincinnati the Rev. I Patterson officiated as Mr. Frank M'Glora of Downieville California proposed to Miss Ey Frazer of Cincinnati with a ceremony in the early hours.
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Notable Beaver County Citizen Passes in 77th Year
Fragmentary obituary notice notes a resident from Independence township Beaver County. Mentions Peter Shields in connection with the 77th year of his life. References local citizen status and township ties amid unclear surrounding details.
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