Fashionable Indolence and Courtland’s Court Scene
Emily and Louisa visit a city shop with their uncle while Emily chafes at Louisa’s mockery of country fashion. Louisa flaunts independence, mocks city trends, and asserts stylish dress as personal choice. Emily endures snubs as she weighs affection, pride, and social expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward
Tinea
Emily
Louisa
Ward
Sir Edward
Caine
Molin
Celina
Celia
Celis
Pune
Abe
Kenny
Wilmata
Courtland
Lochea
Charles
Dosh Evesiay
Iss Howard
Mr. Courtland
Lousa
Sega
Unknown Pelt Store Scene Reveals Emily’s Fashion Trials
The text depicts Emily and her cousin navigating a city shop, contrasting gowns and calico with remarks from Louiss and Mr. Howard. Emily endures scornful glances, a chilly reception, and mortifying reception as fashion choices spark debate among characters. The scene ends with Emily facing further trials and social pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Courtland
Mrcnline
Emily
Louiss
Mr. Howard
Ted
Loviea
Howard
Mary Lee
Sach
Insurrection Plot and Island Turmoil Report in Ponce
A July- era dispatch from Ponce describes a plotted slave uprising across the southern island, with ringleaders arrested and three condemned to death or hard labor. The piece notes wartime tension, colonial leadership, market conditions, and shifting financial sentiment in New York amid piracy and trade rumors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ponto Rico
Cordelia
Ponce
Ponty Iie
Guayames Marogues
St. Demings
van Scholten
Prim
Pony Rico
St. Cruix
Martinique
Revolt and Fire on the Memphis Transport During Voyage
During the voyage of six Virginia volunteer companies from the Brazos to Old Point Comfort aboard the transport MemphIS a sailor revolt and a galley fire threatened the ship. The revolt was quelled with volunteer aid and the fire restrained before destruction. The Isabel steamer from Baltimore is expected daily and will serve Charleston to Havana as a naval craft under Capt. Rollins. A case in the Ricar Seimir court involved a church dispute with a clerical admonition about peace and public moral tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Volunteers
Brazos
Old Point Comfort
Eailors
Heaton Atlas
Baltiore
Isabel
Baltimore
Architeets of
Charleston
Havana
Rollins
N. York
Express
Ricar Seimir
Hag. Brooks
Lehurah
Brooks
Fragmentary note on a sermon and gifts from July Com
A damaged fragment describes Theremarke's effect and parties meeting bands, paying costs, and touring. Brooke received a large bound Bible at the heads of a pew, with a reflection on those who forget their religion and the duties it should grant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooke
Ireland on cusp of revolution and British response
The piece reports Ireland approaching a possible revolution with strong calls for capable leaders and unity to secure independence. It notes Queen Victoria’s possible deference to home needs, warns of a bloody outcome if rift widens, and mentions substantial sympathy and funding from the United States. It also cites thefts of rigging from ships Barton and Abby P. Chase and other petty pilferings, urging vigilance and capture of culprits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Ireland
Emerald Isle
Victoria
Down
England
Barton
Abby P. Chase
Justine
Excursion to Fall River and Beater Tail Light
The steamer Argo under Capt Winslow will depart this evening at eight o'clock from the steamboat wharf for a moonlit voyage to Fall River and Mount Hope Bay. A large party is expected. The Bradfod Daffee will follow with a Beater Tail Light excursion Monday evening at quarter past one. A band will play. weather may postpone.
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Fall River
Argo
Winslow
Steamboat Wharf
Mount Hope Bay
Spindles
Bradford Daffee
Steater
Durfew
Writing and Bookkeeping Lessons Opened on Map Street
DF Young Ladies and Gentlemen may improve writing through lessons by Mr Rich of Hartford and Mr J N Burgess who opened a school on Map Street. Rich also teaches bookkeeping and Burgess is noted for versatile penmanship. Prospective pupils urged to visit and review specimens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rich
Hartford
J. N Burgess
Mape Street
Burgess
Fires and accidents reported in Warren and Boston area
A dry goods store in Warren on Church Street was nearly destroyed by fire last Friday evening. Insurance covered losses estimated at 500 for building and 1808 for stock, with many goods saved in damaged condition. A workman at Massachusetts Iron Works in South Boston was crushed to death after his hand was drawn into machinery.
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Church Street
Warren
Patience Brayton
George W. Brayton
Mutual Office
Providence
Aina
Hartford
Massachusetts Iron Works
South Boston
Patrick Corbell
Buffalo Frye Soil Convention Sees Slavery Policy Split
Charles F. Adams of Boston presided as sixteen vice presidents were named. Resolutions urged federal abolition where constitutional, state control of slavery within states, and congressional action to curb slavery in territories. Estimated attendance reached six hundred. Observers favored Martin Van Buren for president. News from Pernambuco dated July 28 noted a clash between Portuguese and Brazilians in Baltimore era concludes with closed shops and disrupted commerce.
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Buffalo Frye
Wada
Charles F. Adams
Boston
Martin van Bureo
The
United States
Aurora
Baltimore
Pernambuco
Adultery case and fire at Birch Swamp House reported
A man Washburn and Mrs Bryant fled from Providence to Northampton where Washburn was arrested on adultery charges. Mrs Bryant returned with conditions after her husband urged forgiveness. Birch Swamp House near Warren burned at about 4 o clock Thursday morning.
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Awomen Rusaway Courne
Leander
Washburn
Mes
Job Bryant
Providence
Northampton
Sle
Mr. B
Algily
Warren
Steamship Alabama Arrives From Vera Cruz
New Oxicans reports the steamship Alabama arrived yesterday from Vera Cruz where she sailed on August 1. Advices from Mexico City come to July 29. No new news on Paredes and his revolution. Vera Cruz surrendered to Mexican authorities on June 21 and General Smith evacuated quietly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Vera Cruz
Mexico
Paredes
Irish Meeting Ends With Large Fund Drive in Washington
An energetic Irish gathering at Washington fall Aug 9 to 11 featured Parkin Scott as President since Reverdy Johnson could not attend. Speeches were delivered and a sizable fund raised with five subscriptions of $100 each. collection continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dattimone
Washington Fall
Parkin Scott
Reverdy Johnson
Seven days later from Europe reach New York by steamer America
The America arrived in New York on Friday afternoon after leaving Liverpool on July 22. The week’s dispatch highlights Ireland as the principal intelligence with alarming Irish prospects. Cotton prices rose early in the week but Ireland’s news cooled the gains. France remains quiet under Cavaignac with martial law. Italy sees only minor gains for Naples against insurgents. Germany shows promising results post election. The piece notes Spain and Sicily shifts and warns of a potential fierce Irish struggle for independence.
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Europe
America
New York
Liverpool
Ireland
England
France
Cavaignac
M. Marrast
National Assembly
M. Mano
Duke
Genoa
Charles Albert
Sardinia
Sicily
Italy
Naples
Calabria
Gertmanyie
Ireland Adopts Coercion Measures Amid Rising Club Militancy
Reports describe armed clubs in Cork Dublin and Waterford preparing for mass action as petitions and proclamations trigger police seizures. A Privy Council session orders coercion acts across several counties while Dublin and Carrick-on-Suir see protests and arrests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Cork
Masesere
Agguatow
Teach Club
Tha Ityas
Dublin
Llub
Connell
Dublin Castle
Waterford
Drogheda
London
Royal
Prince George of Cambridge
Liverpool
Marquis of Worcester
7Th Hussars
Carrick-on-Sopir
Clonmel
Carrick
Father Byrne
Mc. Byrne
Bridewell
Bryne
Kilkenny
Byrne
Aatron
Carack-on-Suir
Tipperary
Slievebloom
Slievenamon
Cloume
Bublin
Henry Street
Ayainat News Veaders
Newera
Messrs
Varian
Bourke
Lane
J. O'Brien
Meagher
Limerick
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Rees
Tingland
Uncle Sam
Treasury
Sub-Treasury
Walker
Dhite
Che Pwenex
Hristul
Salumda
Reronmi Sieuy
Childs
Lexington
Warwick Bank
R. J
Marine Bank
New Bedford
Webb
Col
Jan, Watson Webb
N.Y. Courier and Enquirer
Tarrytown
Bangor
Cincinnati
Mohr
New York City
Bergen
Wisconsin
Clube
Dr. Doyle Club
Duffee
Nation
Hyland
Joh
Carlow
Duffy
Duuuim
Seige
Ihia
Lord Jealousant
Perrim
Tyrone Assizes
Joboartin
Newgate
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