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Brestou Prhenex
Bradford Street
Bristol
RB. L
W. H
Bayley
Gable Hull
My Spirit to Thine Poem From Louisville Journal
A lyrical verse from the Louisville Journal speaks of deep romantic affection. The speaker likens love to dew on blossoms and stars in heaven, urging a beloved to join in a pledged union. It invokes nature imagery and the longing to keep the beloved's heart as a chosen bride.
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The
Louisville Journal
Death of Rev Stephen Olin Revered Wesleyan president
The death of Rev Stephen Olin D D L L D is noted. He led Wesleyan University Middletown Conn and previously served in the Methodist Episcopal Church since 1824. Born in Vermont and educated at Middlebury College, his presidency strengthened the university and earned praise in Britain and America. He faced declining health, but his career included leadership at Randolph College and overt travels in Europe.
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Ovin
Wie Bawented Fisk
Wesleyan University
Middleown
Conn
Virmont
Middlebury College
Wesleyan
Stephen Olin
D. D
Furth
Methodiat Episcopal Church
Great Britain
Varius
England
Glin
Methodist Episcopal Church
South Carolina
Charleston
Methodist Church
Georgia Conference
Franklin College
Randolph College
Macon
Geo
Oslegan University
Middletown
Europe
East
Olin
Predictions and Panic in 1712 Comet Sightings
In 1712 Whiston foretold a Wednesday comet appearance and a Friday day of judgment. Thousands sought safety on the Thames and in boats as stocks fell and fires risk rose. Clergy ferried to Lambeth for prayers while 7000 married mistresses publicly and the Bank faced a rush note to fire offices.
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Southey
Whiston
Thames
South Sea
India
Lambeth
Gilbert Heathconte
London
Bank of England
Walnut Leaf Fly Remedy For Horses
To prevent horses being teased by flies take two or three small handfuls of walnut leaves soak in cold water for a night then mix in a teakettle for a quarter hour. When cooled moisten a sponge and rub the irritable areas such as between the ears neck and flanks before riding or driving.
Education as a steadfast companion through all life
A reflective meditation on education describing it as a friend at home and abroad, an introduction in solitude, a palace in isolation, and an ornament in society. It claims education guides virtue, bestows grace and governance on genius, and without it man becomes a splendid slave and a vacillating savage between divine dignity and brute degradation.
Three Ways of Managing a Wife from London to Philadelphia
A serial excerpt contrasts two fire extinguishing devices from London and a domestic tale of strict control by a husband in Philadelphia. It critiques marital tyranny, detailing Mrs. Wilson and Mrs. Bennet’s struggles with autocratic husbands, unsuitable kitchen choices, and child naming disputes, ending with a note on quiet resistance and conscience.
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London
Philadelphia
Phillips
Saint Anthony and the Cobbler Told by Latimer
The tale recalls Saint Anthony’s heavenly nudging to visit a humble Alexandria cobbler. The craftsman describes a simple, honest life of prayer, truthful promises, family instruction, and devotion to God, illustrating God’s favor toward faithful labor and virtuous living.
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Saint Anthony
St. Anthony
Anthony
Alexandra
Alexandria
Bishop Latimer
Family government and affection in child training
The piece argues good family government blends affection with authority to earn respect. It critiques scolding and threats, describing Mrs. F as harsh, fretful, and punitive, while noting she relies on commands, threats, and physical reprimands that frustrate both children and husband.
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Mr. F
Mrs
Jauk
Harsh Talk On Domestic Ills And Bad Breeding
A stern warning about selfish temper and harsh behavior in the home. The text argues that contempt for others in husbands, wives, and children harms the next generation and perpetuates rude breeding. It condemns drawing swearing taunts at spouses and domestics as evidence of low breeding.
The Manly marriage lessons of love and duty
The tale follows Robert Manly a young partner in a mercantile firm and his wife Ellen as they navigate early marriage. He guides her through household tasks with gentleness and patience and she grows from indulgence to capable domestic management while preserving culture and affection. Their bond deepens as they face life’s trials together.
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Mia
Bennet
Nhw
Mr. Bennst
Thas
Mrs. Bennet
Mary
Molly
Ruth
Martha
Aleo
Patty
Lucy
Polly
Young Barton
Wilevg
Robert Manly
Ellen
Mercangle
Mfnt
Ely Buy
Ely
Edlen
Manly
Cli Mb
Tetts
Snd
Robert
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Portsmouth
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T. Martyn
James Wilson
Hwime
Mra. W
Wilewa
Breakall
Wilson
Mre. Wilson
Barton
Harry
Mr. Bennet
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