Rescue Attempt Amid Indian Canoes in Dark Pursuit
In a perilous chase, Dudley and Ellen face Volatile danger as canoes stalk from the shore. The Lynx notes armed pursuit while the fugitives seek a distant island refuge and possible relief. The scene blends fear, steadfast bravery, and peril in a swift wilderness escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dudley
Ellen
Relia
Ann
Eilen
Rogera
Pete
Wonga
Wongs
Che Ludian
Rogers
Lynx
Joe Kopers
Jay Sie
Sheee
Fugitives pursued along inland river run
An OCR fragment describes a pursuit with a forward canoe running about half a mile inland and abreast of fugitives, with the land and distance noted as forty rods away.
Registry Rush as 1848 Deadline Looms in Bristol
The article urges immediate action for name registration before the year’s end, noting that unregistered individuals cannot vote in 1848. It also reports on Mexican politics, U S Congress expectations, ship losses, money market strains, and civic notices from Washington to New York.
Fire destroys the Propeller Phoenix and 200 die near Lake Michigan
A week ago Sunday the Propeller Phoenix caught fire while bound up the lakes near Sheboygan. With a fresh wind the blaze spread rapidly under the deck, trapping passengers. Over 200 aboard, many perished or jumped into the lake. The Delaware rescued some survivors as crews aided the injured. German passengers formed a large share of the voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Lake Michigan
Sheboyega
Wiseppajn
Lake Huron
Nang
Delaware
Oficerp
Araafe
Critique on Mosheim and Luther in Historical Faith
The passage debates Mosheim's misquoting of St Eligeus and urges cautious history. It praises Luther as a complex figure, urges truth finding like an honest juror, and stresses hearing both sides before judgment. It notes the value of patient evidence gathering and warns against superficial certainty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moshiem
St. Eligeus
Robert Os Rede
Jorin
Lewer
Waudington
Mosheim
Hiascrawn
St. Bligeus
Luther
Self Ignorance and Self Worship Theme in a 19th Century Reflective Piece
A reflective essay argues familiarity breeds contempt and true self knowledge is obscured by vanity. It discusses how distance preserves self regard, warns against worship of the self, and notes how public zeal often lacks private devotion amid historical references and a modern news snippet.
Political turmoil and troop movements amid border tensions
A detailed report describes candidate activity and party shifts in the capital, with General Patterson's marching forces and nearby commotions. It notes Guerilla clashes, Vera Cruz disruptions, and U.S. military responses as Mexican tensions rise, alongside shipbuilding updates and a slave trade involvement bound over in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penny Peng
Merics
Awictica d' Union
Pheader
Ming Uf Hip New Party
Mexicas
Republic
National Bridge
Patterson
Saat Apam
Loghea
Paikre Jarauia
Jaranta
Vera Crug
Paulypson
Jaraita
Zénobia
Jaraitia
Sth
Baltimore
Vera Cong
Vera Cruz
Domingues
Lpt
Vera Crow
Taylor
Mutoevords
Monterey
Mitainory
Sireswi
Warango
Panther
Paredes
Bury
United States
Extraordinary Circumstance of a Glasgow Life Insurance Case
A Glasgow case reports a man in business who died leaving life insurance of £80 000. After death three families, each with wife and children, claim the sum with the first family appearing to have cooperated with the others. Which is legitimate remains unresolved pending inquiry. Each marriage was conducted by a local clergyman and the wives reportedly lived disreputably. The deceased allegedly moved fortnightly between houses. Glasgow Journal.
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Martin Luther
Luther
Cromwell
Charles 1
Napoleon
Europe
Joan of Aro
Swedenburg
John Wesley
Mr. Wesley
Leaven
Wesley
Ile
Brockmer
Swendenborg
London
Mr. Brockmer
Swedenborg
William Mitford
Bishop Thielwall
Mitford
Lord Byron
Hume
Gibbon
Lord Brougham
Mosheim
Glasgow
Seized Seaman Case Ties Brookline to Royal Action
The brig Brookline returned from the West Indies with its seaman pressed by a sloop named Julia Ann. Captain Spates confirms the press occurred and Bass of Haq seeks redress from the government for the interruption of lawful business. The piece urges swift state action to address the wrong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cormace
Fuac
Onir
Julweba
Brookline
Spatos
Join W. Bass
Haq
West Indies
Spates
Winchester
Bass
Fruntiars
Fragmented Bay State voyage report amid storm and capsizing
A damaged report describes the vessel Bay State facing rough weather last week near Newer and Point Judith. The crew struggled through night watches and at 4 o clock next day faced salvage actions. Captain Win and clerk Chace are noted amid scattered clothing losses and a small cargo claim.
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Bay State
Judith
Chace
Veithethie Bey
Fragmentary Military Narrative Describes Ballad and Bible Depth
Fragmented text mentions a Jackson from the 9th Regiment struck by a ball at Chapultepec. The ball entered a pocket and pierced a Bible, creating a deep hole. Snow and depth measurements appear garbled, mentioning Buffalo and Saturday.
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Jackson
Chapultepec
Buffalo
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dudiey
Bristol
Seturda
Mexico
Queretaro
Congress
Dullare
Washington
Messrs
Calab B
Smith
Winthrop
Vinton
Court of Probate
Holden
Probate
Crandall
South Shipyard
Alabama
Liverpool
Boston
Minot's Ledge
Judge Chase
New York
Edmonds
Memra
Prime, Ward & Co
Whelden
Rhea Atkins
Cape Haytien
Port Au Prince
Broadway Tabernacle
Pius the Ixth
Italy
van Huren
Seward
Dalles
Edward Ferett
Horace Cheely
Friend CO
Santa Ana
Manchester
Cape of the Statine’s Church
Philadelphia
Tiumubér
Edward Carrington
Providence
Abbot
Walam Houtne
Bark
Fame
New Lundin
Kane
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