Saturday Morning Advertisements and War Reflections
The issue includes a Saturday morning publication note with pricing for ads and a resumed war sermon from General Scott. It reports a Vermont dairy farmer sending seven thousand pounds of butter and a Boston Traveller remark on a Mrs Sherwood’s death due to fright after a recent fire in Sag Harbor.
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Scott
Sout
U.S. Army
Vermoyr Burren
Addison County
Vermont
Newland
Boston
Sag Harbor
William Sherwood
Gruat Sfire
Ples
Disappearance of New York Book Manufacturer Mr Morell
An unusual police bulletin reports the sudden vanishing of Mr Morell of Morell and Hammond blank book makers at 60 John Street New York. He left home on the 4th and has not been heard from since with about $70 in his pockets. Foul play is suspected.
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National Police
Gagette
Morell
Morell & Hammond
John Street
New York
Peddler Robbed and BeatenNear Palmer Village
A peddler traveling by wagon from Three Rivers to Thorndike village in Palmer Maas was halted by three men at about 7 pm Wednesday. One struck him, another stabbed him thrice with a dirk, and the trio escaped with $233. In Blackstone, Horrace Hill of Blackstave Manufacturing was killed repairing a drum belt after being caught in machinery, dying within minutes.
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Hicuwar Rowstry
Aso Artemer
Kitt
Three Rivers
Thorndike Villiage
Palmer
Maas
Springfield Republican
Farav Acement
Horrace Hill
Blackstave Manufacturing Company
Blackatona Village
Woonsocket
Adams Seat Reclaimed as Former President Takes Old Quarters
A Congressional seat allotment recount shows Mr Adams nearly chosen by many. Members defer to his wishes, and the venerable ex President resumes his long-held quarters amid public respect. Separately, a traveler reports Illinois River wheat stocks at about 334 thousand bushels awaiting shipment to the market.
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Congress
Adams
M. Y. le
Ilinois River
Alton Telegraph
Manchester excitement recalls Parker murder case
The Manchester scene is stirred by recollections of the Parker murder from about a year ago. Officials and clerics face social tension as the community frets over who might be involved and what the truth reveals. The Boston Times and Albany newspaper clippings are cited as sources.
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Tas Munpeares
Panxen
Manchester
N. H
Parker
Boston Times
Monda
Debating British Debt and Cotton War Costs 1845
E B Worcester warns 1845 readers about the burden of British war debt and its global impact. He argues 4 billion pounds from England could fund missions and railways, compares European and Dutch debts, and links cotton profits to national peril amid potential Anglo American conflict.
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England
France
Jesus Christ
Great Britain
Europe
Netherlands
Holland
United Kingdom
U. S. Navy
Enghad
Great Navy
E. B. Worcester
Fixed Habits and the Shape of Character in Life
The text argues that long established habits and character resist change while reputation shifts with circumstance. It likens a person to a permanent tree whose trunk remains, and warns that comfort with familiar habits delays growth. It includes religious reflections on daily prayer and inner dialogue with God, and ends with a fragmented anecdote about a Portland mason.
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Yhan
Janly
David
Martha
Mary
God
Taylor
Untitled Fragment on Kindness and Humanity
A terse reflection argues against viewing people as mere machines or subhuman. It contends kindness to those labeled as brute tribes aligns with nature and necessity, challenging brutal control and urging humane treatment.
Orchard Wall Secrets and a Hidden Letter
A rural drama unfolds with Elsie and Tom aiding their cousin Edward through a hole in the orchard wall to retrieve his money and a letter. Miss Cleveland, a boardinghouse guest, questions their secrecy as Edward plans a future away, and the trio faces family tension and moral trouble.
Neighbors Search for Hidden Truth in Waring Farm Letter
A visitor named Mr. Stanton arrives seeking details about a letter found in Charles Waring’s son’s room. The note hints at a secret romance and a hidden hole in the orchard wall used to exchange letters with Elsie, the farmer’s daughter, prompting family and Aunt Amy to react as Elsie arrives to defend herself.
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Rowse
Eileie
Tom
Cleveland
Wanog
Waring
Amy
Elsie
Hbe
Staunton
Aunt Amy
Mr. Stanton
Charles
Mr. Waring
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CHE Vprenex
Bayley
Etheir
Oestio
Wale
Mutoh
Albany Lve. Journal
Portland
Hemel
Eharel
Sanday
Mra. Muezy
Atranger
Hash
Edward
Tun
Parewell
Sister
Thad
Lord Allin
Kilsie
Almy
Miss Cleveland
Carder
Eloie
Elise
Father
Blaie
Ople
Misa Cleveland
Tee
Malla
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