The Beauty of the Bower and a Family Rift Across Rivers
A long prose tale introduces Col C and Delia in a New England setting, tracing a peaceful farm life shaded by distant rivalry with Esq B across the river. After a bitter political quarrel ends friendship, Delia grows under her mother’s last wishes while suitors and neighbors orbit a plan of alliance with Alfred, as Leander studies in New York.
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Vermont
Col. C
Delia
Delis
Catharine
Virgin
Cathrine O'Leara
Doris
Tod
Ady
Gome
Bess
Alfred
Gid Famly
New Hampshire
Esq. H
New England
Patro
America
Esq
Jide
Ahan
Marrilla
Leander
Gurle
Co. C
Gothen
John Bull
Eng
New York
Col.c
Col
Fragmentary Vision of a Star and Hope in Darkness
The narrator describes a twilight window scene with a brilliant star dimmed by a dark cloud. A long, difficult journey follows as the light fades, but Christian hope remains a guiding force through periods of shadow and eventual divine renewal.
Poetic Fragment on Mercy Starlike and Warlike Paths
A fragmentary verse line speaks of mercy starlike and warlike drive away clouds. It notes Phoddily booty and a blessedness guiding his path. The archaic imagery suggests a reflective, decorated path amid fleeting clouds.
Vocal Music Promoted Health in Public Schools Says Report
The article cites a Mas sachusetts secretary of education report praising vocal music in public schools for health benefits and improved vitality. It urges aspiring teachers to master vocal music, notes Prussia’s standards, discusses heart and lung effects, and links music to cheerfulness and longer life. It also reports Syracuse Court actions from that term, including insolvency petitions and divorce cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honace Maxn
Board of Education
Massachuagua
Kingdom of
Prussia
King steamboat runs aground at Gospel Point and sinks
The King Philip bound for Providence ran ashore at Gospel Point in the evening after leaving Providence. She later struck Hog Island Ledge causing a hole in the hull and rapid flooding. Passengers were evacuated to Fall River by ferry, and the vessel was raised and towed there on Monday with hogsheads aboard.
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King
Philip
Providence
Gospel Point
Fall River
Hog Island
Prayer for Seamen Monthly Concert Planned
The monthly concert of Prayer for Seamen will be held at Congregational Hall on Monday evening next, commencing at o'clock. Seamen and their friends are invited to attend.
Steamboat Narragansett Breaks Shaft Near New Haven
The steamboat Narragansett broke her shaft on Monday night about ten miles from New Haven. She reached port and landed her passengers there before proceeding with one wheel to Stonington, arriving about 11 o clock Tuesday night.
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Narragansett
New Haven
Stonington
Steamboat Iosas Sailings and Local Court Notices
The steamboat Iosas under Capt. Sates plans regular departures from Providence to Newport every Tossday Thursday and Saturday with returns on Monday Wednesday and Friday. In Albany Circuit Court tenants of Van Reessenlaer's Manor face rent suits with damages including interest per Supreme Court precedent.
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Iosas
Sates
Philip
Providence
Newport
Satarday
Artes for China Five Hundred Barrels Spacked in Boston
Five hundred barrels of fine apples wrapped like oranges were packed in Boston for the China market. Hon. John Brown Francie and Elisha R. Potter returned home from Washington last Saturday.
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China
Boston
John Brown Francie
Elisha R. Potter
Washington
Enigma Puzzle on Temperance Nuisance and Rum Trade
Tam composed of 15 letters and 16 numbered clues describe a temperance themed riddle. Each clue hints at evil deeds, rumsellers, and consequences of drunkenness referencing a public anti drink message from Phenix ENIGMA. The whole points to a vile nuisance to mortal man and promises a continuation next week.
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Rom
Great Western and Great Britain to Sail New York Route
The Great Western will depart Liverpool for New York on the 2d inst. The iron steamer Great Britain, 3443 tons, leaves Liverpool for New York on August 2 and returns August 30. They will run alternately as packets between New York and Liverpool. Also noted is Senator Bates's serious illness and his absence from the late session. A Norfolk Methodist Church fire is reported in Boston Daily Advertiser.
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Layerroon
New York
Great Western
Liverpool
Great Briain
Tunness
Mx. Bates
Congress
Bates
Boston Daily Advertiser
Senate vacancies and officer canvass delay amid anxious Tylerites
The note indicates vacancies to fill in the Senate wag appears, with Polk delaying officer moves until canvassing applicants. Tyler residents seek a list of names and expect more details in the next communication. General Almonis will visit the city and plans to sail for Vera Crugahaa the sgub instant.
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Senate
Tyler
Tomorow
Polk
Almonis
Exiong
Neeme
Vera Crugahaa
New Administration Faces Rumors of Office Removals
The Nazi Intelligencer notes rumors of moves by the new administration but doubts proscriptive policies will quickly appear. It urges the president to resist Democratic committees and club pressure and to act independently in the public interest, resisting demagogues and party service.
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Wei
New York
Polk
Deputy Sheriff Returns From Ten Day Expedition
Albany Event Journal reports Deputy Sheriff Sedgwick completes a ten day expedition arresting John W. Cloots George P. Dunce J. Woodward and Peter Woodward of Ancram on charges of peace violation and resisting laws. Suspects in disguise for five days were seen near Jacob T. Suydam's house proclaiming pursuit of the sheriff. Townsfolk fear tar and feather if Sheriff Ok is resisted.
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Albany
Hupgon
Mareh
Sedgwick
Uring
John W. Cloots
George P. Dunce
O Ya
J. Woodward
Peter Woodward
Ancram
Javeb T. Suydam
Iok
Disturbances in Ulster County Reported by Adjutant General
Communications to the Adjutant General indicate county officers face resistance from armed individuals disguising as Indians. Sheriffs deputies failed to serve processes, prompting a larger force and a 250 muskets and 1500 rounds supplied by the State Arsenal to Gen. Smith of Kingston for use as needed.
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U Gter
Ulster
State Arsenal
Gen. Smith
Kingston
Albany Argus
Havana News Brings Trade Duty Reinstatement Details
From Havana Captain Ward of the bark Rapid arrives in New York with word that old duties on rice and onions are to be reinstated in February. The levy had been lifted for six months but Spain ordered the reimposition before expiry. Ward notes no freight at Havana and Molasses selling at two rinly per keg with buyers at that price.
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Havana
Ward
Rapid
New York
Spain
Death of Don Simons editor of Republican Herald
Death news reaches city on Saturday for William Simons editor of the Republican Herald He left Providence a fortnight ago en route from Baltimore after a brief illness He directed the party organ for years and was deeply beloved by family friends and political allies in this state's Democratic circles
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Don Simons
William Simons
Republican Herald
Providence
Richwood
Waslington
Baltimore
Simons
Jhig
Are
Cine Meade
Bin
Robbery on a Steamboat Aims at Rev Dr Ries
A report from Princeton notes Rev Dr Ries was robbed of his money aboard a steamboat bound for New Orleans. The fate of funds intended for Princeton Seminary remains unclear. Fellow passengers quickly contributed to support his onward journey.
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Ries
Princeton
New Orleans
Lewisville
Jeans
Snow Keeps Streets Deep as Storm Delays Reach
Snow began last night and lies about a foot deep in streets. The warm sun may melt it away soon. Steamship arrivals from New York were delayed and did not reach until after nine this morning.
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New York
Assembly Adjourns In Honor Of Ex Speaker Chatfield
The Assembly adjourned early on Saturday to honor the memory of Ex-Speaker Chatfield whose death was reported that day. Later reports clarified Chatfield is alive, prompting a minutes correction.
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Dean Arronant
Chatfield
Alb. Boning J
Unscrambled OCR fragment hints at naval test near Norfolk Beacon
Fragmentary report notes a ferry or craft near a U S ship and a Revie son Propeller testing off a Navy Yard area. The text mentions a site below the U S ship and a forthcoming test plan to examine relative alignment and timing at Norfolk Beacon.
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Stockton Havin
U.8
Fae
Revieson
Saboorer
Navy Yard
U. 8
Stevens
Opal
Norfolk
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CHE Pmenex
Bristol
Syracme Court
Wm. H. O'Wolf
J. Whipple
J. M. Blake
Wm. H. Potter
Martha V. Richmond
Ea le Bank
Alfred Bosworth
Bosworth
Heath
C. T. Bradley
Navy
Washington Globe
Bancroft
Gay
Dorr
New York Journal of Commerce
Tays
Hexey Wheaton Rivers
M. D
U. S
Matine Hospital
B. Cranston & Co
Navvoo
Caleb Kilton
Coventry
Pinares
Laguayra
Cadiz
Cape St. Vincent
Gibraltar
Phenix
Enigma
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