Social life and the scholar’s duty to public virtue
A discussion on how opinion shapes citizen life and the risks of social distance. The author argues education and access to books lift laborers, urging scholars to engage with broader society while warning against isolation. The piece likens virtue to dew, refreshed by truthful discourse beyond elite circles.
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Wilf Maby
Eralin
Stouid
Wien
Rome
Pompeii
Damean
Tony Amell
Earthquake toll and sea disaster reports reach New York
The Wateree sailors and two Fredonia survivors arrived in New York after the South America quake wreck. Ecuador reports forty thousand killed or wounded, while Peru unearthed dead beneath ruined houses. A pervasive stench and pestilence fears grow as robbers raid the bereaved region.
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Americas
Rome
United States
Wateree
Aufrica
New York
Ecuador
Peru
Ex President Prince Reported Feeble in Health
An ex president prince is described as very feeble in health with limited vitality and rising concerns about his condition.
Republican State and District Conventions Set in Providence
At a National Republican State Central Committee meeting in Providence on September 28 1868 resolutions were adopted scheduling a State Convention for electors and president in Providence October 18 at 11 am and district conventions for representatives in Congress and the Senate. Towns and cities will send delegates equal to their General Assembly representation. W H Rieyxorys chair and T A Wairyan secretary.
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Femam Fe Syrog
Br Arefzy
Pairiob
Peat Elfen Unie
Oded T
Baeeaiaon
Mar
Tryason
Thair Volga
Cline
Chicago
Togibakomss
Goth
Benkdilt
Webichy Bap
Lincoln
Rae
Aseria
Nationan Union
Cotpres
Senate ‘Chamber
General Assembly
Enter Kigha Revolution Sparks Latin Europe Debate
The Philadelphia Press notes widespread interest in Europe over a Cuba movement and a new wave of revolutions on European soil. It argues the army may shift from Cuba to defend Spain while the Antilles press for U S union involvement.
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Somuring
Kigha
Philadelphia
Spain
Europe
A. Ai
Cuba
Aras
Euren
Bonaxer
Che
Antilles
Texas
Congress
Tax Revolution In Spar a Lon don Dispatch
A London dispatch from September 26 reports a broad rural and liberal revolt across Spain caused by discontent with exile of generals and church influence. Insurrection spreads through Cadiz Seville Granada Valencia Alicante Almeria Malaga Vigo Ferrol Corunna and Navarre with armed bands in Huesca Saragossa and Navarre. Many expect revolution to topple the Bourbons and install Montpensier on the throne.
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Spar
London
Aeet
Ates
Huesca
Saragosa
Tenael
Navarre
Lotion
Spain
Montpénsiers
Queen Is Anerra Parrarixe for Trovsre
Paris correspondence before the Spain insurrection hints at royal plans and upheaval. The writer notes impending changes in the Boarbie era, possible civil disorder, and finances sent abroad amid rising tensions.
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Anerra
Paris
Spain
Dismissed Fragments Chronicle Local Fatal Disease Muster
A fragmentary report notes a village outbreak with multiple deaths from a disease. It mentions a family including a son and daughter married, two grandchildren, and six other villagers also dying recently from the same illness. The text reflects on the unusual frequency of death records in ordinary life.
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Wenka
Marrie
Piano Forte Quality and Durability From Gravesteen Firm
J Gravesteen of New York cites public pressure and costly labor in crafting piano fortes. Fuller & Co. the long time maker promises best instruments at low profit, offering pianos with singing tone, power, brilliancy, and refined finish.
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Gravesteen
Mercier Street
New York
Graverteen
Fuller & Co
Wanda
Furn Quar
Paemelee & CO
Sansom Street
Demand for Child Adoption in City Surges
The New York Sun reports growing demand for child adoption in the city. The paper notes the supply cannot keep up, saving many children from crime and offering them a path to benefit themselves and the community.
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New York Sun
Vague account of a dismissal at a local prayer meeting
The report cites Kit Burns dismissing two prayer meetings with unclear wording about escorting attendees and a demanded payment of twenty five counts. No clear events, locations, or names beyond Burns are verifiable.
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Kit Burns
Farmer John Gray Injured In Ladder Fall At Bristol Neck
Mr John Gray a respected and industrious farmer of Bristol Neck fell from a ladder while reaching a window. He suffered a broken collarbone and a severe wound to the side. A separate report details the burglary of Mrs Phebe F Gheents Bradford home with twenty dollars per coat pennies and a wallet taken during a temporary absence of Aire Greene in the garden nearby a suspect has been detained and the money recovered.
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John Gray
Bristol Neck
Phebe F. Gheent
Bradford
Steredk
Aire
Greene
Property Transfers Involving Multiple Dwellings and Lots
Beat Barary Transactions par 1xG Tre Moxta OF Stereumne Edmedil Mottay sold to Patrick O Mara 2 dwelling house sud for of land on the end sile of Thomas street between State and John streets for 81850 Frederic B Hart wold to Mary BM Morrill wits of David C Morrill dwelling house and lot of land on the corner of Rock street and Barneys lane for 2000 Susi C Lindsdy sold to Sarah G Joies wife of Richard Joies a dwelling house and lot of land on the south side of Mount lane for 900
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Edmedil Mottay
Patrick O'Mara
Thomas-street
State
John Streets
Frederic ‘B.hart Wold
Mary
BM. Morrill
Wits
David C
Morrill
Rock Street
Ami Barney
Susi’ C. Lindsdy
Sarah ‘G. Joies
Richard ¥. Joies
Mount Lane
BeLexbip Precocess or Faber Fruit Basket Delight
A few days since a fruit and confectionery basket was left on Hope street from George W. Exsterbrooks store. The contents were artistically arranged with pears peaches oranges bananas plums grapes and other items. Frederic and his brother Mr Rasterbrooks were thanked for the generous samples and favors.
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George W. Exsterbrooks
Hope Street
Frederic
Rasterbrooks
Third Public Meeting Draws Warm Applause
The GaAsr ann Corrax Caupaiar Crus Berd held its third public meeting in awa on Friday with a lively audience. Speakers John Turner and Hon. Thomas A. Jenckes delivered brief, eloquent and forcible addresses that were very well received.
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Ann Corrax Caupaiar
Crus Berd
Awa
Wall
John Turner
Eaq
Thomas A. Jenckes
Brat triF rou cax at Emporium Providence
An item listing at the Emporium on Broad street Providence advertises a first class cook offering food for ten dollars and ware for sixteen dollars. The note reads as a casual sale pitch with prices and location.
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Broad Street
Providence
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Esgan
Gottlieb Schneider
Sani
Pirott
Jo Weise
Srejuts
Pérvorid Rchaes
Ise
New York
Boston
City
New England
Cunningham
Broad St
Orchard trespassers in Ferry Bay incident
Two men entered the orchard of Ji a DeW Ferry Bay Sunday morning while Perry family attended church. They fought off Berry’s employees who warned them off. one intruder received rough handling, both escaped with fruit. Arrests expected.
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Perry
Berry
Qone
Geisler Receives Patent for Improved Baby Walker
The United States Patent Office issued last week a patent to Frederic A. Geisler of this town for an improved baby walker. The grant highlights local innovation and adds to the town’s roster of inventors.
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United States Patent Office
Frederic A. Geisler
Town Council and Probate Court Meeting Set
The regular monthly meeting of the Town Council and Court of Probate is scheduled for Monday at two o'clock in the Council Chamber.
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