The Population of the Globe and News Notes
A miscellany of population estimates and geographical discovery. The piece cites Bibbi and Usher figures, adds US growth 1839–1840, and recounts a discovery of a northern river near Aden named the Flames River. It includes discussion of the origin of the African slave trade and a military anecdote about a boot shining lapse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Swha
Abyssinia
Bombay
Africa
India Navy
Christopher
Harris
Aden
Juby
Colonial Gazette
Georgetown Youth Dies From Nail Wound in Jackjaw
Charles McGoldrich dies in Georgetown on Monday from Jackjaw caused by a nail wound to the foot. The Georgetown Advocate notes an old remedy involving warm ashes and lye for treating the wound, and includes unrelated aphorisms by Swift and comments on colonization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles McGoldrich
Georgetown
Georgetown Advocate
From Ladue World of Literature Ladder of Courtship
In a scene from a Ladue period tale, Mary listens as Mrs Stewart plays matchmaker. She fears disapproval from her stepmother while considering suitors like James Newton and George Sandford. Mrs Stewart argues women must manage men and not abandon fortune for propriety, pressuring Mary to choose wisely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Aliton
Mary
Stewart
James Newton
Chojce
Newton
Sandford
Fler
Anny
Ale
Mrs Stewart
Wealth and romance collide in a mid nineteenth century tale
A narrator recounts Mrs Stewart guiding daughter Mary away from true love toward wealth and status. The piece follows Mary's marriage to Mr Sandford, financial ruin, and the couple's eventual fragile, prospering life, contrasted with Dr Newton's honest courtship and a dire warning against mercenary marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cam
Mary
Beech
Mra Jones
Mer Jones
Alis Stewart
Sandford
Mr Newton
Nes Stewart
Miss Stewart
Newton
Tulle
Mra Stewart
Lisa Gretoerror
Census Man Harassed by Widow in Alabama Scene
A census taker is taunted by a sharp tongued widow in Alabama. She warns of dogs Bull and Pomp and recalls a past incident where her cattle killed a steer after a fence breach, illustrating a tense rural encounter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AY II. Muoper
Sam
Parton W
Bill Stonecker
Mourning Ring Concludes With Father Reuniting Lost Daughter
In a late night vigil, Mary learns her father Richardson is alive and seeks forgiveness for past suspicions. The reunion unfolds as he reveals the ring mystery and his search, aided by the devoted Irish mother and a widow’s dignified care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Inet
Omnibus
Mery
Sam Henry Richardson
Richardson
Betty
Hende
Flv
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. H. &S. Bayley
Bradford
Atreet
Hope
Thames
Eich
Globe
Babbi
Bibbi
Europe
Asia
America
United States
Zai
Usher
Noah
Dal
C. A. Wicklife
Vic
Great Britain
Jour Post
Genergl
Wickliffe
Necholon Aulucrat
Lts
Williamshurgh Gazette
Bartelemi de Las Casas
Chiapa
Peru
Spain
Charles I
Indiana
U. 3
Paras
Ireland
Pather
Dean Swift
Ladue
Bull
Jack Robinson
van Buren
Raveal
Amerika
Washington City
Judy Tompkins
Alabama
H. Hastings Weld
Maciassiep
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