Passion and schemes in a Philadelphia salon romance
Amelia Lindley rejects Frederick Osgood and pledges heart to Marquis De Lacroy amid family pressure and social maneuvering. Osgood retreats to Philadelphia to plot De Lacroy's downfall while Amelia face tensions with her father Colonel Lindley and rival suitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amelia
Marquis de Paervy
George Uh
Frederick Osgood
Cy. Lindley
Maguerate
Col. Lindley
Frederick
Aelia
Lindley
Dina
Marquis de Lacroy
Tie
Amalia
Matiner
Osgood
Cul
Admelia
Philadelphia
de Leroy
Thas Worth
Col. Lyidley
Hhis
Vessel accident leaves crewmen trapped and injured
Report describes a maritime mishap where men slid from a vessel as it careened. One crew member named Lee was rescued after hours of danger. Doyle was injured and remains in a weak condition with severe injuries noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schoager
Lee
Doyle
Armistice rumors and maritime news from Bristol notes
News from Bristol dated Saturday September 25 1047 reports rumors of a peace treaty and armistice involving Scott and Santa Anna. It covers Madame Beatell bail, the King Philip steamboat, Britannia wreck details, U.S. vessel construction stats, the Spanish minister at Vera Cruz, omnibus licenses in New York, Dr. King’s Greece expulsion, battle casualties list, and a potential Episcopal bishop restoration amid sobriety evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Cruz
The
Picayune
Memco
Duc de Mostpensier
France
Mayland
Koyo
Greece
New York Post
Mulligan
America
Athens
King
Davis planet claim disputed by Adams and Astronomers
In Phenix Bayney argues against Davis revelation of a new planet claiming long suspected existence by astronomers since 1643 when Oxford student Adams calculated a planet beyond Uranus. The text notes English papers republishing the idea and questions Davis magnetic sleep lectures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayney
Davis
le Verier
Oxford
Adams
Uranus
Toompach
Fishbough
Controversy Over Clairvoyants and a Magnetizer
The writer attacks mystic readings by a magnetizer and clairvoyants, accusing them of deception. He recalls Mr. Davis and Mr. Fishbough, disputes readings of Venus and Bible verses, and questions compensation from the sale of a mysterious work. The piece hints the book may profit someone despite the alleged impositions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fishbough
Bate
Mr. Davie
Venus
Earth
Dr. Lyon
Mr. Pishbough
Professora
Bristol
Davis
Lyon
Wishbaugh
Principles of Benevolence Against War Echo in 19th Century Sermon
A moral plea contrasts benevolence with war driven by conquest. The author cites biblical authority and classical rulers to argue that military glory corrupts nations and harms humanity. Readers are urged to promote peace, uplift oppressed peoples, and spread Enlightenment values through American influence.
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Carthage
Hamilcar
Hannibal
England
America
Alexander
Cesar
Ibal
Buonsparie
Casar
Bonaparte
Mexico
Peace prospects and treaty terms in Mexican conflict
A New Orleans press summary notes a Mexican letter via Tampico describing peace prospects and a treaty plan. It says Americans would give up California and forts while Texas remains to the Rio Grande left bank, with Matamoras and an isthmus canal. Santa Anna blames Valencia. Paredes plans to advance on the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Uas
la Patria
Mexico
Tampico
Americana
California
Texas
Rio Grande
Matamoras
Valencia
Santa Anna
Guadalupe
Paredes
Armistice Discussed in Tacubaya Letter and Local Aid Shown
A Tacubaya letter dated August 22 reports Gen Scott refusing a halt to hostilities to care for the dead and wounded but accepting an armistice to allow peace talks with Mr Trist. The note notes Santa Anna’s possible peacetime advantage and trusts in the general restraint. A French steamer incident caused a laborer’s leg injury, with the company giving a thousand dollars to aid the man and his family as public support and fair conduct are urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Union
Tacubaya
Scott
Trist
Santa Anna
Lintra L
Robert C. Witnhrop Ail
Gen. Armjstrong
Liverpool
Franela Hall
New York
Alney
Bank of England
Rae
Europe
Austria
Naples
Sardinia
Sarah Sands Rover
Nus
Aid
Iba
Hamburg
Stettin
Slumburg
Messrs. Prime
Messrs. Baring Brothers & Co
London
London Times
New York House
Messis
Overend, Guerney & Co
Plance
Brian
Ireland
Jase Wriday
House of Messrs, WR. Robinson & Co
Robinson
Jas
Robitsin
Norway
Baltic
Anouther House
Continent
Castelliai, Sons & Co
Elief
Germany
Flanders
Armerica
Eraser & Co
Antwerp
Leslie Alexander & Co
Messrs. Overand
Gorway & Co
Dying crew aboard Decatur and arrivals at island outpost
A fragmented report notes Dr. Bache’s death, Dr. Kear ney and Dr McClenahan active on the island, and a sloop from Tuspan bringing word that every officer aboard the Decatur is sick with several deaths. The Stromboli brought ties to Huascualo and a Commodore arrives at Alvarado amid naval distress. Elza Miller in Newark wins damages from Go Light Co. for trench injuries.
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Aaron Lizaapo
Bache
John A. Kearney
McClenahan
Fovar
Tuspan
Decatur
Stromboli
Huascualo
Union Six
Commodore
Elza Miller
Newark, N. J
Go Light Co
Britain and Ireland Grain Markets Face Severe Downturn
The article reports sharp price declines in wheat and breadstuffs across Britain and Ireland amid a deep money market crisis. It notes a surge in insolvencies, bank failures, and political alarm, with warnings against drastic remedies and calls for calm and prudent policy.
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Acoli
Bresilie
J.C. Shaw
Robert G. Shaw
Ran
Frankfinst
O'Donnell
Stydat
Worcester
Mr. Shaw
Dostan Macript
Iron Works
John Leg
Sethers
Doad
Hristol
Gea
New ‘Orleans la Petria
Madame Beatell
Benjamin H. Way
Ivy
N.Y. Globe
Treasury
Madame L
Cowst
King Philip
Newport
Providence
Fall River
Rue Barrassia
Boston
Cape Inee
Newfoundland
Britannie
Bullen
Moston
United States
James Murphy & Co
N. Q. Delta
Pitman
Sweet
P. Melville
A. W. Brown
J. Henderson
D. K. Richmond
Prue
Henry Oulderdunk
Pennsylvania
Phenix
Valhura
Ogdensborg
Martin Thatcher
Portland
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