Edmee's sacrifice and a mysterious reunion in New Bedford
A long emotional passage reveals Edmee leaving to seek independence while promising to return to Claude Lafont. years of separation follow as Claude and Paul search the metropolis. An unexpected reunion occurs when Edmee returns to Claude on his sick bed, revealing her choice and their renewed bond. The column also comments on recreations among countrymen with a satirical editorial and brief jokes about notices of deaths and voices in song.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul
Bruce
Isis
Legion
Claude Lafont
Claude
Edmies
Edmeee
Eudmee
Edmee
Loonger
New Bedford Standard
New Map of Lancaster County Promises Accurate Topography
The column announces a new Lancaster County map by James D. Scott, who has bought the old map’s copyright and will survey changes in roads and features. He plans to annotate margins with schoolhouses and public buildings, aiming for a more ornamental and reliable sheet than prior lithographs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster County
James D. Scott
Scott
J. D. Scott
Curtis
Potiphar
John McClenan
Darley
Wis
Larry Sailor Man
Charles Dickens
England
Dickens
Boz
Messrs. Miller & Custis
É&C
Laveuder
Rae To Office Seekers Offer of political candidacy through newspaper notices
The column invites readers to nominate themselves for government posts under the Pennsylvania Railroad regime. Proposals include an office of Collector at Columbia and a third Assistant Deputy Switch Tender, with a detailed pricing plan for various forms of announcements and endorsements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rae
Columbia
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Swiren Texversair
Smith
Daguerriotype
J. Wampden Mott
Homeopathic uses cited for cholera and odd notices from 1857
The piece discusses arsenic as a long standing cholera remedy, notes other homeopathic treatments and fruit preventives, and then catalogues local matters including a council meeting in Lenosa and a Delaware Indian guide tale. It includes a poetry-like excerpt and a Boston Post editors note about an ancient natural history manuscript.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Post
Treason fears as federal troops move toward Lawrence
A wartime proclamation from Robertus J. Wangerus warns Lawrence residents of impending occupation by eight companies of U S troops. He denounces city officials, deplores treason, and urges peaceful redress while predicting wider upheaval and possible bloodshed. A second note cites sprinkler protests on Massachusetts Street and warns against further treason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Walker
United States
Lawrence
Bia Sraanaer
Union
Robertus J. Wangerus
P. S
Massachusetts Street
Kaw
Drayman
Topeka
Lecompton
The Horse improvised lesson by Ike Partington at school
Ike Partington, advanced in his class, astonished his school by reading an elaborate, humorous essay on the horse. The piece humorously defines the horse, jokes about its uses and various horse terms, and ends with a travel note about South America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ike Partington
Ike
South America
Boston Post
Holloway pills gain grounds and prove therapeutic power
The piece extols Professor Holloway and his pills and ointment as a rational cure, arguing long standing medical errors yield to his treatment that targets causes not just symptoms. It claims widespread acceptance, cites the Mobile Register, and notes candidate notices from Union County in 1857 including S. P. Lixpemarn, Barreau Laserrenz, Perry Martin, and Jay Capwett through 1857 announcements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterne
Professor Holloway
Holloway
Mobile Register
Jay Capwett
Lancaster
Union County
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Poston Post
Saddlebags
John Roe
Woodlawn Avenue
Malden
Woodlawn Cemetery
Japan
Pennsylvania Independent Journal
E. N. Kellogg & Co
Kingsford & Son
Mr. White
Presbyterian Church
Duval & Sons
Philadelphia
I. G
O. F
Joseph D. Williamson
Mr. Murchison
Mr. Duval
Vatcanue Ean
William B. Willing
Susquehanna
Williamsport
Sunbury and Erie
Re.f. X. Ziegler
Pennsylvania Railroad
National Telegraph Companies
Great Council of
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Camden City
Jersey
Maryland
Delaware
Ohio
Seanca
Onteaxs Minstrels
Wharton
Margaret
Search
Marietta
C. S. Burnett
Columbia Spy
Deshler
Evitor
Lenosa
Cotumbra
Procerpixes
Messrs
Black
Felix
Maxton
Pelen
Tyson
Luss
Columbia Fire Company
Court of Quarter Sessions
Yens
Yeas
Feliz
Ness
Nay
Mr. Tyson
Council
J. S. Dellett
Cleri
Beckwith
Pacific Railroad
Phenix Island
Sussex County
Worcester
MD.) Shield
S. P. Lixpemarn
the Orphan’s Court
Perry Martin
Clay Two
Union County Vention
Crerk
Samuel Evans
George Leamon
East Lampeter
Benjamin F. Rowe
Providence Township
Christian Suexx
City of
Avnona
N.Y
Nathan Tilley
Morgan
Bach
Messia
Aurora
Buch
Canada
Wood
Muir
Avoi
New York
London
Etridge & CO
N. York
Brown Stone
Rockhill & Wilson
Noz
Chestnut Street
Sixth
salentann—Jones & Co
Crescent
Market Street
Ealesman
Marketshore
Jones & CO
Ghe Markets
Southern
Penn
J. H. Menges
David James
C. M. Yeacr
Coumbia
Washington
A. H. Kauffman
Samuml BaRce
Ann Kisx
Samuel Shoch
H.M. North
Inland Daily Times
Daily Express
AD. Herr's Grocery
Walnut St. Columbia
Rs P
Michael Liphart
Michael F. Shudian
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