The Yankee Astronomer and a World of Oddities
A fragmentary 19th century column recounts an odd tale of a Yankee observer amid Philadelphia streets with a glass and lenses, imagining heavenly phenomena and planetary dances. It also touches on public charity, a criminal forgery trial, a gambler encounter, and a remark on fortune from Admiral Lord Exmouth, all wrapped in a murky, dialect-rich voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aminomir
Phildelpha
Tod
Sky
Arkshire
Jusiter
Baturn
Tealinll
Celnatia
Ruth
Imal
Migrber
Viviversal
Ankes
Paeeen& Bullous
Firat Colee Qfeler
Iurineney Todd
Knickerbocker
Framing Judge White and Van Buren in Tennessean controversy
A lengthy letter from a Tennessee loyalist argues for Judge White over Van Buren in the 1836 presidential contest. It defends White as faithful to Republican principles, while condemning Van Buren and praising the Enquirer’s tone. The piece reflects party tensions, editorial alignments, and public expectation of principled leadership in the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peternberg
White
Republic
United States
Nur Kichninil
Enquirer
Universal
von Buren
Ste. Rigtta
Hue
van Bore
Prud
Peres Bille
Democratic Party
Theratire
tiMre van Buren
Inire
Becuse
Oniay
Anroan
Senate
State Rights Party
Jono Ware
Nani Kee
Wiki Pure 2 Baasee
Virginia
Ouaniuwiiely
van Buren
Jobveoper
Urey
Deaire
New York Aensetican
Thie Langage
van, Buren
Judee White
Pennsylvania Inquirer
Union
Ile Sae Om
Ashbei
Gov
Clay
Levine
Hiv Renjarka
Ios of Representatives
United Staves
Thnse
Bates
United “Sisten
Ceault
Fudde
Abe Siyport
Avery Township
White Housé
Kaito
White House
Washington Sun
Lemay
Globe
Judes White
Anil Uriden
Missouri
New York
The
Columbus Enquirer
Walker
George Puin
Dusall
Migsissippi
Rumela
Walker Atunda
Segalor
Congress
Santinel Trves
Jewa
Irgawury
Anil Juustiow
Cipgteds
Debe
Stranga
Brurell
Hiekéru
Ishmatrurerbsoy
Beluoga
Peaptein Times
Jirofodad
Ariguda
Tooking
Tueward
Mes
Buren
Wink
Walt
van Huron
Lavor
Lesening
Lieeluel Magistate
Etry van Buren Press
Hiv
Uae
PROFILES CANDIDATE YUR TAUDEN AND COLUMBUS MEETING
A Milledgeville gathering of Union supporters numbered lawmakers and other citizens nominated Hon. L. Warre of Tennessee for President and Mr. Ransom of Virginia for Vice President at a lively, unified assembly. Reports say subsequent nominations for Congress and local offices were also agreed with strong backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends of Judge Waive
Milledgeville
Atendance
Fivan L. Warre
Tenmesnee
Gall J.C. Alford
Tring
Colquitts
Muscogee
Crosby Dawson
Gret
Jackyon
Chatha
Eide Black
RAW
Habbrellam
Mabersiam
J. He Howard
Battwin
Te. King
Glyam
E. A. Nisbet
Fay
Fragmentary Vision of Freedom and Eternal Hope
Fragmentary OCR reflects a withered line about surplus and freedom. The text hints at people freely serving many things and expresses an uneasy hope that freedom will be eternal, though the garbled phrasing obscures concrete meaning.
The Steamboat Oglethorpe Wreck and Texas News Mixed
News items report the steamboat Oglethorpe wrecking near Perry while Texas forces and officers shift leadership, with Gen. Austin and Gen. Burligston taking command. Reports from Texas describe garrisons, emigration, and local hostility to sales, alongside notable political and diplomatic notes from Paris.
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Tome
Phateach mm
Bain Bounisin
Dapati
Seoul
Ata Inceiligor
Roel
AL Mercantile Fried
Joerthia Ultice
Canolta
Harley
Civ Aecoli
Peter
Ebay
L Honine Pike
New Orleans
Boneh Hyde
Pandagonia
Charleson
Niagara
Thi
Burch Myce
Sun
Loni Exthouth
Dee
Nba Farivud
Hays Ieee
Kunio
Young Lina
Donald
U.S
I'liud
ForThat
van Boren
Huey
Lund
Harpers Sciewtore
Dyle
James Geoiy
Greece
Fentfeld
General Jackson
Lanvin
Gavin
Jackson
Jamica Gwin
Kinterhook
Kinterhook Suuketon
N.Y
Bank of the United States
Gyifer
Artanus
Ynstead
Nathuy Sweet
Telfale
Atatic
Mercantilx
France
Paris
Parket Watch
Dod
Jacksonville
Chas
O'Muthle
Clinch
U. S
Herciadex
Warren
Baothie
Ihe
Savaonal
Fidrida
Saye
Ciloch
Columbus
Yur Taeuden
Hugh L. White
Coraae
Robert C. Welsh
Poe
Joan Fontaine
Vans
GW. Dillard
Gord N
E.L. Wentich
Pallywell
Lightnig
Chuck Boe
Ateam Pula
Chapleston
York
Christus
Gad Ewig
Alternatiog
Movsros
Avery Pathol
Seikald
Eistes
Mexico
Texas
Friends of
Lanireuf
Benegnlemt
Havas Rau
Oglethorpe
Er’ Perry
Ai Seward
Bier
Ninn
Teraa
Austin
Mesarsa
Ée Wharton
United’Btates
Edward Burlisston
Burligston
Volunteer Army of Texas
Houmon
Provisional Government of Texas
Regular Army
Louisiana Greys
Volunter Company
Morris
Capt. Morris
M Yaarjorahiyn
San Felipe
Anil
San Antonio
Pavtie
Wiley Thompson
Beminine Agency
Flo. Novo
Cpt Diane
Antlfery
Spring ‘Garden
Nationa Etiquerre
Mreurton
Livingston
Graham
Sol Uieh
Graham Fells
Barton
Tollys
Europe
Theialuit
Jichton
Peice
Parig
Anties
Barrett
An Bureti
Aroloisters
Presidant
Repubthen Lande
Ovtorm
Great Britain
Roger Sipithy
Braking
Adams
Ara Creo
Aturdyia
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