The Boyhood of the Brave Frenchman in Revolutions Last Act
A dramatic recounting of Lafayette's 1771 Virginia campaign and the clash with Gen. Wayne. The piece details strategic moves, Wayne’s temper, Lafayette’s orders, and Maj. Anderson's tense exchanges, highlighting Wayne’s fiery patriotism and nickname Mad Anthony.
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Molny
Winetonat
Virginia
Lafayette
Richmond
Cornwallis
Wayne
Jim
Maj
Anderson
Hichard Clough Anderson
Fort Sumter
Maj. Anderson
Wave
Poe
Mar Uis de Lafayette
Sulor Atthor
Anthony Wayne
Anderney
Mal. Anderson
Gin. Warne
Hid
Afayette
The Masher Wellflower Tale and Ballroom Etiquette
A fragment describes Masher Wellflower revels at balls with a hostess awarding bits to dancers based on decorum, including a lace or lemonade arrangement. It also references Edmund Yates promoting dances at Sandhurst and notes warnings about clergy and racial reputation in the era.
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Edmund Yates
Sandhurst
Cabinet views on tariff spark Democratic split in Congress
A draft Treasury tariff view triggers debate among Democratic leaders as Beek Blackmirt and others dispute interpretation. Senators align with or oppose the idea that protectionism is incidental to revenue policy, while Cabinet members hint at a unified stance once the President decides.
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Mentin
Secretary of the Treasury
Randall
WDE
Beek
Blackmirt
Frouthie
Fogyiluth Congress
Congress
Secretarius Bayard
Laver
Garland Nee
Bayard
New York
Ceneral Vilas
Mitling
Lownelol
Aclson
Manning
Relanee
Rendall
Butler
Ship Island
New Orleans
Gen. Butler
Sancho— Blanche
Pair
Kane
How Boys May Succeed
An unsigned essay urges boys to pursue diligence, economy, and honesty to rise from poverty to business success. It contrasts hard work with luck, cites examples of self-made men from various cities, and warns against lazy foremen who hinder workers and profit from staff resentment.
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Detroit
Prac
Agareoss
Cleveland
Buffalo
Albany
St. Louis
Balltving Iiluo
A. Aubormuito
Chey
Wooonndt
Bis
Be Good to Yourself Against Oversympathy
A fragmented piece argues against over sympathy and injustice to the self and family. It urges balance, noting that self-care is essential to avoid personal ruin while helping others. Quoting Scriptural and literary lines, it calls for practical compassion and warns against moral weariness.
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Yournell
Prentice Mulfoot
Ban
P Pane
Himsalf
Fragmented political musings and appointments in a late issue
A stream of political reflections contrasts Moses as a leader with Colonel Thyersell, suggesting past glories and present potential. The text mentions Col. Tagetll, Mass records, and debates on leadership styles, urging action and comparing historic figures with contemporary figures like Col. Thyersell. It also reports on new officials such as Commissioner of Agriculture Nod Columen and Joseph E. Johnston as railroad commissioner, noting expectations and party support.
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Tagetll
Moses
Mount Sinai
Ningo
Mogea
Pharaoh
Red Sea
Mownt Sinai
Meribal
Col. Thyersell
Tine
Roberte
Nod. Culenun
Colonia
Colman
Missouri
Ludian ArMriive
Adyortioenouts
Tileliner Atking
Fareau
CoWilly
Washington
Joseph EB. Johnston
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Yates
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Olin Palmer
Miss Farren
Foote
Garrick
Drury Lane Theatre
Landert de Brazen
Kalamazoo
Mich
Celary
Philadelphia
Leper Lazaretto
Bim Knao
Oni
Smushore
Mercy
Lawallan
Orao
Rce
Hiengo
United States
China
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Pga
Our
Chicago
Journal
Lolanr Stanford
San Francisco
Mybridge
Stanford
Blandford
Ives
Clarile
Celine
Madianepolia Jourenl
Washington Post
British Mounted Camel Corps
Soudan
Orient
Walter
Aden
Ganges
Colorado Peaks
Gray's Peak
Zealand
Uncle Rack
Victor Hugo
Troi Tim
Workington Capitil
Young Ine
Wul- Young
Ian
Erwin
Anal
Studllonus
Sunny Evans
Wren
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Whiteey
Padiell
Whittey
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