Only a Farmer's Wife in a Quiet Sunset Porch
Two city women, Margaret Van Howth and Jenny, discuss marriage, wealth, and the farmer’s wife life as they sit on a cottage porch at sunset. Jenny longs for city riches, while Margaret reveals a loveless marriage and the toll of wealth. The scene shifts to a realization that love and true partnership outweigh luxury, ending with Jenny embracing her husband Hiram Parke.
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Tracy
Jay
Afargarot
Mia
Hiram Varko
Margaret van Trowth
Jenny
Mrs. Jenny
Margaret
Mrs.Van Howth
Hiram Parke
Hiram
Mrs. van Howth
Tauppose
Jonny
Butler
Chacge
Behovani
van Howth
Saratoga
Newpost
V. Y. Ledger
Portraits of President Jackson and Mrs Jackson from Hamilton reminiscences
A reminiscence by James Hamilton recounts meeting President Andrew Jackson and his wife in the era before his White House tenure. He details Jackson’s indignation at rival steamboat taunts on a Nashville to New Orleans voyage and Mrs Jackson’s poised influence that tempered him. The anecdote highlights Mrs Jackson as a perceptive, strong woman, noting her surprising habit of smoking a cigar.
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Jackson
James Hamilton
Alexander Ham
Lon
Nashville
New Orleans
Pawhatten
Wiliam
A.wager
Ag 'K Jon
Jones
Life of Anson Burlingame Chronicle From Detroit Tribune
A Detroit reminiscence recalls Anson Burlingame born November 14 1822 in New York and his early years in Detroit. The piece traces his legal studies in Massachusetts Harvard law clashing with political ascent, his 1864 state senate term, Congress service, and famed duel stance with Preston Brooks that boosted national profile. It notes his diplomacy roles including Austria China and the 1861 ministerial appointment, citing his bold yet prudent career driven by natural gift and labor.
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Anson Burlingame
The
Detroit Tribune
Tron
Cable Dispatch
Detroit
Ataches
New Bertin
Chenango County
New York
J Diay
Woodbridge Straet
Duncan
Old Cook House
Park Ilouse
Amtramek
Grand River Road
State University
Hhe
Ile
Zephaniah Platt
Platt
Atterbury & I Williams
Charles Tyron
Ilo
New England
A S$. Williams
DL. B. Mizner
Cambridge
Massachusetts
B.C Walker
Hay
Boston
Whig State Central Committee
Burlingame
New
Masaachuactta
California
Harvard University
Law School
Briggs
Isaac Livermore
Yoman
Massachusetts State Senate
Preston
Brooks
Mouse
Tellao
Burlingamp
Canadij
Niagara River
Falla
Cofgrés
Austria
Lincoln
Bas Nevai
td’Ghinas
Don t Like the Name of Democrat
A Charleston screed urges renaming the state party to avoid past baggage, arguing the issue is a practical political matter of winning votes. It decries a dishonest government while urging a broad liberal platform and pragmatic campaigning over abstract labels.
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Charleston Nowe
State Party
Democratic Party
People’s Party
Radical Party
Emma No 3 Disaster Details Seventy Five Drowned
Captain James L H Maratea of the Emma No 3 recounts a catastrophe near Lima where a storm tore the boat, fires broke out, and lifeboats sank. Of forty five crew and passengers on board, seventy five perished, with only a few rescuing to shore amid frigid waters and missing names.
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Canioy
James LH. Maratea
Emma
Lima
Maratta
Ile
Stout
Caleb Maratta
Attenborough
DD. R. Porter
Watchmaasy
Lineberger
W. OL. Maratta
Thomas Trunnells
Hie
Bhut
Martin
Re Districting Ohio bill proposed by Judge Winans
Ohio House would divide the state into three judicial districts Northern Middle and Southern. Northern retains current area while Middle and Southern cover counties north and south of lines from Preble to Monroe. South Eastern Ohio would gain relief, three compact districts would be formed. bill to be offered. Watercraft enforcement and governance issues cited amid broader political debate. women’s rights movement noted as creeping into Congress. A dog hydrophobia claim ends with a quip.
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Winans
Ohio
House of Representatives
Preble
Monroe
Cincinnati
Hamilton
Afonoe
Washington
Gallia
Miegs
Vinton
South Eastern
Jefferson
Carroll
Harrison
Belmont
Monro
Tuscarawas
Guernsey
Snoble
Holmes
Coshocton
Muckingam
Morgan
Perry
Athens
Mei
Ohio Legislature debates on railroad clearances and real estate valuations
In Columbus on February 223 the Ohio Legislature passed measures requiring minimum clearances for railroad bridges tunnels and gateways with freight cars. penalties up to one thousand dollars. A preamble on resisting forced specie payments prompted directing the Auditor of State to instruct real estate appraisers to use face value rather than paper valuation. Resolutions and motions addressed by Representatives Witchcock Ball Dennis and Baker moved through committee or floor debates, with votes recorded on tax and election measures.
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Hovan
Ball
United States
Washington
Ohio
General Assembly
State of
Olio
Witchcock
Finance Committee
Ife
Dennis
Ilouse
Congressional Session Closes After Debates and Expulsion Vote
In Washington the Senate concurred with the House amendment to the Disability Bill and approved a resolution condensing currency inflation propositions. Mr Sherman's motion postponed Revels’ admission to hear Penton and Patterson on the Funding Bill. after their speeches, Revels’ case was discussed. The House called up Whittemore’s case, accepted a telegram resignation, expunged him as a representative, and then completed Appropriation Bill committee work, reporting bulk amendments except for Carson Mint and Education Bureau. The session adjourned.
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Wastuxatun
Senate
House
Sherman
Revels
Messrs. Penton and Patterson
Whittemore
Logan
Carson City
Bureau of Education
A Miracle of Honesty at a Ninth Street Party
A humorous party scene features contests of honesty among guests and a judge, with claims such as returning left umbrellas and arresting a tailor for a loan. The tale ends with flat responses and a lively exchange about virtue and the absurd. The piece also notes Catherine Boucher’s vigorous advocacy on woman suffrage.
Prince Arthur's Gift to Miss Sherman in Boston
Before leaving Boston the Prince Arthur presented Miss Minnie Sherman with a chaste gold medallion bearing Queen Victoria on one side and his likeness on the other. The note accompanying the gift praised American hospitality and the beauty of American women, as Miss Sherman stood out to him.
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Sear
Boston
Prince Arthur
Minnie
Sharman
Googral
Sherman
Queen Victoria
Philadelphia Presa
Vth
Sensible Talk to Senator Johnson on Virginia progress
President Grant praises Virginia for constructive effort after thanking Johnson for supporting the appropriation to aid reclamation. He urges Virginia to continue steady policy, avoid backsliding like other states, and develop natural resources through practical work and industrial use of waterways.
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Grant
Johnson
Virginia
Old Dominions
Georgia
Lonesiana
Pennsylvania
The Workman Ahead Pass Tale From Philadelphia
A Philadelphia railroad gentleman renowned for humor tells a joke to a Avon based railroad worker who visits family on a Saturday night. The worker explains he would not ride if his employer is a farmer, unless the team is headed his way. The employ is given a pass valid for twelve months after the exchange.
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Philadelphia
Avon
Jefferson as a temperance man anecdote retold
A Titusville correspondent in Washington recalls a Jefferson anecdote where a candidate for office, praised for integrity and ability, was vetoed after a friend warned he was intemperate. Jefferson declares he will never appoint anyone who uses intoxicating liquors freely, and the man is not chosen.
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Thomas Jefferson
Titusville
Ereld
Washington
Jefferson
Jefson
Flo
Mr. Jefferson
The Horse and the Earthquake Authored Tale
A Northern voyage anecdote recounts Audubon noting animal instincts signaling an earthquake. A horse's tremor and cautious steps precede the quake as shrubs, ground, and trees move. The scene contrasts with a child’s prank and scattered anecdotes about schooling and labor.
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Nyme
General Grant
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Ted
Dawes
Bentwell
J. G. Bralne
Jone Ie
Marietta
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CoLusbus
Rovape
Baker
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Hetushear
Usval Asia
Catherine Boucher
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Foatoke
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