Ship of State Sail On from a Nation in Peace
A rousing patriotic ode exhorts Americans to rejoice in past victories and current harmony. It honors fallen generals Washington and Lee, Gates and Marion, and invokes Scott’s army as guarantor of national valor. The piece blesses national progress, prosperity, and unity, calling the Ark of the Union to move forward with strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lee
Gates
Marion
Providence
Brown
Arrigdn
Jackson
Taylor
Scott
Ark of Our Union
Agricultural and farmer remedies spanning fiber science to horse distemper
An 19th century agricultural note discusses China Grass as a strong, long fiber used for fabrics and its historical Europe import. includes tar-based remedy for distemper in horses by Thos W. Ladd of Smithfield, with testimonials of recovery in sick colts. also reports BP Comstock’s view on farming teams, praising breeding mares over oxen, with large mares pulling plows during foaling and stock gains, plus weight figures and future yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
United States
Europe
Thos. W. Ladd
Smithfield
Ohio
BP Comstock
Huron County
H T
Connecticut
Remedy for rose bugs using alanthus pollen or decoction
A Buffalo Republican clipping suggests a treatment for rose bugs. When first appearing, sprinkle the bushes with alanthus tree pollen or pour a strong decoction over them. Hundreds of bugs will die as they fall to the ground, and the process may be repeated daily until the infestation disappears in under a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross
Buffalo Republican
New Orleans
Training Horses and Humane Restraint Teach Patience
A column advocates patient handling of horses despite stubborn temperaments. It cites methods to curb bad habits with calm, measured discipline, including exhausting a runaway horse and tying a horse to a stake beside a stream. It also notes humane instruction for overcoming aggression and refrains from brutal methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lim
Address of Hon. Wintarp Saurs sens at Camden Fourth
The address delivered at the grove celebration near Camden is published in full. It extols noble and patriotic sentiments and graceful style, praised by the committee of arrangements. The paper notes Good Old Democrat’s prose lacks publishable quality and urges contributors seek editing before submission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wintarp Saurssens
Grove
Camden
Political Contentment and Uplifting Civic Merit
A eulogistic view of American wealth and equal rights under law praises national soil, climate, and institutions. It extols civil, political, and religious privileges, merit over birth, and open offices, asserting moral progress and broad public virtue across the republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acnan
Religious strife and national discontent in a divided era
The piece surveys religious errors and superstition at home and abroad, arguing for pure Christianity and condemning infidelity. It condemns abolitionism and sectional hostility, mocks attempts to restrict Catholics from office, and warns against ambition driving discontent. It notes legislative delays, Maine Law debates, mobs, and editorials on politics, weather, and public notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cesar
Alexander
Napoleon
Europe
From Mexico and Kansas News in July Reports
Late dispatches relay mixed U S and Mexican items. Santa Anna’s son-in-law named minister to the U S. Mexican family to leave Vera Cruz on the 20th aboard the Iturbide. Kansas legislature seeks Reeder removal amid accusations of obstructing government, while Platte county may join Kansas by purchase. Reports from Salt Lake describe drought and grasshoppers, New York cities’ growing populations, and yellow fever quaran tines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
New Queans
Voratoon
City of
Capitol
Santa Anna
Des Bed
United States
Almonte
Vera Cruz
Iturbide
Kansas Lezistance
Kansas
G Gv. Reeder
Reeder
Kansan
St. Louis
Kansas Herald
Platte County
Purchase
Salt Lake
Black water spout and river peril reported on Obie river
Sharps of fering observers describe a deep black slime eruption on the Obie river near Alton and Wolf Creek as a loaded, upended cow-boat scene recedes. The event is followed by widespread river surface filth and a towering froth plume. No crew injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shautan Paenowsnon
Offigers
Tichomingo
Obie River
Alton
Wolf Creek
Everton's Own Salesman Seals Uniform Prices at Crescent Market
Jones & Co at 200 Market below Sixth advertise uniform pricing across all items. Each article bears a marked price to prevent variation, promising lowest possible cost with fully prepared goods. They offer a large stock of fashionable clothing and piece goods ready to be made to order at 25 percent under credit prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everton
Jones & CO
Philadelphia
Lts
Cnnscent
Child dies near Dover in early 19th century notice
Died at Pearson's X Roads near Dover Chana daughter of Joxa- THAN and Hamritt Thomas aged 8 years 3 months 19 days. The parents mourn their loss with religious reflection. In Wilmington Jestry J son of John H Saville aged 13 months also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearson's X Roads
Dover
Chana
Joxa- Than
Hamritt Thomas
Wilmington
Jestry J
John H. Saville
Market Report Fragment From Philadelphia
Fragmentary Philadelphia markets note attributed to J A Bewley at South Wharves describes weekly price observations and local trading activity with sparse details and no clear figures or items.
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Agricultural
Dayton
Delaware
Wandi Potim
James Kirk
Prietors
Democratic Party
Reporter
Messrs
Porrs
Janes King
Nicholson
Del
Maine
Granan
Masaaxa
Alleghany River
Dante
M Barns
Fay
Loredon
Erreors
Apouilioxisa
Missouri
Methodist Church North
Forleys
Morris
Waceah
Mores
South
North
Methodist Church
Pratt
Dov Elock
Titis
Calhoun
New York
Newfoundland
Halifax
England
New Sundland
Atlantic
Has. Ocors Horroas
State of
Clmbr
Eie
Bronson
Pennsylvania
Harnsburg
Greytown
Court of Claims At
Barker
Norfolk
Portsmouth
Chicago
Ohio and Mississippi
Cuance
Ritvit
Kentucky
Omo
Pittsburgh Post
Cleves
Neatzerron
Daniel McNamee
Trish
Palmer
Damiel
Phula
Sun
Rochester
Ely
Parker
Albany Journal
New York City
White Mountains
New Hampshire
Mount Jefferson
Mount Adams
New Orleans Crescent
Barsy
James Mendenhall, Jr
Mill Creek Hundred
Eequire McDowell
Ann Mendenhall
New Castle
Tunis
Washington State
Hon
K. Rayner
Jesus Christ
Jerusalem
Foragn
Det. Press
Baltimore
Cty
Boston
Des Orleans
Charleston
Mayor Weed
Newburyport
Catharine Badger
Harriet T. de ‘Ord
Geler
Miss de Ford
George H. Plumer
Richard Plumer
Wihnington
Wiggins
Peepsaiox Ravan
Manearsr I. Forp
Dover Markets
Sermi- Srekiy
Div
Reekly
Jas.eb. Bewlet
No.th South Wharves
Ianrirata
Saaf
Lovering’s Syrop
Phour Amd
Bel
Tom Gate
Souther
Java
Marsembo
Lagoavra
Lagoavra & Rie
Teras
Gropeeeder
Trmperial
Youngerson
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