Address on party conflicts and political criticism in 1838
The author defends his political stance against James D. Prettyman and the Know Nothings, argues for Democratic alignment, and critiques crosses with the Whigs and People's party. He denies personal motives, cites past offices and figures like Mangum Monroe and Hicks, and predicts rotating office appointments while challenging opponents to assess loyalty. the piece ends with pro‑Democracy victory rhetoric and a note about the election outcome.
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Health Risks of Cold Exposure From Historical Letters
Readers recount dangerous cold exposure incidents affecting health and preaching ability. One man slept in a damp room and lost his voice, another on an ice box fell ill and died of consumption. A clergyman suffered a severe cold, struggled to preach, and became permanently disabled. Several voices warn that cold air, poor ventilation, and damp rooms endanger lungs, yet many ignore advice and donate little to prevent such deaths.
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Georgia Empire State of the World discussed in Mecon Telegraph
The piece extols Georgia with claims of extensive railroad expansion and high dividends for stockholders. It urges continued development including mines and mills, noting crops, tax rates, bank solvency, and a healthy economy, while imagining Georgia as an Empire State of the South and world.
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Geornia
Tacorgia
Savannah
Georgia
Mecon
Ancient tribal rites and a royal boy’s burial ritual reported
A Boston Post excerpt recounts a young chief’s burial on a hill with bow, arrow, war club, and a pony to accompany him, amid earth mound and charms to ward off spirits. The report contrasts with curious onlookers and local shop windows, noting toilet mysteries and a country maiden examining patent skirts.
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Washington Street
Boston Post
Fall arrangement for passenger trains in October 1858
Notice details a fall schedule for passenger trains starting Monday October 1st 1858, outlining adjustments to accommodate travelers. Names Cantle and Palngton Hullroude appear in the text, indicating officials or stations involved in the arrangement.
General Business Agency to Serve Farmers Merchants and Mechanics
On Thursday October 7 a general business agency will operate between Seaford and Philadelphia along the Delaware Railroad. It will hire purchase deliver and sell lime coal lumber iron and all kinds of merchandize to order with promptness and accuracy. Delivers by rail at low rates and accepts cash with written orders. References provided from local figures and merchants.
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Delaware
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Philadelpia
Ragroad
Makashe
S. M. Harrington
Henry Ridgely
Geo. P- Fisher
N. B. Smithers
James A. Dunning
Cowgill & Son
McDaniel & Son
Cullen & Wallace
Jones & Smwithers
J. F. Allec
J. McDowell
J.C. Pennewill
J. Green
C. BR. Evans
Bill and Exchange
Onin McLear & Son
Market Street
Delaware Fire Insurance Building
Wilmington
Board of Brokers
Philadelphia
New York
Baltimore
Mower
First Henson
Bankers and Officials in Delaware List
A dense catalog of names and institutions from Dover and Wilmington lists individuals including M Harrington I J Milligan Geo W Cummins Smyrna Stockler Bank of Smyrna Wilson Farmers Bank Wil George Bush and others with Korrespondent banks and figures such as J T Warner Saml Biddle Harlan Hollingsworth Du Pont Duncan Sparks and Bush Lobdell. The fragment suggests a roster of bankers and related officials.
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M. Harrington
Dover
Delaware
I. J. Milligan
Wilmington
Geo. W. Cummins
Smyrna
A. Stockler
Bank of
I. du Pont
John A. Duncan
Geo. W. Sparks
Jesse Sharpe
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