Battle of Camden Recounted and De Kalb's Death Noted
A historically styled account recounts General Horatio Gates appointment and orders at Camden, the surprise night march, and the ensuing British victory. It highlights De Kalb's valor and death, Gates's perceived incompetence, the heavy American losses, and Sumter and Greene later actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smallwood
Bil
Col
Webster
Delanova
Maryland
de Kalberne
de Khalb
Baron de Kalb
du Buyson
de Kalb
Tarleton
Gates
Saratoga
Sumter
Fishing Creek
Charlotte
Greene
Camden
A Lecture to Loafers on Duty and Industry
A stern denunciation targets loafers for idleness and public disruption. The speaker condemns lazy bus riders and post office obstruction, urges self reform, and mocks those who waste time while criticizing working people. Strong language warns that shiftless behavior harms families and the poor.
Narrow Escape All for Love From Brownstown to River
A Brownstown resident leaped from Monongahela Bridge into the river but swam to shore at Market Street. He, heartbroken by a faithless Cleveland fiancée who wed another, fled to the city then contemplated revenge. He finally escaped custody by swimming back to shore dripping wet, musing that love can dizzy the mind. The piece adds a Tennessee note about General Jackson and his wife Rachel, mentioning a tomb at the Hermitage with Jackson’s epitaph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownstown
Birmingham
Monongahela Bridge
Market Street
Tie
Cleveland
Srewatter
Tim, Wey
David Copperfield
Patsbury
Com. Journal
Ty Tove
Jackson
Nashville
Hermitage
Andrew Jackson
Gen Jackson
Rachael Jackson
President Jackson
Jeffersonian Gathering Cited At Virginia Meeting
Patrons Henry Lee of Virginia and others attended a centennial commemoration noting the Declaration of Independence and the nation’s pursuit of peace and law. Speakers urged the example of freedom to inspire Europe and reaffirm republic ideals amid turbulent times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jule
Pat
Hkie
Henry Lee
Virgania
Europe
Wea
Anne Thich
Our Duty as Democrats in a Divided Union
A sprawling political polemic condemns the Democratic party as factions of Know Nothings, abolitionists, and traitors to the Constitution. It argues for unity, fair nominations, and adherence to law, while contrasting Northern and Southern stances and warning of rival factions seeking power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sebastopol
Democratic Party of the
Union
Henry Clay
Democratic Party
East
Louisville Journal
Kentucky
N. S. Tribune
Philadelphia
North
Murionak Codsall
Democris
New Jersey Herald
Humorous Miscellarp from a 19th Century Column
A patchwork of jokes and light anecdotes ranges from flirtatious quips of girls in various states to playful misinterpretations of words and items. The piece touches on social foibles, farmer humor, and mock wisdom, with names like Jean Paul and references to French settings, framed in a breezy, satirical tone.
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Ewes CH. Needles
Truss and Brice
S. W
Twelfth and
Rage Streets
Landreth & Son
Ee & Greer
Milford
Dr. Burton
Maine
Dover
Del
Warp K. Tryon
North Second Street
E W. Carr
Third and Walnut Sts
Iladelphia
Ritz, Hendry & CO
Morroco Manufacturers
North Third Street
EO. B. Dickson
Lockerman Street
Main
Yas McBbowelb
James L. Bewley
General Produce Commission
South Wharves
B. A
Allen
Creene
Ninth and Arch Streets
Ony B
Penington
Washington Hotel
Delaware
Ones & CO
Sifth
Grescent
Je Webster
N. W
Third and Race Streets
Bacon, Produce and General Commission
Wyeeree & Bro
Second St
Spruce
Philada
ERVEL
Kingiff
South Second St
Qtaveper & Darley
Wathes
Lanton S
S & M. Pennock & CO
Market St
Wilmington
C. Redden
Produce and General Commission
Pine St. Philadelpia
FRA Ferris & Son
Fourth and
Market Streets
Justic
Justices of the Blanks
Petce
Farmers’ Bank
Narre
Petione
Anvnetan
Amy Pact
Eich
Hinds
BY Wichard Eylmett
Genoratio Gates
Patriotic Army
Birh
Tim
Sarstoga
Schuyler
Arnold
Morgan Gates
Moy
Lord Rawdon
Saratoda
Lord Cornwallis
Charleston
Cornwallis
Rudgley
Armand
Sander
Porterfield
Armstrong
Ates
Brewers
Ourrow
Chefly
Huon Thermaneusel- Cormaalte
Cul Stesens
Martland
Caliant
Baron de Kalh
Madis
Perelnce
All
Tye
Constantinople
von Weibechs
Tennessee
Abe
Elias
Wisconsin
Shook
Toman
Sroman
Fataye
Jean Paul
Jssuyrsca
St. Ay
France
Exeust
Great Britain
England
Camte Avauxt
Darawech Tarzan
Mr. South
Skeesicks
Miss Brown
Biniums
Tanestnch
Bert
Vankre
Feratil
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