The Emerald Peach Ballad of Johnny and Sue
A playful verse traces a peach in an emerald hue, warmed by sun and dew. Johnny Jones and his sister Sue encounter mischief after a party at the orchard. The tale ends with tragedy and a farewell in a rustic, rhyming couplet.
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Johnny Jones
Sue
Girl Guardian of a General Hero in 1779 Charleston War
In 1779 on St John Island near Charleston a brave girl Mary Anna Gibbes saves her adopted brother from a British attack. As cannons roared and fire raged, Mary carries the baby through mud and shellfire to safety at a neighbor’s hut, earning lasting fame when the rescued child becomes General Fenwick in the 1812 war.
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Carolina
St. John
Robert Gibbes
Fenwick
Mr. Gibbes
Mary Anna
Tessinus
John’s Island
Charleston
Stone River
Mary
James
Taxing domestic comforts from soap to bunting
The speech traces dollar taxes on daily child care items and household goods, mocking protective duties. It paints a satirical picture of levies on soap, castor oil, night shirts, carpets, confectionery, and even baby panties, framed as absurd overreach with humorous asides.
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Hiv. Townshend
Mr. Cox
New York
Pennsylvania
Mr. Kelly
Cone
Independence and self reliance in life's battle
A discourse extols perfect independence guiding success and self sufficiency. It urges action over reliance and highlights valuing capability, such as earning a living and self care, with a narrative about Marcy explaining wealth as a state of mind and a backwoodsman's visit.
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Washington
Capitol
Treasury Department
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Treasury
Interior Departments
State Department
Army
Navy
War and Navy
Mr. Marcy
Marcy
State of
New York
Ronsh
Bill Marcy
Southport
Calamity Pease Dies At Thirteen In Local Obituary
A Western obituary notes the death of Calamity Pease aged 13, detailing the late dog’s companionship with Judge Pease, editor of a local evening paper, and recalling a satirical tribute about the deceased pet. The piece also jokes about a Bible theft and Guiteau family divorce rumors, reflecting local sentiment and editorials.
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Judge Pease
Times
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