Quaker Overcomes Bully Jim Blander in Duel of Morals
In a neighborhood tale a notorious bully Jim Blander mocks Quakers including Nathan Penn. After threats and street confrontation Nathan, a stout Quaker, subdues Jim with restraint and moral pressure, forcing a vow to love his neighbor, including the Quakers, and sending Jim westward humbled and changed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Blander
Jim
Napoleon
Nathan
Penn
Man of Wrath
James
Nath
Proses
Hordim
Edo
Fim
Fremont Catholic rumors spark Protestant defense stance
The Independent quotes Henry Ward Beecher criticizing claims that Col. John C. Fremont is a Catholic. It recounts his Protestant upbringing, marriages, and baptismal history, arguing against forced Catholicism and noting Fremont’s ties to Episcopal Grace Church. The piece portrays anti Catholic sentiments and defends Fremont’s Protestant faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Fremont
Charleston
New York
Anthon
Grace Church
Fremont
Presbyterian Church
Episcopal Church
Opal
Col
the Express
Henry Ward Beecher
Murder of William Gay shocks Michigan and Kansas
The Kansas murder of William Gay, late Indian Agent for Kansas Territory, sparks national furor. Reports detail Gay from Michigan opposing slavery, attacked by three riders near Westport, with one bullet killing him and his son wounded. The incident stirs calls for strong presidential action to avert civil war and punish the crime, while papers debate party platforms and slavery policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tukwerpenny
Kansas
Win
Gay
Michigan
Kansas Territory
Hin
Menus
Phavisgosid
Charleston
Tam
Rowe
William Gay
Msq
Hills
Aissassii
James W
Ather
Turing
Westport
Buford
South Carolinas
Free State
Ifans
North
Rcute Orgun
Pieres
Democratic Party
Kansis
Mrchanin
Donyglas
N. Hinaska
Conven
Resolutions for Freedom and Free Speech
Resolutions from the Maine Baptist Convention meeting at Rockland condemn slavery and urge resistance to its spread. They defend liberty as a religious and American right, pledge support for emancipation efforts on the Western Frontier, and urge Christians to advocate justice, deliverance, and constitutional equality while warning against the Slave Power’s influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Npted
United States
Villa 4
Hspubl
Maine
United
Jarmoboli Republic
Pierce
Douglas
Buchanan
Free States
Also Mentioned on This Page
Broakim
Tom Hyer
Ich
Nathan S
Lynn
The
Independent
Ken Fami
Keystone Club
James Buchanan
Tuchanan
East Mins
Methodist Episcopal Church
Tinek
Congress
Porfid
Wainsas
Restor
America
Avory
New York ‘Tribunes
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!