Early preachers and anti slavery tales in New England churches
A fragmentary reminiscence discusses Asbury era itinerant ministers and their austere life among frontier Methodists. It recalls James Jimmy Haxtey and Peter Cartwright, highlighting hunger, poverty, hymn singing, and confrontations with slavery supporters. A notable ferryboat baptism anecdote shows Cartwright confronting a Tennessee preacher and a ferryman, ending with conversion and strong church influence.
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New England
Dwight
Nanning
Asbury
Georg
Betesburg
Lercedi
Tadeo Feil
Anong
James
Jimmy Haxtey
Ronan Cuhohes
Huxley
Balti
Sandav
Futhe Maxey
I Cusson
Elfere
Lave
Father Cr
Min
Lilinois
Peter Cart
Weight
Illinois
Cartwright
Tennesse
England
Wis
Torm
Pete Cartwright
Peter
Ahorn
Napoleon and the Grenadier Over Potatoes at Dinner
An anecdote recounts Napoleon Bonaparte dining with Berthier after a Grenadier bartered potatoes rather than gold, then inviting the soldier to dine with him in Paris. The tale contrasts the emperor’s generosity with the soldier’s boldness and ends with a reflection on pride, hunger, and social dynamics.
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Tod
Anne
Peror
Grender
Paris
Weiland Gaol
Berthier
Poe
Napoleon the Great
Saad
Grendldier
Arin
Gremider
Biewenum
Toy Company
Org Hk
From the New World and the Lane Douglas Duel
Recounts a debated clash between Col Lane and Senator Douglas over a presumed challenge, with Douglas denying a fight. Includes letters, personal remarks, and reflections on privilege, honor, and justice in the Kansas and Illinois political context.
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New World
Col Lane
Senator Douglas
Wasi
Douglas
Col. Lane
Colon l Lane
Tse
Dourly
Clune Lane
Senate
Stephn A. Douglas
Washington City
Snaor Douglas
Fiese
Domlas
Che
Kansis
Kansas
Washington
Ohio Legislature and Court Proceedings Mentioned in Fractured Report
The fragment references an Ohio joint resolution urging Congress to support constitutional changes, a repeal of a slave law, and a Franklin County court term where Sheriff Trask waives rights. It also alludes to Catholic celebrations and political tensions, with oblique mentions of judicial removal and public discourse, though many phrases are garbled.
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Becaus
Ohio
House
Supreme Court
Pranklin
Sherif Trask
Beirs
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Dus
Justic
Ofiiss
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