Liberty and Freedom in a Garden Cage Parable
A poetic fragment contrasts a caged bird seeking liberty with a slave longing for a golden cage. The bird gains freedom amid calls for independence and joy, then a critique of sensationalist reporting on bombings in Vera Cruz and Mexican towns prompts reflection on Christian compassion. The piece blends allegory with a wartime polemic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bordage
Leary
Destructive Bomb Shell Explosion in New York Street
An eyewitness recounts a single shell blast on Chariton Street New York causing massive destruction. Shattered windows, torn bodies and limbs, a dead horse, and scenes of carnage follow as the crowd reacts. The account condemns war and calls for abolition of such weapons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chariton Street
New York
Charlton Street
Hudson Street
Uwe
Om Hstetas
Sian
Ppl
Bork
Olf Iron
Cal A Nan
Meo
Isis
Vienna
Fragment on war shells and human cost in May 1845
The piece laments wartime shells terrorizing cities from Napoleon’s sieges to modern conflicts. It recalls Vienna and Canton, foresees expansionist aims toward Texas and Oregon, and notes New York’s alarm at a single explosion. The writer pleads for mercy and an end to war. The dated plea arrives from May 1845.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napoleon
Vienna
Mngland
Canton
Texas
Oregon
New York
Providence and the body's laws in daily life
An essay reflects on providence versus natural laws in human health. It cites a mother’s early death after childbirth, a father’s midlife illness, and the risks of cold, crowding, and poor habits. The speaker urges adherence to physical laws over superstition, noting temperance, exercise, and cleanliness as vital to longevity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sedgwick
Bernty Fides
Treaven
Conjugal Tensions at Birth Roiled by Infant Attention
Toschold Education warns that marital strain often follows a first birth as mothers overfocus on the infant and neglect their husbands. The piece urges balancing affection, keeping the father involved, and teaching older children to share care to prevent jealousy and family conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toschold
Bath
Liyas
Ancient inscriptions unlock a history of Assyria and Persia
The article discusses French and British scholarly efforts deciphering the Behistun inscription and related tablets. Major Rawlinson, Grotefend, Lassen, and Westergaard are cited for their roles in translating and understanding the six century B C writing. It notes the inscription's significance for history and philology.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assyria
Persia
Nineveh
Babylon
England
Germany
Behistum
Ecbatana
Rawlinson
Grotefend
Lassen
Westerdard
Darius Tystaspis
Distances Tabulated From Rail Routes to New York and Beyond
An extensive list credits Cyrus Williams of the Cleveland and Columbus Railroad for distances between cities by various rail lines. It notes routes to New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, and Cleveland with miles via Hudson River, Erie, Meadville, and other connections. The document also mentions a report on travel mileage to New York and Cincinnati and ends with a garden tip and a disclaimer about lime plates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrus Williams
Cleveland and
Columbus
Boston
Buffalo
Albany
Western
York
Buffalo & Albany
Hudson River
Erie
Meadville
Proexp
Connamaugh
Salem
Wellsville
Beaver
Baltimore
Pittsburg
Cincinnatii
Hervisville
Mt. Vernon
Xenia
Cincinnati
Sandusky
M. R
Lake Erie
Miami
Massillon
Wooster
Mansfield
Nenia
Ravenna
New Lisbon
Wells
Portage
Clinton
Chagrin Falls
Harrisville
Ashland
Tarrisville
Millervsburgh
Elyria
Milan
Black River
Vermilion
Huron
Toledo
Sandusky City
Tower Sandusky
Pittsborgo
Welleville
Cleveland
Warren
Warrisville
Mansfeld
Pittsburgh
Cincinntti
Massilon & Mansfield
Philadelphia
Cuba for the United States as slave power push grows
A historical editorial argues that slaveholding interests push expansion to seize Cuba from Spain. It cites plans to annex Cuba for 100 million dollars, portrays Cuba as vital for territory and Gulf access, and notes American plans to extend power from Florida to Yucatan amid warnings of imperial aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Guba
Wayzi
Calhoun
Mexico
Ilayti
Cuba
United States
Guyana
Aura
Spain
Gulf
Rom
Florida
Yucatan
Ireland
New England
Gulf of Mexico
Philadelphia
Pennsylvanian
Fashington Union
St St. Jago
Cebu
Mississippi
Mlindg
George Bentinck
London
England
Cra
Porta Ries
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Alisiua XN. Sill
Pommig Works
Orrin Follet
Blinkers Derper
Samuel Forrer
Supreme Court
Matthew Birchard
Peter Hitchcock
N.C. Reat
Edward Avery
Court OF Common Pleas
Benjamin Bissell
Joseph L. Whiton
Eliah Dewitt
Daniel T. Baldwin
MYRON
Keith
Landon Wood
Rary B. Kelsey
John H. Fanon
WM. Flock Wood
Cyrus E. Bassett
Joseph Swift
Elipualet Redengton
John Conant
Harry Torrell
Riley Smith
Edgar F. Masox
Praseen Thaddeus Crane
Remiee Th
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Cap Socret Sogyler Putnam
John G. Irvine
Francis E. Whiton
M.D. Galtis
Norman Crandalt
Jp Zastees of the
Constables
Business Directory
Nor Scott
Mancracrurner and Desier
Ohio
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W.T. Underhill
Main Street
Ohia
S. Park
E. DeWit
B. Hastings
Weddell House
Balpwin & Co
Crawers
Grocericz
Tron
Gilda
Lorain
Ely- Starr
H.C. Start
F.robinson
Deehn's Hill
OSLER
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Houth
Bain Street
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R. EB. Dewitt
Deareers Meprcvnes
DR. Andrews & CO
Andrew's Exchiange
Beebe
Livtin
E A. Cowles & CO
Hanston House
W. Sanford
Tastor
East
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Rts
Fain County
E. & &G. C. Griswold
Tisany
Kendall & Co
Ely- Fin
Ohio- KE
Sanford
T. Smith
F. B. Sanford's
Teather, Paints &c. People's Store
G. D. Hay Ward
Beebe's Block
Cendall & Co's
Livein
Lorain Co
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Masters
Ohn Wood
Elysin
Jorn M. Gillett
Averioxeenj
Ames Wasson
Grsenar
Endall & CO
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Creeley
C. &c. Tron
Sapore
Harvess
Tronk
Massachusetts
Baldwin & Co's
Elder
Washington Horse
Bacuron & Myres
Elyti
B.gates
Desveny
Rain Cowles
Dax
Silverware, &Co
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Pedlert
New York and Ohio
Elyviia
L. Mason
Tarmor
Mason'a Block
Orter M. Weylie
Mainest
T. Crane
Elyrin
M. Gibbs
Beebe's
Amuel Goodwiiq
Fuoxiun
Courier Office
T Crane
Dean & Tin Ware
Five Dears
Bmainst
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Sttany & Welles
Artorsits
Law
Solicitors
Chancery
Public Square
Sdume
Elyric
Stoves
MORSE
Hangris
Corrisge
O. L. Mason's
Illiam B. Ingersoll
Andrews & Co
Wayward
Beebo
Anna
Cowles
W.F. Wool
Scott
G.d.hayward New Drug Store
W. F. Wooster
G. D. Hayward
Ew Drug Store
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Travid, al. Exdrews & CO
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Camus
D. Hayward
Wien Iy
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W. F.owodster
Lazers Diamond
G. I. Hay Ward
Azores
Hiyria
Arness Trimmings
People's Store
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Express
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W. F.wooster
Andrews’ Exchange
Glee Pumpeo
Baldwin & CD. Amnts
Walt
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G.D. Mewaes
I. B. Sanford
Ulthyiratest Seagion
Jonathan Rawson
LaGrange
John B. Andrews
Usic Teacher
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Batunard
Thier
France
Jeru
Count Montholon
Maccaulay
Carlyle
Iorry
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Beaker
Orm Cowles
China
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March
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Court of Common ‘Pleas
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Mage
Thomas Lod
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A.M. Loyd
Court of Common
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Aguy
Wilzens
Eyna
Thaddeus Crane
Corezpond
Times
Elynna
Wish
ASRS
Th. A. Cowles
COL
Otich
dohn_f
Mary Ann Cornwell
Nelson Cornwell
Jonn B
Onstini
Mary Asy Cornwlll
Amherst
GR. Elyria
DS Bainbridge
Urea
Alee
Bainbridge
Ith
Kidder
Providence
W. H. Graves
Manzion Hoine Roow
Law, &c
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Bliss
Elvria
S. Bragg
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Vera Cruz
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Trom Cleveland
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