Fragmented memoir of a nameless observer in an old street scene
A reflective, fragmentary reminiscence recounts a day in a city street where poverty, desire, and memory mingle. The narrator notes encounters from a poor mother to a well dressed merchant, a blind beggar, and a former lover, ending with an old man’s tearful recollection and lingering remorse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heggar
Snd
Warkers
Moimsur
Heaith
Lawser
Paget
Marshall
Kent
Wirt
Pinkney
Ae Araymen
Vlad
Lucifer
Mary
Common School Lectures for Teachers in Ohio Planned
The Executive Committee of the Ohio State Tractors Association proposes a June to August course of lectures across Ohio for 300 teachers. Topics cover reading, writing, arithmetic, geography, American history, government, geology, physiology, drawing, music, and bookkeeping. Admission is 350 dollars per pupil, with provisions for buildings, apparatus, and accommodations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends of Education
Stiamit
Leevenss
Ouse State Tracters
Agsocramius
Slonaz
Teazhar
Tur Eyozisu Lancoaer
Jangiayse
Niles
United State
United States
America
Sheroiz
Texas
Mexico
Crvin Poorty
Europe
Ohio
Wlohe
Princes of Tracnixe
Ohio State Teachers Association course pledge notice
The Executive Committee of the Ohio State Teachers Association invites subscriptions and pledges to support a course of lectures for teachers and prospective instructors. Donors will provide student board and low tuition, with a plan to fund April start and county coordination, seeking copies to the committee chair in Kirtland, Lake County, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Ohio State Voucher's Association
Foo
Kirtlird, Leke Co
AL. F.cowdery
Clin
Ohio State Teachers' Association
Taylor Letter At War Dept Sparked Inquiry In 1847
A letter from General Taylor to the War Department dated March 3 1847 is cited in a resolution of inquiry. It argues the letter was private and published without consent while criticizing regulations on publishing private correspondence. The piece notes the evolving tension between Taylor and the government over Monterey and policy toward Mexico. It also reports a separate War Department General Order announcing a Court of Inquiry into charges against Generals Scott Pillow and Doncan, with proceedings set for February 1848 at Perote, Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cen. Taylor
War Department
Buena Viste
Gaines
Department
Tam
Mexico
Department of War
Monterey
Washington
Secretary of War
van Deraurn
United States
N. Tovenson
Caleb Cushing
E G.W. Butler
2D Dragoons
Winfield Scott
Gideon J. Pillow
James Doncan
2D Regiment of Artillery
W.d Worth
8Th Regiment of Infantry
I War Department
Winfeld
Scott
Perote
Muxico
Kirst Liewt
Richard FP. Wemmond
Sd Artillery
Jadior Meatber
W.T. Marcy
R. Foucs
Worth
New York Journal of Commerce
Gen
van Dapantuest
Vth
Mesico
Belknap
Butler
BU Dragoons
Sand
S.C. Ridgely
4Th Regiment of Artillery
Heamend
Regiment of Artillery
Puebla
Pedroer
Caigh
Smith
Yanditana
Congress
Vinton
Oia
Cai
Cuyahoga’ Falls
Alyole
Cayahorn County
Io 9
Billy
Thomas M. Key
Ohio
Commercial Court of Cineinas
Judge Key
I Ue Wats
Mason County
Kentucky
Yale College
Queen City
Koy
Commercial Court of Cincinnati
Key
Leas
the Statesman
State Bank of
Olio
Pennington
Lal “Tg
Wilker
Cinvinnati
Lawrence
Russell
Remington
Potter
Perry
Anthony
Drasmyn
Debates Over War and Finances Mark Congress
From Pittsburgs Cosette Wastrinctox Jan 27 1848 speakers in the House and Senate condemn or defend the Presidents war policy. Rhett and Thompson lead sharp exchanges blaming executive power for the war while questioning legality and the true source of war making authority. Senate discus ses Ten Regiment Bill with Bell pressing for clear policy and limits on conquest as the nation fights Mexico and contemplates future security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitsburgs
Cosette
Wastrinctox
Congress
Senate
Thompson
Rhett
Mexico
Santa Anna
Invanna
Rio Grande
Slidell
Vinton
Ohio
Ashmoun
Massachusetts
Ashmun
Mrr
Missouri
Arkansas
TEN Regiment
Bell
House
Gen. Harrison
Fle
Upper
California
Lr. Poste
Mississippi
New Mexico
Cass
Tennessee
Sierra Madre
Finances Debate by Vermont Senator Phelps
Vermont Senator Phelps spoke on finances predicting 58 million spent versus 45 million proposed for the current year. He warned of war spending and specie shortages, arguing Treasury notes cannot save the treasury and continental money could return if depreciation continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phelps
Vermont
Nd Gp
Treasury Department
Mr. Phelps
Mexico
Joan
Treassury
Treasury
Europe
Ile French
Debates on Slavery and War Policy in 1848 Senate
Fragmented report covers antislavery resolutions, debates on Mexican War policy, and Kansas attitudes. Mentions Baldwin of Connecticut, Mr. Caigh Smith of Indiana, Mr. Vinton, and Senator Randall. Notes on tax bills, dog tax, canals, railroads, and the Commercial Court of Cincinnati. Includes discussions of black and mulatto schooling provisions and public school funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
My. Randall
Bark
Lesli
Seach School
Tianta
Ohio Legislature Correspondenes of the Cleveland Herald
Feb 5 1343 report from the Ohio Senate shows a per diem vote 7 items and a tie risk on a divorce motion. It details debates on revising the constitution tax relief for newspapers and chancery to common law, and notes a library incorporation and pay hikes for Ohio Penitentiary guards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland Ierald
Corcmsus
Tanershe
Senate
Mesquire
Byans
Ewing
Gralani
Hamilan
Hendall
Reemolia
Slatson
Wheeloe
Winezumer
Messrs
Ankeny
Backus
Beaver
Bennett
Brinkson
Columbus
Cleveland Library ‘Association
Guarda
Ohio Penitentiary
Clarks, &c
General Assembly
House
Blake
Elyria Courier Notice From Fractured Drafts
Fragmented lines express gratitude to Mr Lewis of the Senate for an able report against Busck Lane and praise Stewart vg for a Congressionl Tau Speech. The piece reflects a strained, unclear transmission with acknowledgments to lawmakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis
Senate
Busck
Stewart Vg
National wig convention to meet in Philadelphia
The article notes a National Wig Convention moved to Philadelphia on the first day of June and June. It mentions Dr Robinson promoting a celebrated remedy from the East claimed to ease fur wan suffering and nervous distress, presenting the product as a safe alternative to torture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Dr. Robinson
Senator Houston War Speech Draws Delighted Shouts
A rambling address by Sim Haueton, described as the veritable Sam, critiqued as domestic outrages and a cry for justice. The speech in New York drew thunderous cheers, while denouncing annexation and Mexico’s influence, claiming Texans enjoyed freedom and resisted imposed taxes and slavery. He defended the Texas fight for independence and asserted Mexican oppression motivated rebel actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sim Haueton
Sam
Tennessee
Justice
Sean
Lexus
U.S. Senate
Taminauy Lal
N. York
Mexico
Texas
Yvankee
Agia
Jel Grande
Sam Houston and the nation talk of piety and land rights
The text critiques an orator’s stance on Texan heroism, land and conquest, citing biblical authority and historic figures like Moses, David, and Sam Houston. It suggests religious rhetoric masks ambitions to possess lands and criticizes deceit and violence in historical expansion.
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Polk
Tennessee
Lere
Plsmouth
Jamestown
San Jacinto
Fox
Lyons
Israel
Moses
Ammon
David
Gray
Aleo
Sam Houston
New Hope and Delaware Bridge Company Bank Investigation Emerges
A legislative committee in New Jersey exposed the New Hope and Delaware Bridge Company Bank affair. The bank refuses to redeem notes, and the inquiry reveals a 3513 contract with Columbus Insurance Co of Ohio and loans totaling about 357,000. The report urges stricter penalties on foreign currency issues and possible charter forfeiture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
New Hope
Delaware
Bere
Fhe
Te Company
Columbus Insurance Co
Ohio
Cizer~ Kinon
Oluo
Fecumuice Co
Sunraiieg Te Bank Egainee
Utteres
Coalutorus In
New Hone
Susquehaans
Iowa Senators Debate on Joint Ballot and Representation
The piece recalls the prior year when the tocos held the Iowa Senate and Whigs the House, with the Whigs majority on joint ballot. It notes the current shift, the House threatening to vote, and calls for prudence to avoid revolutionary schemes, urging restraint to preserve constitutional government and prevent future manipulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Senate
Senate
U.S
House
Locos
Louisiana Senator Surprise In Whig Democrat Ballot
A Louisiana senate election on a joint ballot shocks by a Whig majority returning a Democrat to the U.S. Senate. Alleged bribery involving four enslaved people is claimed to have induced an absent voter. A committee is appointed to investigate the charges amid regional political tension.
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U.S
Meales
Jocofacos
Winsell
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Rocky Mountains
Lhe
Foote
Tammany Hall
Upper California
Oli
Tay
Republic
Cortez
Buna
Baldwin
Connecticut
Tintin
I'rist
Ohio Legislature
Tocace P. Dundar
Bynnett
Locoiacos
Reemelin
Archbold
Backne
Hennert
Blackcom
Byers
Ayens
Cisnise
Drarte
Levins Ewing
Graham
Susti
THE
Elyria
Feilemon Elise
Corwin
Seabury Ford
Geauga County
Senator Houston
New Hope and Delaware Bundge Company
Louisiana
Borts
Cox
Tatcon
Ftetceman
Gen. Taylor
Br. Gly
Taylorisma
Virginia
Bettreen
Wolem
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