Diary of a Country School Mistress Adopts Reform Zeal
A budding teacher recounts May to June experiences in a rural district school. She details rustic conditions, student antics, and friendships with local families while reflecting on the hardships and duties of being a country school mistress. The entries reveal resolve to enlighten youth and the emotional toll of balancing authority, community expectations, and personal ambition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bubatcor
Timust
Bill Chase
Iom
Blair
Thad
Cmn
Chip
Ben
Lloro
Sally
Tunthivy
Alexander
Unis Place
Otic Glusioe
Ani Chon
Steve
Hin
Sania
Theo
Galt
Sean
Buckeye
Dcas
Shakspeare
Scott
Washington
Lafayette
Frye
Pye
Whig fervor and love songs for Scott and Graham
A ragged editorial tirade features a sharp critique of flattery toward women then blends into a political ballad praising Winfield Scott and his ally Graham. The piece extols Scott’s military feats, mocks Frank Pierce, and urges unity for the Whig ticket with slogans and celebratory refrains. The piece closes with rousing calls to support Scott and Graham nationwide.
Interesting Letter on Oregon's people and politics
An Oregon letter to a Columbus friend outlines a 20 000 population in the Willamette valley and key towns Portland Oregon City and Salem. It details the capital location dispute the climate with mild winters and wet spells and a sparse society with land claims and growing mines drawing settlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio State Journal
Ent M. Bagnum
Norwalk
Oregon
Columbus
Lower Columbia
Willamette
Umpqua
Willamette Valley
Cascade
Coast Range of Mountains
Portland
Willametta
Great Columbia
Pacific
Oregon City
Great Falls
Salem
Territorial
Supreme Court
Ohio
North Atlantic
Atlantic
Rocky Mountain
Railroads in Egypt and Palestine Echo in Poem
A Harpers Monthly poem fragment describes a railroad crossing the Egyptian desert and a future linked to Palestine. It celebrates steam power, trains replacing camels, and trade prospects along the route, naming places like Alexandria and Beersheba with a sweeping, irregular metre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rom Harpers
Egypt
Ince
Alexandria
Desert
Palestine
Ayala
Ayala Lerstean
Holy Tau
Godfrey
Teulon
Richaed
Beersheba
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Geo. G. Waminouy
Suarespaes
Lockwood & Bagg
Beebe
Lockwood
Tag
Jonn M. Vincent
J.aw
Ottlee
Court House
Bilsons
Ohi
May
L. F. Hameiy
CAN
Elyria
Ottiee
Climage
Edwin Kelley
Bethe House
Etsria
Mays Myron R. Keith
Dilascery
E. L. Warner
Obie
H. Doolietle
Bliss
Tiorney
Dar Court House
Burke
Tas
Elyrla
Vio
Albeu
Clark & Burke
Tow Davis
Bec Hytat
Smith & Wasteur
Elyrin
Olio
Murwin & G1
G. Te Shit
J. Kewley
J.P. Jacobs & C9
St. Amdres's Church
Probhic Square
Rom Yard Courtey
Mantesi
Lestred Reuiy
T. Crane
Ealer
Wise
Migay & Mailers
Orrin Cowles
Yankee Nation
BR. Merwin &0
Ealers
Exeliany
Chivy N. B
LL. Harkness
WM. Hoyle, JR
Mansium Howe
Denier
Gentlerman
Imas LS
Andr Scott
DBA Lim
IL Vts
Mition Tower
R. ¢. Bewitt
E. H. Nortox
Enchart
DRS
Wanter & Rosa
EFICE
Hork’s
Mansion House
Starr &G
Rostami
H.C
Parsons & CO
Ooksellurs & Suationers
Beace Block
E.G. Boynton
Chancery
Cortlouse
Mussey & Fuller
Eabers
Harness Shop
Ciizens
Lorain County
MORSE
Walters
Avery
N. B
Waterman Morse
Irens Harenins
Emoval
W. Hoyle, JR
fEgr
Evion
Jeceming Mance
Melo Smith & Washburn
Gootheam TV
Jupiter
ABC
Fanny
Rabbit
Ninopinas
Thas
Harry
Acott and
Grahaal
nLow, G, Dearer
Mac
Baltimore
Frank Pierce
Winfield Scott
Frank
Mexico
Laading
Nurrah
Winfield
Scott Hag
Lundy's Lane
Anil Chippowa
Graham
Pierce
King
Maine
California
Cerro Gordo
Ilo
Tor Scott
Frank Piervas
Buchannnn
Douglass
Cass
Brave
True
Wilxemip Scott
Willie Graham
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