Downing and His Rural Arts Legacy Remembered in Congress
A memorial overview celebrates Andrew Downing, noting his influence on rural architecture and horticulture through Cottage Residences and Ornamental Gardening. It cites English and American praise, outlines his major works and editorships, and laments his sudden death while highlighting his planned public grounds projects and lasting impact on urban beauty and education.
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Eiglish
Eorauch
Downing
New York
London
Efe
Newburg
Newport
Georgetown
Albany
Boston
Lui
Washington
Heiis
Pickering
Ruel
Lowell
Dearborn
Skinner
Providence
Franklin
Fulton
Free trade and tax schemes spark partisan rhetoric
A 19th century rant laments Democratic policies favoring free trade and state apportionment of taxes. The speaker mocks protectionist demands from Pennsylvania and Louisiana, predicts national plunder, and urges immediate reform, warning of four years of consequences if the Democratic pose is carried out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowndes
Pennsylvania
Elamor
Louisiana
Maine
New York
German Affairs and Vermont Fugitive Law Debate
The piece critiques German national funding schemes and warns against aiding uprisings while criticizing war and urging sympathy for oppressed Europeans. It cites expenditures and donors, questions the scheme’s efficacy, and argues for peace. It also presents Vermont’s Fugitive Law and discusses constitutional viability and calls for broader adoption of such protections.
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Gow ‘Nan Nation House
Kissen
Varios
Mann Ver
England
Osean Brettesmaen
London
Civir
Germany
New Oreleans
Baltimore
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Cleveland
Alleghany Co. Pont
Buffalo
St.Louis
Chicas
Bullesille
Milwawsie
Dayton
Kasxer’s
Huntsamurn
Kiskel, Winderr
Scuverz
Jerranson
Europe
Krvenis
Vermont
Supreme Court of the
United States
Thanksgiving surprise brings mutton feasts and scandal
A reader recounts an unexpected delivery of a grand spread including mutton and turkeys, later revealed as gifts for a Thanksgiving feast from Barnaby Manan of Hannover. The note veers into local politics, a stalled legislature, and news of a deadly Muskingum River explosion that injured Ohio lawmakers, with rail projects and Cuba annexation debates echoing in the press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio State Journal
Muskingum River
C. D. Cavny
Wrehington Ga
Njisainee
Dlon
Haurcett
Wheelington Co
Hou
Fe Oxey
Monroe
Buckeye Botte Buckeye Explodes In Canal Disaster News
A Beverly Washington county stormboat Buckeye Botte explosion report describes a catastrophic boiler blast near the guard lock above town. Dozens injured, many missing, with crews and passengers including Mr Bour and Mr Covay among the wounded. scene described as horrific and chaotic.
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Beverly
Washington County
Duverly
Mar
Tasco
Guard Tovk
Yen
Thor Chilleen
Lerew
Saver
Havesines
Barbour
Pittsburgh
Lowland Murry
G. Covay
McConnellsville
Mr. Okey
Monroe County
Barlott
Whisson
Calvin Stull
Evans
Mr. Daniels
Ate Dixm
Caph. Hahn
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War R. Exse
Alabama
King
Serra
Rine
Lfe
Franklin Dierva
Busry Cray
Scott
Ohia
Gen
Pierce
Jeferson
Madison
Monrose
Adams
Calhoun
Jackson
Baldwin
Elyria
Abilet
Patat
Newnan
Blaly
Veibune Bhidios Nara
New Cernor
Am Commissary
Bamoza Manan
Ese
Han- Wetta
Mansi
Selau
House
Thiesa
Chovsa
Huikenls
Jumelson Railroad Company
Messrs
Howard & Bench
Grant Energy
Maumes River
Sandahy Reg
Cubas
Spain
Congress
Idland
Anel
Arena
Mexico
Cuba
Piere
Cass
Chass
Traly
van Buren
Italy
Giddings de Co
Muskingum
Teudives Tasi
Covey
Bartlett and
Okey
Pear
Cardington
Cleveland Road
Ohio
Mt. Gilead Sentinel
Cleve, Herald
Cain
Rockport
York
Snow
Ohio City
N.Y. Express
Txyamocs
Artert
Jim Horton
Jas
Gorton Bennate
New York Herald
Patrick Joyce
Bennett
Hudson
Bumnett
Todsen
Hanuna
Kor Mn. Bryxerr
Island of Cuba
Cuba Mountains
Bae
P. Joyce
Hackman
Horace
Hinman
Fulton Ferry
Richard C. Layton
Herald Office
Robert C. Orexn
Fred, Judson
The
Herald
James Leonant
Second Ward
Lorain
Ci i Cufficelty
Havana
Crescent City
Judge Conkling
Moro
Crescent Ciy
Cardenas
Washington Republic
Regan
Smith
Republic
Republin
Union General
Sentinels
Mand
Cresent
Department of Scare
Marana
Porter
Purser Smith
Conkling
Fermeart
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