Pirates Treasure Myths and Practical Jests on the Atlantic Coast
A long, reflective piece recounts old tales of pirates like Blackbeard and Kidd, and the belief that hidden treasure lay along the Delaware and New Jersey shores. It includes vivid anecdotes of magical circles, fearsome dogs, ships at sea, and the gamblerish tricks of Colonel Forrest to fool credulous German families, ending with cautionary notes on superstition in coastal communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
U. States
West Indies
Capt. Kidd
Blackbeard
Rembrandt
Long-Island Sound
South Bay
Ocean Beach
Peleware
Schuylkill
Mr. Watson
Thomas Forrest
Thomas
Forrest
Delaware
John Hendricks
Pyburn
Cooper’s Point
Jerseys
England
An Forrest
Hendricks
Philadelphia
Ambruster
Johan Hendricks
Cohocksine
Poem Pry on a Woman's Love and Nature
A meditation on a woman's love likened to the toilet flower and spring and rock. The speaker celebrants a beloved's tenderness as a refuge from care, with vivid nature imagery of bloom, sunlit seasons, and steadfast strength amid storms. The piece exhorts that such love grants rest and joy, elevating the lover beyond earthly woes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
Heaven
Not for ourselves but others the grand law of benevolence
The passage extols universal benevolence, urging that skies, sun, rain, earth, trees, and flowers exist for others. It condemns selfish wealth and urges living to relieve others, warning that selfish use of bounty corrupts character and faith. It portrays wealth as a test of virtue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arabia
Tecumseh and Harrison Clash Before Tippecanoe
A dramatic account describes a pre battle meeting between Gen. Harrison and Tecumseh. Tecumseh’s regal bearing and defiant retort to Harrison frame a vivid contrast of power. The piece also notes a Dublin medical conference recounting a Jerusalem tomb, plus light anecdotes about Irish strangers and a remarkable butter yielding cow in Austerlitz Iowa.
Murders by Indians Sparking Florida War Debate
From Florida reports in the Buffalo Adv and Journal recount a brutal Indian attack near Alli gator where James Osteen was killed and Asa Roberts and others scattered. Simon Dell wounded, a white feather worn by one attacker, and threats of extermination. The piece criticizes Gen Cass and Gen Jackson for war handling, praises Gen Scott, and argues the government must secure western settlers by making terms with the Seminoles or continue the Florida war. It also notes disputed territory and a disturbance at Fish River with Americans involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Adv. and Journal
Florida
Merida
Macomb
Savannah
Garey
Simon Dell
Dell
Natural Bridge
Mr. Osteen
Asa Roberts
Mr. O's
Zachariah Roberts
Cass
Jackson
Scott
Thas
Rome
Lucitus
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Hougi
Freeman and Messenger
Kidd
Payson
Pry
Womarxs
Tippecanoe
Harrison
Harrion
Tecumseh
Boston Afer. Journal
Finip
Pioop
Jennea
Dublin College of Physicians
Wilde
Jerusalem
Judas
Pritchard
Mozambique
Silac
Jerrusalem
New York
Austerlitz
Charles W. Badbershall
Columbia Co
Connecticut
Iowa
St. John Chronicle
Lord Palmerston
Stevenson
Fortuna
Woodstock Times
McLauchlan
Forest
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