Handel Recounts Lively Final Years and Virtues
The article details George Frideric Handel's late years showing strong concert prowess despite blindness and age. It notes his extempore playing, devotion, celibacy, religious habit, and amiable temperament, including his public performance on April 6 and burial in Westminster Abbey with a Robilliac monument.
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Handel
Samson
Hiv
Warren
Westminister Abbey
Roubilliac
Yandel
Divine Garrice
St. George's
Hanover Square
Societe
Ile
Gypsy Band Regarded As Nomadic Travelers Near Georgetown
A group of itinerant Gypsies from northern England camps on the Virginia side of the Potomac opposite Georgetown. They number twenty-one, led by a patriarch, and travel in a common vehicle while selling trinkets and performing mendicant trades. The group, mostly unwashed but healthy, displays characteristic dress and may practice fortune telling.
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Virginia
Potomac
Georgetown
England
Ehil Urs
Ile
Freeport
Carriagis
J.gatte
Je & Co
Kreeport
Rail line plan to link Washington and New York mail
Washington reports a bill to authorize the Postmaster General to condemn and construct a railroad along the shortest route between Washington and New York for the U S mail. Also noted are a fine on Sen Borland, political notices, and banking proposals in Illinois and Alabama with $250,000 capital.
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Washington
Congress
Texas
Merriwether
Broka
Scott
Shields
Messen
Horst
Haven
Haven progseded with # Spe on the tab, . Naw Bani. G
Pown
Mien
Elgin
Kaye County
Georgia
Maret. Ey
Alton Marine and Fire Insurance Company
Hank Sivthatelty
General Bank
Ing
Alton Hank
Illinois as a Model of Internal Improvements in Lunts Magazine
The article extols Illinois as the garden of the West, arguing its milder climate, rich prairies, and timber resources boosted by internal works. It cites Charles Lyell on coal, describes a 1844 Illinois prairie harvest, and lauds railroads and canals like the Central Railroad and the Illinois canal system for expanding markets and lowering tax burdens. It notes the 1847 constitution limit on state debt and strict debt-allowance provisions by a public vote.
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Michiga
Wisconsin
Charles Lyell
Illinois
England
Oho
Pennsylvania
Finois
Massachusetts
Ogle County
Ilinois
Llinvis
Mississippi
Missouri
St. Anthony
Cairo
Great Central Railroad
Cveng
Central Railroad
Galena
Dubuque
Jeli
Dus
Great Canal
Springfield and Alton
Galena and Chicago
Ulinois
Enéir
Arax
Fast Youth and the Oswego Journal on Progressive Youth
The Oswego Journal lampoons youthful progress as a cascade from infant to dapper youth. It notes early smoking, swearing, and fascination with gambling, revolvers, and champagne, peaking at eighteen with runaway schemes and wild behavior.
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Oswego Journal
Becuse Lu
Fhifteen
Santo
Aga
Mons
Scott
Pierce
Washington Senator Resigns Amid Ill Health Rumors
PROM WASHINGTON reports the Hon. Win RB King's resignation as president of the United States Senate due to ill health. The article notes a failing constitution with nightly coughing fits and exhaustion, awaiting temporary relief. Mr. Atchison of Missouri serves as acting Senate president in the interim.
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Win
King
United States Senate
Chiy
Mr. Atchioun
Senate
Illinois Savanna Railroad Prospects Improve for Speedy Start
The Illinois Savanna Railroad directors met at the president’s office in Freeport on the 20th instant with full attendance. Subscriptions rise to about 170,000 with 24,000 from Jackson County. Engineers began a preliminary survey Monday and progress is favorable. route feasibility exceeds earlier expectations. Local interest in Jackson and nearby counties grows as construction hopes loom.
Lectures on Geology Sought by Local Institute
Prof. Daniels, a noted geologist, seeks to lecture in Freeport after success in Galena and Dubuque. Adams Institute forms a committee to arrange his talks, praising his qualifications. Episcopal church building near completion impresses with Gothic design by C. I. Walton and interior painting by E. R. McDowell. Advertisements note Majors, Hanson & Mintivore druggists, Laurent’s Living Aqu for weekly reading, and Loomis & Avin monthly agricultural publication details.
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Daniels
Galena
Dubuque
Toon
Freeport
Adam’s Institute
Adams Institute
Eviscoran Ciuncia
Episcopal Congregation
C. I. Walton
E. BR. McDowell
Meeting to Arrest the Circulation of Shinplasters
A Fresport assembly convened at William Preston's office on Monday the 18th at 4 PM to devise measures suppressing illegal currency circulation. William Preston chaired. Joan S. Emert was secretary. a committee was appointed to convene at George Purinton, Msq. tomorrow evening.
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Fresport
William Preston
Bayr
Joan S. EaMert
John K
George Purinton
Msq
John Black
John K. Brewster
W. P. Uunt
Bo IL Hyde
Warren Clark
D. Knight
J. A. W. Ponihoo
Stoneman
Thos. Myan
A. W. Rice
Adjour ned Frowport meeting amid currency debate
An adjourned meeting in Frowport at Willian Prestons olrive elects E Burke secretary in Linmort absence. Resolutions condemn circulating legal currency not issued by local Special Paying Bank and urge discounting notes from illegal or irresponsible institutions to protect public finances.
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Frowport
Willian Preston
Olrive
John S. Linmort
E. Burke
John Black
E. I. Hyde
John K. Brewster
Stephenson
Daet
Unclear Meeting Actions and Railway Tariff Debates
A compilation of legislative notes describes a vote rejections, monetary policy calls, and committee actions. Reports cover pensions, Homestead laws, and duties on railroad iron, with references to Gen. Scott, Gen. Cass, and the Low a Senate. Updates include railroad route surveys and a re election of G. W. Jones as Iowa Senator. The piece also previews a new volume of the Pictorial with reduced prices and lists notable contributors.
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Wasimerox
Sexath
Gen. Worth
Dodge
Merriwether Purdiem
Brooks
Mississippi
Shields
Scott
Cass
House
Clingman
Howe
Jones
Meacham
Committee On Ways and Means
Iran
Weedburne
G. W. Jones
Lowa
Ginasox
Boston
Mass
Anne. Stephens
Mis. Ji
Sigourney
Alice KB. Neal
Phasho Carey
Alice Garey
Caroline Orno
Anns
BP. Doughty
A. Hayden
R.V. Midrodge
B. Waldo
Sarling
Printer's plea for fair pay and benevolence in press work
A wry polemic argues printers should be paid for their work and not pressed into charitable advertising for churches and benevolent groups. It condemns bid shopping and public pitying sermons while praising an honest, fairly priced job, noting exceptions like one Christian clergyman who paid well.
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Waukesha
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Ehasuild
Australion
PROM
Madang Lea
Freeport Journal
Prodport
Lecsures
New York
Llonson & Mintivore
Laurent
Duke of Wellington
Diarach
Randolph of
Ronoke
America
E. E. Littull & Co
Loomann Axvin
Armerica
Lory C. Cary
Myron Finch
Office of the Plough
the Loom and the Anvil
New York City
Ch'in
Siddenton
Voth
Wim. Preston
Cl’n
E. Burne, Sec'y
Congressional
Lkov
Weld
Henry Win
Tforbert
T. Buchanan
WS. Arthur
Awd
Duganne
Noos Sargent
Chergu W. Dewey
Brancis A. Durvirago
Park Benjamin
G Smith
Bon
Perley Poors
Ota
Cate
Hartford County
Dappa Road
Rroderick Snyder
Hongary Gatehor
George Gateher
Germany
Rosehild Wiab
Rieligions and Benevolant Socies
Paxsy Pery
Boston Olive Branch
N. P. Willis
Wellington
Bast
Tom Norvis
Oliva
Joseph Stephens
Port Wayne
Ind
D. Stevens
Bert Wayne
Ludiana
North Shields
Jang
Agun
Jefferson
Cook Co
Til
Dee
Mr. W
Sloan
Chisazo
Soo
Peama
Z. Byington
Sao Sloab
Dird
Harlem
Stephenson County
Ludoka van Pel
John and
Sarantha van Polt
Joont
Foxvale
LL & Co
Jenny Lind
Tesa
Powell & Butler
Eure
Chas. Butler
Dan'l
Ensh
Billy
Crauatea A. Chanx
Cole Luetion
Clark
Il Lyle
Graney
Pecatonica River
Wisconsin Street
Pecoport
B. 8 Manchett of
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Main Street
J. KK
Brewster
Frapport II
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Eyey 1
Sinver
Garman Sipven
Prateo Wars
Cai
Horace Norton
Dec
New-York
Hobson & Miltimore
Stephenson Street
Freeport TM
VV Bol Paale
Loudon & Co
Hobson & Mauiltimoree
Atcheson
Rangars
B. Hobson& Miltimore
Bristol
Hobson
MIL Imore
JB Emmert & Co
Mllinois
Fleming
Tus
W.C. Brown
Rawson & Buckley
H. Potwin & CO
Holesaln
Hockford
Ehides
Bentes VE Poe Wing Co
Rockford
Wells Te Kent
Wells & Co
J. W. Cooper
CP Howes
Inaiere Petersons
Ann
Stephens
Atory
Tha Tong
Gelion
Charles J. Peterson
Chestnut Street
Philadelphia
Jiydes
Hyder Freeport
Emmert & Co
Hydes
Burroll & Co
J Burrell & Co
N. E. Corner Lake
Dearborn Sts
Tremont House
Cutesao
Ose rLace
Ancy & Commos
Brinckerhoff Penton
Chichg
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