Lecture on the English Language by Rev Dr Scott
Rev Dr Scott of Newark lectured at the Reform Dutch Church on Ninth Street Broadway about the English language. He traced its origins from Anglo Saxon to Norman and Latin elements, praising the Anglo Saxon base for economy and vigor, and urged close study of its structure to elevate English as the world’s language.
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Newark
Ninth-street
Broadway
Great Britain
Ireland
England
Frances
Gibraltar
Liberia
Cape of Good Hope
Ifindoostan
Australia
Hanover
Germany
American
John Buny
Daniel Webster
Thomas Benton
William the Conqueror
Willian
Bodun
Effect of Spiritual Rappings On Mind In Our City
A letter warns that spiritual rappings, a form of entertainment with rules, harms the mind. Incidents include insanity after frequent communications, a woman deranged by the practice, a Broadway clerk rendered unfit for work, and a group of young women showing mesmeric excitement. Cases highlight brain injury and danger from prolonged nervous shock, with authorities noting many lunatics tied to this delusion.
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Ercol
Trishman
Sisters’ Hospital
Wihat
Lettmont
Broadway
Rerson
Solomon
Veughut
Lowe Republcan
Inaugural address outlines Pierce policies and expansion views
The Freeport Journal reviews President Pierce's inaugural, noting a decisive tone on annexation and Manifest Destiny, with aims to expand influence while claiming faithfulness to national obligations. It contrasts Monroe Doctrine stance, support for the Fugitive Slave Law, and warns reformist overreach, concluding Pierce may require broad party support to govern. It also highlights Manny’s reaper and mower machine accolades across state fairs.
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Pierce
Cuba
Oyp
Cass
Vieree
Piarco
Great
Democratic Party
Rockton to Racine Railroad Plan Advances in Wisconsin
Commissioners named in the charter for the Rockton to Freeport road are to meet at Rockton on the 80th inst. The line will extend to Racine and connect at Beloit with northern Wisconsin routes, linking interior regions and opening swift access to the Pineries. Early commencement and rapid completion are hoped.
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Rockton
Freeport
Racine
Beloit
Wisconsin
Freeport Temperance Meeting to organize a Liquor Law enforcement
The Freeport Temperance Society plans a Tuesday evening meeting at the Methodist Church basement to form a Temperance league aimed at enforcing the new liquor law. A recent gathering drew good attendance with strong remonstrances against licenses, about 450 names reported. Also noted are Culver's death in Burramontio California and railroad earnings for February, including freight, passengers, and mail figures.
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Freeport Temperance Society
Methodist Church
Cabinet appointments listed for Gen. Pierce administration
The text enumerates new Cabinet officers: William L. Marcy of New York as Secretary of State, James Guthrie of Kentucky as Secretary of Treasury, Robert McClelland of Michigan as Secretary of Interior, Jefferson Davis of Mississippi as Secretary of War, James C. Dobbin of North Carolina as Secretary of Navy, James Campbell of Pennsylvania as Postmaster General, and Caleb Cushing of Massachusetts as Attorney General.
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Gen. Pierce
Wm. L. Marcy
New York
James Guthrie
Kentucky
Treasury
Robert McClelland
Michigan
Interior
Jaferson Davis
Mississippi
James C. Dobbins
North Carolina
Navy
James Campbell
Pennsylvania
Caleb Cushing
Massachusetts
Danguerreotypes and World News Mix in Brief
Mr J C Howells advertises Dan gerrean portrait work from Turner's Building offering accurate facial copies by a skilled artist with New York experience. The column also notes Australia gold yields over a million pounds monthly, U S and England arrivals, and various public notices about Congress sessions, Cuban health reports, Dutchess County topics, and local elections with named candidates and budget items.
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Danguerreotypes
J. C. Howells
B. Ki. Terrill
Turner
Howells
Brady
New York City
Inaugural Address of Franklin Pierce
Franklin Pierce delivers a measured inaugural address urging fidelity to the union, cautious expansion, and prudent governance. He emphasizes constitutional limits, states rights, and the national duty to preserve peace, unity, and growth while resisting sectionalism. He pledges integrity in office, warns against corruption, and affirms commitment to a strong but restrained federal role.
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North Carolina
United States
Ams O
Whue
Aogin
Kuey
Organa
The
Republic
Franklin Pierce Urges Union Strength and Constitutional Respect
The speaker defends the Constitution and the 1850 Compromise, condemns sectionalism, and calls for steadfast support of federal authority to uphold laws. He warns against morbid enthusiasm and urges reverence for divine providence as the Union faces crisis, vowing to act with firm resistance to attacks on the nation.
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Confederacy
Monticello
Washington
Franklin Pierce
Inauguration of President Pierce at the Capitol
The inauguration ceremonies for President Pierce occurred at the Capitol yesterday on March 4 with a crowded route from City Hall via Louisiana Avenue to Willards hotel and then to the Capitol. The procession included judiciary, military, diplomats, congress members, governors, officers, civic bodies, colleges, and citizens. The oath was administered by Chief Justice Tansy and the inaugural message was read or planned for publication. further details promised by mail.
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National Intelligencer
Sth
Lilla
Pierce
Capitol
City Hall
Louisiana Avenue
Pennsylvania Avenue
Willards Hotel
Hickey
The
United States
U.S. Marchal
District of Columbia
Senate of the
Corps Diplomatique
Congress
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Washinton
Georgetown
Jackson Democratic Association
Tansy
Manny's Patent Adjustable Reaping and Mowing Machines
The article discusses the labor burden of farming and the era's race to substitute horsepower for human labor. After years of effort and significant expenditure, Manny claims a single successful, versatile machine embracing essential principles for both reaping and mowing, protected by patent rights.
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ciRouLaRn
Manny
Dastders
China
Agricultural Reapers and Mowing Machines Promised for Farmers
The article details innovations in farming gear from John Th. Manny of Freeport Illinois. It notes abundant machines, favorable prices, and rapid manufacture to meet next harvest needs. The prospectus emphasizes cost savings, versatility for mowing and reaping, and widespread accessibility through multiple production sites and easy access at Freeport hub. It highlights testimonials from farmers and awards, with prices listed as 125 dollars cash or 135 dollars with installments.
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Ming
J. Manny
Ian
Geneta
New York
Ohio
Ani Ethidy 2
Ethos Bachistan
Ani
Som Tod
Tg C. Nl. McCormick
Mownk
Tarin Tee
Farmersa
Firat Remy
Freeport
Galena
Chicago Union
Ines Central
Savannah
John TH. Manny
Brooport
Direct Route Plans by Chicago and Grand Railroad
The Chicago and Grand Railroad proposes a direct Cottage Grove to Elgin line with a six mile shorter grade and a planned survey from Freeport west to Saray na to create a double track and sharpen competitiveness. In other items the Corporation of Freeport votes licensing rules for merchants and new dog collar ordinances for urban control effective April 1 1853.
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Srnatoutesixa
Chicago and Gam Railroad Company
Competitin
Elgin
Ty Engineer
Funes In
Chicago
Freeport
Sarayna
Chicago Tribune
Freeport Walkway Ordinance Amendments Passed
An ordinance amendment in Freeport updates sidewalk specifications. It calls for planks to be 1 inches thick, full-length, five feet wide, with spacing and crosswise placement as defined. City officials Clark, H. Bmant, and the corporation clerk oversee the measure.
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Frooport
Freeport
Sido
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