Revolutionary Fort Defense and Elizabeth Zane Heroism
In the Wheeling siege of 1778 a lone act saved the block-house. Elizabeth Zane, sister of Colonel Silas Zane, braved enemy fire to retrieve a keg of powder, enabling a successful defense against British and Native forces with Colonel Ebenexser Zane nearby. Ashley Harper perished later at Saunders Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smiley
Sparta
Wheeling
Virginia
Silas Zane
Ebenexser Zane
Silas
Liefort
Elizabeth Zane
Vesuvius
Bene Ter
Steiner
Hin
Zanes
Ashley
Sills
Bion
Assu
Mise Elizabeth
Hove
Einsiders
Zane
Tere
Moamunt Thair
Hit
Elieabeth
Hilzebeth
Elizabeth
Elisabeth
Ances
Ani
Ashley Harper
Wal
Bitle
Saunder’s Creek
North Carolin
Untitled mixed excerpt on religion and home papers
Fragmentary notes mix religious commentary with reflections on Jesus, Dr Channing, and the value of home newspapers. Mentions patronizing local papers, the Western Magazine, and the impact of religion on society, then shifts to anecdotes about scholars, a joke between a doctor and student, and observations on character and speech.
Beauty of Jewesses and Biblical Women Cited in Travel Narrative
The text recounts a tale about Chantesbriand returning from eastern travels and being asked to explain why Jewish women are more beautiful than men. It cites numerous biblical women who aided or witnessed Jesus, noting mercy, devotion, and sorrow from figures such as the woman of Judea, Mary of Bethany, the sinful woman anointing Jesus, the widow’s son, Martha, Lazarus, Simon’s mother in law, the woman who touched the hem, the Samaritan woman, Mary Magdalene, and the daughters of Jerusalem. It reflects on women in Judea and their perceived grace and beauty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenny Lind
Charrctora
Polly
Wwe
Mr. Spudgins
al Tan
Billy
Tady
Avery
Ceaph
Merchant
William
Maria
Mia
Spudzins
Brown
Mra Brown
Merchant—Counting House
Waterihe
Popkin
Muggi
Sprigwin
Bartum
Santiene
Jesus
Channing
Patr Anid
Chantesbriand
Vane
Judea
Bethany
Christ
Nain
Martha
Lazarus
Simnon
Jerusalem
Calvary
Mary
The Toledo Cleveland Rail Road Subscription Favor
The handsome vote of citizens yesterday approved an $80,000 subscription to the Toledo Cleveland Rail Road, ensuring the project starts within six weeks between Toledo and Fremont and aims for rapid completion. By year’s end, daily trains are hoped between Toledo and Cincinnati and between Toledo and Chicago, strengthening trade routes and Cincinnati’s access to Chicago with West India goods, iron, and other manufactures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Cleveland
Fremont
Queen City
Chicago
Cincinnati
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Paris
Kaiskerbockar
Lear
Tiernan
Springfield
Leb- Hasan
Robert White
Primo Singhs
Mod Mendez
Gaines
Sinahe Daesteds
Damere
Hove Harne
Jobs Forbes Oat
Sania Physicians
Ngland
Font
Besaya
Barre
Dley Wees
Boston Republican
Howse
Nev
Free Soil
Nat Willis
Saverill
General Assembly
Rhode Island
Silanol
Congres
Cincitnisti
New
Taylor
Berge
Pittsburg
Fremont Freeman
Pouke
Remas
Anasary
Supdaehy County
Ohio
Business Directory
Oman
Saad
Gar
Temperance
Devimoe
Exchpore
Pease & Roberts
Stsrhen Buckland & CO
Ensremont
Cho
Edward FP. Dickinson
Councellor
Orig
Dentath
Tote Tee
Beckland
Probean
Sandaaky Ant Atjuimee Punt Dsice—Hecandtatary
Buckland
Block
John K. Geeene
Amd
Chester Edgerton
Mind Walkharia
Wil Cuefilly
B. J. Barturtt
Banderky Wodthe Mijeining Cvantics
Oppenterinaay’n Styne
M Dawa
J Pn
Iman
Cecal
BA Q. Bayson
Pierre Braugbrand
Hee
Cunk
Portage County Mutual Fire Insurance Company
BR. P. Buckland
Pos Orvich
Howre
WM. Stark
Teemonl
Harnedee
A. Bf, & F. Vandercook
Uy Rickinson & V. Doren
Ae Ity
Sips Ynier
Sodiaal
Bocxnaxp
Joe Race
Pat Beni Ceeeiber
Atanding
Tao
Teevires
Bern
Caith
Neiphitore
Evi Rson
Hone
Pamm
Jen
Ebed Iba
Hympetvaina
the Railroad
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