The Great Swimmer Afghan Capt Stephenson Rescue Tale
A dramatic account from Captain W. A. Stephenson of a Black Warrior River rescue. He crossed with a herd of mules and horses, fought the current, survived after 53 hours of endurance, and was saved by neighbor Mr. Porter and his son, with Mrs. Porter’s care restoring him. Guardian horse named Chestnut Sorrel is believed lost. The tale highlights extraordinary strength and persistence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Stephienson
Cape Stephenson
Bloontapte
Easity
Stephenson
Schromer
John Porter
Isand
Porter
Alabama
Washington
Gibson
Heath
Princton
Trenton
Yorktown
Nia
Newburgh
Monroe
Oswego County
Newbury
A Home Picture and a Miser's Lesson
A rustic household scene shows Meg Fichan and Kitt at a cottage door with a lively harvest visual. A contrasting tale follows Rosa asking what a miser is, an uncle’s stinginess softened by a charitable act that brings happiness and warmth to a struggling family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Frances D. Gar
Meg Fichan
Gela
Anisha
Roger
Kate
Ben Fisher
Catey
Tony Ainite
Wwe
Gorda
Groywn
Hinband
Ben
Leila
Sea Bathing at New Port Describes A Rowdy Beach Scene
A dated account from the Phil. Enquirer narrates New Port sea bathing Sundays at eleven with a lively, chaotic mix of characters. Beachgoers, misadventures in waves, mistaken identities, and a comic chase involving Spriggins and Miss Spratt unfold amid a bustling Atlantic House setting. The piece ends noting unusually bright midsummer light in northern Scotland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Port
Gail
Jen
Crimby
Oman
Bedlam
Matilda Ayacintha Jenkins
Spriggins
Atlantic House
Es Cherubinnitt
Misa Cherubinai
Tomkins
Miss Spratt
Ming Spratt
Spriggion
Cor. Phil. Enquirer
Our National Airs and the American Taste
An essay discusses the lack of true national music beyond words like Star Spangled Banner and addresses various tunes. It notes old English, German, and Italian pieces under debate while praising American audiences for their distinctive way of appreciating external music. The piece cites Auburn’s small audience at Jenny Lind’s concert as proof of American taste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Key
Bui
Columbia
Prince Ferdinand
Cav
New England
Othiray
Auburn
Jenny Lind
Grand Opera of
Paris
Europe
Courier
Mail Storm In India Reveals Huge Hailstones
The Bombay Times reports a May hailstorm near Bangalore collapsing roofs and gardens with hailstones up to goose egg size. pieces mingle into larger blocks, some as large as an elephant, melting slowly after days. A 1826 Bangalore piece measured 20 feet circumference, notes on cemented hail aggregation. A separate anecdote recalls a Charleston area clerk praying for rain during drought to aid a turnip harvest. A Locofoco critique questions if chosen men deserved their claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Overland Mail
Bombay
Calcutia
Bombay Times
Bangalore
Tippe Sultan
Dharwar
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Volume
Fremont Weekly Freeman
Lopes
Meie
Great Britain
United States
Buffalo Com
Fred Utack
Micka
Boffo
Baffals
Wendel Nadine
New York
Liverpool
Congress
Detroit ‘Tribune
Hugwo
Sin
Hancock Journal
Hudston
Lemee
San Saba
San Subo
Philomel
Copway
Newark Daily Advertiser
Pines
Ocean Shore
Sanor
Neptune
Chiat
England
Pennsylvania
Ix Toaradis
Massachopggis
Gome
Woodrilde
Tehool
Cudy
Ilchia
Atlee
Corti
Ofithta
Bai
Pathers
Prigina
Washington Republic
Ingrlether
John Howard Payne
American Cassal
Tania
Tha Bey
Mr. Payne
Emery Mane
David
Bourh Caiotisk
Orbelly
Elisa
Nas
U. & Government
Mantes
Selchien
Pest Howe
Premont Preeman
Frie Wee
Pirie
Leorwa
Rieves
Fremont
Stephen Nockland &Co
Stottenanay, &c
Honer W
Alistacy Nef Coomtoller
Li Plemont
Oid
A. al. Tazior
Duby 18
Hbt
H. Roberhutson
Bttavaky Ned Fester
Suwa
Dickinson
Counillor
OHW
Piling Oper A. Fide F
Beranstry Af Rinrkinnd
Fiarmont
Jann L. Greene
Ciemercs
Will Cote Falls
Avira
BAM Opiensional Tashisen Ely
Ales
Olahme Bc
de Mawson
Firbee Beaugeand
Siam
Cook's
J. Chamberlin
Methordiet
Peare de Aubere Moremberd
Portage County Insurance Company
Buckland
F&f. Vandercooe
Wewcharts
Dealens Krall
Dickenson & W.doren
Ebremont
Hemers Corners
Rawson
Fremert
Ceihien
Lectares
Mvemrechlsterer
Nurdst
J. F. BR
Sebring
Alulaene
Sanctuaky
Tillotson & Tyler
E. Hogether
Timtefom
Om Kant Saneriot
Iawa
Eerianah
Eich Somtliaasres
Hee
Wil
Cope
Hsm T “Sio
Abbott Fremont Mayan
Rick
Oxpire
Front Street
Deal
Gideon Hato
Ballville
Eormenthof
de Mont
Gideon Hatch
Dalleitte
Philip Maxwell
Jeoreettales Pirgene
Leppeluran
Aulion Maxwell
Fidenne
Gweeds
Pictsburgh
Haynes
Baele
Tom Bluff
Mr. Goodyear Gay
Ain Bone
Usaul
Rosa
Hiim
Shay
Peter
Litle
Ross
France
Bridgeport Spa
Peilm
Scotland
Son
Charleston
Brother B
Logan Geretie
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