Address by Sir Moses Montefiore to the Ottoman Sultan in 1840
A recorded address delivered by Sir Moses Montefiore to Sultan Abdülmecid I at the palace in Constantinople on October 21 1840. Montefiore speaks for Jewish communities praising protection offered by the empire after Damascus and Rhodes events, requesting blessing and long reign for the Sultan, and expressing gratitude for justice and firman. The article also recounts Montefiore’s biography and travels, and includes reflections on French political figures and a portrait of a prominent French figure.
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Moses Montefiore
Abd Ool Medjid
Beshick Tash
Constantinople
George Samuel
David Williams Wire
L. Loewe
Frederick Pisani
England
Damascus
Rhodes
Ruth
Egypt
Palestine
Life of Louis Philippe Explored in Lecture
Rev Mr Abbott delivered a detailed talk on Louis Philippe's life. The speaker traced the king's chequered history from his youth under Madame de Genlis to the Bourbon court. He noted the contrast between his virtuous mother and his profligate father, and described the prince's early self restraint and endurance.
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Owen
Paris
Louis XV
Thera
Switzerland
Hamburg
America
Europe
North Pole
Boston
Flouse
Old South Church
England
Sicily
Napoleon
France
Waterloo
Abbott
Louis Philippe
Lafayette
Boston Times
Louis Phillippe
Louis Phillippe Phiagia Trench
Duke of
Orleans
de Genlis
The Idea Of A Perfect Wife And Other Notices
A fragment from Burke describes an ideal wife emphasizing inner temper and benevolence over physical traits. Also reported is a shipwreck near Pensacola with the loss of five persons and Florida soldiers drowning after a schooner foundered on a squall, with Captain and passengers among the losses.
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N. Orleans Picayune
Pensacola
Perdido Stiver
Jordan
Ir. Young
Florida
C. Patrict
Tea Stock Estimate Hinges on Incoming Shipments
A journal estimates the current tea on hand and en route to this country at about 72 000 chests, reflecting import levels and supply expectations.
Chicago American Seeks Marriageable Trade for Cook County
A fragment notes Chicago’s population figures for Cook County with 11 055 residents including Chicago village. It cites 2470 males and 1223 females aged 20 to 30, and 1162 males and 590 females aged 40 to 80, arguing for sending a cargo of first rate marriageable young women to the territory.
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Cook County
Ilinois
Chicago
Hatter Defines Phrase Over head and ears in debt
A New York hatter uses an advertisement to define the saying over head and ears in debt as a man who has not paid for his hat. The note reframes the common expression with a business twist and local humor.
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New York
Georgetown American to Close Soon. Winya Observer to Start
Georgetown South Carolina dispatch notes the March 3 1841 issue of the Georgetown American will be the last. The Winya Observer will replace it and publish first on March 10 with KE Waterman announcing the change.
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Georgetown American
Winya Observer
Waterman
Public discussion on faith topics ends with Williams reply
The piece notes the recent exchanges with Rev. Williams and states discussions of controverted points have often polluted the Christian spirit. It mentions new type and pamphlet format to present articles and adverts, and cites the ancient injunction to "live in peace with all men."
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Willams
Steamer Lamplighter Lost Off Florida Coast
The Lamplighter under Capt Wood bound from Apalachicola to Tampa Bay broke its shaft about 20 miles from port during a gale. It is believed the steamer sank with all on board thirty five souls lost.
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Lamplighter
Wood
Apalachicola
Tampa Bay
General Harrison to Visit Berkeley County Estate Change
Gen Harrison planned a visit to his nephew at Berkeley in Charles City County Virginia. If delayed, he will learn the country seat has passed to Dr Wilcox and is the General’s birthplace.
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Harrison
Berkeley
Charles City County
Virginia
Wilcox
Local Wisdom on Staying Close for Cash
The Dayton Journal notes in hard times a man should not travel far to collect money without enough to cover expenses. It cites a friend who ignored this rule and had to borrow to return home.
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The
Dayton Journal
Death of Judge Barbour Shocks Nation
The nation mourns the sudden death of Hon. Philip P. Barbour of Virginia a Supreme Court associate justice. He died in his sleep after a cheerful evening and had previously served in Congress including a term as Speaker.
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Judge Barbour
National Intelligencer
Philip P. Barbour
Virginia
Supreme Court
Congress
House of Representatives
House
Foreign News Signals Uncertainty Across Europe
The report notes unsatisfactory foreign intelligence and rising unrest in France. Officials fear compromising with the people by halting war preparations, keeping military power at current levels and unsettling European cabinets. Depression in commerce and finance follows this atmosphere of caution.
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Europe
France
Steam Packet Wilmington Engine Breaks Gib at Sea
The Steam Packet Wilmington broke the gib connecting the cranks and band on the engine while 15 miles north of Georgetown. The engine became useless and buckets were removed from the wheels before the vessel was put under canvass.
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Wilmington
Marshall
U. S
Georgetown
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