Haunting London tale of a heroic operation and love
Extract recounts a dramatic 18th century surgery in which a young woman undergoes removal of a large tumor. Two blood donors, her lovers, donate to save her life. she survives the operation but dies days later from cholera. She farewellingly blesses the donors, then dies in church. The narrative shifts to the life of Lackington the bookseller and widowhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowanculn
Theiyletons
Ana Dempsey Avoirsant
Ie Indy
Ito Ving
Mr. Moody
Eccentric Lady Refuses Marriage In Church Scene
A correspondent recalls a lively tale of a renowned beauty in her green old age by the Exe. A gallant officer pressed his suit but the bride declared I will not. The clergyman questioned the vow as the ceremony began and the bride insisted on resisting marriage.
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Exe
Aiden
Mars
Vegetable Silk and Wool From West Indies Fibres
The essay discusses Asclepias Minor as vegetable silk from the West Indies and Bombax itin for shin row fibers. It notes cultivation improves yield and fiber quality, potential growth in Louisiana and Florida, with pods maturing in four to fourteen months and fibers rivaling silk and Thibet wool in fineness and strength. The commentary references Lyons manufacturers evaluating the wool-like material.
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Martinique
West Indies
U.states
Louisiana
Lyons
Florida
N. Y
Georgetown American ends first volume and personal link
In a November 18, 1840 note from Georgetown South Carolina the editor announces the demise of the first volume of the Georgetown American and his departure from the paper. He cites irregular output, flawed printing, and a lack of advertising patronage as discouraging factors, while expressing effort to avoid offending readers.
Paper Chief Passes Torch Amid Change in Ownership
Wa Crampman relinquishes control of a periodical citing impertinent jealousy and rough workmanship. He praises advertising support, urges continued patronage, and passes responsibility to Evans Warenviay Esar as successor in a move to sustain the publication's public convenience.
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Evsazer Warenviay Esar
Crrapman
Public dinner in Charleston aides Calhoun declines
John C. Calhoun declined a public dinner in Charleston citing aversion to exhibitions and private interests before his imminent trip to Washington. Delegates from the Pee Dee Agricultural Society prepare for a Columbia meeting on the fourth Monday of the month. Debate over weather and river conditions notes the Pee Dee’s low water and Anson’s voyage. Judge O Neall spoke on temperance at the Methodist church, praised yet lengthy. Gen William H Harrison elected U S President by a large majority. forthcoming state vote tallies promised.
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Charleston
John C. Calhoun
Washington
Thedee Dee Agricultural Society
State Agricultural Society
Columbia
Planters Club
Presentments by Georgetown Grand Jury 1340
The Georgetown District Grand Jury found the jail ruinous with unsecured windows letting prisoners escape. They praised Judge O Neall for traffic reform thoughts and noted intemperance harms in town and district including slave unrest. They urged the Legislature to fix the three quart law and curb evasion practices. Charles Alston foreman. Georgetown November 9, 1340.
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Grand Jury
Georgetown
O’neall
Charles Alston
Return Of The President Steam Ship Sails Amid Rumors Of Distress
An early 19th century scene reports a large British steamer seen off the coast causing public speculation. Telegraph updates indicate the President steam ship returned three miles off the West Bank with a disabled wheel after a reported storm. Passengers included 535 aboard and $160,000 in specie. Local bankers and merchants arranged London plans for resumed specie payments, now jeopardized by delays and market disruption. The Acadia departed Boston, bound for Liverpool, with expectations the President would follow, though confusion and rumor persisted about its fate.
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Sra
Ione
Coluaia
Briana
Urok
Ierv
Telegraph Bulletin
President
West Bank
Jaudon
Brown
Alsop
U. S. Bank
London
Kavland
Wayland
Hagland
Acadia
Boston
Liverpool
Resolutions on Death of Benjamin Biliont Msquire
The Eastern Circuit records deep regret at the death of Benjamin Biliont Msquire a young associate and valued member. The court and bar honor his talents modest character and hopeful career and express sympathy with his family. The resolutions request publication in Georgetown and Charleston and demand inscription of these notes on the court minutes. November 11 1840.
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Benjamin Evvoort
Court of Common Pleas
Benjamin
Biliont Msquire
Georgetown
Charleston
Willian W. Harllee
Sir. Harllee
John Belton O'Neall
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Exeter
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City of
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Taunton
Somersetshire
Georgetown, S. C
THE
Pee Dee
M&aday
Wm. H. Harrison
United States
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