Briscoe's South Pole Discovery Reported by Tasmanian Press
Long excerpted tale recounts Captain Briscoe in the brig Tula and cutter Lively discovering land near 47 31 E 66 30 S, named Adelaide Island and Graham's Land, with descriptions of ice, mountains, and a first landing at a spacious bay as Enderby’s Land is charted and reported to the Royal Geographical Society. The piece also surveys political opinions of General Harrison, citing Senate actions and abolition debates.
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Hobart Town
Briscoe
Tula
London
South Pole
T'ula
Lively
Messrs. Enderby
Enderby’s Land
S. E
Adelaide Island
Notorious prisoner escapes fate after botched suicide
The New Orleans Bulletin reports a convicted thief in the city jail who, after trial on Saturday for a negro stealing charge, attempted suicide by slashing his throat on Sunday. The method failed. he is expected to recover and escape harsher punishment.
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Dr. Ares
New Orleans
Political clash over bank stance echoed by Virginia senator
The Wonderful Plain notes Senator Rives of Virginia praised Harrison as opposed to a United States Bank while Gov. Gayle claimed Harrison favored it. The piece comments on wide gaps among leaders about their candidate’s positions and questions how party members can know the truth.
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Wonderful Plain
Rives
Virginia
Harrison
United States Bank
Gayle
Gen. H
Mavion
Ala
General Harrisonand the election current favoring Hasti Bon
Amid ongoing state elections the text notes a strong current toward General Harrison and Hasti Bon, highlighting their past victory and character as influencing public sentiment. The fragment suggests a political mood shift in favor of these figures and pieces together implications for the era’s political landscape.
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Hasti- Bon
Vietory
Louis Philippe at Home and Palace Guard Reforms
The Paris Commerce describes intensified security around Louis Philippe and the palace. The king is called a barricade king as guards and patrols tighten, with soldiers reportedly terrified by the stricter precautions.
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Louis, Phillippe
France
Paris
Louis‘Philippe
Siege readiness of Paris palace guards described in detail
A Paris report details extensive security around the Louvre and Tuileries with loaded arms, nightly patrols, and concealed defenses. It notes 3,000 to 4,000 troops, secret police networks, live telegraph lookouts, and reinforced entrances to deter foreign and internal threats.
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Guivive
Louvre
Louis XV
Rue de Rivoli
Rue St.-Honore
Place Des Pyramids
Ministry of Finance
Quai d'Orsay
Pavilion de l’Horloge
Loniz
Louis Philippé
Pont Royal
Garriages
Louis Philipdé
Seelaio
Pastry power and royal beauty in English star tale
A fragment from a spirited column notes the notion of beauty as a divine right for an English star, cheekily elevating pastry culture and fashion as defining power. The piece hints at a persona named Judius embracing charm over tyranny.
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Jullius
Wortan
Judius
Patriot Responds to Noble Sentiments in Boston Post
A Boston Post item records that patriots heartily respond to noble sentiments. The brief notes a public display of unity and enthusiasm reflected in local commentary and civic mood.
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Boston ‘Post
Public meeting in Charleston on Jewish persecutions
A Charleston gathering on September 28 expressed horror at Eastern Jewish cruelties in Damascus and Rhodes, denounced torture for coercion, and urged impartial trials and civil religious liberty. It urged sending resolutions to foreign consuls and representatives. Weather notes and health of town goods follow.
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Charleston
Alto
Damascus
Syria
Rhodes
East
Great Bahain
Ip. G. Ema
Discovery of an Antarctic Continent Prompts Controversy
Fragmented report recounts Lieut Wilkes and an exploring squadron claiming discovery and possession of a southern landmass. The text notes conflicting accounts, alleged expeditions, and violence against settlers, including murders and attacks near New Liver and Kort Balee, with fort defenses and casualties.
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Magazim
Diei
Wilkes
Ak Rach
Lieut
William
Pourth
Great Butaviay
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John Randolph
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Shelby
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Us States
Niles’ Register
Ohio
Abolition Society
WM. H. Harrison
Joan Owen
North Carolina
Ogg
Gen
Joseph L. Williams
Georgetown
Atalantic
Kort Balee
Dordale
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