Poem and Portraits of Martha Washington in Virginia Years
A reflective, historical sketch contrasts a lamenting lover’s poetry with a detailed revival of Martha Washington’s life. It traces her marriage to Custis, her role at Mount Vernon, and her steadfast, devout conduct alongside George Washington, highlighting her public duties, household management, and devotion through war, peace, and bereavement. The piece culminates in praise of her Christian fidelity as central to her lasting reputation.
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Washington
Williamsburg
Col. Costs
Lady of
Mount Vernon
Martha Curtis
Boston
Anks of the Potomac
Tim
Valley Forge
Morristown
Pattyn
Lady Washington
Cornwallis
Turon
Col
John Custis
Yorktown
Virginia House
Gen. Washington
Leyuy
Martha Washington
Marshall
Notable Virginia Assembly Tale of Martha Washington in 1745
In Williamsburg in early winter 1745 the Virginia House of Burgesses saw famous visitors and a striking young beauty, Martha Washington, admired for her beauty and charm. Col. Custis, a prominent Arlington figure, attended sessions with his son Daniel Parke Custis, while local society discussed the captivating debutante and the aura of courtly plenitude she radiated.
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Martha Darulridge
Withamstorch
Pucu
Patnuukesy
Winnie
Guce
Danter
Felienty
Rome
Col
Washington
Williiamsburgh
Dyin
Braddock
Monongahela
Bert
Cme 2
Gouch
Williamsburg
Aua
Tor
Temple of Truth
Col. Custis
John Custis
Arlington
Williamsburgh
Dame
Parke Custis
Widow Tricks Cobbler to Write Fake Will
An English widow, fearing loss of her late husband’s estate, arranges a fake will with a cobbler who pretends to be the dying man. A lawyer is summoned, questions reveal the widow’s plan, and the cobbler exposes the ruse, sharing the estate rather than granting the widow sole benefit. The tale concludes with a satire on overly elaborate pleading and social vanity.
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An An Bor Cient
London
Are Nut
Chareacter
Naples Flames and Yankee Wit at Niagara Falls
A Cincinnati Gazette correspondent recalls an Naples anecdote about Vecuvins blasting light and smoke, a Neapolitan taunting an American traveler with an American dam that could extinguish it in five minutes, and a lighthearted APA love letter ending with a dog yard joke.
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Niagara Falls
Cincinnati Gazette
Naples
Tts
America
Death by Swallowing Ring Reported in Baltimore
A Baltimore married woman died suddenly last Thursday from choking on a gold ring swallowed during a playful moment with her fiancé, later her husband. The incident followed years of pain as the ring remained lodged in her throat despite medical care. An earlier note recalls a 1654 Me Nai crossing disaster and a 1775 wreck on the same day, both involving a passenger named Hugh Williams.
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Baltimore
Hugh Wiliams
Menai
Hugh Williams
Land for Sale in Guernsey County and Other Notices
Public vendue set for March 9 1845 at the court door in Canbridee Guernsey county sells a tract in section 93 township 3 range 2 military district. Also mentions a Missouri Senate bill declaring a marriage null and void after a wedding joke incident.
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Guernsey
Saul
Phumestania
Johi McCurry
Joseph KR
Cad
Ull
McCurds, Caldwell& Co
George Launts
Vrew Bo Linn
Canbridee
Lowing
Guernsey County
Fusay
Noth West Quarter
Malitary
Zanesville Ouiey
Vigartes More
Les Mog
Lal Madar
Comiarnes
Ian Choad
Senate of
Missouri
Congrave
Warner
Elizabeth Crocket
Massacre Report: One Hundred Mormons Killed
A report from Illinois and Iowa papers claims a Mormon party testing Nauvoo for settlement near the Pinery along the Mississippi was massacred after a dispute with French traders and allied Indians. The Green Bay Republican reportedly confirms the tale.
Odd Family of Ipswich in a Century of Odd Events
A fragmented tale from Ipswich recounts the Odd Family living in the reign of Witham the Third. Peter and Rabah have seven sons Solomon Reger James Mathew Jonas David Ezekiel, each marked by unusual traits and misfortune. The story narrates deaths, injuries, and peculiar fates across years 1701 1703 170% 1723 with drowning and battlefield wounds.
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Witham
Great Britain
Ipswich
Suffolk
Peter
Rabah
Solomon
Reger
James
Mathew
Jonaz
David
Ezekiel
Roger
Jonas
Differnt Places
Vichames
Woman Arrested for Umbrella Theft in New York
An elderly woman dressed in a cloak and muff was brought to a New York police station after attempting to steal an umbrella. Hidden in her muff and clothing were various items including caps, a bat feather, gloves, spools of cotton, glass tumblers, and a collection of food and a book described as Bishop Onderdonk's trial.
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N. York
Bishop Onderdonk
Ottoman Bible Ban Moves Through Greek Patriarch
The Greek Patriarch condemns the Bible in Turkey urging bishops to prohibit purchase reading or sale of anti religious anti government works within their dioceses. He warns Christians to avoid Old Testament publications and other controversial texts to preserve morals and political order.
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Turkey
Long-serving clergyman's 62-year pastorate noted in Stamford
The Stamford Advocate recalls Rev Daniel Smith of the Congregational Church serving 62 years with 601 baptisms 355 weddings and 6038 sermons. It notes his assistant Mr Alford and that all 77 members are now deceased. It also mentions the Queen of the West carrying 125000 in gold from New York and bank specie down by eight million versus last year.
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Stamford
Daniel Smith
Congregational Church
Alford
West
New York
Lesa
Hsad
Ohio
Statesman
Great Match Race Set For May On Union Course
A major match race in New York between Peytonia of the South and Fashion, worth 20000 with 10000 aside, over four miles and repeat on Union Course, Long Island. Peytonia defeated Blue Dick recently. Fashion is a renowned challenger with strong backers. Also a false tale claims President Tyler bought a cradle, but he remains at the old farmhouse.
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New York
Peytonia
Fashion
Union
Long Island
New Oreleans
America
Iep
Tyler
John
Robert
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