Indian summer sorrow and peril on the lake voyage
The narrative blends reflective verse on summer’s fading beauty with a shipboard rescue drama on Lake Erie. Honest John Magant commands the Buffalo to Erie packet as fire breaks out, passengers crowd for lifeboats, and a heroic sailor dies at the wheel while the captain exhorts women to safety and all to faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Magnant
John
Thames
Lake
Ure
Buffalo
Lake Erie
Adare
Erie
Almerica
Jersey
Thrysi
Jeney
John Maynand
Tanya
Truy
Dick Fletcher
Joh Maynard
Tand
Helsman
Apeakfo
Maynard
Seoke
Jule Maynard
Slavery Debate and Nebraska Bill Divide Union Men
Rae Daly of Union Men condemns abolitionist tactics and calls for careful handling of the Nebraska bill and territorial admission. He argues extending slavery is preferable to civil war, denounces fanatical abolitionists, names political consequences, and urges voters to reject their candidates at the ballot box in Union County.
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Colley Cibber
Varia
Penda
Ton
Guttt
Tour
Peteessinge
Gene Perous
Diemon Kitnet
Cael
Ile
Theresore
Fiall
Jong
Paris
Rome
Calillas
Nebraska
Uritish
Willy
United States
New York
Virginia
Kanaay
Iasno
Methag
Snes
New York Mirna Whig
Tictiol
Diunion
Raf
Amerivan Union
Betas
Saratoga
Meir Retina
Gevenor
Senate
Texas
Etiel
Oman
Aerel
Controversial U S Senator Speech Sparked Chicago Row
A verbose excerpt from a Chicago Tribune correspondent recounts why a United States Senator faced opposition and possible denial of a hearing amid fierce abolitionist pressure. The piece traces arguments back to the Nebraska crisis, warns of Union dissolution, and recalls memory of 1817 stances on slavery while urging restraint and fidelity to constitutional rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chivas Xu
New York
7Ribune
Witell
Benatar
United States
Chicago
Donatas Tetas
Ula Motel
Patghis
Te Nebragha Hill
Old Papers and the Charm of Forgotten News
A meditation on the lasting value of old newspapers and their ads, editorials, and letters. The piece recalls how faded issues reveal history, memories, and community events, with mentions of prized items like Shakespeare editions, the Charte oak, and historic gatherings tied to public life.
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Dourdais
Saan Edith of
Mitton
Mie
Telva
Obb
Hvar
Ehip
Nater
Toalay
National Whigs Split as Coalitionists Rise in Indiana
A 19th century political column denounces Castillanists and NebraskA policy splits among Indiana National Whigs. It argues abolitionist influence and Coalitionist success threaten the union, urging unity against anti-Nebraska elements. It predicts enemies will be overpowered by united anti-slavery forces and coalition victories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Infantiana
Hants
Fillmore
Abolition Party
Mushville
Mittsburgh
Missouri
Fordhess
Willmere
North
Coalisionista
Thasorang Courtship and political sermons in one page
A fragmented colonial era page recounts a courtship tale about devotion and sacrifice amid economic misfortune, paired with lengthy political essays debating party principles, religious influence, and wartime sentiment. The piece references a South woman and a physician, then pivots to Democratic critiques of Temperance, abolitionists, and foreign intrigue.
Nothing in it a warning from Baltimore church leaders
An extended dispatch brims with editorial and sermon like rhetoric from Baltimore clergy condemning secular politics and urging faithful conduct under the Constitution. It rails against civil strife, pleads for peace and obedience to civil authorities, and laments editorials that spark discord while urging unity in faith and law.
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Reurich
Ieee
Baltimore
Archbieite Optus
United States
Ador
Eve Arkenzais
New York
Christ
Pentilener
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Hamilton Telegraph
DY Barker & McCormick
Jun
Jay
Wight
Welsmiyn
Lake Bell
Che Hamilton Telegraph
Basin Stereat
South Side
Suasion
Ali
Wildsevel
Euny Nanairers
Pate
Ntrauape
Thomasville
Waterman
James Hishtower
Becaus
Isedun
Neishbor
Hin
Anne
Janeteer
Jady
Keetee
Atagisinite
Procemdil
la Loved
Rendecvona
Hero
Wheeler
Berg
Jane
Rae Daly
Hamilton
Chiesgo
Ain Sapers
Une
LW. Stuart
Tima
Hartherd
Stuart
Metrotpany
Neptune
Thomas’ Company
Walt
Goa
Iselles
Russa
Lam
Ohio
Vin
Fepwesen
Tyance
Ohig
Kanate
Meracrate
Laother
Narial Matchen
Constantia
Oanege
Mneta
Dean Swiftail
jVastoral Leder Cron
Jienvicls
Feu
Haitert
Eberly
Walash
Kankakes
Tan Kasai Stirt
Kansig
Kert Lovett
Philialelphis
Rewter
Pamiar
Qatar
New Ireland
Miek Bond
Reynard
Tiemann
Ee Lee
Atrutneis
Washington
Var
Enre
Walt Non
Morten
Gecitiata
A.W. Bilder
Coates Willidiize
Titel
aHlalor
Howe
Theo
Ratnoan Das
Syag
Congress
Verdanmenhaut
Diy Inkge
Phen Po
Covain
Regihis Hig
Oself
Buttato
Vaucennes University
State of
Supreme jCours
Dudoh
Nollins
Fabens
Bin
Abe
Ee Ly Ata Fadiany
David van Alstyne
David
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Ulan
San
Manchester
Uecfal
Aidis Criion
Hlettstein
Wdnsighters
Hue
Brehives
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