Fragments of a Sea Disaster and a Vital Dream
A vivid maritime nightmare unfolds aboard a ship struck by lightning during a violent storm. Crew and passengers fight fire, floods, and despair as boats are lowered and a magazine explosion threatens all. The tale ends with the narrator waking from a home scene, tethered to a mischievous family prank.
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Davie’s Stump Speech Highlights Turnpike Foresight
In Kentucky Mr Davie rebukes a lawmaker who backed a turnpike bill before election then supported its veto and later opposed it again in the House. The speaker denounces the flip flopping ally as a fickle supporter who wavered on a crucial measure.
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What is a Gentleman in the City and Field
Excerpts reflect on coon hunting dogs and humane conduct. A crowd demands blood when a dog misbehaves while a London style moral discusses living as a citizen and aiding strangers. A witness proclaims not a profession equals being a gentleman.
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Prospectus of the Athenaum Cincinnati Opens for Academical Work
The Athenaum in Cincinnati announces the opening of its academical operations at the start of October. It argues education as a social good, outlines duties of directors, and asserts religious liberty while requiring joint religious participation for orderly conduct. It emphasizes moral formation, love of truth, and a balanced schedule of study and recreation.
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Athenaeum College Prospectus As Founded by Rt. Rev. Dr. Fenwick
The prospectus outlines a college course embracing Greek and Latin authors both historians and poets, Hebrew, Spanish, French and English languages, mathematics, reading, writing, geography and globes. It lists board, tuition, and extras including music and languages, with details on rasculations. It notes the Natural and Experimental Philosophy course to begin when European apparatus arrives and an extra charge for instruments.
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Parkinsons new patent mills improve grinding efficiency
A dated note from August 17 1831 reports an examination of A L Parkinsons improved patent mills used at Milan and Norwalk. The examiner confirms observed grinding and believes the mills offer public value despite smaller 24 inch stones. The observer notes increased motion and pressure compensate for lighter stones and mentions favorable erection and repair costs.
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Norwalk
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Id. Merry
Milan
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