Wooden leg tales and a Boston sensation of the period
A long, humorous reminiscence recounts a veteran with a prosthetic limb who survives war wounds and social adventures in Boston. Mischief with Beau Babbleton, Crackabout, and Miss Tiftaffery leads to a celebrated reveal and a ruined match amid bustling 19th century society.
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Tam
Plattsburgh
Montreal
Boston
Walter
Beau Habbieton
Joe Crackabout
Beau Babbleton
Crackabout
Beau
Mr. C
Duffy
Richard
Mr. Crackabout
Mr. Babbleton
Kartshorn
Fletcher Webster Explores China From Macao to Canton
Mr Webster’s address draws on his China visit detailing Macao’s layout and temples then contrasts Catholic and Buddhist practices. He describes imperial governance, local customs, and a dramatic magistrate led watch recovery illustrating China’s bureaucratic reach.
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Fletcher Webster
China
New York Tribune
Webster
Laves
Carmacens
Confucius
Landia
Macao
Canton
Whampoa
Russia
Earth
Heaven
Kincaid
Arva
Tandemu
New York
St. Joseph Register
Horrors of Opium Eating Averting a Youthful Downfall
A critic from India warns of opium’s terrible grip, detailing rapid decline to death, physical ruin, and mental collapse. The piece contrasts opium’s misery with education earned by steady effort using limited means and perseverance.
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India
Steamboat Supper Etiquette Scene From A Curious Tale
A past incident aboard a steamboat shows exaggerated fashion and extreme politeness. A refined looking man uses his knife to spread butter, provoking a disdainful reaction from a lady. He then offers dried beef, which she ingests before a loud rebuke from another man. The scene ends with both parties blushing from embarrassment.
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Waitah
Jonathan
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Test Unity
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Locus
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Williams County
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Imamarinds
Islea
Wooster & Dewaille
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New England Galaxy
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Old
Derryfield
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Black Court
Massachusetts
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