The Orphan Daughter Or The Reward Of Merit
The story follows Helen Olcott an orphan daughter of a governor and her bond with Mary Bowers at a boarding school. Julia Moreton's pride fades after learning Helen’s wealthy status, leading to changes in friendships and eventual marriage outcomes reflecting lessons on respect and class.
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Saturday Courier
Hirten Oucorr
Julia Moreton
Mary Bowers
Mary
Helen
Miss Moreton
Julia Horeton
Congratu
Olcott
Miss Olcott
Washington
New England
Ship of the Line Pennsylvania
Poetic exhortation urging the American shipPennsylvania to sail and defend liberty and commerce, pledging devotion to the flag. The piece invokes national pride, maritime power, and the duty of brave seamen to protect the nation’s honor against tyranny and piracy. Dated July 19, 1837, in PuItapeornia.
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Penn
Puitapeornia
Benevolence and courtship in a short tale and a Maine farm note
A benevolent widows relief tale centers on David Wentworth whose quiet generosity wins the hand of a wealthy young lady. The piece shifts to a Maine farming reflection urging stronger agricultural focus, practical farming growth, and the need for investment in land, processing, and rural prosperity.
A Rare Character At Jamaica Wealthy Man with Unusual Rules
An elderly Jamaica resident of over 80 leads a curious life. He shuns currency, accepts only specie, and lends mortgage money at five percent, while never taking more than he deems its value. He owns land sold for nine acres at 1000 per acre with strict terms, and pays with small sums placed with heirs. He is described as shrewd, prosperous, and steadfast in his unconventional justice. The piece notes his age, health, and stern adherence to personal rules, amid other anecdotes of his finances and reputation.
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Davenport
Thomas Davenport
Vermont
Brandon
Rutland Co
Fallon
Farraday
Sturgeon
England
Ofsted
Copenhagen
Moile
Sweden
Hare
Henry
America
Ampere
France
Watt
Ark- Wright
Fulton
Silliman
Bardon
Crown Point
Lake Champlain
Mr D
Albany
Middlebury College
Troy
David
Maine
Landor
Ityand
Imen
Jamaica
Tacinien
Atrimml
V. S. Times
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William E. Fappan
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Carib Sea
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Afric
Sulote
David Wentworth
Gazette
Indy
Genesee
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