Entering the Holy Land on a Biblical Route to Hebron and Bethlehem
Harriet Bartineau chronicles a dawn crossing from the desert into the land of Jesus as the party traces Moses and David era landmarks toward Hebron and Bethlehem. She notes ruined towns, ancient wells, and growing gardens highlighting how the landscape once thrived in biblical days and how pilgrims imagine Christ’s footsteps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Land
Egypt
Arabia
Moses
Dead Sea
Nebo
Jesus
Christ
He Yon
Jerusalem
Thand
Aarge
Lrge
Hebron
John the Baptist
Bethlehem
Machpelah
Abraham
H.getulerem
Zion
David
Weil
Judah
England
Bethlehem and Jerusalem Journey Through Historic Imagery
A narrator describes arriving at Bethlehem and Jerusalem, detailing Convent of St. Elias, the star in the marble floor, and the view of Zion, the Dead Sea, and the Mosque of Omar. The piece blends religious reflection with travel impressions and historic associations from the Holy Land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem
Palestice
Lev
Jerusalem
St. Elias
Jesus
Roth
Boaz
Joseph
Mary
Christ
Jordan
Rachel
Convent of
Elias
Dead Sea
Convent of Elias
Zico
Judas
Rephiam
Zion
David
Gihon
Hianain
Solomon's Pool
Jis
Jehosaphat
Jaffa
Battle of Churubusco Opens War’s Final Phase
Washington Union reports dispatches from Vera Cruz describe the August 31 1847 battle near Mexico City with Santa Anna at the Mexican front. The account notes heavy combat the day the capital’s gates were reached and hints a peace settlement may follow. The armistice terms grant ceasefire within thirty leagues, freedom for exchanges, and protections for prisoners and civilians as negotiations proceed.
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A. Quitman
U.S. A
Smith
Washington
Churubusco
Mexico
New Orleans
Vera Cruz
Vena Cruz
Santa Anna
Cal. Wilson
Trist
James Buchanan
Paredes
Valencia
Toluca
Wa. L. Manor
Washington City
Tam
Herrera
Conte
Geo. Mora Y Vitlamil
Ainsiain
Ser
Arroyo
Legation
United States
Scott
Winfield Scott
Antonio Ispez de Santa Anna
Mexican Republic
Tacubaya
Amenea
United Mexican States
City
Contreras
Charabesco
Scou
Kendall
Battles Near Mexico City Report From Tacubaya Mail
Editorial correspondence from Tacubaya reports the U S siege advances toward Mexico City. Gen Worth and Gen Scott push from San Augustin through Challco and San Antonio, with heavy artillery exchanges and several Mexican batteries silenced by Col Riley and others. The army gains ground despite fierce resistance and rough terrain.
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Proryune
Tacubaya
Mexico
Scott
Duncan
Chaco
San Augustine
Worth
Pillow
Quitman
Buena Vista
Vienta de Cordova
Ayusta
Santa Cruz
Twiggs
Chalco
Santa Anna
P.f.smith
Galt
Tua Noqui
la Navia
Augustin
Kochimilco
Sai
Worth ‘Wes
City
Meyers
Smith
Turnbull
Mason
Blake
San Antonio
Thornton
2D.dragoons
Jonathan Kitzwals
Garland
Carrera
Clark
Lee
Kearay
11Th Infantry
Graham
San Angel
Contreras
Sam
Antonio
Noor
San Augustin
Valencia
Coutiers
Gen. Worth
Twigss
P. T. Smith
Cal. Riley
Magruder
Callendar
Ordnance Department
Lieut
Jokingnn
1St Artillery
Megruder
Callender
Cadwallader
Col. Riley
Pierce
Shields
Riley
Harney
Pedregal
Also Mentioned on This Page
Haven
the People’s Journal
the Holy Land
Harriet Bartineau
HURON
Preston, Printers and Proprietors
Norwalk
Huron County
Bos
Ciss
Stone
Mill Creek
Mr. Stone
Cincinnati
Gazete
Senate
Senate Journal
Brough
Locofoco Party
House
Auditor of State
County Board of Equalization
iMen
U. S. Journal
Ders
Nac
Orleans Picayune
U.S
Mary Kingsland
John Davis
Iendall
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