Grignon the Conjuror of the Plains in California
A first person account recounts meeting Grignon during a westward journey to California. Facing hostile Plains Indians, Grignon tames them with feats resembling mesmerism and sleight of hand, loading pistols from his throat and conjuring spirits, while steering his party to safety and earning lasting fame as a renowned magician in California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grignol
California
Plains
Oie
American
Iis
Wales
Grignon
Indiana
Chillock
Indisn
Nord Grignon
Gre
Grigeon
Indies
Tadian
Lau
Cath Matt
Sar Francisco
Golden State
Temperance Column Warns Against Alcohol’s Harmful Legacy
A temperance column cites Dr Brown and other authorities on alcoholism’s heredity and effects. It quotes the British Psychological Journal and London physician Dr Elam, noting how drinking weakens nerves and passes damage through generations, with a Washington murderer admitting whisky’s role in his act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Brown
British Psychological Journal
Delvin
Elam
London
Duels and temperance zeal stain a community scene
An account details a duel where Clinton wounds Swartwouth after multiple shots while a spectator notes the lack of fear and resolve. A pious lady enlists boys to attend church, and a temperance sermon denounces liquor as a killer of souls. A Philadelphia meeting highlights the journalistical role in temperance reform.
The Royal Wedding Revealed In A Dated Account
An excerpt from the Tridune letter offers a vivid but imperfect description of the Royal Wedding in England. It notes the bride’s nervous poise, the audience of nobles, the altar ceremony, two bishops officiating, and the queen giving away the bride. The piece describes the bouquet exchange, the ring, the kiss, and the royal procession after the service.
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England
Tridune
Hars
Senta
Dois
London
Winchester
Brown
Oxford
Wilberforce
Church of England
Princeas
Marquis
Teading
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Indiana Progress
Philadelphia Street
Imdiard
Indiana County
MW. Birkman
Eichter
Trauna
A. Mouginas
Attornet-At- Law
Indians House
lodisne-Pe
Ecaibal A
Zoku N. Banks
I Lyon
Otlee
Adulkwent
Jeipkta and
Mateaiax
Olly W. Wie
FR Wsok
Bir
Attorneys AT Law
Exdiana
Paspelos
Best Cirmor Street
Indiaka
A. White & Boyle
Attobreneys-At-Law
Hildebrands Drug Store
Adecade
Chiarts
Leveno
South Third Street
Philadelphia
Raw & Penror
AD Megal
Wuality and
Adelphea
Weir & Gibson, Arm
Anc
Atorneye and Counsslors
Wssth Avenue
Wos
Pittsburgh
M.D
Kinter’s Hotel
Tadiaka
Wwe
M_ STEWART
E. Jamison
Pmt
Ldelpria
Sorv
Handy, Brenner & CO
la Voreien Ax
Benjamin IL
C. Moorhead
Elie Pepe Berstehere
Grignos
Temperance
Geaby
Washington
Tald'be
Sraffid
Grady
de Witt Clinton
Swartwout
Riker
Clinton
Smith
Swartwouth
Mr. Smith
Dr. Guthrie
Festus
Uuine
Dr. Howanp
Scribners Monthly
America
Maine
e.Marquis
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