Reform of Hickory and Jacksons Presbyterian Conversion
A Philadelphia bulletin correspondent recounts Gen. Andrew Jackson’s journey to Presbyterianism at the Hermitage. Dr. Edgar poses the forgiveness question. Jackson agrees reluctantly for enemies, not political foes, then reads the Bible and considers becoming a ruling elder. His deathbed remark on Calhoun reveals his continued fiery temper.
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Philadelphia Bulletin
Gen. Jackson
Tom Marshall
Edgar
Nashville
Hermitage
Dr. Edgar
Presbyterian Church
Old Hickory
Lord Jesus Christ
Jackson
Calhoun
Senator Calhoun
South Carolina
Haman
Andrew Jackson
Heaven
Clerical Play Stages The Conversion of England in Canterbury
Clergymen gathered in a large Canterbury hall to view Rev Henry Cresswell’s ecclesiastical drama The Conversion of England. The ten tableau piece covered Augustine’s arrival and Kent mission, with impressive Forum Rome scenes and a Canterbury welcome. Proceeds will aid Canterbury cathedral restoration.
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Canterbury
Henry Cresswell
England
London Standard
Arles
Dean Farrar
Benson
Rome
Gregory
Augustine
Ethelbert
Thanet
British Museum
Kent
Honest Shoe Dealer Repeats Old Debt Settlement
A Springfield shoe dealer who failed in 1875 and settled with creditors for 50 cents on the dollar has now paid the remaining several thousand dollars after twenty two years. He seeks anonymity and says much of the repayment was earned at the shoemaker’s bench.
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Boston Transcript
Springfield
It Was Spite She Married Him Says Cincinnati Enquirer
A Cincinnati Enquirer report quotes a spouse claiming the marriage was entered into for spite. The remark raises questions about motive and legitimacy in the union.
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George Billings
Cincinnati Enquirer
The Poet and Critic Exchange in Harlem Life
A brief Harlem Life item notes a playful exchange where a critic asks which poem is best and the poet replies she has not read that one yet. The vignette captures a witty back and forth reflecting literary culture.
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Harlem
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