Sampson's House Tale From New Orleans
A curious pedestrian tale from New Orleans recounts Mr Smith’s two day journey along a road filled with Sampsons. He stops at Sampson inns for meals and lodging, only to realize every house bears the same name and wonder at the mirage of sameness before finally returning home in disbelief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret B. Low
Wiesbeth M. Low
Winnebago Portage
Wisconsin
Clark and Jones
Fort Winnebago
Winnelago Portage
Portage
Gideon Low
Audi Aule
Clark & Jones
Mortgagres
du Frain & Burnin
District Court
Pewaceory
Wiconsx
Seferson County
Erastus Iolmes
Smith
Mr. Smith
John Smith
Sampson
Traversle
Laat
Mr. Sampson
Sampsons
Waltr Sixco
Pratares
Kendall
New Orleans Picayune
Santa Fe
Mexico
Prairies
Cross Timbers
Red River
Tre Conmenron Tsail
North Stamford
Conn
MV. Observer
House of God
Fuller
Buffet
Gol
The Tragic Romance of Sarah Curran
In a 1842 narrative, Sarah Curran mourns Robert Emmet before his death in a Dublin dungeon. Emmet’s final interview with Curran reveals mutual devotion despite societal scorn, culminating in a promise to meet in another world. Curran endures exile and social pressure, while a brave officer’s suit is rebuffed. she later dies, heartbroken, in Sicily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Emmet
Miss Curran
Emmet
Yeaward
Sicily
Wisconsin Enquirer dispute over press and possession
A letter from Charles C. Sholes defends his actions in a Madison press dispute involving the Wisconsin Enquirer office. Sholes asserts a valid assignment to George Hyer, detailing payment failures, replevin, and anticipated office transfer provisions. He accuses the Enquirer publisher of idle accusations and questions the timing and authorship of libelous statements, insisting proper legal steps were followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shores
Hartisan
Sholas
George Hyer
Filthy Enquirer
Pyer
Io the Enquirer
Wistonian Enquirer
Thareof
Charles C. 'Sholes
Sholes
Enquirer
Legestuere
Shakelford
Madison
Shackleford
Hyer
Artolan
Knapp
Fitrang
Mr. Hyer
Doty’s Bully and Bee in Regency Row
A vivid local quarrel report accuses Alexander Botkin of seizing the role of Regency Bully after a street clash among factions in Doty's town. The piece mocks his threats and urges Governor to curb the bully, while noting rival figures and public reactions. The foreign news column covers Britain, China, and Afghanistan with brief dispatches and notices a village sale near Rock River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tibo
Alexander Botkin
Hercules
Supreme Court
Ovid
Dory
Janeeville
Septumbar
Rock River
Emai
Rock County
Sentinel
Noonan
the Couriur
Falen
Nuws
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Green Bay
Green Gay
Astor
Mosars
Mitchell & Irwin
Beat
Vermont
John F. Lesley
Wargarnt F. Low
Elimebath M. Low
Wiskonson
Clark
Jug
Henry Fons
Dans
Lave
Nouth
Cnel
Sven
Aeven
Wiskswain
Margaret F. Tow
Elleabeth
Berry Haney
Madiaon
Dane
Tivanty
Slland
Thie Notiae
Tane
Finan & Borxis
Awadinan
Janary
Peter ¥. Brown
Peter W. Brown
Sefran
Lucius
Barber
Dustriet
Jefferson County
George F. Markley Atty
Westes & Cucexen
Henry Clay
Ason
Ghichlain
Crheaus
Henry
Orleave Fivayane
Miy
Sarah Curran
Tus Strait
Ruoux
Iana
Tom Dorr
Hlf. Carr
W. W. Wyman
Winfeld Scott
Onventia
Doty
Cgnvict
China
Whampoa
Canton
Nipgpo
Jellaba
Ma. Avax
Adame
House of Representatives
United States
Secretary of State
Congress
Louisana
Thie
Eve
Senate
Sis
House of Repraecatives
Tha Levefoee
New York City
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