A Tale of Temperance and Economic Woe
Two clerks Edward and George discuss money and ambition in a mercantile house. Edward, earning a thousand a year, contemplates salary rise and domestic constraints. A visit to George's home reveals a humble family life, prompting Edward to reform his spending after a temperance pledge leads to marriage and improved fortune.
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George
Edward
Edo
Ahia
Ient
Henas
Raiheg Tandue
Wes
Ead George
Sam
Tven
Hertoshara
Abare
Broadway
Tabernacle
Julie Ee
American Institute speech extols tariffs and domestic industry
Gen T lauds the American Institute as a champion of national industry and wages, argues tariffs protect labor from European pauperism, and highlights rapid growth in cotton factories, iron trades, and domestic crafts while praising American invention and exports.
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Gen.t
Europe
Prince of New York
Vermont
Rene
Sylvania, &C
Rivera
Plains
Curtis
Glass Works
Brooklyn
al Ber
Georgia
Pennessee
Charleston
Gang Ifile
New Hampshire
Lowell
England
United Sites
Acr
Pierce
Squires
Knos
Indies
Labouteang
Mills
Palton-st
Sam
Delancy-st
Baytey
Paris
Alcock
Emmet Moore
Ray Gay
Hans, Plaumbe
Anthony & Edwards
Gavitt
Brady
Gen. T
Roussel
Conroy
Atovater Company
Moody & Dade
Renwick
Great Britain
United States
Unites States
McLane letters signal looming war over Oregon dispute
Correspondence from Washington indicates Mr McLane may push for a hard line on Oregon, with claims war with England possible if the U S does not concede. The piece notes McLane’s dissatisfaction with instructions, hints at his likely return home, and critiques U S domestic issues including press suppression, anti liberty actions in Kentucky, and calls for reform.
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Tam
Bir. McLane
Maryland
United States
Oregon
England
McLane
Baltimore and Oho
Grst
London
Great Britain
Fesenn Lewis
Cowper
Kentuckey
C. M.gray
Kentucky
Col. Davenport
U. S
Jefferson
Olsep
God
Jons
Baihaat
Agate
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Marshall, Michigan
Edsward
Edgand
Orata
Tevill
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