Emile Sandel and a Dutchman in Vienna
A lively German actress Emilie Sandel arrives in Hamburg with her mother and is pursued by Van Houbitz who plans marriage for money. The narrator recounts a failed suicide attempt after gambling debts and a crumbling finances, with a pistol misfire ending the scene as the pair discuss future plans in Vienna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homburg
Fraulein Eimifie Sandel
Green Room
Emilie
van Houbitz
Cannovier
Tiis
Van
Hesianbielis Sendel
Promising Learners From Humble Beginnings
The passage cites Adam Clarke and Enston D D as examples of youths deemed dull who grew into eminent men. Clarke struggled with spelling until eight, when a kind, encouraging teacher sparked his improvement, while Enston’s early quarrelling reversed into scholarly achievement, earning high regard as masters and scholars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Clarke
D. D
Lhe
Eoag Enston
Isaac
Trinity College
England
Energy and Mind in Human Potential
The piece contrasts energy with machine power, arguing a person’s worth lies in the mind’s directing force. It stresses that while nature provides abilities, true greatness comes from inner drive toward noble aims and continual improvement.
Schoolmasters and Printers in a Balancing View
A fragment notes praise for schoolmasters and printers as useful yet undervalued trades. It recalls a Welsh widow who died in Uties, leaving $2060 to Welsh associations and $290 to her father, while living frugally on twenty five cents weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mies Bienfoor Jones
Cny
Uties
Anid
Wales
Clay in national ground against Mexican War and annexation
Historic newspaper summary notes a Kentucky meeting led by Mr. Clay opposing expansion into new territories and the introduction of slavery. It praises Clay as a defender of national principles, discusses his possible presidential nomination, and reports on related political resolutions, editorials, and public reception. It also mentions recruiting troops in the village and a new Christo-New Year’s view by Wilson & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hame
Clay
United
Sintas
Kentucky
Uren
Chia
Crave Seecca
New York Tibune
Union
Lexington
Jet
Five Hundred Dollars Raised For County Poor Support
In Florida the Whigs are set to hold a majority in the Legislature by 8 to 14 seats. The U S Senate election hinges on the state constitutional amendment for biennial sessions, and John M. Berrien and Wm C. Dawson are named as U S Senators candidates in Georgia. Also noted is Dr J S Rose's Practical Treatise on the Lungs asserting consumption can be managed if treated early. price 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
U. S
J. S. Rose
W. H. Graham
Trilune Buildings
New York
Ang
London
Caledonia
Bank of Englands
Ireland
Department of Trade
Mondayia
Ferling
Propeller Phoenix Disaster Report Claims 200 Lost
An extensive report from the Detroit Free Press details the fire aboard the Propeller Phoenix near Sheboygan on a Sunday morning last week. About 80 cabin passengers and 150 Hollanders were lost, with crew and officers also perishing. The incident is described as the largest lake loss to date, with vast property damage and mournful consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Shetei'gan
Sheboygan
Delaware
Phoenix
West
Racine
Fink
Judy
Heith
Little Fort
Long
D. W. Kelley
J.C. Smith
N. Merrill
Capt
Swest
Donillle
M. W. House
Matic
H. Watts
A. G. Kelso
J. Moon
Firenan
Michael O'Brien
Porter
R. Watts
Mexican resistance cited after American movement near Puebla
From Mexico Pamavecraa Nov 21 The Picayune reports 400 Americans with property prepared to occupy Ve ra Cruz and neighboring towns Mexicans about 3000 pledge to resist The American expedition led by Gen Lane returned to Puebla from Atlioco with claim of success near Ai los co and pursuit of cannon losses Lane pushed 15 miles beyond Chiahuachia to recover cannons Carriages destroyed guns missing In Puebla Governor given protection to resume official duties under American army Lieut Chalmere Talbot and 91 US troops arrive Charleston after wreck of the ship Empire
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Pamavecraa
Picayune
Mountaina Orna
Leconte
Vera Cruz
Tropa
Lane
Puebla
Atlioco
Aody
Ailisco
Chiahuachia
Chalmere and Talbot
Edes
11H
Charleston
Murder in Puitapurm Carriage Ride Near Camden
Nov 22 ex Roberts, a former resident back of Camden, N J, was murdered that evening while driving home from Philadelphia. He sat in a wagon with a young woman who spoke in a strange manner during the journey, and the incident occurred near the market area of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puitapurm
Roberts
Camden
Philadelphia
Market
Michigan Legislature-188 Senate and House Members Listed
The document lists Senate districts and elected members including John E Schwarz, Robert P Eldridge, Geoft Griswold, Chas A Loomis for QA Dist and others. It also records House of Representatives members such as Biens, Jebial Enns, Dr Murrey, Barry, Nethan Barlow, Alvarado Brown, John D Pierce, Gen B Turner, Milo Powel, and numerous district peers across Hillsdale Ingham Jackson Kalamazoo Kent Lenawee St Clair St Joseph Van Buren Wayne and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
John E Schwarz
Robert P Eldridge
Geoft Griswold
Chas A Loomis
San'l Denton
John Allen
Michael Rhoemsker
Nedson
John P Cook
Nelson Donhem
D D Sinclair
E G Derry
Wi Redfield
B Fitzgerald
Campbell Waldo
N A Daleh
Andrew Parsons
EH Thompson
AN Hart
Jas McCabr
Jth
Rix Robinson
E DB
Danforth
House of Representatives
Biens
Trilevnhnee Berrin
Jebial Enns
Murrey
Barry
Nethan Barlow
Branch
Alvarado Brown
Benj F Ferris
Calhoun
John D Pierce
A E Gampbell
Him
Cas
Gen B Turner
Milo Powel
Chippars
Dodge
Harvey
Clinton
Bam
M Scott
Eyton
Ovioe
Chea H Taylor
GE Lapier
N di Eldredge
Lenawee
Bs Dennis
J H Patterson
D' Nett
G Quackenbosa
Clark
Livingston
Chester Hexard
R Crouse
Mackinaw
J P King
Macow
Minot T Lane
Jubia
St Jou Terry
Nosros
Himm Stone
James Rossel
Mulholland
Osklend
International Tidings and Domestic Affairs Brief
England and Ireland await Parliament on the 8th mudar for business. The Pope’s condemnation of Roman Catholic Colleges in Ireland alarms bishops and land officials. Switzerland warns of looming crisis as forces face off. Spain reports a reconciliation between Queen and husband amid finance scandals. Italy’s affairs remain unsettled while Austria’s Emperor stays cautious. The Hibernia reached port after a 12.5 day run from Boston. the Sarsh Sands delays until January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Ireland
Switserland
Switzerland
Spain
Binister
Senor Salamanca
Italy
Laly
Austria
Boston
Additional Mexican News on National Bridge Skirmish
A Maryland Regiment member letter from National Bridge Mexico dated Oct 19 describes a skirmish at Nations Bridge on Sept 9. The account notes Col Hughes’s brigade advancing near the fort, with Mexicans firing upon the ramparts as cannoneers attacked. Captain Brown Berry and Dolas’e units prepared to maintain positions, while Major Kenley commanded troops in the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
National Bridge
Mexico
the Nations
Col. Hughes
Gagniley
Hendred
Brown, Berry
Dolas
Kenley
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LaSendel
Vienna
Germany
Amsterdam
Bank of France
Fraulein Emilie
Paris
Netteri
Ons
Frankfort
Leavin
Dall Boys
Qar
Mae Mthy
United States’ Service
van Arnon
Pieroaiat Bao
Churubusco
Wilson 4, Co
Siprucos
Ake
Hewes Cables
Pilga
Andtiwsie
Sahy
Dellitt
Orlindo Mofiety
George
Wii Macalister
Moeed Laswell
Geonaia
Legislare of
Georgia
John M. Berrien
Wm. C. Dawson
Ltar
Fania
Gates
Senta Anca
Hanm Wniley
Walker
Moratiall
Vera Cok
Wynkoop
Pe| Tote
Hunmanite
Pennsylvania
Walle
Desny
Stebbes
Remeine
Perote
United States
Jacob Sperry
Philadelphia Rangers
Pueblo
Lients Mortgomary
P. Young Sod Jou
McKeon
Poeblo
Reynold
Caroline
Michigan
Jen
Canada
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