The War Leader's Plainspoken Mexican War Speech
General Scott defends his conduct in Mexico before German readers. He asserts his Civil War era ideals, military code, and commitment to humane, lawful warfare, denying accusations of cruelty and describing efforts to uphold American standards of virtue under fire.
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Achrcely
Parsons
Nanzht
Tay
Latondo
Mexico
Fiella
Olio State Journal
Vila
Turin
Humanity
United States
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Asierican
Reoreantio
Makie
Berg
Crowd greets General Scott departure at Calvert station
A large crowd gathered at Calvert station to witness General Scott’s morning departure for the west on government business. The piece praises his humanity to the sick and wounded and contrasts public charges with his proven gentleness as a leader. It lauds his service and character, suggesting Americans will remain grateful regardless of presidential election outcomes.
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Calvert Station
Scott
Alsce
Elias
Simanie
Rnger
Napoleon
Asa
Seall
D&o
Rain water as soft water and washing ease
The fragment explains soft rain water dissolves soap better than hard water, allowing easier washing. It mentions wood ashes reacting to soften water by forming chalk and precipitates, and notes issues with unpurified water containing minerals and odors.
Ventilation and airflow in buildings and churches
A fragmented discussion on how opening upper or lower sash affects draught and cooling, with notes on hot air rising, wind drying damp linen, gallery warmth, and why plants sprout in walls and doors. The text probes best ventilation methods, heat movement, and air entry points in various spaces.
The Merchant's Dream in a Quiet Country Village
Algeron the merchant ponders the emptiness of wealth amid music and books. A luminous visit by a benevolent crow leads him through a humble cottage scene with silk weavers, an aging mother and child, and a dealer exchanging goods, revealing a shift toward simpler, contented life.
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Pheles
Haze
Ofies
Court Henge Square
Marahall
Hurch
M.D. Pavercia
Sunoxony
Marshall
Dean
ABA
Gregories
Crockery
Hardiotra
Atalest
Erown County
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Menenany Taicon
Oven Door
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Sashall
Door Factuary
Marshall House
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Ju Boors & Suogs
Palmer's Tock
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Avine Marshall Wispensary
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LEWIS
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State-street
Marghull
Jose A Way
James A
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Epanellor
Hodge's Guilding
Chisholm House
Marahell
R.A. B. Dostie
Algeron
Detroit
Trath
Alge
Jura
Ila
Algaran
Wrengelf
Jia
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Plura
Keapar
Algeron Discovers Purpose in Merchants Life
A young man named Algeron awakens to a moral vision, guided by a teacher’s words. He realizes his duties as a merchant link producer and consumer, binding society with shared welfare. This insight transforms his career, bringing him renewed vigor and inner peace.
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Cleo
Alge Fon
Algeron
Fils Boai
Nesa
Trevor
Pleasant Variettas and the Taste in Pictures
A fragmentary early 19th century dialogue on taste and appearances. Anecdotes about Lord Brougham’s carriage, a painter’s walls, Gershom’s city wit, and Tooke’s understanding mingle with humorous exchanges. A satirical tour through social vanity and literary quips.
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Lord Brougham
Alludiig
Gershom
A Hiead
Sabi
Tlarne Tooke
Gami Missiongra
de. Johnson
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