The Debt of Honor and a Charleston Family
A Charleston family borrowed £600 in colonial times and kept repaying through generations, inspiring a rare tale of cross Atlantic trust and honor. An English solicitor finally released the debt, distributing it to heirs as a symbol of enduring duty and integrity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Charleston
Bs of
Bauch
Uidie
America
Kensington
Lomson
Atlantic
Mr. B
London
Jonathan
Rip van Winkle
States
Enghornl
Chamber
Edinburgh Journal
Effects of the Gold Influx on World Values and American Wages
The National Intelligencer reprints a German analysis on California and Australia gold discoveries. It notes California mint deposits near 125.85 million dollars by June 1 1852, with total production around 200 million by June 29 1852. The piece argues that gold depreciation is unlikely soon and that wage rises in America may occur, with Europeans potentially selling goods cheaper to counter American high wages. It also cites a Boston Transcript anecdote and ends with a comic tale of a man’s drunken misadventure reflecting social unease.
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National Intelligencer
California
Australia
RB. Patterson
Philadelphia Mint
Journal of Commerce
America
Europe
Boston Transcript
Observations on San Francisco in 1852 by a visitor
A traveler describes San Francisco living conditions and sights from Long Wharf to Montgomery Street. He notes diverse population groups, bustling trade, and wealthy clothing, but criticizes local governance, social life, and living costs. The piece lists prices, institutions, newspapers, schools, churches, and city utilities.
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Jean
Haggard
Pacific Market
Montgomery Street
Jenny Lind
India
China
California
San Francisco
New England
Ops Crition
Methodist Episcopal
Methodist EK. Church
South
Young man slips from sober vows after six months of marriage
In Yankee Land a newlywed man named Tom, devoted to his amiable wife who abhors liquor, remains active in a convivial club. After dining with the Owls and drinking warmly, he staggers from the table and, amid drunken observations, wonders aloud if he is truly drunk as onlookers declare. He frets over Clara’s reaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton Burgess
Amity
Mrs. Burgess
Ammy
Caucuilly
Mr. Burgess
Lizzie
Athirs
Lalinks
Lisgie
Achanse Tnouwr
Boegess
Lizcie
Hamiliton
Burgess
Hamilton
Mea
Margaret
Lizah
Mayam
Namition
Amy
Sam
Anmy
Iamilton
Mrs Burgess
Tom
Bob Stiles
Thomas
Clara
East Indies
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Earth
South Carolina
Ploaere
Mr. Bargess
George
Phere
the Chronicle
San Francersco
Eprrons
Clark’s
Rincon
Long Wharf
Boston
New York
Interior
Sacramento
Stockton
Panama
Oregon
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