Worship of Gods and Heathen Idols Across the World
A fragment from a column reflecting on idol worship, Gaudama images, and American gods. The piece contrasts ancient idols with modern pay-to-win objects, noting gold and silver motifs, and ponders the evolving Pantheon of the new world. It blends social critique with observations on religious symbolism and cultural exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Wall Street
Gandama
Gaudama
Europe
Asia
America
Pactolus
Gasight
Midas
Hood
Barmah
Rangoon
New World
The Pun and Its Fatal, Farcical Courtroom Tale
A long satirical fragment debates whether puns justify violence, with historical anecdotes and warnings about wit. It recounts a mock trial where a pun leads to a homicide verdict, and includes stories of gossiping wives, clerks, and a dramatic apple tree murder rumor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mao
Roe
Doe
Hum
Manjesty
Burley
Burleigh
Ilizabeth
Letcesten
Bacon
Bisham
Philip Sidney
Globe Theatre
Blackamoor
Plato
Cadmus
Macauley
Pye
Mrs. Smith
Howl
Mrs. Hunt
Ian
Mr. Hunt
Esay
Duelist Denver Kills Gilbert in Early Morning Spot Duel
The account recounts a deadly duel near San Francisco where Gilbert, mocked by Denver's forged article, faced his rival at sunrise. Gilbert fell after Denver fired a decisive shot, ending the confrontation as onlookers and Gilbert’s supporters protested the staged quarrel. The note connects Denver to political schemes under President Buchanan in Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Gilbert
Gibert
Denver
Deaver
San Francisco
Syracuse Standard
Buchanan
Kuunsas
Merr-A rag and traveling ink-stands and eloping couples
A rag described as a firm hold on a young lady’s hand, a quip about ungrateful wives, and jokes about traveling ink-stands. An Indianapolis couple elopes and is found in Cincinnati, with a bridal bed misadventure. Also a tale of two horses in a light carriage and a honey-based cure for bronchitis from Dodge’s receipt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Freman Clarke
Boston Courier
Queen Victoria
London
Baltimore Palace
Scotland
Eugenia
Washington States
Patrick O'Flaherty
Indianapolis
Cincinnati
U.S
Letts
Cat
George
Dodge
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Monroe
Weiingsiday
Berlin
North Aide Po
Mamet
Wincott
We. Trenne
Reece
Hisness. Directory
Baw
Albany
Spevens & Aeely
Saeetsee
ANG Co
Utena Fanon
Remeuibey
Blce
Reed Mey
Aiddyel
Mppcub
Pandie Square
Monras
Wrung I. No
Wat
Mur
Sven Ger
Bartlet
Qundee
Menger
Wisanality von Linsiring
Ihe
Toe
Seinghiane & Cony
Cali
Hank OF
Thonikok
Leds
Gordes
Ranerey
Atoss
Wyacu
Einoml
Dray
Cnet
Wala
Iclaren
Ani
Brodhead
Clincson
Daird & Colin
Conk
Howdy
Tages
Tony Sishousaly
Ztmm
Weuns Xuam
J. A. Gimissver
Amhgas House
Altits der Parthingta
Ty Me
Cate
Plate & Wall
Duaters
Garda
Yankws
Vielnite
Grbee
New
Mortlenlir
Merion
Wisconsin
Carpenter
Johnson & Caly
J. A. Bab
Dig Yoyatelan
Ind Accauehbenr. Offee
Braeexon & Conday
Ipuarae
Alinny
Green Co
Aly
Gi. GG
Norton
D&c
Breeport
NA Insurance Company
Peepee
Isdue
Ludlow, Uingilas & CO
Ae Bb
Payne & Witter
Ge Austin
Dinimil Avenge Pointer
Oll Wagon Shop
Momo
Wis
Ifonas
Dorgan
Widrie & Dexlthe
Veron
Atari
Calnboyy
Atul
Noksey
le Nolmes
Anas
Anil
Iga
Jeremy Taylor
Hera
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Napoleon
Ile
Father
Tlo
Fred
Erin
Pat
Christian Runch
Gov. Mares
Andrew Stevenson
Jans Hamilton
Louis McLane
Dobbin
Henry Lawrence
Niel
Nicholson
Anson
Hidia
Cavaignine
France
Guion
Constantinople
Moris Cowarpice
Charles
Boston
Hushband
Ulink
Idaré
Berrver
Trouper
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