Cuba patriots rally for liberty led by Narciso Lopez
Gen Lopez and staff departed New Orleans on the 8th amid a planned second expedition. An address to Spanish troops promises a Cuban invasion led by American volunteers, with a provisional constitution to be sworn to upon arrival. Lopez urges Cuban soldiers to choose liberty over tyranny, framing the mission as a continuation of Mexican War era battles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lopez
New Orleans
Eberly
Cuba
Free Cuba
Palo Alito
Cherubusco
Republic
Antiles
United States
Spain
San Domingo
Narciso Lopez
The Burning of Moscow Scene From Napoleon's Flight
Dramatic account describes a violent night as fires and explosions engulf the Kremlin and surrounding areas. Napoleon escapes through a small postern while streets burn and avalanches of debris crash around demonstrations of fear and chaos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kremlin
Bonaparte
Pergamus
Arsenal
Napoleon
Moskowa
Petrawedy
Adventures of a Printer. 1 from the Cherokee Islands
A letter dated Jan 1 from Hoholulu details a printer’s voyage starting 1846 from New York. He describes shipwreck near Honolulu, rescue by natives, marriage to Chief’s daughter, and building a coconut-cooled life with a new household and plans for annexation of Hawaii to the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoholulu
Snodwich Islands
New York
Gol. Stephenson
California
Werest
The
Californian
Honolulu
Trenton Guzelle
San Francisco
China
Russia
England
Waaka
Avier
Thia
Kanni
Kingo
Logtioh
Merase
Kim Ua
Niaara
Mary
Peyler
Hawaian
United States
Breath of air and animals thrive in open rooms oddly described
A fragment discusses using cellar and larder aromas as a form of air nourishment, praising exposure to fresh air. It boasts animals and birds thriving in such conditions while arguing against fear of open spaces. The piece cites Victorian essays on sociability and independence, warning about reliance on power. It mentions grave property estimates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hightair
Satures
Angel
Wren
Robin
Turkey
Ile Roos
Henhense
Iim
Emily
Obadiah Dobson's Visit to Feteuys Auction Stor
An 1850 diary fragment describes Obadiah Dobson at a New York City market near East River. The narrator recalls encounters with Luke Simpson, a former editor, and a strange watch theft incident involving a Californian heir and an indecent character. A chaotic scene at Cathrine Market highlights human bustle and street gossip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mister Ephurste
Cathrine Marker
Luke Simpson
Luke
Lin
Ann Tidehanary
Hind Luca
Jake
Ona Terpechin
Phar
J. Weile
Fetler
Californye
Pete Pork
Dha
Rossi
Petty Fia
Baar Freeport
Onan, Co
I. Yoars
E. Ey
Oxantan Dopson Recalls Night Out and Stage Visit
A correspondent recounts a tense exchange with a man profanely threatening, a revolver drawn, and a plan to leave town. He then visits Kingston street and a theater where a performer named Moses provokes amusement, ending with a note of wary caution and friendship.
A Cog Saloon Scheme and Odd Gossip in a Shanty
A rustic scene unfolds with a gimlet wielding craftsman and a boastful young man, as mischief, bets, and comic errors swirl around a back room. The tale drifts into reflections on speculation, tobacco, and social foibles amid a crowded, cluttered inn setting.
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Mount Carmel
Mnousk
WM. Wood
Market Streay
Lahkems
Mt. Carmel
Ont Douvan
A. Flinder
J. F., Whiting
Binder & Whiting, Ailtornes & Counsellors
White and
Wayne
Carmi Ol
Richard Ae. Guddom
Justice OF the Peace
Main Street
AL & W
Parkinson
Tois
Beecher
Tcurvetay Regresses
George WY. Givers
Poyoras Street
Henry Sypees
Ogice
ANB Cowma Segn
MT. Carmel, Ills
Richard H. Hudson
Ollain
Parkinson's
Mt.Carmel
FBI
Davinson & Evaan’s
Lagow & McGiffin
Yevmie
Mulbery
Fourth Streets
Times
B. Beidleman
Art. Cannel
Y. J. Suannon
Steawer
Kentucky
Gen. Lopez
Patriots
Moscow
Chateaubriand
Fee Village
Alfvetion
Wen
Eiliba
Partington
Sie
Obadiah Dobson
Feteuys
Polly Any
East River
Dharch
Arel
Ict
Conden
Sam-Bool
Arter
Chatam
Mose
Moses
Everlastin Atleseun
Oxantan Dopson
Wey Iit
Young A
Fossil
Lie
Imperial, Corries & Ratinv
Astor
Rothschild
Syrokinge
Dpa
Gevarde
Siakosyare
Tina
Herrbane
Peru
James
Someboth
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