National Celebration in 1788 Adopts the Federal Constitution
In Oshkosh Democrat reminiscences recall the 1788 Philadelphia procession celebrating the Federal Constitution. The event featured ten state barges, a Union ship, an Indian chief impersonation, a Federal Temple, a printing press with Hopkinson’s ode, crafts from bakers to blacksmiths, and a clergy escort. A 17‑clergy group walked arm in arm with a Rabbi, symbolizing unity across denominations, closing on Patrick Hamilton’s grounds at Bush Hill. The piece ends with reflections on Fulton’s early steam voyage and memory’s turning point in navigation.
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African Manners and Superstitions at Oswego Meeting
At a late Oswego gathering Rev. Me Walker from Gamboon Africa described regional habits. He cited slavery, indigenous religion, witchcraft fears, and oppressive superstitions, plus praise for literacy gains from missionaries. He contrasted education, politeness, polygamy, and intemperance with New England rum themes and Greenlandic satirical song contests.
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Gorrie’s ice machine advances at Apalachicola
The Scientific American recounts Dr. Gorrie of Apalachicola evolving the artificial ice machine. After prior communication from New Orleans and a dismissive reply in another paper, Gorrie has perfected a device that uses air condensation and expansion to produce ice in quantity, surpassing earlier failures.
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