Princess Catherine of Russia Romance and Tragedy
A vivid recounting of the fate of Princess Catherine Radziwill, later Catherine the Great’s rival claimant, detailing her elopement with Orlov, imprisonment by Catherine, a deadly Neva flood in the dungeon, and her death before release. Also included are diverse vignettes on politics, emigration, and social scenes from the era, with scattered notes on Hayti, currency counterfeits, and distant events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eazabeth
Stoter de Great
Arhol
Arbeef
Catharina
Narnaze
Vita al Razumoffski
Thas
Russia
Poyese Farr-kanoff
Cath Wtur
Poland
Gharics Rad Xivtil
Sinly
Catha
Pmris
Rome
Pat Alesis
Pancess
Catherine
Orloff
Italy
Ariviig
M Blane
Catharine
Ribas
Staineo
Ibis
Mo Ilene
Peinevss
Ransia
Princase
Aine
Laanetet
Tia
Otloff
Neva
Grincass
Therincess
LIF ON THE MISSISSIPPI Craft and river life in old journals
The text describes steamboats as dominant on the Mississippi and criticizes sail vessels while recounting jokes among officers. Farmers at season end build timbered cribs to house horses and livestock, with a floating sawmill or raft-like craft tied to river life. It notes dangers, shallow waters, and the labor to repair bends and eddies to protect valuable cargos against risk.
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St. Louis Republican
France
Paris
Gir
Brother Robert
Robert
Swhen
New Orleans
Sambo
Massa
Vermont
Eit Te Bar
Congress
Mississippi
Eric
Weill
Staan
Florida News Report On Seminole Raid And Peace Efforts
A War Department briefing from Gen Pwinge describes an interview with an Indian officer and Seminole leaders. Five young Seminoles committed recent raids. one wore a feather and claimed escape from justice. The perpetrators are in custody and destined for pen. A meeting between the Seminole Head Chief and co Twiggs was planned for Charlotte Farber on the 18th, signaling belief that Florida Indians are now peaceful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Gen 'Pwinge
Erbroring Iis
U.S
Imimedia
Vdlis
Hds
Co. Twiggs
Charlotte Farber
Florida
Indiana
The Canadian Seat of Government Change
The Montreal plot article in the Government organ argues the removal of government offices is inevitable after recent illegal and violent events. It notes the Legislature contemplates alternating the seat of government between Quebec and a western city such as Kingston or Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Quebec
Kingston
California social upset and curious anecdotes in a letter
A Boston Courier excerpt from a San Francisco letter describes odd California society scenes including naval officers, a New York merchant, a professor driving an ox team, emigrants toiling for low pay, and diverse trades amid a chaotic mix of characters. The letter references kidnappings, ship blockades, and sensational gossip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Franncisleo
Boston Courier
Caifornia
N.Y
Georgia
Picayune
Geo Emen
Peartst
Ball Tumber
California
New York
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Bys Comecrat
Thash Winnebago Co Ay Fang
Yrem Blackyood
Leg‘horn
Greig
Fempreys Catharine
St. Petersburg
Tarsivakanoff
Ne- Ya
Gailic
Emi
Rice Oyaters'atron Ark
Hayti
Europe
Atlantic
Soutougue
Ufe
Boyer
Descalines
Frénet
Christophe
Indiasines Bank
Sits
Ioliana
In’ Peresting News From
Tilbery
Pashion
Gazelle
Anys
Berscan
Africa
Texas
Thors
Weil Luadidt
Narod
Bro
Lydled
Lies
Bermad
Mwhodeen
Satundey
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