Deathbed Anecdotes of Famous Figures Across Eras
A compilation of notable deaths and parting quips from history. Accounts include Petronius, Democritus, Pomponius Atticus, Laetonius on Augustus, Phocion, Darius, Cardan, Bayle, Racan, Rabelais, Hobbes, Vittorio Siri, Elizabeth I, Brantôme, and Mlle de Limeuil. Each vignette preserves wit amid mortality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anid
Petronius
Nero
Democritus
Ceres
Pomponius Atticus
Cicero
Laetonius
Augustua
Phocion
Darius
Persia
Jerome Cardan
Carden
Od Baylie
le Clerc
Racan
Matherbe Hia
Rabelais
Rabelaia
Hobbes of
Malmesbury
Vittorio Siri
Elizabeth
Brantome
Mademoiselle de Limeul
Catharine de Medicis
Julien
Mrs Stowe A Catalyst Against Slavery In America
The article praises Mrs Stowe as a powerful, humane voice against slavery rather than a mere literary figure. It argues her fame stems from moral truth in Uncle Tom's Cabin and urges American readers to recognize abolitionist stakes and the coming doom of slavery in a democratic republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Stowe
Corinne
Agia
Ohio
America
Lhis
Becaues
Democratic
Europe
Rumors swirl over Troy woman linked to crimes and counterfeiting
Reports from Troy and Albany allege Mrs. Robinson’s premises host a counterfeit gang and connected crimes. Local officials and newspapers demand tangible evidence, warning of impeachments and new indictments if rumors prove true.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Jury
Common Council
Troy
Itia
Albany
Tradition Calls Women to Silent Consent in Marriage
The passage argues against announcing marriages with the bride’s name first, claiming women consent to husbandly care while the husband must protect and cherish. Citing Jacob and Rachel, it contends medieval norms show female submission and male initiation, urging journals not to say the lady married the gentleman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob
Rachel
Registry of Blacks in Vigo County Notice
The Woebash Express reports a long notice urging blacks and mulattoes in Vigo County to register with the Circuit Court Clerk as required by the state constitution and 1852 law. It warns penalties for lacking registry and states only those resident before November 1, 1851 may remain, while others may be fined or driven away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vigo County
Persnn
Woebash Express
Terrible Death From Hydrophobia After Dog Bite
A German tailor Soserm Sherer on Walnut Street near Twelfth was bitten by a large dog thought hydrophobic and died after ten days convalescence. He later developed spasmodic symptoms and died at Commercial Hospital. Also notes on a Buffalo Bank note alteration from 5 to 50 dollars shown by John Woolley & Co. and a garbled sentence fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soserm Sherer
Walnut Street
Twelfth
Shere
Strapa
Cin. Commercial
Mesere
John Wooley & Co
Buffalo
N. Y
State Journal
War and Rumors of War in Europe and Americas
The piece discusses pending conflicts in North America with Mexico and the United States over the Masilla Valley and boundary issues, fearing a broader clash but not expecting heavy costs. It also surveys European tensions between Turkey and Russia, noting possible alignments with France, England, and others, and speculates on a possible multi-power confrontation. It ends with reflections on China’s rebellion and a short poetic insert about an aunt and longing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Continente
Sean
Guy
Lias
Unlonel Garland
Messila Valles
Hna
Mexico
United States
Masilla
Europe
Constantinople
Turkey
Russia
Menchikoff
France
England
Napoleon
Fogland
Asia
America
China
The
Celestials
Aneneca
Nankin
Singular Earthmen From South Africa In London Display
A Morning Chronicle excerpt reports two Earthmen from the Cape of Good Hope living in England. A boy and girl, Martini and Flora, aged fourteen and sixteen, stand three feet three inches and slightly taller with bronze skin and graceful features. They once fed on locusts and ant eggs, now learn English, sing arias, and play piano as civilization edges toward extinction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
South Africa
England
Cape of Good Hope
Morning Chronicle
Earth
Empress of France In Street Duel With Mrs Howard
GA Paria correspondent reports a public street clash in which the Empress and Mrs Howard blocked the road. The Empress rode at a carriage, attacked with a riding whip, while Mrs Howard raised a parasol. A pitched battle ensued, the whip broke the parasol, Mrs Howard fainted, and the Empress rode away with her entourage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Register
France
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Richard
Croney
Mr. Times
Carvatren
New York
Chevalier Wykoff
Miss Gamble
Genoa
Registry of Blacks
Witass Haing
Z Ncaville Courier
Hanna
Farnham
Basnem’s
Bararr Punetron
Bates
St. Louie
Genrie Hunt
Luke
GeThe
Biéket
Peneil Teken
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