Trials of a Life of Honor and Calumny in Congress
A narrator recalls the life of Robert, a virtuous lawyer and congressman, driven from office by calumny and party politics. He endures poverty, debt, and attacks, choosing integrity over fame, and dies mourned as a public calamity with his memory preserved by the “greatly good.”
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Vs. Carothere
Sogggintarion
Robert
West Indies
Impet
Gig Wei Umage
Congress
Fis
Viper
Court of Justice
Alasha
The Marriage Bell Inspires Love Across Ages
A poem by J H R Bayley extols the marriage bell as a divine harmony that lifts spirits, echoes through social crowds, and rekindles memories of youthful vows. It praises music that bonds lovers and reunites the aged with past happiness.
The Swindler Visitor At The Lion Inn
A traveler enters the Lion Inn, orders a meal, and promises payment in three weeks. The landlord delays, ejects him, and later the stranger returns to settle the debt, prompting forgiveness and renewed hospitality over dinner.
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Lion Sun
Stran
Fan Inn
Stranger Demands Payment After Reprimand at Inn
An importunate guest returns with a fierce ultimatum, settling a debt and demanding a payment check from the landlord who had previously expelled him for a seventeen shilling debt. The exchange turns tense as the stranger insists on settling all dues.
National Bank Favored to Stabilize U S Currency
The article argues that only a National Bank can soundly regulate U S currency after decades of failed experiments. It cites the Sub-Treasury repeal as essential, notes widespread state support, and predicts a unified national demand for a National Bank. It also mentions improving U K relations and reports a New York paper on McLeod surrender discussions.
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Bank of the United States
Kentucky
Georgia
Delaware
Rhode Island
Indiana
Mississippi
Benton
Washington
St. Louis Republican
England
New York
Saya
Fox
McLeod
Navy Yard orders to press frigate and keel laying
Bicknell's Reporter notes orders at the Navy Yard to immediately complete the current frigate and to lay the keel of another. The article praises prompt government action for proper defense and emphasizes vigilance in naval construction.
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Our Navy Yard
Bicknell
Navy Yard
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