Defeated political titans and the lasting ghost of ambition
The narrative surveys defeated presidential candidates from Burr and Jackson to Cleveland, Calhoun and Webster, tracing their post election paths, retirements, and fortunes. It notes Burr's cryptic letters, Jacksonian shifts, Webster's prophecy, Van Buren's Lindenwald, and Cleveland's legal career after defeat, highlighting resilience and lasting influence in a turbulent era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodosia
Burr
New York City
Clintons
Henry Clay
Bisine
William H. Crawford
Senate
Aveberer
Calhoun
John C. Calhoun
Andrew Jackson
Jackson
Daniel Webster
Hearne
Webster
Mr. Webster
Martin van Buren
William Wirt
Hough L. White
Willie P. Mangum
van Buren
Lindenwald
Hudson
Hie
Lewis Cass
Tom Corwin
Roeeie Conkling
Conkling
Cass
Corwin
Michican
General Scott
Frank Pierce
Mexico
P. Sargent
John P. Hale
Hale
Foote
Mississippi
Fale
John C. Breckink
Stephen A
Delasion
McClellan
New J
Greeley
Tribune
New York
Horace Greeley
Jrime
Tilden
National Committee
Democratic Party
Samuel J. Tilden
Paris Police Perfection and Apathy in Public Service
A study of the Paris police, from a lost traveller’s tale, describes the twofold force of sedentary and active divisions, noting guards on streets, their uniforms, and limited initiative. It highlights low pay, limited advancement, and public hostility, yet credits the service with precision and mass organization that saved a lost foreigner in a dense city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Paris
Gardiens
Fruardian
Paria
Ina M. Tarnenn
St Ives Pilchard Fisheries and Cornish Harbor Lore
In St Ives Cornwall I learn details of pilchard fishing from the watch boats, nets, and tucking methods used to capture shoals and bring fish to shore. Women curate and cure the fish in gurries and hogheads, with oil drainage and salt layering, while local customs include a sharp shoe wiping ritual for curious visitors. The article also surveys Penzance sights, coast scenery, a submarine road to the Mount, and legends of St Michael and Benedictine monks with fortifications and church relics at the top.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penzance
Cornwall
St. Ives
Eastport
Yankee
Biscayan
St. Ives’ Bay
Mediterranean
St Ives
Mount’s Bay
Humphrey Davy
Land’s End
Logan
Sheburches
St. Michael’s Mount
Mont St. Michael
Normandy
England
St. Michael's Mount
Europe
Enish Channel
Mousehole
St. Clements
Rch
Razion
Aorta
St. Michael
Archangel
St. Kenna
Edward the Confessor
Richard
St. Aubyna
Great Britain
Chevy Chase
John Nee Cornwall
Unclear Tailor Guarantee Prompts Coat Repair
A nameless ad urges customers to bring in coats for free repairs under a guarantee. It emphasizes that July and August are busy months for alterations and promises the coat will fit well and be wearable without shame. Located at Jacksons, id and 056 Liberty Street, Star Corner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stariot
America
Agin
Jacksons
Liberty Street
Star Corner
Ciata
Itg
Ijime
Derma-Royale Company
Corece Daker Sod Vine Ss
Cincinnati
Purelager Beer Branded As Pure Cold Weather Drink
Purelager beer crafted from hops and malt with no adulteration. Marketed as the ideal refreshment for hot weather. Available bottled or on tap from Eberhardt & Obertreu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eberhardt & ObertTreu
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Davis
Mr. Weed
Weed
Hangman Foote
Orange
N. J
New Jersey Democrats
Siste
Nene
Mac
Kor
Electoral Commission
Washington
Wall Street
Cyrus W. Field
Hayes
Blaine
New York State
Elaine
Harrison
Grover Cleveland
Cleveland
Supreme Court of the United States
Roscoe Conkling
Nassau Street
J. Epwarps
Tou
Baler
Smithfield
Diamond Streeta
Holton
Allegheny Valley Railroad
Union A
Atlantic City
C. B
Pittsburg
the Police OF
University of Paris
SKS Rena
Eea
Ans
IRS
Conciergerie
Ameri
Lake Chautauqua
Allegiony Waltry Hallway
Ion Station
Pullman Palace
Carson
Buattin Size
Wiesrs
de Witt Little Barrlie Ee
Wakeman
Pilcher
ST. Michael's Bay
Mount
Horseshoe Bay
Volkabrau
Madame M. Yale Company
West Fourteenth St
State Street
Chicago
Madame Yale
W.t.espy
Crystal Pharmacy
Corner Market and
Liberty Streets
St Joseph Fiemi & Son's
Market Street
Christy's
Smithfield Street
Fourth Avenue
E. C. Stiefel & Co
J. Kimmel & Co
Penn Avenue
Ninth Street
W. P. Martsoll Drug Company
Sixth Street
Holland
Allegheny City
Stressaercher
Iyio- Wen
Nimick
Nimick Place
Wood Street
Brushton
Pennsylvania Railroad
Wilkinsburg
Fifth Avenue
Duquesne
Fourth Ave
C. K. Chamberlin
J. & S. McNaugher
Linden Avenue
Tenth Ward
Allegheny
Perrysville Avenue
East Street
Allegheny Market House
Great Western Band
John K. Ewing & CO
Emmenas. Street
Federal Street
Lia ! Gka
THE
Pardesi
Harris’ Theater
Horace Lewis
Tom Taylor
Deane
Horaces Lewis
Monte Cristo
OIL Well Supply CO
Water Street
Pittsbung, PA
Ana Can Shige
Telethone Re
Aphieuwiss
O.le
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