Surrender of Cornwallis A Military Sketch at Dogtown
A humorous recitation of a village militia reenactment in Dogtown and Hardscrabble showing Col Zephaniah Slorky and Major Irael Peaseley leading a mock surrender of Cornwallis. The staged battle features Dogtown Blues, rival groups, and comic clashes as the crews clash amid mock gunfire and a flag of truce that prompts a rash charge.
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Dogtown
Zephaniah Slorky
Cornwallis
Storky
Washington
Irael Peaseley
Lord Cornwallis
Galenius Jalap
Lafayette
Starky
Peaseley
Headley
Starkey
Lamps and a mayorly lamp hunt tale
An anecdote recounts a lamp vandalism spree in which a Lamp Committee and the Mayor probe the culprits. Citizens speculate about who laughed and smashed three town lamps, with a reward offered for discovery, and the scene unfolding near Sally White’s doorway. An adjoining notice cites a stationery purchase for the U S House during Congress.
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Vly
Crossee Street
Sally White
West Street
Fragmentary Civil War Reform Echoes at Dogtown
Readable fragments describe outrage and praise around a military unit. References to Gen. Washington, Cornwallis, Peaseley, and a colonel suggest a local reaction to battles and shifting loyalties. Wounded pride and the force of public opinion are noted in a coastal or frontier community context.
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Jaques Vanderbeek
Plainfield
R. Titsworth & Co
Barnet St
New Brunswirk
Ghameres ST
New Year
Peaseley
Washington
Cornwall's
Amanerkin Liberty
Soarin
Columby Happy Land
Starkey
Major Peaseley
Washus
Cornwallis
Dogtown
Vival
Frustrated Citizen Attacks Wasteful Gift to Congress
A poemic tirade denounces lavish supplies for Congress noting penknives, thousands of sheets of paper and pens allocated to members as wasteful and leading to corruption. The writer laments landless voters supporting those who finance elections and criticizes self governance.
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U. S. House of Representatives
Congress
House
Enrel- Mechanics
Trian Nation
The Earth's Rotation Debate in Nemark Mercury
The piece argues against the theory that a pendulum proves the Earth's rotation. It distinguishes inherent motion from external motion and cites cannon-ball physics to show how rotation would disrupt expected trajectories. It mocks proponents while urging more cautious inquiry.
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Ain
India rubber tire idea for carriage wheels described
A description from Scientific American explains a solid vulcanized india rubber band affixed to the front tire of a carriage wheel by raised rims and elasticity. The author notes smooth motion and reduced wear, with reports of 4000 miles with little wear and overall longer life than iron tires, predicting comfort and quiet streets.
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Pruden’s
D. Kullman’s
Laing & Webster
Newark
Theo R. Lafoy
Broad Street
Washington Hall
New York
Switzerland
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Andrewil
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Marble and Stone Yard
Cherry and
Second Streets
Geo. W. Metlar’s
Wholesale & Retail Clothing
Paterson Block
New Brunswick
N.J
N. B—Ai
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Fulton
Greenwich Street
Reston Water
Graham Fancy
Pilot
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Mnell
Civity
J. W W. Schoonmakeer
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Greenwich
Bread and Mechanic Stslizabethtown
E. Townley
Dentistry
Charles S. Rowell
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Pictorial Drawing Room Companion
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