Fragmented musings on life and love from a bygone age
A mosaic of era notes includes reflections on wisdom and sin, jokes about lawyers and loafers, the dangers of gambling and bravado, a tale of a stage actor, and a glimpse of Andrew Johnson's Tennessee mission. It weaves humor, morality, and curiosities with scattered anecdotes and social commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Johnson
Tenmessee
Forney
Philadelphia Pres
Tennessee
Congress
Agricultural contrasts and farming wisdom from early press
A series of notes compares prudent money investment to farming, books, clothing, and tools, warning that neglect harms value. It covers gardening tips, grape pruning, elder bushes aiding fruit, and steam testing cane syrup. Practical advice extends to dry sealka, walkways, plant vigor, and a Charcoal for burns remedy. Also reports on emigration sentiment among Black communities seeking Hayti and discussions of freedom versus slavery.
Emigration Column Urges Haitian Move Amid Debate and Proclamations
The piece promotes a Haitian emigration program and invites readers to contribute notes on African race duties and hopes in Haiti. It cites Geffrard’s 1862 proclamation shortening death sentences to imprisonment, praises clemency, and notes port au prince governance and national stability. W F Goopnay expresses intent to emigrate and urges continued coverage.
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Mont
Lefrard
Republic
Mayai
Geffrard
Hayti
Floyds
Wises
Masons
Jeff. Davines
Angli
Buchanan
Ourn
Lincoln
Citi
Portnu-Prince
Gunnavas
National Palace
Port au-Prince
W. Goodman
United States
Jason Ap Dean Sell
William Bromnage
Hay
Snow
W. F. Goopuay
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Baodry
Drath
Narcae
Wit and Wiisdom
Crinoline
Emerson
New Fork
Wentboro
Tia'am
Natick
Scientific American
Agricultural
Bath
Valley Farmer
Germantown
A.C. Hubbard
Detroit
Michigan
Mia
Rugg
Ottawa
Tilnois
Paris
Gezrite Medicale
France
Martin Freetan
Alleghans City
Penn
Pogs
Ar- Riga
Pacre Ceffraud, Phesiinxt
Matt
Rivertown
Meigs
Hox
W. B. Horton
Pomeroy
H. &. Neal
Ironton
Honce
Hos
B. Tiffany
Toppere Plains
John Welch
Athens
Kos
WM. HW. Lasley
Bedford Twenhip
William Smith
Samuel Catlin
Cheater
Beojawin Knight
George Bell
Foster
Columbia Township
Moses Rutherford
John McKinstry
Lebanon Tienshipr
Calvin DeWalt
HS. Larwrence
Reuben McKay
Taurt
Viper
Magman
Olive Township
Major Meo
Mix Win Tawley
Grange Toreushiyr
John TH. Parker
Ephraim Shields
Rutland
Sileu
Joseph J. Strom
Vobum
Fogz
Salebury
Th Stivers
George Ine
James Crary
Seipio
Reitoe Downing
Noy
A. Dunlap
Was
Sullivan
Luton
T. M. Gilmore
Geo
Dusky
Philcow
Salsbury Township
O. Branch
John 3. Davis
Thomas Radard
B. Lawhead
A. Branch
Oron Tones
George Stivers
J. W. Matthews
Pomeroy Corporation
M. B. Smith
George B. Grow
S. A. M. Moore
L, Williamson
U. 8. Marshall
Meigs Co
J. V. Smith
Inez
Cimmon Pleas Court
W. W. Hanly
Line, Hanly & Kroell
Madison House
P. EE. Williams
Sycamore
Hone
Rutland Nursery
M Bys
William W. Hubbell
Ike
Interalium
WARD
Marrietta
O. HN
Panieray
Jay
WN. B
David Geyer Pomeroy
Pinnoxs
Posany Superior
Rnims Oyers
Harmarthele
Elit Roy H
Uuntington Lee & Co
UC Broadway
Medical
Hoofland
Nagar
Tie Aubert van Poopl
Vevietus
Elieital Avimany
Ulbee
Rene Guat
Ly Maoners
Yene Huth
DR. Hoofland
DR. C. M.tacesgn & Co
Philad'n
WLIO
Zenab
Arita
Pomeray
Saddleport
Teas
D& Coma Kachin
H- Eeis
Cogan, Warpay & Beernies Wind
Wenere Evarywuare
Ce-Ly
ELE Rolivs
Aly Indias
Bane Ains Paesius
Univ
Relmbold
Helmbold
D. Reep
Hraa & Con
Mitche
Batis
Racine
Weenex & Barrow
Chexter
Drogelats
Holmbold
Sons
Khaw
Mellesta Feraalvasia
Childeen
Henry C. Spalding
Cedar Street
New York
Spalding
Masuyitle
Conn
Sratoixa
James Kennedy Mayerfort
Fay
Sranene
Henie
Chin
Hagar
Keynoidebuty
Peanklin Co
Jaguary
N.Y
Yruien, Wic
Ypriiunt
Sfeh
Fam
Lee
Wheelhi
Vasilwntl
Examiner
Norfolk
Caphutle
Bradache
Entlru
Anecean
Democrat
Saint Groud
Minn
Inyo Ara
Caphale Pillay
Mr. Spalding
Katewhe
Kanawha
Orleans
Louie Pamperas
Gazette
Davenpart
Itx
Heavidemens Tt
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Teost
Kinity News
New Port
Time
Comercial Bulletin
Boston
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Cpas Angio Boule
Spaldings
Aditrons
Cedar St
Ayer
Dauruty
Dre- Fresta Ann Ixprorattoy
Exterretas
Rowsen Sr
Reraltto
J. C. Ayer & CO
Lowell
Mass
Bern
Demanii
Funy Ey
Powerey O Middleport
Ribur
Atten & Co
Ay Ly
Htacine
Tels Direnene
Egbert Jackson
Royal College of Burgeone
London
Wigeer Herbert
Tates
Renitien
Staeriae
Love
Beau
Wpsatisfactorily II
Setuttara
Jackson
al. Velpean
Dra. Jackson, Herbert & Co
Cinelapati
Ohio
Sycamore Street
Jona
E Society of Frionde
Jetter
Dr_ ateek Wirich jo
Nahas
Fuyler
Thor
Bereula
Roback
Conmittel
McMuhon
Ro Nave
Frase Notres
Brasen
Ruthid
J. M. Cooper
Paveville
J. R. Enis
Ronyrts & Tipp
Long Hottom
L HL Hayaan
Apple Grove
Wrox &Bustow
A. K. Reen
Oran
P.O. W.M. Swattow
Letart Falls
Wa. Dicker
Harrisonville
M. B. Lucrn
Comburtica
Europe
Iran
Wilteroeh
Tironte
Houghton
GEO. Bairchin I
Apell
John Elben
Fomeroy
C. Grant
T. Tnachive
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