Intriguing 1835 item from Quincy listing law firms
A compact review of a Harper’s era page noting lawyers in Quincy Illinois and New York firms with references to despatches on maritime incidents, editorials, and social anecdotes including anecdotes about Drunkard Wilson and Yankee writers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Thompson
Quincy
Ill
Missouri
Iowa
BE. E. Dunbar & Co
Boston
Williams & Northam
New York
Wm. Goodrich & Co
Philad
Clark & Eck
St. Louis
Kentucky
Connecticut
Adems. Hanom ‘McDonough, &c
Neis
John R. Randolph
P. A. Gnodwin
Andolph & Goodwin
Ofice
Quincy House
Goodwin
Quincy, M
Dee
John Smith, Jr
Charlies G. Greening
Chiarns
Paradise
Bartered Barometer Trick Ends in Cherokee Wrath
A plantation in the interior sets a bet on a weather barometer against a blind enslaved man. The Yankee pedlar Spry loses the wager as Jake’s toes predict rain, the barometer fails, and Spry quits with bribes. The piece ends with a broad lament on speculators ruined by justice and a Creek tale of betrayal and land theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim
Joel
Simmons
Ant Hobson
Hobson
Tompkins
Nimmy Aseheyy
Mister Simmons
Mr. Spry
Joel Spry
Himine
Jake
Ilar
Massa
Spry
Neows
Airth
Oll
Salem
Nabby
N. C. Delta
Lost Speeches of Clay and Militia Eulogies in Lexington
A long excerpt from a historical column discusses an eloquent Clay speech given in Lexington, Kentucky, amid vilification by opponents. It recounts the oration’s impact on a gathered audience, with vivid descriptions of Clay defending his career and denouncing calumny, while praising the militia and political sentiments of the era. It also includes assorted news items on pork prices, Pickle divorce pun, and agricultural notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Astorronmats Arraia
Iif
Picayune Ghams
Havanna
el Padilla
Great Britain
Vera Cruz
Inficios
el Patriota
Dickens
America
Hiram Powers
William Cullen Bryant
William H. Prescott
Henry Inman
Washington Irving
Johnson
Noah Web- 3
Neace
Godfrey, Fitch
Fulton and Whitney
Maria Smith
Jerome V. Smith
Mary
Mr. Smith
John
Leon
Knox
Jerome
Day
N. Y. Courier and Enquirer
Clay
Mr. Clay
Lexington
Senate of the United States
Fayette
Words
Peteates
Sovidgn
Aay
Lam
Dha
Kentucky
Lever
Kolks
Mars
Julius Junius
Washington
Sippio Africaneus
Boneypart
Europe
Songer
Militain
Pertick
Ground Armal
Mexico
Kaliforniko
Oreegon
Aleert
Mexasl
Texico
Graham's Magazine Prospectus and 1846 Paris Fashion Plates
The document outlines Graham's Magazine as the oldest American literary periodical with a growing circulation, listing prominent contributors like Bryant Longfellow Cooper and Lowell. It highlights Paris fashion plates, review coverage, monthly issues, and subscription terms, noting prices and payment details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ascetan Coxtrisvress
Hm. C. Bryant
H. W. Lonzfillow
James Fenimore
Richard H. Dana
J. R. Lowell
E. P. Whipple
C. F. Hoffman
H.W. Herbert
Graham’s
E Nomiter
Bryant
Longfellow
Cooper
Dana
Hofst
James Fenimore Cooper
Richard J
James K. Paulding
Fitze-Green Halleck
F.C. Grattan
NP. Willis
Charles Fenny Hoffman
James Russel Lowell
William Falconer
Henry William Herbert
H. T. Tuckerman
Re S. Fay
John H. Mancur
Cornelius Mathews
Hoy
Walter Colton
Alfred B. Street
Hill Albert Mine
Sore T. Ee‘ee
William
Sedgwicks
Europe
F. J. Gauxn
Paris
Ganhee
Grahame Imine
Cems
Graham
Phil Proprietors
Tae Apestry
Dallas
Story of Litha and Her Lover in Alabama’s Indian Lands
A fragmentary reminiscence recalls a 1835 Indian council in Tallapoosa County Alabama where white settlers and Native Americans gathered. The piece depicts deceit by a government agent overseeing lands sales and a fraudulent system that exploited naive forest dwellers over repeated attempts and losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Dudicone Pare
Tallapoosa
Also Mentioned on This Page
Albletiare
Inse Ertio
Amn
Wincy
Ottawa Free Trader
Olney
Thbeauliet
Miles- Grey
Hearien Supscarsens
Sandwich Island
Vermont
Solense
Mr. Ingersoll
Wellington
Packenham
Louisiand
Jackson
New
Providence
Boston Police
Seraron Rrow Georcta
Georgia
John McPherson Berrien
United States
Sweet
Aweet
Tabor
Donald
the Drunkard
Wilson
Kit North
Blackwood’s Magazine
Massachusetts
Jonathan
The
Boston Post
Amon
Cimzinnati
Starks
Jefferson
Franklin
Tony Wade
John Thomson
John Thompson
Ludda Micco
Litka
Eggleston
Great Columbus Land Company
Arkansas
Sudtle Micco
Luddo Micco
Suddo Micco
Egleston
Colton
Hell
Mapisox
Ina
Catharine Pickle
Clinton County
Jacob Pickle
Pat
Greene
Nomenos
Toronto Patriot
ART
Graham’s Magazine
the Prospectus
George R. Graham & Co
Chesnut Streats
Chesnut Street
Paiva J
John E
H. L. Albright
Drate
Litha
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