The Spirit of Liberty And The Chains Break For Freedom
A feeble child condemned by oppression endures a brutal winter the heart seeks liberty. The youth grows in courage as nature inspires him to defy bondage, and as seasons turn he becomes a strong symbol against tyranny. The cry of freedom echoes from hills seas and distant shores.
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Ocean
Fottora
Acek
Hercules
Kim
Linker
Earth
God
Hasang
Tenochhotlan
Alzarada
Table Land
Tédi
Vietum
The Stranger and the Maiden and Montezuma's Court
A dramatic tale recounts a festive Eve where a mysterious stranger guides a vain maiden to acts of charity and repentance, culminating in visions of angels and a lasting vow to abandon sin. Excerpts from Prescott’s Conquests of Mexico describe Montezuma’s first interview with Cortes and the awe and horror of the Aztec capital Tenochitlan, including the ritual sacrifice scene and Spanish reactions.
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Stranger
Benin
Chalden
Ileaven
Beth- Ichem
Atranger
Prescott
Mexico
Cortes
Monte
Zam
Montzuma
Tezuco
Iztapalapan
Montezuma
Capitol
Tenochtitlan
Desperate Assault Ends With Retreat Under Fire
A deadly clash unfolds as a heavy gang’s battery and musketry, aided by crossbows, drive attackers back to their position though they suffer severe mangling and losses.
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Table Land
Bernal Craz
Reminiscences of Tom Johnson in Louisa County
The Quincy Whig recounts Tom Johnson, Virginia poet, son of Major Johnson. It notes his early wit, drinking customs, and schooling, plus election day incidents, mock poetry about a senator, and old Kentucky tavern life. Also mentions Locofoco debates and a humorous rhyme about Van Buren.
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Quincy Whig
Tom Johnson
Virginia
Louisa County
Vas
Johnson
Fom
Tom
Ton
Hin
Seorm
Nair
Christian Dock
Parada
Capt
Kentucky
Coonskin
Gome Timd
Josh
Puseyism debate and threats in Quincy Whig letters
In a lengthy impassioned exchange from the Quincy Whig, a writer defends a 27-point definition of Puseyism, cites responses by A C- and A L C-, and criticizes adversaries for harsh language and alleged indirect motives. The author warns of public condemnation if critics persist, and mentions electoral figures and delegates in a broader political notice.
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Oxford Tractariana
Elloris
Quincy Whig
A.C
Oxford Trattarningy 3d
A. Co
A. C
Ihior
Hac
Lonor Gor A
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St. Louis Gaz
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Sima
Herald
Kuitor
Pan
ALC
Hip
the Herald
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Luther
Melenehton
Calvin
Knox
Cranmer
Ridley
Jewell
Kennet
Burnet
Wesley
Fletcher
Porteus
Teber
Lam
Puseyism
Logtish Ghureh
Pusey
Church of England
Trroatas Conwy
Warren
Peter Tlirencoer
Genugn
Bellamy Storer
Hamiltons
Willian Bebb
Butler
Aaron Iarlan
Greene
Samson Mason
Clark
David J. Corey
Henry
Josiah Scott
Crawford
David Fisher
Clermont
Nelson Barrere
Adams
Joseph Olds
Pickaway
Toniel S. Norton
Washington W. Conklin
Maino
Samuel R. Holcomby
Gatlin
Harlow Chafin
Washington
John Cook
Guernsey
Samuel W. Bostwick
Harrigan
William R. Sapp
Holmes
John W. Gill
Jefferson
Cyrus Spink
Wayne
Jacob H. Baldwin
Trumbull
William M. Parkins
Laka
John Culler
Eria
Jeremiah Morrow
Seaberry Ford
Genugas
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