Speech by Mr Stevens on Masonic inquiry in Pennsylvania House
In an imperfect sketch the Harrisburg Telegraph reports Mr Stevens arguing for a committee with powers to send for persons and papers to probe Masonry. He claims Masonry is a moral treason threat, cites seceder disclosures from Masonic texts, and urges legislative action to extinguish secret societies.
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Stevens
House of Representatives
Pennsylvania
Masonic Institution
Speaker
Crawford
Mr. Wallace
Canal Committee
theentleman
Congress of
U. States
Solon
Athens
Anti Masonry lampoon cites skulls and oaths in lodge rites
In a heated speech, the speaker rails against Freemasonry, presenting alleged ritual scenes with skulls, tapers, and oaths. He argues Masons conceal treason and corrupt justice, cites authorities and Morgan’s case, and urges abolition, labeling Masonry as anti Christian and a corrupt conspiracy. He appeals to justice and religion, warning of vigilant resistance.
I Like to See What I Like to See by Peter Pickle
A satirical monologue lists habits and scenes from taverns to public offices. The speaker ridicules social vice, from drunken weekends to unpaid newspaper subscriptions, ending with a signature mock endorsement by Peter Pickle.
Betsy Trantham Dies in Maury County at 154
Murfreesboro Tennessee February 24 Betsy Trantham widow and early settler died in Maury County aged 154 years She was born in Germany and emigrated to the British Colonies with the first North Carolina settlers about 1710 This line preserves the historical note of Carolina proprietors influencing early migration
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estines
Germany
Lynte
Trantham
MURFREESBORO
Tenn
Rewarkante Loxcrviry
Betsy Trantham
Maury county
America
North Carolina
Carolina
Beautiful Contrast in A Woman’s Place and Power
A prose passage argues that men and women belong to different spheres aligned with nature Yet disparity does not imply inferiority The author praises humble duties as valued by a higher order and suggests enduring riches in heaven through rightful roles
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S gourney
kingdom of heaven
Mr Stevens and the Anti Masonry Stand
The Mercer Luminary notes the firm course of Mr Stevens in promoting Anti Masonry principles and his efforts to arraign Masonry at the Legislature, urging friends of the Supremacy of the Laws in the state to remember his stance.
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Mr. Stevens
Stevens
Mercer Luminary
Candidate Richard Bush as President Seen Unfit
The Milton Advocate argues Hon Richard Bush should be kept out of sight as a presidential candidate. It says he cannot be elected and labels him anti bank, a key factor for Pennsylvania and the Union, alongside George Wolf being similarly unable to win reelection as governor.
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Richard Bush
George Wolf
Pennsylvania
Union
Milton Advocate
Counterfeiters Escape From St Louis Prison Wall
A St Louis Missouri paper reports that two men seized with counterfeiting charges escaped from the city jail on the morning of the 14th. They cut a hole through the stone wall using improvised tools and fled, abandoning the city’s officials.
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St. Louis
Missouri
Liverpool Post Office receipts show slight dip then rebound
The Liverpool Post Office receipts for last year were £70,018, down from £70,984 the year before. Shortly after they rose by more than £16,000, marking the largest receipts in the island of Great Britain aside from London.
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Liverpool Post
Britain
London
Man Executed for Arson in England After Short Confession
John Stalhan was executed outside Cambridge gaol in England for arson. He confessed shortly before death and had destroyed eleven barns causing about 60,000 in loss. His motive was 6s 6d he earned for notifying the fire office at the start of a fire. Before conviction he bore a good character.
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John Stalhan
Cambrigaol
England
Wheat price and market note from Orleans Amer
Wheat is mid to be nine shillings per bushel in current market. Cash payment offered, and three money? Glory mentioned by Mr. Ven Boren as a factor in feeding males during training. Read as a rough agricultural notice from Orleans Amer.
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Jackson Farnene
Ven Boren
Orleans Amer
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