The Disaster of the Whale Ship Alexander Rescue Saga
An account of the destruction of the whale ship Alexander by a spermaceti whale on August 2 near the offshore ground. Captain Deblois and crew, after harpooning the whale, faced repeated attacks, sinking of the ship, and perilous rescues. They endured scant provisions, cut away masts, and survived until a Nantucket ship rescued them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anguat
Alexander
Deblois
Above
Eelock
Nus
Toma
Ives
Astm
Perdiky
Dan
Ionee
Tim
Canenia
Nantucket
Mass
Gibbs
The World's Fair to Arrive in New York Exhibition
A London advertisement notes the upcoming World's Fair in New York with mentions of Motni crystal fountains Austria carvings Sardinia silk and velvet goods. The correspondent sees the exhibition of industry of all nations at New York as a major draw and notes the long-awaited culmination of the great inhibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joafera
Providency
Fortuna
New York
U. States
Europe
Charles Luschek
United States
Edward Ridde
U. S
London
D&c
Crystal Palace
Clargex St
Piccadilly
CG. Buses
Epward Rivne
Guy Burns
Timmby Burns
Tam
Tim
Watertown Chiron
Tor. Channing
Courntry
Stockton
New Jersey
Elizabethtown
America
Calhoun
Vanjerate
G Re. ‘ Flector
Louisville
Kentucky
Isimaster
Wold
McLean
U.S
Ohie
Cuba
Motni
Austria
Sardinia
Goppa
United Case
Industry of All Nations
Fragmentary Verse on War and Evil in Local Notices
The readable fragments suggest a critical, ironic poem or sermon about war and moral decay. It references preachers, debt, the poor, and the root of evil appearing with war. The text hints at social critique and personal voice within a newspaper page segment.
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Cali
Bansach
Lid
Dios
Yue
Nan Cody
Promion
Gymnaseum
Conmon Mather
Adam
Poon Coxso LaTrox
Milwaukee Journal
Fannen
Denke
Renda
Fillmore
Fannson
Green Bay
Fon Steagen
Assembly
Whig
Ltar. Tex
Shoboygar
Kenewha
Sholen
Niger
Cireen Mountain Freeman
Montpelier
Tiger
Snys
Soonar
Rochester Daily Times
Baanen Af
Richmond
Exchange Bank
Sheborgae
J'almyra
Trenson
Chriatiana
Navica
Vreedom
Albert Bas
Sine
Lyne
Poughbkeepsie
Newark
New Haven
Papil
France
Buffalo Courier
Haw
Oyn Depare
The
Advertiser
Varark
Cold Water Army
Earth
Jupiter
Astar
Twohousand
Hoo
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