Pauline Copain of Saint Mare and her charitable deeds
A long account profiles Pauline Copain, a Savoyard woman in Saint Mare, praising her as a devoted mother and schoolmistress who aided her poverty-stricken family, sheltered and nourished orphans, helped a wounded traveler, and funded education for poor pupils while keeping a vow to provide for her ward. The narrative highlights her debt settlement help, acts of mercy to villagers, and recognition by the 1845 Academe with a prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waa
Copain
Saint Mace Aur Sestie
France
Laveen
Tyeyer
Devier
Bern
Poe
Timsall
Ana
Agas
Paulite Copain
Elaine
Pauline
St. Mare
Paulina
Shaney
Pawinn
Vehl
Iens
Pauline Ane
Hoth
Saint Mare
Patline Copain
Bis Bones
Bavayinl
Agan
Paulino
Paris
Tongland
Hin
Pauline Copain
Patina Copain
Pauline Copaiti
Epoh
Lity
Slie
Paulina Cupain
Academy
Clay's opinion of General Pierce in 1848 letter
Cassius M. Clay wrote to a Louisville paper praising General Pierce while condemning party calumny. He notes that among Mexican War officers there was one view of Pierce: he was competent, gallant, and deserving, despite political opposition and Kentucky's limited familiarity. The Whig敬 figure calls Pierce virtuous and capable, rebuking critics as unworthy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cassius M. Clay
Loulaville
Pierce
Mexico
Kentucky
C. M. Clay
Loss of the Atlantic disaster narrative from a passenger account
Walter Oswornie describes the vessel Ogdensburgh striking near Buffalo and sinking with hundreds lost. He details chaotic darkness, failed lights, passengers and crew trying to escape, and the struggle to reach the Propeller for rescue as dawn breaks. He notes remissness in keeping cabin lights and fear that many lives could have been saved with better action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenny Clay
Elasp
Tray Daily Post
Detroit
A. J. Seaman
Milwaukee
Burl
Lelk
Denly
Jane
Sutton
Antleman
Clark
Buffalo
Frera
Indy
Claldeen
Persant
Walter Oswornie
Lobos Islands dispute and US protection plan
The piece discusses Lobos Islands off Peru with vast guano beds valued at about 600 million dollars. It cites Webster's warning of US rights, Peru and Spain claims, and possible discovery by Morrell. It notes American naval protection, Peruvian naval orders, and geopolitical tensions with Britain over Peru’s claims and bonds, plus railroad material and Kidd treasure rumors in New Jersey.
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Peru
United States
Daniel Webster
Lama
Ily
Spain
Phil Deprarm
Spaing
Benjamin Morrell
Schoc
Wasp
New York
Perayan
Nimy
Mayo Than
Ravinnn
Tts
Bald
Fie
TE Caenenter
Ame
N. Y
Carpanter
Carr
K P
Mount Holly
Capt. Kidd
New Jersey
Iran
Gabe Gowkoteis
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Siacheus
Pontina Capatin
Tarnke
Weratio
Mademe Telte
Caprin
al Jethe
Avery Athar
Vera
Saratiga
New York Journal of Commerce
Rufus Choate
Boston
Americae Kossuth
Madame Mardespach
Marshall Hynan
Austria
Mr. Drace
Wes
Madame Maderspach
Waynan
Haynén
London
Madama Maderspach
Madame Ramor
Vienna Gazette
Catharina Kveted
Clay
General Pierce
Cassius
Statement
Osborne
Milwake
Lusbos Inlands
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