Infidelity and Crime in Moral Discourses Across Epochs
A long discourse links infidelity to crime, citing Manning and his wife, religious belief, and the need for God and Divine Government as moral restraints. It cites Lamartine and French history, argues disbelief erodes virtue, and discusses immortality, eternal justice, and social order. It ends with reflections on marriage allegory and cautions about company with the vicious.
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Manning
Nccessary
O'Connor
France
Lamartine
Q*connor
A Russian Wedding and Maritime Banter in One Page
A playful New York column recounts a Russian wedding custom with priestly rites and ceremonial rings, then shifts to light anecdotes about readers letters and a Cumberland boarding-house tale. A Hungarian beauty and a naval puzzle close the item with satirical notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pramenaike
Granville
St. Petersburgh
Virginia Debts and Reforms Prompt Virginia Legislature
A Virginia newspaper reviews the Governor Floyd message to the Legislature, criticizing debt accounting and calling for transparency. It questions the claimed 7 million debt, notes a possible 14 million figure with contingent liabilities, urges early public accounting, and supports state reform and universal suffrage while opposing overoptimistic canal and railway plans. The piece backs a state convention, praises university and penal institutions, and endorses agricultural development and colonization debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Lange
Floyd
James River Canal
Benson
Pacific Railroad
Pacific
Sthmus
Hin
Virginia Agriculture Urges Wider Estate Divisions For Wealthier Farms
The article argues that dividing large Virginia estates into moderate parcels would boost agricultural output and increase demand for goods and labor. It praises diversified farming, sheep culture, and local manufacture while urging landholders to reinvest proceeds into better cultivation and regional industries. Also notes cottage industries, carpet and textile trades, and mentions Daniel Webster on agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olio
Virginia
Virginis
Tom & Tance Feam
Daniel Webster
First Session Deadlock for Speaker in Thirty First Congress
During the first session the House fails to choose a Speaker. After Cobb and Potter declines the bid, William J. Brown gains votes but remains distant. A proposed three Democrat and three Whig committee to nominate a共r acceptable figure faces fierce sectional opposition. A fiery exchange reveals alleged promises to Free Soilers and casts Brown in a harsh light, ending with stalled prospects for an election.
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House of Representatives
Howell Cobb
Potter
Ohis
William J. Brown
Indiana
Aly
Stanley
N.C
Ashman
Thaddeus Stevens
Brown
Free Soilers
Bayly
Wilmot
Fragmented 19th Century Congressional Ballot Report
In December 1, 149 the House battled over Speaker election amid Wilmot Proviso debate. Voted 47 ballots high, Linn Bas… received 665? Raw Stanley 275, Thaddeus Stevens 275, Be De Botte 6, with several degrees of support and abstentions. Senate discussed executive action and president’s communication timing.
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Mr. Wieser
Dian
Ferranries
D. Wilmot
Wirstor
Washiveton Cove
Dean Sue
District of Columbia
Lroga
W. J. Brown
Davin Wasser
Wilmot Brovisac Durie
Dawe
Meade
Gomer
Mesale Adiar
Mewle
Duer
Aine
Brilay
Mearbens
Senate
Kentucky
Guy
Linn Basa
Raw Stanley
Thaddes Steven
de Botte
Wirth
Virginia Legislature Deliberates on Railroads and Elections
The House debates Alexandria and Valley Railroad, banks issuing small notes, and the Louisa to Covington line as part of a grand central state railroad. A resolution on a Alexandria Harper's Ferry route is introduced. The Pasquier election case is set for Friday with calls for a full audit of star finances.
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House of Dele
Alexandria and Valley
Ith
Webbs
Horner
Fauquier
Tith
Louisa
Duke
Jefferson
Alexandria
Harpersterry
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Jacob
Sarah
Rebecca
Rachael
Prouty & Barret
Russia
Evi
Soprognins
Eulalia
Lucinda
Flo
Thomas Young
Physic
North British Review
The
Agricultural Gazette
Prentice
Cumberland
Mr. Clay
Trenton
Mapemoisette Jaceba
Madamoiselle Jagella
Reive
America
Mademoiselle Jagella
Terpsichore
the Register
Shepherdstown, Jefferson Cowity, Va
Provernor Floyd
Military Institut
Menitentiary
Italan
Snewest
Beery Faremer
Mes
Agriculture
Aera Tee Manufacturing
Cassinetti, &c
W.J. Webb
Watana Snort
Philadelphia
Short
Leott
Mane
Washington É
United States
Tolland
Spain
Ryeype
Murhoe
Les Renal
Ehyesinge
New York Express
Ohio
Oberlin
Tani City
Lake Simcoe
Anhibeive
Lake Marcy
Apadena Digewing
Rimare
Fio
Sivek
Prederick P. Cuprent
Bard Seyalilsle
Michigan
Manchester
Puggland
Sandwich Islands
Tirty
Virginia Legislature
Matera
Miuely Plonenre
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