The Register Weekly Advertiser Notice
The Register published weekly by Wardy and McAnly on Rumsey Street south of German offers subscriptions at two dollars per annum in advance and two dollars and twelve cents for the year end. Advertising terms: a square or less priced at one dollar, three insertions proportionate, each continuation twenty five cents per square. Advertisements ordered for a specific time continue until forbidden and charged accordingly.
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Rumsey Street
Poetic Reflections From Shepherdstown Verse
A fragmentary verse piece for the Shepherdstown Register blends emotional outpourings with nature imagery. It interweaves personal longing with meditative stanzas on sunsets, stars, and landscapes, amid garbled lines and oblique phrasing that suggest a devotional or lyrical tribute to beauty and memory.
Denominational Spirit and Christian Unity
Extract from a letter to Doctor Skinner by the Rev Honey Ward Beecher argues that true Christian unity surpasses sectarianism and denominational labels. The piece praises Paul’s approach and stresses a living love for Christ as the Church’s moving force, arguing auxiliary powers are unnecessary.
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Thomas WH. Skinner
Honey Ward Beecher
Paul
Christ
The New England Spirit and Anglo-Saxon Destiny
A dense discourse blends religious fervor with imperial rhetoric, urging a Christ centered unity among ministers and predicting Anglo-Saxon global dominance. The piece praises missionary zeal, foresees American vitality surpassing England, and contrasts sectarianism with esprits de Christ in a weekly religious digest style.
England and America and the source of national power
The essay argues Britain misjudges America’s rise and influence. It warns England’s strength lies not in military pomp but in expanding domestic industry to keep capital from flowing abroad. It highlights America’s vast resources, forests, plains, minerals, and vast territory as capacity for future greatness, urging steady industrial promotion at home.
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Old World
Asia
Europe
England
America
North America
South America
Africa
Australia
New Zealand
van Dieman's Land
Indian Archipelago
Mackay
Napoleon
Forgiveness and the Christian Duty to Forgive
A reflective essay extols Christian forgiveness citing Jesus on the cross and urging individuals to forgive faults to curb hatred. It argues forgiving heals hearts, reduces retaliation, and promotes happiness while cautioning that harboring ill will enlarges guilt.
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Christ
American Railroads Misrepresented In London Article
A London piece mischaracterizes U S railroads calling them primitive and road like. It contrasts crude northern roads with sparsely built lines and claims American rails lack police patrols and rail bridges, while noting many lines are substantial structures in New England and other regions.
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United States
America
Dulinjure
Mississippi
United
New England
Advertising Power and Public Taste in News Media
A lengthy critique on advertising emphasizes its proven value to merchants and communities, arguing newspapers and advertisers sustain the public good. It notes the dangers of retailers who neglect local papers and praises the broad reach of print to educate and persuade consumers. The piece includes a quoted extract from the British United Service Journal contrasting perceptions of Russia’s naval strength with its actual capabilities.
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Russia
Brisk Energetic Boys Outpace Drawling Youths
Counsel to Boys urges self-reliance and prompt effort over passive delay. The brisk boy stays awake in business, learns quickly, and acts without needing repeated guidance, while the drawling youth lags behind, relying on others and squandering potential. The piece praises self‑reliance, self‑discipline, and personal responsibility as the path to success.
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Loy
Bequests and public trusts noted after a long life
Obituary and will summary details recount Jos Bromfield, prominent Canton businessman, dies at 171. He leaves major gifts to Boston institutions including the Dyes and Bar, Sailors Society, and hospitals totaling around 135,000 plus additional relatives gifts. Also reports Sandusky riot at a lecture on controversial topics, and Navy and coal field figures from British press.
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Jos Broaroen
Avive Enterpieig
Iors
Ehiante
Citeens
Parilyeis
Preamstieth
Bromfield
Madara
Boston Rail
Dye & Bar Tne
Pina School
Newburyport
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