Porter drama and frontier faith in a winter sea tale
A fragmented 19th century page piece blends a critique of Porter Porter and Republican politics with a maritime Christmas tale. It recounts a letter to the president defending Porter, debates over civil War loyalties, and then shifts to a lighthouse family vignette about Jack, Stub, and Jane facing a storm, a broken light, and a perilous journey home as the Dauntless sails toward port on New Year’s Day. The piece juxtaposes political opinion with a homely coastal narrative of courage, family, and resilience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitz Joby Porter
Treier
Fry
Vorier
United States
Jobeipo
Dares
Rvevede
Pyeter
Lin
Fido Porter
Pydulo Porter
Porter
Congress
Juln Pope
Fitz Jobe Porter
Oweratio
Contirmeum
John Hudson
Fishing Point
Junor
Jack
Jong
Lot
Sonant
Piere
Oliver
Stub
Dack
Aly
Man
Labrador
Betsey
Talia
Jock
Robinson Crusoe
Jane
Duck
Stuness
Father
Tsu
Daniel Fysher
Steve Dock
Starus
Crusoe
Briday
Reyes
Sil
Chuck
Ike
Sack
Lito
Dauntless
Not a Protectionist Per Se
The passage discusses Hon. Sam Randall's visit to the South and his reiterated claim that he was not a protectionist. It notes parallels with Calhoun's 1816 stance on nullification, implying Randall aligned with anti-protectionist sentiment. Horatio Seymour’s remarks on future administration duties are mentioned as worth pondering for the Democratic party, seen as prudent and conservative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swat
Sam Randal
South
Wardoka C Calhoun
Lesan
Ted Bist
Liv
Mr. Randall
Randall
Horatio Seymour
Horatio
Democratic Party
Adeas
Jeffersonville
Dea Howard
Pheer
Pewender
Clark County
Michigan City
Neally
Crwford
Crawfond
Edo
Pardoning a Prisoner: A Governor’s Vision of Clemency
The governor recalls a lifelong quest for justice while recounting the case of a prisoner named Crawford. He describes the boyhood crime, the dire need for a pardon, and a haunting vision urging him to grant clemency despite lack of petition.
The Aborigines of China and their distant roots
A Washington Republican account describes southern Chinese aboriginal groups within the Chita region as descendants of ancient indigenous peoples. It notes 100 tribes across the northern Himalayan frontier, with strong independence and limited intercultural understanding by outsiders. The piece cites travelers as primary sources on customs, language, and government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chita
Sea of Heaven
Great Himalayan
Burnah
Laos
Cambodia
Cachin
China
Proof Reader and Captain Craft Editorial Scene Described
A Tennessee paperman, Captain F. McCaffey, long known in Franklin, is noted as editor of the Rial. He receives proofs late at night and prepares early morning makeup while colleagues and others recall lively details of his workroom scene and conversations about vaccination and controversial statements from English journals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. McCaffey
Tennessee
Franklin
Geonlight Picnie
Hee
Wdvarien
Mt Miser
Dante
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Ilobe-Republic
OBE
Republic Building
West High ST
Weber Alley
Grope-Republic
Kinney Nicross & CO
Springfield
Ohio
Porters Chy
Justice
Americo
Willian Taylor
Episcopal Church
Kanye
Jordan
Mp Taylor
Regan
Emmy
Fur Villewns
Atroa
Pontereter
Califhrnia
Todia
South America
Mr Taylor
Congo
Beetin
Central Africa
Taylor
Center Africa
New
Wren
Mr.Taylor
Eastor
Evik
Paul
American Board
Maren Society
Sandweih Islands
Japan
Republican Committee
Cader
Ohio State Journal
Caroua
Habbits
Dot Wo Parsons
Ay Sue Comer
Furaher
Beatty
Kennle
Repubenus
Eprak
Douranl
U. St
Selah
O'Donovan Rossa
Rosse
Teres
Aanager
Festi Point
Bat Done
Er Porter
Clackladze
Jatall
Veremoitional Podem
Peter Crawford
Crawfont
Michigan City Penitentiary
Munter
Paredon
Blackledge
Aviv
London
England
Browes
Hie Morim
Oldenst
Mishler
Lancaster Co
Mit
Oslo
Tams Anton
Herr Bitters Co
Commerce St
Philadelphia
Parker
Mab
Sir Arion Sworn Cevchard
Bas
Bright
Winn
Paden
Maan
Amd
Ball’s
Dr. Frank . Runyan
J. Goldham
East Maip
Lon, Krider
National Bank
Maverick National Bank
Boston
Mass
Atsoante
Barkers Tile Sims
Landum
Baok, “Lim
Ava P. Porras, Pres
J. W. Wone, Cash
LEGAL
Keounch Chamberin Yaid
Ali
Ty Hionwal
New York City
Wad Bend
Ecmdicuas
Suewalteer
Clty Clark
M. Guar
Mantis M. Gua
Rm. Grant
H. R. Dosch
Arcade
Paul A. Staley
Saya
Csiver
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