Mental Philosophy and the Purely Mind Theory Explored
The text outlines a European 1796 concept of Puremoncy later called Purexovocy, describing two mind powers the Intellectual and Affective Faculties with numbered brain organs. It lists 39 separate faculties from Language and Perception to Conscientiousness and Amativeness, explains how brain size and region relate to temperament and character, and suggests uses in education selection and matrimonial alliances.
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Europe
Great Britain
Mayaguez Exports to Be Duty Free Under Island Order
From Mayaguez Porto Rico Captain Barbour of the sear Mary C Ames says the island government has issued an order effective October 1 allowing all exports except wood to be duty free. American flour taxed $7 per barrel, Spanish $3. Staves hoops and other cultivation essentials to be duty free. A 15 percent differential duty will apply next year to imports from St Thomas and other non producing countries. Also notes California gold deposits at Philadelphia Mint through June 29 total 15 768 737 43. July August add 5 500 000 00 for a grand total 21 268 737 43. 7 600 packs of gold, 1 900 in July and August 1850.
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Mayaguez
Porto Arco
Capt
Barbour
the Sear
Mary C. Ames
New Orleans
St. Thomas
Cantrornia Gorp
New York Journal of Commerce
California
U. S. Mint
Phila
There’s Something Good in Every Heart Poem Fragment
A vintage poem fragment urges mercy for a wandering soul. It recalls a virtuous childhood, a mother’s longing, and a father’s precepts. The speaker pleads to act nobly and remind the reader there is good in every heart, despite Vice’s lure.
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Persia
Ray
Too Good Credit Leads Jacobs to Ruin at Edwards Store
In Arthur's Home Gazette a young clerk, Jacobs, succumbs to a sharp-suited dry goods dealer, Edwards, who tempts him with credit. Jacobs buys coats, vests, and a silk dress for his wife on six months credit, racking up a hundred twenty dollars. The bill devastates the family budget, wrecks vanity, and ends in regret and debt.
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Jacobs
Edwards
Mr. Edwards
Jane
Mrs. Jacobs
Livi
Aid Edwards
Woods
Jacob
Bequests of Maruemaricias von Heman to Widow and Six Heirs
A historic will bequeaths a circular tract of land to the widow, three equal circles to three sons, and three daughter shares. The text specifies the acreage and the inscribed circular boundaries, detailing the shares and centers from the circular firm A. W. J. G. is noted in the distribution.
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Werald
Maruemaricias von Heman
Ohree
Fragmented 19th Century Notes From A Curious Page
A garbled mix of observations on Beehive behavior and moral decline, farmers advised on rendering tallow, commentary on women’s education, and an O Picayune correspondent report from Mexico mentioning prohibitive gossip about elections and President Arista. The text blends weather, rural life, gender views, and political speculation with many unclear phrases.
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Darwin
Burnaps
Educ
O. Picayune
Tl Mexico
Arista
The Body of Prov. Webster Lays in Calm Rest
The body of Professor Webster was laid out in his cell with a serene smile. Rev. Mr. Putnam announced the death to the family and noted Webster died repentant and prepared for the last hour of life. The body was moved to Mrs. W s house that evening. He asked that hearts be softened toward him and that heaven grant consolation to Dr Parkman s relatives.
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MR. Bates
West
Star of Empire
Edward Bates
Missouri
Lord
Bates
Yale
Connecticut
Commonwealth
Mississippi
Nature
Georgia
Webster
N. York Tribune
Boston
Parkman
St. Paul
Dr. Putnam
Prof
Prov
Wessker
Professor Webster
Mr. Putnam
Population growth compares France and Europe says Paris correspondent
The Paris correspondent of the National Intelligencer notes rapid population increases in France versus other European states, citing figures from M. Raudout. The piece also lists U.S. population growth from 1790 to 1860 and estimates around 22 million by 1850, ending with a brief marriage note about Lieut. Wise.
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France
Popelarion
Paris
The
National Intelligencer
Europe
England
Prussia
M. Raudout
Legislative Assembly
Raudout
United States
Revenge Story in a Pulpit Sermon Tale
A clergyman once berated a youth for placing a possum in the pulpit position. In revenge the youth released a hornet nest. The preacher began the hymn, but the hornets disrupted him, and he swore while praising and damning in a muffled, humorous collapse of decorum.
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Ny Send
Tor
Very Sun. for Its Act. A Toast About Whiskey
A friend was invited to try very old whiskey by a parsimonious customer. He agreed and watched the host pour a small dose. Holding the glass aloft, the guest asked if it was forty years old. The host affirmed. The guest quipped that its age made the portion seem even smaller.
Debtors and Justice in Religious Exchange Commentary
A letter argues debt payment reflects moral duty over sophistry. It calls evasion a swindle, stating that no law can justify withholding owed sums. Religion should compel honest dealing, or it loses its value as a comfort and guide.
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Justy
Cholera Rage Among Delinquent Subscribers
The Mt Carmel Register claims cholera shows strongest in those who do not pay the printer. Subscribers in arrears for two years are said to be especially at risk, while those who pay in advance are spared.
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Mt. Carme
Rtegister
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Steuhenville Tlevald
Choice Poetry
Arthur’s Home Gazette
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Washington
Senate
Clay
District of Columbia
Maryland
Foote
Hunter
Mr. Clay
Committee of Thirteen
Hanter
Pearce
Yate College
Fillmore
New Haven
Yale College
H. Kh. Gamble
New York Tribune
St. Louis
Texas
House
U. States
Love
Rio Grande
N. Y. Tribune
America
Higroy
Wheeling Times
William O. Hinton
Columbus
Way
Wellsville
Mills
Akron
Ohio
Cleveland
Ile
Mr. Way
Prof. Webster
Foz
Lieut. Wise
Henry A. Wise
Los Gringos
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