Lafay ette Memories and early American rail progress in 19th century
New York correspondent recalls a Laf ayette encounter with Thurlow Weed in 1824 traveling to Albany on the Chancellor Kent. Weed describes Lafayette’s stature and scenes along the Hudson. Weed also recounts Fulton’s Cler mont steamboat, early New York trips, and regional views of Syracuse and New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Indianapolis
Thurlow Weed
Lafayette
Albany
Chancellor Kent
Nick Fish
Governor Fish
Washington
Mr. Weed
Schenectady
Eam
Fulton
Catskill
Catskill Landing
Syracuse
City Hall
Broadway
Chambers
Canal Streets
Canal Street
Crak it Before and the Joy of Elizabeth’s Death
A fragment recounts the death of Mary Queen of Scots with sour humor and a grim note on public sentiment. It contrasts Mary’s sorrow with Elizabeth I’s enduring reputation and public reaction in London and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Brougham
Crakit
Harry
Mary
Elizabeth
London
England
Queen of Scots
Reminiscences of Napoleon at St Helena in 19th Century View
The United Service Magazine recalls Napoleon at Longwood on Saint Helena. Sir Hudson Lowe supervised a fortress garrison and vessels patrolling the island. An officer was sent at night to check Napoleon's location after thirty six hours of absence and caught a glimpse through a window, much to relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napoleon
Mr. Carrol
Carrol
George Cockburn
Longwood
Count Bertrand
Sir George
Bertrandt
France
Mr. Carroll
Deadwood
St. Helena
United Service Magazine
Sir Hudson Lowe
Gen Procter's Treasure Ghosts Haunt Woodstown Roadside
Toronto Globe reports legends of a phantom near a road from Woodstock toward Embro tied to General Proctor s hoarded treasure. Residents recall riders and horses alarmed by midnight appearances while locals speculate on hidden plunder and possible pursuit by those sharing the spoils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto Globe
Woodstock
Embro
Colonel Light
General Proctor
United States
Proctor
Light
Martiff
North Carolina Pres vote tallies and governor race noted
The report lists NC presidential results with Garfield 115 616 and Hancock 124 204 giving Hancock a majority of 8 588. It recalls 1876 figures Tilden 125 427 and Hayes 108 419 with Tilden’s previous majority 17 008 and a Republican gain of 8 420. Governor canvass underway shows Jarvis leads Buxton by about 5 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
North Carolina
Hancock
Garfield
Tilden
Hayes
Jarvis
Buxton
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Mary Stuart
Anne
Duke of Gloucester
Marlborough
Charonne
Notre Dame de Pontoise
Falaise
Dijon
Manuel Bernades
Nova Floreta
Lisbon
Brazil
St. Anthony
America
Baron de le Honten
Canada
Gen. Procter’s
Ftaravvare
J. ©. Llores
South Side
Sullivan
Indiana
Stoves &O
Wore
Olver Chilled
PLOW
Richmond, Hamilton
Pittsburg, Grand
Brown Cultivators
Champion
Reaper & Mower
Studebaker
Frgm
Waagon
Gilpin
Climax Corn Planter
Regie
J. F. Hoke
Ind
McEneney
Sullivan, Ind
Commercial Row
Sullivan Or
Terre Haute
J. P.stratton
New Denison Hotel
West
Howe
Howe Machine Company
Victor
Uut
Victor Sewing Machine Company
Western
Starx Sr
Catcaco
Int
Middletown
Conn
Tee
Walnut Sts
Terre Haute, Ind
J. A. Parker, & Bros, Proprietors
Briggs & Lacey
DAVIS
John Davis & Sons
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