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Groner Howard, Jr
Song of the American Eagle by a Lady of Vermont
A Vermont lyric declares the eagle a symbol of liberty. It extols fearless liberty, vigilance, and the United States heritage, calling for protection of freedom as the land and flag endure. The poem links the bird to national destiny, Pilgrims, Columbia, and a watchful flag over sea and land, finishing with a plea in Brandon dated January 844.
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Columbia
Land of the Free
Brandon
Healthful Marling Praised for Soil and Health
A letter from Agricola extolls marling for soil and public health. It argues calcium-rich marl reduces disease by neutralizing sour or septic emanations, improves marshland vegetation, and enhances air quality via healthier soil and more vigorous plant growth.
Mars and Marl Impact on Health and Land Reform
The text argues for introducing Marl to temper unhealthy emanations and improve salubrity across a moist siliceous country. It envisions Marl spreading health benefits as marling expands, reducing swamp-driven illness and boosting labor, population, and productivity while draining remaining swamps.
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Mars
Letter from General Jackson on annexation of Texas to the United States
Hermitage February 12 1844 General Andrew Jackson writes Hon A W Brown in response to Governor Gilmer's Texas annexation letter. He recalls his stance on Texas retrocession, notes negotiations with Spain and boundary disputes, and argues annexation benefits national security and unity. He warns of British interests and potential war impacts. The letter includes praise for A W Brown and references Erwin's papers.
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Hermitage
A.W. Brown
Madisonian
Gilmer
Texas
U. States
Erwin
Madrid
Spain
Floridas
Louisiana
Rio Grande
France
Washington
Mexico
United States
Letter from the President on relief from Judge Hall fine
The President sends a copy of the act granting relief from Judge Hall’s fine. He notes the measure’s justice and his approval as part of his annual message to Congress, highlighting the satisfaction of signing the bill into law.
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United States
General Jackson
Washington
Letter from General Jackson in reply from Hermilier
General Andrew Jackson replies gravely from Hermilier February 27 acknowledging a kind letter and Congress action removing an unjust fine. He thanks the recipient for highlighting the injustice tied to martial law and the judge's conduct. He notes remission of the fine at Nashville upon warrant clearance and expresses lasting gratitude to the American people.
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Hermilier
Congress
Hall
New Orleans
McClintock Young
Nashville
Andrew Jackson
Army Size and Costs Reported in United States Opening
A newly published report states the regular army totals about 8000 men costing eight million dollars yearly. Private pay is around ninety six dollars per year with similar clothing and rations, totaling about two hundred dollars per year. Officers’ pay and expenses run at about two million, leaving about five million for War Department salaries and related clerks and pensions.
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United States Army
Callon
War Department
Secretary of War
Jnacdwn
Pension Departments
Leap Year Proposal Befits Tem perance Herald in Camden
The Temperance Herald of Camden South Carolina announced leap year privileges for readers to address gentlemen. Miss Lydia Green proposed to the editor and demanded his choice for the forfeit. The editor gave up his horse and watch rather than cede his right to select.
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Temperance Herald
Camden
S. C
Lydia Green
Leap Year Tease At New Year Ball
A Nantucket Telegram account recalls a New Year’s night exchange where a gentleman asks a young lady to take his arm after the dance ends. Her witty reply notes it is leap year and suggests including the gentleman as well.
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Nantucket
Demand for Boys and Girls in Modern Civilization
A witty remark notes that young ladies and gentlemen are plentiful, yet there remains a great demand for boys and girls who seem wholly exterminated in the present sublimated state of civilization.
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