The Watch Question and the Waltham Time Keepers
In a defense of American craftsmanship, the American Watch Company of Waltham asserts the superiority of its time keepers over foreign watches. It argues that precise construction and mechanical science deliver accurate, durable watches offered at a fair price, with a perpetual guaranty and signs of authenticity to deter counterfeits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sires
American Watch Company of Waltham
TULIR
Waltham Watches
Waltham
American Watch Company
Cyin
Ke, Robbins
Appleton, Tracy, & Co
Fragmented Poetry by Bowells on Walls and Wind
Poem by W. D. Bowells in Atlantic Monthly描写 a worn wall with damp trees, stains, and rose leaves. The speaker wanders through silent rooms as wind, doors, and unseen guests reveal hidden light and a haunted sense of home amidst decay.
Ever of Thee Dreaming Mantles a Lost Love Ballad
A fragmented lyric poem expresses longing and memory of a beloved. Refrains repeat fond admiration as the speaker vows to remember through day and night, seeking solace in thoughts of the loved one despite time and distance. Strong emotional imagery and cadence dominate.
Slaveholder’s bold reply stuns Southern trader aboard Sound steamer
An on board discussion about slavery pits a New England factory agent against a zealous Southern advocate. A North Carolina slaveholder reveals his absolute ownership of enslaved people and the law’s support for chastisement, highlighting complex views on slavery and prompting quiet reflection among passengers. The exchange ends with the slaveholder’s informed, candid stance silencing the defender as the voyage continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Oracle
South
North Carolina
South Carolina
Cuba
Boston Journal
Recollections of Levi Buckingham Emigration to the Northwest
The piece recounts Levi Buckingham’s 1789 voyage down the Ohio in a flap-boat to Fort Washington and his 1790 crossing to the Northwest Territory with Fletcher Covalt, detailing canoe travel, land purchases from John Cleves Symmes, disputes over land rise, and early frontier settlements near the Miami and Covalt stations.
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Levi Buckingham
Buckingham
Redstone
Brownsville
Fort Washington
Buckingham Farms
John Cleves Symmes
Ohio
Columbia
Pittsboro
Ohio River
Miami
Knock Buckingham
Levi
Covall
Symmes
Cleves
Waldsmith
Waldsmith Place
Waldsamith
Pennsylvania
Fletcher
Abraham Covalt
Covalt
Sycamore Licks
Secession Printers Referenced in Alabama Controversy
The Montgomery Post mocks secession soldiers from Alabama and implies a rough homecoming. An exchange notes possible returns with glory, while warnings of Federal harm and graphic consequences for captured troops accompany ironical, condemnatory language. The piece uses typographical quirks to intensify satire.
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Montgomery Post
Apostles
Faust
Alabama
Mobile
Uncle Sam
Hell
Soda and Saleratus Use in Cooking Sparks Debate
A heated opinion piece argues soda or saleratus is safe when not abused and can aid digestion and remedies, though avoid in bread. It cites remarks on bakers and turkeys to illustrate effects, warns against adulteration, and contrasts views from the Richmond Haguirer on secession and constitutional amendments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armen
Bread or Biccd Bread or Bidcot Braid in Manchester markets
A Manchester factory scene reports business never better despite national unrest. Factories run full time with high output and a payroll of 110000 dollars per month for operatives.
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Manchester
Na d
Sabbath not Regarded by the Alabama Convention
A Jersey stage notice reports a calf missing with a white spot on a rear leg. A reward of three dollars is offered for returning the calf, described as a heifer. The text cites a Sabbath dispute and compares to revolutionary France, reflecting period editorial tones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
France
Ana
Misheille
A Noble Tree Blown Down by December Hurricane
A monarch tree known as Belled, of the Sierra Neca da region near Miner's Cabin, was toppled by the Sith hurricane in December. The fifty to thirty feet diameter giant was estimated at about 3,000 years old. Charles Fox faced his burning country house by retreating to a hill to sketch the blaze, an almost unique display of philosophy.
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Sierra Necada
Charles Fox
Domestic Economy and Curious Cookery Fragments
A jumble of recipe snippets appears with puddings and custards described in brief steps. Interleaved are satirical and social notes on monarchy, politics, manners, and reflections on nature, women, education, and aging.
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D. Fitch
A. Fitch
T. Fitch
Tan
United States
Business Directory
Marsitall
Loudon Marshall & Loudon
Georgetown
Brown County
Brown
Clermont
Adams
T. D. Hartman
Cynthiana
Marathon
Clermont County
J. A. Adams
Courte Dormont
Hamilton Counties
Milford
Clermont Co
I. Elston, Jn
New Lanebury
Mulberry
A. T. Cowen
Hamilton Ounties
Ofice
Masonic Hall
Milfont
Cleremont County
William Howard
Dennison’s
Batavia
Geo. L. Swing
Wear
Ess
Batavia Hotel
WM. Arthur
LAW
Williamsville
Adate
Geo. W. McLefresh
Corw LY
Market Street
Felicity
P. H. Hastings
Kentucky
Missouri
Alton Insurance Company
Rice
Peticlty
T. M. Lewis
J. M.m'grew
Lewis & McGrew
Bwindi
Denison
Second Borg
M. McGrew
J. Tritt
Sturges
Prout and
Quarry Streets
New Richmond
W. A. Townsley
Bisiner
Gko
W. Gregjounston
T. Q. Ashburn
A. Penn
Penn & Ashburn
Court Lenge
N. J. Barber
Ametia
Dre, McMillen & Kennedy
Dr. B. George & CO
Tholesaln
Congress
Broadway
Cincinnati
Madl
Nasser
J. A. Wraver & Bro
wa.Ollice
A. Squire
West Fourth Street
P. O. Bex
Clermont House
George M. Davis
Denatt
8. B. Crew
Bis
Java
Hin Tine
Adolf
L. G
John L. Moore
Anell TA
Goodale House
W. H. Akin
High Street
State
Town
Columbus
Cortif. Éatovas
J.D. Hovey
Kerr
Bram
Falter
Williamsburg
Tata
D. BR. George & Co
Biroadiany & Ower
Newton WY
A. B
Cleveland
Hitchcock
James H. Carter
N. Moore
Merchant Tailor
Anid
Watts M'Murcity
N. M. Preble
New Richmont, Ohio
Pine Lumber
Paalve USA
C. Ee
Naoyvt
Charles Wulf & CO
Washington St
Presbyterian Church
New Richmont
Ohto
Kramer & Kroger, Merchant Tailors
Main Street
Sixth Street
Renton
Crusader
I. Bokwiy
Tobacco Bee
the Watch
Union
SUBIC
Rolbbins
Appleton
Philip Bromer
Eowdm
Oscar Ogren
M. Prints
Ocden & Frintz
Merchant Tailors
Clothiers
Niidyl
Jacob Theis
Main St
Bet
Nbyl
W. D. Bowells
Pight
Ani
Atlantic Monthly
Peg
The
Clermont Courier
Thomas Fitzwater
Secession Printers
Neil
Richmond Haguirer
Sys
Perrom
Liverpool
Nogland
Royal House of
England
Victor Manuel
Agin
Bet the Indy
Count Cavoun
Ife
Paras Dise
Boston Courier
Jackson
Old Buchanan
Buchanan
Old Jackson
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