Love and Debt in A Massachusetts Sheriff Tale
In a Massachusetts county tale, Sheriff Rhodes, famed for wealth and kindness, proposes to Miss Morgan after a debt attachment risks her family. He travels to press his case with plain words and sacrifice, while Miss Morgan contemplates his offer amid past affections and social expectations.
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Rhodes
County
Massachusetts
Anna
Susan Morgan
Mr. Rhodes
Miss Morgan
Ten Days Attachments Stir Family Drama
In a tense exchange Miss Morgan and Mr. Rhodes debate a writ of attachment over inheritance and a widow. Rhodes insists the action is necessary, while Morgan seeks clarity and release. The cleric and aunt Arrabella later witness a rapid settlement as the case is consummated.
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Missanna
Afrabella
Mrs. Wilton
Anna
Mr. Rhodes
Miss Morgan
Fife
Miss Morps
Arrabella
Address on democracy and self made man ideals in 1843
The text discusses the exalted role of citizens in a republic, the tension between aristocracy and equality, and the aim for self improvement through labor. It narrates George Robertson's 1843 Camp Madison KY address, recalling the early American West and the Blue Licks defeat with stories of resilience and endurance.
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George Robertson
Camp Madison
Todd
Trigg
Harland
Bonne
Israel
John
Knowledge as Reward for Humble Labor in Capitol Text
A reflective note extols rewards for knowledge and honors among workers, urging operatives to strive to know the most. It envisions a day when the name of a working man bears no reproach and highlights the Capitol as a context for this optimistic message.
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Capitol
Union is strength flea joke on Lord Erskine
A humorous exchange records Lord Erskine on circuit saying fleas could lift him if they were unanimous. Boniface feigns surprise, Lord Erskine claims there are many in his house, then clarifies they are all married with large families.
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Lord Erskine
Boniface
Theatre scene sparks quarrel over lies and debts
A runaway youth acting a President character at Annand's theatre faced crowd rebuke. An officer accused the youth, claiming his real name was Bill Brown and noting a debt to Mrs Kipper of three dollars and a half, with a writ presented.
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Madisonian
Norval
Annand’s
Bill Brown
Kipper
Steamboat Forrest Sinks After Snag Strike
The Pittsburgh Gazette reports that the steamboat Forrest, Captain Hazlett, struck a snag at Black's Island head and sank in five feet of water. One man named McClintock drowned after leaping overboard. the vessel will be raised and cargo of tobacco and copperas salvaged in damaged condition.
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Pittsburgh Gazette
Forrest
Hazlett
Black’s Island
McClintock
Knoxville murder of 95 year old pensioner near Meigs county
A 95 year old revolutionary veteran, arriving in Knoxville to collect about $23 pension, was attacked by unknown assailants on his return journey and beaten to death near Knoxville Tennessee. The United States Gazette reports the brutal killing as a chilling crime in the region.
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Knoxville
Tennessee
Meigs County
United States Gazette
Mirror Beams Costly Break in Biblical Style
In a figurative tale a beautiful woman gazes into a mirror and violates the second commandment by making a likeness and worshiping it. The remark frames vanity as a spiritual failing tied to self-admiration and idolatry.
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Lenght
Benneath
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D'Urville
Knickerbocker
New York State
Pris
Metropoli
Sing-Sing
Vulcan
Coopers
Villian
Solitasy
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