Sorrowful tribute to Stonewall Jackson statue in Virginia
A long obituary style feature recounts the life of Thomas Jonathan Jackson born 1824 in West Virginia, his rise from orphaned youth to brigadier general, and the famous line stone wall. It describes the planned Foley bronze statue to be sent to Virginia, funded by public subscriptions and placed in Richmond with a grand inauguration during the state fair in October.
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Youmetance Wiagh
Maitesads
Bée
Wabee Idope
Fragmante
Jackson
Icun
Chanedlierville
Stonewall Jackson
England
J. H. Beresford Hope
M. P
Gregory
W. IL. Gregory
Ceylon
Margate of Lotfan
Arthur Fall Trevor
Street
Architét
John IM. Foley
R.A
Foley’ Patt
James M. Mason
Virginia
Bradley Johnson
Foley
Royal Academy
Academy
Deresford Ape
Kemper
Capitol
Richmond
Diacipupe
John Henry Foley
Dublin
Dublin Royal Lock
Olyaban
Toulon
Earl of Ellonembere
Brest
Notable Sculptors and a Grand Memorial Envisioned
In 1644 the three sculptors planned imine works for the new palace at erg ry'da doe Mosk and the bronze "Lo dud Charger" for Calguita. One he pursued portraits and monumental salion, and was commissioned by her majesty to carve the colossal statue of the prince consort for the National Memorial in Clyde Park. At his death in 1874 many unfulfilled orders would have occupied him longer, yet the masters in art and war left enduring legacies that memory preserves beyond the dust.
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Bronse
Calguita
Ireland
Prince Consort
Clyde Park
J’saluist
Here is Stillman A. Clemens Rich in Faith and Character
The article honors Stillman A. Clemens, noting his wealth lay not in money but in faith mind and heart. It lauds his Christian conduct, patience, and self restraint, saying he died poor in worldly goods yet rich in virtue and beloved by all who knew him.
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Stillman A. Clemens
Reat
Manila
Chicago
Stillman
A. Clemens
Tom Marshall and the phrenology scare in Louisville
A reminiscence recalls a phrenology lecturer in Louisville who examined heads amid crowds at the Galt House. Tom Marshall mocked the practice, offering to test anyone, but a drunken passerby reminded him he could not read the texts. The scene captures a tense, humorous clash over pseudoscience.
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Tom Marshall
Louieville
Galt
J'on
Tom
Mr. Marshall
Orat
The Awakening and Related Fragments
A trove of fragmented prose and poetry passages blends dreamlike lines with sentimental verse. It includes a dramatic medieval flavor, reflections on destiny and loss, and an anecdote about a young man losing his job due to misdemeanor, commented by an old lady who attributes it to a woman’s influence.
Wealthy London merchant hails Pim advertising as tireless advocate
A London merchant praised Pim advertising, saying the constant, unflagging advocate works day and night to bring trade. He claimed the silent orator never tires, never errs, and will reach households from which his business can gain customers.
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Londoun
Pim
Delayed Return From Church Sparks Abbreviated Sermon Debate
An elderly man on the way home from church praises a sermon as delightful and heavenly. His son chides him for missing the chance to dodge in, joking that he may never have another such opportunity.
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Jack
Honey the most delicious delicacies praised by Danbury family
The piece recounts a humorous anecdote about Ephraim and his wife debating honey as the nectar of flowers and a light jest about linen and hemp. A Camridge farmer jokes about sowing hemp while a guest teases about progress and propriety. The tone mimics a local society tale.
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Ephraim
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