Southern Heroes Jackson and Lee Admired as Brothers
The narrator recalls immense southern pride for General Jackson and the love for him in Hilo and the broader South. He notes Jackson and Leo’s close, brotherly relationship with mutual admiration and shared glory, describing how each attributed success to the other and to God. The piece highlights hero-worship and the deep bond between these Confederate leaders.
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Public Libraries of the United States Volumes by Institution
Data lists U S libraries by size with counts from 50 000 to 261 000 volumes. Major holdings include Congress Library 261 000 volumes and Public Library of Boston near that level, plus Harvard 200 000 and Astor Mercantile 144 000 each. Also notes regional libraries in New York Albany Philadelphia Boston and others with 50 000 to 67 500 volumes.
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The Choleran Periodical Epidemic History
The piece outlines a periodical cholera theory tied to Indian religious festivals and cycles of 12 years, 36 years and other intervals. It cites outbreaks in 1617 1626 1781 1865 1866 1877 and 1879, predicting future surges and noting global spread including New Orleans deaths.
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New Orleans
United States
Russia
Europe
Appletons
Neck
A youngster is asked to write about a body part that connects the head to the body and offers a humorous, garbled reflection. The speaker notes necks involve roosters and insulators, with odd phrases like calacorn and crows, then says this is about all they can think of.
John Randolphs Religious Services at His Plantation Chapel
John Randolph hosted religious services on his plantation with Abner Clapton preaching to enslaved worshippers. Randolph often interrupted sermons aloud to challenge Clapton’s theology, slapping the preacher on the back and insisting on doctrinal corrections. The lively scene included humorous rhymes sung by the congregation and Clapton eventually yielded to the mood while continuing the service.
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Wonderful Discovery on the Mississippi River Dig
An eighteenth century style urban miscellany reports a remarkable discovery eight miles below Davenport Iowa on August 28. A subterranean rock chamber was found with ancient ashes bones and a petrified leather strap bronze buckles and a wooden leg. The finding suggests bronze knowledge and early surgery among aboriginal Americans. Additional items include odd anecdotes about insurance contracts and humorous exchanges.
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