Aunt Patty Rejects Deacon Nat in Village Romance
In a rural tale, Aunt Patty a storied widow of influence rejects Deacon Nat Acres, a wealthy widower and church ally, choosing independence over marriage to avoid shifting affection of his children. The ending hints at social gossip and a quiet closure as Nat retires from courtship.
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Louisa
Mr. Dewberry
Nat Acres
Deacon
Deacon Nat
David Drum
David
Dea
Nat
Sinnerman
Louisia
Corporal
Gentleman's vows and after marriage clash in verse
Poem contrasts courting romance with married life, listing desires for affection, social pleasures, and wealth before marriage, then depicting conflict over flirtations, finances, and domestic duties after marriage. The speaker laments scolding, while hints of independence and separation appear alongside steady domestic strain.
Ohio Congressman Attacks Thad Stevens in Congress
The Honorable William Mungen of Ohio loudly challenged Thad Stevens after Stevens’ confiscation speech. Mungen invoked the constitutional ban on bills of attainder ex post facto law, asking what Stevens would say. Stevens retorted that no lawyer would call it an attainder, implying Mungen erred.
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Wmn. Mungen
Ohio
Congress
Fifth
Thad. Stevens
Stevens
William Mungen
Title Hunters of America Capture Paris Gentry
Boston Traveler reports in Europe especially Paris a class called Title Hunters of America. European nobility, especially French and Southern European men, gain wealth from American daughters who seek titles. Daughters spend fathers’ fortunes while marriages demand civil contracts and dot money.
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Paris
Boston Traveler
Europe
America
United States
Webster reply to aspiring lawyer about room at the top
The quotation reports Daniel Webster telling a young man seeking a legal career that though crowds are many below, there is space above for those who strive. The remark highlights perseverance and ambition in the pursuit of greatness.
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Shepherd
City of
New York
All’s Journal of Health
Remep
Y. M
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A. M
Daniel Webster
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