Scraps of History Andrew Jackson Ledger Portrait
A 19th century ledger essay narrates Andrew Jackson’s youth during the American Revolution. It describes his early education, the Waxhaws battle scene seen by a twelve year old Jackson, his mother’s wartime flight to North Carolina, and his service in Colonel Davy’s corps alongside Waxhaws settlers. The piece elevates his patriotism and heroic sacrifice for liberty.
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Andrew Jackson
Jackson
Washam Academy
Lexington
Concord
Bunker Till
Car
Savannah
South Carolina
Andrew
Hugh
Stone
Charlestown
Carniwallis
Buford
Hardy Yeomanry
Kingdom of Heaven
Waxham
North Carolina
Lord Rawden
Rawden
Camden
General Sumpter
Rocky Mount
Davy
Zral
Hanging Rock
Jackson Boys
New Orleans
Battle of New Orleans and early Congress prayers cited
The piece recounts the 1815 bombardment and the peace arrival after the War of 1812, praising Andrew Jackson and British news delays. It includes a scene in Carpenter's Hall with prayers read in Congress and cites Adams and Jay. It mentions Randall's proposed three percent refunding bill and notes the cultural role of newspapers in communities.
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Washington
Philadelphia Ledger
Randall
Congress
Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury
United States
Claus Spreckels Turns Dust Field Into Sugar Empire
Claus Spreckels arrived in the Sandwich Islands and leased 10 000 acres for fifty years at ten cents an acre. He irrigated improvised soil and planted sugar cane. The sugar produced is of superior quality and made him the islands' wealthiest resident.
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Claus Spreckies
Vfonotulu
Sandwich Islands
Spreckles
United States
Odd net between boys and girls shocks old schoolfolk
The item notes a seminary that has hung a net between male and female students during play, hailed as a “wonderful discover” by believers in coeducation, while an old lady remains unconvinced by the arrangement.
Winter Time Table for Pennsylvania Central R R
May West with east and west trains on Ls ial S RW and at Corry with BP and W Rand NY PL O RR Erie and Kane accommodation with transon L MS RB W east and West and at Corry with P cE RW Note the leaving time at Erie is Philadelphia time which is twenty minutes faster than Erie time Robert Neilson General Superintendent.
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L.s Ial. S. RW
Corry
BP. & W. Rand NY. PL &O. RR
Erie
Kane
Transon
L. M.S
P. Ce. RW
Philadelphia
Robert Neilson
Snp
Civilization Enervates People Far West Notes Piano Appearance
A fragment recalls hardship in Hard Scrabble as a landlord of the Fighting Bears yields to innovation. A Yankee advertiser promises clean plates at every meal, while tablecloth resistance is mentioned with a tone of fading traditional manners.
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Far Wi
Electric Bitters and Other Remedies Advertised in 19th Century Page
A collage of medical patent cures and humorous notices touts Electric Bitters for bilious diseases and general debility, Bucklen Arnica Salve for skin ailments, Hop Fitters for children, and Lindsey's Blood Searcher as a cure. Also includes a comic note on The Comic Oyster and mock publisher rebukes. Broad, mixed advertisements with florid phrasing and testimonial-style blurbs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Merck & Co
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The
Ledger
Ghent
Great Britain
Louisiana
Bancroft
Napoleon
Europe
Tittle
Deeias
John Adams
Adams
Afr
Cushing
Jay
New York
Rutledge
Ingersoll
Samuel Adams
Duche
Randolph
Boston
Mr. Duche
Cooper Himach
America
Massachusetts Bay
Tenry
Lee
New England
Y. Adams
Thins ¥. Rands
DL Baum
Mins
N.Y
Corkrai
Wayne MacVeagh
Department of Justice
Mark
A. W. Mores & Co
Bright
Lydia E. Pinkmaw
Lydia E. Pinknam
Waster Avenue
Lynn
Mass
Clara
Ee - HE. Carpenter
Tenderson
Brooklyn
P. Bysecker
Second Street
Variety Hall
Warren High School
Torrion
Addre W. M. Lindsey
O A
J. C. Bennett
ERIES
Wanhart’s Block
Aevlitr
Pennsylvania Central. R
P. & E. Division
Philadelphia Erie Railroad
Erie Mail
Wiladelphia
Eri
Acc
Kar
Irvineton
Beil
Sheffield Acc
Sheffield
Warren
Orr
Jeaves Claendon
Warren Acc
Clarendo
Corr
Philadelph
I Corry
Irvinetor
Shefferd
Clar
Don EX
Clarendon
Clarendon Acc
Mail
M.S. Row
Dunkirk, Allegheny
Valiey & Pitish
R. R
Korthward
Don Kirk
Fredont
Laona
Sinelearvine
Vermont
Ross
Falconer
A& G.w.crossing
Frewsburg
Fentonville
Ackieys
Usseé
Iforth Warren
Arren
Acksor
Eas Bt
Tvineton
P- Min Mu
Thayer
Geol Sup
T. C. A. Crore
Ags
Lake Shore Road
Dunkirk
Granite Works
W. B. Kinsky
Union School
Warren, Pa
Purchaers
Kinsky
B. Platte
Manuafacturer of
Times
Ahichory
W. GC. Rowland
Hickory St
School House
Priconlg
A.W. Moreh & Co
Surly Gritie
Hattle Creek
Liam
A. Kryox
Lindsey
J. Ralston
Widerton
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