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England's Decline Foretold by American Prophecy
A column discusses fears of England’s decline and civil upheaval, citing Lord Macaulay and prophecy. It contrasts American optimism with British stagnation and foresees upheaval before two centuries of peace end. Other snippets include a New York letter to God and a humorous Irish dialect exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Watterson
Louisville Courier-Journal
John Bull
England
Lord Macaulay
London Bridge
St. Paul’s
Tower
Old Blucher
Lombard St
Belgradia
House of Lords
William C. Rives
Virginia
America
Union
Maine
Texas
New York
Massachusetts
Corning
Rochester
N.Y. Central Road
Binghamton
Albany
Springfield
Worcester
Boston
New England
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Louisville
Illinois
Missouri
Kansas
Far West
Toledo
Chicago
Milwaukee
Omaha
Northwest
W. B. Shattuc
Gen’l
Meadville