Two Homes in the Country by Thomas Hood
Lara Deane tale follows Judge Graham Welden and Lara as a secret affections awakening in a wounded heart. The judge comforts her, declares lifelong devotion, and a restrained proposal emerges amid family memories and autumn guests at Meadow Brook. Lara clings to the future home with him while a concealed love stirs.
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Lura
Cying
Papa
Philip
Lara
Meadow Brook
Elect
Graham Welden
Judge Welden
Graham
Grandmother
A Northward Scheme for Minnie and Lara
Mrs. Steele schemes to marry her ward Minnie Waters to Judge Welden while Lara Deane, the governess, grows closer to him. Graham Welden discovers love for Lara as Minnie charms with childlike innocence. Lara fears losing her place and heart to another, while Philip, the child, pleads for the governess to remain.
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Judge
Lara
Philip
Lura
Graham Welden
Mrs. Steele
Minnie
Graham
Miss Deane
Myra
Abbie Creona
Judge Welden
Mre. Steele
Lara Deane
Lura Deane
Tim
Philip Welden
Papa
Lyra
Brooks Expulsion Sought After Sumner Assault
The Philadelphia Ledger calls for the Senate to hand Brooks to the Grand Jury for indictment and trial and urges the House to expel him to protect legislators and uphold dignity. It condemns the attack as a brutal and unmanly act, marking a sharp rebuke in congressional ruffianism.
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Sumner
Philadelphia Ledger
Senate
Grand Jury
House
Brooks
Congress
Carrots urged for nationwide 1-acre planting campaign
The New York Tribune urges farmers to plant one acre of carrots this year. An acre yields 400 to 1400 bushels and, mixed with grain, holds equal value per bushel for all stock feed or for milk cows. Carrot planting also acts as a manure dressing for subsequent crops.
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United States
New-York Tribune
Fragmented political race hints at Buchanan split
The text discusses factions around Pierce, Douglas, and Buchanan with tense feelings among supporters. It mentions Beall and a split over votes, Massachusetts limiting support for Douglas, and Breckinridge’s nomination affecting Kentucky against Fillmore. The fragment implies a disputed convention outcome and regional tensions shaping the 1860 race.
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Buchanan
Tennessee
Massachusetts
Douglas
Pierce
Othe Beall
Breckeridge
Kentucky
Fillmore
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