Delamere Pond tragedy ends in wedding at Delamere Farm
Helen Delamere, Horace Kent, and Flora Armitage face danger when a boating accident nearly sinks Helen. Horace confesses love, Flora’s bravado clashes with danger, John Maxwell rescues Helen, and Flora recovers to serve as bridesmaid at autumn wedding. Delamere Farm and its pond linger in memory as a near tragedy turned celebration.
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Helen
Horace Kent
Helen Delamere
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Delamere Farm
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Colonel Delamere
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Mrs. Maxwell
Mr. Keno
Mr. Maxwell
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Martin
Kent
Miss Delamere
Miss Delarmere
Mr. Delamere
Maxwell
Delamére Pond
Duelling Craze Flares in New Orleans Police Duel
In New Orleans on the 12th, a duel occurred between two police officers with fire from the pistols but no bloodshed. The same day three Black individuals were jailed on bail over alleged plans for similar violence. A frugal California couple toured from San Joaquin to Sacramento selling rhubarb for pies to fund their wedding while bringing back fish.
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San Joaquin
Cal
Sacramento
Methodist and Quaker Share Bed After Prayer Reflections
A Methodist and a Quaker, stopping at a public house, agreed to sleep in the same bed. The Methodist knelt to pray and confessed many sins. When he rose the Quaker remarked that such self-accusation would prevent him from sharing a bed, underscoring personal conscience over proximity.
Character sketches and rural mishap in letters
The Boston Traveller praises Mr Choate as happy in domestic life and a kind husband and father. The Belfast Journal notes a citizen of credit and renown sat on a pistol bee nest and felt the sting of war talk in rural reflection.
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Boston
Belfast Journal
Wife of Columbus broker assaults girl with knife
The wife of a Columbus broker traced fidelity suspicions to a young woman the husband courted. She forced entry, shouted disgrace, and stabbed the girl several times. The injured woman escaped after being overpowered and ejected from the house.
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Columbus
Ohio
Coal shaft collapse at Wesley City buries worker
In Illinois near Wesley City a coal shaft reached a depth of thirty four feet before the fore noon of the 8th tilt when the surrounding earth caved in trapping a workman. Rescuers later reached him the next day as the curbing trapped debris two feet above his head.
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Wesley City
Illinois
Medraj the mauve fires upon lobster showered English camp
An East India general, Medraj the mauve, mistook stolen hermetically sealed provisions for cannister shot. For three days his followers fired from his guns only fresh lobsters, pickled salmon and other delicacies, supplying the British camp with a shower of provisions.
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East India General
Judge's Bench Questioned Over Young Witness
A judge questioned a young witness about his intended destination if he testified, the youth replying that he would go where all lawyers go. The exchange highlighted concerns about legal guidance and witness safety.
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Alice
Oh the old story of Ella Oakwood old maid revealed
A tale set in Washington Indiana in July 1859 follows Ella Oakwood once fair and beloved, now the subject of gossip. Her suitor betrayed her and another scandalous act shattered her hopes. Cousin Blanch defends her while Charles Maitland critiques male cruelty toward older women.
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Charles
Cavilier
Blanch
Ella Oakwood
Ella
Basast
To Miss Liggle Li
A romantic verse by W. S. Gaffney ravels praise for Miss Liggle Li from Washington, Indiana dated July 1859. The poem extols beauty grace and angelic eyes and laments sorrow never touching the beloved.
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Wasington Telegraph
A Good Humored Rebuke in an Old Farmer Tale
An old farmer endures a steady stream of bad news about dead oxen. He jokes that hides will fetch cash at Fletcher's, insisting loss is a debt repayment. His wife rebukes him as a Heaven sent judgment, and he quips that cattle provide the simplest form of payment.
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Rufus Choate
Rufus Choate, Jr
Amherst College
Fietcher’s
Lineback
Brindle
Fletcher
Eliphaz
Reframed Student Praises Creation in Mock Sermon Moment
A pompous student is shown the carcass of a jackass and exclaims how fearfully and wonderfully we are made, highlighting a moment of satire on vanity and religious phrasing.
Discovery Links Illness to Health in New Orleans
A historic note suggests Mrs Smith claims much sickness in New Orleans stems from bad health, arguing a broader link between well being and illness and implying remedies through improved health conditions.
Bell-Ringing Grifter Bets On Boat Bargain
A Vermont visitor boards a North River steamer at Albany and fixates on the ship’s bell. He offers to ring it for a dollar, then ups the stake to five dollars plus a free passage to New York. The captain and passengers demand he stop, but the con man negotiates for payment and passage as the bell rings on.
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Green Mountains
Vermont
Albany
New York
Sickles Fades From New York Political Scene
The Baltimore Patriot's New York correspondent reports that Mr. Sickles is shunned by former allies and unable to gain public support. He strolls Broadway with leading figures who avoid endorsing him as he seeks recognition of the old role. Critics say his election claim will fail against Williamson.
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New York
Baltimore Patriot
Sickles
Broadway
Grace Church
Stewart's
Wall Street
Wiliamson
Wasn't I There Too at the Ballot Box
A father challenged his son at the polls claiming the son was too young to vote. The youth insisted he was 200 years old and ready to exercise his franchise. The father pressed for proof, but the son delivered a quip and the son’s vote was cast.
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Scton
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