The Brilliante Slaver and a Coffin Trade at Sea
In 1840 off the African coast the clipper brig Brilliante commanded by Homans, a feared English slaver, ferried enslaved Africans to the Caribbean. After eluding pursuit by four cruisers, Homans executed a brutal plan binding six hundred captives to a heavy anchor and sinking them with the ship’s cable, leaving no witnesses but the deadly chain on his deck.
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Homans
Howans
Cuba
Pavana
Deepernte
Tomans
Mesrocs
Eneheh
Ian
Tepcles
Theslaver
Lamans
Llomine
Haves Hole
Vormane
Homen
Elomang
Tiarre
Ionian
Harre
Bnly Fathoms
Homane
Barro
Prince Metternich Biographie Sketch Death Announced
Biographie sketch of Prince Clement Wenceslas Metternich details his birth at Coblenz in 1778 his rise as Europe’s leading statesman and his long service across Austria and at major congresses. It notes marriages treaties his role in Napoleon era politics and his death announced after a life shaping European diplomacy.
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Clement Wenceslas Metternich
Europe
Coblentz
Lis Uncastora
Magenca
Reves
Count Metternich
Kauntz
Metternich
University of
Strasbourg
Ward
Mayence
Leopold
England
Hague
He . Kuunitz
Rastadt
Count Studion
St. Petersburg
Dresden
Berlin
Presberg
Napoleon
Comorn
Napoleom
Josephine
Maria Louise
Paris
Mettesnich
Austria
University of Oxford
Princ Metternich
Viena
A Narrow Escape and a Tragic Train Accident
A railroad engineer recalls a near miss on the New York Central near a cottage by the track. A four year old boy was crushed when the speeding train could not stop. The mother’s grief drove her to an asylum and the narrator vows never to drive a locomotive again.
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N.Y. Central Railroad
Buffalo
Rochester
Amy
Nobby
Ian Grivers
Swing a Cure of Consumption Exposed in Health Advice
A 19th century health column endorses the “swing” exercise to expand the chest and improve lung function as a preventive against consumption. It describes suspending the body from a rope or chain, gripping a stick, and slowly increasing use to strengthen muscles and increase gas exchange, urging widespread adoption for life preservation.
Something About the Zouaves
Dr G Bate Ciel lan reports on Zouaves noting their fine physique and courage. He praises their graceful dress, alert vigilance, and swift, light steps. The Zouaves are described as bold, decisive infantry capable of shaping infantry actions and defending positions in desperate hand to hand combat.
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Wailaeater
Center Street
Metropolitium Stack
Carter Street
Brosh
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Quitas
Euleene
al Wa
Bera
New Orleans
St. Luis Republican
Jenningsen
Seaboard
Carolinas
Georgia
Mississippi
Mobile
Arizona
Walker
California
Henningsen
Sonora
Nicaragua
Tubac
Pacific
Columbus
Gua
Napoleon intentions and European prudence in Italy
A London letter argues France seeks no territorial gains or thrones for relatives, aims to shorten the war, and would mediate through a neutral kingdom if Italy gains independence. It cautions against distrust and urges prudent, measured Europe-wide policy amid reports of various foreign intrigues and American political chatter.
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London
England
France
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Proesia
Italy
Europe
Enrromian Lerron
Tamable
Giyle
Tani
Chalmers
Sture
Come Back Home Across the Bine Mountains and Sea
Fragmented verses lament a missing loved one returning from distant lands. Interleaved news notes discuss frost damage to rye crops near Rock Prairie and widespread agricultural outlooks for wheat, plus assorted editorials on nerve psychology and political curiosities from New Orleans to California.
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White
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War Office
Tock Prairie
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