Absence of Mind and Odd Anecdotes Across North American Notes
A compilation of humorous and curious tales from mining towns and taverns. A Grant county mapmaker buries a calf in a mineral hole then imprudently shoves the horse in the hole. Joe from Natchez boasts Yankee guns outmatching British cannons with a dramatic drive of oxen. A Wilkinson county cask yields wine instead of oil, later becoming vinegar. a misfiled mother note leads to a two headed child story. A clerk bargains with the devil over free newspapers, while a hurricane wrecks ships off New Orleans and Liverpool. The piece ends with the legend of Scotland’s thistle origin and its wartime adoption.
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Am Mantha
Préege
Grant County
Wisconsin Herald
Natchez
Woodville
Wilkinson
Asigsissippi
Bayou Sara
Treasure hidden near Clark's House on Bayou Road found
A man confined in Parish Prison whispered of three kegs of gold and silver buried near Clark's House on Bayou Road. After a miner from Gelena guided others, a keg weighing substantial amount was uncovered four feet down, then removed by draymen as officials watched the ongoing search over several days.
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Clark
Bayou Road
Gelena
Ilinois
Macarty’s Point
Man as paradox and folly in Eastern Anecdote
A Sunday Mercury preacher likens man to a paradoxical collection of flaws and virtues from A to Z, humorously naming countless contradictions. An Eastern anecdote recalls a woman and suitor. a clever clock contrivance is praised for showing day month year and sunrise with accuracy.
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Man
Newark
N. 3
Daily Advertiser
Crane
Risling
Canton Portraits of City Life and Riverine Banquet Scenes
The narrative paints Canton as a maze of narrow streets crowded with porters, lacking carriages and horses, where women rarely appear and foreigners face hostility. It highlights the river’s boat districts, floating shops, and pleasure boats with lavish salons, music, and debauched allure, observed from a hired tancha during a stay. The journey includes a visit to Pantera Ching’s garden, describing ornate Chinese houses on bamboo stilts, connected by bridges and dykes, with intricate pavilions and tranquil courtyards.
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Canton
Dhére
Née-China
Chhin
Paria
Leasure
Venice
France
Paris
Fele
Pantera-Ching
Tigris
Betela
Spectator Describes Imperial Chinese Festival Lights and Dances
The observer notes silk costumes from various provinces, male performers and women unseen on stage, and evocative rituals with gong tom tom and strings. Dances lead to warlike games and trials of strength as the palace and bridges glow with glass garlands reflected on the lake. A Chinese dinner disappoints after a French service.
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Enberenigin
Progressive Democracy Advocates Equal Rights Worldwide
The Kalamazoo Gazette discusses Progressive Democracy praising universal human rights and equal privileges. It cites reforms in Europe and the Americas, notes the decline of monopolies, and details a state convention adding sections against corporate stock, multiple offices, and monopolies along with limits on privileges.
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Europe
Moyland
Ireland
France
Spain
South America
Mexico
General Assembly
Postponed sale of described mortgaged property
The sale promises postponement to Monday the 2d of January next at the same place and time. Mortgagee Morris Lule and attorney A Borer announce the delay dated May 20, 1845. In a separate writ, Sheriff E P Lockart offers public vendue of land in Prairie du Chien on June 12, 1845 at 10 a.m. for the estate of Joseph Rolette and heirs.
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Jaune
Madieun
Morris Lule
Herifins
Allan Fieri
Crawford County
W.T
Joseph Rolette
Sail County
Aleander
Emily
Julio Daribier
Jgggph Monten
Joseph Koletie
Prairie du Chien
Lyon
Prairie du Chienne
Missiassyp
Enat
Marinas de St. Greate
E. P. Lockart
Sherif
C. C
W. TL Sheiff
Sale of Town Lots in Prairie du Sac Sauk County
Notice of a public sale of town lots in Prairie du Sac Sauk County by order of the Board of County Commissioners. Describes parcels in blocks and ranges with sale terms one half cash and county orders at sale, remaining balance due on deed delivery. Auction set for Saturday June 7 at 10 AM.
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Prairie du Sac
Sauk County
Board of County
Comuisaie
Sauk
Prairie du Sic
Wees
John Russell
Prinie du Sac
Sauk Co
Hee
Newspaper Subscription Terms From a Historic Ad
The notice outlines subscription rates for Daily, Semi-Weekly, and Weekly papers, with advance payment required and penalties for late payment. It notes optional mail payment, postmaster certificate receipts, and acceptance of specie paying bank notes. Terms include price per period and renewal conditions.
Notice of Tax Lien Sale And Redemption Deadline
Public notice declares certain lands and town lots sold in Ford County for taxes and charges for the year. Redeemed on or before November th by payment of amount due plus 30 percent interest. otherwise liens will be forfeited and properties sold.
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Almion Lull
Jmadison
Dane
Ran
Morris Lull
A. Lernin
Board of
Suprrviners
Eafil
Am Hk
Lands Sold for Taxes in 1840 and 1842 Notices
The notice records land and lot sales for unpaid taxes in Fond du Lac County. Entries reference April and December 1841 and 1842, noting parcels by town range sections and tax amounts, with Clerk Conkey of the Board of Supervisors overseeing the proceedings.
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A. D
Conkey
Fond de du Las
Mhrober
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