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—Perhaps it would be best therefore not to write at all, and I don't think I should, were it not for

—If Chesterfield were forced to live here ten hours he would fret himself to death: I have heard the

These letters were compiled and published in 1774 as Letters to His Son on the Art of Becomming a Man

.— Were you ever tried?

all this; and pray nightly for my deliverance from this dungeon—where grace or good-breeding never were

Judge Strong and his wife Hannah Brewster Strong (1770–1836) were the parents of Selah B.

—If they were on my side of the wall, I should forswear loco-focoism, and turn traitor in five minutes

In the 1830s and 1840s, the Locofocos were a faction of the Democratic Party in the United States.

think I am going to fall into the splenetic, fault-finding current, on which those Woodbury documents were

—O that I were a Napoleon that I might load the heads of my friends with golden coronets.

listed as a teacher at the Mechanics' Institute School in the 1851 Manual of the Corporation of the City

listed as a teacher at the Mechanics' Institute School in the 1851 Manual of the Corporation of the City

Pentecost, and followers of Jesus see tongues of fire, symbols of the various langauges in which they were

—I am now in the city, but as Mr.

Mott, A History of American Magazines, 1741–1930 [Cambridge: Harvard University Press, 1958], 1: 718–

Mott, A History of American Magazines, 1741–1930 [Cambridge: Harvard University Press, 1958], 1: 718–

promote the liberal politics of the Democratic party, as well as to provide a forum for contemporary American

This tale is Whitman's earliest known short story and the first of nine stories by Whitman that were

Mr Wilson in the Eagle office sent Walter one in which he said that he called there and that you were

Father, you wanted me to ask how much carpenter's wages were here.

I will give you a little bit of city news.

And the rooms too, were covered with dirt an inch thick. But now we are through with all that.

Flowers of every description were on some of the tombs, large white roses and red ones too were all along

Louis Number One, the oldest cemetery in the city (1788), located on Basin Street between St.

Orleans March 27, 1848 Dear Mother To day we received the first letter from you, and glad enough we were

The passage that gave me, and Walter too, the most pleasure was the one that said you were well, and

that all the rest were well also.

know that Walter is averse to such habits, so you need not be afraid of our taking it Yesterday we were

Y. except they were one or two more "flonces" and live more in the open air &c &c &c &c &c &c to Eddy

The family's fears may have been compounded by the popular view that strangers to the city were far more

developed in that part of New York where Nassau street pokes its nose out to the Park, at the south end of City

astonishing what a vein of intelligence—one may say refinement—is perceptible in these young women; no other city

yet, the steps of the Hall of records, the jutting stones at the top of the basement windows of the City

Barnburners and Hunkers were terms used to describe opposing sides of the fracturing Democratic party

The Barnburners held radical anti-slavery views and were willing to destroy banks and corporations to

The Hunkers were pro-government; they favored state banks and minimized the issue of slavery.

divisions between these factions in New York reflected the national divisions that would lead to the American

Zachary Taylor (1784–1850), a Southern slaveholder and a well-known American miltary leader in the Mexican-American

There is much complaint in and about the city, among all classes, of "dull times."

Moreover, this city is the great receiving point of European emigration.

general satisfaction exists here at the prospect presented by the advent of the steamer "Crescent City

is that New York and New Orleans have more identity of character and interest than any other two cities

The Whigs were a political party in the antebellum United States; the Whig and the Democratic Parties

were the two major political parties in the United States as part of the two-party system.

The Whigs were critical of the nation's expansion into Texas and of the Mexican-American War and favored

A Southern slaveholder and a well-known American miltary leader in the Mexican-American War, Taylor was

The Hunkers were pro-government; they favored state banks and minimized the issue of slavery.

Our good city of New York, now-a-time, is blessed with hardly any annals to write.

Barnburners and Hunkers were terms used to describe opposing sides of the fracturing Democratic party

The Barnburners held radical anti-slavery views and were willing to destroy banks and corporations to

The Hunkers were pro-government; they favored state banks and minimized the issue of slavery.

The nominees were Lewis Cass (1782–1866) for President and William O.

Under his management, New York City's Bowery Theatre became a successful venue for American working-class

years past Nassau street, from Wall to Chatham, has been one of the most crowded thoroughfares in the city

considered—though the putting of it in execution has made the dust fly in what was formerly the very heart of the city

For my part, I am astonished that, while they were about it, they did’nt make the street twenty feet

Let your citizens believe me, when I tell them seriously that the city of New Orleans is one of the healthiest

All over our Northern cities great preparations have been made (as is but just) for the complimentary

The Hunkers were pro-government; they favored state banks and minimized the issue of slavery.

Butlerites were political supporters of William Orlando Butler (1791–1880).

The Guelphs, largely from wealthy families, were supporters of the Pope, while the Ghibellines were primarily

Blair and his wife Eliza Violet Gist were the parents of five children.

cities.

gratitude to our New York Volunteers, returned from the Mexican war, has been carried out in this city

We are expecting the steamer Crescent City here by tomorrow, or the next day, at farthest.

Evening before last the performances at the Chatham theatre were for the benefit of Messrs.

The pieces were light and lively.

The same may be said of the farming places within 60 or 100 miles of the city.

Sheldon, The Story of the Volunteer Fire Department of the City of New York [New York: Harper & Brothers

that "corporation have no souls," does not seem applicable to the corporation of this city, in one respect

my part, I think the practice a very commendable one; it creates a general good feeling between the city

Last night, the hospitalities of the city were tendered to Commodore M. E.

At the same time, the city fathers confirmed the Mayor's re-appointment of Mr.

Pearson, whose obsequies have so recently been celebrated in this city and Brooklyn. Capt.

He commanded ships in the War of 1812 and in the Mexican-American War, and he became an advocate of modernizing

Frederick Havemeyer (1804–1874) was a businessman, who was elected and served as Major of New York City

and the city's first Police Commisioner.

were the two major political parties in the United States as part of the two-party system.

The Whigs were critical of the nation's expansion into Texas and of the Mexican-American War and favored

Crescent — A Sunday morning in the city of New York, and in the heart of summer!

and the closedness of all the stores, give a peculiar appearance, and rather a dreary one, to our city

religious aspect—I have observed that in Protestant countries it is impossible to give such an aspect to cities

many myriads, all dressed so well, and looking well, one might be excused for doubting whether there were

During the afternoon and evening, the city presents a more varied aspect than in the morning.

As these are days of improvement, it would be well if a standing rule were adopted in both Houses, requiring

The Crescent City leaves to-morrow for New Orleans, and will very likely be at the levee by the time

Barnburners and Hunkers were terms used to describe opposing sides of the fracturing Democratic party

The Barnburners held radical anti-slavery views and were willing to destroy banks and corporations to

The Hunkers were pro-government; they favored state banks and minimized the issue of slavery.

divisions between these factions in New York reflected the national divisions that would lead to the American

Zachary Taylor (1784–1850), a Southern slaveholder and a well-known American miltary leader in the Mexican-American

Richardson,) she too was in the spring of health and vigor then: all the dry goods clerks in the pit were

Duberly—ah, those were treats indeed!

perfect in its appointments and general getting up, of any piece that has yet been produced upon the American

The city wears a pleasant appearance—partly attributable to the delightful weather we have had for the

Elizabeth Jefferson Chapman was an American actress and singer who performed at the Park Theatre.

She also managed a theatre for a short time in Alabama (Jane Kathleen Curry, Nineteenth-Century American

She and her husband were the parents of the actress Emma Wheatley (1822–1854), the opera singer Julia

Ireland, Records of the New York Stage from 1750 to 1860 [New York: T. H.

William Wheatley (1816–1876) was a popular and successful American stage actor, and a favorite of audiences

change of habits, living, and every thing else that conduces to comfort, than if they had staid in the city

Thousands were disappointed here yesterday from her not going off.

which, when you consider that two-thirds the passengers were juveniles and females, you may well conceive

they held a grand meeting, and made speeches, and "resolved" many things—among the rest that they were

New York, to a distinguished Editor: "Sir," said the Chairman, "the proper Whig organization of the city—the

long, undulating street, thickly shaded with large trees, and out of the way of clatter and the usual city

Over twenty thousand persons were present; and, what was better, the contributions poured in liberally

disputes at the commencement of the present century between the Jeffersonians and the Federalists, were

If any have gone, they were sent by the enemies of the Convention.

The Whigs were a political party in the antebellum United States; the Whig and the Democratic Parties

were the two major political parties in the United States as part of the two-party system.

The Whigs were critical of the nation's expansion into Texas and of the Mexican-American War and favored

Barnburners and Hunkers were terms used to describe opposing sides of the fracturing Democratic party

The Hunkers were pro-government; they favored state banks and minimized the issue of slavery.

—From the reports, there were some fifty thousand person assembled, about one-third of whom were delegates

Diplomat during the American Civil War.

Zachary Taylor (1784–1850), a Southern slaveholder and a well-known American miltary leader in the Mexican-American

He served during the War of 1812 and during the Mexican-American War.

The nominees were Lewis Cass (1782–1866) for President and William O.

his dismissal, Trist negotiated the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo in 1848, which ended the Mexican-American

We were blessed with a most refreshing rain this morning, after a dry spell of three weeks, which had

What's the state of the caloric in the Crescent City?

Here is the spirit-stirring appeal of the Directory for this city: [We published yesterday the appeal

Zachary Taylor (1784–1850), a Southern slaveholder and a well-known American miltary leader in the Mexican-American

Under his management, New York City's Bowery Theatre became a successful venue for American working-class

Crescent — Rarely, at any former period, has the health of the city been worse, without an epidemic,

A heavy shower here, a few days since, was confined to the immediate neighborhood of the city; and even

Our city streets present a plentiful sprinkling of well-dressed, bronze-faced personages, from the West

Zachary Taylor (1784–1850), a Southern slaveholder and a well-known American miltary leader in the Mexican-American

Republicanism, and its ution or explosion—the revolt in Ireland, and the deep-s eat ed wish in the American

provincial character, but is developed w it h all that fiery ardor and "looseness" so characteristic of the city

The arrival of the Crescent City yesterday brought us the latest printed dates; but since the "connection

general curiosity exists here to learn more about it; besides, there are ten thousand dare-devils in th city

summer months in the Southern United States, particularly under humid conditions and in densely populated

cities.

The "Buffalo Hunt" was a name given to a scheme in which men who had served in the Mexican-American War

conquered territory would be called the Republic of Sierra Madre ("Incidental Results of the Mexican-American

Our city is quite well supplied, now-a-days, with the article of military characters—both officer and

Large sums of money have been poured in to the hands of the "Irish Directory" in this city—of course

He served for nearly fifty years and was a veteran of the War of 1812 and of the Mexican-American War

Edwin Forrest (1806–1872) was an American stage actor, well known for his Shakespearean roles.

But for a people three times in number what our forefathers were when the latter defied the proudest

The Americans were not "united" either, in '76; wealth and influential tories were numerous; but the

the advent of Yellow Jack, who has appeared in force at the Quarantine station five miles below the city

The heat has caused a considerable emigration of city people again to country place near by.

summer months in the Southern United States, particularly under humid conditions and in densely populated

cities.

A second rate city is liable to objections, as the seat of Government; but a large and first class city

Fifteen houses were burnt—several of them used as stores.

Intercourse is debarred between the city and Quarantine.

to go on this hunt, and three thousand tough fellows could be got together for the purpose, with American

One thing there can be no mistake about; that the timid, malignant, idle and shiftless Mexican population

that Mexico had ceded to the United States in the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo following the Mexican-American

cities.

Barnburners and Hunkers were terms used to describe opposing sides of the fracturing Democratic party

The Barnburners held radical anti-slavery views and were willing to destroy banks and corporations to

The Hunkers were pro-government; they favored state banks and minimized the issue of slavery.

We are all glad to see, in this morning's telegraphic account from your city, that agreeable little sentence

deaths are more numerous, in proportion to the cases attached, than in the yellow fever—raged in the city

Clay's letter, declining any countenance to the "enthusiastic whigs" of this city, in their separate

The hearts of the whigs of this city, and most of this State, are devoted to Clay; the early support

Party organs (on both sides) are not reliable, now, as to their statements; because, never before were

summer months in the Southern United States, particularly under humid conditions and in densely populated

cities.

Barnburners and Hunkers were terms used to describe opposing sides of the fracturing Democratic party

The Barnburners held radical anti-slavery views and were willing to destroy banks and corporations to

The Hunkers were pro-government; they favored state banks and minimized the issue of slavery.

Yesterday there came up in this city, before the U. S.

Bertrand, master of the ship Alhambra, and Henry Watson, mate, were arraigned for the murder of Albert

captain ordered him to be flogged, but I don't remember the words; does not know to whom the orders were

given; but the orders were followed by a flogging by a second mate, with a fifteen thread rope, which

The principal facts were corroborated, indeed, by the second mate, who was brought on for the defence

, and, though no one knows exactly "who's the next customer," it wouldn't be very surprising if it were

It wouldn't be bad if the originality were extended farther and wider.

I see that the Crescent City leaves here on the 2d of October, and is advertised to sail hence again

Thompson, leaves for New Orleans—via Havana, same as the Crescent City—on the 16th of October; passage

Zachary Taylor (1784–1850), a Southern slaveholder and a well-known American miltary leader in the Mexican-American

The Whigs were critical of the nation's expansion into Texas and of the Mexican-American War and favored

Ireland, Records of the New York Stage from 1750 to 1860 [New York: T. H.

Under his management, New York City's Bowery Theatre became a successful venue for American working-class

By 1845, Sefton had played Jemmy Twitcher 360 times in New York City.

number of persons from the burning wreck of the Ocean Monarch, is to be donated the freedom of the city

We have even on exhibition here pictures of matters and things as they were before the Deluge—doubtless

I hear in the city this morning of the death of Michael Hoffman, Naval officer, for this city; he was

He was much beloved by the Silas Wright democracy, who were in daily expectation of hearing of his removal

P.S..Sorry are "some folks" here to see a telegraphic announcement from your city that that "Buffalo

Williams, Horace Greeley: Champion of American Freedom (New York: New York University Press, 2006).

were the two major political parties in the United States as part of the two-party system.

The Whigs were critical of the nation's expansion into Texas and of the Mexican-American War and favored

Zachary Taylor (1784–1850), a Southern slaveholder and a well-known American miltary leader in the Mexican-American

Mark's in New York City, where he served from 1816 until 1836.

On Tuesday next, October 3d, the Fair of the American Institute ( exhibition of American manufacturers

new daily paper, to be called "The Drawing Room Journal," is on the eve of its appearance in this city

A mob rapidly collected, and were so incensed that they dragged, cuffed, and bruised Baker pretty severely

The Customhouse and Naval office were closed yesterday, in respect to Mr. Hoffman, deceased.

Foster (d. 1856) was a city reporter, writer, and man about town.

The Hunkers were pro-government; they favored state banks and minimized the issue of slavery.

Williams, Horace Greeley: Champion of American Freedom (New York: New York University Press, 2006).

were the two major political parties in the United States as part of the two-party system.

The Whigs were critical of the nation's expansion into Texas and of the Mexican-American War and favored

His dying words were— Don't give up the ship!"

They are curiously gazing at the pictures which placard the walls of the American Museum opposite—pictures

of fish, flesh and fowl, and of some objects which surely were never before seen in earth, sea or air

Just beyond, glimpses of it appearing through the trees, shows the dirty white of the City Hall; Justice

Mickle (1805–1863) was the Mayor of New York City from 1846 to 1847.

He served as a General in the American War for Independence.

Orders were received last week in the Customhouse here, from Washington, for turning out the barnburners

performance of his duties—wherefor he had given heavy security; that the officials sought to be expunged were

Martin Valerius —were nabbed by the police officers here on Saturday last.

musical pieces at the Olympic; ditto at the Chambers street....The grandest concert ever given in this city

comes off at the Tabernacle to-night.....The Crescent City is to start at 4 o'clock this afternoon.

expansion of slavery into the territory that the United States acquired from Mexico in the Mexican-American

Zachary Taylor (1784–1850), a Southern slaveholder and a well-known American miltary leader in the Mexican-American

John Collins (1811–1874) was an Irish comedian and singer ("American," Theatrical Times, October 28,

Under his management, New York City's Bowery Theatre became a successful venue for American working-class

Four thousand people, the tip-top of the city, crowded themselves upstairs and down.

The exhibition of the American Institute opened yesterday. Nobody there; it rained too hard.

Hayes, and M'Keon, ) have issued another manifesto to the American people in general and the Irish in

was on terms of friendship with him; on the evening of August 6, he called while she and her husband were

Let them, however, not remain in cities, but post westward forthwith, and vote themselves farms.

Williams, Horace Greeley: Champion of American Freedom (New York: New York University Press, 2006).

White, who were members of the Irish Directory in New York.

Under his management, New York City's Bowery Theatre became a successful venue for American working-class

Barnburners and Hunkers were terms used to describe opposing sides of the fracturing Democratic party

The Hunkers were pro-government; they favored state banks and minimized the issue of slavery.

How pleasantly they must have been impressed with their new home—those of them who were emigrating here

prominent ones, are generally falling into the Taylor ranks....I notice a capital suggestion in one of the city

During the last year there have been built in this city, about 50 large sewers, 30 new piers, 115 new

shall soon wrap Harlem and Manhattanville in our mantle; besides stretching an arm to Brooklyn, Jersey City

Zachary Taylor (1784–1850), a Southern slaveholder and a well-known American miltary leader in the Mexican-American

The Whigs were critical of the nation's expansion into Texas and of the Mexican-American War and favored

He is credited with being the first American scientific historian.

–1860).

War and the American Civil War, among other wars and battles.

World hits the truth of the thing in the following paragraph: It seems to be a solemn engagement the American

Hawks, of your city, is in town. He preached yesterday at St.

Lots of cash changed hands on the occasion; and many were the disconsolate faces....McNulty's trial has

Barnburners and Hunkers were terms used to describe opposing sides of the fracturing Democratic party

The Barnburners held radical anti-slavery views and were willing to destroy banks and corporations to

The Hunkers were pro-government; they favored state banks and minimized the issue of slavery.

Edwin Forrest (1806–1872) was an American stage actor, well known for his Shakespearean roles.

cities.

Standing on the front steps of the City Hall, the most vitreous of moonlight bathing the whole scene,

If I were asked to give the leading peculiarities of Mr.

Van Buren's style and matter, I should say they were condensation, clearness and wit.

If I were a near friend of the President, I wouldn't have John Van Buren in the opposition, and in Congress

democracy of New York believe in the great principle promulgated at Buffalo; and the democracy of New York were

Barnburners and Hunkers were terms used to describe opposing sides of the fracturing Democratic party

The Barnburners held radical anti-slavery views and were willing to destroy banks and corporations to

The Hunkers were pro-government; they favored state banks and minimized the issue of slavery.

divisions between these factions in New York reflected the national divisions that would lead to the American

The nominees were Lewis Cass (1782–1866) for President and William O.

On these occasions it is that many families pay their only visits to the city. Gen.

Our Evening Free Schools—capital institutions, that ought to be established in every city in the United

The Whigs were a political party in the antebellum United States; the Whig and the Democratic Parties

were the two major political parties in the United States as part of the two-party system.

The Whigs were critical of the nation's expansion into Texas and of the Mexican-American War and favored

Zachary Taylor (1784–1850), a Southern slaveholder and a well-known American miltary leader in the Mexican-American

The Steyermarkers were an Austrian musical group that performed in the United States.

Several were discharged yesterday and the previous day....Have you, amid the "Free Soil" excitement,

moderate quantities, for all actual settlers....We shall soon have a complete line of telegraph from this city

to Halifax, N.S., via Boston and A good plan has been adopted by that extortortionate between this city

The Whigs were a political party in the antebellum United States; the Whig and the Democratic Parties

were the two major political parties in the United States as part of the two-party system.

The Whigs were critical of the nation's expansion into Texas and of the Mexican-American War and favored

The Hunkers were pro-government; they favored state banks and minimized the issue of slavery.

A Southern slaveholder and a well-known American miltary leader in the Mexican-American War, Taylor was

Do you know we have more complete fountains than any other city in the world!

The Astor House on one corner of Barclay street, and the American on the next, must always be much resorted

From Bowling Green to the City Hotel forms Character No. 1; from that to Chambers street forms No. 2;

Under his management, New York City's Bowery Theatre became a successful venue for American working-class

Probably this excitement does not pervade any other part of the land so much as New York city.

being somewhat trite, I cannot help calling the attention of your readers to the superiority of American

Our "beautiful slattern" of a city is reveling in dirt, like a pig; the gutters are horrible.

Zachary Taylor (1784–1850), a Southern slaveholder and a well-known American miltary leader in the Mexican-American

Williams, Horace Greeley: Champion of American Freedom (New York: New York University Press, 2006).

1791–1880) was a United States Army Major General, having served in the War of 1812 and the Mexican-American

I should not be much surprised if a dash of Lynch law were to come in play, then, unless the police muster

Many celebrities and jovial folks were there. But Fillmore isn't over-popular even among the Whigs.

What good were all the fine things of the metropolis, if people didn't come and admire them?

Zachary Taylor (1784–1850), a Southern slaveholder and a well-known American miltary leader in the Mexican-American

The Whigs were a political party in the antebellum United States; the Whig and the Democratic Parties

were the two major political parties in the United States as part of the two-party system.

The Whigs were critical of the nation's expansion into Texas and of the Mexican-American War and favored

Their supporters were primarily professionals and social reformers; they received much less support from

Thus far it has been kept at the Quarantine station on Staten Island, about seven miles below the city

Some three of four cases were landed from the Liverpool liner New York, a week ago; they were bedded

in a large room, where there were several other sick persons.

As others were landed, they went in the same room.

It must be borne in mind, at the same time, that most of these cases were of persons who were in all

a free state as part of the Compromise of 1850, while Native Californians and indigenous societies were

Crescent — Imagine the highest state of excitement you ever saw in this city "on the eve of an important

a free state as part of the Compromise of 1850, while Native Californians and indigenous societies were

Under his management, New York City's Bowery Theatre became a successful venue for American working-class

but there is no really sumptuous and extensive place, on a scale commensurate with the wants of the city

The old man, the young child, the invalid, all who could get out, were enjoying it.

For the last week, no cases have occurred in the city.

I stood an hour and gazed on that picture; and if I were to attempt describing the feelings that passed

....The musical furor has somewhat subsided—nearly all the German bands having departed for other cities

editor who retired from The New York Globe in 1848 and then began editing a radical weekly titled The American

a free state as part of the Compromise of 1850, while Native Californians and indigenous societies were

levity—they hide from people's eyes, and from their own too, many things that the English, and we Americans

The Whigs were a political party in the antebellum United States; the Whig and the Democratic Parties

were the two major political parties in the United States as part of the two-party system.

The Whigs were critical of the nation's expansion into Texas and of the Mexican-American War and favored

a free state as part of the Compromise of 1850, while Native Californians and indigenous societies were

Maria Kloster was the only survivor of a violent attack in New York City.