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Presents the poem "The Insurrection of the Papers," by Sir Thomas Moore. First Line: Last night I tost and turned in bed, Last Line: "Let it not crush the Sovereign, too!"

Presented is an article that Walt Whitman wrote as a preface and presents the idea that America is the biggest test and trial case for each and every problem, promise and speculation of humanity, both in the present and in the past.

Chapter II of the book "Frederick the Great and His Family" is presented. It explores the paper which Anna Sophia read to the community regarding the battle undertaken by Prussia. It highlights the requests of the king that all unmarried should placed themselves under the king's army and would undertake the battle which their country faced.

Chapter VIII of the book "Frederick the Great and His Family" is presented. It explores the order of the king to call General Winterfeldt, General Retzow, and Marshal Schwerin and their meeting for preparations of the coming war. It highlights the discussion and opinion of the generals as well as that of the king about strategic planning in engaging to war.

Chapter 24 of part I of the book "The Former Philippines thru Foreign Eyes," by Fedor Jagor, Tomas de Comyn and Rudolf Virchow is presented. It talks about the Manila hemp as one of the most interesting productions in the Philippines. It emphasizes that its outer stem consists of crescent-shaped petioles crossing one another alternately and encircling the thin main stem. It adds that the southern Camarines and Albay are adapted for the cultivation of the plant.

Chapter VIII of the book "Frederick the Great and His Family" is presented. It explores the deception made by Marietta Taliazuchi to Count Ranuzi wherein she made a revenge by informing the Marquis d'Argens about her plans. It highlights the arrest of Count Ranuzi and how he defended himself and eventually end up submitting himself to the authorities.

Chapter I of the book "Frederick the Great and His Family" is presented. It explores the character of Anna Sophia Detzloff, a penniless orphan but industrious, learned and skilled woman. She was beloved by all and all the boys from the village sought to gain her hand but she would lot listen to them.

Chapter IX of the book "Frederick the Great and His Family" is presented. It explores the visit of Prince Henry with the princess and their discussions about the incoming war and invasions. It highlights the confrontation between Prince Henry and General Wintered on their opposing views of the war.

Chapter VII of the book "Frederick the Great and His Family" is presented. It explores visit of Baron Weingarten, Austrian secretary of legation, to the king wherein he discussed about the threat to the life of the former. It highlights the letter from Baron Frederick von Trenck which details about the threat and how the king appreciated the service of the baron.

Chapter VI of the book "Frederick the Great and His Family" is presented. It explores the visit of Baron Weingarten, the secretary of legation of the Austrian embassy in Berlin, to the ambassador's office. It highlights the conversation between Baron Weingarten and Baron von Waltz and the court councilor Zetto regarding the threat to the king.

Chapter 3 of Book III of "Frederick the Great and His Court," by L. Muhlbach is presented. It explores the giving of a noble house to Baron von Boden, the minister of finance, by King Frederick. It states that the house was built for Baron von Eckert by the deceased King Frederick William, in which give so much interest to Baron von Pollnitz. It highlights the confrontation of the king to Baron von Fredersdorf, for their plan of treachery.

Chapter 2 of Book III of "Frederick the Great and His Court," by L. Muhlbach is presented. It explores the meeting of the King Frederick with the ministers of the king about various plan for the developments of the state. It explores the argumentation between King Frederick and Mr. Boden, the finance ministers about spending the states money.

Chapter 13 of Book I of "Frederick the Great and His Court," by L. Muhlbach is presented. It explores the banquet at the prince royal court attended by some young men and women. It highlights the merriment during the activity, where in the Royal Princess Elizabeth Christine found out that the poem of love by the royal prince was not intended for her, but for someone of whom he love most. It further highlight her search for possible lady whom his husband love most among the ladies at the banquet.

Chapter X of the book "Frederick the Great and His Family" is presented. It explores the recollection of the king of his brother's attitude during their meeting of the war and how he heated him form becoming a heir to his throne. It highlights the gift of the Wilhelmina, the sister of the king, a laurel-branch from the laurel-tree that grow's upon Virgil's grave.

Presents the poem "From Patrick Magan, Esq., to the Rev. Richard ----, Ireland," an excerpt from "The Fudges in England," by Sir Thomas Moore. First Line: Last week was married, "in the Lord," Last Line: For self and partners, etc.

Presents the poem "The Dance of Bishops: Or, The Episcopal Quadrille," by Sir Thomas Moore. First Line: I've had such a dream—a frightful dream— Last Line: Of the Standard to say what this portends.

Presents the poem "A Case of Libel," by Sir Thomas Moore. First Line: A certain Sprite, who dwells below, Last Line: That the greater the truth, the worse the libel!

Presents the poem "Ode to a Hat," by Sir Thomas Moore. First Line: Hail, reverent Hat!—sublime mid all; Last Line: Thy sleek possessor to a mitre!

Presents the poem "Letter VIII. From Colonel Thomas to ---- Skeffington, Esq.," by Sir Thomas Moore. First Line: Come to our Fête and bring with thee; Last Line: But half a Fête if wanting thee.

The lyrics to the song "Troubadour Song," by Mrs. Hemans are presented. First Line: THEY rear'd no trophy o'er his grave, Last Line: And a banner is his shroud.

An article is presented where the author found a piece of paper with a short war story on it. It spoke of the Southern Confederacy and the desperation that filled them while they marched into battle playing Yankee Doodle. It was that song that made them feel as Giants and helped them steam into battle and take a loss of only 20 men. The story seems to center around Kilpatrick and the scene was at Brandy Station in 1963.

Presents the poem "Stanzas from the Banks of the Shannon," by Sir Thomas Moore. First Line: No longer dear Vesey, feel hurt and uneasy; Last Line: That ever yet spoke, from the Sibyls to Eldon.

Presents the poem "Ode to the Woods and Forests," by Sir Thomas Moore. First Line: Let other bards to groves repair, Last Line: Who take delight in Sylvan places!

Presents the poem "News for Country Cousins," by Sir Thomas Moore. First Line: Dear Coz, as I know neither you nor Miss Draper, Last Line: Yours truly, dear Cousin—best love to Miss Draper.

The short story "The Mascot of Troop 1," by Stephen Chalmers is presented.

A preface to the book "Evenings at Donaldson Manor Or, The Christmas Guest," by Maria J. McIntosh is presented.

Presents the prose poem "Capes Eternity and Trinity," by Walt Whitman. First Line: But the great, haughty, silent capes themselves; Last Line: ...a dozen times a year through our papers and magazines.

Presents the poem "Song of the Nubian Girl," by Sir Thomas Moore. First Line: O Abyssinian tree, Last Line: Thus bow thy head to me!

An untitled poem by Alexander Pope is presented, the sixth satire in his book "The Second Epistle of the Second Book of Horace Imitated." First Line: I've often wish'd that I had clear, Last Line: A crust of bread, and liberty!'

The poem "EPISTLE TO DR ARBUTHNOT; OR, PROLOGUE TO THE SATIRES" by Alexander Pope is presented, along with variations in the original manuscript. First Line: _P_. Shut, shut the door, good John! fatigued, I said, Last Line: Thus far was right, the rest belongs to Heaven.

The poem "AN ESSAY ON MAN: EPISTLE IV. ARGUMENT. OF THE NATURE AND STATE OF MAN WITH RESPECT TO HAPPINESS" by Alexander Pope is presented, along with variations in the original version. First Line: O Happiness! our being's end and aim! Last Line: And all our knowledge is, Ourselves to know.

The poem "THE RAPE OF THE LOCK: CANTO IV" by Alexander Pope is presented, along with variations in the original version. First Line: But anxious cares the pensive nymph oppress'd, Last Line: Hairs less in sight, or any hairs but these!'

A biography of 17th century English poet and satirist Alexander Pope is presented. He was born on Lombard Street, London, England on May 21, 1688. He wrote the "Ode to Solitude" at age 12, and shortly after, his satirical piece on Elkanah Settle. His "Pastorals" were published in 1709. In 1711, Pope published his poetical work "The Rape of the Lock." He also befriended English poet and playwright Joseph Addison. Also mentioned are his other poems and translated works.

Chapter 21 of the book "History of the Warfare of Science with Theology in Christendom," by Andrew Dickson White is presented. It focuses on the laws governing the development and influence of sacred literature, like the origin of man and the progress of higher criticism literature. It stresses on the significance of historic literature and development of scientific atmosphere during the last three centuries.

Chapter 18 of the book "History of the Warfare of Science with Theology in Christendom," by Andrew Dickson White is presented. It focuses on the growth of myths related to various natural phenomena, including mountains, fossils and volcanoes and mentions about the development of comparative mythology. It discusses the mythological stories related to the Dead Sea in Israel and Jordan and highlights the acceptance of scientific explanations for the natural phenomena by the Church.

Chapter 13 of the book "History of the Warfare of Science with Theology in Christendom," by Andrew Dickson White is presented. It highlights the early, sacred theories of evolution including the belief behind supernatural intervention in causing and curing disease, and beginnings of a scientific theory of medicine. It discusses the influence of Christianity on the healing art. It highlights the theological opposition to seeking cure and medicinal properties of sacred places.

Chapter 12 of the book "History of the Warfare of Science with Theology in Christendom," by Andrew Dickson White is presented. It focuses on the belief of primitive people in magic and the development of science. It mentions about the role of philosophers Plato and Aristotle in the growth of science and the development of mystic theology. It states that a new epoch in chemistry was started by chemist Robert Boyle and the opposition received incurred upon the education of science.

Chapter 14 of the book "History of the Warfare of Science with Theology in Christendom," by Andrew Dickson White is presented. It focuses on the ancient theological views related to epidemics and sanitation and states that epidemics were considered as the wrath of unseen powers. It mentions about gradual decay in the ancient beliefs regarding sanitation and development of sanitary science and discusses the change in the attitude of the Church towards the cause and cure of epidemics.

Chapter 12 of the book "History of the Warfare of Science with Theology in Christendom" by Andrew Dickson White is presented. It highlights the beliefs of classical antiquity regarding storms, thunder, and theories regarding the rainbow and the causes of storms, and development of a sacred science of meteorology by the fathers of the Church. It explores the meteorological phenomena attributed to the witch superstition. It discusses the doctrine of the diabolical origin of storms.

Chapter 10 of the book "History of the Warfare of Science with Theology in Christendom," by Andrew Dickson White is presented. It focuses on the evolution of man and the history of art, as depicted through the architecture. It discusses various historic facts like the decline of several civilizations and the role of anthropology in development of religion.

Chapter 5 of the book "History of the Warfare of Science with Theology in Christendom" by Andrew Dickson White is presented. It highlights the geological theories of early theologians, attitude of the Church towards Science and efforts to suppress the scientific view. It explores the development of geology mainly under Church guidance, the theory related to the flood of Noah, and the challenges faced by traditional theory of the Deluge by the discovery of the Chaldean accounts.

Chapter 9 of the book "History of the Warfare of Science with Theology in Christendom" by Andrew Dickson White is presented. It explores the relation between the fall of man and ethnology, and the impact of ethnology upon the question of the material, intellectual, moral, and religious evolution of the human race, in every civilized nation. It discusses the beginnings of the science of Comparative Ethnology. It highlights the evidences reflecting upward tendency of mankind.

Chapter 7 of the book "History of the Warfare of Science with Theology in Christendom" by Andrew Dickson White is presented. It explores the role of early beliefs regarding thunder-stones, the stone pieces dug from the earth and their identification with the implements of prehistoric man. It highlights the evidence of man's existence in the Drift period, the early Quaternary and the Tertiary periods. It mentions the role of several noted people on theology including Mellor Brown.

Chapter 8 of the book "History of the Warfare of Science with Theology in Christendom," by Andrew Dickson White is presented. It focuses on the ancient views regarding the life of man on the earth and the theory of man's fall as views by the Christian Church. It also discusses various discoveries made regarding the antiquity of man, like the finding of human skulls in Quaternary deposits and remains of human handiwork.

Chapter 4 of the book "History of the Warfare of Science with Theology in Christendom," by Andrew Dickson White is presented. It highlights the ancient superstitions regarding comets, meteors and ellipses and presents the difference between scientific and theological philosophy behind various heavenly phenomena. It mentions that several astronomers like Nicolaus Copernicus provided skepticism to the Church's philosophy.

Chapter 3 of the book "History of the Warfare of Science with Theology in Christendom" by Andrew Dickson White is presented. It highlights the old sacred theory of the universe and the heliocentric theory. It explores the development of the new scared system of astronomy and its persistence to modern times. It discusses the battles over the relations of the visible heavens to the earth and the astronomer Galileo Galilei's views on Copernican theory.

Chapter 6 of the book "History of the Warfare of Science with Theology in Christendom," by Andrew Dickson White is presented. It focuses on the scientific and theological views related to the origin of man and the influence of egyptology on the belief in man's antiquity. It also discusses the influence of the science of egyptology on biblical chronology and the opposition in England related to the new chronology.

The article presents a form to be signed by all who wish to be entered on the roll as soldiers. The forms is titled "The Salvation Army Articles of War". It offers the rules and regulations of the Salvation before signing. In addition, a sample of a form of application for an appointment as an officer in the Salvation Army is also presented.

The article provides information on several letters of Thomas H. Huxley published on the "Times" periodical and featured on his book "Evolution and Ethics And Other Essays." According to Huxley, his letters bear out the conclusion which had formed as cited by General Booth's solicitors. Furthermore, Mr. Booth's declaration of trust deed in 1878 and legal opinions respecting his acts is also presented.