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Benjamin Franklin is the finest Example of a selfmad man that
American History affords. He commenced life as a tallow
chandelier boy and step by step became a Great Genius.
George Washington was born in 1492.
At White Plains Gen. Washington murdered several hundred men.
Gen. Washington is famous for the Washington Monument.
Washington wrote the Declareation of Independence in 1492.
George Washington inherited consumption in the army.
Washington died in Spain almost brokenhearted. His remains were
taken to the cathedral in Havanna.
The Mexican war was the war of Texas with the United States.
Gen. Scott fought bravely at the battle of Wingfield.
When the Wig party was in power there was striks all over the
laborers.
Slavery was caused by the admission of Missouri into the Union.
The Missouri Compromise compelled slaves to enter all the different
states and territories.
Gorilla warfare was war where men rode on gorillas.
The Border Ruffians were founded to prevent all emigrants into
Kansas and they sacrificed considerable lives.
John Brown was a very good insane man who tried to get slaves into
Virginia. He captured all the inhabitants, but was finally
conquered and condemned to his death.
The confederasy was formed by the fugitive slaves.

(English.)
England was named by the Angels.
The Celts were driven out of England into Whales.
Julius Caesar invaded England 400 years B.C. The English condition
was in a rude state. They joined in games such as cock fighting.
The Brittains were the Saxons who entered England in 1492 under
Julius Caesar.
The Britains came from Brittany. They were a brave and warlike
people and lived by fishing and manufactures.
The Britains conquered Julius Caesar and drove him ignominiously
from his dominions.

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