[II.18] By late newspapers it appears, that the society actually dissolved itself, in the beginning of the year 1827.
[II.19] [According to the report of some females, who were induced to visit New Harmony, and remained there for some time, any situation much above abject wretchedness, was preferable to this vaunted terrestrial paradise.] —Trans.
[II.20] He was drowned in the Wabash, which he attempted to swim over on horseback.
[II.21] [He is at this time advertising a boarding-school in the Western country, on his own account, which is to be under his immediate superintendence!] —Trans.
[II.22] [He has left it some time since, as well as Dr. Troost.] —Trans.
[II.23] These had been presented to Bishop Fenwick by Cardinal Fesch, for his cathedral, and were only here, until they could find their place in the Temple of God.
[II.24] [Brother of Lord Hill.] —Trans.
[II.25] [Peyton Symmes, Esq. receiver of the land office.] —Trans.
[II.26] [Tetrao Umbellus, L.] —Trans.
[II.27] These meadows are designated in America, by the name of prairies, and extend over large tracts of land in the western country; they are covered with high grass; trees grow very sparingly on them, while the surrounding forests exhibit the most beautiful trees; the soil of these prairies generally consists of turf-moor.