Tag Archives: 1812
President James Madison and the National Day of Prayer
For at least 200 years, Americans have had a national day of prayer. Ironically, this “day of prayer” tradition seems to have been started by a man who is known as a bullwark of the seperation of church and state. … Continue reading
1812 – Year of the first vegetarian cookbook?
by “Triceratops“, a new guest blogger at Ptara.com In 1812, Martha Brotherton supposedly wrote the first vegetarian cookbook, or at least the first in Britain. It was called “A New System of Vegetable Cookery”.
Is Alexander Aan “Daniel Isaac Eaton” all over again?
An Indonesian man is facing prison for publishing a Facebook he doesn’t believe in God. He has been threatened with prison, but he has also found a large degree of support. If you’ve been reading this blog, you probably know … Continue reading
Two hundred years and 127,000 American Missionaries later
February 19th, 1812, a man named Admoniah’s Judson sailed from Salem harbour in Massachusetts to India, and eventually to Burma. This trip was once called “the most important event of the nineteenth century.” I wouldn’t be surprised if you never … Continue reading
Covered (a tale of Caracas in 1812)
Men will tell you that the Republic had no faith in God; but then, why were the churches in the Capital full that day? Some may have been there to display their gratitude (to their fellow atheists perhaps), or to … Continue reading
The old man and the pillory
As Daniel Isaac Eaton was dragged to the pillory, he knew it would be useless to resist. Eaton saw a crowd gather, some estimates say as many 50,000 onlookers gathered round. There were too many people to determine what kinds … Continue reading
The sentence for the pamphlet
Daniel Isaac Eaton waited in Newgate prison to find out what his fate would be. Before Eaton could be convicted, a Mr. Prince Smith filed an affadavit in Eaton’s defense. In addition to other words of common sense, Mr. Prince … Continue reading
20 December 1812: The Brothers Grimm publish their first book of fairy tales
I think I shall do something different this time, because I have more than one story waiting to be told. So, from this introduction, I shall link to those stories as they are ready. – The P.t.a.r.a. Cavy The Brothers … Continue reading
Daniel Isaac Eaton’s self defense
Just as the prosecution’s case was brilliant if simple, so Daniel Isaac Eaton’s defense was as inept as it was informative. First of all, Eaton was late for his trial.
When Saint Patrick’s Day was British
St Patrick’s day “a day always precious in the estimation of the Irishman, was celebrated yesterday at the Free Mason’s Tavern.” Reported the Morning Chronicle. So the famous playright Sheridan, the Mayor of London, and a few other notables celebrated … Continue reading
