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Julia Pastrana, misnomered the Bear Woman
In columns 1 and 2, virulent criticism of interest in Pastrana. The author argues the performances should be stopped--and the newspaper agrees.
Fremont and Free Love
Pastrana's "man" (Lent) claims to have chased Julia's mother in Mexico
Correspondence of the Globe
Saw in Harrisburg, Digger Indian story apocryphal, bearish, racist language), "Dances gracefully" and singing characterized as "operatic peacock order."
Continuation from Leipzig
J.T.B. recounts what he sees in Leipzig, including the performances of Pastrana. Emphasis on the German fascination with the strangeness of her appearance (and other performers).
Briefe eines Müssiggangers (Response to previous article)
Julia's friendship with artist (probably Friederike Gossmann) as described by audience member. Response to previous article. (Page 4 with advertisement for performance on page 8)
Aus Schulz's Lagebuch
Satiric response to Pastrana's performance at the Kroll establishment in Berlin.
A Curiosity
Audience response to Pastrana: description and "is intelligent and converses freely."
"Impressions of the United States and Canada by a Russian Lady, To the Editor of the Herald"
"Sisinka" describes her travels, including details (in the last paragraph) about seeing Julia Pastrana perform in Toronto