Joint Resolution on Constitutional Amendments Proposed
A 1861 newspaper excerpt reports a joint resolution by the General Assembly of the Commonwealth proposing amendments to the state constitution. It details a third session, voting provisions, and the method for submitting amendments to the people for approval, with signatures and publication notes from the General Assembly and bank notices in Gettysburg.
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Senate
Commonwealth of Founsylvania
General Assembly
Commonwealth
Auok Uleo
Sao
Srenerany
Orginal
Stifer
Geman
Ear House
Aso Sloud
Elht Handred
Slgry
Leyztee
Arans
Nillwan
First National Bank of Gettysburg Adopts New Banking Act
Historic document from Gettysburg outlines authorization for a National Bank under an 1865 act, certified by Comptroller Hugh McCulloch. It notes regulated currency, collateral standards, and the bank’s legal formation in Adams County Pennsylvania, with notices of office and local business offerings. Includes commercial listings for hardware and household goods at Baltimore Street and a sale notice for property near Gettysburg.
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First National Bank of
Gettysburg
Garrettoy
Opardoona
Trak
Verond
Muse
Maitenag
Ita
Matole
Adama
Hugh McCulloch
Gompieller
Currenays
Bople
Gettynburg
Starg
Pennaylvanny
Marek
Fom Weska
Whiting
War Department
Hig
Agallows
Stanton
Massachusetts
Te Vreals Ehalf
Mr. Stanton
Whiting Sen
New Aag Inca
Washington City
Athera
Berth
Washington Correspondence
Clhuntanats
Fragmented Verse Placeholder from Distorted Text
The readable lines hint at a lyrical meditation on love and affection with imagery of seas, boats, and hearts. Names and clear events are absent, leaving a decorative, dream like portrayal of emotions and seasonal longing.
Home is Sweet Shaped by Longing and Distance
A fragmented verse reflects homesickness and affection across distances. The speaker longs for a familiar place, wonders about return timing, and contemplates whether home will feel welcoming after a long separation. The piece hints at nostalgia, weather, and reunion.
Old Melodies and Sweet Remembrance in Faithful Echoes
Recalling long vanished songs and the tender ties of youth, a nostalgic voice longs for the old tunes and familiar places. It laments lost friends and generations, wishing to hear once more the music and companionship that shaped childhood and shared hours of joy.
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Earth Fund
The Great Plutocratic Debate and Methodist Prayer
Fragmented text discusses industrial profit, labor on farms, and capital versus technique. It references a critique of large capital managing farms, the value of skilled work, and a shift toward practical farming. It notes a Methodist theological thread tied to Wesley and a Philadelphia General Conference resolution on reciting the Lord’s Prayer in public services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lund
Wesley
Philadelphia
Love and marriage and other marvels in a muddled tale
A long, ragged prose piece mixes a lurid tale of courtship and marriage with digressions on Napoleon, soldiers, and science. It jumbles anecdotes of spouses, infidelity, and domestic life with historical vignettes and curious trivia about demons of the era, ending on a quip about youth and age.
General Grants Opinion and Odd Anecdotes From Civil War Era
A collection of humorous and anecdotal vignettes recounting General Grant’s candid replies to soldiers. Included are tales of a front-line encounter about Washington, jokes on detaching forces, and a quip about Johnston’s possible reinforcement. Also shared are humorous captures of a New York joke, a city clerk’s observations, and various jaunts reflecting wartime life and public manners.
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Grant
Sid
Washington
Geant
Oumar
Laren
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Jardwaig & Ghouseries
Balsimore Street
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Canpentri
Lousekoepers
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Gallyalurg
Qtson
Mno
Romwes
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Gzy
Talha
Lady
Sity
Howe
Huang Hyde
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Basun
Atather
Tulsa
Avereywe
Clinsie
Io Christendolt
Napoleon
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Nupalway
Hylau
Ian
Thenzanda
List
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Waerica
Jasnoonores
Stouty
Wuge
Brevericksburg
Maberty
Masetehusetts
le Waa
Apatheary's Bay
Torlding
Cern
Jnst
Saratoga
Newport
Niagara
Michigan
Jupiter
Uranus
Preagh
Mayland
New Zenland
Alataia
South Amerea
McCihan
Col. Metcalf
Kentucky
McClellan
Ieaders
Davis
McClullan
Jef
Eigil Doy
Alliss
Batila
Pati
General Grane
Studley
Fogland
Indy
Grandam
Maine
Chicago
Amherst College
New York
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Tohusos
Jubanon
Anald
Greece
Austria
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Italy
Spain
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New England
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Eagland
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Confeder
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Wellington
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Tower
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Sven
Liverpool
House of Coumona
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Alabama, &c
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United States
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Tondon
Nowa Saya
Presqelowa
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Resentes
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Sackett’ Harbor
Alt American
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Lee
Dr. Forter
Springfield
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Beyrit
Geo. JE. B. Stuart Waz
Bed Wichigan Gasalty
Dunn
Gunyral Pemberton
Vicksburg
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Minis
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Pennsylvania
James
Williats
Louisville
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