Parson Brownlow Speech at Philadelphia and Battle Notes
Long dispatch summarizes Parson Brownlow’s Philadelphia speech praising the Union and lamenting Southern rebellion, with recollections of East Tennessee persecutions, prisoner fates, and wartime hardship. Also included are fragments about battles at Pittsburg Landing, Savannah, and a vivid personal account of arm injury and field advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Vailes
Palyggia
East Tennessee
David Leadbeater
Maina
Knorville
Art emerges in strained Washington tale of a wig and ire
A fractured 19th century vignette recounts a quarrel over a wig and back hair between a husband and Betsy, with harsh words and a startled elderly narrator. The chaotic dialogue hints at social tensions, aging, and mockery within a domestic scene.
Abe and the African Brother in a Loyalist Procession
A fragment recounts an African brother addressing an onlooker during a procession in Bates Allay. The speaker reflects on revolutionary forefathers, a wax collection, and a price of two dollars and fifty cents per forefather. The tone evokes colonial era strains and reactions to the parade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker
Bates
Emancipation Act Signed For District of Columbia
The President sends a message to Congress dated the 16th approving the act for the release of certain persons held to service in the District of Columbia. He notes constitutional authority to abolish slavery here and favors expediency, acknowledging compensation and colonization principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heads of Representatives
Senate
House of Representatives
District of Columbia
Cen
Congress
Exemption for Iowa Volunteers in U S Military Service
Iowa moves to exempt, during active U S service, the property of volunteers from levy or sale under judgments. Exemption lasts up to four months after war ends. restored if already levied or disposed of with knowledge of passage. includes duties for the Secretary of State to publish and enforce, with a proper docketing system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa
United ‘States
General Assembly
Iowa
United States
Do Imperial Wine Bitters Advertised For Health Claims
An old advertisement extols Do Imperial Wine Bitters as a healthful aid for weak constitutions and a remedy for headaches and nerve issues. It markets the product to clergy, lawyers, students, and various professions, claiming benefits and non intoxicating qualities while praising its supposed restorative effects.
Women and bitters cited as beneficial in old remedy note
A fragmentary notice praises bitters for women, claiming they provide satisfaction and aid during illness. The text mentions certificates and letters, asserting women would not be without the remedy and would keep a supply. The language reflects antiquated medical advertising.
Dr J Bover Dod’s Superior Wine Bitters Claim
An old advertisement extols Dr J Bover Dod’s Superior Wine Bitters as prepared by an eminent proprietor for twenty five years. It notes two distinguished practitioners tested the remedy and claimed value for various diseases while acknowledging patent medicines skepticism abroad. The text also mentions decay timber and suggests using the bitters every morning before breakfast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battin
J. Bores Doda
Perin
Vague OCR Fragment About Names and Drinks
An unclear OCR passage lists scattered names and terms such as Barkeys Solomon and Spikeuard, with garbled phrases about wine and health. The text contains incomplete words and does not present a coherent event or reportable fact suitable for a full summary.
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John Starkhast
Pittsburg
Hag Godoy
Hi Popular Maywine
Lady’s Jack
Pioneer Press
Evesody
Savannah, Wear
Toth
Nive
GS Mandi
Fortik Creek
Corif
Parson Brownlow
Philadelphia
Pethosanid
Temple of Liberty
Cincinnati
Devel
Tom Walker
Jeff
Davis
Aps
States
Jeff. Davis
Stars and Stripes
Thion
South Carolina
Jackson
England
France
Magan
Slidell
Gail
Knoxville
Brownlow
Jefferson Davis
Hai
Fry Tig
Lincoln
Bly
Merien Finch
Washington
Ameritae
Yurance
D. C
Taterd
Pennsylvany Avenue
Staidin
Bercomingo
Asa
Weltes
Navy
Connethycut
Paton
Abe
Dias
Bonnet
Ayia
Wabhington
Elise
Iba
Laws OF
United State
Bowes Dade
aRiva
Dr. J. Bowse
Doda
Hale
Linnga
Dr. Dods
Cheate
Clergy
DR. J. Bover
Dod
Superial
Wine Bitters
Dr, J
Bovee Pops
Imperial
Solomon's
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