Chancellorville Testimony and Civil War Reminiscence
A lengthy column of recollections and testimonies on the 1863 Chancellorville night clash, recounting statements from Gen Hill and Gen Jackson, the wounded and killed, and Civil War reflections. It also weaves in modern reminiscences on Westward settlement and farming, with moral warnings about grasshoppers, railroads, and diversified crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Areeo
Imbich
Stovewall Jackson
T. J. Coppe
E Tolar
Chancelloreville
Colorado City
Axa
Jes
H. Lan Ho
Ong Tolar
Vase
Labo
D. T Caraway
Newbarn
Jie
Mizox
T J. Jackson
Fetter
Richmond Dispatch
Cura
Hiaik
Balng
W. B
Bill
Hiaxlsbo
Goske
Col. Palmer
S. Sical
Pedalieres
Hill
Maj
Braxton
Hig
88Rd
Col
Avory
Sromt
Ehud
Geo. Jackson
Geo
Jackson
Liaut
Col. Avery
Geo. ‘Wiliams
Geo. Paoder
Geus
Lisut
Emack
Smulch
Pesylvania
Eimuck
Bmith
Pennsylvania
Smith Waa
Adown
Slsif
Young
Gen
Cal. Palmarik
Gring
Thoes
Barry
Plack Road
Third Maine
Williamn
Heth
Bameeur
Hamerur
Smilar
Chacellorevilla Bill
Stuart In
Chancalloreville
Gol. Purdy
Hill Ware
Capps
Lomarers
Chancellorville
Famn
The Mystery of Dreams and a Wedding Night Reflections
Fragmentary prose ponders dreams and waking life including a crime imagined dreamt by Avon and a long dream narrated by Mohamed and Lit a wolf. It references New York homicide counts and a riot, then ends with a wedding toast that unsettles the bride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avon
Mohamed
Lowse
Tan
Wolf
Dreamland
Grant's Condition Emerges From Public Attention
The article describes General Grant’s fragile health and isolation after illness. It notes his limited movement, reluctance to meet visitors, and a simple diet. A vivid scene of rooms and relics surrounds the ailing figure, reflecting public fascination with his condition.
Two-Score Years Ago in San Francisco Chronicle Family Life
A reflective, anecdotal look at domestic life, food, health, and social norms from the past. The piece contrasts modern conveniences with earlier manners, diets, medicines, currency, and travel, noting longer funerals, blunt medical practices, and changing entertainment such as Jump Jim Crow. It references broad regional life and cultural shifts through named items and practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco Chronicle
Illinois
York
Iceland
Honcu
Townsends Civil War Anecdotes On Bull Run and Scott
A war anecdote collection recounts General Scott at headquarters during the first Union defeat at Bull Run. It notes President and Cabinet approval of McDowell’s plans, Fremont’s queries, and Scott’s calmness amid rumors of Confederate breakthroughs and sensational horsemen at Long Bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townsend
U. S. Army
Towns
Scott
Bull Rus
McDowsl
Geraral Fremont
Scott Wan
Santiae
Long Bridge
Jefferson Davia
Aete
Elaplante
Oee
Virginia
A New Taste in Men and Women
A humorous exchange contrasts opinions on masculine and feminine looks. Bho remarks on a fine-looking man Mr. O'Brien while another voice admires a rough-hewn, loud-voiced figure. Then the conversation shifts to a woman described as somewhat effeminate, with a bold confession about not admiring effeminate women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ssramab
Charleston
Bqutbara
Partriots
Ters
South Carolina
Justinastoo
Fishing Det
Rock YY Eae
Mij Wet Card
Linvelt
Pear Hiss
Terleton
Col. Buford
Justin Ganton
Biening Sox
Rocky Mount
Juania Gaston
Gaston
Ana Am
Sonce Thay
Ming
William Inn
Beoth-Iriub
Buford
T Bose Litle Dude
Avery
Uber
Patriota
Cornwallia
Cornwallis
Greene
Greens
Justin Gaston
William Martin
Bret
Ueir
Ganton
New England
O'Brien
Governor's Growing Leg Tall Tale From Arkansas
An Arkansas tale recounts Bear Wallow townsman who questions the Governor’s missing leg that grows, a humorous interview with a large crowd and a mock certificate. The joke ends with a watchman asking about the Governor, who is revealed as a jackleg lawyer seeking a pardon.
Buzzards at the market and a curious inspector tale
A reader recalls a morning at Charterton market where buzzards gathered on the roof and watched a city inspector. The birds waited for scraps from butchers stalls, and observers noted their seeming familiarity with the day and the slaughter trade as they fought for meat tied to a cord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buzzard
Christian
Olr Gourmand
Terra Firma
Also Mentioned on This Page
Stovswall Jackson
Iers
Col. Barry
Genervals Jackson
Hill Havin
Co| Tombue
Mebreske
Eybernes
Discouomcere
Bulalpete
Hin
Kaosut
Netraske
Pera
Kanaus
New West
Davin W. Jone
American Agriculturist
Ong
Odee
Bright
Mr. Meaty George
Henry George
Jegrgs Olalma
Sasigou
George
Bia
Buppess
Alauz
Hess
Mr. George
London
Mven
New York
Desert
Hell
Lazarua
Lot Jar
Ebock
Biello
Obicars
Georgia
W.P. Tarpley
Heary County
Cincinnati
Ohio
Dora
Sam
Combores
Palatoon
Axuch
Iwo
Ohi
Dean Espa
Neptung
Tao
Sen
Tia
Boston
Hannel Bisaketa
Sariel
Yast Eld
Shiyeo
Aaysa Richmond
Rai
Dice
Grant
Gen Grant
Yasterday
Tii
Irimalf
Constantinople
Theo
Zedtlér
Revlon Glode
Arkansas
Farmar
Miaxalou
Bear Watlow
Araca
Bear Wallow
John Killprane
Bar Waller
John
Slate House
Goynor
Deuce
Jack Leg
Arkansaw
Dugzards
Charterton
Theob
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