Biography of Stephen Stephens the Statesman and Orator
A condensed sketch of Alexander Stephens life from humble beginnings in 1812 to his rise as Georgia political leader, congressman and Confederate vice president. It covers his education, early teaching, law career, key court victory, legislative achievements, and enduring legacy as a defender of states’ rights and secession.
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Stephen Haw
Pitimel
Johavtan
Estninouer
Georgina
Warabad
Por
Pawiby
Nexander Stephens
Jauobives
Kalanda
America
Chamberburg
Mands
Elbert
Thin State
Wilkes
Alexander Lam Leuns
Andrew D. Stephens
Stephens
Saly
Arthor
Aaron
Aaron W. Grier
Warerm
Ailiens
Mies
Wien
Trinta
Hla Jung
Entoringe College
Lla
Stuphenn
Mudinon
Mortala
Jnwils
Luciehay
Stephena
Madison
Ste.hone
Hie Jiu
Martinge
Jnvalid
Biephens
Liberty County
Jafonty
Gray A. Chandler
Liberty Hall
Tin
Stoplicny
Shiatine
Richard M. Johnston
Blaiogopher
Brettine
Hitech
Rowley
Stephen A
Huzoviah Ellington
Ellington
Cain
James Furier
Taliaforts
Janes Hijaman
Ordivary
Ulaman
Battle
Anit ‘Ware
Cox
Anit Raally
Ind
Hillaman
Itoptienn
Stephen
Hilsman
Mora
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Bae
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Congress
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Democratic Party
Stephene
Seceaian
United States
Georgia
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Jeudless
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Wagner at Fort Wagner Draws Lincoln's Eyes?
A detailed recounting of the Union assault on Fort Wagner on Morris Island during the Civil War. The article describes Van Wyck and Brewater in tense Senate floor exchanges, then shifts to a vivid account of the siege. It covers Gilmore's bombardments, Confederate resistance, and the eventual evacuation of Wagner, highlighting the heavy casualties and the strategic importance near Charleston.
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Orlens
Enya
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Brewater
Benulo
van Wyck
Brewate
King
Lagos
Ingalls
Nebraska Sunator
Aml
Lagan
bin Hale
Logan
van Wyek
Drawater
Fort Wagner
Pho
Federal Infanstry
Gilmoen Jak
Wagaur
Joe
Ubie
Dampiess
Port Sumter
Charleston
Hocennionville
Morris
Harlenton
Fort Sumter
Gilmore
Wagner
Grea
Waxner
Ronke
Unya
Tle Monater
America
Gregg
Lin
Morrin Island
Armis Jalaod
Wager
Wwe
Hoope
Calvin
Rome
Walch Inshail
Moo
Federal Pivketa
Uhirdy
Ekene
Thor Wiel
Wagier
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Garelson
Murrlu
Haulefi
Thors Renin
Plekothuats
Fred At
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Almont
Tax on Tobacco Dealers Under New Revenue Bill
The Revenue Bill imposes taxes on dealers in tobacco and cigars effective May 1, 1883. Dealers in leaf tobacco face 12 dollars, manufactured tobacco 2.40, and cigars 8 dollars. Peddlers of tobacco items pay tiers from 3 to 20 dollars depending on class, with leaf retailers taxed at 250 dollars plus 30 cents per dollar over 500 annually. Farmers growing for their own use are exempt up to 100 dollars annually.
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Marin
Lorin
Alaro HuMier
MB. Holnauy
Ciyileoil Aviv
M. Dolsunay
M. Delaunay
Jeo Tobacco
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Peddiere
Siene
Vermont and Georgia Mourn Across The Nation
A sprawling 19th century dispatch blends Vermont and Georgia sorrow with political shifts. Obituary notes echo Henry Seibert’s cremation in Washington and a charity bequest plan. Legislative and canal talks frame a broad regional update amid fires, coal prospects, and public works in North Carolina and South Carolina.
Fragmented Oddities From New York and Memphis News
A jumble of quirky observations and stray notes from cities including New York City and Memphis. The items touch on temperance talk, cross cultural remarks, a hen attacking a boy, a milliner in New York, divorce lawyer ads, a dog’s music training, telegraph operator families, a debate on turkey buzzards, a congress stenographer, and concerns about Chinese migration into Mexico. The collection reflects a late 19th century newspaper miscellany tone and style.
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R. Webster
Hamilton Stephens
Webster
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Teadley
Ote Ogi
Ile Mantior
Cate University
Biate University
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Alexander EL Scoyptens
Smulf
Toombs
David
Jana
Cotmarereia
Lewry
Beeps
Onenney
Georgis
Ye Hou
Math A. Cooper
Demostrats
Maudames H. Stark
Hult County
Democrate
Mr. Stephany
Whiga
Opaerd
Walter J. Calquitt
Couper
Slack
Dir
Mylea
Antin Grive Stephenss
Wanlngton
Waast
Uook
Clay
Frelinghwynon
Texas
Polk
Johnston
Tein
Federal Union
Johnn Fson
Tuluston
Fife Na Hemme
Lotro
Seta
Austin Recorder
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Liganla
Alroady
Gunn
Tao
Ara
Butt
Esndy
Hloudy
Soult
Latrat
Gregg Belie
Wigner
Wits
Parmners and Tobacco
Old Talis
Galton
Susan Lt Strivken
Wipar
Pau
Mange
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Vermont
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Maret
Alex
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Clary
Cal
Tom Ochillon
Henthorn
Loxan
Veliutres Way
Staten
Wilt
Richard O'Connur
Bridaw Shire
Scuay Kill
Wong
St. Joseph
Pace Orphan Children
Ainlly
John
Clin
Lexington
Alleghany County Distiller
Secon
Theo Sovemnor Guneda Fin
Lottera
Col. McQaugnein
Newberry
R. Ie.emple
Georgia Pacific Toad
Birmingham
Als
Sharperton
Col. McClugh
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Col. Peck
South Carolha
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Columbia
Ewberry
Columbia, and Greenville
Peckanys
Col. Lipscomb
Col. Lipa
Pelivka
Wastuxuvor
Scana
Elinir
Ie Binckburn
Blanch
Louisiana
Hacksburn
McMillan
Tenneswa
Randall
McMfil
Bragg
Wisconsin
Mcnara
Whitthorne
Tennes
Ave
Cobb
Tudinnn
Clanchan
Jovi Kinuna Covington
Maryland
Dowd
Nort Carolina
Evins
South Carolina
John D. White
Kentucky
Ubin Wat
New York City
Hi Bayd
China
Ricky Widuweia
Armerica
Ali
di L. Mammen
Heattlesborough
New York
Lawyor
Memphis
Nin
Newberry County
Congramman Evins
Keifor
Sevaral Republicana
Manent
Charlotte Lbnister
Edgefield
Anya
Tig
Hardwell
Brand
Kalfor
Idem
Ywon
Houna
Benjamin Gat
Guinea
Colime
Dana
Tynon
Mexico
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Aleona
Chiocea
Culilveto
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