A Settler's Thrilling Escape and Civil War Echoes
A chaotic composite from Edgefield South Carolina and Kentucky era notes recount a Democratic orator's 1876-80 campaign rhetoric, tax reform debates, and fusion vs straightout factions. It blends a West Virginia settler tale of Van Bibber and a dangerous labor accident, plus a West Point assault testimony, all framed in a late 19th century political mood.
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Brata
Straightont Democruc
Senate
Ee T
United States
Radical Party
Sista
Democratic Party
Sfill
Lirsé
Chamberlain
Alco
Jackson
Actf
South Carolina College
Republican Party
Yellee
Mance
Supreme Court of the United States
United Staten
Merlvex
Benate
Radical Convention
Columbia
Committee On
Maimier
Landers
Mother
Carolina
Old Edgefold
All About the Big City in the 19th Century
A lively portrait of New York City’s size population and landmarks cites an estimated 1,250,000 residents. It notes Manhattan dominance, Central Park’s vast trees, numerous churches and parks, and a dense food scene from Delmonico’s to hole-in-the-wall eateries. It mentions elevated rail lines, streetcars, and varied fares, plus beer consumption and a mock court scene quote.
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Cadet
Wiittaker
Whittaker
Alea
Paar
Burnett
Alexander Whittaker
Jefe Temple
Bis
West Point
Lila
Sdvice
Ita
New York
Herate
New York City
Manhattan Island
Toland
Central Park
Conming
Shakspeare
Sir Walter
Delmonico’s
Japet Town
Thompson Street
Gotham
Gork Bier
Agakon
Columbia
Mercuy
Speech on the South and money in a postwar view
Bishop Simpson argues the South shows improving finances and closer North South ties. He notes political tension but expects safer, freer elections amid continued racial questions and ongoing desire for full citizenship. He reflects on the invention of money as a social contract enabling barter and trade across communities.
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Lam
South Carolina
Thozt
Congress
Ireland
How a Married Woman Goes to Sleeps
A humorous tale contrasts a married couple's nightly routine with a negress eloquence report from Waxahachie. The piece blends domestic comedy with a courtroom anecdote, depicting a wife nagging and a husband surrendering to sleep as neighbors gossip about Mrs Jones and a scandal.
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James
Alaim
Abe
Aramento
Roth
Tonea
Jones
Aya
Zach
Leprosy at San Lazaro Hospital in Havana described
A vivid travelogue visits the San Lazaro Leper Hospital in Havana. It documents the Ward conditions and patient deformities, noting the grim climate and the care by nuns. The piece contrasts the suffering with brief moments of ordinary life, including a child and a reflection on science.
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Lapinay
West Indies
Burges
United States
Hartford
San Lazaro
Atx
Hcase
Alelerais
Deepsir
Dore
Sya
New York Times
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Executive Mansion
Grant Voren
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Fremont
Buchanain
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Llinois
Dea
Thomas J
Taft County
Eales Timber
Nmartwett
Thomas P. Tiller
Tiller
J. W. Reynolds
Hartwell
Bobo House
Fobo
Sing Mantz
Mr. Bobo
Bowen
Bobo
King Mantz
Ange Wis
Sing
Invins
Kenawha Falls
West Virginia
Louisville
van Bibscher
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van Bibbar
van Bibber
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Toronto
Beck
Lindsey
Blackburn
Ilden Tors
Bishop Simpson
Moxey
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Style
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Judie
Jamnes
Weill
Sj Tamex
Anya James
Tie
Dallas
Texas
Waxahachie
Ellis County
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Marana
England
Hereford
Elizabeth Biddulph
Biddulphy
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