Henry Ward Beecher lauded as nation’s master orator in 1865 tribute
A lengthy 1865 profile extols Henry Ward Beecher, comparing him to Great Anglophone orators and praising his public power. It details his stage presence, moral influence, abolitionist stance, temperance advocacy, and wartime impact, with emphasis on his Plymouth Church leadership and nationwide reach.
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Henry Ward Beecher
Patrick Henry
Mr. Beecher
Gladstone
Webster
Phillips
Thomas Corwin
Charles Sumner
Father Taylor
Gough
Plymouth Church
England
Dr. Beecher
America
Kansas
Plymouth
Ghoerch
Christ
Paul
Christiana
Sanitary Commission
Lincoln
Tili
Hale Attacks Democratic Shortcomings in Congress
Senator Eugene Hale voices a harsh critique of the Democratic party's governance in Washington. He cites lack of administrative and legislative capacity, disunity, and absent policy on tariffs silver and fiscal matters. He says the administration offered little for Congress, facing snubs in both houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Hale
New York
Democratic Party
Washington
House
Senate
Democratic Organization
Congress
Curious Pawnshop Exchange in a Rural Encounter
A Detroit pawnbroker recalls a country youth seeking to pawn a family heirloom bull's eye watch. The exchange reveals suspicion and local slang as the young man asks for money while insisting no theft. The scene shifts to a brief note on salve and a later column about the Hocking Valley area enjoying a coal and iron trade revival and a traveler Gilber’s failed North Pole search.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Dad
Ree Press
Ithe Sting Valley
Hocking Valley
Nehonville News
Railroads Columbus Hocking Valley and Toledo Time Card
Time card from the Columbus Hocking Valley and Toledo line lists schedules, station stops, and fare notes for the railroad system. It records departure and arrival times, train numbers, and related timetable data for travelers and staff.
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Acker
A. B. Henderson
Wansted
Dougie Acker
C. B. Henderson
Deacon S
Library Club
Jay Gould
Scott
Uwla
Ucl
Bert
M. D
Saliebury
Otheer
KL Street
Blankig
Mrs. I
Sbe
Br. Bull
Tytta E. Pinkban
Laay
Lydia FE
Pickham
B.A
Napohoot
Jarkngny Co
Haverith
Lydia Eb, Pinkham
Loan
Mass
Sonny
Con Gilber
North Pole
Lulbie
Jouad
Keller
Evers
Ball
Chicaco Corset CO
Frokklin Street
Chicaco
Wrestlway
Lates Fumistag
Oslo
Athens
OBIO
Central Hotel
Cornell Hotsa
Ohio
Merrill
Woodruff
AL. Woodreff
Iriths
Rat DT Sampie Teestment
Catarres i Nail Enenaly Elgg Taconn Hice TS
Lavdern
Broadt
Newark
N. T
Broadway
N.Y
Railroads
Columbus
Toledo
Chicago
Vin Fostoria
D.&a
Sleeper Row
Baltimore
Union Depa
Turick
Zanesville
Pittsburg
Wheeling
Philadelphia
Dayton
Cinempati
Lowryville
Michigan
Canada
G. R. Carr
A.J. Palkenbach
Assenger
Columbus Aid
Kanawha & Ohio Railway
Charleston
Vuria Bourn
Jacksonvill
Carpent
Middleport
GalNpolia
Pt Pleasant
Buttes
Cincinnati
Parkersburging
United States
L. G. Hill
C. Or
FH. L. Moore
Chatleston
W.va
R. Sharp
J.e.story
Pitt
Pass
Baltimor
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Hiansas Cit
Oma
Inty
Lure Towil Pointain
Stl. Louis
UC Ange
The
West
Pan Handie
Columbus & Hocking Valley
Louisville
Vic
East
New York City
New England
Boston
Niagara Falls
Chis
Hkanasas
Omaha
Missouri
Iowa
Kanserska
California
Territation
Pullman Palace C
Pittsburgh
Philadd
Louisvilt
Odslis
E. A
Parrsacred
JAS
MCHEA
Pittsetag
Weerry
Tra Rite
Eset Pee
Spain
B.m
Cry & CO
Detroit, Minh
Rein
Thompson & CO
Wade
City Ticket Office
N. Stighar
Columbus, Bse
Board of Banmineta
Ema
Athens County
Jamea de Welle
Haseenger
A. 3. Smith, Gen’ Pace, Ag
Ly Tolerlo
Sean Be
Oman
Sandusky
Marton
Delaware
Ly Volumbus
Arn
Biopme
Lancaster
Gallipolis
Pomeroy
Logan
Marlon
Carey
Fostori
Sunda
M. P. Festons
Timble
Edalia
Volumbus
Ewsrad
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