Neo and His Slaves. A Rebel Tale and a Stage Coach Ride
A fragmentary narrative describes a statement attributed to a former enslaved person and connects it to General Robert E. Lee. It recounts escape from Arlington, years of forced labor in railroads and plantations, and eventual escape to freedom. The tale also includes a Washington insider’s memory of Horace Greeley’s California stagecoach ride and a dramatic townsfolk welcome in Placerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roderik
Melie Wesley
Norris
George W.parke Custin
Custis
iMr. C
Lee
Westminister
Maryland
Hed A Indy
Arlington
Let 3
Jwe
McGwin
Lee Tol Atrip
Wat
Dick Williams
Williams
Oranige
Alexandria
Alabama
Janary
Richmond
Freedom
Heights
tHasrench
Washington
New York
Tri
Uae
The Silent Factory: A Poem of Labor and Time
A poem portrays busy looms and dark factories, sunbeams through panes, and workers toiling for daily bread. It contrasts bright needles and silver thread with weary eyelids, praising steadfast hands shaping labor into meaning amid dim walls and steady industry. It ends noting the endless, grand struggle that makes lives sublime.
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Usd
Preservation of Union and Patience in Leadership
A fragmented editorial reflects on patience as a civic virtue in crisis approaching Lincoln’s era. It contrasts Johnson and Jackson styles, praising steady Union policy and cautioning against impulsive change while noting wartime loyalties and political discipline.
Fragmentary Notices Include Marriages and Religious Items
A partial OCR fragment lists marriages and religious notices among other local items. It mentions societal notices and community matters typically found in a newspaper notices column.
President Johnson and the Union party split over policy
The article analyzes the rift between President Johnson and Copperhead-influenced factions, arguing the Union party must not tolerate unconditional support for all Johnson measures. It notes fears of using Johnson as a political tool and stresses the need for a unified approach to constitutional questions and war outcomes.
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Rome
New Jersey
Srn
Ann
Lincoln
White House
Mio KoWwand
Mion Meighin
Bnet
Cote
Treacherona
Jobagon
Poe
Cox
Chicago
Davis
New Haven
Johnson
Linggle
Ireparibie
Tredge
Apis
Union Party
Ista
South
Sumner
Aiirew Jobhson
Tennessee
Congress
Union Pati
Union
Montreas
Inw
Thadded& Stevens
Steven
Mr. Stevens
Legend of the two angels on a man’s shoulders
An old legend describes a man with two angels on his shoulders, one writes deeds of good and the other writes sins. The right angel seals good acts, while the left records evil. At midnight the man prays for mercy, hoping the record favors him.
A Wedding Fee and Varied Claims at the Gate
A youthful couple appeared at a parsonage gate about a hundred miles from Harvard Mounted. They claimed acquaintance and compact with a bag of valuables. The gallant youth left his partner, waved, and led the way to a mansion while the lady was admitted, soon returning with a portion of beans as the ministers left.
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Harvard Mounted
Panter
Sgone
Leah
Mutual Endeavor and Home Reward in Marriage
A quixotic reflection on marriage asserts men prosper through wives support and shared labor. The text contrasts distant ambition with domestic solace, arguing family solicitude sustains men amid trials while rewards of home come from mutual effort and companionship.
Aged Patrients Loneliness and Gentle Remembrance
The fragment reflects on the loneliness of the elderly and widowed who outlive partners and children. It imagines them alone on staff and tomb, begging for compassion, urging younger generations to comfort them with songs and attentive care.
Miscellany of Odd Stories and Anecdotes From An Old Paper
A garbled mix of anecdotes and reflections references engravings, stamps, and a gentleman in literature. It mentions George Washington and Andrew Jackson, a free paper by mail, postage stamps, and a tale of Thackeray. The prose recalls honesty, beggars, and a watch chain with no watch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
Andrey Jekson
Bert
Detroit
Fragmented local note about a distressed man and threats
A damaged fragment shows Snéerban pressed for money, threatening his son Tom with a razor if he opens more oysters, implying family strife and coercive behavior across a tense moment.
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Snéerban
Eldeat
Tom
Lestat
Address of Connecticut Republicans on Civil War era Democrats
The Central Committee issues a stirring address condemning Democrats as traitors to the Union and foes of emancipation. It attacks 1861 party support for coercion, praises Union victory, and denounces calls for peace at any cost. It cites praise of slavery, hostility to soldiers voting, and scorn for public gratitude to soldiers and the national debt.
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Connecticut
Central Committee
Stata
Democratic Party
Congress
Achemie
Treakin
Ibiseul
Union
Apah
Pny
Andersonville
Salisbury
Abraham Lincoln
Sponetan Cous
South
Religious and church news and notes from Savannah
A former slave pastor in Savannah uses his freedom to fund a new church with pledges of twelve dollars a month, as the Pastoral Association of the Reformed Dutch Church discusses women's influence in churches. Reports include the Pittsburgh M E Conference minister Rev James C Taylor dying after illness, New England ministers resigning for secular work, and missionary progress in Scotland and Philadelphia Catholic Seminary plans.
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Reformed Dutch Church
New York
James C
Elise
New England
Stumm
National Baptist
Baptista
Pennsylvania
Jit
Bartidt
Scotland
Flatea
United Presbyterian Church
Pokin
Chiga
Philadelphia
The
Baptist, Home Mission Society
Vitigat&ted
Imond
York City
Mysterious Exchange Between Student and Professor
A fragment describes a heated exchange where a student mocks Oliver Wendell Holmes and a professor, offended by the remark, threatens harsh punishment in a Western town setting. The scene hints at tension between academia and authority, with vivid but unclear action.
Bachelor Grumbles Over Marriage Reform
A long standing bachelor explains his reluctance to marry, saying he wishes to preserve his opinions about the gentler sex and to avoid changing his lifestyle.
Farming Fish as Profit: Private Ponds for Market in Europe
The article argues farmers can profit by building ponds to raise fish for market, noting low care, easy feeding, and rapid maturation. It cites Europe where private individuals dominate production, and urges Western readers to start ponds, stock hardy fish, and transport fry across long distances.
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Paorodarton
Fisu
Europe
Plowman
Also Mentioned on This Page
Seaver Argus
MINIS
Beaver
Mil Gall
Rutan
Neo
Nework
Pacific
Railroa
Jace
Citiens
Placedyitle
Jo Ourdialiat
Horace
California
Jacerville
Greely
Placar
Henry Xtra
Folom
Placerville
Henry Mohikanid
Ole Springs
Biavorsi
Lacerville
Monk
Shel
Prodessina
Monkely
Bélau
Mr. Mook
R. Monk
Pasach
Horace Greas
iCtick
eJick
Barr
Ang
Cairns
York
Martin
Esa
Tia Worthé
Haresn
Bsioz
Pitroue
Singeraly
Susie greatiUnion
Abe
Porn
Happy Wyars
Daxbior
Thackery
Piero
Religious Intelligence
Oliver
Wendall
Holmes
Tae
Farza
Edenburg
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