Danish Schleswig-Holstein Crisis Widens War Tension
The article explains the move of Prussia and Austria against Denmark after Holstein was raised to a kingdom under Christian IX. It notes Danish defenses near the Eyder river and the strong Dannevirke fortifications, while warning that a broader European conflict could draw in great powers.
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Europe
Denmark
Duchy of
Holstein-Scherwig
Massachusetts
Rgsraad
Christian IX
Prussia
Austria
Holstein
Eyder
Schleswig
Longfellow Homes and Heavens in an April European Tour
The author reflects on Longfellow as a poet of the people and recalls his writes on The Builders and The Childrens Hour. He describes his April visit to European sites in Munich and Nuremberg, noting St Sebald's and St Laurence churches and Albert Dürer’s grave with the Emigrant inscription.
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Longfellow
Nuremberg
Europe
St. Sebald’s
St Laurence
Albert Dures
Munich
Tsa Ecens
Albert Duree
Hamgerdo
Garman
Trea
Thas
Queso Humgards
Bla
Voncet
Arghe
Tyba
Memorial Twig Borne From Narrow Escape
A queen tends a twig given by a husband who narrowly escaped a deadly fall in the forest. The twig, kept as a memento, grew into a living memorial of a wife’s devotion and prayers for a long, happy life, surviving for over seven centuries.
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Trather
Domestic musings and Civil War notes from February 22 1864
The letter from Phoenix New Beprorp reflects sympathy for fellow readers noting a lame condition and the notion that life’s trials prepare for higher joys. It mentions furloughed Clayton Guards leaving for Camp Lander, a neighbor’s wedding, marriage as a domestic anchor, and Washington's Birthday customs in Massachusetts. It cites General Burnside as a brave officer who showed compassion for a grieving private.
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Clifford Guards
Camp Lander
Washington
Massachusetts
New Bedford Guarda
Pierna Bal
Washington's Centennial Reflections on America's Liberty
On February 22, the nation marks 132 years since George Washington's birth. The piece traces the embryonic liberty era, the growth of constitutional rights, prosperity, and trials shaping the republic, urging the current generation to emulate Washington's wisdom to unite a divided country.
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America
George Washington
Washington
Pierce Leads Camp Meigs Post Commandant Esteemed
Brig Gen BR A Pierce head of this paragraph serves as Post Commandant at Camp Meigs Readville Massachusetts. He is praised as a top military man with high character and respected for Seal and attainments. His leadership during riot events in Boston is noted as contributing to swift resolution.
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BR. A. Pierce
Camp Meigs
Readville
Massachusetts
Boston
Judy Jost
Reception of General Burnside in Bristol
Overwhelming Bristol reception for Major General Burnside with cannon salutes and a heartwarming town ovation. The crowd at the depot cheered as he thanked locals, then a morning Town Hall gathering with Lt. Col. Richmond and others featured a welcome address by Rev. Upham. He later spoke to public school pupils before departing.
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Burnside
Belle
Shepard
General Burnside
P. Richmond
Jones D'Wolf
Charles Sherry, Jr
Mr. Upham
Bristol
Military drills and street parade by two companies
On Monday last Company A led by Captain James Maron practiced target shouting and paraded the streets with about thirty muskets. In the afternoon Company H under Captain C F Page drilled on the common, shared a collation at the Armory, then paraded the town with 35 muskets. guests included Colonel Charles Sherry Jr and LP Richwand. Both units marched well but numbers have fallen since fall training.
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James Maron
C F Page
Ovlutan
Charles Sherry, Jr
Richwand
Presenting a Gold Watch to Captain Joseph S Thompson
Captain Joseph S Thompson of this town and superintendent of the carpenters at Camp Nelson Kentucky recently received a fine gold watch from the workers under his supervision. The case engraving reads Presented to Joseph S Thompson Sup t by the Carpenters of Camp Nelson Feb 8th 1863.
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Joseph Lo Thompson
Carpenters Department
Camp Nelson
Kentucky
Joseph S. Thompson
Carpenters
Camp Neleun
Washington's Birthday Observed With Bells Cannons And Flags
The nation's holiday was observed with cannon firing and church bells at noon. A parade by two militia companies and widespread flag displays marked the town celebration. In Warren the day featured bells ringing and a salute by the Warren Artillery.
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Warren
Hayward's Exhibition of Paintings at Town Hall
Citizens urged to visit Hayward's Exhibition of Paintings at Town Hall on Tuesday and Wednesday. The Christ life scenes from Nativity to Ascension are depicted with accurate Palestine views and fine illustrations of cities, buildings, costumes, and travel.
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Hayward
Town Hall
Palestine
Grand Concert Planned at Town Hall by Camilla Urso
The renowned violinist Camilla Urso will perform at a Grand Concert at Town Hall on Thursday evening. She will be assisted by Mise Ryan and Mr. Gorham, a fact certain to draw a full audience to the hall.
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Camilla Urso
Mise Ryan
Gorham
Town Hall
Thanks to Captain Benjamin Porter for Baton Rouge papers
Our thanks are due Captain Benjamin F Porter A Q M M at Baton Rouge La for papers of a late date from that place.
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Benjamin F. Porter
Baton Rouge la
Your Lines At All Appear In Our Next Issue
Short note from a contributor stating their lines will be included in the upcoming issue. No further details on editors, dates, or context provided.
The Way of Peace lecture delights Bristol audience
The Bristol Town Hall reception praised Mr Curtis for a rich evening on The Way of Peace. The speaker, praised for voice and delivery, argued three paths to peace, weighing compromise separation and war, and commended Lincoln and Washington as guiding figures.
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Mr Curtis
Thackeray
Bristol
Town Hall
Curtis
Nameler
Everett
Despate
England
Eays
Charles II
Porresaion
Les
Longstreet
Logan
Congresa
Gulf
Fort Wagner
Lincoln
Cartin
Washington
Napoleon
Cromwell
Times
Feline Sagacity and Milk Avarice Observed
A sagacious cat named Pura was lured by milk in a tumbler placed on the floor. Her head could not fit, so she dipped a forepaw into the milk and licked it clean, repeating the act until the liquid was nearly gone. The event amused observers who noted cats dislike wet feet.
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Pura
Lecture closes Warren series on Cuba and the Cubaos
In Warren the public lecture series organized by the ladies in aid of the Sanitary Commission concluded last week with Rev. Sidney Dean speaking on Cuba and the Cubaos. The address drew interest from attendees and highlighted the broader humanitarian effort supporting Sanitary Commission aims.
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Warren
Ladies In
Sanitary Commission
Sidney Dean
Cuba
Relief subscription drives for Gloucester fire victims spread
Subscription papers circulate in neighboring towns to raise funds for the Gloucester people who suffered greatly in the recent fire.
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Gloucester
Nineteenth Annual Report on Public Schools in Rhode Island
A note credits Hon. J B Chapin for a copy of the Nineteenth Annual Report on Public Schools in Rhode Island, indicating continued documentation of Rhode Island’s educational system. The fragment suggests official state involvement and ongoing reporting.
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J B. Chapin
Ior
Rhode Island
Providence District Ministerial Association Opens Session
The Providence District Ministerial Association of the M E Church opened its meeting at the State Street Methodist Church with Rev A P Aiken delivering the opening sermon on Acts 10 44. The gathering features prayers discussions and sermons by several ministers including Rev L D Davis Rev C H Paine Rev J D King Rev J B Gould and others as the group debates church questions and envisions a June or July meeting in Providence.
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Providence
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
A. P Aiken
East Greenwich
Paul Townsend
L. D. Davis
C H. Paine
M. E Church
J. D. King
Moe
Rhode Tvland
Bristol County
Massachusetts
Into the Lion's Mouth. Civil War narrative chapter excerpt
A wartime diary fragment recounts marching toward battle near Baton Rouge. The Fifty-second Regiment, gear, and officers prepare at pace as gunfire nears, a colonel is killed, and wounded lie along the road while troops advance under anxious resolve.
Civil War Battle Night Ride Near Port Hudson
A firsthand account recalls marching through a wooded road under artillery fire and enemy pickets. Generals and engineers study the terrain by torchlight as distant bombardment lights the sky and a ghostly deckload of dead is seen in a halted river steamer. Walker, Wire & Co announces a Boston publication offer for the book.
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Colomp
Grover
Port Gadeon
Rehal
Wilson
Heaven
Enanon
Alain Steed
Hrtory
Boston
Walker Wire & Co
Godey’s Lady's Book March 1864 Fashion and Art Preview
The March 1864 issue offers spring dress guidance with wood cut fashions and numerous articles for the season. A steel engraving titled Want of Conscience is highlighted along with music The Golden Hair Polka and Gret Expectations and the Flause keeper’s Chatelaine. Marion Harland and Mary W Janvrin contribute literary pieces among other noted authoresses.
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Godey
Indy
Flausekeeper
Marion Harland
Mary W Janvrin
Mina Slimmens
The Lady's Friend March Number Review
The March issue keeps the periodical’s high standing with a steel engraving The Pet Bird and a Chattanooga Grand March. It includes two engravings The False Arrest and The Transformed Village, many fashion plates, stories by Virginia Townsend Miss Donnelly and Mary J Allen, and notes on ladies horseback riding on calash. Published by Deacon and Peterson Philadelphia Price $2.
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Chattanooga
Lone
Virginia &. Townsend
Miss Donnelly
Mabel
Mary J. Allen
Cacaler
Deacon and Peterson
Philadelphia
Atlantic Monthly March issue contributors listed
The March number lists John G Whittier Bayard Taylor Harriet Beecher Stowe Robert Dale Owen Caroline Chenebro Oliver Wendell Holmes Ik Marvel Alice Cary David A Warren and Julia Cabot. Published by Ticknor and Fields 135 Washington Street Boston.
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Atlantic
John G. Whittier
Bayard Taylor
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Robert Dale Owen
Caroline Chenebro
Oliver Wendell Falmes
Ik. Marvel
Alice Cary
David A Warren
Juliot Cabot
Ticknor and Fields
Washington Street
Boston
Rhode Island General Assembly Adopts Measures in February Session
The Rhode Island Senate and House met in February sessions with routine actions. Pay and salaries for Adjutant General, Quartermaster General, and Paymaster General were referred to finance. Debates covered education for disabled veterans and a proposed bank bill committee. A pay claim by the Second Rhode Island Regiment was debated and resolution repealed.
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Assembly
Prouidences Frrpar
Senate
Gegersl
House
Hill
Smithfield
Cnamittes
Bank of the Republic
Ramen
Gov. Smith
Senate Journal
House of Representatives
Uoues
Gammell
Committee On Education
State Normal School
Tha Sanute
Ruad
Clirk
Brown University
Agricultural College
Woodbury
East Tennessee
Committee On the Judiciary
Willard
W.W Hoppin
Tuxspay
Garterner
Peywaster
Francis
Paymueter
United Styzes
United States
R. 1
General Assembly
Wm. W. Hoppin
Messrs Whitinan, Peckham
Middletown
Fiske
Warren
R. S
Hoase
Coggeshall
Portsmouth
John Manchester
Grosvenor
Committee On Finance
Rhode Island Regiment of Volunteers
Brayton
Rhode Island
Sheffield
Sheldon
South Kingstown
Sowthingstown
Warlike Urging Grumblers to Enlist for Peace
The piece attacks constant grumbling about the war, urging men to enlist and shoulder their muskets. It argues action speeds peace, claiming a month of effort is worth a century of complaint and that grumblers would only hinder a 1865 restoration of harmony.
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Gramblers
Republic
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