Reconstruction Debate and White Southern Fear of Insurrection
The piece discusses Reconstruction politics and Southern conventions delaying the new Constitution. It notes distrust of Mr. Johnson and predicts he will submit decisive action to Congress. It warns whites fear insurrection as blacks gain rights, urging continued army presence and protection for freedmen, while arguing ballot rights are essential for citizenship.
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Tyranny of Fashion Shapes Homes and Habits Across Society
The text critiques fashion's grip on society, noting how people imitate others and pursue money and image. It contrasts aristocratic villas with rugged Swiss cottage styles, laments lacking genuine taste, and describes fashion-driven scenes from watering places to colorfully dressed travelers and social climbers.
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William Hl. Pr ever pi devofi vangietng
A fragmented passage honors historian William Hl. Pr ever pi devofi vangietng, noting a greatest tribute tied to a past era and a canonical figure. The text blends garbled terms with references to maritime or religious themes and a ceremonial dedication.
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Fashionable female appearance and the danger of falling hairpieces
A historic column muses on women's fashion and beauty through the ages, praising graceful dress and hair, then lamenting a growing danger of grotesque head adornments. The piece questions the modern trend, urging practicality and the return of refined style despite temptations and shifts in taste.
Prescott as a beacon of American literary merit
The essay lauds William H. Prescott as a true American scholar whose life and works unite American origin with development. It praises his historical approach, perseverance despite blindness, and his role in elevating the global view of American letters and the study of history.
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Fenian Movement Sparks Alarm in England and Ireland
The letter argues that a large Fenian force in Ireland could threaten Britain, noting Irish experience in civil conflict and Britain's maritime actions. It warns England may face difficulty if the Fenian threat grows and emphasizes sympathy for Irish independence while condemning British conduct.
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Frightful Collision on Long Island Sound
The Oceanus struck the sloop Jacob Duryea off Matinicock Point on Saturday morning, tearing the sloop apart and drowning Sarah E Davie and her two children. Captain Young towed the wreck to Glen Cove as the Oceanus resumed sail to New York after a dawn inquiry found no proper signal lights on the boats.
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Great Bank Robbery in Concord Sparks Reward Offer
The Concord National Bank of Concord was robbed between hall stone and two o'clock today while the cashier dined. About $240,500 in U S bonds and money were stolen, including $40,000 bonds and notes. A $20,000 reward was posted for the robbers and recovery of the stolen property. George Bernard is president and John M Cheney is cashier.
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Vermont
George Bernard
John M. Cheney
Magnifying the Troubie in Southern Development News
A Northern capital interest pushes into Alabama mining and rail expansion as Southern journals claim a broader postwar development surge. The piece links labor tensions, capital movement, and regional trade growth with railroad schemes and coal and iron land prospects, citing Washington reports on veterans, employment, and government offers.
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Rhode Island Historical Society seeks records on Civil War service
An archival notice requests material on Rhode Island regiments and batteries from the Civil War era. It asks for muster dates, engagements, where units left, and fates, plus postwar activities, with a deadline and address to Edwin M. Jones at the Rhode Island Historical Society in Providence.
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Judge dismisses seances fraud case as hint of money making
A federal judge in the Northern District of New York dismissed a motion in a case resembling fortune telling fraud. The ruling threw out claims that the defendant used supposed communications from the dead to profit, noting the evidence pointed to a scam rather than genuine supernatural insight.
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United States
York
Kaur
Negro population in the South shows white predominance in most counties
A table derived from the 1860 census estimates white majorities in thirty two counties and black majorities in twenty in the South with notable regional variation. Florida Georgia Louisiana Carolina Texas Maryland Virginia and other states show differing whites to blacks ratios amid railroad and legal notices also noted.
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