Fragments of a Liberty War and Odd Local Tales
A sprawling, muddled page mixes a pro Irish American liberty appeal with domestic anecdotes. It includes a wartime allegiance call signed by J W Sweeney, local gossip about a lord’s housekeeper, a curious well-digger tale, marriage guidance for women, and a wandering German traveler in St. Louis, all rendered in era voice with scattered names and places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Erin
England
Friends of Ireland
Ams
J.W. Sweeney
Maj-Cow
Trelinus
Significance of Unity and Vigilance in Troubled Times
A careful speaker warns that daily threats to the President and policy require steadfast unity to preserve the Union and avert war. He condemns fanaticism attempting to crush state rights and even erase state lines. Everlasting vigilance is urged as the price of liberty, urging national rally against centralization attempts.
Bashful youth weds after dream confession in family tale
A shy young man paying visits to a country girl ends in marriage after a misheard dream leads to a bold confession. The girl reveals her mother was away, sparking a quick realization and a timely marriage. The tale hinges on mistaken intent and a curious slip of speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liz
Army Statistics Show Civil War Enlistment and Deaths
New York on May 19 reports Lincoln's 1861 call for 75 000 militia for three months. Over four years 2 688 592 were enlisted, 2 108 103 remained alive, 16 099 died in battle or from wounds, and 14 330 died of disease. Black troops totaled 180 000 with 29 289 deaths, nearly double the white casualty rate. Mortality among volunteers rose about fifteen percent versus regulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lincoln
Army of the United States
Sensible and Well-timed Questions in Democratic Debate
Readers are urged to consider the implications of party divisions in Congress as a national reckoning nears. The piece questions whether Northern backed measures will survive Southern resistance and whether rejection would destabilize the country or courts. It warns against hasty confrontations and urges prudent debate over constitutional attacks on government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British America
Deland
Baghied
Morven
Xyek Aylat
Teebaul
Livvinees
Leotland
Polis
Arget Viniel
Beifin
Liaphouter
Apuilatiin
Tibvalle
Suriswertoy
England
New York
Massachusetts
United States
Spialithins
Iyssol
India
Minegme
Honce Agen
Ald Galt
M— Tivay
George
Ile
Se River
Maine
Berees
le Baynes
Ein
Leis
Molden
Penobscot
Steve Winiskerss
Ernest
Domenratic National
Agdeinr Oy
Willie Ikevemlé
Jong
Net Og Saisented
Shea Jon
Misfired Presidential Strategy and Paris Population Note
A New York editor questions Johnson’s focus on top subordinates while suggesting supporters of high policy oppose him. Anecdotes include a letter about a bonnet and General Scott’s dying words to his hostler. Paris hosts about 2,000 Americans and a mix of foreign residents, with varied social trends and a fleeting rail play.
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Scor
New York Herald
Gen
Scott
Allen
James
Also Mentioned on This Page
Herseman—Zaitor
Ien
Valeeane
MUSE
Uwe Rele
Euler
Iain Mie
Ewe
Pru
Pang Eraneswuy
New Yorker Times
Steeduum
Wollerton
Epesking
South Crmolina
Preedman’s Bureau
Sayer
Scotland
Masonic Tang
Opdee
iNelley
St. Louis
Cadlifornia
Asia
Siberia
Russia
Hesse
Europe
St. Paul
Tayo Gerne Ee Ree
Tle
Army Statistics
Tennessee
Jderuid
Johnson
Paris
Iris
Tor Sautshes
Tie
Choul
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