The Religion of the Times Reflects on Faith and Change
The essay argues that human minds are prone to fashion and that religion mirrors broader shifts in thought. It notes wars and patriotism influence devotion, cites missions and education as late nineteenth century religious surges, and posits true faith endures while fashions fade.
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Asmer
Jerreesox
New England
France
Virginia
Africa
Asia
Hewx
E. D. M. Monanow
Letter from London on Hungary unrest and European alliances
Correspondence from London notes Hungary's proclamation of a military revolutionary government and the likely alignment with Louis Napoleon. It discusses Italian revolutionary movements in Milan, spring upheavals, and potential naval clashes as Confederate ships Florida and another corvette approach French waters. It mentions Spence’s London Times letters and speculates on hidden factors influencing the war, plus Mexican affairs and Archduke Maximilian’s planned visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasett- Lospos
Hungary
Koseuth
Peeth
Milan
Louis Napoleon
Napoleon
Europe
Mexeini
Venetia
Italy
Florida
Brest
United States
Bearsage
Spence
Liverpool
London Times
Tennessee
Davis
Archduke Mazimilian
Mexico
Emile Girardis
la Presse
France
Arkansas Reconstruction and Interior Department Guesses
Letter from Washington discusses Arkansas reconstruction policy under the President and the move to reorganize state government using the old constitution. It notes Garnett and others seeking anti slavery alignment and warns of conservative expansion of slavery, with May as the rebuilding timeframe. It also reports on Interior Department investigations, clarifies rumors, and quotes Thad Stevens on confiscation and loyalist arguments.
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Arkansas
Interior Department
Stevens
Smith
Kentucky
Lecal
Cincinnati Gasette
Wasnmorox
Geo. Banks
Lousiana
Garnett
Arkoneas
Address of Gen Hamilton to Texas in New Orleans Era
Governor Hamilton returns to Texas to organize a provisional government opposing secession. He denounces rebel promises and predicts slavery’s jeopardy under rebellion. He details penalties of rebellion including martial law, taxation, travel restrictions, and asset seizures. The address argues for restoration under the Union and urges Texans to reject treason.
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New Orleans
Hamilton
Texas
Liang
United States
Theople
France
England
Mexico
South
Troy
Slavery Arraigned and the North South Contrast
The piece argues slavery harms Texas prosperity, denounces abolitionists, and ponders federal military success. It also discusses General Banks proclamation and its impact on Louisiana, praising a bold, practical order that could settle elections and redefine governance amid wartime. The tone is editorial and sectional, stressing liberty, rebellion outcomes, and political restructuring.
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Hamilton
Texas
Tenselves
Ore Consero
Lands Sale in Beaufort Under Tax Commission Guidance
Correspondence notes Washington instructed Tax Commissioners to sell es ce lands in Beaufort. Crowds of officers soldiers and contrabands attended the auction despite bad weather. Bids by contrabands topped whites with prices from 800 to 1200 dollars per lot. Sale continued next day and will take ten days or more to complete. Some discontent arose over selling parcels occupied by military needs and a poet, but officials say no actions should hinder army operations.
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Congress
Interior Department
Washington Dispatch
Caerpel
Thad. Stevens
Netor
Mephistopheles
Hector
Priam
Bennysivania
Ainly
Ciemedy
Dent
United States
Fortress Monroe
Norfolk
Alexandries
Louisiana
Millones
Cere
Virginia
South Carolina
Besc
A. J
Clay Smith
Kentucky
Cla Cae
Selitheaid
Cneer
Brooks
Lee
Tennessee
Charleston
Unitedates
Arrose
South
Beaufort
New York Times
Hirron Heap
Washington
Peer Sonra
Jonera
Eacrwa' Wink
Controversy Over Steam Navy Engines Cited by Journal
The Army and Navy Journal surveys the debate between rival amateur engineers Dickerson and Isherwood. It condemns both sides while noting fuel efficiency and engine performance depend on advanced design. It observes few recent marine engines meet efficiency standards aside from the current dispute between Dickerson and Leberwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army and Navy Journal
Dickerson
Isherw
Dickerson and
Leberwood
Armor Plates Pass Tough Test At Portsmouth Trial
In Portsmouth England armor plates from Charles Cammell & Co. endured ten to twelve hits from a 68 pounder smooth bore at two yards, after trials on a vessel side. Despite 18 by 34 inch target area, only three surface cracks appeared. Six hits near bolt holes did not crack the metal.
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Portsmouth
England
Charles Cammell & Co
2 Works
Sheffield
Runaway marriages and local anecdotes recount region’s Gretna Green
The Wheeling Intelligencer cites long standing runaway marriages in West Alexander Pa started by magistrate Isaac Mayes from 1611 to 1544 with 929 couples. It notes prominent locals and a poetical fragment on courtship. Other items include Green Bay reminiscences, a Harrisburg jeweler tale, Sanitary Fair raffles debate, Medway family longevity, river water pollution critique, and distant mining news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gretna
Esquire
J. B. Mayes
Ecquire
Isaac Mayes
West Alexander
Fenian Fundraising War in Chicago March 2 Declared
The Fenian Brotherhood announces a major fundraising war in Chicago starting March 2 to support Irish independence. Irish friends in the United States and Canada are urged to contribute, with Teresa Kemonde performing readings to aid the cause and fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fenian Brotherhood
Chicago
Friends of
United States
Canada
Teresa Kemonde
Beneft
Poland
Trland
Ireland
Custody Reform: Father Wins Child Habeas Corpus Case
Judge Barnard of New York awarded custody to the father on a writ of habeas corpus, upholding the old common law rule that a father's rights exceed the mother's when the father is a proper guardian. The respondent is a Philadelphia heiress, daughter of John Grigg, who provides $6,000 yearly. Her husband is a cousin of Confederate General Lee, while she is kin to Union General McClellan, and both generals were contending for custody during Antietam. incompatibility of temper was the sole asserted ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnard
New York
Philadelphia
John Grigg
Missing $1,000 scamster case at Planters Bank and Foote
A man named L. P. Trask lost $1,000 after depositing with a Planters Bank clerk. He met C. E. Foote at the Everett House, drew the money under Foote’s advice, and Foote vanished with the cash after a dinner. No trace of Foote or the money. The report also notes the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s wartime declines, with many graduates and faculty drawn into the Civil War and multiple fatalities.
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L. P. Trask
Planter's
St. Louis Union
Myer
C. K E. Foote
Everett House
Foote
Track
Trask
Planters
C. E. Foote
Ordi Avenue
Atom Huckeye
Blockade Runner Losses Off Wilmington Reported
Official report details the destruction of twenty two blockade runners near Wilmington North Carolina on the 11th during a chase and burning operation. Names are unknown. The account notes rebel steamers lost while attempting to violate the blockade, part of six months of losses averaging about one steamer every eight days, constraining export of cotton, supplies, and rebel credit.
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Wilmington
N.C
Admiral Lescays
Department
Agence
Emancipation remarks and Ireland vaccination act noted
Ex Mayor Swann of Baltimore urges emancipation with forceful zeal by his allies, declaring it a glorious mission for the state. Separately, Ireland’s Vaccination Act takes effect from the 1st of January 1864, mandating vaccination within six months and an eighth day medical inspection with a ten shilling penalty for non compliance.
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Swann
Baltimore
Anna A
Fen
Ireland
Destructive Fire Near Somerset Destroys Church and Convent
A severe blaze in Perry county near Somerset Saturday night destroyed St. Josephs Church and the adjoining Theological Convent. Citizens battled flames but could not stop the fire. Loss estimated around $76,000 with little chance of saving the structures or contents.
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Zanesville
Tobacco Tax Proposal from Kentucky Agricultural Society
In a January 15 1864 letter from Aveneta Kentucky Dr D J Bradford presents a detailed argument for taxing manufactured tobacco at twenty cents per pound arguing leaf tobacco is hard to assess and taxing the product would yield higher revenue. He notes Europe and the West Indies growing tobacco and cites export declines and price effects, urging Congress to consider a tax on leaf as a safer revenue source.
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Aveneta
Kentucky
Kentucky Mune Agriosleere ’ Y Society
Trestfort
Bradford
Tomany
United States
Europe
Hungary
West Indies
South America
Kentucky State Agricultural Society
Congress
Bremen
Lawsville
Regins
Regias
United
Chan
Ina Tase
Lean Teel
L. J. Buaprorn
Contrast in New Orleans by Hon B F Flanders
A Union Association speech contrasts prewar New Orleans under secession with federal rule after occupation. The speaker cites fewer murders, restored safety, and courts functioning, noting city chaos under thieves and dirk law, then praising restored order and justice. Bonfires for General Curtis follow, as Idaho territory division talks emerge with East Idaho proposed as Jefferson Territory.
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New Orleans
B F. Flanders
Union Association
Patty
Confederacy
Idaho
Rocky Mountains
U. S
J . Ton
Congress
Washington
Eastdaho
Jefferson
For Sale by Richardson & Co Walnut Street
Fragments show a sale notice listing barrels and items at No Walnut Street run by Richardson and Co. The legible portion identifies a sale action and street location with two names connected to the listing.
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Ickles
Richardson & A Het Gest Jate
Walnut Street
Reese
Hubbard Brothers Silver Watches Ad
Importers at 16 Broadway offer timepieces with patent dates and European style engravings. Bargains claimed as timepieces of value, with emphasis on novelty and lower prices than elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubbard Bros
Broadway
Fragmentary medical notes mix in fragmented text
A jumbled OCR fragment mentions bronchitis sore throat and unrelated words. No clear event or subjects emerge to form a coherent news item or identify individuals, organizations, places, or dates.
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Wadsworth
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Newport
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Wis
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Charlotte Burcha
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Raffles
Medway
Maas
Wisconsin
Sue Pee
Alcheson
St. Paul
Eines Maate of
Ter York
University of North Carolina At
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Pembroke
Carrie
Louisville Democrat
D. J. Bradford
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Loyal League of
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Kansas
Abe Lincoln
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ENR & Co
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Amet
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Ladwe
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Caroline W. Hurton
Bsleyan Female College
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Reeiden
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Undertaker
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Zino
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Saddlery Hardware
Main Street
Incgast Vmness
Kim Street
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Cincinnati
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KING
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Britting Bros. & Co
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Fitenth Edition
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Ruber & Aubery
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EPA
J. Beckley & Co
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Tylee
Apple
C.F. Vent & CO
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Ec Wh
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Floral House
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Medical
William Hall
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