Letter from London Special Correspondence Garibaldi’s visit and exit
A late 19th century London letter describes Garibaldi in full public fanfare, his cordial receptions at the Opera Covent Garden and Caprera farewell, and reflections on England's sympathy for Italian liberty. It notes reactions to diplomacy, the Queen, and Garibaldi’s gratitude to English hosts and people.
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Garibaldi
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Norma
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Costa
Craig
Aga
Liberty
Gaz
Gambelai
P. A.muayiny
M. x
Mr. Stansfeld
P. R. Taylor
Mwellian
Apbrey House
Londor
Corporation of the City of
America
China
Daily News
Dean Milman
Fazio
House of Lords
Lord Chelmsford
Earls of
Derby
Malmesbury
Earl Granville
Lord Stanley
Alderly
United States
Reform Club
Prince of Wales
Caprera
Meades Army Address and Washington NC evacuation notes
Meade urges soldiers to endure hardships and keep faith in officers as the Army of the Potomac advances. Reports from Fort Monroe describe Washington NC burned during evacuation, with thousands evacuated and indignant reaction to General Butler. The Reconstruction Bill moves through Congress defining loyal participation and provisional governance for states once rebel governments are toppled.
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Washington, N.C
Fortaris Monnoz
Washington
United States
Butler
North Rolina
Baumann Iaroos
N. C
Fortress Monroe
Ashington
Washmnetor
House
Kentucky Slavery Politics and the Union Break
Our Kentucky Contributor details how slavery support surged in Kentucky amid political fear and demagoguery, noting vigilante actions against emancipation talk, shifting loyalties among slaveholders, and economics driving slave labor purges. The piece argues emancipation gained momentum, altering party alignments and contributing to the wedge that split the Union.
Lincoln letter excerpt on slavery and prophecy from Louisville Journal
A Louisville Journal correspondent quotes part of Mr. Lincoln's letter to A. G. Hodges. The passage argues that God's will will destroy slavery and predicts the bondman’s terror matching the freeman’s on a coming day. The excerpt emphasizes scriptural interpretation and the fulfillment of prophecy, suggesting abolition could be followed by restoration but doubting its likelihood.
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Kentucky
Abraham Lincoln
Stave
Missouri
Maryland
Congress
Lincoln
Louisville
Union Party
Fism
Louisville Journal
A. G. Hodges
Bondman
Freeman
Cave Life in Vicksburg Under Fire Narratives
A Confederate officer's wife recalls cave life during siege of Vicksburg and the "wall of fire" period last April and June. She details cave construction by enslaved workers, close calls with Parrott shells, the loyalty of her servant George, and near escape when shells struck near the cave entrance.
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Peenie-Cretientene
George
Abell
Fire Tragedy Strikes New York Stairway Exit Collapse
A daytime fire on Tuesday trapped a family on a New York stairway. A man and his wife died from injuries after attempts to jump from a third floor window. Their three children were burned. two survived. Separate note mentions coal oil as a fruit tree protector against curculio.
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New York
An Hennig
Wadleo
Te His
Moody speech at Methodist Conference on colored ministers
At the Methodist General Conference Rev Dr Ceres urged inclusion of colored ministers in all conferences and opposed separate colored conferences. Rev Moody predicted an exodus of the colored population to South America after settling current issues, then pushing to the Isthmus and Mexico for preemption rights. The crowd reacted strongly as Riley’s resolution on colored members advanced.
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Ceres
Mr. Moody
South America
Mexico
Moody
Riley
Mexican War Briefs and Naval Dispatches
From Mexico and the Gulf reports Sun Galena Cornubia and Tioga arriving in New York. A detachment of the 24 U.S. colored troops under Crane landed at Wainlowe on April 20 and drove back rebels, capturing 300 cattle. Alvarez declares for Juarez and fortifies Capalé as French blockades at Mazatlan and Jalapa expected. Guadalajara claims defeat for the French are doubtful.
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the Herald
Sun
Mazatlan
Osiaca
Guadalajara
Jalapa
Army Movements at the East and York River Occupation
The Washington dispatches report Lee abandoning entrenchments and retreating inland with no clashes yet. West Point Virginia, at York River, was occupied by part of the forces on Monday the 2d. A Pennsylvania Reserves regiment about 350 strong arrived in Washington en route to Pittsburg to be mustered out of service.
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Barry
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1St
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California Cavalry
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Granger
Kentucky
Lexington
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Grant
Vicksburg
Andrew Jackson
Fort Hindman
Arkansas Post
Corinth
Mississippi River
Forrest
Sherman
Mississippi
Coemery
16Th
Red River
Louisiana
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Antipias
Washington
Whitey Smith
Gen. Smith
New York
Lee
York River
Pittsburg
Louisiana engagements defeat Federals claim officer anger
April 28 report from Montz notes engagements across Louisiana led to a crushing defeat of the Federals. General Smith and his forces are named, while subordinate officers voice strong indignation toward Banks over the outcomes and conduct of the campaign.
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Smith
Steamer Queen Arrives With Treasure From Tovawon Siotin
From Isthmus Newmore May 5 the steamer Queen has arrived bringing a treasure valued at 270,000 pyar from Tovawon Siotin. The news notes the substantial windfall and shipment details.
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Newmore
River News Pressure Report at Eight Feet Six
River records show water at eight feet six inches near the pier mark as of May 5 with clear weather following. Local observations indicate steady flow and calm conditions along the waterfront.
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Prrssure
Self-made manito read about life of Secretary Chase
Will publish a illustrated life of the country’s popular figure, noting his rise from poverty to a distinguished public role. The work promises to recount a varied life and the public’s interest in reading his story, available through booksellers or by mail for $1.25.
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