The Death Penalty and Slavery in a Nation's Fate
A long discourse examines state religion, politics, and slavery amid the Civil War era. It weighs how abolition, Union preservation, and the treatment of enslaved people affect national destiny and future peace, arguing emancipation as a temporary but pivotal measure. The piece questions whether slavery should end now to secure unity or endure to avoid social upheaval and foreign entanglements. The author critiques violent reform, reflects on divine providence and political philosophy, and imagines consequences of emancipation for the South and for race relations.
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Ant
Ereilewan Ber
Fremont
Alea
Delavery Lea
Mamgachu- Bette
Caroline
Texas
Borw
Geld
North
Teyeo
Noris
Holt
Ned Carey
Perrlude
Tom Boty
Biabh
Priory
Mater
Pitteburg
America
South
Yale
Reese
Galne i
Higgin
Old West race and wager legends from the Wieslealopl Valley
A vivid reminiscence recalls a prairie race near Prairie du Chien around twelve years earlier. Two horses, a mare and a colt horse, faced off in five heats for a five dollar purse amid a lively crowd of mixed Indigenous and settler onlookers. Bets ran high, alcohol flowed, and a verbal clash between riders and a verdant observer sparked further uproar, ending with a collective scramble for winnings and a marked memory of frontier indulgence and deceit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie du Chien
Munique
Tlintinr
Anndy
Pepe
Soni
Landers
Hieir Hots
Ula
Warrow
Harrow
Fragmented report on Neapolitan troop movements and letters
A garbled account describes a Neapolitan force landing on the Sicilian mainland and dispatching letters to towns and villages. It mentions a general, Tatty, and a Pied General, with references to soldiers ordered to rejoin, and confusion over dates and actions.
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Fay Abet
Jerien
Ogni Dees
Frond and the Monkey Shine in a Wild Race
An account of a dramatic horse race where Frond, a foreboding mount, breaks cover amid jeers and a crowd’s cries for a trick. Jenks, resisting, snatches a signal flag from a rider, while the furious pace, shouting, and a chaotic finish unfold toward town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonka
Jetke
Simon
Jenks
Marksmen Stories from Lexington and Frontier Sharpshooters
The piece extols frontier marksmen in the struggle for independence, noting isolated sharpshooters near fortifications, a tree perch fellow near the fort, and a white blanket flag of truce pierced by bullets. It cites Jos Thompson’s men, Donnybrook style advice, and claims on the skill of riflemen across Pennsylvania and western states.
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Lexington
Donnybrook
Mulligan
Big River
Elliott Alates
Jos! Thompson
Pennsylvania
Oroasp
Firthes
Ilineis
Indiana
Ohio
Iowa
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minoosoum
Union Volun
S. Louis Republican
Aed
Edwin Hovik in Booths Shylock Delivers Notable Performance
Theatre critics praise Edwin Hovik for his portrayal of Shylock in The Merchant of Venice. The London press notes his expressive voice and measured passion, especially in Jessica's elopement scene, while highlighting the trial and bond rate for correctness and restraint. A second item recalls Civil War frontier life with families living between pickets as rebels threaten around Lewinville and nearby farms, describing near-constant danger and occasional fruitless attempts to escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Hovik
London
Booth
Vanine
Jessice
Passon
Reoth
Antonio
Shyiock
Hut
London Pines
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Thare
Jiola
Boyd
Lewineville
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Little Miami
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Indianapolis & Ctnoinnati Maaisanroad
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Chien
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Chicago
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Loni
Tyasia Lianers
Onlevite
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Naval
Sthader
Gopar
Cincinnati
IIL
Iar
York Tan
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Talitor
Fem
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Aselumall
Ema Oo 'G
Tomb
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Aeyl Featipat
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Atna Insurance
Hartford
Oone
Chartey
Pontagestaria
Hokters
Annes
New York
Arrras
Lie
Life
Newoa
Omer
Evana & Lindsay
Commie Mit
Saat Fe
Feat
Vinemont
West Seventh Street
Atl Istartion
John Tollifesh
Asante Wn Eee Olnglsn Atl
OITO
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Clay’s Hotel
Washington, D. C
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Pao Tres
Philatriphia
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Balawary
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