Rebel spy Richardson captured and hanged in Frederick
An officer of the Seventh Regiment of New York recounts Richardson the rebel spy’s career from the early war. The youth, around 11, posed in camps, gathered questions, and aided Confederate plans. He confessed after a triple hanging, yielding plans, money, and details on Stuart’s troops. A mulatto guide and Richardson’s son were captured. the boy’s fate awaits trial.
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New York City
Richardson
Frederick City
Maryland
Shid Richardaoin
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Potomac
Bia
Federal Hill
Freden
Hris
Stuart
Maar
Richardson Hinseif
Argument over Union policy and Vallandigham critique
A letter from G. W. B. argues for unwavering support of the Lincoln administration and a decisive war stance against the rebellion, urging voters to back the administration and defeat Southern traitors. The piece links wartime policy to upcoming elections and warns against peace terms that would leave rebels armed. The writer frames Vallandigham as a traitor whose views must be opposed to secure lasting peace.
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Oroup
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North
Vailandigham
Lam
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Aristocracy and the landowning class in England
The London Spectator argues England is governed by the people in crises and by property in calm times with sovereignty resting on tax paying interests. It says aristocracy equals landowners, not titles, and long-held estates increase local power, while historic families like the Percies and Howards shape national history though a case shows some lines fade into broader holdings.
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England
London Spectator
the Spectator
Stanleys
Loraines
Dudleys
Seymours
Electrose Bophia
Percies
Russells
Howards
Lowthers
Grenvilles
French quackery case: man bakes patient alive for rheumatism
A French herb doctor Lenoble faced a corrective tribunal for a grim cure claim. He allegedly placed a woman in a baker’s oven to “powder” her couch, then applied leaves and heat causing severe burns. The husband testified to burning symptoms and endurance of harsh treatment.
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France
Lenoble
Carre
Prince Louis Napoleon at Almacks and German shocks
An 19th century reminiscence recalls Prince Louis Napoleon at Almack's with descriptions of his horsemanship and social perception. It contrasts public impressions of his genius and indolence, and charts a path from Hyde Park to Hortense’s decline, ending with a note on his imperial trajectory and a German castle confrontation.
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Eglington’s
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Napoleon
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Halcyon
Hyde Park
Ascot
Aure
Lake Constance
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Tives
Empire
Drear
The Big Gun at Charlestoun What it Can Dee
An analysis compares a 10 inch 300 pound Parrott rifle to a 24 pound siege gun. It explains velocities and penetration potential against fortifications. The piece discusses shot strength, projectile speed, and theoretical breach capacity under mechanical laws.
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Charlestoun
Washington Republican
Fort Sumter
Pee Wee Ee
Seeenn Nee Tirty
Baltimore and Ohio Train Arrivals Disrupted by Heavy Tonnage
Dispatch notes trains arriving at Baltimore as heavy coal and ore cars strain the lines. Two coal cars and additional cars are reported as entering the port area, while crews work to clear the bottlenecks and maintain movement for miners and other rail freight.
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Baltimore
Ohio
Baltmore Due
Etiquette Clash Over Eating Style in Abyssinia Tale
A traveler recounts a dinner in Abyssinia where teff dishes and fermented honey wine sparked snickers. A host explains the visitor’s awkward eating style marks him as low-born, prompting the guest to defend his customs as different, not merely rude.
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Ben
Mr. Bell
Local Hero Henry Shaler Noted For Gettysburg Valor
A correspondent praises Henry Shaler of the city for extraordinary Gettysburg courage. The account, by a son of Daniel Noble, credits Shaler with 25 prisoners in one action, including a lieutenant, using a poncho disguise to approach undetected, and describes him as a brick. The piece highlights Shaler’s hometown on South Avenue and notes German ancestry of his family.
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Thie City
Gettysburg
Daniel Nobile
Oon U
Youn Shaler
Nanan
South Aouene Street
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Noble
Harry
Gettyeburg
Coal formations and depths described in northern drillings
The article notes coal seams in the Schuylkill basin reaching fifty feet in the basin with twenty five seams over three feet thick. It cites a deep Nova Scotia coal formation fourteen hundred feet deep with seventy five alternate miners of coal. It also mentions Whitehaven coal-mine worked twelve hundred feet deep.
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Schuylkill
Nova Scotia
Whitehaven
Two Ways to Get Exemptions Mentioned in Town
The passage notes exemptions granted for various phate abilities and queer diseases, citing Collector Tinker in town yesterday to exempt a malady not clearly linked to any gang or event, with terms appearing scattered and unclear.
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Tinker
Death of John A. Corwin in Urbana
The Honorable John A. Corwin of Urbana died in Urbana on the 11th inst.
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John A. Corwin
Urbana
Professional Etiquette in Learned Professions
A Cornhill Magazine piece discusses unwritten rules among lawyers doctors and clergy. It cites cases of flawed motives irony and misapplied duties showing how professional codes influence behavior and public perception beyond formal law. The article notes these codes are often unpopular yet wield social power.
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Cornhill
Teaver
Gen Grant Orders Steamer Fares Rebated After Vicksburg
The Cleveland Herald reports Gen Grant issued a special order stopping steamboats from overcharging enlisted men and officers for fare between Vicksburg and Cairo. After Vicksburg fell, many boats carried about 1000 enlisted men and 250 officers home on leave, with fares previously charged from ten to twenty-five dollars. The order required captains to refund the excess or face disipline and confiscation.
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Cleveland Herald
Vicksburg
Cairo
Gen. Grant
Elias R
Ambiguous Telegraph Dispatches From Union Forces
Last night dispatches report houses occupied by our party were seized but no battle details are clear. Boats patrolled up to twenty miles inland while the naval department heard nothing of a gunboat engagement and mails from Atlantic ports were ordered to sea unless directed otherwise.
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Sremetecne
Atlantic
General Orders on Soldier Voting Rights and Commissioners
General Orders No 275 from Saksatoon in 1889 grants volunteers and soldiers in U S military service the right to vote for state officers. It directs provision of facilities for accredited missioners to view and access voting processes, with access rights defined by the Secretary of War.
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Pee
Secretary of War
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Beccan
Barr Dahlgren
Sailienda
Army of the Potomac Update From August
Information from the body of the Potomac reports movements near Washington and Meade's brief visit to the city. General Warren leads the Second Army Corps during a temporary assignment as operations continue along the line.
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Wasumerton
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Wash
Warren
Second Army
Diplomatic Party Sets Out on Excursion in New York Lakes
A diplomatic party begins an excursion among New York’s lakes and rivers. The group includes State members and various ministers, among them Baron Gerolt and M. Tas sera, plus other European envoys. The plan features travel by spring and river routes with multiple officials aboard.
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New York
Baron Gerolt
M. Tassera
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M. Schleider
M. Ie
Creeel
Borage
Ilise
M. Asta
City Aims to Restrict Recruiting Across States
From New York City officials pass an ordinance to appropriate funds and bar recruitment by outsiders. The measure seeks to prevent residents from being drafted or employed by other states and asks Governor to prohibit all recruiting in the city, with firemen affected.
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Dca
Ieee Henry V W. Morris
Jeer
Dispatches Describe Progress Against Enemy Fortifications
Reports received today indicate continued focus on enemy fortifications. Officers say preparations show progress and confidence grows for a potential successful outcome.
Draft in New York City Begins Next Week
The draft in New York City starts soon with four men under consideration. In Clarkson Street a riot disrupted activities, but the process proceeds under presidential guidance from the “Gauce of a Gon” in San Francisco.
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Citmence
Clarkson Stree
Bedegormoree
Chas J
Ted
Gaucue
Francisco
General Sibley Advances After Indian Pursuit
Advices from General Sibley dated August 14 report he reached a camp near Curcaco and planned to pursue the Indian forces along their trail. He had moved with a Missouri company and anticipated following them to their chosen route regardless of direction.
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Curcaco
Parliament Assembled in Toronto Elects Walbridge
In Toronto on Aug 14 Parliament assembled and elected Hon. Lewis Walbridge as part of the Canadian legislative session. The Governor General then addressed the assembly urging action to modernize the stalemated system to achieve efficiency.
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Lewis Walbridge
Governor General
Stilitiar Bey
Bark Cleared at Boston for Charleston Soldiers
A vessel left Boston carrying a cargo described as supplies for soldiers at Charleston. The ship departed with its laden goods, including ice, and was purchased by a fordth lane crew and sailors at Charleston.
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Boston
Charleston
Forceth Lane and
Rebels Hold Fast as La Guayra Blockade Cited
Latest from Venezuela notes rebels still hold positions while La Guayra is described as blockaded. The report emphasizes ongoing resistance and strategic pressure in the coastal region during the conflict.
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Venezuela
Tome Venaenois
la Guayre
Sketchy Note on Chancey Burr and Top-Snapping Cop
A fragmented OCR item mentions Chancey Burr linked to a top snappy cop sketch. The readable parts suggest a New York context and a ca ro BPI ES note. Further details are unreadable.
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Chancey
Burr
York
The
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Mrs Jeff Davis Involved in Unclear Local Incident
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Mrs Jeff Davis and a vague attack or clash described with incomplete terms. No clear names, places, or dates are readable to confirm details or context.
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