Gold mining and ghost of war linger in Smoky region
The article recalls rising gold extraction in blue slate near the Tellico plain and notes large quantities of gold taken from quarts near the area. It mentions many planters supplying themselves with corn and pork, with shipments from the North declining. It also reflects wartime sentiment, recalling soldiers and the hope that the war will not revive, as a boy watches the landscape with wary awe.
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Tellico Plain
Great Smokey
Witerss
Another Widow Swindle and Beggar in Chief Seeks Loans
A Boston period piece recounts a beggar scam where a man advertises loans of ten thousand dollars on good securities. A victim counted out the money before accomplices entered, exposing a scheme weaving beggars, misfortune tales, and a child basket beggar aiding a motherless case.
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Mr. T
Jefferson Davis Flight Preparations at Abbeville Amid Evacuation
Extracts from Patriards Monthly recount Davis by late 1860s accounts detailing preflight plans to escape via Shenandoah and Florida coast. The piece describes destruction of papers, private baggage, and Davis amid council debate, his insult by Alexander H. Stephens, emigration shift, and eventual capture after disguising as a farmer.
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Patriard
Edward A. Pollard
Jefferson Davis
Richmond
Lee
Pee Cress
Princep
Shenandoah
Florida
Ena
Daniel
Richmond Examiner
Davis
Ginia
St. Paul’s Church
Sapien
Herors
Letters from Nashville in Old War Times and Now
Fragmentary excerpts describe Nashville scenes with war reminiscences and sketches of hurried movements. The text mentions ammunition, a wagon with mules, a river, and chaotic activity as lumber and building projects proceed amid confusion.
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Nashville
Public notice on new publications and religious works
The item reviews a second edition on government and civic education, praising its aim to inform readers through extracts and letters, with emphasis on Protestant readers. It notes publication in New York, a handsome print, and broad circulation prospects amid contemporary events. It also discusses works by Erekeiann Chatran and related religious writings popular in colleges.
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ODR
Gm Sfights
Piso Wie Vis
Philadelphia
Rutherford
Erekeiann
Chatran
Wiecare
Barts
Death of the Oldest Man in Minnesota
Louis La Bonte aged 104 renews at his son in law Peter’s residence in Fairmount last Friday. His wife, 99, still living, retains health and skill in sewing. Louis was French, Catholic, and served in Britain’s 1812 forces. he faded after three years of diminishing speech and reason. The widow remains active though described as childish.
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Minnesota
Martin « Y Atlas
Louis la Bonte
Peter
Fairmount
Hoors
Sill
Turkey’s Army Strength Cited Amid Greek Contexts
Fragmented OCR notes describe Turkey with regular and reserve forces totaling about 356,400 soldiers, plus auxiliary and irregular troops. Greece is cited with a smaller force and naval assets, amid vague references to Christendom uniting for future battles and an imperial edict altering military tax obligations in Jerusalem.
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Turkey
Sooo
Greece
Uhee
Rothschilds' Gold Fort Vineyard Profits Rise in Year One
Rothschilds acquire Gold Fort vineyard and report a clear first year profit of nearly twenty five percent on the price paid. The figure reflects strong demand and favorable market conditions for the property.
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Rothschild
Lars
Gold Fort
Barsrin
Washington Monument Fund Drive Urges Churches
Washington December 27 report notes the Washington National Monument Society asks religious bodies to collect funds in their churches before February 22 to remit to the treasurer for work on the monument. Andrew Johnson and notable officers are listed as organizers. Court of Claims reports judgments totaling up to 500000 dollars with varied awards, while Reverdy Johnson gives no new word on Alabama claims talks.
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Washington National Monument Society
United States
Andrew John
Andrew Johnson
Bowers
Ulysses S. Grant
Moran
Bagge
Puerto Principe
Lucretia Point
Behama
Bay of Cochinas
Manzanilla
Lake City
Fla
Sevelatton Ney
Mrs Dickens Death and Funeral Observances
The West reports Mrs Dickens died after possible use of poison related to discreet drug use, with funeral arrangements to be provided. Also noted are details of Dr Dunne’s funeral, park events in St Louis, and multiple railway and war-time dispatches including a fatal train collision, Indian campaigns, and Cuban hostilities with casualty figures and troop movements.
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Dickens
Burien
Ber A Caine
Hannibal & St. Joseph
Yehues
Tayome Ing
A. A
H.oung
Muffetts
Keevey
Corney
Iron Mountain
Fiferson
Persie
Fire destroys Beebe block and several firms in town
The blaze damaged Ru hg block and Beebe firms among others. Loss estimated at 300000 with about six hundred unemployed. Frazier’s block and Lyceum Hall sustained major damage while the post office valuables and Central Bank funds remained safe.
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Among & Co
Beebe & Co
Drivert & Bro
Beebe & Berry
Wm. Atwell
Frazier’s
Frazier
Lyceum Hall
Robinson’s
Nkee
Se Tigers
Sale
Sanderson & Fees
George Breede & Co
Civer & Bros
Central Bank
Fire destroys distillery and houses in Ottawa area
Ottawa reports December 25 fires destroying Bo Sedgwick distillery and Allen Magruder mill plus several dwellings on Thirteenth Street. Losses tallied around 30000 dollars. December 26 notes five two story houses near Capus Bridge burned with matches sulfur and 5000 bushels of oats lost. Ottawa dispatch adds military movements and inspection orders in Arkansas and New Orleans.
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Bo Sedgwick
Allen & Magruder
Thirteenth Street
Ottawa
Canada
Capus Bridge
Babcock
Porter
Little Rock
Grant
Lewisburg
Conway
New Orleans
Ayres
Gen. Rousseau
Arkansas
Mexico News From Veracruz and Mazatlan December Report
Advices from Mexico state broad dates of activity in Vera Cruz with rail and road projects. Reports mention General Carto in Durango and General Qure against Petitions, debates on abolition of death penalty, ore export price, and new Leon becoming a separate state. Steamer Lackawana sails to San Delco. gas works planned at Mazatlan. Durango wagon road progress. gunboat Pylades at San Blas. Cuban revolution discussion cited. various officials and military movements noted.
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Havana
Mexico
Vera Cruz
Carto
Durango
Qure
Congress
Platin
New Leon
United States
Lackawana
San Delco
Mazatlan
Pylades
San Blas
Fire conflagration hits mass lending hall and bank
A morning blaze in East causes a heavy loss estimated at 300 dollars. The fire destroyed premises including the hall building and Central National Bank corner sites. Occupants cited include W. S. Partridge, B. Mansfield and others, with several stores affected.
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de Og
Roeum
Firs Central Nati Bank
Patridge
Cleth
B. Mansfield
Foreign News Dispatches on Alabama Claims and Crete
December reports from Loxpox and Lonpox discuss Reverdy Johnson backing a Nebraska colony, Alabama claim negotiations, and possible delays by Seward. Spain will not discuss Cuba sale. more troops sail. The Tyree-Grecian Imbroglio notes Greek military levies under discussion in Athens. Crete dispute surfaces with Turkish ship movements, and Sarmiento negotiates with Brazil amid regional tension.
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Spain
Maprio
Cuba
United States
Loxpon
Athens
Inet
Loxpox
Crete
Lonpox
Turkey
Napoleon A
Ines
Austria
Vince
Proselpin
The Siege of Jacmel Amid Haitian Siege News
Mayti Havana reports from December 25 that Jacmel remains closely besieged by unknown forces. Early dispatches indicate ongoing resistance and mounting civilian hardship as the siege prolongs.
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Alexander H. Stephens
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Reverdy
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Te Pureran
Atiem
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All Hinds
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Cincinnati
Ohio
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Eeos
CIA
Berry
New York
Ladies’ Furs
Camp Hat and Fat Co
West Third Street
Barnet
X. Locke
Fourth Street
N & CO
Smith
James M. Campbell
Campbell
Cleaveland’s Gentlemen’s Restaurant
Cete
Mayti
Jacmel
Hayti
JAS. Fraas & CO
Miller & Moderllands
Pateat
Wnings
Undertaker
John F. Wiltsee
Ertaker & Funeral Furnisher
West Sixth St
John C. Buerkle
Main Street
Alaska
Hudson Bay
Canada Sable
Lockwood & Nichols
West Pearl Street
Cincinnate
Kirby & Brother
TOY
Franklin Type Foundery
Vine Street
Allison, Smith & Johnson
Prag
Geo. McGregor
Locksmith & Bellhanger
Race Street
Bet
Hubbell, Swasey &Co
Sycamore Street
Boyle, Miller & C
C. Ieces
Yeetman S. Seié
Coe
A. W. Bininger & Co
Beaver Street
B. Xe
Inp
Iaraba
Parvin i Johnson
Iran
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