New Cane Seed Rumor Traced to Tahiti Sources in 1860s
A Cincinnati Times extract reviews a dispute over a claimed new cane seed named Titihiti or Otahite linked to Tahiti. It contrasts the well known Chinese Sorgo and African Imphee varieties with the alleged Northern sugar cane, noting import origins, trials, and public interest while warning against misnomers and speculative marketing.
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Wm. Clough
Cincinnati Horticultural Society
Iteccasion
America
Europe
Corey
Indiana
Aly
Tropics
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Cheriah
Africa
China
Bhrough
Mr. Hooker
Illinois
Ohio
Tahiti
Otahite
Wray
Letter from Washington color line politics and emancipation debate
The writer discusses ongoing Civil War politics with emphasis on emancipation, loyalty versus treason among Northern allies, and reactions to enlistment of African American troops. It notes editorials praising Clement Vallandigham, opposition among Southern bloods to emancipation policies, and looming votes on Missouri emancipation aid and naval matters while commenting on military leadership and possible inquiries.
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S.lf
Richmond Examiner
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Clement Vallandigham
Maryland
Enquirer
Jeary
Jaffereon Davis
Hersh Schenck
Trakor
Thie
Plese
Cochin
Weilincin
Gloved Soldiers at Port Royal Featured in Higginson Letter
The Boston Journal publishes Colonel T. W. Higginson's letter on the First South Carolina regiment, praising their discipline, loyalty, and alert sentinels. It notes they are well drilled, faithful, and free from arrests for drunkenness despite accessible liquor, with strong claims of leadership potential in bold expeditions. The phrasing includes some garbled text and unclear conclusions.
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Boston Journal
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South Carolina
Hhee
Bigginson
Cam Ton
Foreign Gossip and Literary Notes
The column comments on a South secession debate and recalls Charles Dickens giving a gratuitous reading from his novel David for the benefit of Paris. It notes an advertisement related to the piece.
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Mr. A. Troll
Charles Dickens
David
Paris
Washington Dispatches on Foreign Ministers Passports Policy
A Washington dispatch from February 11 discusses government stance on passports for foreign ministers and agents. It notes past practice, authorized communications, and debates whether ministers in the United States should be denied travel or entry, with historical references to passports granted in 1861.
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United
United States
Sena
M. Mercier
Richmond
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Eelf - Cpeesort
Republic of Bremen
Napoleon Jeseen
Tne
Gove
Roger
Arkansas
Telegraph to Cincinnati Signals News Pullback
Union Lane dispatches to the Daily Times via telegraph center in Cincinnati report a terse update, noting routine wire service movement and preparatory summaries for forthcoming editions. The item hints at evolving developments but provides no decisive outcome.
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Cincinnati
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Congressional Proceedings and Naval Appropriation Debates
Fragmented report notesPresident entrusted with state functions ministers and committees debating naval affairs and bills. References to reorganizing accounts and clothing loss relief, territorial bills, and postponement of Louisiana election case as House contemplates Naval Appropriations and related legislation.
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Committee of Territories
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Ninth Army Corps Deployment Reported to Fort Naw You
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate movement of the Ninth Army Corps to a fort location in the New Haven area. Details are unreadable, but the record confirms a military unit transfer and stationing event involving the Ninth Army Corps.
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New Haven
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Debate over bills on Winnebago Indians and Union General ranks
Minnesota representative Wilkinson urged a bill for removal of the Winnebago from Minnesota while Massachusetts’ Wilson pressed a measure to raise Major and Brigadier Generals in the volunteer forces and finance rail expansion. Vermont’s Gostamer spoke on bonds notes to Treasury, and Grimes noted objections to Gunento quality amid broader state taxation views following a Supreme Court decision on federal bank taxation.
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Fragmentary Letter on Army Reform and Medical Practice
A friend’s letter discusses reform in the army, criticizing the Allo and urging change. It notes surgeons fear a rotten system, claims legal protections support the status quo, and mentions contempt for certain medical practices and reliance on nature for cures.
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Following the Gid Flag to Freedom near Newbern
A Boston Transcript correspondent writes from near Newbern North Carolina dated 224 ult recounting events tied to President Lincoln and the War that year. The piece details a freedman’s status and mentions a white man and the coastal area during the conflict.
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Boston Transcript
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