History and origin of the cotton plant and trade
The lecture traces cotton from India and China to Europe, noting India as cradle of manufacture and recounting early export and exchange routes. It discusses ancient muslins and chintzes, early European adoption, and the impact of British rule on Indian cotton cultivation and trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Staents
Farmers’ College
College Hill
Wenle
Ind
China
America
Indias
India
Mosul
Messopotamia
Dacca
Lodia
Amasis
Arrion
Thir
Aduli
Red Sea
Surat
Bengal
Madras
Coromandel
Nabkip
Greece
Italy
Europe
Spain
Shimar
Fergal
Aioe
Thebes
Cotten
Saahed
United States
Prefitatie Ride in Passenger Cars
A Philadelphia North American report describes a ride in a Green Street streetcar where a lady paid seven dollars and ten cents after an encounter with a courteous stranger. The narrative includes garbled dialogue and unclear names, noting the conductor and the loss of details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saya
Philadelphia North
Ameon
Srited
Wellroad
Hantite
Lawlessness of the Rebel Capital and Baltimore Detention
The piece reports on rebel supply sources and lawlessness around Richmond and Frederickburg, with detainees in Baltimore for spying. It covers prices and shortages in Richmond markets, deserters described as moral, and alleged Confederate supply links via Baltimore attracting official scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Baltimore
Richone
North
Pad Eouth
Pao
The Alabama Stay at Jamaica and Beset by British
The account recalls the Alabama’s time at Port Royal Jamaica on January 80, its crew’s disobedience and mutinous discipline. Captured Confederate vessels and exchanges near Kingston are noted, with the Alabama’s crew alleged to have been drinking and a perilous voyage amid European activity. It also briefly mentions Locusta migrations and related natural curiosities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Semmes Burnes
Weseal
Ana
Colthirst
Alabama
Ariel
Kingston
Bates
Ieft
Port Royal
Port Au Prince
Goed Mar
Arabia
Italy
Germany
Morocco
Europe
Tome
Phia Press
Fragmentary Senate Remark From Nesmith About Army Officers
In a fragmented remark Senator Nesmith of Oregon criticizes officers as a burden to the army. He accuses some officers of inefficiency and describes bedazzled, feathered status in Willard's Hotel while soldiers suffer. The remarks reflect wartime fatigue and discontent with leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nesmith
Oregon
Willard
Willard’s
Grentnit Bunnsier Seeks Stay in Providence Visit
During a recent Providence trip General Grentnit Bunnsier faced an ovation and spoke in a ceremonial setting. He declared that government must be sustained and that the rebellion must be put down, signaling firm stance on the crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grentnit Bunnsier
Providence
Rhodefisland
Nonieman's Son Found in Shabby House
A Nonieman's son was discovered in a dilapidated residence. Police cordon the area as investigators examine the scene for evidence and determine how the young man came to be there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nonieman
Fragmentary rousing plea on wool and cotton trade
A damaged passage voices concern about wool versus cotton demand and price. It mentions the poor man versus the rich, debates on value and a call for better fabric supply and advancing trade.
Fragmentary 19th Century Charitable Pledge Oration
A partial excerpt references a charity work and a pledge oration. It mentions Sine and Sheng hove custem and a price related to parenting. The fragment hints at lingering over charitable work and duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ag 'Ted Sheng
Sian
Fragmentary Text From Historical Page
Fragments describe a damaged scene with mentions of rivers, tents, and a likely event involving a road or fort. The readable phrases indicate a setting near a coast or inland location with references to people and possible destruction or evacuation. Further clarity is not available in the legible portions.
North War Efforts Amid Political Debates
Mishmash notices describe political debates on war efforts and enlistment, noting opposition to intervention and references to filling ranks. The text hints at a period of ongoing conflict and public opinion shaping military policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haarquinrens
Diet Poromat
Congressional Debates on Senate Substitute and Currency Bill
The House resumed debate on the Senate's substitute for a bill and discussed the federal court process and removal of Winnebagoes lands. Remarks by Mr Wicklidge and Mr Holmes opposed the measure while Mr Voorhees urged replies. A recess followed as debate continued on the National Currency bill and related sections.
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HOUSE
Jasmington
Senate
Bebrar Corpec
Esickliffe
Kentucky
Wicklidge
Holmes
Ama
Ana
Valisrdigham
Il House
Lecce t.Honse
Ee Benate
Voorhees
Hickman
Judiciary Committee
Cox
Pauettion
New York
Eso
Mir
Debates on New York Cotton Sales and Senate Papers
Fragmentary records show discussions over government cotton sales in New York and requests for documents from General Scott War. King and Chandler engage on credentials and conflicting resolutions, while Trumbull proposes a substitute and Carlie from Virginia enters a pole report amid wartime proceedings.
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Treasgur
New York
King
New
Wilmet
Pennayi
Senate
General Scott War
Jr. Chandler
Michigan
Mn Trumbull
Carlie
Virginia
Ned Leet Otis
Caeier
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Pws
Ams
Licar Law
Aras
Meredith
Gam's
Weet
South Side
Race St
Jas
L. Pou
McClme
West Seventh
domPosen Ib
Wm, Cumming
Peters & Bro
West Fourth At
Postoffice
Oma
Wingarien
Magstock
A. D. Rogers Clark & Rogers
Eons
N. O
I’ W. Rauch
Leo Dos
Wells
2IKE
Seneee Ee
Prc
Ns Unkeedpandite Veeweseedyeeets Srsemt
MOM
sDpax A
Carter
Last Nig
Catan Tveusston
Bilt
Chaplin
William. Kelly
Metropolitan Hall
Pike's Opera House
Rae Champion
Petrany Sd. Ioe
Aeae
Yauth
Ditson's Hall
Goodwin & Wilder
Prp
Knowlton
West Fourth St
Bet
Ard
George
Wienewes
J. A. Fay & CO
John and
Balmoral Goods
D. McKenzie & CO
Haldy
Woz
Barwa
Silitary
Boots& Shoes, Oot Seeckers Maha
George Graham, Esq
Sence
Aed
Rocka
Maryland
Ald
Fredericksburg
Jamaica
Alisoritaes
Est
Oinginmati
Tim
TEE Union Lier
Congressional
Congress
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