Kentucky Demokrat Speaks on Tariff and States Rights
Petroleumn Y Nasby writes from Roane Kentucky in 1883, defending Democratic principles. He rails against New England immigrants aiding Republican ticket, mocks northern moralizing, and urges unity to back tariff opposition and states rights. He asserts South loyalty, Constitution over platforms, and dedication to political spoils when elected.
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Joe Bigler
New England
Wieh
Bascom’s
Peple
Kney
Aluz
Kernel McPelter
Deekin Pi
Niger
Ashoor
Nomin
Perrocerm
The Past of Democracy in Civil War Histories
A political column argues the Republican coalition with Union Democrats saved the Union, displacing Democratic loyalty to the Confederacy. It traces 1861–1865 coalitions, notes Northern Democrats aided Lincoln, and condemns Copperhead and antiwar factions while praising Union unity. It cites papers like the Macon Messenger and Detroit Post and Tribune on Southern shifts toward Democratic tolerance of Black voters and policy debates.
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Virginia
South
Party of Emancipation
Pas Ionanaia Pee Ie Arias
Macon
Democratic
Macon Messenger
Messenger
Georgia
North Carolina
Maryland
Delaware
Détroit Post and Tribune
Farm and Fireside and Household Tips Collage
A compact collage of domestic notes and tips from various publications. Advice ranges from farming methods and fruit moth control to stain removal, cooking sauces, egg freshness tests, and child dressmaking. Includes practical recipes and household pest-plant guidance with examples from Prairie Farmer New York Times Boston Post and Chicago Journal.
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N. Y
Chicago Journal
The Secret of Success in Farming Reveals True Wealth
The essay argues that agricultural success extends beyond money, stressing health, morals, and community. It champions rural life, noting country vitality, character formation, and long term gains from patient farming. Charles F. Kirk urges young farmers to invest modest capital, develop skills, and seek public good over urban wealth.
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Charles F. Kirk
Great Marriage Scheme Spoiled by Inmates at Erie Alms
The Erie County Grand Jury urged joint quarters for married paupers in the almshouse, but the Poor Directors halted alterations after uncovering a hundred unmarried inmates planning to marry under Pennsylvania law by simple declamation before witnesses. Ages ranged from eighteen to eighty.
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Erie County
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Times
Welcome to this shore of endless summer and light
Religious verse extols a heavenly country where broken hearts are knit again and weary souls find peace. It envisions a land of perpetual summer, flowers unwithering, joyous friendship, and a Lamb guiding chosen people. The poem imagines a life in streets of gold with God’s voice restored, free from sorrow.
Discipline of Sorrow and Faith in Tough Times
A Chicago interior essay reflects on suffering as a discipline guiding believers toward God. It cites biblical figures from Job to David and the prodigal son, arguing affliction fosters humility, prayer, and steadfast faith, and notes sorrow strengthens virtue in both poor and rich. The piece ends with a Edwards village vignette about two Scotch-descended families, Ford and Black, known for frugal piety.
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Jacob
Veige
David
Chicago
Ford
Black
Edwards
A Family's Turn Toward Faith Ends Bitter Rifts
A Sabbath strict upbringing drives siblings toward rebellion then reform as Mr Ford and Mr Black confront harsh consequences. Ford softens the home by choosing mercy and hospitality, inviting neighborhood youths to meals and easing the religious climate. The narrative traces how their reform reshapes the family.
Ways to seek grace in daily life and duty
A collection of quotes urging gratitude, restraint from evil, and practical charity. It emphasizes prayer through virtue, the value of small mercies over sensational display, and the duty of the steward to aid the needy as the Master did. Notable voices cited include Byron Coleridge and Rev. C P Gifford.
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Lessing
Byron
A. A. Willits
Coleridge
Lazarus
Dives
God
C. P. Gifford
Gambler Refunded After Lawyer Confronts Them
A young lawyer recounts recovering 360 dollars from a gambler in Barclay street after his client, who had lost 1,145 in a gambling house, surfaced drunk. The gambler admitted winning 360 and paid 600 in cash to settle. The client later went West, investing the recovered funds in oil and losing it all.
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Regul
Pittsburgh
N. S. Tribune
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