Comte de Paris' Civil War Memoir Recalled in Washington Visit
A review recalls Comte de Paris and his Civil War memoirs, detailing his close ties with McClellan, Yorktown, and Gaines Mill. It highlights his frontline service as aide de camp, observations of balloon reconnaissance, and the heavy losses at Gaines Mill as Jackson's flank attack reshaped the battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comte de Paris
Louis Philippe d’Orleans
Europe
America
Washington
Bull Run
Scott
McClellan
Potomac
Fairfax
Yorktown
Williamsburg
Peninsula
Chickahominy
Gaines’ Mill
Princes of McClellan
de Joinville
Duke de Chartres
Franklin
Slocusm
Longstreet
Whiting
Porter
Jackson
Confederate Camp Overwhelmed as Texans Break Line
In Gaines Mill defense, four Texan regiments advanced under heavy shellfire to the Confederate position. They surged forward despite losses, driving artillery crews from their guns and leaving corpses on the field. The narrative notes Porter's field, royal observers, and Gen. Porter recounting in Gaines Mill history. George L. Kilmer credits the foreign ally prince for diligent, candid war reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longstreet
Whiting
New Cold Harbor
Jackson
Stonewall
Hiood
Flood
Porter
Robert E. Lee
Virginia
Grant
Gaines’ Mill
France
Bourbon
Union
America
Lincoln
Republic
George L. Kilmer
A Corean Superstition and a Bird's Call
A Montreal Star note describes Corean legends of a courtly lady who loved a palace official named Kim. Her love led to death, her spirit becoming an oriole whose plaintive song expresses longing to see Kim. The tale reflects enduring sorrow among Corean women and children when hearing the bird.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kim
Montreal Star
Attar of Roses Worth a Price From India to California
The New York Sun reports on attar of roses, detailing why 50,000 roses yield one ounce of perfume. A California druggist notes supply gaps and the distillation process in India, with roses cultivated in northern fields and harvested by women and children before midday each day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
California
Samona
New York Sun
Honeymoon in Washington Ends With Presidential Carriage Mix
A Chicago couple on a wedding tour to Washington seeks a swell ride, but the groom meets a driver who says the president himself hires the carriage. The next day he learns the president returned from a hunting trip. The tale, plucked from the Chicago Herald, captures a humorous clash of ambition and reality. The second item explains how U S mint dies are destroyed at forge and sledge under treasury rules, detailing the process from mint to forging and the officials overseeing it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Arlington
United States Mint
Philadelphia
Treasury Department
San Francisco
Troy
Pocketed glove causes a right hand question
A New York Sun item describes a glove with a tiny palm pocket for nickels and dimes. The contrivance aims to prove most women are right handed and could become a fashion rage, though fit and symmetry concerns may hinder adoption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
Open Winter Boosts Railroad Profits Amid Hidden Wrecks
An open dry winter saves railroads millions while daily broken rails and wrecks occur in cold spells. Accidents go unnoticed by the public unless lives are lost, though railroad officials settle the costs. Ten thousand dollars of property damage happens often without major traffic disruption, and spring thaws after severe winters bring the next big losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Gloabe-Democrat
Judge’s galling ruling sparks sharp library remark
A young advocate, after an hour of arguing, exclaimed to the judge that if the decision is law he will burn every book in his library. The quip, attributed to him and noted by the San Francisco Argonaut, underscores the heated moment in court.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Denton Journal
Howard Melvin, Eorror
the Comte DE Paris
M’clellan
United States
Fitz John Porter
Gaines’ Min
Attar OF Roses
Huron &T. Sheboygan, Wis
Light Street Wharf
Baltimore, Mnd
John T. Harris
Mr. Harris
Bakersfield
Cal
J ‘Anne
St. Jacobs
JAS. Bethal
Drvanists
Charles A. Vogeler
Baltimore, M
Kent County
Mutual Insurance
Dover, del
Pire
John H. Hoffecker
Wm. T. 'T'schudy
George
Money
Vias DB
Trouston
Wm. Denney
See
Trens
Delaware City
Newark
Townsend
Linorna
Dover
Camden
Frederica
Felton
Farmington
Milford
Milton
Bridgeville
Laurel
Seaford
Georgetown
Lewes
Manynano
Greensborough
Preston
Salisbury
Berlin
Pocomoke City
J. V. Manlove
Greensboro
J.B. Fletcher
Maryland
Baltimore
Third Haven
Oxford
Double Mills
Easton
Pier 4
Light Street
Howard BR. Ensign
Prest
Light St
M. Fins
Denton
Tuckahoe Flour Mills
Tuckahoe Neck
John W. Knotts
Kinnamon & Shields
Dunnock Offers
W. E. Dunnock
Delaware and
Chesapeake
Qarem
Nonti.wouds Mail
Pas
A.M. P.M. YM
Trappe
Chapel
Cordova
Queen Anne
Ridgely
Goldsboro
Henderson
Marydel
Slaughters
Hartley
Kenton
Clayton
Pas. P.M
A.M
Delaion
PLW.& Brler
H. F. Kenney
E. Puau
I. N. Milets
Vyeom. Divis
George C. Stevens
Balto
South Bend
Superior
Denton, Mo
Caroline
Wota
Ase Somcitcu
Richard Willis
Cambridge, Md
Jefferson Davis
Mrs
Belford Company
East 18Th St
New York
James Park
J.T. Comegys & CO
Old Stadd
J. T. Comegys & Co
Baltimore Coal Tar and Manufacturing Companys
Maxupfacturers
W. Campen Street
Baltimore, MD
M. J. Young
Bolton Bros
Machinery and Oils
Albany Greese, &c
E. Pratt ST
Dan Orrick
Cc. A. Snow & CO
D. C
Ridgely Hotel
Mesuane
Ridgely, Mangraxn
J. H. Coulbourn
Das
North Front Street
Penna
William T. Kelley
Butauw St
THE
Denton Ridgely
Western Union
Edward A. Hartman
Nathan Dunbracco
Baltimore St
Howard
J. H. C. Legg
St. Paul Street
Swald W. Tilghman
Eoston
JP Prederick Roward
Near American Corner
Willie
George & Redden
Eastern Shore House
Baltimore City
J. 5. Johnson & CO
South St
C. Bayx
Francis Kelly & CO
Market St
Wilmington
DEL
Expres
Tonsorial
Richard Nichols
Parton
T. Wirt
Front Street
J. N. van Gesel
E N. B
H. L. Meredith
WM. T. Tuff
Preston, Md
Caroline County
Upper Dorchester
Flaharty
Henry Irwin
TW. Fisher&Co
S. Charles St
Rbaltimore
Hurst, Purnell & Co
W. K. Carson & Co
Fisher, Caulk & Co
Manufacturer
S National Bank
J W. Kerr
George W. Raughley
Epps
Druggis, Hiscox &Co
N. 1
Hye
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!