Advise on Debt and Currency From a 1863 Dubuque Editorial
In a Dubuque Herald column from December 8 1863 the writer urges readers to get out of debt and secure notes for any due payments amid a fragile currency and war economy. He warns that paper money may collapse and suggests selling land if needed to discharge obligations. The piece cites The New York Times and The Zines as supportive voices.
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Europe
New York Times
Prorosky
Washingroy
Washington
Albany
New York
Pennsylvania
Penn
Relmibold
Tuka
Ohio
Grover & Baker
Grover & Bakers
J. M. Singer & CO
Shermin Mouse
A.B. Howar
S. M.O
4Th Lake Street
Colcago
United States
Carly Joe Moses
Cortin
N. B
Mul
Juntermaan & Jaas
Allen & Hostord Bot Maer
Virginia Campaigna and the stalled army of the Potomac
The piece argues the Virginia campaign is nearly over for the season with no federal victories in Virginia. It notes a large Confederate prisoner tally in a Rapidan skirmish and calls the Army of the Potomac an occupation force defending Washington. The author criticizes policymakers and warned against further political and fiscal chaos.
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Virginia
Grant
Tennessee
Bull
Richmond
Morgan escape raided as most brilliant of his career
The Philadelphia Inquirer notes Morgan, after a 150 mile flight through a sewer and past guards, escaped from the Ohio State penitentiary. The piece suggests he may head to Halifax then Wilmington via the Nassau line as a next move. Morgan’s guerrilla career is described as brilliant despite a long pursuit.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Republican
Morgan
Ohio
State
Sciota
Halifax
Wilmington
North Carolina
Nassau
Beings of the Hive Attack in Early 1820 Province Incident
A Berlin merchant and his wife endured a violent bee swarm attack while traveling near Schmogelsdorf in 1820. Beekeepers and witnesses describe horses staggering from stings, a coachman injured, and Madame Malert escaping face down into a field. Experts debate whether queen bee death provoked the assault and cite 2000 hives in Schmogelsderf for heightened risk.
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Heos
Huber
Bevan
Urusysia
Berliner
Asiduny
M. Balert
Berlin
Wittenberg
Kroppstadt
Schmogelsdorf
Hhe
Conchman
Madame Balert
Malert
M.utert
Madame Mutert
Mo Julere
MM. Kulert
Schmogelsderfy
Parson Browstow Fleeing Knoxville Sparks Civil War Satire
A Buffalo Courier note mocks Parson Browstow who fled Knoxville as Confederate forces advanced. The piece praises Burnside, cites Browstow’s intended return to Cincinnati, and jokes about future lectures and earnings while criticizing his loyalty amidst East Tennessee turmoil.
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Parson Browstow
Parson Brownlow
Knoxville
Columbia
Longstreet
Parson
Cincinnati
Loudon
Burnside
Ife
East Tennessee
Chattanooga
Iris
Leatones
Mast
Tennessee
Brownlow
Buffalo Courier
Lookout Mountain Skirmish Above the Clouds Compared to Napoleons Alps
Quartermaster General Meigs notes Hookers forces fighting up Lookout Mountain largely above the clouds, where musketry could be heard but not seen. He compares the scene to Napoleon’s Col de Tarvis battle in March 1797, where artillery thundered in storms and cavalry charged in icy conditions.
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Hooker
Meigs
Chattanooga
Lookout Mountain
Napoleon
Carnie Alps
Col de ‘Tarvis
Mansion Presented to Bishop Simpson on Thanksgiving Day
A fully furnished double mansion with side parlors, six light chandeliers, central vestibule, extensive back buildings, fine library and reception rooms, warmed by improved patent heaters, and richly outfitted throughout was presented to Bishop Simpson of the Methodist Church in Philadelphia on Thanksgiving Day.
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Fatexas Wort
Bishop Simpson
Methodist Church
Philadelphia
Dr George W Underwood Held On Abortion Charge In Hillsdale
Dr George W Underwood a Hillsdale druggist is held in $1500 to appear in Circuit Court to answer abortion charges. An alleged seduction count failed due to the statute of limitations. the offense occurred more than two years ago. The girl named Mary Miller, formerly a servant in the doctor’s household, is the complainant.
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George W. Underwood
Hillsdale
Mary Miller
Jonesvitte
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