War clouds on the Atlantic as England tensions rise
The Dubuque Herald argues the U S faces a potential war with England driven by British provocations and domestic politics. It cites Dixs order to pursue raiders into Canada, predicts severe economic and strategic consequences, and warns against overreacting to border raids while urging cautious, lawful measures.
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United States
Lord Lyon
Legation
Craih
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Senate
Dix
Canada
Aiil
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Lincoln
St. Albana
South
Napoleon
Mexico
Pacific
Aurosa
Great Britain
Distinction in War Debates Draws Limited Attention
Private citizens are affected differently from combatants in wartime, a distinction that has received insufficient focus from all sides. The speech argues against overlooking this difference and urges accountability without apology.
Confederate Vice President Stephens Advocates Independence
The Charlotte Bulletin reports Hon. A. E. L. Stevens, Confederate States Vice President, as a guest at the Mansion House. He argues against reunion with the North, urging independence and state sovereignty as the path to an honorable peace, while acknowledging policy differences but urging unity. Further topics were promised for future notice.
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Charlotte
N. C
A. E L. Stevens
Confederate States
Mansion House
Stephens
Mr. Stephens
Ile
Ireland
Enda
Treasury Report Secrets Spark Wall Street Speculation
A New York Commercial Advertiser correspondent charges the Treasury Report to Congress was kept tightly secret by Secretary Peasenden and aides. Whispers say Wall Street learned leading features yesterday, guiding trading while insiders allegedly safeguarded the document.
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New York Commercial Advertiser
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Treasury
Congress
Peasenden
Gov. Anthony
Associated Press
Wall Street
Treasury Department
Paine Commission Report Sparks War Department Request
Senator Dowell of Kentucky moved to direct the Secretary of War to share with the Senate the proceedings of the military commission examining General Paine in Kentucky. Supporters claim the report contains evidence of heinous cruelties by Paine and some officers, while Paine and his aides allegedly absented from the commission. Republican opponents voted the proposal down.
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Kentucky
Senate
Military Commission
Paine
Powell
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Parsons
Aeggion
Lincoln’s Eloquent Speech At White House
The piece presents an 1860s-era speech attributed to Mr. Lincoln delivered from the White House in Washington. It blends light humor with political note, mentioning General Sherman and wartime context. The text captures rhetoric and audience reaction in a compact record.
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Lincoln
Washington
Cicero
Sherman
Army
Abe
Reports of Mexican Letters of Marque in Frightened Burdeos News
The New York Inquirer correspondent says French firms in Bordeaux and Nantes doubt a report that Juarez plans letters of marque against France and that ships are fitting out in U S ports. No official State Department communication seen in Washington.
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New York
Philadelphia Inquirer
Bordeaux
Nantes
Hanse
Juarez
France
United States
State Department
Campaign Notes From Nashville And Murfreesboro
Correspondent reports the rebel army still surrounding Nashville with Hood’s pursuit uncertain. Predictions suggest three paths: fight at Nashville, move into Kentucky, or retreat. Milroy’s reported rout of a force near Murfreesboro is noted with caution. Chattanooga remains quiet under Brig. Gen. Francis Meagher. Bridgeport and Stevenson remain in Union hands.
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Nashville
Kentucky
Hood
Murfreesboro
Chattanooga
Roosgeau
Milroy
Milroe
Bic
Francis Meagher
Bridgeport
Stevenson
Remarkable Horace Creeley as Apprentice in Vermont Office
A visitor recalls Horace Creeley as the youngest apprentice in a Poultney Vermont printing office. The tall thin youth with white flaxen hair impressed Horace Gresley and others with potential to become a notable figure, later identified as Horace Creeley who would gain prominence in politics and law.
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Horace Gresley
Boston
Torace Greeley
Vermont
Stallery
Horace Creeley
Ugly Leopard Escapes Enclosure In New York Zoo Scene
A female Asiatic leopard escaped its California cage, causing chaos near the rear building. Keeper Hed and director Mr. Frost quickly re cage the animal with boards and tools, moving it to winter quarters where it calmed after roaring and ramming bars.
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California
Hed
Mr. Frost
Isnaes
Shocking Death of a Young Wife
Mrs Amanda Brough aged 24 of 34 Hicks Street died last evening after her clothing caught fire from a kerosene lamp while she wrote a letter to her husband who was away in Taunton May. Neighbors heard her screams and Mr Rankin rescued two nieces and a child as the blaze burned her clothing revealing the tragic details. The fire was extinguished with little damage to the house.
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Amanda Brough
Hicks Street
Mets
Taunton
Mays
Imperial reception for Italian and American dignitaries
The St. Petersburg Court Journal reports on Saturday November 1 a ceremony presenting Count Pulego Charge d Affaires of His Majesty the King of Italy Baron De Ovieur Regino Minister of State Mr. Sibley President of Western Union Telegraph Company and Mr. Collins an American citizen to His Imperial Majesty.
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Ov. 2d
Count Pulego
Italy
Baron de Ovieur
Regino
Sibley
Western Union ,Telegraph,Company
Collins
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