Significance of Richmond Sentinel Article Stirs Nation
The Richmond Sentinel interpretation divides readers as to its meaning with Seward sending copies abroad. Some view it as a sign of Confederate collapse, others as leaders betting independence and slavery’s fate. The article contends slaves may be armed for freedom, altering the war’s tone and public opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond Sentinel
Seward
Sentinel Ie
Richmond
Jeff. Davis
Obthera
Davis
Bia
Union
Oae
North
Kassie Urges Abolition of Printing Paper Duty
The Des Moines District presses for repeal of the printing paper duty praising persistent efforts by Ma. Kassou. The piece critiques New York dailies led by the Herald for opposing the bill to protect eastern monopolies and safeguard local papers. It argues repeal is vital for both the government and Western publishers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ma. Kassey
Des Moines
Acascely Saema
Sone
New York City
Herald
Kassou
New York
Geological Curiosity Found in Wisconsin Mine
In 1814 miners near Fairplay Wisconsin unearthed a remarkably preserved jaw tooth embedded in a solid mineral mass at about fifty feet depth. The single piece split into two parts, the smaller piece weighing over two pounds, and was sent to the Miners' Express office in Dubuque. It later passed to a German noble and is now in Vienna's Imperial Museum as a curiosity of the Northwestern lead mine region.
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Fairplay
Wis
Miners’ Express
Duboue
L. A. Thomas
Bay
Germany
Imperial Museum
Vienna
Geneva
N.Y
America
Troen, Plante, &c
R. D. Moore
Main Street
Dubuque
Lawn
Moor
Ian C. GC
Cal
Des Motes
Towa
Vwolmes
Treasier
Lowa
John IL. Giver
Dea Motors
Willamson de Ira M.gifford
Cash
Lawmaker Proposes Bill On Electoral Votes from Rebel States
Ma Wilson chair of the Judiciary Committee reports a bill to prohibit counting electoral votes from rebel states including Tennessee and Louisiana. The move signals a major reconvening question and hints at political stakes surrounding Lincoln era tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ma. Wilson
Judiciary Committee
House of Representatives
Tennessee
Louisiana
Lincoln
Subjugation and unity urged as war sacrifice policy
The piece argues that unity and sacrifice are essential to defend the Confederacy against the Yankees. It urges authorities to mobilize all resources, resist surrender, and keep the nation from subjugation, even contemplating alliance with European powers if independence fails. It stresses preserving liberties and warns against yielding to the enemy.
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Apoila
Thia
Louisiana
Britain
France
Spain
Lincoln
Providence Path Through Trial Sparks Nation's Resolve
The speaker urges perseverance and faith in Providence as the path to victory. He argues that failure would doom the nation, but divine guidance and courage from all citizens will create an escape for the people and defeat the enemies who seek harm.
Blair Mission Intercepted By Stanton Advice and Reassessment
A New York Tribune summary notes Mr. Blair and his son Montgomery were blocked from proceeding toward Richmond after President Lincoln declined an official invitation. Secretary Stanton disapproved the mission, and Gen. Grant was informed not to allow Blair to pass. The piece argues for clarifying rebel terms of peace and criticizes Stanton’s decision as a grave mistake.
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New York Tribune
Washington
F. P. Blair
Richmond
Blair
Montgomery
Gen. Grant
Grant
Stanton
Ordination and life paths through Josh Billings style musings
A humorous monologue on foreordination and life choices by a speaker imitating Josh Billings. The narrator recounts childhood, farming attempts, and various ventures, detailing failed ordination attempts and the lure of different trades as he keeps seeking a suitable path. He reflects on friends, advice, and the humor of trying to fit a destined role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skale
Kintry
Banquet Reports Provocative Gossip Of Civil War Era
At a New York National Club banquet last Saturday evening the proceedings include a satirical song by Capt. Blake and remarks by John Van Buren about General Hooker. Debate touched on marriage rumors of Generals Sherman and Hooker, insults, and scandalous play references, reflecting wartime social theater.
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New York
National Club
City
Gens, Sherman and
Thomas
Capt
Blake
Widdies
John van Buren
General Hooker
Mc Connesl
Joe
Doe
Gen. Hooker
Ile
Ayds
Oprilastampaign
Upreasne
Baghtex Sud
Noporta of the Howard Association advertises treatments
An 1864 advertisement details new and reliable cures for nervous and urinary disorders, female irregularities, and sexual health, promoting Cherokee Pills, solitariness remedies, and Dr. Whitter’s free advice from offices in Saint Louis. Clark Whittier MD is also advertised with his address and hours.
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Noporta
Howard Association
Addren
J. SkirHin Houghton
Ninth Street
Palhadelphia
Srenna Torruka
Whitter
St Charles Street
Sixth & Seventh
Efndell Mote
Saint Louis
Clark Whittier
Cheessman
New York
Whittier
Whitther
Whither
South
Clark Street
Chicago
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Dubuque Herald
The
Blair, Peace Mission
Josh Billings
Erferts
Bea
Kennett Meten & Co
Aix
Druggistacs Oe Lwm
Wes
Mathen County Court of Common Pleas
Wm. F. Davidson
Ornayist
Connec
Dr. Inc. 4
Ludlun
Ovuntor
Orlando Byron Ludlum
Hig Non
Caness
Peragn
Davideon
Reevery
Pile
Strickland
Muarrage
Dr. Lacroix
Dt Marten
Albany
Scott
Rowner’s Britters
Lockrow
Etel
Hig
Adiecsa
DR. V
Loterow
Careof PLC
Hox
Dardun
Clerevinan
South America
Josehph T. Invan
Station D. Bible Fonse
Mrr
Mathewn
A. T
Alco
Matituw
James Clarke
ROYAL
J. Clark
Great Britain
Belo
United States
Canada
Job Mosss
Cortlandt
Peis T
Catarreh
Notat Anicolaw
Programmec
Munsell
Edward A Wllson
Williamaburs
Kings Co
d&dwSm
Trunks, Valiscs, &c
H. Frank
Main St
Hana
Gell
Alto
Gent
Calltat
N. B
Ng Atock
Sep
Fim
I. Honack & CO
Yonth Street
Iron Worha
Ndubcque
Iowa
Gopper Zinc
Pipes &C
H. Honack
A. Dekh
J. Esswa
W. F. Coolbaugh & CO
W. FP
Coalbaugh
Vate
Burlington
Bank State Bank of Iowa
Bankers
Coolbaugh
Brooks
Burlington, Iowa
Illino
New York Exchange
Specie, &c
American Expreen Co
Sonvon
Andrew Cummins
Black Star
Liverpool
Royal Bank of Ireland
Grimehaw and Co
Cunard Line
Lam
Cork
Dubnane Tunnel
Anaetha
Charles Meyer
Key City House
O. W. Coadbruunne
Are
Theo
Yorbter
Chadbourne & Forster
ST. Louis
Missourt
Dso M. Broxawice
Jet
Baowantow Ewavoen
Baunawien
M. Brunswick & Bros
Handolphie
Mporters
Ill
Mae B'Ag Adwr
City Brewery
Ignatz Seeger
Locust Street
James
Wlowa
Bakley
Fairbanks
Ww & H Baldwin
Vwestern
Academy —of
Pavenport
Sintery of Charity of the Blessed Virgin
Iobb
Brady & Mar
Cutay Hiewall
Garibaldi
Mary Margaret Mann
Academy Immaculate Conception
Lavenport
Low Adn
Teo
Hin
John B. Ogden
Nassau Street
P.S
Greenleaf
Wastrall & Tinvs
Vane
Aly 90
RF. L. Clark
Main
Eighth Ste
Dr. C
Seton
Dubuque Mutual Fire
Orrice Orm Morrison
Bruce, Duscaus
Yowa Thia
Tta Capital
Clf Booth
R Ronson
Geo D Weod
Jame Bort
Wm G Stewart
N O Aneden
WH Sheffield
Charles I Rogers
C Hl Hoath
Weigel
F Gumisgs
Timothy Mason
FE Rissell
Chas
J. Rogers
A Cooper
Locust and
2Nd Streets
Carriage & Wagon Makers
Ort
P. Grings
Minin St
Tth
Tlas
wypMe
Western Brewery
West Debuque
Tschirgi
Aries
Dubuque Brewery
Plank Road
Dulue
Tamm
Ornamental Iron Works
John Herena Westerm
Ron— Wood & Perot
Fila
Lyofer
Spermens
John Meenan
Blut
Kendal
Mbo
Dixon
Phebians
Bey
Bevchferry
Cincinnati
Ricord
Paris
Casey
Pailif Roland
Broome @t
Broadway
Mercury
DR. Whittier
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