Lincoln and Hancall defend new alien and sedition laws
The article contrasts the 1798 alien and sedition laws with a 1860s presidential order and Gen Hancall’s court martial threat. It notes the harsher penalty structure, the lack of jury trial, and the political rhetoric around liberty versus government power. The piece argues readers should see the parallels to Adams era measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Lincoln
Hancall
Ting
Tony
John Adams
Ascdilion
Lado
United States
House of Congress
Adaimy
Hascall
Rovder
Do the People Think in This War of Surveillance
The column laments public apathy and rising detective police practices. It condemns Baltimore and other cities for citywide surveillance and social control, noting intrusive espionage and the erosion of liberty during wartime, while urging readers to read, reflect, and respond to the era’s challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New Jersey
Detective Police
Baltimore
Tata
War's toll on Missouri mothers and children urged on readers
A historical appeal condemns the traumas of war in Missouri, describing starving children and tortured mothers. The piece questions readers about future suffering if violent regimes persist, urging Americans to confront the cost and oppose despotic powers.
The Difference in Marching Tenth Maine Regiment Visit
Horton Court May 2. The Tenth Maine Regiment passed through the city on its way home. Veterans, once praised with banners and cheers, now march war worn and reduced by battle and disease, lacking public recognition and adequate inducements to continue serving. Citizens and authorities face questions about honoring their sacrifices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Renin
Horton Cour
Negro Equality in Brooklyn Clergy Scene Cited
From the Canesian report a Brooklyn church scene during a candidate’s ordination shows a black moderator asking the candidate questions and a negro preacher mingling with white clergy, including Dr. Storrs Robixon and Rev. Theodore Caiyler, amid the laying on of hands.
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Me. Robinson
Brooklyn
Dana
Kiev
Storrs
Robixon
Theodore Caiyler
Two Bachelor Brothers Try Reform After Camp Meeting
An old tale narrates two bachelor brothers living loosely and causing neighbors discomfort. After a tent revival, they attempt reform and agree to reveal each other’s faults to mend them. A mock confession leads to a fistfight as they quarrel over who begins and the aim collapses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naronn
Tom
Brother Tom
Brother Joe
Brother ‘Tom
Radway
Illiterate contractor’s wife attempts large diamonds sale
In New York a red faced woman with costly finery entered the city’s largest jewelry store seeking diamonds worth 3500 dollars. She claimed her husband would pay, filled in an address with a cross, then tossed the slip and departed, revealing herself as a contractor’s wife a moment later.
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New York
D&c
Ahs
Miamonds
Atolition Misread Sparks Classic Irony in Childs Exclaimed Tale
A five year old and her four year old sister misread an illustrated volume and cried out about Atolition while pointing to fiction of killing figures. The quip highlights innocence and later recognition that abolitionists hire fighting men to kill makes the joke.
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Genevieve
Sinnocenst
Abolitioniata
Freeman
The New York Tribe on Eleventh Cope at Chancellorville
The New York Tribe condemns the Eleventh German Cope at Chancellorville and urges swift justice. It calls for decimation of regiments that broke and dissolution if necessary to punish the failure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chancellorville
Loyal Lenagners Name Butler Candidate for Persiddency
Fragmentary note names Butler as candidate of the Loyal Lenagners for the next presidency but gives no clear indication of the constitution or administration sought. Worn references hint at Washington association and improvements by B F, unclear in scope.
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Fen
Butler
Lenagners
Washington
Presa
James
New Orleans
Montel Tarop
New Orlens
Medical Fundy
Vanity Fair pondered Bunyan as Pilgrim's Progress author
A Vanity Fair line questions why John Bunyan would author the Pilgrim's Progress as other unions hinder a pilgrim, while notes that Springfield armory shipped fifteen thousand muskets to New York for eventual shipment to California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanity Fair
John Bunyan
Springfield Armory
New York
California
Neutral rights clash over Labuan seizure in 1862 dispute
A lengthy correspondence between Lord Russell and Mr Adams, from 1863, examines British neutrality, the Foreign Enlistment Act, and the Labuan seizure. Russell argues Britain can only block belligerent acts by its merchants if the blockade is real, while Adams insists on neutral duties and U.S. vigilance. The exchange highlights tensions in Britain’s stance and American expectations amid the Civil War.
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New York Express
United States
Mr. Adams
Earl Rossel
Labuan
Matamoros
Labaan
Porrign Oolice
Earl Russell
Adams
Fenwign
Law of Nations
Her
Great Britain
Confederate States
Uited
MHS
Russell
Ter Majesty
Maijesty
Crarnies F. Anaus
Karl Russell
Nael Russel
Forrix Orrion
New York
Her Majesty
U. States
Jeaty
Philios
Russel
Curt
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Marchington
Hattie
Specisa
Elmort
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Holloway
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South
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Troback
Coon
General Avent
Chicago
Alten & Hosford
Willema & Potter
PC. Seni
C.S. Keller
Junkermann & Husdaw
John M. Dagnala
Fulton Arrest
N.Y
Edward A. Wilson
Williamsburgh
Kings County
I Tennewell
Munnewell
Allen & Tolford
Dubuque
Meep & Co
Agen
Hunnewely
Rorton, Mascachwcotta
Lwa
Dwa
Thomson
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Kentlamen
Thomsos
Clark
Patna
Drogelas
Ofice
Malden Lane
Saponifier
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Pennsylvania Jalt Manufacturing Company
Triademark
Huyers
Aronox Taroina
Eng
Philadelphia
William Bakewell
Litteburg
Chitago
Cloth and
GHAS
Bearwblee & Bros
Bake Street
Inrots
Onicaco
Cassimeres
Westing’s
Carey
Clay
Scott
South Water Sbt
Grorag
Dan. G. Dent
Wr. M. Toner
Mos
United States Circuit Court
Western District of Pennsylvania
Pynnesylvania Sale Manufacturing
Thos. G. Chase
Pennsylvania
Salt Manufacturing Co
Walner Street
Tite St
Duquesne, Way
Pittsburg
Manhattan
Spruceh Sr, New York
Manhattan Printing Ink
Daily Evening Traveller
Boston
Traveller
Wi. Moore
Intell
W. Moore
Orrice Durvaur
DBA Mahony & CO
Dibuque Merald
Denveur HxRoup
D. A. Majiony & Coo
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Barnum
Lewis & Redfield
Wat Law
Park Row
New York City
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Amasa A. Redfield
D & Mahony
Dubuque Herald
Pettengill & Co
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Andrew W Stout
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Baker & Goodwin
Bornea Street
Alfred Edwards
Pacific Mutual Tes. Co
Raymond & Co
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Cincinnati Distilery
A.n .Pike
Awly
P.O. Box
Fairbanks
Apt
Fairbanks, Greenleaf & CO
Lake Street
Checago
J. 2. Farry & Co
Wast- Pralt & Pst
Hart, Asten & CO
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Tls
Baga Inmle
Princed
John €. Partridge
Lear
Dearborn Street
C. Partrilze
Chicaco, Stauth, Paluwr & Co
Illinois
Pets
William Clarke
Clarke& Water
South Water St
NEW Hat and Cap House
I. & R. B. Whittemore & CO
Lake St
Wabash Avenue
W. F Coolbaugh & CO
W. F. Coolbaugh
Barlington ‘ Bank
State Bank of
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Illinoes
CoMnney
Aineciay Lex Proce
Jove
Lowa
Keene
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Lock Hospital
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New Orleans Crescent
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Jiumen
Galveston News
Texas
Baton Rouge
de. James
Randolph St
State
Dearborn
Rotary Anger
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Ase Tem
DR. Radway
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Billious
Salmon Skinner
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Raynar
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