Prominent Civil War era letter misread as Pierce defense
Palmer era dispatch quotes alleged 1800 era letter praising Franklin Pierce and criticizing abolitionism. It discusses political alignments in New England and tensions between Northern Democrats and Southern factions, urging abolitionism repeal and warning of potential conflict at home. Franklin Pierce is addressed as a key figure and Jef Davis is named in the correspondence.
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Jef Davis
Pierce
Garcisonigm
Franklin Pierce
United States
Shepley
New England
Ac Sman
Col
Seymour
Washington
Nie
Congress
South
Mason
N. DL
Connnecticut
Franklin Prince
Washington, D.C
Oswego Cuzette
Bullato Post
Fultonville
James
New Orleans
James Hax
Hia
Galveston News
Texas
Janes
Jamies
Sun beam disaster takes Times editor Warren Isham
The Chicago Times reports editor Warren P Isham is lost in the Sun beam wreck on Lake Superior. Isham served seven years in journalism and held roles as city editor dramatic critic war correspondent and editorial writer. He once faced penitentiary time for letters at Memphis critiquing Gen Grout.
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Chicago Times
Warren P. Isham
Sunbeam
Lake Superior
West
Diedrich Knickerbocker
New York
Washington Irving
Times
Alton
Memphis
Grout
Editorial Recounts Dubuque Sheriff Nomination Turmoil
The Cincinnati paper reprints an editorial alleging a heated nomination fight between Mahoney and Fortune factions at a Dubuque convention. It claims violent incidents occurred though the Dubuque Times report and local editor deny the events and criticize the Union party organ for falsehoods.
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Chicago Tribune
Mahoney
Dubuque
Apostle of Peace
Valandigham
Union Party
Iowa
Democratic Party
South
Political echoes and tax talk in Civil War era notices
The passage cites advertisements for newly married couples and notes papers shifting political alignments. It references Secretary Staunton's views on conscription and critiques tax policy linked to Abraham Lincoln's administration, noting federal generosity toward African Americans while emphasizing white taxpayer burdens.
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Staunton
Chase
Stanton
Abraham Lincoln
Oskaloost
Washington
North
Peculiar War Era Tales and Conscription Rumors
Reports from New York to Washington recount a pet bear incident in New Hudson and a pension dispute over a son’s illegitimacy. Dispatches note a Vanderbilts steamship in Rio, false sinking rumors with Georgia, and Gen. Butler on Union reconstruction. Conscription yields high losses, Pennsylvania debt cuts, and press censorship. Rebels raid Baton Rouge, With Adams and Grand Gulf fortified, Franklin’s expedition links to Artemus Ward in New York. A Washington woman’s three drafted sons end with her death after coercive choices.
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Vanderbilt
Rio
Georgia
Butler
Lalo
Curtin Hag
Pennsylvania
Sully Defeats Sioux in Major Battle
Dispatches report Gen. Sully won a severe battle with the Sioux around Sept. 3, about 200 miles from the telegraph point. The Indians were routed, with many killed or captured, lodges and ponies seized, and 200,900 pounds of dried meat burned. Lt. Col. Baterrue notes heavy losses and praise for Sully.
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Baterurre
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Jievette
Two Buffaloes Roast Day in Appanoose County Meeting
The Appanoon Chieftain reports Sept 17 as a pivotal prowl day with large crowds in Southern Iowa. Fires, roasted meat, and a Bloomfield band energized a Republican Democrat gathering. Harvey Dunlavey spoke two hours on conservative themes amid brisk rain and a turnout larger than any county event.
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Appanoose
Bloomfield
Iowa
Harvey Dunlavey
Tuttle
Failure of the Texas Expedition Returns Without Success
The 19th Army Corps under Maj. Gen. Franklin returned to base after failed operations at Sabine City on the Sabine River. Despite large preparations and 25,000 troops, accidents and possible Texas opposition forced abandonment. Rumors say Magruder opposed landing and four U.S. transports were sunk. The Texan expedition appears folded for now.
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Werrzen
Loch Ansty
Straaen Belvidere
Mississivet Riven
Sept. EL
19Th Army Corps
Franklin
New Orleans
Sabine City
Sabine River
Louisiana
Texas
Galveston
Houston
Beaumont
Mississippi
Chicago Tinns
Sabine Pass
Magruder
U.S
Tom
Laurel Hill
Suffolk
Clifton
Sachem
Arizona
Granite City
Simple remedy helps advertiser recover from lung disease
The advertiser reports a rapid recovery from a long severe lung affliction after using a straightforward remedy. He states the broad disease consumption driven by the remedy’s success and expresses a desire to share the method with fellow sufferers.
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Edward A. Witlbon
William Burgh
Kingy County
New York
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