Remembering the Civil War Echoes and a Patriot's Death
A fragmented reminiscence essay recalls Civil War era bravado and anti-Union sentiment, including stinging remarks about Yankees, brutal street violence, and a chaotic night ending with the author being assaulted and tossed into a gutter. The letter from Youths Cabinet notes a Graham dinner featuring Gerrit Smith, agricultural reform, and public figures praising the Graham system.
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Goss
Barclay Street
D&c
New York and Erie Rail Road progress reported
A New York and Erie Rail Road update notes rapid progress on grading from the Hudson River to Goshen with a pier at Piermont, and confirms contracts westward to Lake Erie. Fleazer Lord resumes leadership as president, and officials predict swift completion. The piece argues the road’s importance to New York and the city, citing wheat surplus and canal closure as economic incentives for early operation.
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New-York & Erif
Friends of the Road
Hudson River
Tappan
Piermont
Goshen
Orange County
Hinghamton
Lake Erie
Fleazer Lord
Michigan
England
Baltic
N. Yo
Erie
Liverpool
Fruit and Shade Trees and Postage Reform Urged
Items discuss fruit and ornamental trees offered by Buff alo Gardens and others, urging farms and mechanics to plant shade and fruit trees. Also argues for reduced letter postage in the United States, citing Britain and petitions to Congress. Includes note on writing academy opening in Fredonia and Vermont legislature adjournment with bank charters. Discusses Mississippi politics and Massachusetts governor election prospects.
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Buffsto Gardens
Great Britain
Maine
Louisiana
United States
Peorte
Post Office Department
United States Treasury
Congress
Albany Evening Journal
Senate
Gale and Storm Raises Buffalo Harbor Flood Levels
A late week storm caused Buffalo harbor waters to rise dramatically and flood streets, damaging awnings, chimneys, and pavements. The Gazette notes widespread disruption and unsafe conditions across the area.
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Sionday
Buffalo
Theo
New- York
Fire destroys lace stone flouring mill in Rochester
Fire swept the lace stone flouring mill of Elina and Edwin in Rochester destroying all machinery. Loss estimated at 20,000 with insured portion about 10,000. The incident occurred on the morning of the 23 inst. Local notes describe ensuing financial and railroad discussions and various market reports from Syracuse and Utica.
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Frantre
Franklin
Buel
Poughkeepsie
Dutchess County
Kingston
Ulster
Albany
Albany Argus
Jefferson
Argus
Argus Establishment
Judge Buel
Judge Bucl
Board of Agriculture
State Agricultural Society
Rochester
Elina and
Edwin
Messrs. A
St. Louis
Syracuse and
Utica
Loco Foca
Toco Foco
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Eniz
General Washington
Ford
Val
Editora
Cenamast
Bidstar
Slick
Weathersfield
Wal
Jack Downing
Gerrit Smith
Graham
Zion’s Watchman
Aneer
Freemam Amd
Jostan Tar- Manas
Springer & Wilcox
Fredonia
Silver Creek
Fermont
Legislature of
Vermont
Dansville
Montpelier
Rutland
Poultney
Fletcherville
Windsor County
Burlington Prep Press
Mississippi
Albany” Journal of the Cath Ult
Franklin, Jefferson
Hinds
Banvaian
Coneres
Massachusetts
Bay State
Morton
Treasury
Centleman
Zanesville
Cinematis Republican
Ithesth
Ult
Ohio
Cleaveland Gazette
Battilo
New-York
Luther Babcock
Syracuse
Washington
Morrisburgh
Marey
Aboutakecp
Veiarks Eagle
Tennessee
Texas
Memphis
Republic
Sabin
Freud
New York Whig
J. R
New York
Philadelphia
Genesee Parmer
Caldvator
Willie Gaylord
Luther"Tucker
Jesce Buel
Cultivater
Ath Ny
Proprietate
Tee
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