Nasby loses postmaster job in Confederate Roads
The Nasby satire recounts his resignation as postmaster at Confederate Roads Kentucky after abolitionists appoint a Black successor, a hostile procession, and a property dispute over office assets. Bascom and Pollock seize stamps, paper, and furniture, leaving Nasby blackened by public scorn and forced to flee to Washington. He vows to seek work with A Johnson or a labor group while lamenting the turbulent political move.
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C. Gin
Confedrate Roads
Kentucky
Washington
Secessionville
Bascom
I. Bascom
Bigler
Deezer Lubby
Deezer
Imitashen
Borie
Uva Deperty
Isakel Gravitt
Pollock
Egypt
Dark Sea
Afric
Addishen
Alluvem
Joe Bigler
Geo
W. Bascon
Elkanah Pogram
Hugh McPelter
Seth Pennibacker
Stireties
Phedereseoy
A. Johnson
General Randall
Johnson
Petroleum
V. Nasby
Great Men Under the Pump in Public Discourse
A historical note on how public figures are showcased through press interviews and speeches, mocking the modern need to “pump” leaders for views. It cites Johnson, Colfax, Wade, Johnson, Mudd, and others, stating how newspapers propel thoughts of great men while speakers endure the exposure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wes
Johnson
Mack
Washington
Colfax
Wade
Reverd Johnson
Dr. Mudd
Spanish Bishop Extradition Bid Over Swindle Case
The Spanish government plans to seek extradition from France for a foreign bishop accused of widespread swindling in Spain. After gathering large charitable contributions in the peninsula, the bishop allegedly swindled a Logroño hotel landlady by marrying her daughter’s suitor, who posed as his nephew, then blessing the union and selling her property to vanish with the funds. The pair are said to be in Paris as detectives pursue them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Logrono
Paris
Man Held After Attempted Outrage Near Benwood WV
A man named Herrit attempted an outrage upon an eleven year old girl a mile below Benwood West Virginia on Monday evening. Alarm by two younger companions led to his arrest and he was jailed at Moundsville after a strong mob spirit formed to lynch him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrit
Benwood
West Virginia
Moundsville
Genuine Letters from 1869 Washington Letter Front
The fragment shows a dated letter to the President from Ale Orte expressing personal distress over severance of land and public duties. It conveys respect and devotion, noting confidence in the Administration and offering warm wishes for the President and family. The text reflects formal 19th century language and a loyal tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Suke
Edredj
President's letter accepting Borie's resignation as Navy Secretary
The President writes to Hon A E Borie at the Executive Mansion Washington June 25 1869 accepting with regret Bories resignation as Secretary of the Navy and wishing him retirement restored to health.
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Borie
Washington
1. C
A. E. Borie
Secretary of the Navy
Rosecrans is Nominated for Ohio Governor by Democrats
The Chicago Tribune responds to Rosecrans being nominated by the Ohio Democratic Party, accusing the faction of reversing war principles for political gain. It argues Rosecrans shifted from Radical to Democrat after wartime actions and reconstruction stances, citing past opposition to abolition and subsequent support for reconciliation with Confederates. The piece laments the party’s record from 1861 to 1865 and mocks its attempts to align with Republican successes while denouncing its reconstruction stance.
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General Rosecrans
Ohio
Havin
Andrew Johnson
Johnson
Robert E. Lee
Pomeroy
Ohio Democracy
Rosecrans
Vallandighams
Anl
Democratic Party
Chicago Tribune
Tragic Accident In Ohio Sheds Light On Gun Safety
Misses Anna and Jane McFadden of Pleasant Lawnship near Ripley Ohio attempted to arrange the house when a loaded gun, unused for months, discharged during a playful moment. The shot struck Anna, who died within twenty minutes after the fatal misfire. The father Bernard McFadden, nearby, carried her to the room and learned she had died.
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Anna
Jane
Henry McFadden
Pleasant Lawnship
Ripley
Ohio
Deflated claims end as fraud busts headlined by Bisdon hoax
The article states Bisdon as the sole Powell expedition survivor is a hoax and the party is reportedly continuing research. It notes expected army spending drop of about twenty six million in the next fiscal year. It mentions a libel suit over Crisis costing the plaintiff and details John T. Alexander’s large farm assets. It also recounts a Postmaster General telegram about H Roy Meyers the carpet bagger with the blunt reply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bisdon
Powell
Far West
Honest Democrats Voice on Party Principles
The Citizen editor Robert B Roosevelt laments loss of Democratic principles, noting Republicans have claimed the party’s core beliefs. He argues the old Democratic platform has dissolved, leaving only a pursuit of county offices and no guiding principles.
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Robert B. Roosevelt
The
Citizen
Miles O’ Reilly
England
Democratic Party
Cuba
Pison
Haa
Meteorological plan for the August 1869 solar eclipse
The United States Naval Observatory seeks meteorological observers along the totality belt from North Carolina to Iowa. Instructions specify barometer, dry and wet bulb thermometers, solar thermometer, and actionometer observations at set intervals, with careful timing during the eclipse from dawn to sunset. Observers should document weather conditions, submit data and instrument errors to the Naval Observatory, and report from listed towns along the path.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
United States Naval Observatory
Meteorologica
North Carolina
Tennessee
Virginia
Kentucky
Indiana
Illinois
Iowa
Leesburg
N. C
Magnolia
Clinton
Fayetteville
Carthage
Lexington
Meeksville
N.C
Wilkesboro
N.C. Boon
Blountsville
Tenn
Taylorsville
Ind
Maysville
Bruceville
Mitchellville
Des Moines
Boonsboro
New Munich
Lake City
Cherokee
Banna
Observatory
Dr McFarland summoned to Jackson for Yerger trial
The Journal notes Dr McFarland left town for Jackson Mississippi after a summons from the Judge Advocate of the Fourth Military District to witness expert in the Yerger murder trial of Colonel Crane. Insanity defense is understood to be the plea. The widow of Captain Wise sought Navy Department funding to move her husband's remains from Naples to Auburn Cemetery but was declined. The Craig-Sprague breach of promise suit saw trial on several points sustained by the judge, with $60,000 remitted and judgment entered for the balance.
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Jacksonville
Tll
Naples
Auburn Cemetery
Romance of a Pair of Socks and a Civil War Bride
A Massachusetts 62nd Regiment veteran recalled a daring Port Hudson defense by a few men, one a native of Port Hudson who later met Lizzie V. Gee in Chicago. A note found in blue socks inspired a correspondence that led to marriage after the war, linking Chicago’s sock story to a Confederate officer.
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62D
Massachussetts
Weitzel
Port Hudson
Paihe
Moody Brothers
Massachusetts
Chattanooga
Camp Douglas
Chicago
Federals
Corinth
Miss
Sanitary Commission
Lizzie V. Grr
Louisiana
Miss Geeard
Harper’s Ferry
Lizzie V. Gee
Yoann Gee
Gee
Peabody Medal Arrives At Peabody Institute Exhibition
The gold medal Congress voted to George Peabody arrives at the Peabody Institute and is displayed with a richly illuminated book of Congressional resolutions. Peabody writes from Salem about his health, plans to avoid travel south before August, and corrects two errors about his age and the London statue site value of £10,000.
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Congress
George ‘Peabody
Peabody Institute
Peabody
Salem
Boston
Crop prospects improve if warm weather continues
The crop news notes corn prospects damaged by heavy rains but a fair crop may still be secured if warm weather persists. Wheat and oat crops show no serious injury yet and an average yield is expected. Conclusions are drawn from letters and dispatches from the West and reports reaching the city from interior regions.
Burglar Tools Found in Ocean National Bank Vault
A set of burglar's tools, found in the Ocean National Bank vault in New York, contains over four hundred pieces. Some items are as finely made as dentists' instruments, with an estimated total value of at least $1,800.
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Ocean National Bank
New York
Ohio Woman Seeks Commutation for Branigan Shot Sentence
Thomas Branigan, once a Sharon Medina County resident, is under a sentence of death in Utah for murder to be carried out on the 26th instant. His widowed mother, with broad Medina County support, is pressing for commutation via a petition signed by many local citizens.
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Thomas Branigan
Sharon Medina County
Ohio
Utah
Medina County
Reformers urge immediate debt payment by assessment
A Far min ham mass reform meeting advocates fast payment of the national debt by assessment. Reports from Georgia and Florida say cotton crops look favorable. A girl fell from a fifth story New York stair and survived after breaking through a glass floor. An incident in Columbus describes a stove fire with oil ignition. Details mention Colfax Wade and Ben Wade. Splinters from six last ties of the Pacific Railroad were sold as demand remains strong.
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Farmingham
Mass
New York
Spain
Sickles
A. M. Raphael
Columbus
Colfax
Wade
Ben Wade
Pacific Railroad
Maud Muller Ballad Fragment Ends In Love and Loss
A fragmentary poem recounts Maud Muller in a June setting singing in a saloon. A shoemaker Hans Swizel is drawn to her, but love bids him not to marry. In the end Maud weds another, leaving Hans with regret and a final line about impossible wishes.
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Maud Muller
Inger
Pap’s
The Count’s Dark Tragedy Unfolds At Home
The Count rides home to find his groom and a house with tragedy. A missing faithful dog, a horse frightened by a hound, a son’s fall from the castle window, and the Countess dying in the midst of grief consume the scene as misfortune unfolds. The castle and household perish in a swift, fateful night.
Commodore Vanderbilt at Troy and New York voyage
Commodore Vanderbilt questioned about leaving for New York at the Union depot in Troy. An elderly man was recognized by ploye who, surprised, suggested sending a special locomotive for the train. Vanderbilt then departed with Hon. John Morrissey.
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Commodore Vanderbilt
Union
Troy
New York
Ploye
Commodore
John Morrissey
France
Randolph Hae
Robert Gilchrist
Jersey
New
George Robeson
Navy
Indiana
Kentucky
Kirby Smith
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Mreoport Journal
James G. McCall
Toledo Blade
Nasby
Democratic Journal of
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Douglas
Champaign
Ford Counties
Stockigs
Cage
Russell
Georgia
Florida
Rey
Aly
Aha Batghy
Aha
Hane Swiset
Adeourt Ae
Heehumny
Hang
Hans 8Wizel
Mandy
Aia
Maud
Kooy
Jon
Hans
Muller
Webster Ox
Ars
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