Lincoln's speech praised for abstaining on Britain issue
The article argues President Lincoln avoided attacking Britain to avoid inflaming public opinion. It notes his restraint shows principle and wisdom, while criticizing his omission on slavery's central role in the American conflict. The piece warns that ignoring slavery could weaken Northern support and British sympathy might shift if the issue remains unaddressed.
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England
Lincoln
United States
America
Virginia
Carolinas
Ennoas
Union
Congress
Kentucky
Missouri
North
Shivery
Snake fangs pierce boy in Dudly huckleberrying incident
During a Dudley Massachusetts excursion, a boy spotted a large rattlesnake. After a companion struck it with a rail, the snake died but its fangs pierced the boy's pantaloons and boot, prompting the girls in the party to retreat quickly from the scene.
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Berniime Parry
Mass
Tax Crops in Exatcanp July Agri Reports
English agricultural advices up to July 14 indicate most hay crop stacked in good condition and grain quality improving. Despite favorable weather, high foreign imports and ample acres limit output. prices have risen. A fair index shows the Brocka stock on hand remains small.
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England
Brocka
White House Visitor Scene With Sumner and Scott
A vivid World account of the prince visit details a crowded White House scene with Sumner, Chase, the postmaster general, the secretary of the navy, Seward, and McClellan. Scott appears at the door, a striking contrast in height, amid praise for the young general and the era’s hopes, with French spoken and a dramatic, almost prophetic mood.
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New York
White House
Sumner
Govenor Chase
Washington
Secretary of the Navy
Seward
France
Scott
McClellan
Oyden
West
Flushing
Zoo-Zoo
Second Wisconsin Regiment Praised by Gov Randall and Gen Sherman
Gov Randall extols the bravery and conduct of the Second Wisconsin Regiment from the recent battle and subsequent actions. Gen Sherman, who commanded them at Bull Run, selected 200 picked men from the brigade for a special service, demonstrating their high standing among Washington military forces. Wisconsin takes pride in this distinguished unit and all Wisconsin regiments are gaining similar esteem.
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Gov. Randall
Wisconsin
Washington
Sherman
Battle of
Bull Run
Sfayrnad
Fragmentary note on ex-Bonator Atchison from Missouri
Fragmentary reading records Gan Sremn ex Bonator Atchison of Missouri who took part in the Carthage engagement and witnessed Rigel’s unnamed event.
Ginty of Racine Hero Of Bull Run Frontline Courage
Bravery tale from the Civil War era praises Ginty, a Racine youth under 18 in the Second Wisconsin. After a cannon ball wounds his arm and kills three comrades, he loads and fires five times with one hand, retrieves a rebel officer’s sword, and returns to the line with a trophy before medical care. The piece notes regimental pride and mentions Ginty as a neighbor’s brother.
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Ginty
Racine
Second Wisconsin
Bull Run
Young G
Green Bay Advocate
Hungy Wilson
Washington Star
Senator Wilson
Massachusetts
Wilson
Senates Military Committee
Congress
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Brercury
the White House
Tam
Dias
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