Guilty Verdict in Tragic 1685 Trial of Lady Lisle
A historical Home Journal account recalls the 1685 case of Lady Alice Lisle who sheltered suspects and was condemned as guilty amid a hostile court. The narrative follows the jury's verdict, the execution order by beheading after a lengthy delirious trial, and public horror at England's brutal judgment during the era's politics and drink-fueled tensions.
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Sandy Lisle
Jeffries
England
Parliament
Alice Lisle
Hauland
Home Journal
Sir Walter Scott and the dog at Abbotsford
Sir Walter Scott admired dogs and collected tales of their quirks. He sought a seasoned old pointer to accompany his guest Daniel Terry on a sporting outing at Abbotsford. The dog pointed a covey. Terry fired both barrels and missed, leaving the dog puzzled at the unseen hunter.
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Wawren Scotts
Walter Scott
Daniel Terry
Abbotsford
Anecdote of a Thirsty Dog at a Glassy Barrier
A dog steadies after being struck by a blow, recovers, and returns to work while a sportsman remains discomfited. The tale, cited by Sir Walter Scott as true, is recounted by Rost.
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Sir Walter Scott
Terry
Fragmentary Civil War Dispatches Mention Generals and Stores
The report notes Col Mulligan and Gen Price moving south with Wool returned to Fortress Monroe to command again before a temporary assignment to St Louis. Drafts and treasury figures are cited along with a claim of one and a half million dollars. Generals discuss sabre shortages and 2,500 lances ordered for cavalry use.
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Mulligan
Price
Woon
Fannone
Wool
Fortress Monroe
St. Louis
Guy. Froswonr
Pointing Jones Joke Sparks Witty Exchange
A humorous exchange unfolds as Sir Pointigss Jones remarks that a lady likens his jokes to a ball. She counters that his quips lack sharpness, prompting a playful back-and-forth themed around wit and timing in a social setting.
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Pointigss Jones
Washington Forts Grow Around Capital Amid Inaction Debate
A Washington correspondent reports a Cabinet member chiding Fremont for fitting out troops while not fighting. The Wisconsin figure counters both sides, noting repeated troop movements and question of成果. McClellan orders thirty two forts around Washington, underscoring apparent inactivity and a cautious prelude to a strike, as editors predict eventual action and not just talk.
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Washington
Fremont
Potter
Wisconsin
Pryer
Bowie
McClellan
Potomac
Scott
War Delay Aims To Power Lightning Like Strike
A fragment from the Saturday Evening Post notes that the country endured a long delay to accumulate electricity so that the lightning of war could strike the rebellion at its centre with a single decisive flash.
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Saturday Evening Post
The Charges Against Fremont in Missouri
Report notes from St Louis claim Gen Fremont faced false charges over transport costs and arms misallocation. It alleges 7,900 government arms diverted to Washington after Manassas, with few weapons remaining for Fremont. Includes Colfax on troop counts and missed opportunities against Price near Fort Missouri and Lexington.
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Fremont
New York
Manassas
Washington
Gang, &c
St. Louis
Detroit
Ordinance Department
Bull Run
Missouri
Schuyler Colfax
Price
Tite
Martin Green
Fort Missouri
United States
Potomac
Indiana
Wisconsin
Lexington
Washingtonorders 5000 troops to Washington from Missouri
The report recalls a tense moment in the Civil War when 5000 troops were ordered from St. Louis to Washington to reinforce Mulligan and save the capital. Fremont and supporters argued Washington’s safety over the western front as regiments were diverted eastward. Doubts remain why reinforcements sent five days before Lexington’s surrender did not arrive.
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Mulligan
Washington
Missouri
Mr. Davis
M. C
Philadelphia
Fremont
Lexington
St. Louis
Scott
Marriage in Galesville Honors Two Residents
In Galesville on October 10, by Rev. John Frothingham, Joan Reirrvensura of Decorra's Prairie wed Miss Sinpan Benner of Galesville in a local ceremony.
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Galesville
John Frothingham
Joan Reirrvensura
Decorra’s Prairie
Candidate for County Superintendent of Schools seeks votes
A candidate offers himself for the office of County Superintendent of Schools for Trompealesu County and respectfully solicits the suffrages of the people at the coming section.
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Trompealesu
Candidate for County Superintendent of Schools in Trempealeau
A local candidate announces intent to run for County Superintendent of Schools seeking voter support in the upcoming November election. The message invites residents to consider the candidacy and participate in the vote.
D O VanSlyke Seeks Trempealeau County Superintendent Post
D O VanSlyke announces to Trempealeau County citizens his candidacy for the office of Superintendent of Common Schools. He asks support at the upcoming election and pledges cheerful and hearty service. Cavusineg October 16.
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D. O. VanSlyke
Trempealeau Co
Cavusvineg
Grand and Petit Jurors for Trempealeau County Court
A list of persons to serve as Grand and Petit Jurors for the November term of the Trempealeau County Circuit Court beginning November 4, 1862. Names include A J McCoy, W Adams, John Boynton, W Conin, Alex Hart, and others. sworn by Sheriff Wm A oram and Justice M D Comstock as current jurors.
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Orrivk Oy
Trempealead
E Iid
J. McCoy
Wm Adams
John Boynton
Wm. Conin
Alex, Hart
T. Hormer
George Silkworth
James Broughon
Hiram Stratton
F. A. Booth
Tehadod Wood
A. Augal
J R. Penney
John Thompsom
Eben Batcheler
AP. Ford
HB. Thurston
Wm A. Oram
M. D. Comstock
Sach
Jones Nicxorrs
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Trmnepealeau Co
Grand Turon A
Petit Jurors
Geo W Stearns
John Bright
E.W Wayden
J Southworth
WA. Johnston
LR Cheney
Oliver Gibba
J. Webber
H. 4
Smith
Frank Runn
D ¢ Waston
Trowbridy
C. L. Sherwomt
Hermin Snyder
Y van Trowp
EV. K. Welch
T. Brice
W. Talnadrige
J C Franch
Abner Harris
Wallace Parker
Adolphus Thompay
Olling Bishop
A.M Danida
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