Aerial of Sexless and Census Fragments in County Meath
A fragmentary OCR tale recounts an aerial demonstration of wagon scales in a county, noting Pantanks and Muir banks as scale makers and a test’s accuracy. It also prints a verbatim census transcription from County Meath with names like Jonny Dooly and Judy Bigie, detailing family, age, and religious background in a humorous colonial voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puirbank
Muirbanks
Pantauks
Chicago Tribune
Tite Hosors
County Meath
Treland
Jonny Dyoly
Rte
Gerls
Plase
Judy Bigie
Miself
Judy
Sue
Our Lady
Harvisi
Moly
Nobir
Jonny
A Novel Sight of Colored Recruits Marching
A Memphis newspaper item from September 31 describes a parade of hundreds of stout men labeled as domestic institution members marching under Confederate officers. The crowd, armed with hoes, shovels, blankets, and rifles, displayed fervent patriotism for Jeff Davis and sang war songs. The piece questions the purpose of the colored troops and suggests ominous uses for their tools, hinting at violent outcomes toward abolitionists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff Davis
Wagenot
Paul Pry
Memphis
Avalyn
Confiscation in Cincinnati Rebels property seized
In Cincinnati a federal marshal identified large consignments of rebel goods tied to Confederate operatives. At Rawson Wilby Co and Tom Boshom McLaughlin, about 419000 worth of goods were found, with owners and proceeds traced to Virginian secessionists. Money and brandy holdings were also reported, with local merchants providing information on ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Gazette
United States
Mirshal
Richard
Rutner
Dea
Rawson, Wilby & Co
Columbia Street
Tom Bosom & Mclaughlin
L. T Hughes
Manin
Walnut
J.C. Butler
Vine
Rare
Oisie
Inscription of Courage at Fort and the Manassah Battle
Readable fragments recount an October 17 1781 incident in New London with a hero, William Stoolman, who died after overflowing powder to defend a fort and magazine. The tale contrasts American resolve with British criticism of Ball’s Run, noting heavy losses on both sides and the hero’s final act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mannasas
Augusta
Chronicle and Sentinel
McDowell
McDoswell
Lincoln
Scott
Winter
Heintzelman
Sudley
Munter
Tyler
Beauregard
Manter
Pfu Bain
Sethe Pygtunter
Manive Assas
SfisUajnosville
New London
Connecticut
Greece
Rome
Hounan
Helditgard
Tibet
William
Hrronsevsr
New York
Mana
London
Ball
Sebasi Spel
Septemb
Redan
Manas
Potatt
Ofa
Golighty
Sprit
Ren
Armstrong
Arimstreys
Fragmented War Commentary on Tribune and Rebellion
A reader letter from Ware Par notes a division between the Chicago Tribune and a Southern rebellion effort. It argues the Tribune pushes for reconstruction, while southern loyalists resist, detailing harsh penalties and fortification labor cited for Confederate-linked posts in a Gulf port area near Cape Sable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Tribune
Yasta Ia
Rhiunnos
Soldier Enlists in Civil War Lyva unit in Davenport
A romanticized account describes Nellie Williams, a young woman in Lyva soldiers uniform from the Second Juwa Reon, enlisting about three months ago in Davenport and serving with the Cairo contingent. She traveled via Tinbal and St Joseph Road, aided by two companions, and expresses plans to return home. The piece blends personal narrative with moral reflections on mercy and humanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eacnan
Lyva
Juwa Reon
Davenport
Tinbal
St Joseph Row
Cairo
Nelli: Walliams
Wisisour
Dimon Erat
Fragmented 19th Century Text on Public Readings and Whiskey
The excerpt presents garbled OCR style prose referencing a day of fasting and prayer, governor appointments, and scattered mentions of Kentucky and whiskey. It mentions public rituals, names, and unclear events, with many corrupted phrases and inconsistent spellings throughout.
Sparse OCR list of names and phrases in a political context
A garbled OCR passage lists various names and fragmented phrases resembling a candidate roster or debate notes. It references dates, locations, and online mentions but is largely indecipherable and contains no clear event details or outcomes.
Notice to residents of the city on a public ward
Fragmentary notice referencing city affairs and public ward procedures with unreadable names and dates, indicating an official call or requirement for local actions. Names and places are largely garbled, but the text suggests a municipal notice about dates, wards, and eligible participants or voters.
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Cincinnati
Rebe
Chicago Journal
Gulf of Mexico
Cape Sable
Girie
Iim
Rendirud
Aqystrane
Lina
New Orleans
Vermart
Plasa
Che Sain Ul Yee
He Pease
Kentucky
Tor
Clery
Bea
Noavmber State Fms
Lairbanks & Grddenleap
Nerofdfun
Srv
Bolllglnault
Metropolis
Illinois
Tob
Gonker
Howard Association
Poth Veer Edteeea
Vogt Pal
Aren
Llinges
Vile Masence Circuit
Masane Torsty
James
Pohneown
Hells
Jounds Wmrs
Cerk
Warrior
Jon Wonte
Mina
Alfeen Parker
Lette
JIN, Harris & CO
Prar
Sontera
Cumin Ag
Tip
Tewlan
OW Bane Ct
Ahonieh Cadhaney
A. 3d Bankeseon
Cadteah Isa
Vy Medicine
R. G. B. McMee
LYE
Ulinots
Tibeval Perenne
Nak
Ettet Alenteg
Aes
Tno 1
Mike Roagee
N Wagner
New England
Ciem
James L. Lovepera
Nagaree
Stark
Ohio
Bes Davie Poors
Ithoamsparty
Wok Kerr
Pogerayite
Dad
ION. Harris & CO
Bacpecur
Western States
Cincinnat
SON
Metropolis Tila
ITF Mie
Mepegne
Davise Allgilts Bake
Litisa
Davis Leacer
Teave
Txopolis
Aenthau
Eliortsimuto Jenmytt
Inp
General Variety
Usey Reype
Pri
Peoples
Perry Davis
Cotans
West Stomtadt
Cramer
Roy
M.curitis
Kout‘o Macosa Co
Mich
J.N. Hagria & Co
A.W. Curtis
Wesleyan Methodist Charch
Paueres & Co
Cincinnat. O
James A. Williams
Metropals Dts
Daniel Uoiourt
Chaapman & Co
Vienna
Thomas Smith
Columbia
W. A. Uell, and Kinkead & Son
Paducah
Bere
Hablwend
Weub
New
Orlean
William Kurtz & Co, Cigar & Tobacco
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Furrat
Sind
Ponca
Craans
Syren Aaj
Ecor
Slanthy
Sherifins Sale
Toma Dereetedt
Cirvuit Court
Minissac
Minis
James M. Baker
Avighee dc
Martn
B. Dye
William Dye
Wits
Erctinn No
Town 45
South Range
Macres
Masee
the Times
Johns & Crosley
Dsc
Johna & Crosley
York Times
York
Lepre
Manten
Masaac
George Mt. Kl
Anid
Dacor G. Kino
Evansville
Packey
Charley Bowen
Deater
Charley Bowey
Bvangrilte
Exprestahton
Vansville
Crawfordeville
Packea Ofhao
Paducaiglen
KL Louls
Digw
Orlunos
Mumphigy
Mmudiy Central Afl
Eustern
Sheriee
Circuit Court of
Massie
Meteopolis
Wis
Peter Wien
J. Bemr
Shor Moh
Nhankal
S. Agden
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