Radical charges about Confederate offices debunked by southern leaders
The editorial defends Southern leaders against a claim of a hidden Confederate ring seeking offices. It cites governors, senators, and judges across Virginia North Carolina Georgia Alabama Louisiana Tennessee, noting many had no Civil War service and many later pursued civilian careers. It also notes General Longstreet’s continued loyalty and questions the motives of the accusers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco Examiner
South
Virginia
Congress
Supreme Court
North Carolina
Georgia
Norwood
Senate
Gen. Gordon
Alabama
Goldwaithe
Louisiana
Gen. McMillan
Tennessee
Andrew Johnson
Joe K. Johnson
Gen. Hood
Gen. Breckinridge
Robt. E. Lee
Gen. Custis Jice
Gen
Fitz Lee
New Kent County
W. N. Lee
Sam. Cooper
Fairfax County
Gen. Pemberton
Valley of
Gen. Early
Lynchburg
Gen. Pickett
Richmond
Bradley Johnson
Pat Moore
Wm. Malone
Gen. Weisiger
Gen. Beauregard
Gen. Mosby
Hill
James Longstreet
Insanity of Robert Dale Owen Reported at New Harmony
The section notes Robert Dale Owen, former Indiana Congressman from 1843 to 1847, is said to be insane and cared for by his children in New Harmony. It recalls his political clash with Humphrey Marshal over Know Nothingism and lauds his forensic eloquence and literary stature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Dale Owen
New York Evening Post
Danville
New York
James C. Jackson
Rochester Express
Indiana
Owen
Philadelphia
Tie
Mr. Owen
Atlantic Monthly
Katie King
Judge Edmonds
New Harmony
Congress
Humphrey Marshal
Vans. Courier
Captain's Dilemma in 1628 Riddle Recalled
A 1628 entertainment piece recounts a sea voyage where a captain, needing to lighten his ship, plans to throw one ninth of thirty passengers overboard until fifteen remain. Fifteen Christians and fifteen Jews initially disagree, but agree with the captain’s aim to save all Christians. readers are asked to solve how he achieved this.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardiner Journal
Sherman at Bunker Hill mocks battle blunders and satire
General Sherman ridicules the Bunker Hill clash citing bungled leadership and a lack of trained officers, while noting there was no West Point commander. He is interrupted by a shower of cookies as descendants of Warren Prescott and Putnam protest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Bunker Hill
Halifax
Warren
Dr. Warren
Prescott
Pat
West Point
Buffalo Express
Letter From Benedict Arnold's Mother From 1754
The piece presents a mother's letter to Benedict Arnold born in Norwich Connecticut on January 3 1740 dated April 12 1754 urging piety duty obedience and courtesy while noting a fifty shilling gift. It also recounts The Marquis of Worcester 1655 list of inventions including an ungunkable ship flying man and a semi omnipotent engine and suggests his ideas anticipated modern discoveries and would have benefited the patent office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benedict Arnold
Ile
Norwich
Conn
Childe
Hannan Benedict
P.S
Joyns
Marquis of Worcester
Patent Office
Too Poor to Take a Newspaper Anecdote
A farmer chooses a hen as payment for a newspaper subscription, illustrating how small yearly savings can fund daily reading. The piece argues the press guards liberty, educates, and fights corruption, urging readers not to claim poverty excuses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Journal
Global paper usage in 19th century counts and sources
A London Stationer notes 1.3 billion people, 360 million with no writing materials, 130 million using cotton paper, and 300 million using everyday staples. Annual output tops 1.8 billion pounds with 3,960 mills employing 270,000 workers. Paper types include writing, printing, wallpaper, and cartoons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Globe
London Stationer
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the Register
W. Slater
Reasoner
Register
Bristow School of Patriots
Express
T. H
Bismarck
M. Thieme
Germania
Robert Toombs
Toombs
Boston Post
Jamie O'Flannigan
Bridget
R&gister
Holton—Fretageotf
William M. Hotton
Mary Fretacrot
Jackson
Jonathan Jackson
New Harmony Theater
Mangeger
Martin Golden
Harry Brown
WC. R. Hodge
Golden
DIY
Helen Faraday
Frank Faraday
David Paulding
Makepeace Thackery
Derwent
Doctor Littlejohn
Loomis Lucky
Joe Plummer
Juno Temple
Sallie Annie Waddles
Miss Dicer
Ize
Bella Golden
Andrew Mallon
J.T. Eagle
W.H. Riley
Periee Lewis Fierce
Harry Robinson
Raymond Kate Mallon
Nettie Adams
Alice Rainford
Seer
Querief
William Loudon, Elija M. Spencer
Circuit Court
Posey County
Amelia Defur
Wugh ‘Brownlee
Mary Brownlee
Mount Vernon
Stewartsville
Alex, Crunk
D.m.schnee
West Main Street
D. M. Schnee
J.D. Howland
J. W. Wartmann
Evansville
Posey Circuit Court
Arthur
John C. Wheatcroft
Toclock P. M
Maclure
Trustee Harmony Township
John Stoneberger
Edward Homer
Lonsdale
Jee J. Right & Son
J. Breith
Fretageot’s
R. B
Mumford’s
Yarmouth
California
Thrall & Mumfords
Thrall & Mumford
Phoenix
Cleveland Rubber Paint Company
Green Coffees
My15
G. Stinson & Co
Portland
Maine
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