Confederate Ram Merrimac’s Virginia Assault at Hampton Roads
First person account from the Confederate side recounts the March 1862 battle near Norfolk and Hampton Roads. It describes the ironclad clash with the Union fleets, the destruction of the USS Congress, Cumberland, and the USS Minnesota, and the Merrimac’s damage before retreat and eventual scuttling. Key figures include Commodore Buchanan, Lt. Minor, Captain Worden, and Captain Phillips, with details of torpedoes, bombardment, and the near sinkings during the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Hampton Roads
Thea
Hinropton
Newport
Cumberland
Yeere
Congress
Sewell
Uurough
Agen
Scera
Santy
Warren
Pacific
Mediterranean
Ramsey
Monitor
Merrimas
Fortress Monroe
Worden
Coca
L. Wordes
Minnesota
Norfolk
Commodore Buchanan
Phillips
Merrimac
Grorse L. Kilwer
Sunday School Theology Lesson and Guidance
A religious item presents a lesson on Christian conduct and wisdom, citing Bible verses and urging faith in God. It references scriptures from Deuteronomy, John, Proverbs, Micah, and others to emphasize trust, obedience, and the blessing found in living by God’s word. It also includes an embedded advertisement for patent medicine and a local drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chase
Christ Jesus
Joho
I Johny
John x
Aady Ledeves
Joseph
David
Dante
Jean
Guidarme
Ullon
Christ
Mary
Jesus
Martha
God
Colfi
Chinese Ready Money Promises Quick Cash Loans
A Washington Star reprint discusses Chinese ready money lenders offering rapid cash loans with no security beyond a promise to pay. It notes repayment is expected and often timely, praising honesty in business while contrasting cultural stereotypes. The piece frames the practice as a business proposition amid immigration-era tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimwalt
Washington Star
Fireplaces and Mantels in Decorative Brickwork
A detailed description of brickwork fireplace and mantel designs, including an example with a dark maroon plush valance and tiger lily embroidery. Explains brick tones, decorative drapery, and the Conching stitch as economical embroidery, noting color variations and integration with room decor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mantel
Eheif
Frederick Md Attorneys and trains schedule notices from era
Alfred Bitter attorney on Court Street Frederick Md lists law services and court business while a dense timetable shows passenger trains to Baltimore Philadelphia New York Washington and beyond with various departures and corrections for routes and stations, naming multiple carriers and offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Bitter
Court Street
Frederick
H8ton
Baltimore
Philadephia Reek Pas
Ie Tok
Wood Findeihe
New York
Keren Texington
Hageratown
Witeae
Eigapare
Philadelphisano New Torque
Sa Ae
Washington
Iphia
Camber Daly
Gad Bianeas Sr
Pointe
Sas
Bellinore and
Way
Boas
Philadei
Cammiogtos
Chicago
The Art of Recitation and Literary Readings
In our own times Fanny Kembla valued Shakespeare recitation as an art though she disliked acting. Accounts praise her power to impress audiences with Falstaff readings. Thackeray and Mary Anderson are cited for similar eloquence in reading over lectures and drama. The piece also recounts General Lee's courtship with Mary Custis at Arlington, noting Scott readings and family moments that shaped their bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fanny Kembla
Peated
Mary Anderson
Tannyaon
Lady Martin
Helen Faucit
Thackeray
Dickena
Denmark
Polonius
Rosencrantz
Guilden- Gretn
London
Lee
Robert Lee
Virginia
Arlington
Washington
Les
Robert FE. Lee
Walter Scots
Best for Children Cough Remedy Adverts
A historical ad style notice extols Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as best for children and croup prevention, with prices and multiple sellers listed. It also promotes Shiloh’s Catarrh Remedy and other remedies, including bitters and patent medicines, with addresses and promises of cures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
T. Ms. Ecuxes
Ph. G
Wampum Pharmacy
Wampum
Altrays
A. E. Pearra Frederick
W R. Budy
Airy
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Sewell’s Point
Wrewyort News
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City Hotel
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Dale
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Aro Tang
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Geadisy Tivke
Fredenck Kieraror Co. Frosir
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Maryland
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Lexington
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Hood
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Tore Street
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Richie Buridiic
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Etehion Building
Pattani
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Eecbion Sulidine
Noah E. Cramer
Badass Mad
Fidelity, Band and Trust Co
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Market St
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Frederick City
Walkersville
Ste—Wim. Miliers Creamery
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Bouse
Jonathan Biser
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