Escape of John Sterling From Southern Bloodhounds
The letter describes John Sterling fleeing the South on the Black Hawk after humane treatment in a northern town. Sterling, odd and unwelcome, was not molested or labeled an abolitionist there, yet a flood of inquiry follows his notorious escape from the region’s pursuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Sterling
John Sterling
Sterling
B. F. Horan
Clarendon (Ark
Clarendon
Mr. Horan
Horse fat imports from Ostend tempt London markets
The London Chemical News reports hundreds of barrels of clarified horse fat imported from Ostend to England and sold in London as genuine utter. It notes yses and puddings made from this savory substance will tempt epicures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Chemical News
Ostend
England
London
Reverend Casenove Cured by Mysterious Recipe in Brooklyn
A dubious notice claims Reverend William Cosgrove of Brooklyn cured in Japan of consumption and related illnesses by a recipe brought home from Jedda. The ad offers to mail the recipe free to any who request it, promising relief from coughs colds and debility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Casenove
Japan
Jedda
Tronchitia
Rey
Cosgrove
Asq
Fallon Avene
Brooklyn
Erie Sewing Machine Company Seeks Manufacturing Agents
The Erie Sewing Machine Company offers employment to sales agents in the district. Promoters will be given leads and commissions or a salary of dollars per year plus expenses. For details contact Seety Jaekine Company, General Agent, Milan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie Sewing
Aduzens
Seuty Jaekine Company
KR. Sasea
Milan
HB. & Co
Menominee
Wie
Panhorn & Bullard
Papin
Pepin
Loran
Unclear historical sale notice from scattered OCR fragment
Fragmentary notice reads as a sale listing with garbled wording about items and unions. No clear names, places, dates, or concrete details are discernible to identify the exact goods or the event.
Letter Response Sparks Pepin Lake City Trade Feud
The Pepin and Lake City papers trade barbs over commerce and temperance coverage. Editors defend local truth, challenge rival claims of trade dominance and critique editorial practices from neighboring journals and editors.
Last sap Fanrwenn and love poems from Frankfort correspondence
The note indicates two literary pieces intended for publication. A pretty poem titled Last sap Fanrwenn hails from Frankfort. A second love poem by an anonymous Pepinite is accepted, with the editor stating they know the author and will publish it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
Pepinite
H. M.A
Mild Week With Light Snow Hits Thursday and Friday
The past week brought mild and pleasant weather with a light snowfall on Thursday and Friday. The town welcomed J. O. Mann, Esq., former fellow townsman and now editor of the Rock Co. Republican, noted as one of the state’s best papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O. Mann
Mann
The
Rock Co. Republican
Confederacy forms with Davis as Provisional President
The Southern Confederacy is formally organized with Jefferson Davis named Provisional President and Alexander H. Stephens Vice President. The move continues the existing program, while the Little Rock Arsenal surrenders 9,000 arms, ammunition stock, and 40 cannons to state troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Davis
Alexander H. Stephens
Little Rock
Georgia Governor Seizes Five New York Vessels at Savannah
Reports describe Governor Brown taking five New York ships in Savannah harbor as part of escalating tensions. Dispatches from Washington discuss Major Anderson and Fort Sumter, and talk of recalls, loans, and postal oath refusals amid the looming crisis. The Kentucky Legislature delays adjournment awaiting the Peace Conference.
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Brown
Georgia
New York
Savannah
New York Herald
Charlestown
Fort Sumpter
Times
Major Anderson
Washington
Anderson
Montgomery Congress
Gulf
Cumberland
Hampton Roads
Pensacola
Revenue cutter captain resigns after surrender to Alabama
New York February 11. Captain Morrison of the Revenue Cutter Lewis Cass resigns to the Treasury acknowledging surrender of the vessel to Alabama authorities. An official order states resignations are not received under such circumstances. Treasurer Dix signs the order, noting Morrison’s and Brushwood’s likely treatment.
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New Orleans
Treasury of
Louisiana
United States
Morrison
Lewis Cass
Treasury Department
Washington
Alabama
Brushwood
Treasury Devant
J.J. Morrison
Georgia
John A. Dix
Secretary of Treasury
Judge meets President on mission to surrender arsenals
A Washington interview reports Col. Judge was received by the President as a distinguished Alabama citizen not in an official capacity. The aim is to discuss surrender of arsenals and public property in Alabama. The extension for McCormick's latent testimony is for three months and the Peace Conference Committee may report Tuesday amid plans and Border State Resolutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Fes
Judge
Alabama
McCormick
Peace Conference
Border State
Lincoln Farewell Speech and Confederate Presidencies Report
A dispatch details Lincoln’s departure from Springfield with an emotional farewell as crowds gather at depots. he invokes Divine Providence and Washington, urging prayer for success. It notes Davis’s election as Confederate President and Stephens as VP, and describes the provisional Confederate government and its hope for a permanent structure and preserved liberties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sprixgrixup
Mr. Lincoln
Washington
Lincoln
Springfield
New York
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Aepin County
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Pepin, Wis
WOOD
Arkansas
Horan
Democratic Party
Journal
Johnstown
Stockholm
Maiden Rock
Prontence
Florence
Central Point
É&C
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Lake City Tribune
Porter
Uuttondale
Wabasha
Lake Cty
Wahisha
Tribune
Elwsya
Johnstons
Waubeek
Tia Chippewa Valley
Rush River
Minnesots Waich
Pepingoinz
Sta Iist
Brother Shaver
Pepin Press
Good Templars
Zridune
Weekly
Jounal
Shaver
Brother Porter
Assembly
R. Palmer
Journal of Assembly
Sumimary OF
NGWS
F'ort Tecumseh
Kentucky
Europe
Claryston
Wastraton
Ton. Jeff. Davis
Elec
Jon. A. I. Stevens
A. A. Stephens
Confederate States of America
Chile
Scrivens General Advertising Agency
Dearborn Street
Chicago
Howe
Thos, S. Dickersox
Wabash Avenue
Chine
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James Barry
Mas i & Agons
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George C. Hill
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