Leave the Farm First and Foremost in American Life
A historic editorial argues for farming as a safe, honorable and wealth-stable occupation contrary to city clerkship temptations. It warns that speculation and rapid wealth ruin many merchants and praises the farmer as essential to daily bread and community health. The piece criticizes postwar Louisiana reconstruction policies and cites Congressmen and officers to challenge Radical-era reforms. It also notes corrections regarding a misprint in an editorial.
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Atick
Antiquities Unearthed in Washington House Dig Stamford CT
During demolition of The Washington House in Stamford Connecticut workers uncover ancient artifacts. Nineteen copper coins from the Georges or Anne era, 37 more copper pieces, nine silver coins, and a plaster shilling with a two sided print relate to colonial Britain. A copper inscribed bill of one shilling Proclamation from New Jersey 1776 bears Iseaq Colling Burlingdon imprint and a death to counterfeit warning.
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Washington House
Stamford
Connecticut
Georges
Anne
Elizabeth
Ripponants
New Jersey
George the Third
Iseaq Colling
Burlingiod
Murder terrorizes Swainsboro as killer confesses
Report from Savannah News recalls a brutal crime in Swainsboro County where Pierce Bolding abducted and assaulted a young woman on her way to school. After arrest near Spiowerville he confessed. an armed mob later moved to the jail and executed him. He claimed a plan to attack several young ladies that day was halted by others oversleeping.
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Waa
Swainsboro
Endayel County
Pierce Bolding
Jiggto
Wiggins
Fitewn
Yan Old
Kndcke
Ofidors
Spiowerville
Savannah News
Army strength and recruitment report from 1867
The Adjutant General submitted to the Secretary of War the September 30 army strength at 48 741 enlisted men plus 4840 in engineers ordnance and other branches. Infantries shrink due to discharges while cavalry remains full. Recruitment continued until November 26 1867 with later reductions to 50 men per infantry and artillery company. Recommendations include longer service terms and punishment reforms. Brehoy Stuyeva of the Episcopal Church is recovering from injuries after a fall in Sunday evening.
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United States Army
Adjutant General
Secretary of War
Engineer
Ordnance
Indiana
Philadelphia
Albany
Columbus
Ohio
Excitement in New York Stocks After Broad Market Rumor
Morning trading at the Open Board Stock Exchange saw loud excitement as rumors spread about a prominent firm on Broadway with gold and government dealings. Brokers crowded the gallery as Erie stock fluctuated wildly and market mood turned unsettled throughout the day.
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New York Money
New York
Noviie
Konda
Broadway
Open Board Stock Exchange
Erie
Earthquakes Felt in Elizabeth New Jersey
Four shocks of earthquake were felt in Elizabeth New Jersey on Sunday night. The quakes lasted about 20 seconds and caused noticeable furniture disturbance in houses observed by residents.
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New Jersey
Paytaverenta
Elizabeth
N. J
Multiple incidents sweep through Torspay reports
Policeman Charles King of Jersey City was fatally stabbed by Paul Miller while attempting an arrest. Miller was later captured. Patrick Flynn and Timothy Gwinn fought over a woman in Philadelphia, with Gwinn wounding Flynn with a shoemaker knife before escaping. John Crane received a two year hard labor sentence in Massachusetts for a fraudulent bankruptcy return. Greenwood Lake, Orange County New York hotels burned. John M. Fitzpatrick named District Court Judge in Pittsburgh. Missouri Supreme Court ruled National Bank shares taxable. Re trenchment Committee hearing exposes whisky frauds. Comptroller of the Currency report issued. twelve banks organized, four filed since last report. North Carolina Legislature opened with no Senate quorum. House organized. New York Mayor Hoffman resigns effective Nov 30, to become governor January 1. Charleston, S. C., Conservatives contest municipal election. Wm. McKieve beaten to death by youths on Lancaster turnpike.
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Patrick Flynn
Timothy’ Gwinn
Philadelphia
Gwinn
Flynnn
John Crane
Massachusetts
Greenwood Lake
Orange County
N. Y
John M. Fitzpatrick
District Court
Pittsburg
Williams
Supreme Bench
Supreme Court of Missouri
National Bank
New York
Comptroller of
North Carolina
Senate
House
Hoffman
Charleston
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Reading, PA
Ion Ween Tolawa
J. N. Sypher
Congress
Louisiana
Tia
Rigata
Oscar ‘J. Dunn
Bager
H.C. Warmoth
Grant
Col. Gates
Third
U. S. Artillery
United States
Racea
New Jersey State
Merrible Oates Siemens Panish
Brehoy Stuyeva
Episcopal Church
Talaw
Psd
Brodie
Paisley
Exstone Opera House
Berg Concert
Bertha Johannsen
Prima Donnas
Rud
Hennig
Carl Schgne
St. James’ Church
B.A. Berg
Penn Street
Rebholtz
Pe x Ag
J.D. High
N. EK
Eighth
Franklin Bis
J.D.H N. E
Pockmarhl
Columbia Iail
Taylor House
North Eighth
Stedot
Torspay
Charles King
Jersey City
Paul Miller
Miller
Upper
New York Depot
J. D. Shaebfer
South Sixth Street
Penn
Esterly
Jw. Keely
Reading
Carolina
Michigan
Cypress
Wm. McKieve
Thirtieth
Market Streets
Lancaster Turnpike
Pes
Fourth & Pinetta
J, Reely
American Houser Restaurant
Fourth and
Penn Streets
Buru, & Sollenbach
Barrett
William Bridegam
Penn St
Keystone. Heater
J. A. Barrett & Co., Proprietors
Manchester, N
Undertaker
H. Birch
BRO
Helier Batis
Ieee
Collewine
Permics
Geo. Ry Fas
C. D. Garage
G. A. Nicnois
Foun Bi
da. A. H. Light
W. J. Thierwechter, William Wells
Haury Jonson, Ean Serly
Ans Ipaliash, Es One' Ome, Womelsdorf
Ufen
England
Wallin
Ekilelma
Penn’ i
Tokiat Heieh
Holly Ian Publis
Mr. Ara Niu Ee Cana i Aia
Farmers’ National Bank
Akai
Bole desAgent
Berks
Lebanoneounitai
Sampson Scale Company
Isbes
Mas
I. Frevanson
Hogfland
Hoofland
Alssholle
Tonto
Canall
Valtnas
Tns Molarnay Fk
Tonto Rmaramp
Tacksor
Lier
Gaildren
Honsborne
Woodward
The
Supreme Court
Hooftand
James Thompson
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Paitapeipuiag
Thompson
Hey
Fendall
Christian Chronicle
Paindelphis
Vtoo
Pendall
Joseph JH. Kennard
Charles M. Evans
C. M.jackson & Co
Hoefland
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