House debate on pension bill and Civil War memory
The House of Representatives, in committee of the whole, discusses the pension appropriation bill. Hon. William L. Wilson defends civil service reform, rails at Henderson and endorses Commissioner Black, noting tax policy and postwar unity between North and South.
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Wm. L. Wilson
Cannon
Wilson
Iowa
Henderson
Mr. Wilson
Amber
Republican Party
Maine
Mr. Boutelle
Fathers of
Republic
South
North
Mr. Henderson
Brother Wilson
Oll
Gandaelunge
Tian
Loring
Watson
Commissioner Black
Pension
Dudley
Hammond
Hell
A Soldier's Laughter and a Fatal Reckoning at War
A Philadelphia News writer recalls Colonel Greene recounting war memories from Fredericksburg and Marye's Heights. Soldiers hid from shells then laughed at the grave diggers joke, and a cautious wagon teamster was killed when a rusty gun discharged.
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Tin
Washingtons Copy Book Rules of Civility and Manners
The text notes George Washington early copy-books listing 110 Rules of Civility and Decent Behavior in Company. It cites examples: respect for elders, yielding to those of higher quality, avoiding arguments with superiors, speaking clearly, avoiding malice about the absent, measuring tone at meals, and maintaining good humor. These rules illustrate historic standards of manners for youths in Washingtons circle. The piece includes a brief humor aside about the difficulty boys have in following all rules and a jab about well intentioned but ineffective visits.
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George Washington
St Nicholas
Silks and gloves and shoes on a bustling counter
A shopping scene unfolds with a lady seeking silk invisi ble green and a lighter shade then asks for price and better options. A young woman browses kid gloves and French heels while clerks discuss sizes and sale prices amid a rough, collage of unrelated fragments. The piece closes with a long, garbled moral vignette about self discipline and a political anecdote.
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