The Only Colored Cadet at West Point
John Alexander, a newly graduating colored cadet from West Point, discusses his four years starting at Oberlin, facing initial hostility then respectful treatment. He notes stronger southern prejudice, recounts advice from an officer, and describes cadet life, class ranking, and future as second lieutenant in a colored unit on the western frontier.
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Alexander
West Point
John Alexander
Arkansas
Oberlin University
Cleveland
Geilites
Washington
Post
Georgia
Roveilla
New York
Han Alvara
South
New Orleans
Deloten
Caroling
Bil Henderson
exCongressmag Staalla
Duel of 1800 in Timots wan at Helleville
Judge Douglas declared the first and last duel fought in Timots wan in 800 between Aghonan Stewart and William Bonnett. The affair, staged as a sham duel, ended with Stewart mortally wounding him and Bonnett being convicted of wounder and hanged after Gov Hod refused a pardon. A protest noted the populace’s enthusiasm for the prose, with Douglas Ea blamed for quelling dueling by law.
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Douglas Auld
Timots
Helleville
Aghonan Stewart
William Bonnett
Stewart
Ony
Bonnett
Bennett Someshat
Stesrart
Bennett
Gov. Hod
Nenvett
Doniglas
Rte
Ben
Herley
Beers and Spirits Debate in Reichstag Speech
Bismarek argues beer is closer to a breadlike sustenance than spirits, claiming beer supports workers without sacrificing economy. He suggests beer could drive workers to laziness yet notes spirits may reduce productivity and happiness in wartime Germany.
Noted Lottery of Life in Spanish Texas Tale
A troubled fragment recalls the fate of Philip Nolan and his followers captured by Spaniards near Waco in 1807. The letter details a royal lottery to execute prisoners, naming captors, judges, and prisoners, and notes Nolan’s diary and maps. The piece reflects on war’s myths and the long memory of Texas veterans.
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Philip Nolan
Texas
Td Pioneers
North
Bate Field
Texan
San Jacinto
Terael
Habylon
Mexico
Archiven
Alte
Wao
Chihuahua
Ealverce
Sito
Don Antono
Garcia de Tejada
Spain
Kell
Ephrata Blackburn
Abe Huse
Sopshealen Hackburn
Lavinno Granta
Jovepn Heed
Jon Walter
Suuking Riulis Bean
Danlin
Eotram Buckbare
Haze de Los Urangas
Chichuahua
Blackburn
Noluytstai
Louletann
Bean
Nolan de
Sprivasent
Waco
Nolan
Catheriog
Morcen
Tex
Baker
Youlus
Bras Nolan
Calrestan
Dana Portrait in the Sun of Ice Interview with Dana
A reminiscence of Mr. Dana reveals his simple methods and humor as he recalls early papers and friends. The interview touches on his work habits, memory, the press, and a wary stance toward controversial topics while highlighting his role in shaping humor and news writing.
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MM Nye
Mr. Dana
Charles A. Dana
Europe
Linnor
Aimple
Dana
Dunn
Daua
Wealthy New York Clergy and Bank Chiefs Salaries
A survey lists high earnings of New York leaders across faith and finance. Notables include Dr. Norein Green of Western Union, Chauncey Depew of New York Central, and John Hovy of Adams Express, each drawing substantial annual pay. Other church figures like Dr. Morgan Dix and Dr. William Le Taylor command six figure salaries, while bankers such as George Williams of Chemical National Bank report large sums, painting a portrait of affluence among leaders in 19th century New York.
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New York
United States
Avery
Legion
Norein Green
Western Union Telegraph Company
Chauncey M. Depew
New York Centralaliromt
Khmed Mc McCurdy
Mutual Life Insurance Company
John Hovy
Adams Expteen Company
Henry H. Tyde
Equitable Life Insurance Company
Alsoi the Hat
George Williams
Chemical Nacional Bank
Avivattion
Petty
Park Tank
Tanpan
Ansa New
Treland
Sanday
Ledger
Hie
Val
Dublin
Hive
America
Hhe Dewepaper
Magazioe Wethich
Morgan Dix
Tripity Eburess Corporation
Amerie
William le Taylor
Broadway Tabernacle
Charles Hall
Fifth Avenus Presbyterian Church
Parkhust
Madison Senate
Cyrus W. Field
Paxton
Robert Collyer
Washington Park
Pluck Better Than Luck in a Somber Tale
Fragmentary poem-like text reflects on effort over luck, urging resilience and focus. Mistranscribed lines mention life, fire, and migration of people away from light, with unclear figures and scattered imagery. The readable sense centers on not waiting for luck but pursuing ambition.
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Ehun
Piano Box Sparks Comical Street Scene
In front of a large building a wagon stood by as several people carried a large wooden box. The box dropped with a loud crash drawing a crowd while a woman asked if it contained a piano. A man replied with a wry remark about the contents and sale.
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Mr. Dang
Eno
Ent
Europe
Litmer
Mr. Dana
Dumor
Edo
Tean
Warsmor
Tom Topnall
Tom
Mexico
Campenchy
Amazon
Popand
New York
Pippelay
Barauim
Litener
Boston Transcript
Paradelphia Galt
Poor Men Don't Have It Doctor Gubbins and Wealth Query
In a brisk exchange, a doctor is asked to assess Mr. Gubbins's complaint and health. The dialogue probes diabetes and Mr. Gubbins’s wealth, suggesting Bright's disease as a possible diagnosis, with Dansville Breese noting the remark.
Coffee and commerce talk at the Brooklyn grocer
A Brooklyn grocer chats with a customer about coffee, grain and price fluctuations. The dialogue touches on Comvovil coffee, cotton market panic, and casual arithmetic as the customer buys five pounds at seventeen cents per pound, receiving change and delivery courtesy.
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Mars
Pye
Lwo
Brooklyn Bayle
Generous rule cited in judge's stern reply
Fragmentary dialogue shows a judge scolding a defendant for drinking. The exchange includes phrases about time served and a 50 unit figure. The text blends dialect and antiquated spelling, limiting clear narrative context but implying a courtroom admonition followed by a monetary or sentence remark.
A Fatal Delay. Young Man Seeks a Marriage License
A humorous New York Sun snippet shows a young man asking for a marriage license and naming Miss Lola Smith, but the magistrate jokes about the delay by noting a similar license written earlier for a Mr Brown. The dialogue captures a brisk, comic exchange over marital paperwork.
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Lola Smith
Young Brown
New York Sun
A German Compliment Crooked Exchange
A German officer answers a flirtatious remark with a cautious compliment. The young lady, speaking brokenly, is told her hands are too small for certain duties, revealing a social mismatch and cultural humor in the period.
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Luly
Chambers
Young Man Pays 71000 Cash For House
A witty exchange reveals a very young man boasting of paying seventy one thousand dollars in cash for a house. He claims the purchase by his own pluck and perseverance asks the other man what business he is in. He replies he is a son in law.
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Arte
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Tam
Viji Islands
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Faber
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