Slavery, History and the Democratic Party Debate
A long critique argues the Democratic Party backed slavery and fought the United States government to sustain the institution. It traces laws restricting slave trade, cites Lincoln’s stance, and notes a shift by later Republicans. The writer calls for freedom and flags renewed national unity.
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Times
Tais Wise Nem
Lebors
Phillips
Garrison
Free
Phillips Garrison” School
Republican Party
Democratic Party
United States
Abraham Lincoln
Old
Bourbon Party
Lex
Congress
Africa
Mason
Dixot
South
Peacocks and typhoid tales in a Galveston miscellany
A sprawling survey mixes Irish politics to boastful Americans, recalling Fenian tactics and a mayoral fireworks clash. It notes two tea steamers arriving after a 14 000 mile race, questions U S shipping revival, and ends with a testimonial about Brown's Iron Bitters praising renewed health and strength.
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Crowe
England
Dart
Brooklyn
United States
Tooley Street
Howell
Garfield
China
Charles B. Wayman
Eric
Book Agent Seeks Trade for Transit to San Antonio
A humorous scene unfolds at the Union Depot ticket window as a young man with a large book attempts to buy a ticket to San Antonio for ten dollars and fifteen cents, offering fifteen cents cash and trade in books. He touts Dr Whiffietree s Observations in Palestine as a seven volumed library.
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Union Depot
San Antonio
Tam
Galveston
Whiffietree
Palestine
Holy Land
Old Uncle Mose and a Frugal Farewell
Texas Siftings notes a sick day for Uncle Mose who asks only for cheap care. The doctor jokes about yesterday’s missed visit as Mose jokes about scraping together funds to reach heaven. A reflection on kindness and solitary heart journeys closes the piece.
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Texas
Mose
Japanese Nurses Stir Fashionable East Circles
Japanese nurses are in vogue in eastern fashionable circles and are said to provide complete satisfaction.
Politeness Opens Door to Fortune in Boston Tale
A Boston Traveler anecdote recounts an elderly lady who mentored a plain young clerk. He sought a business place, she backed him with credit and introductions, stocking his store with top goods. He later died a wealthy man, proving kindness and respect to elders can yield lasting rewards.
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Boston
Partnership Woes Hit Detroit Peanut Trade
An old market speaker in a Detroit Central Market tale warns of risky partnerships. He recalls a failed deal with Ossar White in roasted peanuts, a dispute over profits, alleged deceit, and a drastic turn that left him with losses, a legal struggle, and a six shilling claim, ending with a forceful remark on the potently risky venture.
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Inter Partnership
Ossar
Cresar
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Sullivan
Cot—Ton
Niger
John Brown
Harper's Ferry
New York
Gulf of Mexico
Washington
Tagtay
Jerry O'Donovan “Rossa
Roorbach
Herald
Galveston News
Puck
Nell
the Joker
Detroit
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