Civil War 1862 End-Year Review Highlights
A 1862 year-end war roundup notes Union setbacks at Vicksburg and Murfreesboro, Confederate raids from Stuart through Virginia, Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation, and shifts in control along the Mississippi, Texas ports, and western theater. It cites naval losses, fort raids, and evolving strategic positions.
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Sher
Vicksburg
Miss
Yazoo
Carter
Watauga
East Tennessee and Virginia
J. F. B. Stuart
Richmond
Occoquan
Dumfries
Annandale
Monitor
Cape Hatteras
Stone River
Murfreesboro
Tenn
General Rosecrans
Bragg
Parker’s Cross Roads
Tern
Col
C. L. Dunham
General Forrest
Sullivan
Forrest
Loyal States
Grant
General Banks
New Orleans
Port Hudson
Mississippi River
Tennessee
Sherman
Chickasaw Bayou
Burnside
Stonewall Jackson
Richard
Senate
West Nia
Virginia
Orthern
Rosecrans
Pemberton
Stuart
New York
Maine
Galveston
Houston
Houston Telegraph
Hoskins
Lebanon
Morgan
William Gwin
United States
Benton
J. Sewell Reid
California
Massachusetts
San Francisco
Washburne
Helena
Ark
la Grange
Jones
Moorefield
John J. McNeill
Imboden’s Rangers
Hardy County
Department of the Gulf
Nineteenth Army Corps
N. P. Banks
Avenger
Jupiter Inlet
W. B. Cushing
Home
Little River
North Carolina
R. H. Milroy
Winchester
Kingston
N. C
Foster
W. G. Chapman
Creation Week and Genesis 1 Discussed by Bible Study Group
The piece explains Genesis 1 as a seven day creation with a Millennium length for the seventh day. It links Divine energy, a preexisting earth, and a canopy theory to explain light, vegetation, and fossil evidence alongside evolution. It cites Hebrews 3 8 2 Peter 3 8 John 8 56 and cites the 49 000 year timeline.
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R. V
Adam
Scrip Dane
Ture
Christ
Saturn
Jupiter
Eve
The Rise and Fall of Colonel Blood in London
A historical portrait of Colonel Thomas Blood born c.1628 in Ireland. He led daring schemes against royal jewels in the Tower of London, nearly executed Ormond, and briefly escaped fate before a royal pardon. Blood gained influence at Charles II’s court, then fell from grace amid blackmail accusations and died in August 1680 awaiting trial.
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Wilde
Thomas Blood
Blood Fortune
Ireland
Charles of
England
Oliver Cromwell
Blood
Charles II
Dublin Castle
Duke of Ormond
Holland
Ormond
London
Tyburn Hill
Tower of London
Edwards
Duke of
Buckingham
Charles
Christmas tree chaos with a dog and missing gifts
At a camp Christmas tree a stranger gifts a dog to a minister and Caleb Huff. The dog attacks the tree as the crowd struggles to remove presents. Huff is revealed as the dog’s owner and, after comic mishaps, the gifts are salvaged and the tree left standing.
The Negligee as a Fashion Staple for Women
The piece argues that the negligee is here to stay as a luxurious and comfortable garment. It highlights silk and crepe varieties, black accents, sailor collars, and satin touches, detailing trims like soutache and lace buttons. It notes two negligee styles, kimono and empire high waist, and suggests they fit into trousseaus and gifts.
Literary gig sparks old Washington talk
In a clipped exchange, a nephew asks about a son in Washington. Uncle Jim responds with a wry note that the boy has a literary job, hinting at desk duties and daily routines in a Capitol city workplace.
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Washington
Jim
Ian B. Ma
The Tale of a Xmas Gift The First Xmas Tree
Mr Plummer gives a Christmas tree to his friend Caleb Huff in a tale where the earliest tree becomes a cautionary symbol about holiday gifts and their unexpected consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Plummer
Harley Brown
Harley
Caleb Huff
Dan
Caleb
Automatic Window Shade Duster Aids Daily Cleaning
A Canadian inventor offers an automatic duster built into the roller of window shades. As the shade moves up or down the device wipes the surface on the portion passing over the roller, keeping white shades clean and extending their usefulness. The idea requires no extra effort from the user and suits daily use, as noted by the Washington Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Star
Clothespin Apron Instructions from Miss A C
Instructions describe a clothespin apron using three fourths of a yard of gingham denim or ticking. Cut double, form curved pocket tops, bind pockets and edges, add a band with button and buttonhole, and set waistband to nine inches.
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A, C
Repair Your Turkish Rug with Darning Wool
If you own a Turkish rug or mat do not let it wear into holes seek an upholsterer and obtain a small bundle of wool and a fine needle. Darn weak spots on the rug matching the wool as closely as possible using careful stitching.
Stockings Tested with Par Affine for Longer Wear
A prewear rub of par affine on sock soles reportedly extends longevity. The practice involves applying the solution before first use to reduce wear and potential thinning of fabric. The claim suggests improved durability for everyday hosiery.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lincoln
Norfolk
Beaufort
D. C
Boston
Tremont Temple
Tex
May Tudor
Harriet Lane
Westfield
Renshaw
Richard Yeadon
Charleston
Davis
Benjamin F. Butler
Hurlbut
The
Memphis
Magruder
Clarkesville
McClernan
Mississippi
Port Arkansas
Arkansas River
Little Rock
Y Taberna
Nacle
Blackguards
the Press Publishing Co
the New York World
Colonel Blood
Sis
Lis
Plummer
Ghost Gulch
Sinclairville
Forty Red
Dominie
Cer
Cale
Pisa
Mr. Huff
Dorg
Hiis
Dory
South Fork
Dan Bannock
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