Fragmented Virginia and Knoxville notes in 19th century column
A garbled Virginia county note mentions a jailed letter carrier, a missing Black child feared dead, and a court case about robbing registered letters. Also referenced are Vincent Whiteber of Pennsylvania and Governor Porter. Knoxville editor changes praised. Col Charlton Lee and Col Fleming highlighted. Channel and submarine railway talk echoed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert i. Mosby
Reba
Tle
Wee
Goochland County
Knoxville Tribune
Gol. Flemming Ins
Knoxville Democratic Daily
Trmaewx
Charlton Lee
Trmosa & Aus
Courer
Nashville Reporter RecallsWrial Voyage to Gallatin
A Nashville reporter accompanied Prof Kitgg on a wrial voyage from Nashville to Gallatin. The account describes high altitude, windy weather, and dramatic views as the balloon reached eight thousand feet. The party observed towns below and noted wheat fields and farmhouses as they traveled, with vivid impressions of landscapes and villages along the route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kitgg
Nashville
Gallatin
York
Balloderville
Vain
Wayne Hills and a Dream of New York
The poem-like reminiscence centers on Wayne New York and its surrounding landscape, contrasting dawn and memory with a lingering sense of place. It references General Grants and a letter from 1877 describing visits to Philadelphia Manchester and London with royal and civic receptions. It also touches on social history about Mrs Fitzherbert and the Prince of Wales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York World
Pihlacht
Wl Grant
Geo. W. Childs
Dean Ma Ciinns
Liverpool
London
Dad
Philadelphia
Mayeor
Prenent
Cites
Manchester
Leicester
Eine Offie
Wwe
Duke of Wellington
Pharres
Gineed
Gery
Singular royal scandal and libel case in early headlines
The fragment recounts a royal marriage dispute involving Mrs Pitaberbert and the Prince of Wales, with discussion of bigamy, church and parliament validity, and a libel trial over alleged letters to the Morning Post. It includes a court display of public opinion, and a speech by Hon. Leonard O Leynes in Mississippi mentioning Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hus
Fos
Phie
Dottie
Fiteherbert
Mia Witalortert
Elie
Lee
Hea of Commons
Prine of Wales
Mir
Rolle
Apubal
Laval
Rajia
Tulle
Box
Vin
Waites
Mix
Alia
Wriles
Prine
Caroling of
Bruteciel
Pheherbert
Iim
Earl Ituesenl
Walew
Fitahovehert
Tada
Lmist
Walow
Bark Hussell
Dstt
King’s Bones
Pethice
Walex Buil
Torence Morning Post
Pitaberbert
Sullelk
Joey
Duchy of Cornwall
Eure
Leandon O' Leynes
Dackson
Weningen
1St Tennessee
Xanie
Voyues
Twas
East
Tennessee
Wantaga
Dister Mountains
Boch
Smoky Mountains
Anetica
Willes
Ereen
Ellis
Yorrest
Hareos
Sol
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Goodnon
Dlube
Tepardt
Gewetys
Maine
Sorreapanile Wits
Son
Fneshay
Goel
Loscolin
Vincent Witeber
Pittaylvania
Virginia
Porter
Staub
Knoxville
Aridore
Memphis
Chattanooga
Richmond
Rtichmond
Bradley
Hany
Jimue
English Channel
Wrance
England
Ehull
Albott
Jul B. Cartiste
West Virginia
War Department
Gabriel
the Hills OF
Wayne
New York
Esenius Peat
Lille
Asia
Near
Nildatelt
Gen. Grants Ptlon
Los Pon
Uae
Crete
U.S. Guasa
Orleana Dermorat
Lionrge EV
de Hollees
Piteherbert
Ord
Maryland
Onl
California
Toe
Gere M
Prince of Wales
Baghatut
Mary Hin
George
Clarles Dunes Bos
Mra. Fitcherbert
le Martiage
Ehone
Gils
Fileherbert
Mins
Smith & Chapman Dealers
Ile
Itipoueel
Chapman
Bristel
H. A. Bickley
Undertaker
Weelly
Marion Foundry AN
Marlon, Smythe Co
Caatiey
Goo, Goodell & CO
Wee Me
Tri Nas Pen
Medical College
Tint
A Ae Daleht
Deiinge
Balee
Gilice
Small
Tuk
Hpeemss
Bevtas
T. M. King
DR. Dur
W.F Fowler
Greenville, Tenn
Teri
Medical
Pope
J. F. Hicks
Furl Street
Mati Ererint OE
RENN
VAL
We. Lowel Advertaomente Pramsiyyor A
Prayesssanel Corts
W. Ie. Vrmston
Byistat
Vea Tena
Ian Aihavian
J. S. Goorin
VolLteerine
Pula
Ailiee Hieistol
A. H. Blanchard
Bristol
Tow
Cinewit House
Wephington
Eve
Vanoe
Hrietel
Tenn
Cuan
VANGE
Us Te York
Goodson -Erintor
Tenis
County la Washingtone
Cote Howe Penn
Cumberland
Goodson
Sohn I. Burson
Atloney
Taw
Bristol, Tenn
WLM
Ite
Stroodteting Chantlen
Pyviayt Wironttun
Abigdon
Ikyiong
WPOM
Aneny
Lailey & McOreskey
Ttorneys
Solicitors
Bwietol, Tenn, & VA
Bitfivon
Washington Covntier
Nun Soult
Vins Wail
Beiter
Ville
Fruston
Abmemon, VA
Wautices
Wiebe Fratun
Iieerit Nauntion & Rie Af
Lee Mod
Fides
G. Aldergon
al Taw
Craetal Collie Agt
Tazewell G. U
Parewell
Bedoval
Abineda
Sy Eloadon
Bakers Bread
King Bloce
Sullins
Fenale College
Bristol. Va
Tonn
D. Keldis
Bruce
Klayewuuley
Marek Deriwasen
Jenne Diean
Allie
Phen
Ian Whart
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