Reminiscences of Governor Wise on James River trip
A Virginia Civil War reminiscence recounts Gov. Henry A. Wise aboard a steamer along the James River. The piece details Wise’s views on Union policy, emancipation, and postwar debt, plus anecdotes about fortifications, balloon reconnaissance, and local figures. It notes his defense of Virginia heritage, his quips on hangings, and a memorable exchange with a stranger who claimed to have hanged John Brown.
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The Devil He Was and Other Oddities in Speech
An old-time discussion mocks redundant pronoun use in English sermon phrasing. The speaker, citing a text from First Peter, explores who the devil was and his actions with humorous examples of awkward historic speech.
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Lord Chesterfield and Voltaire at a French ball
The tale recounts Voltaire and Lord Chesterfield at a Paris ball where a witty exchange about ladies beauty unfolds. Later in London Voltaire shares a dinner with a painted debutante, prompting Chesterfield to warn him against being captured by an English beauty under French guises.
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Humble Greeting Between Former Enemies at Camp Meeting
A tale describes two neighbors once angry with each other becoming very irritated by the quarrel. One neighbor, converted at a camp meeting, extended his hand to his former foe and asked, How do you do, Kemp. I am humble enough to shake hands with a dag.
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Restoration of Senator Gerden of Usorgia
A representative of the Atlanta Journal reports on Senator Gordon Winded reaching home after Washington talks. The interview notes Grant’s potential third-term bid and Democratic prospects, with emphasis on party unity, reform rottenness, and possible nominees Thurman, Hendricks, Hancock, Morgan, and Pendleton.
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Burial notice for Farmers and Mechanics Bank founder
A damaged clipping provides a burial notice for a bank founder linked to the Farmers and Mechanics Bank, with sparse readable details including a likely date in June and a city reference. The text is fragmented and certain names or places are unclear.
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