The Life and Legacy of W. H. Seward in Public Honor
A 1865 tribute extols William H. Seward as a leading American statesman. The piece traces his rise from New York politics to national prominence, praising his moral steadiness and diplomatic skill. It notes his role in freeing Seymour and Mason and his influence during Lincoln’s era, presenting Seward as a towering figure in Republican leadership and foreign policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Marvilion, Clay
Webster
W. UL
Seward
Sherman
Goves
Ulle
Kherelouds
W. Ar. Seward
WLU
Plarrisin
United Tee
Ava
Harrison
Empire State
Fas
Henry Uliy
New York
Wesh
Silas Wright
Henry
Meg Lincoln
Lea
Luis
Miuke
Sidell W
Mason
England
Howe
Fries
W. Hi, Seward
Emigrant Route Debate in Skamania County Letter
A dated October letter from a prominent Skamania County gentleman argues against improved routes through the Cascade range to the Dalles. It contends roads cannot be made thoroughfares while territorial control rests with private interests and urges county and territorial action to secure public works and safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skutania
Jeter
Wind Mountain
Dalles
Cascade Portage
Eafmont
Kliekarnt
Schwinanin
Washington
Cresade
Coende
Monat Mel
Ried
Skamania County
Clark
Klickatat
OS. N. Company
Bowry Bindhohler
Mercer’s Enterprise Promises Farms for Sale Ad
A rough notice warns readers of Mr Winther’s farm sale advertisement. The message references bringing hundreds of females to the territory and includes scattered names and place references, with a call to attention by interested parties to the sale details and potential deeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer
Rerin
Tien
McDowell
Portland
Mr . Winther
Tris Farms
Obstruction claims after steamer Orizaba misrouted troops
The narrative argues the Orizaba faced shallow Willamette water and diverted troops to Portland then Vancouver. It questions navigation obstacles, noting pilots and depths of twenty four feet and potential savings to the government if soldiers had been landed at Vancouver rather than Portland.
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Orizaba
U.S
Willamette River
Portland
Columbia River
Firnad Tromp
United States
Iumbia
Vancouver
Willamette
Bud
Vaneouver
Ull
Portlare
Culuimbia
Turnball
Funnie Tromp
Tarahall
Cornet
Address on Territorial Judges and Local Governance in Washington
A Washington Territory discussion condemns appointing outsiders to territorial posts, urging that judges be locally chosen and present. The message argues that absence of official officers harms residents and calls for reform to ensure officials live among those they serve.
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Seattle
Erie
Atlantia
Wyeho
Walla Walla
Aehoe Hewitt
Italy
Moma
Russia
Asia
England
Austria
Avis
My By
Ise
Ireland
Hebrides
Toci
Lake
Europe
Washington Territory
Wortland
Cowes
Catholic Ladies Fair Supports Orphan Asylum
Local Catholic women held a three evening fair to raise funds for an orphan asylum. Attendees visited each night and viewed various sale items while consulting Madam Fortane for guidance. The event drew considerable participation and generous support from the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our City
Laronium
Pels
Fortane
Fortane, For the Sags of Twentetive Ceonte
Tebethes
Military promotions and dismissals affecting multiple regiments
Special orders from Colonel G Curry authorize promotion for 2d Lieutenant C Slobart to first lieutenant and rescind his discharge. Capt Bedes son reassigned as Assistant Quartermaster of Volunteers. Shiewt J Noble named successor. Other orders send Lieut C Porter to Cape Disappointment, replace duties at Fort Lapwai. Oregon, Vancouver muster out arrangements. California Infantry relief by 14th Infantry units. Fort Dalles muster out actions. and Capts Ross and Meevet Major Terry oversee transfers and mustering out across multiple companies.
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G. Curry
Coureer
C. Slobart Pereport
Bedete Son
J. Fi Noble
Tith Infantry
Cape Disappointment
FL O'Brien
Vth
Port Lapwaite
Ohegun Infantry
Fort Dalles
Fort Dalles To Be Mustered Out of Service, Captain and Brevet Colonel 8. Ross
14Th Infantry
Port Steilacoom
Oregon Infantry
Vancouver
California Infantry
Camp Carry
Lient
F. W. Terry
Our Wants. City business calls for a feed and provision store
The notice seeks a partner to open a feed and provision shop offering vegetables fruit flour butter cheese oats and mill feed for steady city demand. It argues a small investment could yield a remunerative permanent business and calls for a new hotel building in a central location to boost the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Koopera
Third Tecessary Improvement City
Clark County voters urged to meet on state formation and roads
An open call to Clark County residents to gather for a public discussion on county finances river road improvements and liquor license issues. The speaker vows faithful service, urges legislative prudence, and signals a future state government while praising agricultural enterprise and local governance.
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Clark
Calumps
Racine
Tom
Auvix Chan
Union and Confederate News Headlines Sweep Nation
Dispatches from New York to Columbia detail political shifts and pardons in the Union cause. Reports note Union majorities in Iowa and South Carolina moves on Davis pardon. Contending factions discuss Governor Perry and Senatorial prospects as districts realign.
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New York
South Carolina
Jeff. Davis
Executive Mansion
Alfred Hager
Wardlow
D. Aiken
Charlester
United States
Perry
Tribune
Columbus
Ohio
Uth
Naeheille
House of Representatives
Ton
Andrew Johan
Pittsburgh
Det
Pittsburg
Bens
the Tribune
Waalsington
Postoffice
News Congress
Detrail
Gh Ucm
Lester Fous Spangler
Preskleas Lagesin
Tel Tuinigas Island
Sept. Loch
Morudd
Raleigh
North Carolina
Uoiontenre Cutti Tenet al En Wwe
Tgis
Debates on social equality and Grant's Mexican policy
A piece from The Mexican Queen provides a dialogic stance on social equality contrasting white and black relations while asserting freedom of social choice. It also reports General Grant's views on Mexico, potential French withdrawal under Maximilian, and notes McClellan ordered Grant’s arrest without trial, amid cordial letters later exchanged.
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J. Mallinger Husing
New York
Mr. Ballin
Persoe
Fort Donelson
Grant
Condor
Ceorge B. McClellan
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W. Li. Feward
Homer
Fell
Mike Tole
S Hamania
Miliery
Dusineva
Womelindy Elae
D. J. Ametrong
Agai
Salem
Jurge Brineve
Pacific County
Moore
Olpmtin
M. EB
Hartford
Ier
Clark County
Oregon
Agriculturiet
Atlantic States
Barney Cu
Tin Tae
C. Switzler
Consola Hunt
Main Street
Italles
Cowlite
W. 1
Cod
Ny Nissen
Garriaun
Bastern
Iowa
Biong
Union
Inn
Quebec
Mexico
Maximilan
Regan
France
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