Captain Ross Outlaw Trail Ends in Alexandria
In August 1865 the outlaw Ross, former guerrilla captain, refused the oath and led raids in Louisiana. Texas sergeant Murray lured him into a trap, captured him in a swamp, and brought him to Alexandria for execution after a prolonged pursuit and daring rescue attempt. The outlaw was hanged, ending his bid for plunder and defiance.
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Corsright
Charles B. Lewis
West
Kirby Smith
Louisiana
Arkansas
Texas
Alexandria
Sheridan
Ross
Davis
Murray
Texas Infantry
Catahoula Lake
Etiquette on Speaking of Husbands in Society
Harper's Bazaar notes refined social usage requires wives to refer to husbands by formal terms or official titles in public and social settings. It contrasts rustic speech that uses generic pronouns with the proper respect shown by saying my husband or Mr. Jones. The piece links a wife’s language to a husband's dignity and social standing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tim
Mr. Smith
John
Jack
Jones
Harper’s Bazar
Discovery About Ocean Currents Marks Turning Point
Under Lieutenant Commander Richardson Clover the navy hydrographic office reports that wind and major ocean currents align with barometric pressure lines. This first official generalization allows wind direction prediction and advance warning of current changes, a discovery likely to elevate Clover to global fame and surprise European hydrographers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richardson Clover
Hydrographic Office of the Navy
Hydrographic Office
Clover
Europe
New York Commercial Advertiser
Elements of a Useful U S Citizen Prize Essay
The Anthropological Society of Washington offers a $150 prize for a 3,000 word essay on The Elements That Go to Make Up the Most Useful Citizen of the United States. The rate is 5 cents a word, a fair price, per the New York Sun. The elements listed include good sense honesty truthfulness industrious habits an active mind a firm will courage and knowledge with health and strength to do work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Anthropological Society of Washington
New York Sun
Gillott and Turner Pictures in the 1872 Sale
The Gillott collection sale of 1872 features a craved tale of pen maker Gillott and artist Turner. Turner demanded thirty thousand pounds for the Lot but refused a deal while allowing the penmaker to keep some paintings. Christie's later exhibited prized Turners amid a boom in British art collecting and commercial prosperity.
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Gillott
Leviathan
Turner
Gillett
Christie’s
Pactolus
British Isles
Radical Reform at Dartmouth Lecture
Professor Hardy recounts a serious clash with ethics and math about student attire. An undergraduate first wore wild cowhide boots and suspenders, then returned in full dress including a suit and boutonniere, prompting Hardy to emphasize the link between ethics and mathematics as evening attire clashed with practical work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dartmouth Club
Hardy
Mr. Hardy
Boston Herald
Alligator nests and Lord Granville losses recounted
The piece cites Hayden's Monthly on alligator nests resembling haycocks, detailing nest size, egg count, and maternal care. It also notes Lord Granville's Paris ambassadorship and a dramatic loss of $500,000 at Crockford's, leaving behind about 900,000 in cash.
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Dr. Lutzernburg
New Orléans
St. Petersburg
Harrison
Lord Granville
Paria
London
Crockford’s
White’s
Graham’s
Resigning From the Militia
A young man, after six weeks in the national guard, sought dismissal without state reasons. He learned officers accepted his request promptly, saying his aim was to be free after his best girl said uniform did not suit him. The report notes the sudden removal from rolls.
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Murray
Ross
Outlawn
Alexandria
Jack
Desperado
National Guard
Guard
New York
San
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