Poem Fragments and Freight Notices Hint at Civil Strife and Routes
A rugged fragmentary text blends a martial verse about steadfast struggle with transit notices listing train routes and编号s. The poem urges enduring sacrifice while the freight and passenger lines reference “Lightning Express for Dunkirk” and other service labels.
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Warren
Corry
Philadelphia
Eiie
Baltimore
Erie
Lock Haven
Elmira
Wiliamsport
Cor
80Th
Market Sts
TR. Kingston, Jr
Phila
J.W. Reynolds
Eric
William Brown
H. H. Houston
TH. W. Gwinner
Phil’a Jos
B. Potts
Williamsport
Price of Blood and Despotism in 1863 Politics
Extracts from the Doylestown Democrat reveal harsh editorials against Abraham Lincoln and support for Woodward as a defender of constitutional liberty. The pieces attack Curtin, defend Johnson’s reconstruction, rail at tax burdens, and discuss tomb plans for Lincoln.
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Doylestown
Abraham Lincoln
America
Woodward
Pennsylvania
Curtin
Washington
Commonwealth
Philadelphia
Gooppy OLp Anun and the Civil War Settlement Debate
A wartime citizen urges readers to decide if postwar settlement should rest with the victor or the opposing side. The piece questions whether the war’s fruits are mere debt and bloodshed or the glory, power, and strength of the nation. A Nashville hospital scene recalls a wounded veteran losing an arm and affirming devotion to the Union.
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TPMIE
Lamb's
Goodwin's and
Johnsons Water
Ewart
Democratic Party
Johnson
Dphila
Olp
Anun
Nashville
Singer Sewing Machines Top Premiums at State Fair
The State Fair closes with Singer Sewing Machines winning first premiums in both family and manufacturing divisions. Despite strong rival competition from Wheeler & Wilson and Grover & Baker, practical tests favored Singer. The article notes Singer’s limited fair presence this year and mentions Howell Cobb’s alleged arrest for involvement in Andersonville atrocities.
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L. A. Pierce
Florence
Eewin Clark
East Street
Boss & Peavey
James Stedman’s
Finsv
Singer
Singer Co
Wheeler & Wilson
Grover & Baker, &c. G
Singer Machines
Growing anti bigamy movement in Utah threatens Brigham Young
In Utah a rising anti bigamy party gains strength and challenges Brigham Young. The government plans to test the sect's obedience to the law, and leaders of the bigamy faction reportedly tremble before an anticipated crackdown.
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Kar
Utah
Brigham Young
Two Roads from Dis World in Sable Orator Speech
A fragment presents a sable orator declaring two paths from this world. He contrasts a broad road to perdition with a narrow road to destruction. A listener quips taxes are tied to the wood.
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Perdition
Oder
Lesson From a Bridge Fisherman
A dejected youth watches anglers on a bridge and muses about fish, wishing for plenty. An old fisherman offers a deal to tend his line while he’s away, and returns to reward the effort with a lesson: seize opportunity and cast your own line.
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R. Breed
Warren
Lazer Street
Old Bridge
D. V. Stranahan
Front Street
Postoffice
C. L. Wessel & CO
Yankee Nations, &c
Bysecker Block
Ile
Tie
New York Union Nominations for State Tickets
The Syracuse nominating meeting produced the Union party slate: Secretary of State General Francis C. Barlow from New York. Controller Thomas IL Hillhouse of Ontario. Treasurer Colonel Howland of Duchess. Attorney General General John H. Martindale of Monroe. State Engineer J Platt Goodsell of Oneida. Canal Commissioner Robt C Dorn of Schenectady. Inspector of Prisons General Barnum of Onondaga. Clerk Henry Jones of Cattaraugus. Court of Appeals judges Ward Tlunt of Oneida and John K Porter of Albany.
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Union Party of New York
Syracuse
Francis C. Barlow
New York
Thomas IL. Hillhouse
Ontario
Colonel Howland
Duchess
John H. Martindale
Monroe
J. Platt Goodsell
Oneida
Robt. C. Dorn
Schenectady
Barnum
Onondaga
Court of Appeals
Henry Jones
Cattaraugus
Ward Tlunt
John K. Porter
Albany
General Grant's speeches grow longer and more noted
A Portland merchant in Montreal last Wednesday reports seeing John H. Surratt there while Gen Judson Kilpatrick has started campaigning for the Union gubernatorial candidate in New Jersey.
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General Grant
Portland
Montreal
John H. Surratt
Judson Kilpatrick
New Jersey
Monument talk of Join Brown birthplace in Torrin Conn
Extra Billy Smith returned home without filing a pardon petition. A monument to Join Brown is being discussed in Torrin Connecticut, where he was born.
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J. B. Russell
Tidioute
Billy Smith
Join Brown
Nm Torrin
Conn
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Aeene SA
J. Inman
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Axtfll, Davis & CO
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Youngsville
Warren Co
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Water Street
Carver House
Warren, Ta
McKean
Potter, Elk
Cameron Counties
Farlton B. Curtis
WM. W. Wilbur
J. I. Mitchell & CO
Mitchell
WH. A. Jamieson
E. M. Pierce
D. Titus
U. S
Great Britian
Watson & Davis
2D St
Wm. W. Hazeltine
Johnson’s Exchange
E. T. Hazeltine
Carver Slouse
Hickory and
Water Streets
Warren County
M. W. Hull
J. B. Wall
Culbertson, Bowman & CO
Chase Osgood
Sheffield
Charles Dinsmoor
Scofield
Parmlee & Henry
Brown & Mkelvy
Ofice
Liberty Street
G. W. Scofield
WM. D. Brown
M’kelvy
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Second Street
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J. R. Clark
L. B. Mintonye
P. J. Trushel & CO
Warren Pa
Randall's Drug Store
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Joseph Brown
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Jyouse
Greenland Brothers
George Ball
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O. H. Hunter
J. Sager
James’ Block
Philadelphia and Erie Rail Road
City of
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Pennsylvania Railroad Company
G. W. Bryant
Great Western
Akron
Meadville
Salamanca
Salamaua
Bae
Erie Railway
Philadelphia and
Erie and
Oil Creek
Greenville
Pittsburg
Warren, C
Cleveland and Mahoning Railway
Ravenna
Cleveland and Pittsburg Railway
Cleveland
Zanesville and Cincinnati
H. F. Sweetser
Meadville,a
Latramanda
Goody West
Lightning Express
Dunkirk
Wey Adits
Way Freight
Gee Wee
S Ewes
N. Y
Steamboat Express
Cincinnati Express
H. Riddle
Buffalo and Erie Railroad
Cincinnati
Buffalo
Toledo
J. Lewis Grant
Oil Creek Railroad
Sitaeeer
Coury
Philadelphia & Erie Railroad
Lake Shore
Atlantic & Great Western
Philadelphia & Erie
Frank Thomson
A. C. Schnell
Girard
Sharon
Chirksville
Espyville
Center Road
Spring, Wells
Crosses
Variety 4
Hazeltine & CO
The
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L. D. Cleveland
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Lincoln
Monument Association
Springfield
Sa) Jourial
Union Party
President Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Louisiana
Missouri
Tennessee
Mississippi
Georgia
Alabama
York
Ordins
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Kanady
Nashby
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Perroteum
Nasny
Chaplain McCabe
Wee
Howell Cobb
Annersonville
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