Negroes and Freedom Debate in United States Congress
Fragment discusses abolitionist views and the Civil War era politics in Congress. It references Frederick Douglass, emancipation, and calls for freedom with land for Black people, noting debates over reconstruction, union, and potential Confederate resistance. Mentions northern and southern tensions and policy measures shaping emancipation and national destiny.
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Cuba
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Confederate Ephems Excerpt Urges Armies Over Rebels
A fragmented pamphlet fragment argues for sweeping Union defeat through force and relief aid to loyal Savannah residents. It cites New York Chamber of Commerce hostility, calls for harsh action, and quotes a Madison letter advocating arming Black workers in the war effort. The text mixes anti Union rhetoric with pro war measures and extracts from letters dated 1780.
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New York
Savannah
Cor Arese
Liana
Walbridge
General Wetmore
Layland
France
United States
Walidge
Mimshall
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Watmore
England
Learning Later in Life: Notable Figures and Late Studies
The text cites Socrates at an extreme age learning real instruments and Greek. Plutarch starting Latin in his 70s to 80s. Boeady at 35 in polite literature becoming a Tuscan master. Dante and Petrarch named as peers. Spelman pursued sciences at 50s to 60s, Couvert reentered law in old age, Voltaire late to Latin Greek translation, and Dryden at 68 began translating the Iliad and writing anew.
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Dante
Petrarch
Humphrey Spelman
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Voltaire
Accorso
Dryden
North Carolina Senate Debates Soldier Wives and Emancipation
The North Carolina Senate on January 24 1865 debated bills allowing soldiers wives to contract debts and other reforms. Discussion covered arming slaves in the Confederate army, with supporters arguing for an engineer corps and labor use, while opponents warned of constitutional issues. A secret session followed as the chamber weighed measures on treason and war powers.
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Patton
Forlow
Traitors and Patriots in a Fractured Union
A Civil War era column, lamenting treachery while urging a betrayer to emerge. It contrasts Confederate resolve with calls for a prominent leader’s desertion, referencing Benedict Arnold and Judas Iscariot as moral benchmarks. The piece questions Georgia's status and hints at foreign influence within Union ranks.
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Lucifer
Jonah
Rome
Cataline
Benedict Arnold
Little
Assembly of Christ’s Disciples
Judas Iscariot
Confedera
Assembly Proceedings Describe Emancipation Policy Debates
The Senate and House advanced and amended public service measures including emancipation policy. A memorial from Rrleigh officials urged exemptions from militia duties. A secret session followed a report on asylum conditions, with Ashworth presenting outrages by the Home Guard and a five member committee authorized to investigate. A clerk bill passed its third reading after amendment, then the House adjourned.
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Confederate Notes and Army Loyalties Stir Households
A fragment from a Civil War era column laments slave owners and profiteers who seized notes meant to aid soldiers families. The writer condemns greed, urges resistance, and proclaims willingness to defend home and country against injustice. The piece reflects hardship faced by enlisted men and their dependents.
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Virginia Legislature Names Lee to Command Confederate Armies
Richmond Jan 24 The Legislature adopted a resolution urging Geo Lee be given command of all Confederate armies to boost efficiency and morale. The President replied Virginia regards Lee highly and would place him in command whenever feasible. Charleston Jan 22 28 All quiet. Mercors arrive and rail actions at Pocotaligo noted. Yankee force seen near Vardeeville.
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Jeln's Island
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Pocotaligo
Vardeeville
Confederate Congress Expels Foote from House
In Richmond January the Confederate House, after reviewing Foote's attempt to leave the Confederacy, expelled him for conduct unbecoming a member. The majority report justified Foote's arrest, but failed to secure the required two thirds. the minority report was rejected. The Senate met in secret session on the currency bill.
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Northern News War Timings and Markets Report
Northern papers note Blair's return to Richmond and a plan to appoint Commissioners at City Point. Amid war-ending expectations buyers sell at sacrifice while skeptics fear credulity. Gold opened on the 20th at 19914.
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