I Survived a Confed Train Ride with Banjo and Feist
A first person narrative describes a perilous journey by train during the Civil War era. The narrator encounters a mix of Union and Confederate characters, a banjo playing Southerner, uneasy threats, and rough physical misadventures on the car ride. He exchanges remarks on war, loyalty, and humorous misidentifications while enduring mud, scuffles, and a chaotic station sequence. The tale ends with the narrator recounting a costly, memorable meal and wild reception.
ARTEMUS WARD Lays Toast To Liberty In Wandering Tale
A fragment from ARTEMUS WARD recounts a rustic episode with a sprightly toast to liberty and a dramatic reunion. The narrator recalls escaping danger, returning home, and sharing a black bottle with dramatic emotion, ending with a pledge about the Union and the goddess of Liberty.
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Stertlin
Natral
Goddess of
Liberty
Artemus Ward
Assassination of Col Ellsworth in Alexandria incident
Special to the Philadelphia Enquirer describes Ellsworth Zouaves landing at Alexandria before dawn, a flag of truce, and a deadly confrontation at a hotel where Ellsworth was killed by Jackson. Brownell killed Jackson in return fire, chaos followed, and soldiers mourned while urging readiness and self-discipline, with calls for proper footwear and endurance for volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Enquirer
Wasnixoros
Zousves
Baltimore
Mount Vernon
Alexandria
Virginia
Ellsworth
Sherman
U. S. Cavalry
Michigan
Long Bridge
Wne
Leverich
Seely
Ells- Afterdworth
Wisner
Dackson
Col. Ellsworth
Sams
Lieut. Wise
Mr. House
E. Brownell
Jackson
Brownell
Cosworth
Massachusetts Repuest and Aid Praised by Sixth Regiment
A private in the Sixth Regiment at Relay House writes that Massachusetts sent uniforms and rubber blankets and that soldiers bless the state for its aid. He notes the rainy day and their gratitude, promising no lack of courage in battle and Massachusetts’ lasting esteem among the troops.
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Massachusetts
Diplomat Joke Sparks Note on Charleston Interference
A representative of a Great Power met Mr. Seward as he left his room. The diplomat told a joke about a Charleston consular drill, prompting Seward to warn that foreign interference will be met with decisive action, recalling the exequator and ending cordial relations if pressure continues.
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Atgood
Washington
Pope
Alps
Cordilleras
Sierras
New York Courier and Euquirer
Mr. Seward
L Owly
Charleston
M Consul
Seward
Charles Teston
Atlantic
Baer
Mark Smith
Manly Policy and Far East News Highlight Lincoln Era
Morning Post reports President Linsein's two months in office pursuing a manly constitutional policy amid weak Congress and ongoing civil tensions. Also notes the Tycoon’s March marriage and a melodramatic tale of a Jackson Michigan minstrel dancer’s death, plus a quirky anecdote about a ferry and a theft ruse.
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Morning Post
Lincoln
Buchan
Charleston
Norfolk
Couls
Atlantic
Union Rally in Durango Calls for Proarmed Struggle
A Durango union meeting chaired by a local official appointed a trio to draft resolutions. Speakers included W Rebman Rev Smith and P Samuels, urging proarmed stances until the stars and stripes fly over the mill. The Bishop’s annual address discussed church constitution and national crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assox Marstizo
Dumayao
Durango
Oreon Township
W. Rebman
Mr. Smith
P. Samuels
Mersing
Raber Lev Peat
Teadee Davenport
Meters
Gigord
Judd Reed Morsing
Nee Powers
CIA Ei Biventon
Cra
Abisine
Otds
Resolutions of the Governor's Greys on Col. Killsworth death
At a Mead-Quarters meeting in Keokuk Iowa on May 26 1861 Capt F J Herrun chaired a committee report adopting resolutions denouncing the New York Fire Zouves charge and condemning the death of Col E B Killsworth. The unit pledges fidelity to a fraternal cause and vows vengeance if opportunity arises, requesting transmission of the resolutions to the states and papers.
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Governor's Greys
Mead-Qeart
Keokuk
Iowa
F. 3
Herrun
Whersa
Meade
Merron
E. B. Kllsworth
New York Fire
Exswrath
Rilwereeth
Kien
Cerssrrow
Hali-Mat
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Rion Montgomry
Ter Biddin Adoo
Jefferson D
Isawa
Jeff
Davis
Boure
Shakspeare
Thomas
Secesher
A. Ward
Benjamin
Secher
Pubuque Weekly ‘Times
Linsein
Jarasse
Dearn
Dick Surter
Johnnny Booker
Ibbard House
Simes
City News
Bastian
Mosey
Chicago Tribune of the Seas
Board of Trade
Order of Things
New York
New York Exchange
Coim
Minauker
E.L Tivenan 4 Co
Wisconsin
Ofber
Milwaukee
Marshall & Ilsdey
The
Dulaque Times
Theat
Theca Wu Benig
Ted A Oe
Sona
Isg
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