Longstreet Attacks Confederate Leadership in New Book
General James Longstreet, visiting Philadelphia to discuss his forthcoming book, harshly criticizes prominent Confederate leaders including Robert E. Lee. He claims Lee was a poor commander and alleges the South would have won at Gettysburg with different leadership under Joe Johnston.
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Campaign Prospect Hints at Battle for Jersey Field
Theority Cabilitate Campbell frames prospects as favorable for the Jersey field battle. Griggs of the Republican host remains confident of victory, saying the party is united and well positioned to win. The opposing side criticizes mismanagement in courts and legislative affairs. A U.S. Senate candidate favors the single gold standard.
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Irish and political notes mix in a 19th century column
A jumble of opinion from Senator Hill and Warner Miller on party support and election strength follows a humorous Irish anecdote. The piece blends Civil War references with personal schooling tales and a dramatic escape discussion. It mentions Gettysburg Meade Johnston Davis Lee Grant and a Petersburg rescue anecdote.
Silk Sale Ad Promises Wide Wool Cloth at Low Prices
A newspaper ad promotes a Monday sale on 46 inch wide All-Wool Assabet Plaid cloths and assorted silks. It highlights pieces in Evening Shades India Silks, waist silks, and striped fabrics with yard prices listed at 39c 49c 69c and 72c, urging buyers to visit for selection.
Fourth Floor Inducements and Utensil Ad Trio
An old advertisement notes bargains on kitchenware including Buffalo Steam Eye Poachers at 49¢ and improved Perfection Cake Pans with a claim that delicate cakes release easily. The misspelled copy hints at a retail page listing multiple cheap items and pan features.
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Veteran General Mahone and a writer’s war memoir hue
The narrative recalls Gen. Mahone as a capable engineer and steadfast defender in Virginia, praising his honesty and patriotism while noting political clashes with Republicans. It also details an author’s late-life project to publish a war book, delays from fire and illness, and Longstreet’s frailty and Republican leanings. A humorous Victorian-era exchange closes the excerpt.
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