Mount Vernon visit recalls sacred Union ground in 1822
A correspondent from Washington describes Mount Vernon as a revered site during the rebellion with the Mount Vernon Association funding preservation. He recounts a May steamboat trip, notes the Arsenal and District Penitentiary nearby, and mentions the Mount Vernon estate remaining undisturbed amid war, while detailing other regional sights.
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Maryland
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Descriptions of Alexandria and Mount Vernon in wartime travel
A wartime observer recounts Alexandria eight miles from Washington on the Potomac. He notes intact harbor trade, slave pens, and Marshal House memories, then details Fort Washington on the Maryland shore, and finally visits Mount Vernon with plans to restore grounds while war disrupts progress.
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Ninth New York Cavalry
Mount Vernon
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Thagne
United States
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Thithar
Fourth of July Reflections And Press Tax Debates
A column recalls Independence Day crowds and poor attire while criticizing loud celebrations and slander. It notes a wish for better temperance and mentions the Register’s access issues, then shifts to Wisconsin press issues including tax list publication, legal advertising fees, and protections for printers.
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