A Washing Day Moral and Mary the Washer Woman
A woman recounts her stubborn resistance to a washerwoman and heat of egos until Sunday finds her conscience stirred. She recalls Mary the washer through a hard Monday and the sight of a fevered child and finally offers aid with oranges and a payment of twenty five cents, realizing wealth is measured by human kindness.
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Forney Sees Northern Splintering as Confederates Face Crumbling Coalition
In a letter to the Philadelphia Press, John W. Forney argues that Unionists will prevent a severe Confederate retreat by accepting a lesser defeat. He names Davis and Confederate leaders as doomed, notes distrust in the South, and predicts a bold move by Davis to save his cause amid mounting pressure and Union military power.
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The Puritan Soldiers
The Chicago Tribune notes a Southern paper’s disparaging view of Northern soldiers as Puritan descendants. It praises Cromwell’s army traits, discipline, and religious-military balance, comparing Civil War soldiers to Puritan regiments and predicting a future Virginia battle against their descendants.
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Governor Andrews Endorses Massachussetts War Stance
Governor Andrews of Massachusetts writes to Governor Walbridge supporting a large force against treason and urging continued war until absolute victory. he stresses unity in Massachusetts and loyalty to the national government. The letter echoes Washington's advice and condemns compromise.
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Prohibition of Proscription in Civil Service Reform
The piece argues against continued Democratic control of federal offices under Republican administrations. It compares Civil War era unity, calls for fair ministerial sharing, salaries fixed at $2000, and removal of proscriptions. It urges Republicans to insist on merit, oppose patronage, and demand Democrats concede equal staffing. It ends urging Federal war depositories to act justly.
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Embargo Debate and Southern Resolve in New Orleans
The Delta column argues Congress in Montgomery established embargo on cotton and produce to foreign markets via southern seaports. It notes limited Mexican trade, praises resistance to Northern blockade threats, and envisions abundant crops, vegetables, and a tense race relation scene with enslaved people eager to fight for their masters.
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Battle Amid Snow Foes and Murat's Charge Save Napoleon's Cause
Descriptions of a brutal winter battle where numbers exceed earlier, Russian forces decimate French divisions. Murat leads a dramatic cavalry charge driving through smoke and steel as Napoleon watches, the Old Guard forming a decisive counterattack. The scene ends with Murat’s fearless assault and praise for his leadership.
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Death of Senator Douglas Viewed in Washington
Correspondent reports Washington reaction to Senator Douglas illness and death in 1861. Emphasis on national sorrow, cabinet regard, and Douglas's role defending the Union amid Civil War tensions. Mentions his effort to prevent Southern votes for Breckinridge and preserve party cohesion.
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The Dying Words of Benator Douglas
The fragment describes Benator Douglas in a prolonged terminal illness. A caretaker recalls tending him at bedside with soft words and comfort as he asked for a final message or name. The text is incomplete, with garbled phrases and missing context.
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