A London Detective Observes a Surprising Prison Shave Scene
An American visitor in a London prison recalls strict order and security. A mechanic-prisoner confesses love for his wife and child while seeking punishment, then faces a dramatic escape attempt thwarted by a razor and a clever ruse. The warden's response follows, and later a story of a sailor prisoner ends with a poignant choice near release.
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Infernal Machines and Fortifications Reported Near Rebel Works
A Chicago Times dispatch describes rebel fortifications along a river, noting high bluffs and mined approaches. Detectives uncover buried infernal machines in earth cavities, with casks, batteries, and wire networks poised to explode. countermeasures have prevented damage. The piece also mentions widespread mortgagor debt in a county and Robert E. Lee cited as Confederate commander in chief.
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Potter's Homestead Bill Passes Amid Public Lands Debate
In the House remarks by Mr Potter defend a homestead policy granting 160 acres to settlers including soldiers and citizens. The bill aims to curb land speculation, encourage immigration, and expand public land for family farms, despite opposition from land monopoly advocates. The bill passed after amendments, with 107 yeas and 14 nays.
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Judicial Elections Loom in Fourth and Sixth Circuits
The Fourth Circuit includes Sheboygan Manitowoc Fond du Lac Calumet and Kewaunee counties with incumbent David Taylo facing several challengers. In the Sixth Circuit La Crosse and Bad Ax and other counties vote as well with incumbent George Gale seeking re election. Tra B Mecemore and Senator Flint are named candidates in respective districts. Analysts deem the outcome doubtful but lean toward Flint success.
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The Two New War Vessels and Roanoke Saga Amid War News
The article details the iron clad gunboat Mystic under construction at Greenpoint, its specs, armament plan, and design features. It also describes the frigate at Philadelphia Cramp shipyard with armor plates, engines, and expected tonnage, plus notes on the Roanoke expedition, a North Carolina coast action, and political indictments of state officials.
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