Abstract of Civil War era Acts and Personal Letter
A long scan lists numerous Civil War era acts approved by the president on April 10 1869 covering state readmission post reconstruction post roads land grants and judicial system amendments. It also includes joint resolutions on railroads boundaries and public works. The piece closes with a personal intimate letter from a man to a young girl named Fanny reflecting on growth, domestic economy, and future marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Baltimore and Potomac
District of Columbia
National Janction Railway Company
Aqueduct Bridge
Georgetown
Washington
Potomac
Eastern Branch
Senate
Washington City, &c
Mexico
Secretary of State
Commission
Freedman’s Hospitals
Indian Department
New Mexico
Amerrihans
Little Rock
Virginia
Texas
Congress
Alabama
United States Supreme Court
Central Pacific Railroad
California
Portland
Oregon
Iowa Northern Central
Salt Ste. Tlarie
Superior
Marquette
Capitol
Amonont Dée
Indiana
Ucab
Kentucky
Nebraska
Union Pacific Railway
Cascade Mountains
Waslington
Northern Pacific Railroad Company
Puget Sound
Portage Leka and
Lake Superior Ship Canal
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Central Pacific Railroad Company
Boston
Ogden
San Diego
Californ
North Carolina Mounted Infantry
James M. Miller
Joseph P. Fobal
Amander
United States Navy
Thirteenth Tennessee Cavalry
Blanton Duncan
District Court of Kentucky
Heintzelman
Benefits of Women’s Society on Young Men
The speaker argues that women’s society trains young men to respect others beyond themselves, countering selfish education. He notes men tend to seek personal desires, but exposure to women obliges ongoing attentiveness and respect, preferring virtue over billiards or tavern habits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob
Middlecombe
Brave Amberstburg woman saves shipwreck crew on Lake Erie
In a 1864 Lake Erie disaster the schooner Conductor struck near Long Point Island amid a brutal storm. Abigail Becker, alone on Amberstburg shore with her children, built a fire and used improvised signals to lure the frozen crew from the wreck. She waded through ice and surf to rescue Captain Hackett and his mates, carrying them to shore one by one until all were saved by her steadfast courage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Erie
John McLeod
Amberatburg
Detroit River
Port Dalhousie
Welland Canal
Hackett
Sea of the Woods
Long Point Island
Abigail Becker
Canada
Aly
Gail Becker
Providence
Tie
Captain Hackett
Long Point
Atlantic
Round Dances Debate Divides Old Dominion Press
The Old Dominion debates the propriety of round dances as the German mocks sensibilities. Richmond Whig quotes a lady urging maidens to resist perceived contamination and recall chivalric times when a touch on the fingers signified honor. The piece reflects public unease and echoes across society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Dominion
Richmond
Grevious
Ghostly tale and a Georgia furlough memory
A group of young friends share a ghost story told by Genie while recalling a last night at Uncle’s in Georgia. The narrator recounts a moving portrait, spectral visions, and a lesson about revenge from Tom and his father, set amid plantation talks and town memories.
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Savannah
Gorners
Massachusetts
Lan G
Georgia
Tom
Lia Wrath
Carla
Carrie
A. Todors
Carlo
Brown
Mr. Brown
Vance
Tim
Carly
Trown
Mr. Gleason
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Wooster Republican
Ohio
Hal
Lin Advance
Bova
Business Directory
L. R. Critchfield
Attorn'y AT Law
Wooster
Arcad
Eckels
Liggett 400
Sg. Righeron A. Waar
Richhbon & Wiley
Attorneys AT Law
Wayne
Wayne Co. National Bank
McSweeny & Parsons Attorneys AT Law
Jacoby Grone Brnck
Wooster, Ohia
D. H. Twomby, Paney AT Law
Woostick
Fice
Charles M. Dow
Waglox
Rocce Rouch & Yocum
akoapgMx Wollding
Up Stake
Lucian Adams
Léyi
J W. Roth
Apple CR Ik
County
Ane
McGlure
ATLA
Bliom
Tamers B. Taylor
Attorn
T Law
Notary Public Qontcsancer
Orrvillee
Urriog
A. J. Thomas
Ooty Orrios
South of Nations Bank
Op Starv
N.B
Adolnin
Noaoties
Rez
Ommon, Rex & Jones
Adaining
West Liberty
George Braunheck
East Liberty Street
Jos
Odun
Bonhewitz & Carr
Waorior
Atticeon Wearidoery Street
Gakns Weleer
JCS
Downing
Joslar OG
Weleer, Downing
GIVE
LAW
Wuartir
CHIO
Covr
Atom
J H. Downing
Wile Samile
John P. Jefy
Samplh & Jhffries
Deneys At Law
Wuuslek
Holmea
Ashi
Bouth-wes
J Georget
Cumbun
West Bale
Harley
Sulgeon Uffile
Johnson
Pew
Vawter
J. B. Bennett
Dantal
Ucleseou
Bara
Wovater
Dis
Robison & Whaver
Avs
Ansucisicn
Cuembalvkes Lok
Prattuoof
Uffios
Curger
Old R. Sia. Betauurth
Bia Wooster 2
John Lesman
Qernan Purshiran
Urevile
Wuueter
Hesler
Pentisf
Madveracichke
Gord
Huber
Zizsv
Els
Katdug
Tosbat
Giby Fe
Seuta
Otrdol
Woeter
Melorer
Fo Geren
Bareatt
Barker & Barrett
OPAN
NBA
Jose Pu
Wuveter
Wilson & Hart
Wilson
Fendeveo
Firestone
West Qwooul North
Yao
Bis Moore & Murray
WU Ister
UBIO
Far
Whuimed
Yelper
Casurwsy
Alice
DM Clark
M. D
Lin
Thease Discanca
J Clark
Berea
Bennewick
U. Hesidence
Bret Bo
Riberi
Wrard
Hoopland's
Hoofland
A. M. Jasmeau
Philadelphia
Leighty & Plage
Sra Johnson & Shields
Juha
Easton
Ladies’ Variety Store
Nell Fitch
Rett
Bex
Das Baker Ae
Woastan
Hoofland’s
Bitters
Germany
O. W. Woodward
Seeea
Prapabsura
Marah
Ged
Ww. Woodward
Jame
S Thompson
Supreme Court
Pertsnerraray
Joseph I. Kennard
Tenth Bay
Phiiede- da
Land
Qaation
Eared Roni
Pope Cna Bette
Arch Streey
Fidedolphia
Jacegort
Otras
Kimeetf
Alec
Erin
Iim
Donnelly, Rayl & CO
Aquila Wiley
Y. McCkay
West Salem
C Smith
Fredericksburg
HA Board OF School Examiners
Wayne County
Lays
Cpp
Bmith
L.cooke, L.cooke
SD Marsh
Kurty
Europe
Barrett
Hight
PASO
Brads
W. Won Ao
Ted Wil
Hortry
Hliscellaneos
Fanny
Mina
Pont
the Society OF Women
John G. Whittier
Leslie
Dow
Abe
Genie
Hso
Mother
Lnan
Mother Gard
Theo
Neil Bod
Neil
Aan
Lel ¢ Rey Ford
Henry Ward Beecher
Plymouth Church
Beecher
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