Washington serenade honors Gen James H Lane amid war policy debate
A large crowd in Washington celebrated Gen James H Lane returning from Missouri with a serenade and public ovation. The speech praised his antiwar stance and aggressive stance, while reflecting on slavery, politics, and loyalty amid Civil War tensions.
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Washington
James H. Lane
Kansas
Missouri
Owen Lovejoy
Illinois
Democratic Party
Congress
Republic
Warrah
Wilkes
Britain
Not Another War for Slavery and Bloodshed
A speaker argues against continuing the war to preserve slavery, asking how many widows and orphans must suffer and how much money must be spent. He recalls boyish fighting, cites Missouri events, and asserts enslaved people seek freedom, urging action to crush the rebellion and end slavery.
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Wes
Joe Darrah
Joe
South
Cotton
Kansas
Preat
Democratic Party
Missouri
Lyon
United States
Kansas Brigade
Port Royal
Beaufort
St Louis
John@ Fremont
Patien Vremont
Misouri
War Rhetoric on Slavery and Peace Ends With Exit
A Civil War era speaker denounces slavery as a core issue, urges removal of its causes, and proposes harsh remedies including separate homes for races and swift emancipation. He argues for a permanent peace by ending slavery and criticizes politicians for lacking a clear battle cry.
Beaver Dams battle recount by a wounded American
The narrator describes the Beaver Dams engagement on June 24 under heat and fire near two fields and a log cabin. After immersion in combat and a leg wound, he is captured with others, rescued by a wagon ride, whiskey sabotage by Indians, and eventual hospital in Kingston before transfer to jail.
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Isaac J. Barnard
Fort George
Wilkinson
Col Buerstler
M’chesney
Cal. Buerstler
Col D Boerstler
Jim Welsh
Jim
Voor
Ten Mile Creek
Kingston
Prioner
Beaver Dams
Secretary Seward’s warning on fortifying coasts urged
The article cites Secretary Seward’s circular to state governors urging immediate coastal fortification and harbor defenses. It notes Maine acted promptly and warns Pennsylvania and Philadelphia to protect approaches to the city as a new conflict with England unfolds. A resolution or bill is expected to appeal to governors soon in Seward’s spirit.
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Srwarn
England
Seward
Maine
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Cockney Passenger Presses Captain About Fogbound Route
On a steamer, a cockney passenger quips to the captain about starting a voyage as fog lingers. The captain notes stars are visible but states they are not headed in that direction. The dialogue captures a tense, humorous moment aboard the ship.
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Tony
Pilot
Christmas Eve in Linden Strasse Told by a Quiet Narrator
The narrator recalls a ducal capital home where Bernhard, his wife Ermingarde, and their three rosy sons await Christmas. The children request a rocking horse a fairy tale book and sugar plums in a letter to Christ-kindchen. A noble Countess finds the note and considers guiding the family. Their modest means tempt them to seek small gifts while a day of street scenes and a poignant lesson unfolds.
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Bernhard
Ermingarde
Christ-kindchen
Paul
Herman
Heinrich
Christkindchen
Papal
Linden Strasse
Pau
Terwann
Litre Peet
Government Square
Grand Duke Lovg
Victoire
Fair Lady
Frmingarde
Christ-kindeben
Ermiegarde
Daas
Birmingarde
Peril
Chrigtkindeben
Work is your Bar
The text accuses a man of associating with bad boys and smoking cigars while using coarse language. It warns a friend to not confine themselves to work and ledger and urges parental restraint to prevent sorrow in the household. It suggests teachers can help but emphasizes personal responsibility.
A Harn Stint for 718 CHEWER OF the Cup
A humorous note from the Michigan Temperance Journal contemplates a fifty year habit of chewing two inches of solid plug daily. If continued, the total would reach 6,366 feet of tobacco, a mile and a quarter in length, costly at 1091 dollars to chew.
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