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3 Men Devoured By Band of Wood Wolves
Port Arthur, Ont. — A great roving band of hungry timber wolves has devoured three men, according to reports sifting in today from the snow covered trails of the Sturgeon…
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February 17, 1861 – The Revenue Cutter Aiken Seized
Which was Seized by the Authorities of South Carolina. The seizure of this vessel, the property of the United States Government, by the authorities of South Carolina, created a marked…
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Curious Egyptian Relics
In the catalogue of rare books in possession of and for sale by John Camden Hotten, of London, we notice some Egyptian relics of rare value. There is a manuscript…
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February 16, 1861 – Dr. Channing’s Anti-Slavery and Love for the Union
An old letter from Rev Dr Channing to Mr Webster has recently been revived from its original publication by Mr W. in 1851, in which that truly Christian philanthropist and…
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Ghouls Steal Body
Tomb of Former Congressman William L. Scott Is Raided at Erie , PA. Woman’s Body is Stolen — Coffin of Mrs. Anna M. M’Collom, Relative of Family , Found Empty…
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Firing at Fort Sumter
Charleston, April 12, 1861—The firing has ceased for the night, but will be renewed at daylight in the morning, unless an attempt is made to reinforce the fort, which ample…
Pawnee off Cape Henry, April 10, 1861
U. S. STEAM SLOOP PAWNEE Off Cape Henry, April 10, 1861 To: Hon. GIDEON WELLES, Secretary of the Navy, Washington, D. C. SIR: I have the honor to inform the…
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Renewed Attempt to Launch the Leviathan
THE " LEVIATHAN " — A renewed attempt has been made this week to launch this vessel. The machinery used and the hydraulic apparatus had been greatly increased in strength, and instead…
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Wife Selling in France
There still exists, among even well-informed French people, a tradition that in England a husband commonly puts a halter around his wife’s neck, leads her to Smithfield, and sells her…
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February 15, 1861 – Southern Republic Formed
The new republic at the South has started off a little ahead of time. Jeff Davis of Mississippi, is chosen president and Alexander H. Stevens of Georgia, vice president. The…