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Illustration of Ashton Hall
Posted inLocal Histories Travelers' Tales

Nooks And Corners Of Old England – Ashton Hall, Lancashire

“A Douglas in his hall.”—SCOTT.

This fine baronial mansion, one of the seats of his Grace the Duke of Hamilton, is situated about three miles south of Lancaster, and therefore occupies a site which is associated with many memorable transactions in British history-ranging from the time when our rude forefathers “did battle” for their hearths and homes against the invading Romans, through the stirring days of the celebrated John o’ Gaunt, the bloody wars of the “Roses,” the troubles of the Commonwealth, and the misguided rebellion of the “Young Pretender.”

Reporting the Civil War banner (decorative purpose)
Posted inUS Civil War

The Favored Class In The Southern Confederacy

Gov. Letcher of Virginia, in his late Message advises that slaveholders be compensated for the loss of their slaves. He says:

Many cases of peculiar hardship, arising from the loss of slaves, have been brought to my attention, and much complaint has been made by the owners, in consequence of the fact that they have not received the value as provided for in this act. In several cases the only slave capable of field labor that the owner possessed, has been lost, and compensation not having been made, he has been unable to supply his place. If the value had been promptly paid, the hardship in such cases would have been greatly relieved. I invoke your early attention to this subject, of so much importance to our common constituents.

Illustration of Stepney Church, London
Posted inLocal Histories Religion & Spirituality

The Churches Of The Metropolis No. XV – Stepney Church

By those who delight in Mrs. Gore’s pleasant fancies, and participate in her delicate horrors of the undiscovered wilds of Bedford-square, we fear the subject of our present sketch will be voted in terra incognita; but as we have the bump of benevolence extensively developed, and have the good fortune to be versed in oriental lore and localities, we may mention that Stepney is situate in the east end of London, and comprises nearly the whole space between Mile-end-road and the river Thames from Whitechapel to Bow. This fine old church, one of the most ancient, indeed, in the metropolis, is well worthy a visit, and the densely-filled churchyard, perhaps, still more so to those who delight in grave pursuits. We would not by any means recommend too large a dose of Hervey, but we envy not the man who could spend an hour in this “silent city.

Photo of Prime Minister Tojo with his cabinet.
Posted inPolitics World War 2

Japan’s P.M. Talks War

“Nothing Can Stop Us”

NEW YORK, Oct. 26.—Tokio correspondent of the New York Times says that, addressing 200 higher officials at Osaka, the Japanese Prime Minister (General Tojo) said:—

“With the world environment changing so quickly, we cannot tell what is in store for us at any minute, but the Empire stands solemnly on the national policy which has been reiterated time and again.