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No Sign Of Rebel Pirates
New York, Sept. 7.—The gunboat Juno, from Fernande, has arrived, and reports that a British ship arrived at the Island, June 17th, with a cargo of coal for the rebel…
Mishap Of The Steamer “Union”
It was only last week that we reported the safe arrival of the Federal Steamer "Union" after a protracted voyage from London, got without divers mishaps on her way, and…
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The Court and Haut Ton – May 21, 1842
HER MAJESTY'S BIRTHDAY. — Thursday being the day appointed for celebrating the birth of our beloved Sovereign, the morning was ushered in with the usual demonstrations of loyalty and attachment.…
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The Turkish Scribe
THE desire to communicate with friends at a distance is not crushed out, although the possibility of doing so is difficult in the extreme. With Americans, correspondence is a part…
Shanghai Seized; A Chinese Gun
Our last news comprised the capture of the city of Chapoo, a large place, carrying on an extensive trade with Japan; and we have now to announce further important successes.…
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Lager Bier Saloon, Berlin
However prominent lager bier saloons may be in our own large cities, they possess no importance so far as the room in which they are kept is concerned, the very…
Posted inBlack History US Civil War
The Battle of Honey Spring, Arkansas
CONDUCT OF THE NEGRO TROOPS. General Blunt in his official report of the battle of Honey Springs, Ark, says:—The First Kansas (colored) Regiment particularly distinguished themselves. They fought like veterans,…
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Are German Seaplanes Laying Mines?
Are German seaplanes engaged in laying mines or acting as supply columns to some of their U-boats?
The movements of Nazi planes over the North Sea during the last few days suggest that this may be the case and it is generally admitted both by naval and air experts that the plan is feasible.
New Islands Discovered
A NANTUCKET whaling vessel has discovered a new island in the South Pacific Ocean. It is situated about two hundred and fifty miles south of Desolation Island, and the ship…
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Blockade Runners To Be Tried
Forty-four prisoners were before the United States Marshal in New York yesterday charged with running the blockade at Mobile, on board the steamers Alice and Crescent. They were brought to…