Tag: 1861
Murder at the Junction: A Manchester Mystery Unfolds
In the sleepy town of Manchester, Vermont, a gruesome discovery was made on a fateful November evening in 1861. The lifeless body of Mr. J. ISI was found, with reports indicating that the victim had been brutally murdered. The circumstances surrounding the crime are as shrouded in mystery as the identity of the killer. The…
Tennessee Tavern Brawl: A Year’s Worth of Trouble
It’s been a year since the Athens Post first reported on the unruly behavior of Zyto Doolittle, a troublemaker who’s made a name for himself at the local taverns of Athens, Tennessee. Every payday, without fail, Doolittle would get drunk and start a fight, earning himself a year’s worth of trouble. Related Federal Cases Craig…
Slaver Unmasked: Fugitive Caught, Sentenced to Hard Labor
In a daring operation, the United States Marshal has apprehended a notorious slaver, bringing an end to a trail of deceit and exploitation that spanned the border. On January 1, 1861, the ‘Charlotte E’ lay was arrested at Pier 62, foot of Tenth Street, North River, on a warrant charging the captain’s involvement in the…
Governor Grabbed: South Carolina’s Secret Power Play
In a shocking move, the South Carolina Convention pulled the shutters on its public session on December 27, 1861, leaving the public in the dark about their dealings. But behind closed doors, the wheels were greased for a power grab by Governor Francis Pickens. Tenth-day proceedings had been mundane, with no ‘business of consequence’ transpiring.…
