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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1863
Page
1
A mother recalls a son’s enlistment on a bright May morning as she watches the flag and drum. She hides her grief while urging him to act as his father would, and prays for the fallen and for the day they meet again in Heaven with Harry and Robby.
An immense Union gathering in Springfield attracted well over 100000 attendees, with estimates up to 150000. Speakers included Gov. Yates Gen. Oglesby J C Lagersoll Gen Prentiss and Senators Vrumball and Lane. Gov Yates hosted a grand levee that evening as cheers for the army and President ran high.
The article警says rebel Maury exposes Vallandigham as an antiwar agent and urges Ohio voters to choose Lincoln and defeat the Copperhead ticket in October. It argues the race tests loyalty versus treason, cites Vermont and California as progovernment, and calls for a large margin to crush rebellion and save the Union.
Correspondent reports 5 000 paroled soldiers at Camp Panor near Annapolis Md including men from Chancellorsville Winchester and Gettysburg The camp to house up to 7 000 officers and men will soon finish new barracks moral improvement libraries and debating societies aid society gifts strengthen Union resolve against Copperheads Vallandigham and Democratic leaders. J Wetmore Ohio agent visits with tokens and rations to boost morale
An Ohio writer proclaims a unique condiment called Ohio Ketchup. The method uses cucumbers onions salt mustard seed pepper and strong vinegar to ferment in a stone jar for three days before serving. The writer urges readers to try the recipe and promises lasting usefulness.
A cryptic line warns to shield oneself from anger, tumult, ill fame, and disruptive winds, suggesting a theme of caution against dangerous influences and crowds.
Gen Crittenden takes peaceful possession of Chattanooga at noon with rebels evacuting. Gen Wood assumes command. Rebel infantry largely gone with cavalry remaining briefly. Headquarters likely to move to Chattanooga tomorrow as retreating forces try to block passes and obstruct mountain routes. Weather remains warm and favorable for operations.
Special dispatch from Knoxville reports a decisive, bloodless victory after a 250 mile march. Rebels fled. London Bridge destroyed. East Tennessee fully in Union hands. Gen Burnside and Gen Carter addressed jubilant crowds promising protection and mercy to the people.
Col Saunders greeted by cheers as Col Gilbert becomes Military Governor and Gen Carter appointed Provost Marshal General of East Tennessee amid the welcome.
A Boston Journal report details nine sea torpedoes found buried between beach and new sap lines on Morris Island. Rebels used plunger devices to trigger explosions and casualties. Armaments included 300 pound Parrott guns and Greek fire shells. bombardment halted pending time fuses and weapon trials.
In a terse account the rebels show preference for greenbacks while expressing a strong aversion to bluebacks, indicating mixed currency attitudes amid ongoing conflict.
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