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Newspaper

Aurora Commercial

Location

Aurora, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1863

Page

2

Advertising Agents and Subscription Receivers Named

The Aurora Commercial lists agents for advertising and subscriptions in New York Boston Cincinnati and Dillsborough. S. M. Perrenceren & Co. handle ads at low rates in New York and Boston. S. H. Parvin receives subscriptions in Cincinnati. Amnon Rose oversees toll gate payments on the Dillsborough turnpike and Joan A. Wymann handles subscriptions there.

S. M. Perrencren& ‘Cos Park Row New York State. Street Boston Aurora.Commercial S. H. Parvin West Fourth Street Cincinnati Amnon Rose Dillsborough Aurora Joan A. Wymann

Siege of Cincinnati history and Civil War notices

A February issue highlights The Siege of Cincinnati and includes poems, sketches, and essays from Ticknor Fields. Washington dispatches report paymasters advancing to the Army of the Potomac, with arrears soon settled. Reports of a fatal Zanesville market house collapse follow. Nebraska Nevada and Colorado likely to enter the Union as states. Col. John H. Franquiar named Military Commandant at Indianapolis. Memphis earthquake tremor noted. Indiana regiment officers adopt Unionist resolutions and funding stance. Minor enlistment, perjury risks, and penitentiary service proposed. Missouri guerrilla savagery reported, with threats to Union women. New homestead law grants 100 acres for fifteen dollars starting Jan 1.

Our Army Correspondence From Indiana Volunteers Ill News

From the 68th Indiana Volunteers marching from Louisville to Nashville via Smithland Dover Clarksville and Rosecrans line. Reports include snow at Clarksville, scarce cargo, a growing fleet, and hopes to reach Nashville while awaiting news from Vicksburg and Sherman. DEARBORN signs off with furloughs and longing for the Commercial.

Liz Tenn Indiana Louisville Portland Nashville J. Wayne Horizon Ft. Wayne Hoosierland Smithland Cincinnati Sherman Vicksburgh Dover Clarksville Bruce Rosecrans Dearborn

Six thousand captured and strong defense at fort entry noted

The report cites six thousand eight hundred prisoners and eighty wounded. The 16th regiment suffered severely with eight killed and sixty eight wounded while Co. E had three slightly wounded. Generals and officers are praised for their conduct and hospital service. Major Jelley of the 83d is badly wounded and has lost an eye.

Whiteford Joseph. Weaver Balley Gatch Terrill Stevenson Jordan Tye Burbridge Lucas Orr Redfield Davis Co. C 83.4 GanMesr P. S Jelley 83D Churchill Garland Virginia James S. Jelley Indiana Memphis D. A 16Th Richmond Jeff. Davis

Emancipation Proclamation Praised Amid Civil War Reflections

A Virginia era correspondent extols Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation aligning with King David's mercy. The piece cites Old Testament parallels, urges emancipation as policy, and notes wartime exchanges and Arkansas Post actions including Indiana regiments capturing prisoners and recapturing materiel.

Indiana School Fund Totals and Perpetual Trust Note

The article outlines Indiana school funds, detailing the Congressional township fund of 2 113 941 dollars and the common school fund of 3 932 712 dollars, together 6 046 655 dollars, described as a perpetual fund with income devoted to support of common schools. It notes favorable comparisons with other states and includes a string of miscellaneous items.

Indiana Congressional Township School Fund Common School Fund Congressional Townships

Billy Wilsons Zouaves at Baton Rouge Prison Break

A New Orleans correspondent recounts Billy Wilsons Zouaves once formed from Five Points ruffians who proved capable fighters. Upon reaching Baton Rouge they escaped the guard at the State Prison, broke in and celebrated, declaring they were home.

New Orleans Billy Wilson Zouaves Thelves Baton Rouge

Beautiful pictorial paper offered free

A decorative pictorial paper devoted entirely to the subject will be sent gratis. The publication promises attractive illustrations and informative content at no cost to recipients.

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