Venerable A. R. Thompson speaks at Charlestown Farewell
The eighty one year old Hon. A R Thompson delivered a Charlestown speech after the Farewell reading. The New York paper's praise noted the patriot’s ring of joy at a saved country. The era’s press debates execution horrors and political tensions.
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A. R. Thompson
Charlestown
New York
American Eagle
Bark Ariel Seized Then Released Amid West Africa Trade
A Providence bought bark Ariel was seized by a U S Deputy Marshal off Bristol Rhode Island while en route to Goree with a mixed cargo for West Africa. After Providence examination the bark was released. Procurement, delays, and costs strained the owners and merchants urging prudent enforcement and fair treatment.
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England
Africa
Peanuts, &Co
New York
Providence
Bok
Ariel
Boston
Goree
Bristol
R. I
U.S
Newport
Messrs
Rufus Greene & Co
Stevens
Belle
Monrovia
Late Southern papers report rebel Congress inaugurals at Richmond
The Richmond Congress opened August 18 with R M T Hunter elected President pro tem and Thomas Bocock named Speaker. Bocock blamed Federal corruption, while editors scramble to explain Donelson defeat. Other papers note Union successes, treasury estimates for specie, and a Scott County clash in Tennessee.
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N. Y. Herald
Richmond
Stevens
Senate
R.M. T. Hunter
Thomas 8Ocock
Bocock
Fort Donelson
New Orleans
Memphis
United States
Secretary of the Treasury
Knoxville
Tenn
Scott County
Enn
Surrender of Nashville Reported in Richmond
Prisoners say the steamer captain expected more captives at City Point. The group from Salisbury and Alabama were joined by others from Charleston and Columbia, including Col. Corcoran, with arrival anticipated Thursday or Friday. The Richmond officers listed include Coggswell, Lee, Wood, Revere, Bowman, Keller, Rockwood, Williams, Freeman, Greene, Harris, Hancock, Hull, Vassell, Wallace.
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M. Coggswell
N. Y
William R. Lee
Mass
A. M. Wood
Paul Revere
E. H. Revere
Henry Bowman
F. J. Keller
California
G. W. Rockwood
R. Williams
Indiana
T. C. Freeman
Virginia
J. B. Greene
Wm. Harris
B. F. Hancock
E. B. Hull
W. E. Merrill
Engineer Corps
W.B. Vassells
Devastating City Fire Levels Matthews Block Area
A massive blaze in Matthews's Block began between 1 and 10 o'clock at Commercial and Clark streets, spreading via northwest winds to Sargent's wharf and Eastern avenue. Structures including Gove & Co oil works, Bryan's rigging, Bowen's shipping office, liquor shops, and the Free Church for Sailors were destroyed, with two million dollars in property lost and at least one death feared. Firefighter Reuben Hanaford died, while Samuel A. Green was injured. many occupants could not be identified.
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Matthews
Commercial
Clark Streets
North Street
John Gove & Co
Bryan
John Bowen
G. F. Boyce
Barney Ford
J. Campbell
Commercial Street
Sargent’s Wharf
Nathan Matthews
Mr Matthews
J. Buckley
Eastern Avenue
Ferry Landing
Eastern Avenue Hotel
Winton Destroyed as Troops Withdraw Across River
Richmond Dispatch reports Capt. Nicholas of Petersburg Artillery shelled out of Winton after seven Union steamers passed up the Chowan. Nicholas' horse was shot and two men wounded. Winton in ashes as troops retire to Murfreesboro. A bitter Richmond Whig item criticizes Davis and cites rumors of Savannah surrender.
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Chowan
Winton
Bartmerer
Fes
Richmond
Murfreesboro
C. H. Foster
Arkansas
Fort Smith
Clarksville
Price
Herbert
Sugar Creek
Benton County
Albert Pike
Richmond Whig
Davis
Jeff. Davis
Savannah
Essex gunboat to be enlarged and repaired in river yard
The gunboat Essex arrived from Cairo and will be lengthened by 50 feet and thoroughly repaired. Capt. Porter, wounded in the incident, is recovering and expected back on duty soon. Fort Donelson reports quiet as Clarksville civilians receive Foote proclamation assuring protection while surrendering military stores. Nashville papers note river bluffs to be undermined to obstruct our gunboats.
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C. F. St
Smith
McClernand
Wallace
U.S. Grant
Savannah
Skidaway
Wall’s Cut
Fort Jackson
Fort Pulaski
Venus Point
Str. Louis
Essex
Cairo
Porter
Carro
Fes
Fort Donclson
Clarksville
Cumberland
Commodore Foote
Cave Johnson
Wisdom
Andrew H. Foote
Nashville
Cumberland River
Fire Rages As Hotel Burns And Grain Store Explodes
Reporters describe a night of ruin as a hotel building collapses while a grain store burns. A 26 year old man Hanaford died likely from suffocation. his body taken to Harbor Police Station. A stranger’s body not yet recovered. Firefighters faced dangerous wind and exposure as hundreds watch the blaze.
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Hanaford
Harbor
Union Army Orders on Conduct and Civil Authority in Tennessee
General orders from the Missouri Department dated February 23 1862 urge officers to preserve good order as troops advance into Tennessee and the South. They demand restoration of the Union, prohibit pillaging, stress civil courts for slave matters, noncombatant protection, limited forced contributions, and strict enforcement with readings at regimental heads.
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North End
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Lord Lyons
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Fort Donelson
G. W. Culiom
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Fort Henry
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Foote
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Wilmot
Board of Colonization
Philadelphia
Haviti
Wilkinson
Minnesota
St. Paul
Lake Superior
Grimes
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District of Columbia
King
Missouri
Secretary of War
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Norr
Housie
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House of Representatives
Halleck
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Cox
Ohio
Military Committee
Conkling
Military Department
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Illinois
Kellogg
House
Shellaberger
St. Louis
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W. H. McLean
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Hose 5
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Cambridge
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Clement M. Butler
D. B
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Summer Street
Ticknor & Fields’s
Figaro Cigars
A. Richards
Washington Street
Regalia
Ths
Ata
C. A. Richards
Hetail
John E. M. Gilley
Old State House
TuThie Taite
HAIN
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Bar ‘Cristadoro
Astor House
Cristadora
Weeks & Potter
Spring Lane
Bostor
Pms
Combe OF Christ
Earth
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Casfet
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Berton
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Aumerice
Susie Sarren
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Jara
Woollen
Belgium
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Norway
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Reed, Gardner & CO
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Neo
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Belay al
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Custom Department
George W. Simmons & CO
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Ng Steamers
J. M. Beebe & CO
Beebe & CO
Reat Veiety
M. Beebe & CO
Eieces
Upham, Tucker & CO
Milk Street
Lindsay
Chittick & CO
Park Place
ROBT
Lindsay & CO
Hazelton & Sheppard’s
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U. S
New York Weekly
Ccc
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Canada Club
City
Greta Edness
Baltimore
Baltimore Street
5Th New York Regiment
Mr Bright
Morton
James A. Wright
Jesse D. Bright
Columbus
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Republican
Cairo Dispatch
S. H. Gookin & CO
Devonshire Street
Ackage
Kentucky
Hersey
Frothingham & CO
S. H. Pearce & CO
COBRA
Calcutta
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