Paris News Roundup and Market Notes Reflect a Turbulent Era
Reported in Paris and London, a Charleston gentleman fined 1500 francs for knocking an Englishman down over a Confederate remark. Potomac troops short on tobacco as sutlers depart. Speke and Grant lauded by the Geographical Society of England for Nile discovery with a young Equatorian boy attendee. Piedmont gossip, a Puebla flourish in Paris, and a cabinet minister’s wife's elopement circulate amid royal entertainments. Markets show foreign stocks strong yet cautiously steady with Liverpool and London prices given.
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War notes and social tidbits from the Union side
Private dispatches report the Pennsylvania Railroad fully resumes freight and passenger service with no disruption. Captain Bigelow of the Ninth Massachusetts Battery earns fresh laurels after bold actions at Malvern Hills and Thursday’s engagement. A charmingly vocal lady laments a bronchial loss, Quilp’s jibe notes her speaking eyes. The Massachusetts Second loses 144 men in recent battles. rebel prisoners dub Gettysburg as Lee’s slaughter pen. Lieut. Col. Merriam and Capt. Amory of the 16th Massachusetts are wounded at Gettysburg and reach Baltimore. Turner’s Tivoli drawing sells for 1800 guineas in London. Mrs Meade is serenaded in Philadelphia with the mayor present. Solomon Sturgis, Chicago’s wealthiest man, passes through Chicago en route to Hartford Asylum, having earned a million in the war’s first year. Richmond Enquirer remains ignorant of Lee’s defeat and suggests burning Philadelphia, asserting it would not match the value of enslaved people lost to the rebels.
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Vicksburg Surrender Ignites Nationwide Jubilation
The telegrams from Washington and New York confirm Union victory at Vicksburg on July 4. Bells ring across Portland and Dover as cities celebrate with salutes, illuminations, and large crowds cheering Meade, Grant, and the army of the Potomac. Public meetings and speeches praise leadership and pledge continued support for the Union.
Capture of Vicksburg Surrender on Independence Day
Dispatch from Cairo dated July 7 reports that Vicksburg surrendered to U S forces on July 4 after Gen Pemberton sent a flag of truce. Grant reportedly refused safe passage for troops, leading to unconditional surrender. Details confirm the Confederate defense capitulated with prisoners of war.
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Jubilation Over Vicksburg Victory Across Cities
News of Vicksburg’s fall triggers bells, gun salutes, illuminations, and fireworks from Bancor to Hartford. Cities report mass meetings, parades, and personal tributes with prominent figures praising Grant and the Army of the Potomac. Public excitement dominates July 7 celebrations nationwide.
The Rebel Retreat at Williamsport
Dispatches report ongoing pursuit of Confederate forces toward Williamsport and Hagerstown. Lee’s army reportedly crossing the Potomac with wagon trains ferried on two flat boats while Buford’s infantry blocks Williamsport. A major battle is expected to force either capture or dispersion of Lee’s force. A London despatch adds that the rebels are concentrated on the river banks near Greencastle with heavy fighting ongoing.
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Rebel Attack on Donaldsville Defeated and Panola Captured
New York July 7 The steamer Cahawhba from New Orleans via Fortress Monroe says a rebel force led by Gen Green attacked Donaldsville demanding surrender which was refused. After a dawn battle lasting three hours the rebels were repulsed with heavy losses. Union forces buried 64 rebels and expect more. About 120 rebels were captured including 11 officers. rebel losses include a Lieutenant Colonel and five lieutenants killed. Rebels claim Panola Miss. was captured and Johnston's lines cut.
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Chinese Rebel War News From Far East Report
A July San Francisco dispatch cites May updates from the China overland trade. General Gordon leads 3000 Chinese against Tael Sin’s rebels, who were aided by English and French officers but lacking artillery. Rebels seek weapons as Japanese arms sales to the US draw concern.
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Forces Reach North With Women and Children on Steamer
The steamer John A Warner arrived from City Point with 250 women and children bound north. Two women refused allegiance, were detained by Provost Marshal Blake. The Richmond Enquirer notes Yankees raid East Tennessee and a convention of impressment commissioners adjourned for full attendance until the 27th.
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Washington dispatch on Fitch wagon train and government stores
Baltimore reports Capt. E. P. Fitch Depot Quartermaster from Martinsburg arrives with a wagon train, horses, and government stores valued over a million and a half. The dispatch recalls rebels destroying and capturing much of this property during Gen Milroy's retreat from Martinsburg last Monday week.
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Steamer Henry Arrives From Newbern. Generals Butterfield and Warren News
New York July 7 report states the steamer Henry arrived from Newbern on the 5th. Baltimore July 7 notes Gen Butterfield passed through en route to New York with injuries now reported as more serious and internal. Gen Warren acts as Chief of Staff.
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Fourth of July Dinner in Hallifax Attended by U S Officials
Americans with U S friends celebrated the Fourth of July with a dinner in Hallifax. Judge Jackson the U S Consul presided and union toasts were enthusiastically given. The Pennsylvania victory was greeted with three times three cheers.
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New York Stock and Money Market July 7
First Board stocks rise with numbers like Illinois Central 106 and Reading 1053 while the Second Board sags and gold falls five cents. The New York weekly bank statement shows mixed deposits and earnings as cotton and flour slip and corn and wheat prices edge down.
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Williamsport Fight Report Signals Rebel Rout
From Harrisburg and Carlisle dispatches on July 7 reports Meade forcing a decisive engagement near Williamsport. Telegraph lines expected to resume, with large movements through Carlisle. Prisoners taken and rebel dead found as cavalry and infantry clash along the Potomac. latest word claims the rebel army routed and fleeing in panic.
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FIGHT AT HELENA REPORTS REBEL ATTACK AND FURTHER PLANS
Carro Illinois July 7. About 8000 to 10000 rebels under Holmes Price and Marmaduke attacked Helena on the morning of the 4th. The center breached three rifle-pits before heavy enfilading fire and a surrounding loss routed much of the force. 850 of the captured rebel brigade arrived here, including Cols Lewis Johnson and Bell. Prentiss with 4000 men and gunboat Tyler repelled the assault. Rebel losses estimated 1500. Federal losses under 100. Rebels plan to renew the attack and feint near Lake Providence to draw gunboats.
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Cannon Fire Triggers Louisville Street Excitement
Louisville reports late events as cannon fire from Jeffersonville spurs panic on the Indiana shore. Adjutant General Noble ordered the salute to arouse Indiana Legion, Morgan's forces retreating by morning. Rebel cavalry rumors spread near Boydsburg and at Lagrange, with no confirmation of clashes. Telegraph lines to Frankfort disrupted as quiet returns.
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Rioters Target Ships With Black Crews In Burrato Riot
By July 7 at Burrato NY no new disturbances appeared though rioters warned to watch ships with black crews and stop their ing. A riot yesterday left two black men drowned and about a dozen badly beaten. An Irishman shot by a black man is dying. That same night another black man was shot and killed.
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