Fragmented Civil War Era Opinions and Arrest Rumors
A collection of dated quotes and notes attacks abolitionists, spy cases, and political opinions. Fanny Kemble contemplates death by horse accident, while an Abolition Republicans plan a $300 conscription fee. Buford recalls a rebel spy hanging. Andrews is linked to mob riots and Stanton’s spies. A Boston correspondent is criticized. Paymasters with Grant’s army report $15 million in greenbacks. Albany Argus urges national revival under new leadership.
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Penobscot driven ashore and burned. court decrees in Virginia
Admiral Lee reports the Penobscot ran aground at Smith's Island and was burned after the crew abandoned her. Capt. Case notes the Kate was abandoned and later burned. In Virginia, Dr Garnett’s personal estate is confiscated and real estate forfeited, with seventeen similar cases. Petersburg dispatch describes Union raids destroying Tar River bridge, depot, track, and cotton. Post Office will resume West to New Orleans mail when safe. Atlantic routes remain unchanged.
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Rebel Forces Concentrate as Union Probes Mississippi
Memphis dispatches report Gen Hurlbut's scouts from Okolona say Johnston's forces hold Brandon while Sherman occupies Jackson. Chalmers Saunders and Ferguson move toward Tripola, with Ruggles massing for a potential dash. Bragg and Johnston writings show destitution and demoralization as planters seek terms. Johnston's army around 30,000. Union advances at Natchez Yazoo City Jackson confirmed. Munitions, especially ammunition, captured at these towns.
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Morgan’s Rebel Invasion Moves Toward Zanesville
In Ohio the rebel Morgan forces 1000 strong with 3 artillery pieces moved from Eaglesport toward Zanesville after crossing the Muskingum River. Union Col. Lement’s 86th Ohio and militia pursued. Chandler and 24 scouts were captured at Deerstown. Rumors place Morgan near Guernsey County by the Central Ohio Railroad as civilians rally to resist.
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Lightning strikes Hampton area barn forcefully burning structure
Fortress Monroe reports a barn on Jones Farm near Hampton nearly destroyed by a lightning strike. Eight contrabands sheltered nearby escaped unharmed. Bridges from Hampton to Big Bethel washed out by rising floods. Maple Leaf sailed to Philadelphia and New York carried 1200 prisoners. Richmond Examiner notes no Mississippi news and Lee lines at Manassas with no reinforcements for the Northern army.
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Auburn Draft Parade Ends Quietly After City Conscripts
In Auburn New York on June 23 the city and 17 Cayuga County sub districts conducted the draft with orderly conduct and high civic spirit. A dress parade was held that evening led by a band with colors. about 2000 spectators gathered by 10 PM outside the Exchange as conscripts marched, addressed by Provost Marshal Knapp Mayor White and Speaker T. M. Pomeroy, the crowd cheering for the Union and recent victories.
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Vessels captured and burned by pirate near Rio Janeiro
News from New York reports the bark Zingarella from Rio Janeiro and the Jabez Snow from Newport Eng bound for Montevideo were captured and burned by a single pirate on May 25 and June 2. Crews reached Rio June 9. The 3 George Griswold was at Rio unloading Cardiff cargo after being taken by the pirate Georgia and bonded for 100000 dollars. The pirate also seized a New York bound produce cargo for starving Englishmen.
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Union State Convention Called for Syracuse on Sept 2
Saratoga N Y July 23 A Union State Convention is called to meet in Syracuse Sept 2 with delegates chosen by locality. The aim is unconditional Union support of the Administration and vigorous war effort until rebellion ends plus enforcing laws and public order. A Loyal Young Men mass meeting is urged in Syracuse Sept 2 to ratify the Convention proceedings.
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Common Councils reject $500,000 drafted exemptions bill
In Philadelphia on July 23 the Common Councils defeated a bill to appropriate 500000 for exemptions for drafted men by an 18 to 18 vote with 4 Democrats in opposition. A subsequent measure passed to provide 1000000 for the relief of families of drafted men.
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Army Corps Movements Reported From Alabama and Tennessee
A Winchester correspondent notes General Stanley’s division is believed to have entered Huntsville Alabama on Monday afternoon the 13th with Sheridan’s forces said to be in possession of Chattanooga. The reports come from the Army of the Cumberland and reflect ongoing movements between Tennessee and Alabama.
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Newburg’s Ward Wins Five Mile Single Sculltitle
In Poughkeepsie on July 23 Ward of Newburg defeated Hamill of Pittsburgh in the five mile single scull race for the American waters championship, finishing two lengths ahead in 42 minutes 29 seconds.
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Philadelphia July 23 Bond Sales Report
The subscription agent reports sales of 1,495,000 dollars in five-twenties today with deliveries of bonds made to July third.
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Markets wrap July 23 rail stocks and railroad bonds rise
New York markets show second board stocks higher with gains across Chicago and Rock Island, Illinois Central, Erie, Harlem and Reading railroads. Treasury notes firm, American Gold and Cumberland Coal issues mixed. Cotton steady with middling uplands at 62 to 64 cents. flour receipts large with varied prices across State, Western and Southern markets.
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