Comets and Conflicts Highlight Civil War Era News
A fragmented collection reports on new comet discoveries in Leipskc, political tensions, troop movements, and social upheavals. Notes include Peru employing 25,000 in rubber, a Richmond council purchase for Gen. Lee, a Norfolk medical college for women, prison counts in Washington, and fashion details of Empress Eugenie in Seville.
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Botts Denies Interview Claim and Praises Virginia People
The Richmond Examiner letter asserts John Minor Botts rejected an Indiana interview claiming Union zeal. Botts argues he favors a strong government protecting person and property, decries misuses of power, recalls harsh wartime treatment, and vows to stand by his private opinions. He cites arrest and confinement under martial law and defends hospitality toward officers from both armies.
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Army of the Potomac reports swollen streams hinder wagons
Advices from Washington describe a Saturday storm that swollen rivers and created extensive sloughs and cradleholes in low ground, hindering wagon transportation. Deserters are arriving at the Union lines as estimates place Lee's forces at 50 000 to 60 000. A rebel contact predicts Meade may attack soon, while Confederate works on the Rapidan are being expanded.
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Siege of Charleston Engulfs Morris Island Letter Report
A Morris Island letter from November 19 notes 19 shells hit Charleston on the 17th, scattering in the city’s densely populated area. Rebels fire heavily on Union batteries while the bombardment persists. The Fulton reports Sumter’s sea wall ruined and a bomb proof being erected amid the ruins.
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Statement on Court Treatment and Law Enforcement
The speaker defends themselves against misrepresentation in court and protests brutality by an officer during a fine payment. They argue laws about sidewalk obstructions are impracticable and foster corruption, urging lawmakers to abolish such enforceable laws that open gates to bribery.
Fight Near Natchez Reported in 5th Mississippi Engagement
A Natchez letter dated November 14 describes a clash near Natchez between the 5th Mississippi colored regiment and Adams’s rebel cavalry. Union forces initially retreated but repelled the rebels who finally withdrew. Our casualties were four killed and seven wounded. several carbines and guns were left behind. One prisoner died after being beaten by the enemy during capture.
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Steamer Anderson Arrives with Cotton at Cincinnati
From Caro Tennessee Nov 23 the steamer Anderson arrived with 600 bales of cotton from Memphis for Cincinnati. Guerrilla bands infest the river below with 100 under Sol Street entering Hickman Kentucky last Thursday looting stores and homes and taking 4 or 5 wounded soldiers. Lucius Anderson, recently captured at Mayfield by rebels, passed through town en route home after being released to secure Trusten Pork's release.
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Treasure Ship Movements From Oregon and British Columbia
From San Francisco arrivals show steam er Sierra Nevada with 246000 from Oregon and 242000 from British Columbia. Ship New Hampshire sailed for Hong Kong with 110000 in treasure. Money easy. Treasure receipts since the last steamer reach 2500000. Atlantic currency exchange 42.46 percent premium for gold. sterling 145 and 1484. Legal tender notes worth 67 269. Trade last week features include large auction offerings across merchandise. Candles weak. coffee lower. coal unchanged. dry goods advancing. Butter via the Isthmus declined. fruits and sauces scarce. eastern meats and provisions lower.
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Government bars prisoner exchanges and flatly threats guerillas
A Washington Letter to the Post reports the Government will not exchange prisoners until rebel authorities accept an unconditional exchange. An Army of the Potomac order declares guerillas captured will be shot. County canvassers announce McCann elected Judge of the Superior Court. The Brooklyn Union notes a counterfeit $5 bill circulated in East Brooklyn from North Adams, Mass.
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Army advance rumors and naval notes from the era
Brief on premature reports of an Army of the Potomac advance at daybreak. Includes General Meredith refuting relief access to Richmond for hospital care. Also notes on the Banshee wreck built in Liverpool, Chase printing two year legal tender notes, blockade running near Wilmington, and speculative gold fortunes from contraband trade.
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New York Markets Mixed on Stocks Bonds and Commodities
First Board stocks advance while second board slips. Railroads like Chicago and Rock Island, New York Central, Reading, Harlem and others show varied quotes. Treasury notes, US certificates, gold, and railroad scrip move with thin demand as bank statement figures note declines in loans and deposits. commodities including cotton, flour, sugar, coffee, and pork reflect modest activity and firmness in some sectors.
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Aid to the Union prisoners in Richmond
The U S Christian Commission reports multiple shipments of nourishment and comfort to Richmond prisoners and asks for further contributions. Money donations are directed to Boston Army Committee officials at Tremont and Court streets or to Edward S Tobey. A subscription paper is available at the Exchange Reading Room.
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New England Soldiers Relief Association Holds Annual Meeting
New York November 23 The New England Soldiers Relief Association annual meeting, with Wm Evarts presiding, reports care for about 30 000 soldiers since formation. Treasurer notes depleted finances while about 100 soldiers per day benefit from open rooms night and day. remarks by Drs Osgood Hitchcock Vinton and others. Major General Sickles received an ovation from the sick and wounded.
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Fulton Arrives with Banshee In Tow After Capture
The Fulton from Port Royal with the blockade runner Banshee in tow reached New York on November 23 after capturing the iron side wheel steamer on the 17th in a long chase with repeated gunfire. The Baltimore despatch wrongly suggests another vessel participated. The Banshee, 300 tons, one year old, carried coffee tobacco dry goods rope and more.
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Premium fund rules for local subsistence and transport
The premiums fund all charges for local subsistence and transportation to the county superintendent of recruiting. Legislation requires uniform bounties statewide. no premium may be added to recruitment bounties. Any unexpended premium in a town will be addressed in a future order.
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