Battle and Sanitary Fair Dispatches Describe War and Civic Events
The article recounts a Civil War battle near an agitated front with Union and Rebel forces and emphasizes bravery amidst misfortunes. It also reports the Sanitary Fair closing, army sword proceeds, Grant's apparent leadership tally, Shakespeare birthday ceremonies in New York, a large Avenue C fire, and a Civil War era troop movement through the city en route to Maryland.
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Thie City
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U S Christian Commission Seeks Funds for War Relief
The U S Christian Commission appeals for immediate aid noting the vast wartime needs. It praises its work in camps hospitals and on battlefields while warning that without free gifts it may run out of funds. Churches are urged to hold monthly offerings on the fourth Sabbath to support the cause.
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Governors pledge 108000 men for 100 days to Potomac campaign
Governors of Ohio Illinois Iowa and Wisconsin authorize 108000 troops for 100 days starting muster to serve the government. They expect to mobilize quickly, with Governor Morton leading the movement. The Army of the Golf tale mentions soldiers opening coffee, drying on blankets, and selling it to citizens at a dollar a pound.
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Addicre
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Atlantic Monthly carries Garrien Prescott tale series
The May issue of the Atlantic Monthly begins Garrien Prescott s new narrative arc continuing the popular series Some Account of the Early Life of an Old Bachelor. The issue also features Pink and Blue and The Schoolmaster's Story while endorsing President LinesIn for another term.
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Philadelphia Falke Plan to Eclipse New York Opens Committees
Eighteen hundred eighty one committees appointed to raise proceeds from one day’s labor across Philadelphia and Pennsylvania and neighboring states Delaware and New Jersey.
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Murder in Massachusetts bank teller and Gettysburg cemetery notes
A damaged item describes a murder of Frank Converse at Mullden Bank in Lowell Massachusetts with a suspect named WooGrean and a crowd outside the courthouse. It also mentions the Gettysburg cemetery and a trial where a corpse burial or memorial notes were taken. The report notes a superintendent and a charge against Daniel Wouser.
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Frank Converse
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Death of Den Totten and Mexican imperial plans reported
Chief Engineer Den Totten of the United States Army died Friday evening after the Senate confirmed his nomination as Major General by brevet. The piece notes Maximilian’s projected proclamation as emperor on the 10th and imperial mobilizations, and questions on winter severity across Canada and the United States.
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Senate
Anant Monster
Philadelphia coal price sparks a political battle
The piece discusses rising coal costs as a mixed blessing, aiming to spur competition in the fuel industry. It mentions claim agents, cutlers, book-pedlers, and camp followers driven from the Army of the Potomac by vigilance. It also notes a New Hampshire city marshal’s arrest and a Boston customs loss of 800000 in duties.
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Town Meeting Adopts Finances and School Reforms
The Bristol annual town meeting elected officers including Moderator Messadera T. Bennett and Town Clerk Peter Gladding. Finance actions backed by committees set appropriations for highways schools and public works, with tax plans, debt reductions, and rules on street lines and fence placing.
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James M Gifford
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Bristol
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C A Greene Allen T Usher
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Streete &E
Justice Court cases move to next term for trial
Johan Hayden and Thomas Barren faced examination before Justice Turner on a charge linked to an earlier report about Tanner. Hayden was adjudged probably guilty and ordered to post five hundred dollars bail for the Court of Common Pleas next term, or be jailed. Barron was acquitted?
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New Dog Licenses Issued in Town as Ten Day Count Ends
The town issued 119 dog licenses over the last ten days, bringing the total registered dogs to 158 in the compact area. Residents renewing wallpaper can find a large stock at Mr. J N Burgess on Open Street at last year prices and many styles.
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Town Notes and Court Schedule For Monday and Tuesday
Mr John Verresiof purchased the Gun Manufactory at the south end formerly General Burnside and converted it into a boat builders shop. The regular monthly Town Council and Court of Probate meeting is in the Council Chamber Monday at two o'clock. The May term of the Court of Common Pleas begins Tuesday morning in town.
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General Burnside
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General Grant orders sixty day Army of the Potomac blackout
A Civil War era notice reports General Grant halting all Army of the Potomac correspondence for sixty days to prevent publishing planned movements and to avoid aiding the enemy. The piece notes the war department should curb future reports and records only actions already completed. It also mentions General Neal Davin’s declining health from Libby Prison confinement.
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Army of the Potomac
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New Lighting Advances And Violent News From Across Lands
A report describes new magnesium lighting for photography achieving sunlight-like negatives at eight feet. Various war era notes mention rebel schemes, conscription in Virginia, and naval build up. Local hazards include a Louisville murder with no clues and a shooting accident in Thompson, Conn.
Reconnaissance Beliefs on Lee Offensive Movements
From the Army of the Potomac in Washington on April 26 reports indicate no large Confederate force beyond the Ripidan. Lee is believed to be shifting heavy artillery toward Richmond, with rumors of an advance toward Warrenton traced to Grezg’s cavalry retreat. Deserters are crossing lines, eight daily on average from the Second and Fifth Virginia. General Fortar seeks a field command under Burnside.
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Confederate Letters Warn of Reinforcements on Peninsula
From Virginia to New York dated April 26 a Tlenatn letter reports contraband items entering lines at Wallmeburg and enemy strength increasing at several points on the Peninsula to face a quartering attack. Gen Fits Tugh Lee is near Charles City Court House with 3500 to 6000 troops. heavy artillery and earthworks are noted at Browley Station on the York River. Troops concentrate between the York and James rivers.
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Rebels Attack Pickets Near Nickayek Gap
From Chattanooga a special dispatch reports rebels assaulting our pickets near Nickayek Gap on April 23. Five are killed seven wounded and nineteen captured. Some men were killed after surrendering and wounded soldiers were butchered on the field.
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Norfolk letter claims flag of truce sent to Plymouth
A Norfolk letter says a flag of truce boat went to Plymouth to inquire after the wounded but was refused. General Graham conducted a reconnaissance to Plymouth and fired on the town. Report claims Union loyalists and blacks were imprisoned after the surrender.
Pirate dispatch notes potential Shenandoah offensive amid swollen rivers
New York reports on April 28 that no force is in Front Royal yet but signals suggest possible offensive action as the Shenandoah River runs low and swollen, with the Potomac also at high levels.
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How Grant Went to the Front
A Washington Letter notes Lt General Grant departed Willard's for the front on Thursday with a single staff officer. They traveled by horse car followed by two servants and a few packages, in contrast to other generals who left with aides, orderlies, and baggage.
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A. H. Stephens Speech At Milledgeville March 10
A. H. Stephens, Vice President of the Confederacy, spoke in Milledgeville, Georgia on March 10. He claimed the enemy had not yet struck a vital blow to Confederate interests, though gunboat gains were noted as a key advantage. He likened resistance to a shark being attacked by a hunter.
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Throat Remedy Sold by Druggists for Sore Throat
Sore Throat Thosa afflicted with Cougha Hoarseness Irritation and Sore ness of the Throat will find nothing so efficacious as a Throat Remedy as Brown's Bronchial Traches Sold by all Druggists.
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