Island Romance in Georgia Ends in Reunion at Cottage
The narrator guides Lyra and John Everly to a Grecian cottage island palace near Point Petre Georgia. Lyra reveals her disguise and reunites with Everly after escaping an arranged marriage, with wealth and a slave household on the island. They plan to live together in Georgia as the mystery of her disappearance is explained.
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Everly
Bol
Presiotien
John Everly
Lyra
Erro
John
Jnet
Fairy Palace
Baltimore
Augusta
Georgia
Maine
Petre
United States
Beaven
New York
Point Petre
Angel
North America
Col Coxconan Receives Welcoming Home in Washington
Col Coxconan commander of the New York 69th recently returned from rebel hands since Bull Run. Accompanied by Col Wilcox Lieut Col Bowman and Major Vogdee he arrived in Washington Sunday morning. Crowds cheered as he appeared and Col Corcoran urged swift crushing of the rebellion.
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Coxconan
New York
Bull Run
Washington
Wilcox
Bowman
Vogdee
Corcoran
Pennsylvania
Salisbury
N.C
Emperor of Russia to Visit United States Says Report
A Russian regent in Washington reportedly heard of the Emperor of Russia's early arrival in the United States. The visit would respond to an invitation by Mr Cameron inviting the Emperor to receive American hospitality. The Empress indicated her second son in the navy would be sent to the United States to show friendship and esteem.
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Sox
Ruseian Regation
Washington
Ruseia
United States
Cameron
Amor
Russia
Empresa
Rebel currency and Union strength amid Civil War notes
A Civil War era summary notes Union credit and currency impact in the South, praises Rhode Island Battery F for a four-horse kill, and reports arrests at Rouse's Point of a soldier fleeing in female attire, with changes in pension agents and local journals.
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U.S. Tressay
Prov. Journal
Never Despair of the Republic in This Great War
A Northern rally urges perseverance as 1860s volunteer enlistment rises amid haying season, fever fears, and new government orders. Speakers defend unity, credit loyal rich and poor alike, and vow to uphold Lincoln’s leadership while marching to a holy cause to preserve the Union.
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Army of the Union
Bill
Farma
Yankee Doodle
Dixie, &c
Pope
Halleck
Beanre
Pension filings rise as 2200 invalid applications logged
The Pension Bureau reports about 2200 invalid pension applications filed under the 1862 act related to services in the present war. The Fall River News notes the steamer Bay State of the Fall River line has been chartered by the Government.
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Priatoys
Pension Bureau
Fall River News
Bay State
Fall River Line
No Title Yet for a Call to Duty and Faith
A vivid wartime exhortation urges young men to enlist and face danger with faith. It invokes God’s blessing on those departing, prayers for guidance, and compares the effort to holy battle, urging trust in the God of battles and in American patriotism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elijah
Israel
Special session to reform bounty payments and militia exemptions
Gov Sprague calls a special assembly in Providence to address inequities in town bounty payments and to revise drafting exemptions. The Providence Journal argues for equal draft burdens across ages and criticizes extensive exemptions for officeholders.
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General Assembly
Sprague
Providence
Providence Journal
Congress
Bristol Recruits 9 Named Volunteers Enlisted in Town
The town reports nine volunteers enlisted under the last call of the President. They were sworn into service and are now in camp. Listed names include Edward Anthony, Lewis S. Bliss, William Collins, James T. Card, Thos D. Chaffee, Stephen B. Chaffee, Josephus Franklin, Thomas F. Fitz, Jas N. Gladding, Solomon Hatch, Peleg G. Jones, George H. King, Francis Munro, Chas If. V. Mn John R. Meiga, Isaac B. Manche Alex H. Manchester, Josaph Morris, Wm If. Northup, Benj. Peckham, John Pbtter, Jas T. Phelps, Charles F. Paige, Allen Pierce, Francis T. Ram iers, Geo A. Spencer, J Brayton Sweet, Joseph Seymour, Ezra Sherman, Henry Winsman, Abel Willis Jr., Clark Whitford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Edward Anthony
Lewis S. Bliss
William Collins
James T. Card
Thos. D. Chaffee
Stephen B. Chaffee
Josephus Franklin
Thomas F. Fitz
Jas. N. Gladding
Solomon Hatch
Peleg G. Jones
George H. King
Francis Munro
Chas. If. V. Mn
John R. Meiga
Isaac B. Manche
Alex. H. Manchester
Josaph Morris
Wm. If. Northup
Benj. Peckham
John Pbtter
Jas. T. Phelps
Charles F. Paige
Allen Pierce
Francis T. Ramiers
Geo. A. Spencer
J. Brayton Sweet
Joseph Seymour
Ezra Sherman
Henry Winsman
Abel Willis, Jr
Clark Whitford
Clam Bake at Locust Grove Promises Pleasant Evening
Friends are reminded of the Clam Bake at Locust Grove next Wednesday under the auspices of the Soldiers' Friend Society. Expect good cheer speaking and singing as the day’s order. Attend.
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Locust Grove
Ladies of the Soldiers’ Friend Society
Diman Returns Home After Naval Service and New Consul Appointment
Henry W. Diman Esquire, former Asst Paymaster aboard the U S gunboat Kineo, arrived home after participation in major Mississippi River battles including Baton Rouge. He survived the Whiteman collision incident and is reported to have accepted appointment as U S Consul to Oporto Portugal.
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Henry W. Diman
U. S
Kineo
Diman
Lower
Mississippi
Baton Rouge
Kino
Whiteman
Missisppi River
U.S
Oporto
Portugal
Bristol recruits send home bounty from Providence camp
On Wednesday Inat twenty nine Bristol recruits in camp in Providence received their first bounty installment totaling 3494 dollars sent to their families by Mr O F Paige. Mr A Sidney O Wolf also contributed a notable amount for the brave fellows.
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Bristol
Providence
0. F. Paige
A. Sidney O’wolf
The Atlantic Monthly and Godeys Lady's Book Listings
The Atlantic Monthly advertises a rich table of contents with pieces on Cerebral Dynamics, a New Sculptor, life in nature, and a life of birds among others. Godey’s Lady’s Book is praised as fresh and sparkling with engravings patterns recipes music and extensive reading matter inviting subscriptions.
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SmPrawsor
The
Atlantic Monthly
David’ Gaunt
Shore
Axtell
Gabriel
Bethel
San Domingo
Godey
Asia
Hymnal Folio Acknowledged with Select Pieces
A collection titled Musical String of Pearls adapted for sacred worship by Rev J W Cadman is acknowledged. It contains two or three pieces deemed worth the book price, including Toots the cable let me go Sweet Hour of Prayer and The Christian's Marching Along with Glory Hallelujah priced at 15 cents.
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J. W.cadman
Enlistment Delays Targeted in New York City Plot
Washington correspondent of the New York Commercial Advertiser reports government has much information on individuals delaying enlistments and that many arrests are likely soon. A broad system, linked with a religious society, has been found in New York City and should be punished.
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Washington
New York Commercial Advertiser
New York City
Recruiting and Volunteering Amid Draft Fears
The piece discusses a strong preference in Northern states for volunteering to avoid conscription. It cites a hope that states will fill quotas by volunteers by September and notes reports from Adjutant Luther G. Riggs about South Carolina volunteers. many are on furlough or stationed, with no plan to disband unless ordered by the President or Gen Hunter.
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Remar
Bonsors
War’Department
Hoyter
Maro Volunzens
Luther G. Riggs
South Carolina
New Haven
New York Tribune
South Carolin
St. Simon’s Island
Florida
Draton’s
Wilton
Head Island
Hunter
Unter
The Correana Sugar Crop in 1862 Outlook
The New Orleans Advocate reports a fragile 1862 sugar season due to plantation unrest among enslaved workers. Many estates may yield less than half, with sugar becoming a scarce luxury as unsold crops flood coastal markets. Transportation costs run about $20 per hogshead from Baton Rouge and Bayou Sura to New York.
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New Orleans
Baton Rouge
Bayou Sura
New York
Destruction of Donaldsonville In Civil War Action Noted
A Brooklyn officer reports Donaldsonville was ordered evacuated and shelled after guerrilla attacks. Five second nine inch shells and a shore assault leveled much of the town, leaving it in ashes. Guerilla leader Philip Landry fled as his property, cited at $100,000, was destroyed. total losses exceed $500,000.
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Donaldsonvilts
Brooklyn
Donaldeonville
Donaldsonville
Philip Landry
British Mechanics Report Delays at Richmond Shipyard
About six British mechanics who traveled via the British consul reached Fortress Monroe after the Richmond truce line. They say the Merimach will be ready in three to four weeks, and armament is incomplete. A second ship is near completion but needs eight weeks. a third remains in early development. Northern ladies report strong Confederate resolve and a bid to defend Richmond. Jeff Davis evacuated his family after Seven Pines as rumors of city entry circulated.
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Sawvgt
F. Arnan
Jeny United
Lieuven
Benedict Arnolds
Judas Iscariots
Free States
Enid
Wecession
Charleston Harbor
Moultrie
Moses
Maing
Potomac
Font Ne Gentile
Pacific
Hilla
God of Heaven
Abraham Lincoln
Republic
Hannibal
Rome
Cannia
Ricawona
Richmond
Fortress Monroe
Seven Pines
Jeff
Davin
Confederate cause lost as war letters reveal Richmond frame
Fragmentary letter aboard the steamer Memphis, carried by Magnolia, discusses Mr Ward's dispatch to Paris and Washington. It cites the Confederacy’s deteriorating prospects and heavy Confederate losses near Richmond, with Estimates of wounded from three battles under fifteen thousand. Raccoon Ford and Rapidan crossings are noted in Revolutionary context. An Arctic Barn fire at a Tidebrook estate destroys a barn and hay. a four year old is named incendiary.
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Memphis
Magnolia
Charleston
Ward
China
Paris
Richmond
Washington
Zie
Pont
Revouvrivary
Raccoon Ford
Jackson
Rapidan
Pope
Banke
Wayne
Lafayette
Cornwallis
Harvey
Rhode Island Governor’s August 1862 Proclamation
The document records a gubernatorial proclamation dated August 25 and signed by Governor William Sprague and Secretary John R. Barrows. It declares the authority of the state government and includes formal attestations and state seal, with the date in Providence.
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Rhode
Ivana
Wien
Wario
Providence
William Sprague
John R. Barraxrt
Fires and War News Flow From Eastern Seaboard to Cedar Mountain
Reuters style brief compiles fire losses in New Bedford and Kingston, Navy yard site talks at New London, gold exports from New York, and captures near Cedar Mountain. Mentions the Patnam Phalanx offering Home Guard service in Connecticut, Ex Gov Dutton at Cedar Mountain, and a Goshen judge arrested for oath refusal.
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Wamsutta
New Bedford
Eagle
Stonington
T. W.higginson
Worcester
McCall
Richmond
Navy Yard
New London
New York
Mercadotte
London
St. Johns
Capitol
Cedar Mountain
Patnam Phalans
Buckingham
Connecticut
Kingston
N. W
Brook Street
New Orleans
Benj. F. Thomas
Providence
J. Thompson Mason
Baltimore
Hagerstown
Bloop Lizzie
Nassau
North Carolina
U.S
Brig. Gen. Thomas Williams Remembered as Brave Patriot
The obituary notes Brig. Gen. Thomas Williams killed at Baton Rouge was a New York native, West Point graduate, and former regular army captain. He became a Brigadier General of volunteers in September 1861, and was described as brave, gallant, and a sterling patriot.
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Thomae Williams
Baton Rouge
New York
Weat Point
New York Custom House Receipts Surge in Provisions
Reports from the New York Custom House show very large weekly receipts with Thursday reaching near record levels. Bread stuffs and provisions dominate the tally as traders note unusually high activity and strong demand across the market.
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New York
Cosfox . Mover
Cnstom House
Troops Pouring Into State and Minnesota Wheat Outlook
The Louisvill e Journal notes troops pouring into the state from Indiana and Ohio, with military preparations and restrictions. Minnesota’s wheat crop this year is projected at 6,500,000 bushels, enabling the state to store about 5,000,000 bushels. A ship at Portmouth carried 662 soldiers who can return to their regiments after the voyage.
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Louisrills
Indiana
Ohio
Nore Tx
Mixnixvors
Minnesota
SNELL
Portemouth
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Rhode Island
Thia Waa
Rhode Island Light Artillery
Rouse's Point
Rouse’s Point
Vermont
Canada
Horace Eagerton
Paulet
Pension
Deory Hudson
Bank of North America
State of
Aamos
M. Warner
Journal. Journal . I
Avila
Samuael
F. Upham
Methodist Church
Wim ‘M
A. Hodpies
Whighes
England
France
Trughess
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