Disgrace and empathy mark Easter tale in costermongers’ scene
Clara Elliot witnesses a desperate rescue as a poor woman and her child are sheltered by the Elliot family after a boyish misstep. The costermongers’ charity contrasts with Lady Elliot’s hurt pride, while William Elliot records the address and safeguards the girl.
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Immense Sunlit Crowd at Low-Rate Provisions Scene
The Chief Commissary of Subsistence opened a low price provisions facility drawing a vast crowd in the hot sun. About two thirds could not enter, leaving many with empty baskets and disappointed expressions. Other notes report on New Orleans garrison plans and postal stamp validity. Street railways in Cincinnati show a two year loss of 60,123.
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New Orleans Bulletin
War reflections in The London Times and Southern crisis
The piece discusses The Times anxiety over postwar governance and reconciliation after rebel defeat. It weighs potential futures for the South, compares historic uprisings, and cites Confederate doubts about victory, leadership, and war weariness as it reports on Confederate fortunes near Richmond, Johnston's wounding, and supply pressures.
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Natonal Republican
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Richmond
Corinth
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Ashby
Released Prisoner Returns Home From War Service
James Z Wilkinson of this town, veteran of Company Lion 2d Regiment, was recently freed after imprisonment. He tells of his time in Salisbury compared with Richmond, praising Salisbury’s reception and noting Richmond residents were less hospitable. He remains hopeful and spirited despite captivity.
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Fourth of July Brings Plans for Bristol Celebration
The Committee of Arrangements coordinates a spirited patriotic anniversary in Bristol. Citizens are urged to prepare and assist in carrying out plans as the programme is developed. an order of arrangements will be published next week.
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Pawson Browntow
Louisville
Tuge
Godey’s Lady’s Book July issue praised for plates and variety
The Atlantic Monthly note highlights Godey’s Lady’s Book in its thirty third year with steel plate Summer fashion plates music recipes and patterns. It recommends subscribers begin now and mentions a four dollar annual rate for Phenix and Lady’s Book. The Atlantic Monthly prospectus promises rich attractions and top writers as volume ten begins.
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Atlantic
Carriage Collision Injures Three in Warren
Monday afternoon a carriage owned by Henry Staples of Barrington struck a post on North Water Street Warren smashing the vehicle and throwing out two Indies and a gentleman. None sustained serious injuries though some were bruised.
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British seizure of privateer Ovieto near Nusano
Reports from Nusano N Py state the Ovieto, a fast screw propeller fitted as a privateer by Captain Sommes formerly of the Sumter, arrived from Liverpool. A loyal US passenger complained of neutrality law breach, the vessel was seized by local authorities and put under Lieut N H Hammondley of the Bulldog. She was later said to be released and ordered to depart within six days, with cargo rights on board, but confirmation is lacking.
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Cotton Burn Report and Memphis Rebellion Fallout
Memphis report sets cotton burned at 1494 bales as ten regiments move to occupy the city. Rebels grow bolder in opposing the government while on June 11 citizens surrender 100000 dollars of sugar cotton and molasses to Provost Marshal Gould. Rebel property is confiscated and sold.
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Gunboat Passage and War News From the Front
A Philadelphia Press correspondent notes rebels abandoned many river batteries as gunboats moved up Stono Inlet and describes rapid coal price rises in Schuylkill regions. Frost hits Chittenden County towns. crops damaged. McClellan reinforced by elite troopers. Kennebec Journal reports broader cultivation and a hopeful crop outlook.
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Schuylkill
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Chittenden County
Letter from a Bristol Boy 3e in Civil War Times
A readable extract from a Bristol boy's letter describes life during Civil War battles. He recalls heavy rain, thousands of troops drawn up, and constant shelling as he fights with General McClellan. He notes wounded and dead nearby, surgeons praised and criticized, and his comrade Joe growing talkative after double rations.
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Prisoners at DC Penitentiary by court martial
Ninety six prisoners are confined in the Penitentiary of the District of Columbia by sentence of court martial. Among them are three from this state two for desertion and one for throwing a light bottle at an officer with intent to kill. Deserters sentence lengths are six months two years and seven months and three years respectively.
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Providence Special Election on Rail Laying Referendum
In Providence a special election voted on granting the Hartford Railroad Company the right to lay rails from their depot west of Sabin Street through Cove and Dorrance streets to the Dyer Street wharves. Ayes 566, noes 732, majority against the proposition by 166.
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Maine Citizens Form Society for Wounded in Washington
Citizens from Maine, now in Washington, formed a relief society to aid the sick and wounded. At a recent meeting presided by Senator Fessenden, $200 was paid in cash with more subscriptions pledged. Commodore Foote, staying in Cleveland, has shown marked improvement, now able to sit up and take light exercise, and remains in excellent spirit.
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California Grain Crop Forecast Shrinks After Floods
California newspapers report this year's grain crop will be no more than half last year's, as last month's floods devastate agriculture in the submerged region.
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Newport Court Deliberates on Norris vs Providence Pro Case
The Newport session opened with Judge Pitman presiding in Boston. The docket mostly saw continuances. The Norris versus Providence Pro case, seeking $75,000 for muskets, awaits trial as the court orders affidavits and adjourns to Monday for further decision.
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Rhode Island Map Lauded for Statewide Detail and Territory Addition
A new Rhode Island map by J. Douglass with H. F. Wallina supervision covers all towns and cities, marks property holders, lines, railroads, lakes, and watercourses, and adds recently acquired Massachusetts territory. It is five feet square, colored, and priced at five dollars per copy with testimonials from prominent Rhode Island figures praising its size, durability, and accuracy.
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Secession Rumors From Nassau and New York Private Letters
A private Nassau letter dated June 9 reports eleven fast iron steamers at a private rendezvous with more arriving. It notes Semmes and officers aboard a large English steamer and mentions Creto or Charleston plans. It also cites a Kineo gunboat report of four men found in a skiff after a Red River skirmish. two wounded, all Unionists aided.
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