Sherman presses Johnston as Jackson becomes hub of operations
From Memphis dispatch via St Louis dated July 20 details Union forces under Sherman advancing toward Jackson with headquarters there while remaining troops move toward Vicksburg. Johnston's army is at Swamp river. Union ships carry 12,000 soldiers under Gen Ransom and report captures of 9 gun battery and 247 boxes ammunition. Rebels flee as cattle sugar and prisoners move Toward Natchez and Vicksburg.
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St. Louis
Memphis
Natchez
Jackson
Vicksburg
Sherman
Johnston
Swamp River
Ransom
New Orleans
Port Hudson
Louisville
Elmira
Red River
Vicksburgh
New York military briefings and river battles update
July reports from Washington describe no major action for the Army of the Potomac while noting Sickles’ slow recovery and a large coal sale. Dispatches cover rolling retreats by rebels, Meade and Rosecrans movements, and Grant’s possible promotion. Details include cavalry expeditions, captures of soldiers and horses, and various skirmishes across Virginia Maryland and Tennessee.
No Suspension of the Draft in New York
All efforts to induce the Government to suspend the draft in New York are unavailing. Rioters’ conduct has made it imperative to enforce the draft, though volunteering could fill the quota. Under no circumstances will the draft be dispensed with.
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New York
Officers Retired From Active Service
Washington July 21 By direction of the President the following officers are retired from active service Major-General Wool Brig Gen Wm 8S Harney Brevet Brig Gen Harvey Brown Colonels Justin Dimick Charles S Marshall and Martin Burke.
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Washington
Wool
Harney
Harvey Brown
Justin Dimick
Charles 8. Marshall
Martin Burke
Morgan's Raid Moves Toward Ohio River Crossing
Morgan passed through Nelsonville in Henry county at 3 a m as our forces close in. A Columbus special reports Morgan moving south after Allen county, crossing Washington county and the Muskingum river toward McConnelsville with intent to reach the Ohio river above gunboat navigation. Authorities have prepared measures to checkmate and capture his entire force.
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Morgan
Cixersnall
Nelsonville
Henry County
Columbus
Allen County
Washington County
Muskingum River
McConnelsville
Ohio River
Virginia
Five twenlies sold. Rebel raid reported in Kentucky
Philadelphia reports subscription receipts total $207,200 for five twenties. In Maysville on July 21 a guerrilla band led by the noted Underwood raided the town, taking horses and clothing.
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Philadelphia
Maysville
Underwood
Siege of Charleston Dominates News From Mobile
Memphis dispatch reports Johnston at Brandon and Sherman in Jackson as Union holds mobile area. Charleston editorials urge bayonet push to retake Charleston and even burn the city if needed. Davis issues call for enrolment while planters worry over terms as Ruggles and Johnston reposition forces amid rumors of Natchez Yazoo City and Jackson City munitions captures.
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Memphis
Hurlbut
Okalona
Miss
Johnston
Brandon
Chaleston
Saragossa
Jeff. Davis
Charleston
Bragg
Mississippi
Jeff
Davis
Stevens
Duckeess
Burnside
Ruggles
Natchez
Yazoo City
Jackson City
Loss of Life by Falling of a Wall in India Street
During yesterday's gale the wall at the 7th Precinct Station House on India Street collapsed. The building had been destroyed by a mob last week, leaving only the wall standing. Women and children were inside seeking coal and wood when it fell. Eleven bodies have been recovered, mostly children, seven dead and four others not expected to survive. Uncertain how many remain beneath the ruins. estimates range from three to forty.
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New York
7Th Precinct
India Street
Draft case test in Common Pleas Court and piracy rumor
New York reports a draft constitutionality test set for Monday before the Common Pleas Court, with immediate move to the Court of Appeals. A Barbadoes paper notes a pirate Florida prize crew aboard a vessel, fire set near island, mob clashes, and a possible canard. Mayor Jopdyke offers 31,500 reward for arson murder convictions tied to late riots.
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New York
the Express
Common Pleas Court
Court of Appeals
Barbadoes
Florida
Jopdyke
Morgan Forces Near McArthur and Zanesville News
Cincinnati reports Morgan with about 500 men encamped near McArthur in Vinton County and advancing toward the Marietta and Cincinnati road at 5 thirty this morning Major McCook died at Pomeroy from wounds received at Buttington Island Col Lemert and militia pursue Morgan as he crosses the Muskingum at Eaglesport thirty miles below Zanesville Citizen soldiers capture Col Chandler and 25 others at Beaver Town with Zanesville awaiting Morgan’s approach as business halts and residents mobilize to resist the advance
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Cincinnati
Lemert
Séth Ohio
Chandler
Zanesville
Beavertown
Eaglesport
McFarland
Morgan
Operations from Port Hudson and Gulf Coast actions reported
From New Orleans and New York dated July 23 details reach of Grover’s brigade to Donaldsonville to clear rebel batteries while 150 from the 30th Massachusetts fall in battle and three field pieces are seized. Banks aims to recover Brashear City and the Opelousas Railroad as the enemy withdraws beyond Bayou Lafourche. Gunboats on Galveston Bay expedition destroy three schooners and seize 300 bales of cotton. Lieut Davenport wounded. Creole arrives with news of Port Hudson actions and Johnston’s pursuit of Jackson. many officers held for parole. Seven transports depart Port Hudson for other duties.
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New York
New Orleans
Bayou Lafourche
Alexandria
Galveston
Galveston Bay
Davenport
Port Hudson
Rebels' Prisoners Reach Cincinnati by Steamer
Three steamboat loads of Morgan's men arrived in Cincinnati this morning, marking another notable mobility of Confederate forces during the ongoing military movements.
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Cincinnati
Morgan
Deaths at Libby Prison Hospital Richmond
Richmond deaths list includes A G Bailey of New York who died May 26 Elliot of the 33d Indiana who died June 13 Patrick Doyle a private of the 6th U S Regulars J Spring of the 43d Illinois who died July 13 all noted for May to July period at Libby Prison Hospital Richmond May 5 to July 1 in Fortress Monroe dispatches.
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Fort Tress Monroe
Libby Prison Hospital
Richmond
A. G. Bailey
New York
Elliot
Indiana
Patrick Doyle
U. S
J. Spring
Illinois
Rebel cavalry try crossing Potomac to disrupt railroad
About 400 rebel cavalry encamped near Nolan's Ferry attempt to tear up the Baltimore and Ohio track, repelled by Independent Rangers. Headquarters report Lee's army moving toward Winchester at dawn, with Ewell advancing toward Cumberland and Lee near Martinsburg. Cavalry scouts note increased Federal-cast forces near Harpers Ferry, two infantry regiments marching with them.
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Nolan's Ferry
Potomac
Baltimore & Ohio
Lee
Winchester
Ewell
Cumberland
Martinsburg
Harpers Ferry
Soper
Eight hundred rebel prisoners arrive at Gettysburg
From New York to Brazil reports arrive with eight hundred prisoners taken at Gettysburg and eight hundred more expected. A New York court orders United States Trust Company to pay Mrs. Catharine N. Forrest interest on a 75000 mortgage for Edwin Forrest at St. Vincent du Paul. Mrs. Forrest claims Forrest has not supplied her allowance since August 1860. The wife of Bishop Potter lies seriously ill in the city. Port Platt, St. Domingo, reportedly destroyed by fire on the 20th of last month. Rio de Janeiro notes a dispute between Gen. Webb and the Brazilian government over Confederate corsairs and an American vessel burning. Webb seeks indemnity and dismissal of certain officers. Brazil engaged with Union protest and possible dismissal if approved. Brazil is friendly to the United States but, as a belligerent toward the Confederacy, cannot deny ports to armed vessels.
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Gettysburg
United States Trust Company
Catharine N. Forrest
Edwin Forrest
St. Vincent du Paul
Pennsylvania
Port Platt
St. Domingo
Rio de Janeiro
Webb
Brazil
Alabama
Georgia
Florida
Pernambuco Basin
Bahia
Pernambuco
United States
Lincoln-era generals seen in the Tennessee chase
Special dispatch reports Gen Stanley likely in Huntsville Alabama after entering Monday with probable confirmation today. Gen Sheridan believed in Chattanooga as Union forces press the pursuit. The enemy appears not to intend a stand, and retreat seems likely ongoing in Tennessee.
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the Enquirer
McCook
Winchester
Tenn
Stanley
Huntsville
Alabama
Sheridan
Chattanooga
Attack on Morris Island Opens With Bold Union Landing
Gen Gillmore arrives in the South and rapidly strengthens Folly Island defenses. Nightly moves haul artillery, troops, and supplies from Hilton Head and Port Royal to Folly Island. By dawn a storming party lands from the 7th Connecticut to seize Morris Island batteries, aided by naval support from the Catskill, Nantucket, Montauk, and Weehawken, capturing ten heavy guns and the 1st South Carolina Artillery while pushing Beauregard’s forces back.
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Hilton Head
Stone Inlet
Morris Island
Gillmore
Stelena
Port Royal
Bay
10Th Army Corps
Strong
Butler
New Orleans
Folly River
7Th Connecticut
Col. Rodman
6Th
Connecticut
Chatfield
Maine
Emery
Pennsylvania
Strawbridge
48Th
New York
Green
New Harmpshire
Jackson
Tronsides
Wabash
Powhattan
Canandaigua
Pawnee
Folio Island
Monitor
Dahlgren
Cattskill
Catskill
Nahant
Montauk
Wee
76Th Pennsylvania
New Hampshire
Whitworth
1St
South Carolina Artillery
21St
South Carolina Volunteers
Gilmore
Mitchell
John Mitchell
South Carolina Vols
Graham
Secessionville
James’ Island
Terry
Stono River
Old Battery Landing
Beauregard
Hunter
Siege on Morris Island Deepens as Fort Wagner Is Targeted
The city fears Charleston’s fall as Union forces seize two thirds of Morris Island and direct two thirds of captured guns at Fort Wagner. Monitors shell the fort while the Catskill is struck fifty times. Fort Sumter fires short-range shots. Detachments from Connecticut, Maine, and Pennsylvania push for a bayonet assault, under Gen. Strong. The Charleston Mercury warns only bold bayonet action can save Charleston, arguing engineering and delay fail.
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Waggoner
Cummings Point
Fort Waggoner
Catskill
Fort Sumter
Fort Wagg
Charleston
Charleston Mercury
Gilmore
Fort Wager
Fort Pulaski
Sumter
Gen. Gilmore
Richmond
Army of Virginia
Fort Wagner
Secessionville
Charleston Falls
Catholic Clergy Debate Riot Amid New York Turmoil
The Times reports sermons at St. Bridget's condemning the recent rioting and arson while urging Catholics to avoid crowds and demagogues. A New York rioter explains the Constitution as a target of hate, and a draft commentary urges citizens to defend liberty and pay the price of freedom.
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