General Order tightens Memphis lines amid guerrilla threat
From Cairo November reports detail Union measures around Memphis to curb guerrilla activity. Brig. Gen. Hurlbut orders picket lines tightened in northern Mississippi, banning goods except firewood and provisions without writ ten approval. merchants must know buyers’ residences and illegal sales beyond lines will be punished. Also conscription aims to fill regiments, with regulated forced service and potential pay provisions. The dispatch covers Cairo appointments and a separate saloon shooting in St Charles Hotel.
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J. A. Munroe
A. 8. Grant
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Iowa
Battle Imminent as Meade and Lee Move to Rapidan
Lincoln era dispatches report a forthcoming clash as Gen Meade advances to the Rapidan with intent to cross before week’s end and engage Lee’s forces. Cavalry units are praised for readiness and the government’s prompt soldier pay is noted as beneficial. A Richmond telegraph mentions Gen Cooper’s forces in Tennessee and a skirmish with a 300-strong Yankee party near Bayou Sara, yielding prisoners and captured wagons under fire from gunboats.
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Legislature Passes Bounty Bill With New Safeguards
Boston Nov 17 The Massachusetts Legislature approved the bounty bill and will adjourn tomorrow morning. The act imposes heavy penalties for fraudulent attempts to obtain the bounty on enlistment. A prior year's bill was amended to curb brokers and substitutes in enlistment schemes.
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Telegraph extension reaches Fort Smith in Civil War news
From St. Louis dated Nov 18 the telegraph line now extends to Fort Smith. General McNeil orders any interference with the telegraph treated as bushwhacker activity and promises guerrilla prisoners hanged for each cut. Forces occupy Walden 30 miles south of Fort Smith. Scouting parties capture a rebel Major and two Captains among others.
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Appointment of Richard Busted United States Judge in Alabama
From Washington November 18 the President names Richard Busted of New York United States Judge for the Northern and Southern districts of Alabama. New Yorkers express mixed feelings as a Democrat praised for supporting the Government. The Star reports Longstreet moving toward East Tennessee, with skirmishes near Burnside. Visitors barred to the President until Congress opens. Schuyler Colfax arrives. Possible Foster replacement of Burnside discussed though not official. Official reports from Gen Carlton note California and New Mexican volunteers patrolling Navajo country destroying a village and crops, with captives and stock. winter operations planned due to scarce provisions and water. Navajo punishments noted. Washington November 19 the U.S. District Court at Alexandria ordered confiscation and sale decrees against thirteen including Capt. French Forrest, late of the U.S. Navy.
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Foreign News Highlights From Across The Atlantic
Steamer Tentonia from Southampton reports Cape Race pass. Kearsage watches Cork blockade runners. The Alabama closes on Bay Bengal. Insurgent corps in Volheyria surrender to Austrians after Russian pressure. Danish-Dano-German conflict seen as not Denmark’s fault for peace. Cortez opens. Queen’s speech promises reform. Persia voyage reports. piracy and Polish questions spark debate in Paris. Markets: London breadstuffs dull, consols steady. New York stock news. India route plans for Great Eastern explored. Sumter bombardment continues. Charleston reports steady bombardment and fortifications.
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Arrival of Paroled Prisoners in Annapolis
Three hundred fifty paroled men arrived in Annapolis from Richmond in a wretched condition. Six died during the journey. The Christian Commission is tending to their relief and they urgently need underclothing and other necessities.
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From New Orleans to New York: War Losses at Washbine’s Advance
The Creole bringing Bayou Teche reports Union casualties at 677 with most losses among the 67th Indiana captured, and heavy toll on the 4th 5th Indiana and 96th Ohio. Rebels outnumbered five to one, artillery favored Union fire. Reported movement of 3d Army Corps to Texas via Gulf. Gen. Wadsworth and Adjutant General Thomas arrive at New Orleans.
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Western Virginia Dispatch Notes Union Troop Movements
Washington reports to Army HQ that Brig. Gen. Averill arrived at New Creek near Covington and dispersed Imboden forces en route to Echols, capturing 25 prisoners. No organized rebel force remains in the new Western Virginia area. Signed Brig. Gen. B. F. Kentuy.
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Boston and Worcester Railroad votes for consolidation plan
In a special stockholders meeting in Boston on November 19, a majority of 2,094 shares favored renewing the application to the Legislature to consolidate the Boston and Worcester Railroad with the Western. The vote supports pursuing the consolidation authority.
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Knoxville Skirmish On Kingston Road Reported
From East Tennessee dispatch dated November 19 describes fighting on the Kingston road with mounted infantry and cavalry under Gen Sanders. The enemy opened artillery at noon from a fortified position, Benjamin’s battery firing in reply. Desperate enemy charges cited as the conflict continues near the town.
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Dedication of National Cemetery at Gettysburg
Gettysburg is crowded with thousands gathered for the National Cemetery dedication. President Lincoln and a distinguished party arrived yesterday with Gov. Curtin and other officials. Special trains brought crowds, the weather is fine, and the program proceeds successfully.
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New Pirate Ship Launched in Glasgow Faced with Russell Notice
A London paper reports the Glasgow Emancipation Society memorial to Earl Russell about a vessel resembling the Alabama being launched in Glasgow by James and George Thompson. The ship, awaiting machinery, is described as nearly ready and fitted for war with gun ports and rebel flag plans. H. Maffit of the Florida is said to be waiting to command it, who would sail to support the rebels.
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Glasgow Emancipation Society
Earl Russell
Alabama
James
George Thompson
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Poe
W. S. Lindsay
H. Maffit
Florida
Glasgow
Russell
Prisoner relief rails at City Point under flag of truce
Philadelphia reports the Christian Commission assures Union prisoners in Richmond prisons receive stores sent to them Gen Meredith U S Commissioner of Exchange at Fortress Monroe will receive items and forward by express under flag of truce to City Point Commissioner Dude guarantees delivery to prisoners Gen Neal Dow and other reliable inmates will oversee receipt and distribution of all shipments
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Christian Commission
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Meredith
U. S
Fortress Monroe
City Point
Dude
Neal Dow
Confederate shortages and ironies in Richmonds hunger
The piece surveys Confederate wartime woes from Richmonds food and fuel shortages to lack of bread shoes and spirits. It notes price currents for corn meal flour and brandy, mocks Virginia papers for doom, and argues the Souths collapse stems from resource and labor gaps while hinting at Union northern reporting. It closes with praise for Governor Mortons wartime leadership in Indiana.
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