The Negro Troops in Much Ado About Nothing
A London letter railed at Louis Naragow sending black troops to Vera Cruz and America. It argued Congress overreaction, defended use of colored regiments, and mocked political critics while invoking constitutional power and historical precedent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Louis Napoleon
Egypt
Vera Cruz
America
Gret
Louis Naragow
England
Gulf of Mexico
India
France
United States
Jackson
Naratgeon
Mexico
Congress
Stevens
Wickxurre
Senate
Boston
Georox B. McClellnan
Thurlow Weed
West Point
Confidence
Friends of Man
Tuvurton
Henry Warp Begcurn
Sir Pierci
Bir Prencm
Slodkin
Epmund Burke
Lord Bacon
Following the Flag First Division Aide Speaks of Gen Fry
An Army officer writes for the Gazette about the First Division's leadership under Brigadier General Speed Fry of Kentucky Since Perryville Fry joined the field for the Government and aligned with the Union despite southern ties He led his regiment at Mill Spring and inspired loyal Kentuckians amid rebel disaster and patriotism in a grim home battle news of the clash stirred many families as rebel leaders fell to those who loved the flag and homeland
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Speed
Fry
Kentucky
Perryville
Mill Spring
Zollicotter
Cologel
Saal Wy
Border States
Robert L. McCook
Charleston
Robert McCook
Sumter
McCook
Mill Springs
Heroe
Spring Grove
Holy Land
Loyalist generals and a heroic yet tragic Civil War portrait
A reverent profile honors General Fry and General Robert L. McCook. It praises their battlefield leadership, dedication to troops, and sacrifice. The piece recalls McCook's death and the army's response, then shifts to postwar reflections on governance, loyalty, and civilian restraint amid conflict.
Kidnapping Case On Louisville to Cincinnati Route
A man traveling from Louisville to Cincinnati with a horse trunk and a boy as a servant reports being arrested on the Louisville wharf while boarding the mailboat. He claims the boy, said to be from Nashville, was hired after checks for freedom, but a questioning official pressed for proof of the boy’s freedom and origins. The account references Gen Buell and a police-type inquiry into the boy’s status and freedom papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Cincinnati Gazette
Cincinnati
Buell
Nashville
Jater
Gen. Boyle
Watson
Letter from a Georgian in 1863 on slavery and Union
A Cincinnati Gazetter correspondent from Louisville letters in February 1863 arguing for emancipation and equal souls under God. He mocks Confederate racism, contrasts North and South, and likens secession to aggression against neighbors. He cites biblical lines and warns of dwindling constitutional protections amid rebellion.
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Cincinnati Gasette
Louisvitle
Gazertz
Desrairs
Shelbyville
Ind
Congress
Union
Senate passes bills and arsonal grant debate in Indiana
Correspondence from Indianapolis reports the Senate approved eleven measures including a director residency provision for railroads and state aid to soldiers families. A land grant bill for an arsenal in Marion county carried 67 to 12 amid debates on federal control and state sovereignty. House scenes included stampeding prisoners, a Fish Convention plan, and ongoing committee reports as session continued with second readings and public meetings planned statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inpratapoim
Senate
House
Branham
Puett
Salem
Goshen
Packard
State Prison North
United States
Marion County
Lassalle
Indiana
Loganeport
Jerkingtom
Itg
Roberts
Union
Brown
Logansport
Cass County
Dem
Logensport
Laesalle
Gcaate- Crowb
Messrs
Blooker
Burton
Garvin
Given
Hall
Lee
Lemmon
Spencer
Miller
Priest
Reitz
Wolfe
Senator Shields
Knightstown
Senator Browne
Randolph
Morgan County
Wright
St. Pike’s Opera House
Hio
Isaac Walton
March
Review of Ohio Militia Reflections in Gazette_Log
A fragmentary note from the Cincinnati Gazette discusses the reviewer of the Ohio yearly tract defending carnal weapons and the concept of seats force in government. The text contrasts Pilgrim civilization with Penun and his followers who opposed war, highlighting a vast difference in civilizations.
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Cincingiati Gazette
Mem
Ohio
Tr Cda
Mneathdad
Penun
Emancipation Proclama tion Sways English Public Opinion
A Boston Transcript excerpt from London notes that since the Emancipation Proclamation England has shifted sympathy toward the North. The Times faced critique for defending Slavery with Bible proofs, provoking protests among clergy and anti slavery groups. Germans, nobles, and middle classes are described as split, with calls for division and a strong North alignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Boston Transcript
London
London Times
Times
North
Adams
The
Adam
Negro Regiments in New York State 1814 Act
A New York 1814 act authorized raising two regiments of men of color. The bill, reported by a Senate committee led by cash man Martin Van Buren, passed the Council of Revision with only one objection by Judge Kent. Slaves could enlist and gain manumission upon discharge. officers would be white appointees.
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New York State
New York
Senate
Martin van Buren
Nathan Sanford
Morgan Lewis
Erastus Root
Henry Yates, Jr
House
Elisha Williams
W. A. Duer
A. Hackley
Ogden Edwards
W. C. Bouck
New York Commercial Advertiser
Education of Italian Ladies and Uncle Tom’s Cabin
A Rome noblewoman’s daughter was to study Uncle Tom’s Cabin but was limited to a digest prepared by a confessor. The abridged version, chosen for wholesome influence, was read before attending society events, prompting a lively discussion on modern literature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Mrs. Stowe
Confessor
Macmillan
An Agreeable Surprise from the Stone River War
Three fathers bring coffins to the Cumberland to recover their sons from Stone River. At Clarksville the fathers meet their three sons alive and hearty, a shocking yet joyful reunion that astonishes all aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Paper Blockades and Confederate News Confusion
A Civil War era discussion notes rebels debating how to discuss blockades. It cites a Richmond Enquirer confession about lacking general European news and a Charleston Mercury urging Europe to enforce a blockade. The piece contrasts journalistic voices and questions the effectiveness of a “paper blockade.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond Enquirer
New York
Charleston Mercury
Europe
Confederate States
United States
Richmond
N.“Y. Post
France Press and a General Butler Translation Incident
A Boston Transcript correspondent reports in Paris an American resident translated General Butler’s farewell to New Orleans and sent it to the Siecle editors. They planned publication, but next morning received a cautious notice from authorities urging not to publish anything favorable to General Butler.
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Boston Transcript
Paris
Butler
New Orleans
The
Siecle
Moslem Missionary Sent to British Colony
The Porte has dispatched Molliah Bekir Effendi, a zealous apostle of the faith, to South Africa to minister to the spiritual needs of Indian and Arab Mussulmans. Awaiting a better arrangement, arrears and events are noted in the Herald.
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Porte
Molliah Bekir Effendi
South
Washington Correspondent Reports for New York Journal
The Washington correspondent of the New York Journal of Commerce reports on political events, economic developments, and policy debates shaping national affairs from the capital. The dispatch highlights official statements, legislative moves, and the implications for interest groups and markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
The
New York Journal of Commeres Tells
Prince of Wales Niagara Dispatch Rivalry Tale
A lively Harper’s Monthly tale recounts a Niagara Falls incident during the Prince of Wales visit. Two New York reporters clash over telegraph priority. after bribes, interviews, and a Bible chapter detour, the first reporter’s dispatches reach New York but the biblical portions are not published, while the second’s report wins the morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper's Monthly
Niagara Falls
Prince of Wales
Falls
Nats
York Journal
Hia Us
New York Journal
New York
Niagara
Rochester
John Rose
Canada
Telegraph Company
Claude Duval
The Cost of a Career in a Pianist's Confession
A letter from Gottschalk laments the toll of a demanding concert life. He describes sickness, headaches, rain, and loneliness in a hotel room, noting eight months of touring, isolation, and the conflict between art and personal identity. He compares the pianist’s public prestige with private misery and alienation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gottschalk
Counterfeit Confederate Money Ring Reported
In Washington the Republican notes that parties in the city have received counterfeit Confederate money made in New York. They allegedly obtained it from prisoners and Virginians and passed it to unsuspecting people. The issue, condemned as a first step to a broader counterfeit scheme, prompts government action and potential restitution to avoid harsher punishment.
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Pennsylvania
Philip
Penn
Washington Republican
New York
Virginia
A New System of Warfare in Civil War Critique
A Lynchburg Virginia Republican passage argues a military critic labels General Robert E. Lee a fool for not preventing Federal crossings of the Rappahannock. The critic suggests using red hot rocks and scalding water in the river as a drastic interruptive tactic.
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Lynchburg
Virginia
Robert E. Lee
Army of the Potomac
Rappahannock
Gen. Burnside's Creed. In his recent visit to Providence
A brief note records General Burnside visiting Providence, noting his creed or stance during the engagement and his reception by local officials and crowds in the city.
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Burnside
Providence
Brenth Pee teen a success in likely Uncle Tom adaptation
A fragmented note hints at a staged performance titled Uncle Tom’s something featuring Brenth Pee teen as a central figure. The exact wording is unclear but suggests a theatrical reading or adaptation with music or dramatic scenes. Further details are unreadable in the available text.
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Brenth Pee Ae
Statistics of Free Masonry from the 1863 Masonic Calendar
The 1863 Masonic Calendar from Berlin lists sixty eight Grand Lodges across Europe and the Americas. It details Berlin three lodges, Hamburg twenty six dependencies, Bavaria Bayreuth ten, Frankfort ten, Darmstadt ten, Lausanne Alpina, and three English and Irish Grand Lodges with large dependencies. The United States has thirty Grand Lodges, Canada has one hundred thirty nine dependencies, Brazil one grand lodge and sixty five inferior lodges, and several other nations with single grand lodges. It notes the Grand Orient and Supreme Conseil directing numerous lodges and mentions journals devoted to Freemasonry in Europe.
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Berlin
Prussia
Three Globes
York
Hamburg
Bavaria
Bayreuth
Frankfort-on-the-main
Eclectic Masons
Grand Lodge of Concord
Leintracht
Darmstadt
Hesse
Switzerland
Alpina
Lausanne
England
London
Edinburg
Ireland
Dublin
Holland
Great Osten
the Hague
Grand Duchy of Luxemburg
Sweden
Denmark
Belgium
Grand Orient
Portugal
Piedmont
Sicily
Garibaldi
United States
Grand Lodge of
Canada
Brazil
Venezuela
Uruguay
Peru
Bolivia
Hagui
Europe
Bes the
Auhulle
the Rafter
Eimaurer Zeitung
Seaseneike Vierteljahrschiff
Copperhead Attack on Gen Rosecrans Critique in Catholic Telegraph
The Catholic Telegraph rebukes The Cincinnati Enquirer for misquoting General Rosecrans. It defends his stance on loyalty to the government and slavery, noting his opposition to the slave trade and condemning partisan attacks. The piece condemns brutal political rhetoric and urges unity amid the war.
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Copperhead
Gen. Rosecrans
Catholic Telegraph
The
Cincinnati Enquirer
Ate
General Rosecrans
Enquirer
Parwe
Commander Preble Restored to Naval Service
The Boston Journal editorially declares Commander Preble has been restored to active duty after a review of the Crete escape to Mobile. The paper notes his suspension followed partial facts and a board inquiry, asserting the decision was influenced by cautious judgments and the desire for just treatment of all involved.
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Commander Preble
Boston Journal
the Journal
Crete
Mobile
Board of
Exane
Pedane
Newport News Hosts Odd Fellows Supper
Suppers for Covington and Cincinnati Odd Fellows hosted by Noah's Cove Encampment at Odd Fellows Hall in Newport. A bold but failed burglary at Peterles street home left robbers fleeing after gas lights, two servant girls drugged with chloroform, and silverware stolen from the dining room.
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Odd Fellows
Covington
Cincinnati
Noah’s Cove
Newport
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Peterles
Monmouth Street
Mayo
Ringgold
Mr. B
Mr. Beal
Law Report Superior Court Cases and Proceedings
Detailed courtroom notes cover Beresford vs Neffs executors McManems vs McDougal slander verdict $150 Caroline Stille vs Wade board verdict $16695 and related financial disputes in the Keck case. Tax sale liens and trustee implications discussed. Probate notes include John Maley habeas corpus with claim of desertion and non enlistment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brroazs Jouper Heapity
Beresford
Neff
Bsrone
McManems
McDougal
Caroline Stille
Wade
Recreles
Vance & Co
Keck
Storer
Kak & Bard
Charles Keck
Wooster Turnpike Company
C. H
E. P. Bradstreet
Meesra
Worthip
Thompson
Collins
P. Probasco
J. Thompson
J. W. Strong
F. Graff
Murdock
John Maley
Real estate transfers recorded in yesterday's court docket
Sales entered in the recorder's office include transfers from David L. Emmond to Martin West for Lot 7 in square 2 Miama, from Isaac Wheeler to C. W. Smith on a January 6 1863 parcel, and other deeds. William Wedel to Theodore Marsh on January 29 1863 deeds cover lot fronts and Carr subdivision portions. a sheriff's deed to Blakely Wilson dated March 31 1862 covers a 75 foot by 100 foot lot on Vine Street.
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Recorder’s
David L. Emmond
Martin West
Evenoe Ablseel
Miam
Isaac Wheeler
W. “Smith
Ape
Spencer
Eastewees Propert la Fe Mess
Coos
William Wedel
Theodore Marsh
Blakely Wilson
Phird Street
Wm. Wedel
Carr
Carr Street
M. Murch
Real Estate Auction Results From City Lots Sale
Sales of city property were conducted by J. Graff and Kohl. The Back Building at Third and Main drew buyers. Rutard Hurd secured it with half cash and the balance due in 1, 2, and 3 years with interest. A lot on Sixth Street, two doors west of Freeman, was bought by John Philip Kersener for a specified sum.
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J. Graff
Kohl
Bavk
Third
Main Streets
Main
Rutard Hurd
Sixth Street
Freeman
John Philip Kersener
Empress Josephine's Shawls Sold at Eviction Rates
The text describes Empress Josephine's passion for shawls, noting 150 Navarre shawls valued at 15,000 to 20,000 capes each. Designs were sent to Constantinople and shawls patterned there were highly sought. Weekly dealer Lernorment sold as many as possible at auction below their value, with Paris figures attending the sale.
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Josephine
Navarre
Constantinople
M. Lernorment
Europe
Paris
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Bomions
Daily Gazette
West
Ofer
Tory
C. V. Artillery
Beeta
Boyle
Johnson
Retter
A. ©. Swartzwelder
O. V. Artillery
Offisio
Mr. North
Mr. South
Bohoy
Historiou
Jackeon
New Em Shell
Indianapolis
Cincinnati Gasetta
Prossn Southeoednahtrael 5
Wm. Gessert
Andrew Keller
Benjamin Earl
Sty Ghio Cavalry
Edward Gibbons
J. Lapp
Jacob Fleekmyer
Cvington
Mainreet Hospital
Seminary Hospital
Greenutreet Hospital
Main Street
Tax Union
Kenton County
Sadepensianen
Frankfort
Eleventh
Pike Street
Madison
Joan T. Contuenrs
Jefferson County
Cuattorre Cuanpier
Briner
Fifer
Egleeton
Newport News
LAW Report
Superior Court
Anne
Neaukhaare
Sioaicnna
Henry John
Do Tereby
Henry Johnson, M
U.S. A
Dancing Academy
En Een Ae
Basgar
Mechanics’ Institute
Lustitute
Feia of
LGB
Wees M. Bare &O
LASS
M. Bare & CS
Army Bee
W. Queen & CO
Opticians
Chestnut Street
Ie Anc Marine
Lafayette Insurance Co
Walnut Street
Commerce St
W. Stone
W. Sibiy
Eotsom
Howard Matthews
Pre. J. L. Exon
Sec
Fs i Enquirer
Acd
Velkefreund
C. “Ac
Philosophical Instruments
Ieee Non Reines
Ometers
James Wot
Prn
Londonderry
Glasgow
Verpool
Montreal Ocean
Mpany
Monwagcha
Hyseenan
Anglo-Saxom
Hourn AmEnigas
Boummay
OvenenatEe Ura
Whip Bend
D & Steam
W. Liverposter
Menelis Fox Pemagervig
Meral A. Genta
Druccist’s Stock
Nes and Dyes
Saleby Pols
Manufactur
Oyak
George C. Miller
Seventh Street
Bering
9—Corp
Aiehaary
Goka Bint
Obios
Albert Davis
Fide B. & Bee
Solin Shaw
Gearon Sigotany
Feadeg
Insurance
Franklin Insurance Company
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