Camp Jackson anniversary celebrated in St Louis tribute to Lyon
Special correspondence from Cincinnati reports a St Louis procession for Camp Jackson’s capture anniversary. Gen Curtis, Gov Gamble, and staff led a large turnout with 20,000 listeners at Lindell Grove. Charles Drake praised Lyon, while secessionists faced suppression and press bans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Jackson
St. Louis
Lyon
Enquirer
Lexington
Secessioniata
Vidson
Gasette- St. Louis
Gen. Curtis
Gov. Gamble
Iis
Gaimble
Gamble
United States
Lindell Grove
Jackson
Charles D. Drake
Missouri
Union
Nathaniel Lyon
America
Arigsos
Department of the Missouri
My 'S Journal
New York
Crisis
Columbus
Ohio
Times
Chicago
Ilinois
Herrid
Dubuque
Iowa
Democratic Union
Jeffersonvile
Illinois
the Enquirer
Pon Hag
Urnside
The Late Battles on the Rappahannock
Details of the two day fight from Chancellorsville to Wilderness Swamp describe heavy losses on both sides. The Union line held near Marye s Hill, with Fredericksburg as a focal point, as Stonewall Jackson and brigade commanders suffered wounds and deaths amid a fierce pursuit and heavy artillery action. The Confederate casualty list includes General Paxton, Colonel Rekestoah, Captain Fulton, Lieutenant Ball, and others, with widespread brigades afflicted and many officers killed or wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chancelloraville
Fredericksburg
iGuinea
Ericksburg
D. H. Hill
Rhodes Obama
Trimble
Alabama
Oe Vi
Maryland
Saskia
Marye
Louisiana Washington Army
Louisiana
Akes
Stafford
Williams
Louisiana Regiment
Hays
Louisiana de
Guinea
Sta
Richmond
Apt. Squires
Lieut
Galbraith
Washington Artillery
DeRussey
P. J Cotton
Otto Frank
Barton Kirk
Vallentine
West
Lewis
J. G. Sandlin
Nintouisiana
Guinka
Wilderness Church
ChanceHorsville
Pdericksburg
Orange Court House
Richmond Examiner
Stapa
Hooker
Spottsylvania Court House
Rapidan
Ely’s Ford
Chancellorsville
Ancestorsville
Jackson
Lee
Oker
Idan
Appahhannock
Medericksburg
Washton Artillery
McLaws
Early
Sedgwick
Rappahannock
Hayg
Runns
A. P. Hill
Paxton
Stonewall Brigade
Walker (Warren
Tenth Virginia
Fifty-fifth Virginia
Miles Selden
Heth
Greenlee Davidson
Ketcher
Edward Branch
Richmond Grays
Banks
Petersburg Grays
Channing Price
Stuart
Spottsylvania Court Caze
Darmee
Mrain
Rappahannocke
Gen. Lee
Ooker
United States Ford
Claggett
William G. Paine
Citizens’ Ambulance Committee
Richmond Enquirer
EB. Frank Paxton
Lynchburg
Stonewall
Gen
Rockbridge County
The
Virginia Military Institute
Wilderness Swamp
Spottsylvania
Orange Plank Road
Enem
Stonewall Corps
J. Q. A. Rekestoah
Twenty-first Regiment Infantry
Sli
Fulton
Fe Pone
Virginia Volunteers
Fifth
Ball
Edmonson
Twenty-seventh
Sea Brigade
A. P. Ie
McGowan
Rodgers
Micolonel E- M. Mallory
Boowell
Ackean
Major Price
Forbes
Ata Woun
Duncan McKim
Soul Among the Prophets and the Union War’s Aim
The New York Journal of Commerce rejects peace and disunion proposals after the Rappa hannack setback. It urges conservatives to support the Constitution and Union, rallying patriotism to defeat rebellion, oppose radical shifts, and ensure a Union peace through continued wartime sacrifice and loyalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Journal of Commerce
Hannack
Missouri
Kentucky
Maryland
Washington
Atlantic
Pacific
Radical Party
General Banks Reports Opelousas River Operations
General Banks presents an official April 23 1863 report on operations near Opelousas River detailing Grover's advance from New Iberia, battles at Bayou Vermillion, bridge destruction and rapid reconstruction, Washington and Alexandria movements, Dwight's reconnaissance to Bayou Courtebleau, capture of the steamer Ellen, successful gunboat action at Bute la Rose, and the seizure of 2000 prisoners plus ships and guns, asserting a decisive strategic gain and control of key positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Coteau
Opelousas
Washington
Courtebleau
Dwight
Grover
Alexandria
Cocodue
Bocuff
Texas
Licre
Moore
Taylor
New York
Blanchard
Barrett
1St
Louisiana Cavalry
Durham
Harwood
Barras Landing
Bute la Rage
Durnham
Ellen
Bute A la Rose
Com. Cooks
U.S. N
Atchafalaya
P. Banks
Com'dg
Halleck
Washington City
Horticultural Hints on Pear Trees and Delaware Grapes
The Horticulturalist for May covers pear cultivation with dwarf quince rootstock, urging top dressings and yearly pruning to keep growth balanced. It also notes a method for propagating Delaware grapes from two eye cuttings kept in water before planting, claiming over half success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May
T. T.S
Delaware
Imboden’s Virginia Expedition and Imboden’s Gubernatorial Bid
The piece notes Imboden’s raids on the Baltimore and Ohio railroad and argues he pursues politics in the coming Virginia convention. An advertisement in the Richmond Sentinel promotes General John D. Imboden of Page County as a candidate for Lieutenant Governor, inviting copies and fundraising letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imboden
Virginia
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Richmond Sentinel
Tate
John D. Imboden
Pagoete County
Seo
Billa
Editor's Trials and the Mad Letters to The Observer
A passage quotes Jyeneus of the New York Observer on editors overrun by readers seeking help. It mentions a subscriber who tries to gaslight the system by sending an ear of corn to shell for the paper, amusingly suggesting editors could hire agents to handle such tasks and to bypass postage costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jyeneus
New York Observer
Reggus
Observer
Rebel Official Account of Capture of Col Straight
Braxton Bragg reports from Tercanoma Tennessee on May 5 1863 detailing Union cavalry losses at Bear Creek and subsequent engagements from April 18 to May 3 including Col Roddy's early actions near Tuscumbia Eastport and Decatur Forrests pursuit of Col Straight with 1600 men and prisoners. The narrative notes heavy Confederate losses and captures, with Straight finally taken near Gadsden Rome area after five days of fighting and marching.
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Corinth
Tuscumbia
Bear Creek
Roddy
Dodge
Eastport
Decatur
Town Creek
Forrest
Columbia
Arriv
Straight
Moulton
Bloodsville
Driver's Gap
Sand Mountain
Thompson
Blountsville
Gadsden
Rome
Col. Straight
C. Braxton Brace
Sketches of General Stoneman and Colonel Kilpatrick
The article profiles Major General George Stoneman a New York native and West Point graduate of 1846 with a long Civil War record. It notes his cavalry command, key actions from Yorktown to Fredericksburg, and his rise to major general. It also chronicles Colonel Judson Kilpatrick of New Jersey, his West Point birth, injuries at Bethel, service with Harris Light Cavalry, and leading a brigade in Stone Man’s cavalry operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Stoneman
New York
West Point Military Academy
McClellan
Foster
Reno
Couch
Seymour
C. C. Gilbert
Sturgis
Palmer
Rush
Magilton
Stonewall
Second Cavalry
Caplonel A. S. Johnston
Fourth Cavalry
Army of the Potomac
Peninsula
Stoneman
Yorktown
Williamsburg
United States Army
Pope Sorina
Maryland
Pope
Fredericksburg
Third
Hooker
Pens
Kilpatrick
Judson Kilpatrick
Sussex County
New Jersey
West Point
Duryee
Tjig Bethel
Harris Light Cavalry
General Banks orders enlistment of Louisiana Engineers
From the Army of the Gulf, a March 20 1863 General Order prescribes forming the 1st Regiment of Louisiana Engineers to serve as engineers sappers miners and pontooners for three years or during the war. Unemployed Black workers to be enlisted with cooks per regiment, wages set, and officers to be detailed. emphasis on discipline, skill, and loyalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army OF
Army
1St Regiment of
Louisiana Engineers
Banks
Ricoarn B. Inwix
Foodestion in the South Wants Transport Reform
A Canadian correspondent reports severe transport shortages in the South hindering grain and meat movement. He notes derelict rail stock, high prices for coffee and sugar, and warns the salt supply is vulnerable while a double corn crop could sustain the Confederacy for years, boosting meat output through fed hogs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Wilmington
Richmond
Trans Perese
Richmond Examiner
Confederacy
Davis
Tennessee
Gulf States
Bein
Virginia
East Tennessee
Biliston
Gunboats at Haine's Bluff Fight Promotes Grant Strategy
A private letter describes the Haine’s Bluff action where Grant aimed to draw Confederate attention for Grand Gulf’s capture. The 29th fleet attack featured the Black Hawk Choctaw and Baron DeKalb and several gunboats, with Tylor near the batteries taking hits but repairing quickly. The Choctaw and Baron DeKalb suffered damage but crews remained unharmed as mortars shelled the batteries. The attack waned the next day after achieving its objective, and command changes followed with Ensign Browne reassigned to Petrol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tylor
Haine
Grant
Grand Gulf
Black Hawk
Baron DeKalb
Haine’s Bluff
Carter
William H. Miner
Lot
Symmes E. Browne
Ile
Samuel J.wne
Cincinnati
New Publications and Book Notices Brighten Reading Lists
The catalog reviews several works including Leaves from the Diary of an Army Surgeon and A First Friendship. It notes the value of textual accuracy and clarity for teachers and scholars, while criticizing the Army Surgeon memoir for strong prejudices about slavery and McClellan. The notices highlight Harper and Brothers library prestige and Clarke & Co editions with prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos
T. Ellis
New York
Penner
Whitehaven
Tode Tn. Inc
I. Robe, Clarke & Co
George B. McClellan
Republic
Gen. McClellan
Harper & Brothers
Cincinnati
Robert Clarke & Co
Messrs
Audley
Superior Court cases mix in old harbor matters and debts
In room one Alfred Finch sues W Davis and others over an attachment tied to the steamboat Leonora. The court overruled motion to set aside the attachment with leave to renew. Several other cases involve assignees on bonds, real estate levies, and removals or demurrers. Additional matters include will construction for Lewis Whiteman heirs and partial security for costs in multiple actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. S. Evening Post
Albany
Wilson
Geneva College
Judge Foot
England
Foot
Berorn
Alfred Finch
W. Davis
Leonora
Trover
Dodd and Huston
Lincoln
Smith
I. B. Matson
J. B. Holmes
J. L. Scott
Same Marty
Scott
de Bonisinow
Thompson & Nesmith
Douglas
T. Kirby
R. Matthews
Thomas Matthews
Robert
Thomas
J . Kirby
Jackson & Johnson
John Schiff
G. A.huber
J. Dale
C. P. Mellvaine
Adelphus Lotze
Miller Vs. Robinson
H. B. Dreyer
J.B. Armstrong
Simon Wolf
J. B. Armstrong
Berone Jupcek
Lewis Whiteman
L. Whiteman
Harriet
A. Todd
Caldwel
Collins & Herron
Government Goods and Hardware Auction Ad
A fragmentary old advertisement listing government goods and hardware items for sale including knives, forks, shams, canvas, burlaps, hats, and bed springs. It references doctors stock, dyes, vanilla, soda, and patent spring beds from Hiram Tucker Boston and other suppliers. The ad mentions sale at Walnut Street and Second Street area with dates and vendors obscured.
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Daily Gazette
Mel Penenene Edrance
Ween BO
Generg
Friends of the Government
Court House
Rp. U
Walter Krye
Cav
M.S. M
Couty Post
Friends
Price
John 8. Floyd
D. H. Armstro
Opeuly
Armstrong
Looker
Davidson
Concordia Park
Eral Halleck
Sigel
Murfreesboro
Bragg
Ohio Infantry
Woodward
Arkansas
Chattanooga
Reynold
McMinnville
Shelbyville
Army of Tennessee
Manchester
Wartrall
Estell Springs
Cumberland Mountains
John Mo
Duck River
van Dorn
Cara
Tullahoma
Neral Breckinridge
A. D. Straight
Indiana
A.O. Lawcon
Rich Mountain
Perryville
Stone River
Trenton
Bunker Hill
Jno. Beatty
J. Warren Keifer
110Th Ohio
John G. Mitchell
113Th Ohio
Poe
Spring Hill
Middle Tennessee
Courtland
Georgia
Bylrithe
Kirbyn
S. Foote
Congress
Ber
Casey
Touisians
Bral Hope
North Carolina
Rhodes
J. Bell
Gana Volunteers
Calhoun
Staunton Artillery
PROM
the Rappahannock
Eral Early
Theernoon Muareys
Eral
Laws
Anderson
Stuarts
Ashford
Preketickebuty
Wildernesurch
Iphine
Rawlins
Vira
Army Or the Potomac
Wm. Hayes
2D Brigade
2D Corps
S. Mayer
J. A. Matthew
Pennsylvania
R.S. Bostwick
Connecticut
Charles Glantz
W. W. Packer
H.C. Merwin
D. B. McCeary
FE. W. Cook
L. H. Smith
William B. Wooster
Charles Hewby
John A. Windwick
John A. Danks
Joseph Geamans
N.Y
James H. Coburn
H. I. Neff
C. Sanzer
New York Cavalry
W. IT. Bass
John H. Albert
14Th Indiana Regiment
Heapquartrhes 141Th Indiana Volunteers
Ouneres
Indianapolis Journal
E. D. Hamilton
C.C. Warner
Nathaniel Cole
Company B
Wm. Donaldson
C. F. Englemeir
John A. Burdalow
Nelson Dunham
Company C
Charles Gibson
W. W. Davis
Company PD
P. E. Buzan
John McGuire
James Jerrel
James B. Wakefield
Wm. B. Barker
Geo. McBride
James H. MccMullen
John Stark
Joseph N. Snyder
George Hitch
Casper Trout
G. B. Shellady
Aner Prather
John Salts
Jahile Fisk
Henry Martin
William J. Henderson
Adam Shultz
Wm. D. F. Landon
Thomas Piety
Wm. Lynn
Michael Shank
Company H
Charles J. Knight
David E. Beem
Yesse S. Harrold
Corp
Chas. Tignor
H. Anderson
H. Y. Thomas
T. H. Sudbury
Leander Farleigh
T. J. Kidd
William H. Hed
Theo
Payne
Brown
McDonald
P. O. Langhorn
William Simstead
Gissing
S. B. Samson
J. R. Whitehead
Joseph Rash
G. B. Ward
Ae Smith
Berry Inn
Bererson
Jas
Harbison
Pie
Jony Cooks
T. C. Bascey
Cobora
Yenaee
Cincinnati Daily Gazette
Chancellorsvile
Stonewall Jackson
T. J. Jackson
Canteyheim
Tellagma
Col
Gen. Stoneman
Col Kilpatrick
Pitcbwrs
Penn
Valparaiso
New York Commercial Advertiser
Cape Horn
New Publications
I.w Report
Hamilton County District Court
Pollock Vs. the Adams Express Co
Probate Court
Begerr Yvoer Pawpacx
Hamilton County
F. H. Rowekamp
Pepperagy
Ick
Ube
Massachusetts
Merrill
Chancelorsville
Chas.w. Merrill, Co. A
A. Lincoln
Army Goods
Jes
Bris Hemp Boca & C. Reakirt
Tucker
Hiram. Tucker
Revere Block
Boston
Mass
Aldrich
West Third Third Street
4Th and
Central Avenue
FISH
BN Bass, Reed & CO
Put Street
Kiev
O Waltham
Uze
Ancras
Lepines
Appleton, Tracy & CO
Bartlett
WM. Ellery
Quest
American Watch Company
Robbins & Appleton
American Watch Co
ImIp
Broadway
Otice.cin
First Congressional District
West Third
Main
Walnut
C.H. Sargent
Elizabeth C. Kilgour
WH. Kilgour
John Kilgour
Ohio & Mississippi R. R. Gon
Ohio & Mississippi, Railroad Company
Cit of
West Third Street
Samuel Trevor
Sec'v. Fficevincinnati Equitableins Francs Company
T County
Memday
Cemple
Seret
Tiffin Taylor
D. K. Cadspringer
Charles Andress
Jon Whetetone
Timult Cook Jones
J.W. Canfield
Mark Ke.ene
Andrew cAlpin
Mark E. Reeves
Joseph Smith
T. T. Keckler
Joseph Ines
Griffin Taylor
R. R. Springer
J. W. Canfield
Joseph Jones
Joseph
Frank Goodman
George Crawford
Corbin
Waldron
William Calvert
Garble
Josurun McDovant
C.W. Moulton
Department of the Hio
Banon
Warren County
Oho
A. Holbrook
Adoirus
College Hill
BcHool
Sch
Joe Brinci
Buropean Uc
Floral House
PPS
SEPP
LAP LA Peat Ashington Paper Collar Agency
Charles R. Lewis
Walnut Street
Demas S. Barnes &Co
Costar
Aermin
Principal Depot
China Ware, &C
Davis, Collamore & CO
Faria
Figeres
Seibert Fares
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