18 Apr 1863
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1863
Page
1
Special correspondence from the Army of the Cumberland describes ongoing Confederate pressure, Union guards, and civilian mistreatment reports. It highlights General Stanley Matthews’s resignation, Bragg’s rebels, and a Nashville to Murfreesboro context with soldiers patrolling and civilians enduring hardship.
A discussion of stamp collecting as a growing pastime in society and its curiously speculative market. The Stamp Collectors Magazine notes diverse readers and dealers, with prices rising like Wall Street.
The article outlines government spending on animal-related services during wartime, noting figures for the year ending March 31, 1884, including a substantial mileage and departmental costs. It emphasizes public access to this information to show the war effort's magnitude and government operations.
The brief text appears to discuss how soil and climate affect crop adaptation, mentioning Lafayette and general terms of agricultural suitability. Content is fragmented with no clear names, dates, or concrete facts to confirm a full news item.
A sweeping panorama of stage and concert life. The piece praises theatre as a fusion of eloquence architecture painting and music, then surveys engagements at Wood’s Theater and other venues. It highlights Maggie Mitchell Miss Mitchells and Jeffreys and notes touring companies and new operatic troupes with emphasis on public appetite for dramatic and musical exhibitions.
Details of the capture of the clipper schooner J. M. Chapman by the Cyane near the San Francisco bar. Seventeen on board arrested, including Ridgeley Greathouse and others, with munitions and secret oaths found. Reports describe a Rebel plot to privateer along the Pacific coast and a planned seizure of the US revenue cutter Shubrick.
A Murfreesboro to St Louis telegraph quotes General Rosecrans' policy as a cure and true strategy in the war. The writer argues Rosecrans should move quickly and press forward, but warns against reckless advance. The letter discusses rebel activity nearby and the need to protect lines while awaiting better conditions.
Lieutenant Cushing reports to the Navy Department on April 17 about the Mount Washington action on the Neweemona River. The vessel, aided by Barney class boats, exchanged heavy fire with Rebels, silencing their battery after grounding the Mount Washington and towing it to safety. Casualties include three killed and seven wounded aboard the Mount Washington, with additional injuries on other vessels. Union forces claim victory and report Rebels retreating despite lingering artillery and sharpshooters.
From Havana and Nassau to New York April 17 reports a British Queen steamship from Havana and Nassau and a collision or fight with vessels including the Margaret and Jessie arriving at Nassau with word of damage to the lrousides and Keokuk. The Haldee wrecked with coal cargo lost. Havana news slow. Vanderbilt and Sonora gunboats present. Octorora sailed May 6. North Star sailed May 7. British Rebel ships Wyby and Virginia seen at Havana.
Washington reports say the President will move to the Soldiers’ Home in June and foreign ministers may relocate legations to the North temporarily. The Post notes a major military movement near Washington and another in progress. General Casey is relieved by General Abercrombie, whose command has moved south.
Halifax on April 17 endured a serious riot as about three hundred soldiers stormed from the barracks into the streets. Citizens and soldiers clashed with injuries on both sides until a detachment of the Royal Artillery drove the troops back to their barracks.
A telegram from Colonel Phillips dated Park Hill Creek Nation notes forces have cleared the Ar kansa river side of Revels and part of his command holds Fort Gideon. He mentions overtures from Colonel Drew Captain Veaghe and Creek Indians as Rebels gather on the river's south bank.
A Mississippi resident is reportedly in trouble as of early April in New York. Details are scarce with the note indicating a possible arrest or legal matter, and no names or locations beyond the general region are provided.
The War Eagle at Columbus Kentucky reports a barbarous outrage carried out by Dewseo's band on the south side of the Odion river. The victim, a Union man named Jordon Hie, was attacked near the Mobile and Ohio railroad, eighteen miles from Troy, with March 2 noted as the date.
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