03 Aug 1864
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1864
Page
1
The fragment centers on Eliza A. Pittinorr’s poem about a beagle or omen bird, with dreamlike imagery of the shore, twilight, and a prophet bird. It references the eagle and a celestial scene, exploring themes of wonder, memory, and national symbols through vivid, archaic diction.
Lieutenant Axpausw J. Surra, acting inspector general of the 24 brigade, Kautz’s cavalry division, is sentenced to dismissal and hard labor for ten years at hard labor at each place as directed by General Burien. The court martial reviews the case to uphold federal authority and ensure punishment for the crime. The sentence includes confinement at the penitentiary and labor assignments under presidential direction.
A State Union Central Committee member reports receipt of a letter from a northern region gentleman. The message expresses rejoicing at a particular stance and discusses alignment with fear-Committee sentiments. The fragment hints at regional discourse within the party.
Fragments report hotel charges and furniture issues, a pistol incident with a five dollar fine, cathedral repairs planned for 1946, a fallen elm tree and a $100 payment, rail company lawsuits in Montreal, and mixed political and social glimpses including Commodore Stewart’s birthday and unrest among Newark youth.
A Cincinnati Times special dispatch from the Eastern Army describes mortar shells wobbling toward Union lines near the 5th Corps. The writer recalls casualties from a burst in a ration wagon and praises solitary letters from home for lifting spirits while noting political chatter about Vallandigham and Northern loyalty.
An official roll lists the 87th Ohio casualties from the Atlanta affair on July 284. Names include Heokmass John Hala, Edward Cane, Gunths Hopp, Jacob Ware, Charles Courier, Adam Frederick Straub, Charles Kro, Homer D Or, Jacob L Han ne Borin, Jacob Vraka, Peter Staler among the documented killed wounded and missing.
The fragment lists casualties among the 70th Ohio Infantry during the Atlanta operations. It mentions names and units in a damaged OCR line, with unclear surrounding text. No clear dates beyond July and location Atlanta are readable.
A fragmentary report from the Helena battle recalls Hood’s forces near Wallace’s on Big Creek, with Major Carmichael arriving to stop a Confederate cavalry charge. The engagement features wounded officers and a determined flank maneuver recapturing lost ground as Union infantry and artillery pressed the Rebels.
The Shenandoah Valley farmers produced an enormous wheat crop during the war period. The crop was substantial and notable in amount, with the usual yield continuing despite alarm and disruption. A Nashville Times correspondent notes the rail movement of grain and the broader wartime agricultural effort.
The fragment mentions salend and deoseire with unclear names and dates. No coherent event or identifiable organizations appear. Unable to determine a clear news item from the text provided.
Fragmentary late night dispatches allege Rebel forces demand removal of General Cadwalader and General Cameron. The report notes Union lines and suspected Rebel movements toward a strategic location, with unclear timing and routes.
A fragmentary OCR entry from Potomac dated August 1 mentions buried items and wounded numbers, but the text is garbled. It preserves no clear names places or events beyond the vague reference to an August date and potential injury mentions.
Fragmented items note General Averill censured over a guard reinforcement move in Pennsylvania. Lines reference remounting cavalry and a Washington report on rebel prisoners in France. War Department is informed of actions and a measure to quell unrest is mentioned.
Fragmentary report notes guerrilla activity near the Pete Mosby line. Troops were sent to intercept but could not cross the river and were later recalled. The steamer Continental from New Orleans arrived August 20 with mixed observations on cotton demand and milling costs.
Nearly 1,000 Union prisoners from the Red River country arrived at New Orleans on the 25th. Iowa and 26th Indiana and 19th Iowa are heavily represented among them. many officers are in irons and suffering from want of food medicine and clothing. Two hundred have been vaccinated against smallpox amid disease and hardship. The report references guerrilla activity and political tensions in Maryland and Missouri with calls to drive out Rebels and loyalists.
A report mentions the death of Harry Gilmor in a local incident with sparse details. The brief notes a violent event affecting the community, but the specifics and location are not clearly stated in the readable text.
Fragmentary report describes a loss related to a boat near Pollara and an event five miles above a settlement. Names and details are unreadable due to OCR issues.
Fragmentary text mentions rebels or prisoners with unclear names or locations. The readable portion suggests a report about a revolt or detention but lacks verifiable details or dates to form a clear summary.
The record notes the resignation or designation of Sungate Geneah King as Surgeon General King and mentions succession by the former acting General Phillips of Pittis.
The document records names and statuses from a battle near Winpotosen listing prisoners and wounded. Corporals and sergeants such as H tee Glibriet and M. Kent are named among the fallen or captured alongside others like Lieutenant Geo. ded and Sergeant Hawk.
In charge are Ww. McQuung and A. Captain W. I. oar. The excerpt notes US Quartermasters and mentions officers with initials and ranks, but the fragmentary text provides no clear events or outcomes to confirm.
An OCR fragment shows Ames A Frazer Wholesale and General Merchandise dealing in burlap and linens with scattered mentions of cheese and flour. Text is garbled and incomplete but indicates a local ad for wholesale goods and groceries.
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