Notices and News Bits from Portland and Nearby
Fragmentary items mention Portland Bay conscript camp on Machias Island, and a drowning near a bridge in Bruhs Me. Oddities include fashion notes from London, a cricket scene in Leeds, and a tale of a bold rebel squadron briefly retaking a flag. The mix hints at a seaside region’s varied chatter.
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Manchester
Indy
Edward B. Furbush
Bruhs
Machias Island
Portland Bay
Maine
New York
London
Godiva
Sigal
Hospital
Greenwich
Leeds
Bacchus
Ian
Voyage of a Steamboat Up the Missouri to the Yellowstone
Journal notes describe the journey of a steamboat crewed voyage from Fort Pierre to the Yellowstone River region in late spring and summer. Passengers trade with La Barge Harkness Co and confront Sioux hostility, buffalo drives, and river hazards. The crew reports fort defenses, weather, and interactions with Fort Berthold and Fort Clark, concluding with plans for continued ascent and cargo exchange aboard the Robert Campbell.
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Widen
Fortune
Bt. Joseph
Pon Bey
City
Nebraska
Yancton
Dakota Territory
Seale - Lea Seseoies
Yandon Agency
Fort Randall
Harkness & Co
Fal M
Port. Pierre
Shell
A.C
Tiis
Cannon Ball River
Drago
Old Fort Clark
Red Spring
Fort Betheld
la Barge, Harkness & Co
Bronx
la Parge, Mess & Co
Little
Missouri River
Mieouri
Yellow Stone
Tegard de
Hodgkins
Les
Fort Lea
McKenzie
Alvaro
Shreveport
Gal- Eaune
Strones
Fort Letoimi
Robert Campbell
Fortpin
Nellie Ire
Chippeway Bend
Jane
Mackview
Fort Union
Mouth of
Bote
Fort Berthold
Campbell
Hart River
Fort Clark
Judge Latta
Big Bend
Ae la Parge
Ind
Tobacco Garden
Vane
Hira
Waitinno
Robt
Cambell
Cam
James
Fragmentary OCR on Louisiana Purchase history and nullified claims
The text discusses Napoleon Bonaparte’s sale of Louisiana to the United States, the 1803 cession by France under Spain, and the controversial role of proclamations and treaties. It mentions the lack of direct slavery references and references French and Spanish officials such as the Louisiane grant and Governor Clairborne.
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Napoleon T
United States
France
M. Lausent
French Republic
Gov
Clairborne
Cit
Gene
Loulalems
Napoleon
Franco
Boston
Liberia letter from Monrovia notes progress and trade
Alexander Crummell, a minister and educator in Liberia, reports on the republic’s prosperity from Monrovia. He mentions cotton trade, interior natives producing raw cotton, and local prices while detailing passengers’ routes and inland commerce.
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Alexander Crammell
Church of Liberia
Presen
Liberia
Monrovia
Cape Palmas
Basses
O of Liberia
Goa
Mr. Crummell
Ae Gore
Fragmentary Pioneer Tale From Detroit Trade Era
Fragmented OCR recalls a 1700s pioneer tale mentioning Fleur de no and French Campau who died recently. It notes a youth of eighteen beginning trade with Indians near Detroit and references Boston links and adventurous pursuits amid early colonial dynamics.
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Campau
France
Detroit
Was
Fall of Vicksburg Before the End of Siege
Readable portions depict a Confederate era broadside on the fall of Vicksburg with wartime editorials. It references Gen Romein E Lam and Mitxey Co as figures of a recent whipping, notes prices and shortages, and hints at progress reports from the Civil War front. The piece preserves the Citizen’s voice with scorn for opponents and remarks on Union advances and hardships.
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Romein E. Lam
Mitxey & Co
Hell
A Married Flirt or Worse Mrs Norton Explains Lady Neadale
The Hon Mrs Norton describes a married flirt in a passage about Lady Neadale. The Sheri dan beauty who authored Lost and Saved is noted for self adoration and mastery over enamored men. The story hints at social intrigue and private theatrics in upper class circles.
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Norton
Sheridan
Neadale
Milly
Draom
Nesaale
Treherne
Ariadne
Telegraphic Dispatch From Cincinnati to Daily Sentinel
A telegraph report from Cincinnati carries into the Daily Sentinel with updates on a developing story. Details are sparse in the transmission but hint at official actions or statements expected to shape subsequent coverage.
Fragmentary Note on Miner Conflict and Danger
The text appears as a garbled report mentioning danger to a minor and a conflict or war context. It lacks clear names, dates, places, or organizations to identify a specific incident or timeline.
Morris Island Update Amid Heat and Heatwave
Fragmentary Morris Island report dated July 7 and August 3 describes troop activity and re-enforcements arriving offshore. The text mentions a ball game or event, observations about weather, and hot conditions affecting daily life as lines blur between military movement and civilian notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bautimons
Godin
Baumer
Rive
Everhet
Confederate War Message and Amnesty Offer
Fragmentary excerpt from a Civil War era text urging victory over the foe, praising Confederate resolve, and offering pardon and amnesty to officers and men who return to duty, referencing Washington and the need to end outrages while the army rallies for success.
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Richmond
Confederate States
Washington
New Orleans Steamer Arrivals Amid Turmoil
From New Orleans and New York reports describe arrivals of invalids and troops, with references to General Orme and General Herron, a monitor in view, and vague maritime movements around Mobile and St Louis amid unsettled defenses.
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New Orleans
New York
Aupeat
Exaince
General Orme
General Herron
Tennessee
St. Louis
Mobile
Dr W B Receives Roberts Gold Medal
Dr W B is awarded the Roberts gold medal for his work in bh be ork, honoring his contributions in the field.
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Dr. W. B
Roberts
Afton Reems Sees Oc Sae Ae Raise
A rough fragment notes a morning scene at Pioneer Foundry in Good Hill Nevada. Mentions goods and airily references a local raise and a brief morning condition.
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Afta
Airy
Ares
Pioneer Foundery
Good Hill
Nevada
Los
Unclear OCR fragment hints at merchants and names
Readable parts describe merchants and named individuals with unclear context and dates. The fragment mentions Howson and others with partial references to a value of eleven and a plan or delivery expected today.
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Tan Ie
Howson
Fort Morris contested bombardment and surrender threat
Report notes a heavy bombardment of Fort Morris with implied siege and weathering of defenses. The enemy appears ready to press the assault and force capitulation after significant bombardment and pressure.
Balloons Discontinued by Union Balloon Corps Findings
A Washington dispatch reports the balloon corps has been disbanded and balloon use for military reconnaissance abandoned. Initial favorable views by General Hooker gave way to conclusions that balloons offered little service, with later reports confirming their limited value and reliability.
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Washington
Hooker
Ene &E
Ae Selicon Corps
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Revente ST. Bet
Meredith
DR. Roback
Neves
Portland
Bourrif
Vecan
Ent
West Fifth Street
Main
Cw R
Newne
John H. Deters
West Fourth Street
Reo
Loth's
Main St
Bet
Kittredge & Co
Pew Ravi Dax
Aspipas Pimes
Laing
Fency Show Mills
Tov
Marci
Oar Tors
Pally Tiwes sreAn
Jon
Rowesserreskee
Ee Tountain
Pitteea
Far West
France and Louisiane
Willis
Vicksburg
Law
Lee
Bea Tates
Ing
Yankees
Anne
Creranca
Morris Island
Jeff. Davis
Nuamberfog
Morris Signi
Norah
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