Marmora steamer praised for captain and crew
Special correspondence from Toland Zouave reports Marmora's Captain Whittaker and steward Hill earn high loyalty and courtesy aboard with a loyal crew and notable passengers including Colonel Jones and Lt Slade. The piece notes steamer travel along Western waters and praises the Good Co. agency. It also lists raider names tied to Guyandotte and Barboursville in a separate account.
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Guyandotts
Jesse Dodson
Thomas Dodson
Henry Bumcardner
Jno. Everett
Arthur Williams
Thomas Neel
Joseph
Mudbridge
Barboursville
Tazewell
Guyando
Baourbrsville
Meyandette
Stein
Marmora
C. Tn
Whittaker
Hill
Itt. Goods& Co
Cavalry Church
New York
Slade
Ordinance Department
Penny
Thirty-fourth Ohio Volunteer Mounted Infantry
T. Sterling
Sanitary Commission
Sereant Merry
D. O. V. M. Te Rcallen
Gallipolis
Thompson
Bloch
Cincinnati
Wytbville
Ohio
Language of the American Flag explained by Continental Congress member
A fragmentary 18th century note discusses colors and symbols of the Stars and Stripes. It credits a Continental Congress member with selecting the flag for the infant Confederacy and links stars to western states and harmony, though the text is garbled and partial.
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Continental Congress
United Colonist St
Ttue Ees Crane
Ries
Arkansas Rebels Hold Fort Smith Region In Civil War Outlook
The dispatch surveys Union forces at Fort Gib near old Fort Smith, noting Steele's 15 000 troops and Cooper's deserters. Hindman looms as a controversial Arkansas leader while Pike's Indians and Arkansas conscripts reinforce the Rebel line. Discussions mention a planned Arkansas Texas campaign and a proposed Confederate republic.
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St. Louis
Arkansas
Texas
West States
Union
Stetle
Cooper
Cabell
Fort Smith
Albert Pike
Vetéan
Southwest
Steele
Lves
Hindman
Congress
Federal Congress
Bean
Gen
Price
Red Rivers
LA Southwestern Confederacy
Louisiana
Indian Territory
Mexico
Aaron Burrish
Jeff
Davis
Mississippi
Grant
Banks
Sam
Houston
Hindman Wade
Jacinto
Europe
Leavenworth
Amim
Fort Scott
Handel Organ Recital Inspires Awe at Conclusion
An allusion filled report describes a concert with a grand organ where Handel's Hallelujah and other pieces soared. The critic praises the instrument's power and the sublime moment when celestial imagery filled the hall. The performance ends in reverent stillness as the audience is moved by sacred grandeur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twapla
Wal
Ion
Peter
Handel
Baelf
Fragmentary notice of peril and attendance at event
A damaged fragment reports danger from Crineline and mentions Lavinia and an event on a stormy afternoon. It is unclear beyond partial names and circumstances.
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Crineline
Lavinia Ards
Prince of Wales in London Letters Stir Controversy
A fragmentary London letter discusses the Prince of Wales and a woman named Jenkins, describing a pedestrian sighting and her quip about future love if he matures. The piece reflects credulous Yankee readers and social commentary on propriety.
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Jenkins
Prince
London
Prince of Wales
Bateman
Wales
Fragmentary OCR Item About Steel Te and Tests
The readable text mentions a steel te with four feet and an 11 inch thickness. It notes a trial run and a test, but details are incomplete and names or places are not provided.
Circular clarifies draft laws amid confusion
Artemus Ward issues Circular No 73 to explain the U S draft regulations. The message notes misunderstandings despite prior circulars and urges clarity for draftees and officials. It references a barroom incident and cautions against circumventing the process or seeking refuge in Canada.
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Artemus Ward
Charles F. Browne
Kins
Mesa
United States
Canada
Ures
Treland
Rebel Law at Port Wn Seba Draws Fire
A local dispute over new regulations at Port Wn Seba sparks protests and calls for review. Officials from the city council defended the measure while residents urged caution and fuller consultation.
Ancient armies and their staggering numbers analyzed
The article discusses oversized ancient battle counts from Xerxes to Genghis Khan, noting Greeks often defeated large numbers with smaller forces. It cites classical figures, Roman conquests, and Mogol campaigns, then critiques the reliability of names translated across languages and eras.
Iron-clad Charleston vessel towed into service
The Iron-clad, once burned at Monroe, arrived for repairs and upgrades. Authorities say it has undergone improvements in turret gear and armor, with the lower hull strengthened and a 15 inch broadside gun noted among its conversions.
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Charleston
Monroe
Dispatches on Bragg and East Tennessee Defense
Notices discuss Bragg's uncertain army size and potential retreat to Atlanta while Rosecrans moves to flank. Intelligence from Wildre’s African brigade reports colored troops fighting, health of troops, and Major General Peck taking command in North Carolina. Drafts and local incidents include a mob clash and Quantrell’s raiders near the Missouri line with two killed.
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East
Tennessee
Bragg
Rosecrans
Northwest
Colum
Atlanta
East Tennessee
Wildre
South Carol States
J. J. Peck
North Carolina
New York
Cone
Olathe
Trell
5 County
Missouri
Lawrence
Megee
Quantrell
Fortified Monaon and War News From Richmond
The August 23 dispatch notes the New York steamer delivering a flag of truce and the ongoing war talks. It highlights Vicksburg coverage and predicts a prolonged conflict, blaming Northern abolitionist influence and conservative opposition in Washington. Prospects include foreign mediation and a push for peace or revenge against the Yankee foe.
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Monaon
New York
Richmond Whig
Vicksburg
Eburg
Washington
Grant Inspects Department as Vicksburg Amunition Boat Disaster Strikes
General Grant and General Thomas arrived at the area for an inspection tour. The City of Madison ammunition boat exploded at Vicksburg wharf Tuesday, with reports of fifty dead and few details. Mississippi railroads report delays with seventy seven locomotives and six hundred cars affected. J P Hawkins promoted to Brigadier General of colored troops, HQ at Goodrich's. New colored regiments being formed and enlistments progressing well.
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Misseree
Iet
J. P. Hawkins
Goodrich
Thomas
Saco Perersniy Foe in Wartime Skirmish Report
A fragment reports a foe named Saco Perersniy in combat near Maple Leaf with lines of defense and several hits. Mention of Wagner and sharp shooters hints at a wartime run of actions and a possible surrender timing.
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Sater
Wagner
Free Travel on the Louisville and Nashville Railroad Offered
A notice describes free travel on the Louisville and Nashville Railroad tied to passenger timing and a maritime chase. The ship F. B. Cotti was bonded for $40,000 and cleared to proceed after an incident on the 6th, with the pirate seen pursuing another large American vessel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Nuwootate Matony
F. B. Cotti
Military reports of robbery and troop movements
A garbled August dispatch notes an office robbery loss near $00 and places Rosecrans era troops at Dalton and Cleo Buckner near Xville with 10,000 to 30,000 men. Desertion reports are confirmed and about 1,000 reinforcements enter Union lines weekly amid mountain activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis
United States
Eero
Rosecrans
Rts
Rebel conscribe edgn Gas amiciee nienisn cleiteien coun
The Nashville Union condemns Confederate soldiers accused of forcing women into illicit roles under pretense of loyalty tests. It challenges mothers and daughters to oppose such tyranny and defend state virtue against licentious conduct by invading troops.
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Asiae
Confederacy
Nanores
Ceveveretts
Nashville Union
Rebel Faulkner Letter Describes Family Estate and Enlisted Rebel Move
A Twelfth West Virginia veteran’s letter from Sharpsburg to Wheeling Intelligencer recounts encampment near Colonel Oberon’s grounds, notes Mrs Faulkner’s estate of 800 acres, and her family status. The writer, J. Faulkner, a former congressman and French minister, serves on General Ewell’s staff in the Confederate army, and details guards for Mrs Faulkner and her property.
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Faulkner
Twelfth West Virginia Regiment
The
Wheeling Intelligencer
Sharpsburg
Oberon
J. Faulkner
Congress
Ewell
Unclear OCR fragment on molten vessel and zinc adhesion
Fragmentary text describes a molten vessel and lead material with an unclear woman reference. Mentions zinc adhesion and a process or substance related to a contended vessel but lacks coherent context or identifiable names or dates.
Unclear OCR excerpt on clothing and speech
Fragmentary text shows garbled dialogue about thin voice and thick clothes, mentioning names Charley and BF with nonsensical phrasing. No verifiable event, place, or date available.
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Olga
Talieg
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