War Era Suttlers Defrauding Soldiers and Rebels’ Supplies
A old report details soldiers facing extortion from sutlers supplying the army with hard rations and costly delicacies. It notes private profiteers cashing in on cravings for oysters and meat, while government reform is urged. It also discusses rebels receiving northern sutler aid, including schemes at boat landings and wagons, and authorities clamping down on sutlers near Occoquan and Dum.
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Comere
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Wien
Bimeel
Washington
Pete Towers
Timate
Rebel Fears and Hopes in Raleigh Progress Excerpt
From the Raleigh Progress January 3, 1863 report the piece notes Confederate concerns on Bragg’s army movements and potential Union advances toward Atlanta. It discusses congressional push for stricter wartime laws while praising Confederate resolve and the heroism of Southern troops against Union forces.
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Knoxville Whig
Ricumonn
Congress
N.C
Vicksburg
Aris
Emperor Napoleon Peace Conference Report Gleanings
London Times Paris correspondent reports on a possible peace conference with Napoleon as the central figure. The London Globe and other papers weigh prospects of a federal government and Southern Confederacy relations. A Manchester Guardian note discusses communications with Slidell and officials as impractical.
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Emperor Napolen
Paris
London Times
Jand
London Globe
Vite
London Express
Bas
London
Manchester Guardian
Slidell
Carpenter Holmes Wins A Large Windfall
The Springfield News reports carpenter Holmes received a windfall of $214000 for his goods. He had been widely praised for industry and honesty. The tale involves a daughter of about two, a move from town, and a receipt of funds after a letter from New York City.
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Springfield
Ohio
Holmes
H. Jonson
New York
Wm. —— Plattabarg
Cimes
Johnson
Washington Letter Fragments on War, Politics and Figures
Readers receive a mixed jumble of Washington letters touching on immigration, military regiments, political stances, and contrasts between Lincoln and Davis. The piece critiques abolition, tax debates, and Northern perceptions while quoting sharp remarks about Jeff Davis and Abe Lincoln. It blends war reporting with editorials on leadership and civility.
Military Promotions and Assignments Report
An item lists officers and promotions within U S Army units. Major Robert M Moore is promoted to Colonel. Lieut Colonel Joseph Widad becomes Colonel. Cay K Ludsen advances to Colonel. Major Perrone and Lehi seat assignments in the Seventh and Fourth Infantry regiments are noted alongside brigade postings. The Seventh, Fourth and Seventy Fourth Infantry units are cited with command changes.
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Sieur Glas Veg
HC Rozers
Deat Wists Power Ajor Osborn Smith
Wun
Milter
Udsaetice
Magcog
Roticea
Beret
Inzaxetry
Lia
Perrone
Gramel
Danial
Joseph Widad
Lytie
Robert M Moore
Ludsen
Moore
Counterfeit notes in New York tied to broader fraud risk
The notice recalls counterfeit money manufactured in New York and circulated locally, warning such forgeries threaten a general counterfeit system. Authorities are pursuing the case, with strong emphasis on swift action to deter further seizures and confiscations.
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Washington Republican
Manos
Laois
Breathe Through Your Nostrils
An advisory note promotes breathing through the nostrils as beneficial for health. It claims personal experience confirms significant positive effects and invites civilians to try the practice, noting it could relieve torment in minutes. It references a bookseller's counter found about eighteen months ago and suggests widespread health benefits.
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Momens
Union Lina Telegraph Dispatch to Cincinnati
A telegraph dispatch from Union Lina to Cincinnati relays a brief update carried by the Daily Times. No further specifics available in the readable text.
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Cincinnati
Last Night’s Dispatches Highlight Swollen Rivers and Crops
Fragmentary text notes rivers swollen and cotton lands affected by recent conditions. Reading appears partial with missing details on locations dates or affected parties.
Fragmentary 19th Century Government Minutes
Fragmented OCR notes reference consuls Charles Gil eng Missouri and Haina with territorial secretary lines. Mentions a Maxion and How/How Maxion territory secretary. Some place names and dates are garbled, but notes appear to document official duties or a quarter period.
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Wasursdon
Charles Gileng
Missouri
Haina
How Maxion
Military Commission Narrowly Focuses on St Louis Plea
Curtano February 18 report notes a 4military commission in St Louis examining an administration plea. Disrupted dispatches are shown as evidence by military authorities. The steamer Ruth is reported to depart for Mem
Death of James Harlan United States Attorney
FRANKFORT February 18 James Harlan United States District Attorney for Kentucky died this morning of pneumonia.
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James Harlan
Frankfort
United States
Kentucky
Death of Mr. Winchell in Ayette Terrenty 38
The obituary notes the death of Mr. Winchell at the city hospital this morning following a brief illness. It records his age and mentions his residence in the area, with a brief statement of the circumstances surrounding his passing.
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Mr. Winchell
Ayette
Winchell
Lohr
Senate debate on Union troops claims and fortifications bill
In Washington on February 18 Senate members including Messrs Wilson and Fessenden discussed claims for Union troops and a fortifications appropriation. The session postponed the bill until tomorrow as committees examined the measures and other railroad and Pacific rail issues were touched upon.
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Washington
Mr. Wilson
Misson
John B. Hendrickson
United States
Clark
Hampshire
Serence
J. Fessenden
Maine
Eee Harland
Iowa
Pacific
Domanes
Galea
Mr.Chandler
Michigan
Bill on Railroads Bridges Across Key Points Passes House
The bill reported from the Committee of Roads and Canals authorizes Louisville area bridges by the Kentucky Mallory measure to aid the Jeffersonville, Maysville, and Lexington railroad projects. The House debated and approved the measure amid questions about the scope and the authority to authorize such bridges below certain baselines.
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Mallory
Kentucky
Committee of Roads and Canals
Erville & Nashville
Jeffersonville Railroad Company
Louisville Targetine Sur
Maysville
Lexington & Road
Daly Nak
Ben
Seisseuti
Missouri
Pacific
Rujed Polot
Fragmented remarks on Union policy and military power
Disjointed account cites Daly and speeches on rebellion, civil rights, and the war. Debates touch on military authority, emancipation, and the role of Congress versus executive power, with references to governors, consuls, and state actions amid Reconstruction tensions.
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Steston
Ohio
Ilinois
Colnain
Thomas Woimecsae
Steyne
Grand Lodge Officers Elected for 1863 64 in Ohio
The annual election of officers for the Grand Lodge of I. O. C. F. of Ohio has named M. W. Grand Master Johan W. Carter of Cincinnati and RW Grand Master Deidesmour as officers for 1863 64.
Message of the Governor of the State of Deseret
The Deseret News reprints a synopsis under the title Message of the Governor of the State of Deseret signed Baronam Young. It reports Senators W H seas ont Geo Q e S to W spring and others pushing for admission. Congress took no action. The governor notes citizens’ right to vote, but prefers conformity, and hopes for regular statehood. The state seeks prosperity and stronger machinery, with improving wool production and industry prospects.
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Brigham Young
Deseret News
Deseret
Baronam Young
W. Spring
Congress
Tobey
J. x. Berphisel
Sinskollen Pond
Santhaea
Quibs and flirtations spark reflections on change and thought
A fragment from a Quibler piece recalls a visiting country woman who resists a ball and the social pressures of flirting. A military man, a jokey exchange, and musings on opinion shift surface amid a broader note on public life and a hinted administration in Washington.
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Jong
Washlagtee
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