Col Cross of New Hampshire a Civil War hero
The article honors Colonel Cross of New Hampshire, detailing a life of journalism in Ohio and Washington, then frontier exploits in Arizona and New Mexico. It recounts his bravely fought battles with Apaches, duels with Mexican officers, and leadership of the Fifth New Hampshire Volunteers, noting his strict discipline and enduring service.
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Richard Oe
Areca
Ech
Ap Academy
Jac M. Rix
Coos County
Cincinnati
Ohio
Times
Washington
Utah
Reseen
Cross
United States
Canadas
Ress
Far West
Minnesota
Missouri
Richard Everett
the Times
Arizona
Agsea
Ams Rinting Prees
Texas
Syia el Pato del Norte
la Mesilla
Little Company
Hardy
Foi
Aoountains
Overland
Apache Faso
Itle Ubiebing
Mowry
Fips
Mowy
Fort Buchanan
Ariona
Plains
Atlantic States
St. Louis
Missour
J. Richard 8. Ewell
Ewell
Hiche
Witing Company
B. J. Irwin
West
Liberty Rey
Alamos
Port Bumter
el Fuerete
San Francisco
New York
Concord
New Hampshire
Yaning Sreir
York
Marta
Col. Crosse
Col. Croes
Car Eero
Lim
Hardabip
Coe
Guaymas
Cross Family
le Armice
Fair Oales
Nelson Cross
Richard E. Cros
New Hampshire Regiment
Col. Cross
Highheath
Perspectives on Dying Pain in Natural and Violent Deaths
The article surveys popular beliefs about dying suffering, arguing natural deaths often involve little conscious pain while violent deaths vary with injury. It notes muscular movements mimic agony, violence can bring sharp pain, and decapitation or gunshot may elicit brief but intense sensations before death.
Gettysburg Citizens Faulted for Conduct During Battle
Eyewitness complainants describe Gettysburg and Adams County residents as unpatriotic and stingy while praising Professor Stoever and his wife for aiding union wounded. Local officials and civilians rumored to extort or withhold supplies, yet some towns like Two Taverns and nearby inns provided care and food to soldiers.
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Antietam
Tacoma
Gettysburg
Dims
J. Pan Wette
Adams County
Copperhead York
Berks
Miss Dry
Stoever
Reces
Myre
Libby
Wilkeson
Meredith
Bob
Gaady Town
Liberty
Union On
John Burns
Sereenery
Remains of Colonel Cross Arrive for Burial in Lancaster
The remains of Colonel Edward E. Cross of the New York Fifth arrived this morning en route to his birthplace Lancaster for burial.
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Edward E. Cross
Lancaster
Boston Journal
Battle tale from Little Band of Brave ends in atrocity
An account describes Drannor a German directing a group to burn straw and water to set a scene alight. The barbarian orders were carried out amid the assault.
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Inittle
Senna
Drannor
Barabrian
The New French Ministry and War Preparations
Letters from St Petersburg describe intensified Russian military buildup in Poland and the Baltic region. Factors include recalls of hundreds of thousands of soldiers, a potential reserve army of 200000 with 100000 Cossacks, and tighter border controls as tensions rise.
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Baltic
Cromstadt
St. Petersburg
Russian Empire
Alexandra
London Daily News
England
Hugh Cairais
Pollock
Fragmented 19th Century News Notes and War Reports
A collage of 19th century items reports African and Liberian presidency, Royal Society funding for London slaughterhouses, Vicksburg siege details, Colorado gold potential, and various society observations. Mentions Gen Logan, Gen Blair, Grant’s army movements, and international figures such as Princess Alexandra.
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Paul
Mahon Olen
Logan
Vicksburg
Blair
Indy
Royal Society For
London
Daniel D. Warner
Baltimore
Liberia
Jennie Junesys
Victoria
Colorado
Grant
Estern
Last Night's Dispatches Bareimons July 10
A cracked 1863 Civil War dispatch reports heavy Union losses between 3,000 and 4,000 wounded and 40,000 prisoners captured as Richmond notes holdouts at Vicksburg. Generals Armie, Barksdale, Kemper and Coren killed. Grant presses toward surrender terms amid stiff Confederate defense and high civilian toll.
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al Trorg
Richmond
Ora Burg
Armietead
Barksdale
Kemper
Coren
Leomien
Saatenae
Vicksburg
Pemberton
Havana and Nassau steamer movements reported in July dispatch
The July 10 New York report notes a Havana and Nassau steamer route with no major uprisings ahead of the insurrections as peace was recently signed. A government war steamer joined units, and the Spanish steamer Imbodia sailed from Havana and Nadeau on the 2d as a blockade runner.
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Braschi Mosby
New Oo
Hobo McMillan
McMillan
New York
Australia
Bareimons
Johnston
Manrinepora
Gettet
Mahe
Geuzeetek
New Y
Havana
Nassau
Schkanartinoa
Imbodia
Nadeau
The Ericsson Arrives With Sparse Armament in Nassau
The steamer Ericsson arrived last night with only a single 20 pounder Parrott and a 2 pounder howitzer on board. Reports from the Corsica Beek recount a convoy of steamers including Alice Antonia Elizabeth Ella Anne Ipneechera Raechee Lisi Flora and Charleston sailing from Charleston and Wilmington to Nassau.
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Ericsson
New York
Ericsson N
Alice
Antonia
Elizabeth
Ella
Anne
Ipneechera
Charleston
Raechee
Lisi
The Pirate Florida The Draft in Massachusetts
A Boston dispatch describes a draft action in Massachusetts with widespread preparations. The report mentions Essex and another county, noting the effort would spread across the state as quickly as feasible.
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Pirate
Florida
Massachusetts
Grant's Movements After the Fall of Vicksburg
Telegram account from Beltox Station Mississippi describes Grant’s forces crossing the Big Black and moving toward the interior. A courier reports General Edwards commanding the Big Black near the target location. The tone notes Grant’s concern for events in his rear and indicates little news from Vicksburg yesterday.
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Beltox Station
Jackson
Miss
Ankee
Ad Wetels
Edward
Rhaus
Plact
Grant
Vicksburg
Rebel Nations Report on Southwest Affairs and Confederate Oath Rules
A wartime dispatch notes Natowez reporting from Montre on July 5 about Vicksburg and Port Hudson as provenances. Lamar of Texas mentions dena and Magruder strengthening armies while Gen Taylor holds Southerners who swore allegiance to the Lincoln government.
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Natowez
Montre
trans-Miesiast
Vicksburg
Port Hudne
Lamar
Texas
Dena
Magruder
Gen. Taylor
Lincoln
Richmond Dispatch Notes Foe Movements North of City
The Richmond Dispatch reports limited intelligence on enemy movements north of Richmond. A Fredericksburg road train last arrived after nearly a week, with no sightings of Yankees at Harrison Junction or South Anna Bridge, and the Fredericksburg line described as unobstructed.
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Richmond Dispatch
Richmond
Harrison Junction
South Anna Bridge
Fredericksburg
Tennessee Deserters Reported Near Bragg Scene
Citizens in Sunsdvi and Springill report counties north of ennesace filled with deserters from Bragg's forces. The number ranges from ten to fifteen thousand, with many Tennesseans refusing to leave. The army lines Elk River while Lecielle train arrived on time.
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Tennessee
Bragg
Springill
Ennesace
Rags
Fragmentary French in Mexico dispatch from the Juarez government
The may have moved from Acapulco to San Luis Potosi to establish a government seat. Fragmentary notes indicate French forces and Mexican garrisons shifting positions as Juarez seeks peace and control amid disrupted commands.
Bridge Across Potomac at Williamsport Noted
Fragmentary report mentions an evening scene and a proposed bridge across the Potomac at Williamsport, with references to Funkstown and general assessment of 4.
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Funkstown
Potomac
Williamsport
Iowa Democratic Convention Nominates Governor Candidate
The Democratic State Convention in Iowa adjourned after an eventful session. Delegates nominated a governor candidate amid early evening excitement, with speeches from prominent party leaders and renewed calls for unity after a divisive campaign season.
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Iowa
Asia
Salome
Morang
Fisher
2500 Prisoners Arrive at Bal- Barrows by Rail
July 10 report notes 2,500 more prisoners transported to Bal- Barrows in a few hours by the Northern Central railroad. Anne
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Bal
Fight in Re on nme nea ere eet oe si Re
Fragmentary OCR text describes a fight scene with unclear details about who fought and where it occurred. The readable parts indicate conflict and potential enemy involvement but lack concrete names, places, dates, or outcomes.
Surrender Details Reported as Rebel Forces Collapse
Eyewitness accounts describe paroled officers and soldiers awaiting oath to Rebel service. War conditions worsen with many killed or injured and civilians deprived of basics. Sherman advances while Port Hudson holds, with refugees seeking caves as supplies vanish and inflation soars.
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Pepecnans
Goring
St Ady
Johnston
Sherman
Ewonk
Vicksburg
Rebels capture depot area and imprison troops
Rebels seized the depot of the Louisville and Chicago Railroad and took 500 Home Guards prisoners. Morgan reportedly commands about 7000 troops with six artillery pieces. Gen Hobson with 4500 cavalry pursues, 15 miles behind. Gov. Morton suspends business. Carrington commands exposed brigades. at least 50000 expected for duty tomorrow.
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Louisville and
Chicago
Seymour
Morgan
Inlis
Louisville
Vienna
Hobson
Canton
Morten
Carrington
Meade Learns of Stuart Raid Threat Near Baltimore
Letters allege Gen. Meade learned on Friday that Gen. Stuart planned a rear raid to cut Union trains and communications with Baltimore and Washington. Union forces, with artillery, repulsed the attack, leaving thirty to forty killed and about one hundred ten wounded. two Confederates were killed. Rebels reportedly moved cattle horses wagons across the river, risking a crossing pursuit.
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Meade
Stuart
Baltimore
Washom
Watt Ha
Cote E
City Under Ree Nets New York July 10
Fragmentary report notes steamers and river traffic with restrictions. It mentions pier sales and boats set to retreat up the river unless Emory provides a remedy. Public access is restricted.
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New York
Neue Seige
Ie Pier
Saale Uld
Emory
Confederate War Dispatches and Rail Disruptions Reported
July 5 6 news notes detail Lee's forces near York and Richmond Railroad lines disrupted by Dix operations. Descriptions mention ground gained and enemy driven back on days one and two with several officers wounded and prisoners en route to Richmond. Reports cite heavy fighting and ongoing maneuvering with limited fresh advices from the Potomac.
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Lee
Dix
York and Richmond
Wash‘amnestas
Avery
Newais
Isaonctuel Parker
Ebwell
Ric Baie
Potomac
Martial Law Declared in Louisville Amid City Turmoil
Martial law was proclaimed in Louisville as authorities brace for unrest within the city and surrounding fifteen miles, with martial rule extending to Leconte and related districts. Local leaders acted to restore order and impose curfews and security measures.
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Louisville
Aw Aa
Victory at Hei Hampers Rebel Forces
Fragmentary notes describe a victorious engagement against rebels. Reported actions claim the enemy suffered heavy losses and two batteries of artillery were captured by our forces.
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Hei
Disposition of Skeleton Regiments Under 1803 Act
The document outlines reductions to 44 Sabeane regiments under the 1803 act, detailing minimums and officer losses for cavalry, artillery, and other units. It requires weekly muster reports to governors, with specifics on vacancies, causes, dates, and authorization.
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Congress
Eigh
Department of Co
How the Account Stands in the Rebellion Struggle
A Civil War era summary asserts Union gains and Confederate losses over sixteen months. It lists territories and forts abandoned or captured including Maryland Missouri Kentucky Tennessee and New Orleans offering a hopeful view of the Union advancing while predicting more Southern defeats in weeks ahead.
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Maryland
Virginia
Missouri
Kentucky
Tennessee
Louisiana
Cumberland
Ennessee
Avionnes
Yazoo
New Mexico
Fort Macon
Fort Pulaski
Fort Marion
Jackson
St. Phillip
Norfolk
Newbern
Beaufort
Pensacola
New Defeone
Wilmington
Charleston
Sumter
Unclear Cabinet Statement Made on General Ven Tendence
A fragment of a political note appears to reference a cabinet and a general, with garbled phrasing about leadership or policy. The readable words suggest a discussion of current affairs without clear names, dates, or events.
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