29 Jul 1863
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1863
Page
1
Local dental office at Sixth and Central Avenue lists removal of fee acne and other dental services. James Franklin features Dr. O Knowlton and Woodward as practitioners in the ad.
Fragmentary copy notes damage at Front and Ewell with references to Lee and Rebel cavalry. Evacuation of Martinsburg reported. Draft reportedly not recommencing this week but may be deferred briefly according to good authority.
A detailed sketch of fur hunting in Kirensk Eastern Siberia describes Sirian tribes and their methods for hunting ermine martens and gray squirrels. It explains clothing, gear, gun calibers, and traps, plus the roles of Cossacks in early exploration and the survival tactics of the Sirian hunter, including animal behavior and animal pelts valued in Sweden and Norway.
A 19th century review discusses Lyell's theory of human antiquity, the clash with biblical cosmogony, and the impact of new finds in Denmark and Switzerland. It cites Wylie on weaving and tanning in lake-dwellers and notes fossils in caverns linked to ancient floods, while debating science versus sacred records and the persistence of belief.
A harsh fight occurred over a $200 prize between two banned contestants. MecGon emerged the winner after Diamond was severely punished in what was described as a brutal contest.
The New Bedford Standard reports illustrations of draft insurance showing two local schemes paying dividends to subscribers. One scheme with 158 members has 85 drawn and can still pay a dividend. Tobey treasurer reports 21 drawn from 122. expected dividend about a percentage. Gifford’s scheme shows 26 drawn from 226 with 12 risks, paying a dividend to subscribers.
The note lists banks under the act and their currency stocks per Kampeon's Bank Note Reporter. The Forrest divorce case returns to Demi Court with Mrs Howland alleging arrears of $86.20 and costs, while the defendant reportedly has failed to comply.
Fragmentary OCR notes report ore discovery near Migser close to the head of the St. Francis river. The text mentions a thousand acre tract with rich ore, but details are incomplete and uncertain.
A Civil War diary recounts marching from Gettysburg toward Maryland and Pennsylvania. The author notes wary locals, a brave Little Town bread scene, and salient battlefield memories near Falling Waters and Williamsport. He recalls Meade's pursuit and the Antietam era scars on trees and buildings.
Report from Charleston describes a protracted bombardment by ironclads and shore batteries against Fort Wagner. Union troops including Ninth Maine Seventy-sixth Pennsylvania and Forty-eighth New York prepared a night assault led by Colonel Putnam. heavy combat followed with high casualties among the Fifty-fourth Massachusetts and other regiments. Rebels held the fort as moniter shots failed to breach their parapets.
The article reports on exemptions granted to conscripts in Massachusetts including a convict claiming exemption after serving a prison term. It notes many claims are processed in Boston offices, with exemption rates likely around sixty to seventy percent. It also mentions substitutes fleeing, arrests for drafting resistance, and various district developments near Boston and Portland.
A fragmented notice mentions Brutus J. Clay and John J. Crittenden with references to Conroe and an official matter tied to a court or legal action. The legible bits imply a formal filing or transcript involving named individuals and an adjacent governance term.
Fragments detail Confederate forces in West Tennessee with scattered orders to pursue a connector and search the countryside. Mentions General Dodge and figures Lane and Chalmers in uncertain assignments as the movement unfolds.
A large crowd gathers as merchants and others inspect a heavily laden vessel. Continental departed from port carrying stores aboard, amid morning fog and tense scene.
Washington July 28 reports describe a plan to exchange select Confederate prisoners. Officials say some captured at Vicksburg are among those to be released while others will take the oath of allegiance or be swapped. Two large military prisons are to be built at Point Lookout Maryland and Rock Island.
Charleston dispatch notes the steamer Star of the South reaching Charleston Bar after passing Passaic in July 98. The report mentions admiralty actions and unclear references to Fort W, with lingering garbled phrases about other vessels and timings.
A mash of items notes the Engine wheat matur ing season may require 1,000,000 quarters of wheat. civil marriages between unrecognised denominations are allowed in Weisbaden. a weathery tale of a 17 year old girl lifting fifty pounds and maturing earlier. a German woman nearly buried alive in Syracuse triggers crowding and police action. Also mentions a petroleum train incident and a moon sighting report.
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