12 Jun 1863
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1863
Page
1
An Indian doctor promotes REBACKS stomach bitters as a superior regulator for the digestive organs. The advertisement touts health benefits and urges readers to try the tonic for improved digestion and overall well being.
An extended sketch recalls a Virginia hospital scene where Lt. John, gravely wounded, endures with quiet courage as fellow soldiers and a nurse named Abby care for him. His last days unfold with dignity, a hopeful letter from home, and a farewell among comrades before death.
The readable portion references an appeal and mentions lemons and humane work in a vague context. Names, dates, or clear events are not discernible in the fragment.
An exchanged lieutenant of a Confederate regiment describes prison life in Richmond. He details scarce food, sunflower shortages, and high prices for beet, ice, rye coffee, sugar, and apple jack. He notes the use of United States Treasury notes and local greenbacks in the currency market and mentions attempts to obtain illicit exchange amid confinement.
The letter from Herschel V. Johnson argues against broad secession powers and warns that adopting secession would threaten unity. He asserts the Constitution does not imply secession and considers compromises to preserve a single United States government over possible war and bloodshed.
An ex portem letter from Philadelphia notes a Missouri incident where a raid into Cedar County killed several and involved militia men. The writer, a minister, recalls friends and hints at broader conflict and danger during the period.
Fragmentary text shows General Grant reporting and discussing siege progress. Mentions Johnston and operations, with hopeful notes on Union aims. References to North Carolina, disaffection, and proposals for a military governor by General Wild of the African Brigade.
Dispatches from Mem dated the Shoie test describe a Confederate movement with 3,000 soldiers crossing the river toward Safari thirty miles from Yazoo City. The report notes a Rebel under Gen. and details an 8 P. M. steamer departure with from Young's F coat intelligence.
The Democratic State Convention was largely attended on June 11. Nominations announced include Governor candidate C. LY, Lieutenant Governor Geo. E., Auditor Wm. Hubbard of M1, Treasurer H. B. Ko, and Supreme Judge P. An. The article notes opposition to the President's Proclamation and Vallandigham, and calls for the President's restoration amid secessionist views.
A telegram from Jane Wasainovon describes rebel forces crossing the river with about 150 men. The opposing force and Michigan Company fought on the towpath, with casualties including several killed and one badly wounded. The enemy burned a camp and retreated, leaving a lieutenant and a man dead on the field.
New York June 11 The Post reports a citizen committee regrets the act but believes authority to raise ten thousand colored troops is not warranted Yet some see it as expedient and necessary to involve rural communities in the broader project to strengthen the nation’s defense through a sizable troop contribution.
A correspondent writes from Chicago doubting Burnside's recent course and foreseeing pressure on the Union war effort. He notes East versus West tensions and questions Western resolve, warning that Western fears and dreams of the Northwest and South may affect loyalty to the war.
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