12 May 1863
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1863
Page
1
The report details cavalry actions led by Col. Wilder against Confederate forces. Generals Reynolds and Tarnchin are praised for leadership and unit readiness. Topographic engineers, hospital staff, and public notices are described as the army prepares for ongoing operations amid challenging conditions.
The narrative recounts a Civil War engagement near the United States Ford with Union troops under Howard staking a defense and then retreating after intense action. It details skirmishes along the plank road from Fredericksburg to Culpeper, bold river crossings, and heavy artillery exchanges as Rebels pressed the right flank and the Army attempted to hold or withdraw toward Banks Ford.
Fragmentary OCR lists numerous soldiers with wounds missing status and ranks across several companies. The text names many individuals including Parker, Menry Ry, Chase Fitts, Jujing Savaler, Anderson, Andrew Deckraa, Kawin Hotvomb, John Lee, Henry A, Victor Perley, Heery Mortiman, Brayton, Arthur K Stead, Frank Frabhiside, and Wil Evans among others with varied casualty notes.
A Boston Traveller correspondent from Franklin, La recounts the life of Gustavus Holland a German born impostor accused of multiple deceptions across Switzerland Indiana Kentucky Texas and London He is said to have deserted wives committed fraud including a railway swindle and attempted to pass as a loyal Confederate figure under Jefferson Davis while seeking civil office New York and Belgium figures are referenced in his reported acts and betrayals.
A fragmentary note from an international Paris correspondent hints at an extraordinary development. The text is terse and unreadable in places, but it signals a notable shift likely involving diplomatic or cultural events.
The report details Union movements under General Hooker near the James River and Fredericksburg, with speculation on rebels, possible fronts toward Richmond, and potential engagement at Upper Potomac. It notes John A Warner’s arrival with Hooker updates and hints at reinforcements and planned actions for the coming days.
Fragmentary OCR recounts a death linked to a large cannon raid and military operations. It notes wounded on a field and ongoing active operations, with references to places like Guinea’s Depot and uncertain dates, indicating a conflict zone report from a warfront page.
A report notes a stagecoach reply en route to Santa Fe from Kansas City dated May 11, with a reference to wight near Black and other fragments of travel notation.
Fragmentary Washington report references Mejor General coach and Martin, mentioning duty, approval, and leave. The garbled text limits specifics but implies reflection on responsibilities and organizational alignment within the unit.
Chronicle notes a severe cavalry engagement in Bonmenpereme based on advices from Stat. Details are scant and unconfirmed, with no clear victor or casualty figures reported.
The Brokers' Circular notes weekly rates for 10,000 bales with market dull and prices steady for many items. Cotton, breadstuffs, and provisions show mixed moves while bacon eases and meats remain steady as consuls close for a discount rate of 3 percent.
About one hundred citizens gathered at the Board of Trade to hear demonstrations of submarine cables in operation worldwide. Resolutions endorsing the project were adopted and a subscription list was started, expected to grow tomorrow.
The Memphis Bulletin reports Jackson Missouri already invested and Rebel escape blocked by National forces. A gunboat sank on a snag near Gravi Tan after the engagement, with 100000 rations lost aboard. A pontoon bridge over the Big Black was destroyed, not the railroad bridge.
On May 11 Nasavi reports the death of Rebel General Van Dorn is confirmed. A flag of truce reached our lines near Peters, and Heo is now in the city. The river sits eight feet deep on the shoals and is expected to fall. Several disloyal citizens were to be forwarded south of our lines on Wednesday.
Rebels retreating from Weetee mn Virginia with Jones and Jenkins mentioned. Report notes rebels moving toward the Southwest Mountains and near a railroad lane in eastern Virginia.
Fragmented market note reports stocks and gold prices with a 149 bid close. It mentions an officers election with B C Waite as a changed figure amid Panama Canal discussion and income figures.
Thomas T. Ellis M D surgeon at New York and acting Medical Director at Whitehouse Virginia presents a wartime diary. He records seven days before Richmond and the White Point evacuation with personal observations, avoiding politics for faithful facts.
The article argues these methods offer no real protection against moths and moth damage. It warns that relying on cam tobacco or cedar storage lulls the owner into false security, risking ruin of valuable furs and woolens. It recommends using close cotton or linen bags to safeguard items.
Spaxca in Sam Haus Boster Journal reports receiving a cot, unclear context and details due to fragmented text. The brief note indicates a supply or accommodation item but lacks dates or related parties. Further readable text needed to confirm who authorized the cot and for what purpose.
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