Varieties and curiosities from distant lands and wars
Readable scraps note coffee crop hopes in Rio de Janeiro and a surge of diverse items. Items mention Bishop Colenso, Rev Father Ameet, a veteran, Paris fashion contrasts, a New Hampshire Congregational tally, Boston Journal dispatches on bonds, and a parade of world events from rail rates to meteoric comets.
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Rio de Janeiro
Ameet
Wintewein
da. Mirman
Colenso
Erodua Teun
Ana Rensury
Bernan
Paris
G. Thonxwell
Thorpwell
South Carolina
Alexandris
Chicago
Fort Wayne
Indiana
Natmann
WB Fisher
New Hampshire
Cast Baptists
Free Will Baptists
Methodists
Penney
Washington
Boston Journal
Chase
Tee Chin
Twelfth Maine Regiment
New
Cmesns
New York
Boston
Mme
Kassaloff
Tuilleries
Spo
Parisia
Huff
St. Petersburg
Imperial Court
Door Village
Ibé
Napoleon
France
Caerbourg
Russia
Linkerfass
Gottengen
Herr Backer
Nauen
Southern
Chattanooga
Takehoms
Kedel
Rey. K. J. Graves
Relief
N.C
J Davis
Bnglana
Dixie
Ted
Sam
Massachusetts
Massachuaette
United States
Gonuz
Elijah Denny
Et Peste
Rockcastle
Seholers
Johan Sesterait Pate
Weat Point
Army of Cumberland News From the East Washi Safe
May 10 1863 dispatch from Murfreesboro reports no notable events as the Army of the Cumberland shifts fortifications and eyes Washington for treason threats. Editor urges stronger national policy against home supporters of Rebellion while praising Union resolve and the Pioneer Corps tents and discipline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murpaersboro
Potomac
Isonet Wattagtos
Army of
Pioneer Corps
Earth
Yorks
Sophos
Powell
Sterling
Speech by Alexander H. Stephens on government and rebellion
The text quotes Alexander H. Stephens of Georgia arguing against Northern aggression and defending the Confederacy. He challenges the legitimacy of overthrowing a government that has lasted over a century, condemns parts of the Union action, and praises the South’s wealth and resilience while warning of peril to the nation. The piece reflects pro Confederate sentiment and critique of Union policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander H. Stephens
Georgia
Joystiy
Deninn
Scott Ton
Euch
Apa
Maine
Thaut
Do ia Marketing in Richmond Markets Shad and Fish Draw Crowds
A Richmond market report notes the Saturday morning provision markets bustling with fish sales. Shad and other fish attract buyers as prices drift and quality goods draw buyers to stalls in the city.
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Richmo
Ginis
New York
Confeder
Sunda
Tel
Doia Marketing
Distress in the cotton districts and overseas war notes
Reports from Washington and London detail financial moves on a Federal loan in sterling, tension over sealed mail and prize letters, and British depictions of consular and naval actions. Charled Francis Adams cites cotton distress and labor scarcity. Dispatches mention French British diplomacy and Russian advances, with canal and defense concerns across Canada and Cracow theaters.
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Washington
New York
Liverpool
London Morning Herald
Ees
Has
Chase
Pomara
Tee
London
TEE Bee
House of Leeds
Ephne
Lord Lyons
Reio
Bewa
Welles
Navy
Hank
Archibald
Peterbof
Archibeld
Mr. Seward
Seward
Lyons
United States
Clanricard
Earl
Peterhof
Calted
Bunsell
Mr. Een
Adams
Poe
Charles Francis Adams
Cotpon
House of Dominions
Ferrand
Bietzichs
Potter
Canada
Combeia
Orea
Une Ronse
France
Englan
St. Peters
Lelewel
Sra Cracow
Ian
Return of the Thin Mr Wun De Pares
The fragment suggests a return of a figure named Mr Wun De Pares amid unclear details. Readable clues point to a possible event or appearance, but specifics such as date location or context remain obscured in the damaged text.
Leading St. Louis Rebels Sent South
A 19th century dispatch notes St. Louis rebels being sent south with families. Names include Daniel K. Owen and others. officers’ wives accompany them. Allocations assign $1000 to accompanying families and $900 to others. Property is to be appropriated for the patch, with planned departures and city state safety aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Louis
Daniel K. Owen
Bee
Smyser
Haynes
McClure
N Sou
Clark
Snodgr
Unconfirmed Dispatch on Morgan Keyes Disaster Report
Unverified telegraph says Ex Governor Morgan received word of a disaster to General Keyes near West Point Virginia. Morgan denies the claim as a steamer Eagle from Havana reaches New York with unclear details. Captain North and others arrive with fragmented reports from Belkimere and Belkinmere.
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New York
Eagle
Havana
Morgan
Keyes
West Oint
Virginia
I Icemtures
Okie Capenae
Noah
Capes State
North
Er Mae
Belkimere
Grant’s Army Maneuvers Near Charleston and Mobile
A Union reporting states General Grant faces a severe setback as he advances toward Jackson and Vicksburg. He is struck, but is apprised of the movement and returns to the river to await reinforcements.
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Grant
Charleston
Mobile
Jackson
Vicksburg
Irregular Kentucky clash leaves six ambulances needed
A chaotic encounter near Woodburn and Franklin in Kentucky occurred with Rebels involved. Reports indicate a party was recaptured or repelled, leaving wounded transported by six ambulance loads to nearby facilities.
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Iran
Woodburn
Franklin
Rhinoceros encounter ends with rifle shot in hills
The narrator describes a struggle with an old rhinoceros in wet grass and thorn trees. After wounding the animal with a chest shot, it turns and retreats, then charges again and is pursued across the slope. The final shots aim to finish the animal as it collapses.
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Socadrean
Tiata
Freti
Ieee
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Kretubrnay
Webb
Pitts
Race
REW Millinery
West Fifth Street
Main
Weert Fifth Street
New York—S
West Fifthtreet
P. Knowlton
West Fourth
Bet
Kim
Rapid-Letp-Nam
OW Woodward
N.W
Sixth
Central Avenue
Rankin's Tea
Wardle
C.H. James
Wardle & James
H. Campbell & Co
Boller
C. Andress
West Fourth Street
Clachuantl
Apis-Ih
P. Haldy
Fourth St
Wauser
Pirchotes Costes
James Richardson
Wesf
Fourth Street
Mann
FIOR
Ailee Manufactors
Prue
Benieee
Menuet Ae
John St. Deters
West Foerth Street
Ooile
Bette
Eda
Lima Cal
Francis ™. Stone
Tm Tere
Welout
Cincinnati
Rithee Cincinnati Equitable In ‘Surance Company
Mender
Roement Mas Wmple
Thard Street
iaer + Grim
Maak
Emer Ka Surta
Els
Kchee
Sosere
Ana Pinakees
Taylor
BR. Springer
Seph Jones, Charles An K, Smith, Sont
Espy
Heidelbach & Co
Ovace
Vestert
Richardson
J. Richardson
C. G. Megrue & CO
Flo
Cora
Neraily, Mytém
Hard Bread Bakery
Simst Street
D. Kinsey
Lars B
D. Kinssr
West Fifth ST
EES Beer Ae
Cameron
Graham — ‘Press
Dainp
North-wetern Chinese Sugar Masufacturing Company
Grais Company
Eecesreays
Sinale
Ashroust
Army of Cumberland
Washi
Sutters
Sanitary Commissoe
Mre
Colt
Cumberland
Epperes
Oman
Pioneer Comps
Moreston
Cieginnati
UNION
Richmond
Europe
Earl Russell
Peterhef
Gotsen
Jalididabif
Spray, &c
Aladama
Prince of Wates
Abe
Gil Biss
Ria Town
Nell G. Brown
Siirmish
Kentucky
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