Long Telegraphic Item Mixes War News and Oddities
The notice section blends political actions by Governor Mortyn and county officials with varied items from the era. It references a boycott, water intrusion at Congress Spring in Sa, colonial notices in India, labor figures, engineering advances, and military events including Andersonville transfers, guerrilla activity near Evansville, and Mobile’s bombardment-era tensions. The piece also mentions telegraph expansion and agricultural imports, ending with a vivid Mobile portrait.
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Mortyn
Boycot
County Commission
Indiana
Congress Spring
South India
Liveolo
Moss
Acroa
Thomas Winans
England
Lord Lyons
Quebec
Cavadix
Kittery Navy Yard
Germain
Waldhein
Barony
Franklin
Philadelphia
Altos
Hartford
Sheridan
Wiley
Natal
South Africa
New England
Boston
A .He8ek
Boy Carried to Sea by a Cuttle-Fish
A report describes a boy pulled toward the sea by a large cuttle-fish as several children played nearby. The tale presents a sequence of dramatic events and the unusual animal encounter observed by passersby.
Reported Disaster Attributed To Confederate Forces
Fragmentary dispatches describe a clash near Bly Bayou where Brigadier Gen Agboth led Yankee cavalry from Pensacola to disrupt Confederate lines. Grape and canister fire killed seven of his men with many wounded as Confederate forces repelled the advance amid disrupted crossings and guard posts along the Georgia front.
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Asboth
Richmond
Agboth
Navy Yard
Pensacola
Bly Bayou
Richmond Exgeniner reports suspected Confederate treasury officer flee
Rumors say a late Confederate Treasury official and a Camp Jackson Hospital commissary officer vanished with large sums, converting funds to gold and cash. Details vary as investigators probe Butler and Knox tied to forged or cashed checks and large discrepancies in accounts.
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Richmond
Confederate States Treasury Department
Camp Jackson
Confederacy
Rice
Butler
Hasek
Jackson
Bat
Utler
Keox
Queer Affair at Naples Reported in Giornale Dice
Fragmentary Italian report from Giornale dice describes a sensational Naples incident involving Princess de Tev Mite and M.41 Quarto with a pistol and a death scene. Names and details are unclear due to damaged text.
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Naples
Giornale
Vote Totals and Funding for Preakness Ale Dispute
The report notes large straw ale for Preak h Ra at the spot rirganeesans on Gerodia Road. The figures show 660 units against a $5,000 before the nens, indicating a contested total and proposed funding.
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Preakh Ra
Final Struggle on Virginia as Richmond Crisis Looms
The Examiner declares the final struggle for Richmond and Virginia is near. If Richmond falls to the South in November, the Union risk lasts longer. Sherman’s advance forces a decisive action within three weeks or the effort may fail for the election.
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Aybe
Chattanooge Geszette
Union
Brown
Joseph E. Bro
Moet Sinaelar
Jeff Davis
Hood
Fecara
Virginia
Richmond
Sherman
Feck Gran
Remarkable Escape on Ship as Propeller Breaks
A ship suffered a catastrophic propeller failure causing a hole to open in the hull. The captain ordered the evacuation as passengers, including women and children, were lowered to lifeboats. Rescue teams arrived and all passengers were saved with no fatalities reported.
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Ared
The Mormon Immigration
The Salt Lake City Telegraph notes in August that emigrant merchants face distress. A discussion with F A Mipee cites limited sales and caution about fares, with travel by train and steamer mentioned, and no clear plan from the Mormon merchants regarding current conditions.
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Salt Lake City
F. A
Resignation Notice from Mr Blanr Explained
An explanatory letter discusses Mr Blanr's resignation in a formal tone. It outlines the reasons and implications for the organization and notes next steps or potential replacements. The piece centers on leadership change and institutional impact.
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Blanr
Portrait of the Rebel General Jubal Early
A vivid early Civil War profile of Jubal Early and his commanding presence. The piece describes his imposing six foot frame, distinctive voice, and fearsome reputation, with colorful anecdotes of battlefield commands and legends from the Valley of Virginia.
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Jabal Early
Debt and Financial Position Mexico
A 19th century financial notice from Courrier des Biante Unis discusses Mexico's public finances. It estimates revenue at 16 million and total resources around 60 million, suggesting a possible excess of expenses over income and raising concerns about debt, treasury balance, and funding for government operations. The piece notes strain on revenues and the need to cover interest with no clear surplus.
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Courrier Des Biante Unis
Mexico
Exican
Horrible prisoner jobs prompt punishment
A fragmented entry describes harsh prisoner labor prompts and punishments in a tense, period-tinged tone. It notes forced tasks and strict penalties amid a penal system, with references to guards, cells, and labor assignments shaping daily life.
Staunton Captured and Grant near Richmond Advance
Official war bulletin reports Staunton captured by Sheridan and Grant’s army advancing toward Richmond. Fortifications carried, fifteen cannon and 300 prisoners taken. Rebel assault on Pilot Knob repulsed. Reported movements include Sherman at Atlanta and Nashville dispatches urging rapid enlistments to reinforce Sherman's campaign.
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Grant
Richmond
Sherman
Atlanta
Nashville
Puleski
Paile
Vine Gaal Tena
de'Tde
Second Official War Bulletin Advances on Richmond
War Department dispatch reports General Birney’s corps advancing at Chapin’s farm and seizing entrenchments with 200 to 300 prisoners. The force moved along the New Market and Richmond Roads, driving enemy forces and pursuing toward Richmond as General Grant signs the message.
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War Department
Washreton
Diz
Sarees Ageneet
Genera
Eneral
Birney
Newet
Richmond
Richmond Road
Foreign Arrival. Sanor Hook September 29
The steamer from Bremen via Southampton is arriving about nine oclock. News from Richmond describes Marists retreat and Longstreet reports. Public duty focuses on the Valley road between Arravike and the South River road as one returns from opportune duties in the Valley.
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Sanor Hook
Bremen
Southampton
Richmond
Longstreet
Bouth River
Vetoed Vardaks Honor Streets With Victory Illumination
A September event in Guthhe Ghte marks the Board of Aid-muen approving a resolution to illuminate streets in honor of local victories. The Copperhead Veto ork governing body advances the plan to brighten the town for commemorations.
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Aid-muen
General Hooker Victory Near Staunton in Civil War
In September 1862 reports indicate General Hooker advanced toward Staunton with Union forces, aiming to trap Confederate positions and secure a strategic town during the Maryland campaign era.
Unclear fragments report from Southern News Richmond
Fragmentary text notes Davis arriving at Macon Georgia on the 204th and delivering a speech. Mentions army movements and Hood's rear with references to Atlanta citizens. Text is garbled and difficult to extract a coherent event or outcome.
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Davis
Macon
Georsie
Atlanta
Hood
Nebula exhibit dispatches dated August reveal Spear
fragments indicate Pacific Coast location with January conditions and nebula observations. Dispatches dated August describe zodiacal displays, Spear event, and preview of exhibits. Details are incomplete but place names and entities suggest a science or astronomy center feature.
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Pacific Coast
Alpasaien
Civil War Dispatches Mark Shifting Fronts and Fortifications
Confusing battlefield notes describe Gen. Ewing evacuating Pilotee road and Gen. Smith moving to Jefferson Barracks. Reports cite the Centralia massacre stirring Union sentiment and calls for rebel extermination. General Blair's command creation triggers public dissatisfaction amid Civil War maneuvers and anticipated political shifts.
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Two Rose
Price
Tiearn
Ewing
Browi
Magi
Pilotee
Ewinn
Blair
Tataiahd
Art House
Equare Oamning
Richmond Papers Report Harbor Incident and Prisoner Exchange
A fragment from Richmond papers notes a harbor incident involving a steamer and a vessel arriving with 150 men aboard. It mentions Yankee prisoners received in the city and an exchange of troops at Hilton Head with forces arriving from New York.
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Richmond
Hilton Head
New
Malia
New York
Trashington
D. C
Washington News Notice on Print and Money Order Proposals
Readable fragments indicate a government notice about print and money order policies with deadlines before mid month. It mentions time for receive proposals for mail and a related tariff or ban, signaling official actions pending by government authorities.
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Washington News
Saaneh
Uai
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