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Newspaper
Columbia Spy
Location
Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1863
Page
2
The Spy newspaper markets its country office as top in the state with strong advertising growth. It notes better town business and rising prosperity, and mentions the paper’s circulation could double with effort. Inquiries are directed to the Spy Office or to Lauren Warriur at Colugabia, Pennsylvania.
Nes Books announces upcoming releases from prominent authors. On Saturday 13th inst Vue Castie's Helm by Mrs Henry Wood will be published from manuscript saved for advance England release and will be illustrated. On Saturday June 20 Suoucpeg Straps by Henry Morford promises a war tale full of incident and adventures. Also nearly ready Figuts A Foot by Wilkie Collins, a new work by the famed author.
Rev C Reimensnyder will preach at Lutheran Church tomorrow morning and evening. The E E Lutheran ladies host a Strawberry Festival at Queen Fellows Hall from Wednesday through Saturday to support a praise worthy purpose, aiming for patronage. Methodist Episcopal Strawberry Festival at Odd Fellows Hall praised for magnificent display with ice cream, cakes, and confections. Traffic news includes a Penns Railroad accident injuring brakesman Abraham Mellinger near Libertyville. ten cars derailed and track damaged. A new Reading and Columbia Railroad schedule announces two daily trains to Ephrata and improvements aiding summer travel to Mountain Springs. An assault case, Mary Rieks and Sam Christy on Wrightsville bridge, ends with Christy arrested. $1000 bond set for hearing.
Reports describe three trains carrying rebel prisoners, guarded by the 27th Ohio under Lt. Col. Spaulding, with a rough lot expected to be exchanged or take an oath. A group of 23 local volunteers left for Massachusetts to join the 5th Regiment Maas, cheered by citizens and mourned by local women. The piece also covers a Keffer Orchestra concert, an arrest in Reading for a Marietta murder, and the Union Volunteer Refreshment Committee details and appeal for support.
At a June 1863 meeting of the Columbia Fire Engine and Hose Company mournful resolutions were adopted for Richard Derrick a longtime member. The rooms were to be dressed in mourning for 30 days and thanks extended to the Susquehanna Fire Company for funeral participation. A copy of the resolutions was sent to Derrick’s family and published in the Spy. Also printed are examination notices for seniors in Lancaster County with dates and locations across numerous townships and boroughs.
A discursive piece in the Christian Advocate and Journal argues for rigorous teacher selection, moral and intellectual standards, and broader education beyond mathematics. It condemns obsession with wealth and sighs at ministers underpaid while tobacco funds indulgence, urging mind over sensuality and a culture of thoroughness.
Port Hudson remained under siege as Union forces under Banks pressed the attack begun on the 27th. Weitzel Sherman Grover Augur and Arnold led diverse brigades against entrenched rebels, with fierce hand to hand fighting, notable exploits by the 2d Louisiana Native Guard and heavy naval support from Farragut’s squadron dismounting five guns and pressing the assault from river and shore.
A partial roster shows numerous officers killed and wounded. Generals Sherman and Dow are noted as serious and slight injuries respectively, with many colonels captains lieutenants and a sergeant among the dead wounded or missing from units such as 24 Louisiana 165th New York 128th New York and 6th Michigan.
A Memphis dated letter to General Johnston describes Pemberton's ten day holdout claim, Osterhaus observing Black River bridge, Johnston's 18,000 men, Blair’s expedition near Mechanicsburg, guerrilla activity, and siege bombardment intensified with a planned attack around the 5th. Reports of gunboats at Yazoo City and rumors about Banks, Kirb y Smith, and Port Hudson circulate.
The Second Division of the Sixth Army Corps crossed the Rap pahannock at noon on pontoon bridges to reconnoiter rebel positions. Skirmishing occurred as rifle pits were captured, about 30 to 40 prisoners taken, and Captain Cross of the 50th New York killed. Longstreet holds Fredericksburg with a strong front. large Rebel forces bent toward Gordonsville.
Troops crossed to the opposite bank under heavy fire as engineers completed a pontoon bridge. The 26th New York led a dawn assault, taking a key rifle pit, with about sixty of the 2d Florida captured. Casualties were 5 killed and 25 wounded. Reports note Rebel forces nearby and Union moves around Fredericksburg.
Correspondent from Lexsineron reports a moving force of cavalry and artillery en route to Vicksburg via Louisville as the Ninth Army Corps advances. Rumors of Morgan and Clarke threaten Lexington, while defenses include the 19th Ohio Battery under Capt Shields. General Burnside and Hartcuff command posts amid shifting troop movements and East Tennessee refugees. Local sentiment remains staunch in support of the Union.
Advertisement style notice warning young men about nervous debility and premature decay. It promotes self care guidance from an ex-patient, cites medical humbug, and offers a post paid envelope for the author’s pamphlet. Published as a period piece from Bedford, Kings County.
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