Banks blamed as public turns on failures at Pleasant Hill
A 1864 Missouri dispatch blames General Banks for the defeat at Pleasant Hill and Pleevant Hill battles, citing a chaotic retreat, heavy losses, and loss of army confidence. The piece argues Banks sought political gains and notes civilians and troops demand Sherman in command.
The Danish Question and Kansas Politics in Turmoil
The article reports on the Danish conflict continuing as a siege becomes a blockade and London hosts a conference hoping to avoid wider war. It also notes Kansas party faction fights with Gov. Carney withdrawing from a state contest and Lincoln supporters gaining delegates. Commander Flusser on Plymouth duty is wounded by a shell fragment, described as cutting his heart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frateriia
Doppel
London
Europe
Lane
Carney
Kansas
Baltimore
Lincoln
U.S
Kanana
Careney
Kaonae
Plymouth
N.C
Flusser
Taxation and Victory: A War-Time Finance Debate
In a sharp critique the speaker argues that wartime finance relies on taxation and victory. They condemn reliance on land sales and bond issues as temporary fixes that inflate debt and mislead the public. The piece warns against Wall Street optimism and urges sustained taxes to fund national credit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agate
Cincinnati
Cuzelle
Wall Street
Congress
Coburn Offers to Fight Mace in Ireland for 600
Bell's Life reports Coburn proposes to come to Ireland to fight Mace for £600 plus expenses. Mace allegedly offers £100 for expenses and a later £400 aside, with alternatives of £1000 aside and £900 expenses. Coburn advertises a New York sale prior to sailing and contemplates sparring in major U.S. cities. The timeline points to a May signing and potential excitement in boxing circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell
London
Joe Coburn
Mace
Ireland
Mace King
New York
Coburn
Chand Street
Eagland
Hoston
Philadelphia
Troy
Ice Dam Breaks at Goat Island Cataract Scene
An easterly to westerly shift sent huge ice floes down the Niagara River forming a solid dam across the rapids near Goat Island. The dam collapsed on a Thursday morning, sending a five to ten foot flood. several youths escaped by leaping ashore while a boat was swept away. A young man named Barlow swam to shore after navigating floating ice cakes. The event drew few onlookers and was described as highly exciting.
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Niagara Balla Gazette
Goat Island
Papermill Pier
Barlow
Imperial and Chinese forces gain ground around Noukin
A letter to the editor notes imperial and disciplined Chinese troops aided by English officers advancing toward Noukin. The government’s foreign aid is cited as key, with belief of Rebel power’s downfall and Japan tensions likely to be settled. Satsuma pays a $100,000 indemnity for Mr. Richardson’s murder and agrees to pursue and execute the perpetrators under British oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O Soochow
Shanghae
Noukin
Japan
Satsumi
Livingstone Safe After Expedition Reports Reach Britain
The last foreign mail confirms Dr. David Livingstone is alive after past reports of his death. Bishop Tozer’s letter from Murchison notes Livingstone arrived at the foot of the Murchigan Falls in November. The mission party plans to return to England via the Cape. authorities will visit the Mozambique governor.
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Livingstone
Bishop ‘Tozer
Murchison
Lunbo
Nates
Dr. Livingstone
Murchigan Falla
England
Cape
Mozambique
Mishops
Nobel Volunteer Mary Forming in Virginia Navy Company
The Richmont Whig reports the Virginia Navy Company has over one million dollars subscribed, with a charter authorizing up to ten million. Subscriptions stay open two more days at Main and Eleventh streets. Investors are urged to join a scheme promising large returns, with ninety percent of profits to the company and crew and ten percent to the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmont Whig
Virginia Navy
Main
Eleventh Streets
Battles on the Hied River Detailed in Chicago Evening Journal
The report describes a 20,000 strong enemy led by Kirby Smith Dick Taylor Green and Volignac. Union forces moved in detached brigades through a pine forest with a cavalry train in front hindering movement. Losses cited include several hundred killed and wounded on day one and about 2,000 captured, with second day losses around 1,000. Banks and Stone faulted. A J Smith praised for eventual success. Reinforcements to Banks expected under General Steele with Steele potentially to command the expedition.
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Dianater
Gen
Hanks
Ned River
Pleevant Hill
Monsfield
Gay
The
Missouri
Thun
Banks
Geent
Meanklin
1Thnemy Corps
Vsth
Kirby Smith
Grand Ecore
Pleasant Hill
Baltimore
Weiter
Efe Han
Sherman
Shreveport
General Ecore
Army of the Gulf
General Banks
Hied River
Chicago Evening Journal
Thia
Ranwom
Gesera
General Barks
General Stone
Dick ‘Paylor
Suh
Sth
Dick Lesler
A. J. Smith
Arkona
Steele
Nut
Ninard
Unclear fragmentary item from Philadelphia newspaper
Fragmentary text from a Philadelphia newspaper page appears to mention abortion and unclear phrases. No coherent event or identifiable entities beyond the city. Cannot determine a concrete news item or outcome from the readable lines.
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Vas Stene
Lubuque Herald
Hed River
Jem Mace
Niagara
Pallace
Bre
Keangelist
Ow Chan
Dr. Livingstones
Nobel
Mary
Sabine Cross
Stewart Dathy
Addon Watdig
Foot
Ciloversmant
James 2
Donn
Thomas Mehilley
Michael Mehin
Loho J Kiingenanith
QT Darr
Bog Jemupls le Ayles
Heary Cargill
George Kettleson
John Throm
Franklin Mo Fhimbiin
Lex Cornell Kelly
Jane Hansed
Nes
Joel Wight
Christian Markel
Lletst WA Dist
Hlank
Lieat Kotneday
KOM Criley
Ajdant
FM Spurrier
Bneedham
Serioun
Ami
Upper
Folie
Lawha Berry Company Hh
James Mpp
Ube Elylitally
J Weston
s+ Geo
Daniel N Clark
Tpmaty Nevesta Tow
Chas O Torrey
Aright
John Wriaht
Lex
Sylvester Pennent
Km Rocan
Mergtt
Wol Allen
Dnnes H Muoth
2M Holbrook
Andrew Kt Patterson
Milton D Miller
Janes Stephenwen
Cutynany Q
Company Tt
Llewts
Granger
Mupes
Mmpee
Llewt
Mieh
John Connell
Adjutant Strong
Darranes
Highes
Kiterta
EV Envistourte
Iowa
Mathew Milminston
Han Honery
Nefelfitiwer
John 9 Foote
Caval JE Kent
Janes Luthory
John Gareinon
Lavon
Dr. Witherwasa
William Rorbuck
Heath
Satie W Dennia
Gunpany A
Tetur Saylor
Jane
Artemus Ward wayAs
Betsy Jane
Betsy
United Service Magazine
Shuakapeare
Richard
Stanley
Richmond
Philadelphia Age
Galena
Ju Davty Sd
Belek
Bertally
Feng
Count Giden
MD Tormeof
Elias
Nfar
Mall
Cuatiam Square
York
Foo
Het
Lange Abso
Shuh
Mike
Ryo
Alo
Werved Offich
HO Tongs
Thompson & Jones
Aprikis
Alborbera
A. Wundermann
General Schenck
Mog
NEW York Mercury
Schenck
Bayshow
Aca
Natudent
Photonians
Scilence
AR HS
R. Knapp
Physiclina
Surecone
Newtorr
Knipp
Krvpp & Son
Kncine
Wiconsin
Mt Duluque
Towa
M. Allison
Etna
Plur
North Liver
Payanle
Sternace
Tandon
Parla
Tollamburg
Tolambiurg
Panongern
Mavre
Vremon
Rotterdtam
Antwerp, &c
Towrata
Faroa
Liverpool
Queenstown
Omena
John G
Dale
Azont
Broadway
N.Y Tuty
L. D. Randall & CQ
Sole and
Apphie
Deaters
Dubuque,a
Mainst
Weat
Dubuque Brewery
Plank
Dubuque
Bigelow
Hulton
Dierrow
Chase
Kigerlow
South Cack Street
Chiega
Dorthia
Ciitcagena
Pakital Poyatel
Ty Ben Gontlgnan
Myelow Pout
Dre Muycelow
Wilancine
South
Clark
Moncrea
Chicago
Dournal
Shiro Houghton
Ninth Street
Philadelphus
Tora Facs
Mathews
Uae
Regia
Abo
Rand
MacBeee
Tiververeig
Seat Porte
Cromer
Chestnut
Sddienatng Srmnerany
Museim of
Nework
Denest
Mantovi Olor
Welmbulb
William A. Bal
Wynkoop
Wyokeap
J.J. Potter
Brooklyn
Daracan & Co
Alweday Ang
Trented
di Zana
Lax
J. J. Kromwer
Chertstut Street
Darspach City
Wexond Co
Minn
Jo. Krower
Vics
M. Youma
T. M. Smariys
Paiapenrnia
Tors
Z. Raowisk
T. M. Sharp
Traly
G.'k. Jordfa
Chesnut St
Moe Prien
Everywlhigre
Juin J. Kromer
Chihadelphie
Hagan
Oper
Barnes & CO
General Agenta
N.Y. Hare
Bayy
Hoyt
Troyt
Hiawatha
Hawatha
Letanwater
Aila Lair
Dirk Grocey
Josep Hoyt
Western Brewery
West Mesque
Tschiangi
Scehwind
Leger
City Brewery
Ignatz -Seeger
Loguat Street
Jenny
Duluque
Wtowa
Paidzvona Harley
Jonen
Ornamental Iron Works
John Keenan
Wood & Parot
Pitna
Tron Ratling
Craven Tubing
Dettens
Wishol
Juin Keenan
Klatt Streets
Dan Laos
Tenth Street
Uupitiluata
Pipes &c
Campa
Smokostadha
Hon
Ote Ay Dees
Heelia
Miapateh
Ordere
Suledta
Shop
Northwest Corner bin
3D Ste
Dulvqun
Lowa
Lyepim
Tl. Tonack & CO
Ciicago
W. F. Coolbaugh & Co., Coolbaugh & Brooks
Burlington, Lows
W. ¥. Coolaugh
Burlington Bank
State Bank of Iowa
Illino
New York Exchange
Specie
American Express Co
Leven
SU Centarer
Newman & Chapman
South Water Ste
Fairbanks
Proasen
C. Fairbanks
Greenleaf
Ciucago
Wxetenal & Wisps
Oly
Oun VL. Brusawie
Tia J. M. Brunswick & Bro
Oye
Western Street
Onto
Brunewick
Clark Wreltingten
Ili
Rotewood
Mayen Hole
Momemberd
M. Branswich
Ub Box
Lll
N.Y
Mason
John M. Uramnawick
Joseph Briunenick
Avery
Grover S&s Baker's
Jmichigan
Indiana
Illinois
Kentucky
James
Permerly
James' Naw
Orleans
Logk
Hiosert St
Joe
Obitago
I NO
Randolph Street
Betwreen State
Dearborn
Jamnes
Tollowius
New Orleans Crescent
Jatin
James Haw
Permomilis
Purat Iy
Galveston News
Tesas
Dal Jones
Ines
Lam
Gavette
Comet
Nadantlel
Bryan
Bryans
Asthia
Bevon
Ibeyan
Prlavos
Vicali
Ube Speke Regen
Amonte
Hraan
Giltever
TOR
Fanit
Sierra Settos
Mets
Derot
Jon Voxtaers
Portland
Sivyser
Milwaukee
Caleb Sadler
Ohlo State Fair
Grover & Balak
Rover & Harsh SM Co
Weil
Singer & Co
Sherman Tose
HOWRE
Do da
Whoeler & Witson
Lake Street
Finkgle & Lyon
Like Street
Flurfach
Lake Etreet
Taggart & Farm
Lheatest
Whoox & Girs
Lake
Grover & Baker
Shettem
Lin
Tell
Ren
Sup Lee
New York City
Cie
Ate Sadler &A
Duba Uc the
Wildlesa LG
Ulfand
Mstr Street
Ed Perenee
KE. AL. Benson
Ecd
Hiainne
Mundolph Street
Ellicacoe
Ricord
Wiewd
Nina Keence
Philip Roland
Soticu
Ander
Bard of Supervisors
Dubuque County
Clark Cssett Board
Agpiota Tof
Caesoy
Commissoner Sud
Deat Monrtay
Decsver
J. F. Bates
P. Grings
Stam Moyer
Ath Cote
Lyons Kathairon
Mathatron
Kathro
Dr. Cheeneman
Hia
Ely
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