Grant era raid in Maryland widens amid Baltimore actions
Dispatches describe Confederate raids around Baltimore with fires at Gov Bendford’s residence and reports of trains and telegraph lines cut. Claims of large Confederate forces moving toward Virginia and substantial captures and looting accompany dispatches from Stanton to Dix and mentions of Butler’s removal, with ongoing confusion and strategic pressure on Washington and Philadelphia.
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A Heigr of Terror in Haenos Ayres
A fragment from the New York Tribune critiques rising political terror and murder in society. It notes police failures, rampant killings, and a public call for justice, with ominous references to Southern Europe influence and delayed executions.
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Haenos Ayres
Loraga
Lytat
Whisky Price Gamble by Mr Weed in New Orleans Tale
An account from New Orleans recalls Mr Weed’s alleged tip to whisky dealers that the president would push a large price increase in his third term. Weed supposedly coordinated with New York dusters to buy stock and profit from futures, claiming a quarter of profits.
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Anne Tinenage
New York
Sesrates
Cones
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Raymont
David A Welle
Pegea
Washington
Napoteon
C.M
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Roanoke Island
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Hy M. Ernest Renan
Jena
Ltcomb
Sue Jonesbhs
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Brace
Horace Nashnell
James Grummond
JG Holland
Rudward Mayhew
MRC
Miagrlea of War From the No WY Muraki
A bleak wartime description portrays the toll on Georgia’s women and children as rebels and civilians suffer. Fires, famine, and homelessness spread while brave soldiers face brutal losses amid a relentless siege. The writer laments the cruel war and its profound human cost.
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Nave
Ehthdeen
Wooda
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Clase
Disgraceful Senate Session Ends After Long Impasse
A Sunday morning adjournment capped a night of disorder in the Senate. The opposition largely maintained decorum while Mr Pewenden faced aggressive conduct from the other side. A brutal attack upon the presiding officer was alleged and discussed, leading to a prolonged rebuke and a four hour deadlock before dawn.
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Mer. Chander
Cora
Wilkinson
Withingon
Ettverud
Fragmented OCR Text on U S Debt and Tax Figures
The read readable fragments discuss United States debt service, interest payments, customs revenue, and money conversion. It mentions a March date and figures in pounds and dollars, indicating historical financial records. Strong entities include United States, March, and currencies, with references to interest, principal, and government finance.
Civil War Updates From Washington and New York
Telegraph lines cut with Major Gen Franklin captured by rebels. Destructive rail and train raids near Magnolia Station disrupt Baltimore passenger service. President Lincoln issues proclamation on restoration plans while Congress debates slavery abolition. New York mayor warns against military withdrawal amid unrest as raids threaten city. Confederate raids and Union responses dominate dispatches from July 9 to 11, 1864.
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Washington under threat as rebels raid Maryland lines
July reports describe secession rumors and Civil War fears around Washington. Reinforcements surge to Baltimore and nearby points while Gen. Gilmore takes field command. Rebel columns raid Darnestown after plundering stores and cattle, heading toward Frederick.
Rebel deserter reports large rebel northward force
Dispatches from Harrisuene July 11 describe a sizeable rebel movement north with three cavalry brigades and divisions of infantry under Breckenridge Rhodde and others. Secret movements aimed to seize Saltamore and Washington. The deserter, from a brigade that once drove Hunter from Lynchburg, notes reinforcements gathered from Richmond. New York reports Treasury loan talks for 75 million dollars. Plantations near Lake Saint Joseph suffer raiding, stock loss, and cotton destruction, with prisoners taken. Col. Stanton arrested for embezzlement. major reorganizations within the North Carolina Virginia department. Brig. Gen. J J Reynolds to command 19th corps. Banks remains Gulf commander.
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Rebel movements and rail attacks reported near Baltimore
From July reports the Confederates crossed near Harper's Ferry and pressed toward Baltimore routes while burning trains and destroying telegraph lines. Rebels attacked Magnolia and burned Governor Bradford’s residence, with widespread disruption to communications and several trains destroyed or captured. Local citizens and militia remained on duty as telegraph networks faltered and fear spread along the Philadelphia Baltimore line.
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