News From Washington Civil War Reports and Rumors
Dubuque Herald notes communication with Washington and Gen Franklin in Dattimore. Reports describe heavy fighting near northern Washington defences Monday and Tuesday, with enemy retreat Wednesday night. Troop movements, looting and stock-taking alleged, plus cries of cavalry scouting and rumors of larger forces. Correspondents mention Gen Smith reaching Rapley and rumors of engagements near that area. Some reports conflict and remain unverified by other sources.
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Washington
Enem
Lia Cros
St Paul
Pavihe
Chicago
Smith
Rapley
Cerres
Brida
Forrest
New York
Washington Chronicle
Prey
Tonallytown
Port Stevena
N. Yo
New Yonk
Herald
Phiadelphia
Wilson
Franklin
Baltimore
Baornum’s
North Western Iidian Expedition Reports Severe Losses
Dispatches describe Brigades under General Sully moving toward the region around the Atholine lakes with over 5 000 mounted troops. The column suffers casualties including Captain Breton killed at the Latte Sheyenne camp as scouts recount harsh conditions and harsh treatment of Native populations amid pursuit and retaliation.
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Horras
Atholine Lakes
Minnesota Battalion
Ithot
Fawa Cavales
Lacan
Patton
Tth
Lows Casaley
Computas Acand 1
Uacotab Cavatey
Prairie Hatters
Cavatey
Capt
Pope
Sally
Sta
Inag
Trad
Minnesota Cavalry
Minnesota Iofantey
Nocatters
Wheampson
Sully
Latte Sheyenne
Breton
Dacutah
Tara Red Devia
Co. M
Wikaig
Escape of Summer From Watery Crave In Alabama
Fragmentary report describes a peril at sea involving the U S brig Summers near Vera Cruz. It states thirty-two of fifty aboard were lost with survivors seen, including Symmes picked up on a plank by a returning boat amid exhaustion and wreckage.
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Carcus Sevitti
Alabama
U.S
Summers
Yera Cruz
Symmes
Trapping Dogs to Protect Sheep From Loss on Farms
A historical notice explains a farmer’s method to deter sheep losses by constructing a top-entry pen to trap dogs. It describes baiting with a sheep carcass, guiding the animal to enter, and then removing the flock to safety while the dog is contained.
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Binveltirs
Fuasiae
Raguanic Report on Army Morale and Campaign Struggles
The document laments dwindling enthusiasm and fatigue in the army after engagements near the Rapidan. It notes Surgeon General Dias warning against public disclosure that could harm morale and suggests leadership missteps undermine efforts to seize Richmond. It portrays widespread weariness and misgivings about continuing the war.
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Army of the Potomac
Rapidan
Vorpa
Duarte Side
Dias
Ositilie
Napos
Napoleon
Richmond
Tiuch
Tragic Court Trial Involving Vendetta Victim and Accused Seducer
The William Hanford case in Bridgeport centers on the death of Misa Vendetta Lee in Brooklyn and the alleged involvement of Che gistot Plantard as the seducer. Prosecutors challenge witness testimony and accuse Plantard’s Boston counsel of intent to smear the victim’s character. The defense argues about the dead girl’s alleged condition and the credibility of witnesses.
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William Hanford
New York
Ste. Wakeley
Bridgepors
Howton
Pastion Thomsonsery
AL Pines
Lincoln renomination urged by Garrison and Douglas in lurid rhetoric
Fragmented report notes War Gloyd Garrison and Senator Stephen Douglas urging Lincoln's renomination. Speech passages invoke death, doom, and the nation’s fate, with threats of dissolution and scrutiny over whether a divine bolt governs the Union's course.
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Lincoln
Garrison
Nits
Hell
Pred Douglas
John Crow
Heaven
Confusing War Memoir Bits Describe Rebel Threats
Fragmentary text notes a belief that Gene Grant could strike or erase Deterdhirg but offers little advantage. It mentions rebels shelling a city, a mother army threat, and the need to detain works overlooking the city to defeat occupying forces.
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Gene Grant
Seeme
Nota
Unclear OCR text shows garbled political notice
Garbled excerpt hints at an official call or contact regarding a future event or appointment. Names and places are unreadable, with no clear dates or actions discernible from the fragment.
Notice regarding patronage for George Zamhol in tea trade
The notice solicit patronage for George Zamhol in the tea trade. It states that rates will be the same as previously published except for Dutch charges and invites continued support with prompt, satisfactory service.
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Zambos, and Will Endeas
Alia
American Thact Society Depository
Auction Notice of Goods at Warehousen Start
An itemized inventory of goods to be sold at public auction on Monday next at the warehouse of Monchard & Wellington by Anynet 14Gb for a variety of listed items. The sale will occur at the levee location with bidding opening at 1 oclock sharp.
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Bourke
Otnee
Dubngane
Joseph Gehrig
Jeffere
Pudtlio
Cur Brewery
Sealoon
Ja.d
Titnma Gormid & CO
Raymond
Lincoln
Spaechen
Menamzea
SCO
Atech
Prescott
Yeo
Ticknor
Allington
Anthony Frollupo
David A Wella
Myadley
Washington
Hla
Fort Samypter
Canture
Hoanoke Island
Win M Thayer
Ernest Renan
Joanna
Timothy Titcomb
Joneses
Larmo
Cluth
Drage
Eyo Cluth
Horace Thushnell
James Drummond
JG Holland
HORSM
Edward Mayhew
MRC YS
Ranitty & An
F. Ainsley
Dubuque
Eng
R. E. L. Clark
Main
Stair
Seton
O Neil Oneile
Main Street
Jno
Simpson
Fay
John Hartecck
Citapline, Burton & CY
Fenelen Street
Pris
Wes
Curpline
Burton & C
Capture of Federal Officers on James Island
Reported actions describe a skirmish on James Island with General Smith and Forrest forces. Rebels retreated after heavy fire. casualties and wounded numbered about 200. Rebels reportedly looted, burned shelters, and moved toward Edwards Ferry, while Union forces repaired fortifications and pursued.
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James Island
Civil War Dispatches From July Skirmishes and Raids
Casualty reports and troop movements across Vicksburg and Washington. Slocum’s expedition destroyed Pearl River bridges and captured thirty prisoners. Rebel forces under Johnson Early and Hill limited Washington defenses while Breckinridge protected Blair House. Reports mention battles, seizures of property, and extensive military caution amid retreat and pursuit near Rockville.
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Barrimoor
Washington Chronicle
Battle Field
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City
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Carbery
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Byron
Naan Wasinsetos
Guele Abe
Beter
68Th Virginia Infantry
Culessille
The
Potomac
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Karly
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andEarly
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Early
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Sarry
Barry
Ateunset
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Tth Street Road
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Blair
Washington
Peninsula
6Th Corps
Breckinridge
Henry Clay
Andrew Jackson
Wilson
Himg
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Tailiton
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Wito
Pranklin
Cot
Franklin
Ony
Gilmora
Rebels retreat and Union advances reported in July dispatches
Telegraph and newspaper notices from July describe Union forces under Grant and Sheridan pursuing rebels toward the Potomac, with reports of Petersburg occupation, Rockville retreat, and detachment actions. Private dispatches and freight rate changes accompany broader war updates and communications from Washington to Wall Street.
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Grant
Petersburg
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Sheridan
Tanover Court House
Philadelphia Inquirer
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