Rail and River War Updates From a Fragmented Front
Reports from the Mississipi and surrounding theaters describe Gen. A do Smith engaging the enemy at Columbio while Gen. Galacre seizes outer earthworks at Petersburg and Bath damages the Petersburg railroad. The piece notes political chatter in Albaniann circles about a Chicago Convention, a patrol near Penoktort, and a cryptic reference to Gen. Grant. It mentions ongoing mobilizations, anticipated delegates to a Democratic state convention, and commercial activity at New York’s port, with commentary on Grant’s strategic prospects and various arrests and mobilizations across Louisiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Do Smith
Columbio
Missindippi
Galacre
Petersburg
Bath
Peterburg
Chicago
Velvet Restoration by Dampening and Ironing
The Monitor de la Salud describes a velvet restoration method: dampen the velvet on the wrong side, then press with a very hot iron without touching water. Heat drives water out, softening the fabric while steam separates fibers, restoring softness.
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Monitor de la Salud
Tragic Train Crash and Town News From Liberty to Davenport
Report of a train engine explosion near Le Claire injuring the engineer and fireman, with further dispatches about an editor resigning in Omaha, a fatal shooting during a horse theft manhunt in Weight County, a child burned in Davenport, and various local incidents across Iowa towns.
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Enging le Claire
Othe Boonsboro
Liberty
Weight Go
Story County
Weight County
Melrose
Wright
Canaties
Saubary pinpers recount fatal express collision details
A late night accident near Saubary involved a handcar collision with an express train. Five men survived with minor injuries while several women were severely hurt or killed. The report blames reckless carelessness and notes care recommendations for dark night operations. Also covered is the death of The Last Honnyor Mrveninen-e, who died peacefully after years of ill health.
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Cirete
Sition Renn
Horatio Sensholts
Win
Pere Cing
Abraham Aimmerman
Ohn Hopper
Olivia al. Hetueh
Louisa Peistee
Susan Tollenback
Sanbury
Creak Bridge
Migs
Lolfenbach
Lous Ita Lester
Miss Hoteich
Indy
Germany
Gazette Musies
Meyerbeer
Confederate Defeat Near Staunton and Morgan's Kentucky Raid
The dispatches describe Union forces under Griflin and Cutter advancing toward the Chickamony line, capturing guns, and driving enemy pickets as Meade Station and Meadow Station exchanges occur. Morgan’s expedition in Kentucky advances from Lexington and Georgetown, attacks the 116th Ohio at Cynthiana, burns the town and two trains, and moves north toward Covington, pursued by Union forces. The Water Witch is reported surprised and captured, with rebels gaining a large stores haul and rail assets destroyed along the route to the Blue Ridge. The Times notes strategic movements and anticipated political developments around the Democratic convention in Chicago.
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Chickahomyny
Grifling
Cutler
Sumner
Brgade
11Th Massachusetts
Meadow Station
Quy
Times
Staunton
Jones
Imboden
Imates
Blue Ridge
Thoburne
Tribune
Hilton Head
Vangilla
Secessionville
Ottery Island
53Rd
Massachusetts
Kienyon Charleston
Fort Sumter
Intersvaly
Beauregfard
Kyokuk
Ashapoo
Gon. Bieny
Nact
Boston
Herald
Pays
Gordon
Jacksonville
Alu
Finnegan
Milton
Water Witch
Dab
Reach
Saulonis
Potosi
Sulilo
Lexington
Georgetown
Morgan
Kentucky Central R. R
116Th Ohio
Cynthiana
Covington
Disinterment order and Civil War updates across early June
General Sherman prohibits disinterment of fallen officers south of the latitude until after October. Reports from New York and West Virginia detail the 22d Pa skirmish near Macfeld, with 4 killed and 84 wounded as Gen. Sigel pursues. Col. Leffert becomes Brigadier General, likely to the 22d brigade, with field or state duties unsettled. Gilmore forces briefly breach Petersburg outer works while roads are damaged. Emperor steamer reports engagements near Columbia with losses and fires. Pickering slated for rape execution. Kentucky news notes Gov. Bramlette arming Frankfort citizens and Burbridge advancing toward Lexington amid heavy cannonading and a burning bridge near Frankfort.
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Abuany
Marshall Leffert
7Th
New York Regiment
Seymour
Caro
Emperor
New Orleans
Ith
Columbia
A. J. Smith
Columbian
Marine Brigade
Bonta
Smith
Siiliman
Memphis
Callahan
Jacob Snover
Thomas Johnston
3D NJ
Pickering
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Penoktort
Grant
Wilch Waa
Auto
Hunter
Enriong
Claton Alamatee
Wimneshick
Chiatnos
Howard
Plow
Buchanan
Dea Moines
Dubnyte Weatera
Druveatys
Sprazone
Colac Rapids
New York
Art
Bens, Pyne
Poviger Mit
Salon of Exportaat
Ainatus
Shingon
Philadellphia Meeadag
Epubdlican
Mthes
Lea
Ectaneh
Gem Grant
Louisiana
Marahat Anderson
Trivh
Neayne Outenvy
Thase Reamenta
NS Louis Dexpalehs
State
Nowa
Des Moines
Crocker
California
I. E. Sylvester
Bay
Moe
Proud
Omaha
Tesiah Davis
Eco
Keokuk
Westphal
Davenport
Shelley
Rock Tannel
Mth Street
Heath
Ashe
W. Cundbournh
Wim. Fordtre
Cuadbbourne & Forster
Misaclan LS
Bt, Louis
Ennecree Missourt
Atests
Telegraphic
The
Tally Herald
Hilton Wead
Mexico
Kentucky
Frankfort
Sla
Bagdad
Anuasy
National Democratic Committee
Nasuvinnr
Sherman
New Youx
Macfeld West Va
Qourlosa
Sigel
Fort Moxner
Gilmore
Butler
Louisville
Headquartera
King
Bramlette
Prankfort
Forte
Burbridge
Carrington
Indiana
Iron and Steel
Main Street
Dubuque
Iowa
Blood’s & Hunt's
Brass
Enameier
Newslouse
Torn Street
Farley & Chelatman
Ashr Banks
Manny
Reaper and Mower
Clark
Alter
Miguest
Westphal & Hinds
Man Sr
Dusuguz
Julien Theatre
Mack Vrland Des Cessor
Vonrest
Fontaindleau
Cois DE Boulogne
Doora
Parquette
Key City
Coal and Wood Yard
John S. Williams
Coal and Wood
Northwestern
Scranton, Wilkesbarre 4 Shulmokin Cow Company
Pennsylvania
Robert Law
Chilcago
Leala
Wosburgh
Piteburg
Columbine
Lasally
Rock Island
Offlick and Yard
Cor, Iowa
John S. Willians
Ross & Gossage
W. M. Ross & Co
SLAND
Lake Street
Ikons & Gussagh
Green Nook
D. CG. Kleine
Bowery
dIng
Pama
Pministra
Jamen Kuly
County Court
Dutuque
Mary Kregley
Patnque
Td Street
Wit Street
Clayton County
Daniel Casey
WM Rocne
Bu South
Brooks & Stationery
Thompson & Jones
Main ST
Curtain Paper & Borders
Maio Street
Dtf
Becon
Main & Locust
Conway & Flynn
T. Bieryck
ROW Lamb
Smevock & Row Land
Commission Merchants
Commercial Street
Levee
Est
Louis
Missouri
James Cushing
Cushing
Eaving
George Zumhof
Zambof
Tames Cushing
Sali
J PR
Stlea
Fenelon Street
Talies Spouier
Madline, Burton & CO
Real Karate Broksie, & Auctioners
Otis, &c
Ogilby's Block
M. Noork
European Exchange
London
Europe
Ineuma Rosult
J. K. Graves
Cauhter
Sich & Cannon
GO. P. Kinsley
Independerre F.wa
Ratablienrd
Fuiler &§Co
Arctivier Abd
South Water Street
Peat
May
John Shields
Second Street
Cheenut
Pine Streets
Louis, MO
Thomas Ryan
Ryan & Southam
Whitesale
North Second Street
Washington Avenue
Vine
Loues
Ies
Dubuyne
GEO, Zeumhof
Clay Street
Waay
B. M. Harger
City Book Store
Ray Monins
Lincoln
Navid A Wella
Weadley
Wrehington
Wagendale
Marshala
Kirkland
Youtis
Hooke Island
Win Wo Thayer
Brace
CG. L
Ora Manual of
Edward Mayhes
Mecys
Bowen 4 Co
Town
Raymond Brutilers
UO. x. Raymond
Bowen & Co
Sherwood Raymond
Crockery Businees
Malin Street
T Veesra
Raymond Brothers
Crockery
China
SOUL
MAY Mon Bros
BS Main St
United States
Konda
Internet
JK. Graves
Are
Ringe
Wichael Khl
Binon Heles
Wes
National Dewokrat
Wim, A. Deed
Jows Street
Ajsuddr
NEW Clothing House
Sol. Rauh & Co
Peosta Hots
Main & 4Th Ste.s
OY Ali, Tarietirs
First Heads
Northweat Corner Main & 4Th
Dixon
Physiciana
Cincinnate
Varmuam & Scharon
Catoago
Inn
Daily Ano
Weekly Herald
RanpeTeli
Mene
ALORD
Rone Oo Digioy
Piano
Melodeon
Jewa
Mason & Hamlin's
Loroy
Repigio
Steinwayw
Enabe
Mlodons
Hinks
ALTNA
Hae
Med
Ino
WM. Smith
Lone
James G.adsden
Dyereriks
Dtm
Caleb Sadler
Crockery & Glass
Alco
Maim
Springfield, Mass
Fire & Marine
Lees
Organleas
William Conner
Js . Bee
Mdmund Freeman
Springfield
Mase
WH. Smith
Amsden ’& Walker, Commission Merchante
Coal Oil
Benzole, &C
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