Petersburg Engagement Reported in Confusing Dispatch
A garbled 19th century style note mentions carnage near Petersburg with unclear engagement details. It references "Gon Smith" moving north of James Hives, entrenched near Lynchneg, and a clash described as driving back opposing forces.
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City Point
Petersburg
Gon Smith
James Hives
Nive Vulea
Richmond
Binreek
Lynchneg
Gould
County Fair Auction and Exhibits Draw Large Crowds
A Des Moines area fair page recounts crowds at the fair, with buyers in a crowded hall purchasing goods from many counties. Donors and premiums feature wheat, flour, clothing, and agricultural implements. The event showcases auctions, household items, and machinery, with lectures and theater acts filling the schedule and expected proceeds surpassing fifty thousand dollars.
Democratic Denomination Debate Over Convention Roles
The letter from John Dyer Penning and W. McLasay critiques a article by Sulkan and endorsements by Monroe and Richards. It defends Byington’s seat and argues the party should unite for peace, criticizing obstructionist factions and urging compromise to avoid war. It references Des Moines Johnston county delegates and the national convention in Chicago.
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Asa
Jennings
Byington
Dennis
Permerites Obeprmnon Spa
Allauc
Ford
Bathia
Richards
Autehins
Richards Hay
Martin
Wajorny
Nysinat
War Democrats
Ngainet
Wyiington
State Democratic Central Committee
Iran
Byiexton
Patterson
Myington
Pth
Mes Byington
Me. Byington
Des Moines
Johnston County
Gil Oll Saranens
Ammtter
Stace
Bylington
Mer.denenings
Bhatyeh
Byrnnton
Denings
Dubuque
Chicara
Poth Sa
C. Nodye
Bates
J. M. Preston
Linn
Anfa
Efurehing
Tian Isles
Thomas Mc Monroe
Democratic Party
Supreme Bench
Hepher
M. Monroe
New York
Pennslvania
Michigan
Wisconsin
Illinois
Dulewate
McClintock
Wi Clintock
Mahony
Congress
GC. Cole
Col. Bates
Grayton County
Kimmienene
Chicago
Franklin Pierce
Charleston
Withere
Mesars Monroe
Husehina
GW Jones
Dubuqne
GO Haun
Clinton
JW Murphy
Iowa
John F Duncombe
Webster
Ganleman
G W Gray
Allamakee
Mc Monroe
Gray
Col. Hates
Richard
Ir. Mahony
Jonn DY
Penning
MeLasay
Death of John C Calhoun's Private Secretary
Joseph T. Scoville private secretary to John C Calhoun died in New York City. He had recently received a warning from General Dix for his correspondence with the London Herald. The Army of the Potomac reports heavy skirmishing near Petersburg and failures of the line at times with casualties and captures.
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Jimmy Potomac
Wednipday Socal
Weldon
Bret
Barlow
Birney
Mottway
Gibbon
P Hill
3D Division
Nove Er Death
Libby
Col
Blustell
Massachusetts
DA ED Ward
Tith
Pennsylvania
Halsey
N. J
Podeanson
Duce Nade
Rebula
Hoasenu
Uwym
Longstreet
Ewell
Washington
City Point
Petersburg
Fort Darting
Dans
Damos
the Tribune
Butler
Foster
Bia
Janes
Amlea
Hichmond
Lynchburg
Ger. Imbydon
Chareh
Joseph T. Scoville
John C. Calhoun
London Herald
Grand Jury
The
World
Journal of Commerce
Proclamation Deems Atlanta Defenses Impregnable
Citizens leave Atlanta as a proclamation declares the town and enemy positions impregnable. Reports from St Levis and Lovtovinte describe fire damage to buildings in Franklin Avenue and Gay Street with losses up to 100000 dollars and uncertain insurance. Other dispatches note raids, troop movements, and Confederate military actions near Kingston and Mobile.
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St. Levis
135Th
Franklin Avenue
Gay Street
Cogswell & Co
S. Philbrick
Iremont
Plattsburg
Wharton
Rangston
Bolton
Glover
Reseca
Col Sprague
Wis
Brgade
Grange
25Th
Kingston Mountain
Atlanta
Johnston
Coder Blut
Mobile
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Baetha
Sanday Deane
Poogle
Earl
Siatore
Wy Abe Bahapping Tone
Weiede
Ewlen
Premina Sh
Comate
Pal
Breuer
JE Ulan
Divdale, Grocer
Milla
Saanparg
Jackson
HF Ogden
Coa Thompson
Toewig Arita
Ted Treca
Wlater
Hell
Nicek City
Clermont
Hess
Alnor
Weregor
Mille Drake
Bobie Rye Waverly
Foven
Mentionits
Angie
Nob Hui Tinek Cay
Blacklawk
Quoman
Marshall Go
Mount Pleasant
Henry
Fan
Dubuque County
Department of Agricultural Machines
Toula
Enir
Dna
Fergusson
Dubnique
Kacine Wis
M. M. Pomeroy
Julien ‘Theater
Cinderitin
Torner
Tninmenta
Sulkan Uatehing
B.B. Richards
Iron and Steel
Nee
Main Street
Baans
Blood’s & Hunt's
Newhouse
ALT Wholesale
Iowa Street
Merly
Farley & Chriatmen
WR Ane
Bcales
J. al
Manny
Clark
HIG Rst Kaares
Westphal & Hinds
Wann
Mai St
Dunogar
Towa
Fine
Julien Theatre
United States
Europe
I.ouisa Bishop
Paria & Lunron
A. Sedgewick
A. Sedgewickeke
Hook Mery
W J Gilbert
Otage
Owen
Jes
Kendall
Budness
Telegraphic
Frew
Potomac Army
John ¢ Calban
Wasiiscron
Army of the Potomac
Supa
Giden
Sherwan
Svpranavonts
Gov. Morton
War Department
Lovtovinte
Faust Reecelyee
B. OM. Harger
MR Ratmond
Lincoln
Sheehen
Meempes
Prescott
Geo
Tickner
Allington
Anthony Trotlope
Pulee
Cletn
Mradleys
Chaplains OF the Revolution
Wrahlout
Lila Marshals
C. MW Orirklas
Port
Horace Bushnell
JU Thilland
Morse
Edward Mayhew
Peru
Turaeaa
Ae Macfarlandi
coLeneee
the Fauburg
Life IN
Paris
Mardelaine Jose
Seseny Soos
Tusephine Tyson Bertrand
Lwens Ss Nse R. Weldrum
Girent
Robert Macaire
the Thieves of
France
Robert Macaria F. le
Ken Jacques Etrop
Fer
Sessin
Forrest
Atmiss
Evs Chr
Athens
Brooks & Stationery
Thompson & Jones
Main ST
Orylen
Curtain Paper & Borders
Simades
Bay
NEW Clothing House
Sol. Rauh & Co
West Cormer
Northwest Corner Main & 4Th
Ania
Caleb Sadler
Crockery & Glass
Dubuque Fob
Pistols
SAUTE
Robbing & Kaltiabach
Kay Citr
A-Heese
Dubuque Brewery
EA Tra Lager Beer
Iau Rew
Pratrin Creek
Jefferson Table Mound
Tienshipe
Deviogtn
Pune
Tee
Ropiai
Ropie
Lor Ou
Rayer
Rade Cp
Ribl P.ptr
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Mirias
He Feo
Cotfon
Strickland 'S
Atrigkland
Strickland
BK NZ
Farley
Waygue County
Grivlanty
Alere Pot Uh
Wrens County
Parcela
GnakeiTad
Nsigh
Juve
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Lnchange
Averding Billaca
London
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Gravas
Combier
Dubuqee
Die 3Do
Thays
Meta
Moore
Atcas
Kuriun
Supe
Chapline & Burton
Meaker
Anil Kitchen Furettare
Secoml
Chapioe Murtn
the Want
Ehul
Amd
Rome
Chapline
Burton & Cy
Chapline Burton 8 CO
Rane
Alction
Lot
Jones
Jane
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Dueilng
Bch
Monml Mitches
Clay Strest
Kinson Figh
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Autisoners
Lane
Seagon
Puta
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