Mortar boats tested on Mississippi river voyage
The Fremont Journal reports experiments on mortar boats No. 35 and the Mound City group under Captain Constable and others. Shells of 11, 20 and 23 pounds of powder were fired from near Fort Holt on the Mississippi, showing higher arcs and strong concussions, with boats recoiling several feet and hulls damaged, confirming range and impact while noting design and weight details.
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Carmo
St Lovie
Conoral
Constable
Kilty
Mound City
En Dove
Louisville
Tom Point
Fort Holt
Kenier
God of Rodman
Nat Peon
Columbus
Stable
Mississippi
Paulding
St. Louis
Steller
Ocean war ships and political moves from 19th century posts
Details on a new design boat declared to be a powerful weapon, plus commentary on Pacific island policy and a broad report from Washington. The piece discusses English ambitions in the South Pacific, Seward and Lincoln’s war leadership, and reactions to Fort Henry victories with implications for taxation and governance.
Fremont Vindicated Gen in War Committee Session
Debates over Gen. Fremont’s conduct of the Western Department and his testimony before the Joint Special Committee on the Conduct of the War are summarized. Reports note secrecy and press silence around the hearings while hinting at ongoing scrutiny of Treasury funds and related actions.
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N.Y. Brecing
Warmxorox
Feb. C
Fort Henry
Lincoln
England
France
Gen. McClellan
United States
Stanton
Abraham Lincoln
McClellan
Gen. Fremont
Joint Special Committee
Department of the West
Hunter
Frank Bink
Eamp
Prisoner of War Dr George Ores recounts life near Richmond
An ex prisoner of war details harsh conditions and thirst during confinement near Richmond. He recalls a bread loaf and a ham, thick water, violent illness, and a severe cough. He describes encounters with four visitors seeking a prayer attributed to a Confederate leader and notes fearsome battle memories at Bull Run. He claims Confederate troops boasted of loyalists and slave soldiers, and condemns northern and southern combatants.
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George Ores
Richmond
Bul Rain
Southern Confederacy
Bull Run
Almanache de Gothe 1802 Army and Navy Stats
The Almanach lists global military strength with figures for France Austria Russia Prussia and the United States. It cites land forces and naval vessels, including war footing manpower, horses, gun counts, and marine troops, noting large armed forces and a projected future U.S. armament expansion.
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Almanache de Gothe
Incoln
Mage
Fraxeu
Enxotasp
Aussia
Averpis
Navy
Nussta
Tracy
United States
Rather too Young in a Cleveland Village Home
A Cleveland Herald item recounts a lake shore town tale where a prosperous couple sought a "young girl" to assist at home. An ad provoking a mysterious knock at the door ends with a baby carrier delivering a note from the advertiser and a hopeful note on age. The episode raises questions of propriety and mischief in a small community.
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Cleveland Herald
Lake Shore
Tom
Erdale
Tyre
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Fremont Journal
Sandwich Islands
John A. Parker
Nahingion
Wii
Aro
Lowna
Europe
Malta
Russell and Palmerstone
Seward
Department of Foreign Affairs
South Pacific
South America
Asia
Mexico
Tees
Srecheean Siren
Rwen
Colemhanthy
Curtis & Ripley
Fremont, Ohio
Albany
Coppar
RON and Steel
Ted Tates
Tracom Chain
Steelyarda
Serros & i
cPaueriitp
Igi
WM. B. Hurd
Dr. Win
Be Hard
Hardie
Tribune Buildings
Spruce Street
New York
Ralvayeeay
Sinatiy « Dai Fibre Et D
Darmas
D. WM. B. Hurd S
da. Wu. B. Honn
Ur. Murd
Brooklyn
B.D
Spence Street
Crewe, Mack & Co
J. & J. Caddingtons
Barnes
D. WM. B. Hurd’s
Hermes
Mata
Ryle
Howes
Dr. Ward
Fourth Street
No. 1
Canwell, Mack & Co
Fifth Avenue Hotel
IRI Grantons
Broadway
al Draggiste
Wim
B. Hurd
Colda
Hurd
Dental Omee
Crooklyn
Tribune Buildrea
Fifth Avenue
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Harnea
iSafar Beads Druggiate
J. W. Stevenson
Seorataries
Hureaus
Peat Ana
Roche
Towlm
EF. A. Barnard
B. P. Mong & Co
Tyler Clock
Ares
R.A. Barnard
Promos
Benat Dat
Siesaeet
Naples
Italy
A.sguldonrse
Siara
Moores Block
A. Gusdorf
Fremont
Hoebaodman
Ain
Agany
P Sandusky
Tam
Seta
St Brocha
Bilk
Raw
Biata
Walt
Eall Grocerties
Moore's Block
Premont
New Stove Store
Or Charles Thompson
Chas. Thompson
Wiles Fremont
Wiedlay
Piedlay
Arcadia
Fontorta
Indiana Railroad
Fe Rep
Jaseron
St Frement
Eweeene Rod Eee
Fremoot Errivel
Uae
Cma
L. Q. Rawbok
HIO College OF Trade
Summit
Marcia
Ayer
Torly
Lheer
Elitior Clighrae- Phin
St. Zentr
de Avene Fineia
Lieroport Serra
Hemes
Kilard Mood
New York City
Howe
Dillon
G Green
Chicago
Aid
J. Vel Winnaw
EO Suovl
Mmunskes
Teenlev
Saranaly
Dr. J.C. Ayers& CO
Lowell
Mass
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