Elocution Prof Belding Lectures At Court House
Prof Belding renders engaging elocution lessons for children in Marion with emphasis on vocal culture and reading, citing practical teaching methods. A December 80 1869 note invites parents and public speakers to attend next Saturday evening January 8th at the Court House.
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Terrific Battle Described by 20th Iowa at Prairie Grove
Captain N. M. Murdard of Company F, 20th Iowa Infantry, recounts the December 1862 battle near Prairie Grove Arkansas. He praises General Herron and General Blunt for routing a large Confederate force, details the V shaped terrain, battery placements, and heavy casualties, and commends officers including Colonel J. B. Leake and Major Thompson while noting exhausted marching and missing sleep after a four day march. He estimates Union losses at about 260 to 300 killed and wounded with rebel losses higher, and reports a tired but victorious Missouri and Iowa force sleeping on the field after the night fight.
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Battle Report of Company Two at Tyings December 1862
Captain NM Huspano of the 20th Town Volunteers reports Company Two with 43 men engaging in the Tyings battle. Wounded: Parker Eliott Reynolds Tevin. Lieut Crosby, Orderly Jordan and Sergt Jenks praised for bravery. Company two skirmished then rejoined the regiment amid heavy fire and retreat.
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Battle of the South West Prairie Ends With Rebel Retreat
From Pranie Grove Arkansas on December 8 1802 Dean Brorukk recounts a brutal Civil War battle at a hill east of Pratt and a North prairie assault. His company charged under heavy fire, fighting in open fields and woods, with intense casualties before a delayed retreat at night.
Iowa Captain Grulows Tweanxray Soldiers Advance to Mississippi
December 17, 1862 dispatch from Seena Arkansas reports Brig. Gen. Steele will transfer the first division to the Army of the Mississippi River. General Gorman recently took command of the district as the army reorganizes. Units include Hovey’s brigade Osterhaus division, Bhaverstadt's, Williamson’s, and Iowa regiments. Leaders mention Vandever, Cuyke, and German troops amid expectant movements toward Wicksburg and related expedition.
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Rebel Forces Engage at Night. Union Losses and Bold Advance
Water Coxwern reports a Civil War battle where rebels retreated at night after a costly fight. Major Thompson wounded in the thigh. Company F had four wounded. Union forces about seven thousand. Confederates about twenty six thousand with favorable terrain. Union casualties around seven hundred. rebel losses higher. Batteries fired with heavy effect. scenes of dead rebels gathered on ground half an acre in size. Union dead and wounded cried out through the night. rebels stripped fallen soldiers. Coxwern notes possible rebel retreat toward Fort Smith and expresses exhaustion and limited sleep awaiting sutler re supply.
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The Edinburgh Grumbler Sandy Black Causes Dinner Drama
In Edinburgh a well known grumbler named Sandy Black complains at dinner after a meal of chicken and roasts. His wife and a friend observe his fits of spleen as he berates the kitchen and asserts control over gifts and meals. The scene ends with laughter and a dramatic exit.
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