Vicksburg Canal Plan Drawn From River Bend
A Civil War era description outlines a proposed canal at Vicksburg. It notes a sharp bend above town, a path running east for about five miles, another bend, and an inland town protection by a north bank. Gen Butler reportedly uses contraband labor to dig a canal that would shift the river’s course, shortening travel distance and isolating Vicksburg from the river.
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Gaborass Pere
Toromia Brown
A. Boutos
Iy -Wellingt
Rcre
T. Phelps
Byron Smith
Geo
W . Wyatt
Sauer
Vicksburg
Vickeburg
Wickeburg
Butler
Vitor
Mebielina
Hardin’s
Tonn Richmond
Stonewall Jackson
Ciro
Vicksurg
Porter
Rabala
Eig Tin
Farragut
Gan
Mississippi
New Orleans
Memphis
Helena
Arkaotas
Conaidyrapion
Ben Bare
Lissie Sippi
Great Cavalry Fight Near Vicksburg
Describes Confederate siege and Union resistance around Vicksburg with detail on cavalry actions from Bonneville, involving the 34 Michigan and 2d Iowa, heavy losses, and a sortie lasting hours. Reports Farragut silencing batteries before Vicksburg, fleet passage beyond the city, and mentions rail line guards from Columbus to Corinth. Citations to Corinth, Nemphia, and St. Louis portends ongoing operations along the Mississippi.
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Cairo
Vickaburg
Mississippi
Vicketuieg
Corinth
Bonneville
Theas
Cebs
Bagoeville
Nhs
Pholinthe Vandesiat
Columts
Nemphia
Vicksburg
McGannigle
Stanmer St. Louis
Yeaterday
U.S
Tam Lancaster
Bavis’ Flevk
Vickaburg- 14
Fauragut
Vieburg
Varrouet
Eteamar van Dorn
van Dorn
Yazoo River
Arkansas
Taxation and its hidden blessings in wartime policy
The article argues taxation is not an unmixed evil and cites indirect taxes as beneficial for industry. It praises achievements in self reliance, notes whiskey licensing spurring reforms, and discusses how tax policy aims to aid trade, reduce crime, and fund essential services while acknowledging rhetoric from Europe. It references events, courts, and political figures, and reflects on civic duties and national unity.
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Iwalf
Advan
Hirde Et Gailécéra
Europe
Hondr
France
Austria
Washington
Aoany
Mjeery
Prasueckuionia
Saison
Efiuets
Hare
Walley
Peter Rr
Torigooua
Berish
Battle reports and furlough orders from Civil War era
A garbled field dispatch describes a Union victory with heavy rebel losses and prisoners. Observations include Gen McClellan’s cautious reports, gunboats responses, and troop movements near Chickahominy and James River. Washington revokes furloughs for returning prisoners and assigns them to camps near Annapolis and Columbus for parole compliance.
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Tookar
Peninsula
Massachusetts
Tusaday
Heire
Ollan
Harrison
Vic
Cran
Pateteron
MccCilellan
Patty&ton
Maclellan
McClallan
Chickahominy
McGlellan
James River
McClellan
Washington
New England
Middle States
Aneapolis
Maryland
Virginia
Pennsylvania
Kentucky
Ohio
Aichiganl
Chases
Columbus
Illinois
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
Miasoati
Jefferson Barracks
Mary
Hibernian Arrives From Liverpool Amid US Mexican War Talk
Cape Race July 5 reports the sternship Hibernian from Liverpool passed here this morning. The report mentions Napoléon aiming to send troops to Mexico and Admiral Gravière preparing a concentrated French fleet in American waters. London and Paris papers debate actions in American affairs and war carnage, urging peace and caution.
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Cape Race
N. J
Hibernian
Liverpool
England
France
London Ziinea
America
Universal Echo
Gold Scramble Across Pacific Northwest Mines
From California and San Francisco news dated June 27 from British Columbia and Oregon report gold finds and large sums. Cariboo and Salmon River mines show activity though reports vary. Thousands of explorers traverse far reaching regions while arrivals in Portland and Victoria confirm ongoing gold rush pressures.
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San Francisco
Pacific
British Columbia
Oregon
Cariboo
Salmon River
Portland
Victoria
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Davia
Midhet
Jose
Lalla Ayay
Warragut
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Suipee
Panard
Robele
Michigan Pémale College
Alice Barry
Adrian
Kerry
Mrpile
Niagara Walls
Board of State Auditors
Board of State
Henry Barman
James Carhart
Oakland
Orofoot
Wisner
American Baptist Missionary
Jane Daniels
Almira Eisenford
Wayne
Longyear
Wm.Gray
Edgar L. Gray
James Bridaley
Newaygo
Standish
Daniel Curry
C. A. Lull
Saginaw
Sutherland & Miller
Moore & Gaylord
Weary Woodruff
Andrew J. Phillips
Win
L. Webber
Johm Larkin
Als
Saginaw County
Sweet, Sutherland & Miller
S.J. Blizs
A. Paine
Dillinghaw
Sutherland and Miller
Robert A. Mason
Gko
W. Lee
Clinton
A. M
Campbell
Q. J. Robinson
State Reform School
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Giles Diatant
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Aroostook
Leon
Thorn
Qrhen McCall
Hospitala
New York
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Gap
Reynolda
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Liter From
California
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Ronyblisans
Boston
Gov. Andrew
War Department
Thergobernor
Maasachusetta
Mens
Hyde & Joy
Marshall
Eman
Ty Buttle
N.S. Merriam
Oscar M. Uarriet
Clivet College
Susan Lyon
Eckford
Suidswater
Jane
Bila Grinwold
Himan IV
Guerevin
M. G. Greeley
Binnert
Jone
Charley” W
Abraw GC
Mary Jane Riohantsen
Ol Point Comfort
S.A. Judd
Nila Hfe
de Robatehorper
Michigan
Calhoun
Galbovin
Holden
Maralall
Levant
Marti D. Strong
Bollington
Itera
Dufe Yehiind
Sally Eagle
Sul Gainet
Marechal
Sali
Caltiotin
Maictin DL Strong
Ust
COOK
Iswadai
Detroit
A. H. Cook
M. Gill
Urey Teaders
Marahal
Maly Street
Martha's Bulding
Slory
Front Roma
Warty Oppordiy
Arly & Cove
Mok - Medeney
Leet Moxher
USA
Fredonia
RH. Wilson
HU Ae
Hpelunive
Cash’ Store
Ace, Skinner
Art
Ie B. Skinner
Battle Creek
Seill
Mozambiques
Ts Completa
Ant Wens Price Halsey
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