Union County Convention Seeks Delegates For State Ticket
In Norwalk on May 18, Union County pre electors in favor of preserving the Union and government suppression of rebellion are called to assemble at the courthouse on Saturday to elect six delegates to the state convention. The notice lists PF Wickham, John Miller, Alr Hillyer, Wal Bacon, and others as county central committee members. A lengthy political writeup follows, condemning Copperheads and praising Union efforts and Revolutionary forefathers. It includes a private letter from Lt. E. G. Cate describing the Battle of the Chancellorsville period with troop dispositions and casualties.
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Union County
Uran
Leympithiers
Cotabu
Ding
Dune
Novandike
Thorvlock A. Mf
Maron
Wickham
John Miller
Alr
Hillyer
Wal Bacon
Edavards
County Central Committee
Norwalk
Vallandigham
Robinson
Kansas
Rappshannock
Arebel
Hooker
S. Williams
Dayton
Union
Mpire
Laywlessneas
Deff
Davis
Dennis
Barron
Metropolitan Hotel
New York
Broadway
Dunkin Weise
Fifteenth Street
N. Y
Jehosaphas
Captain i
Pluto
Au Revoir
Hdmond Barron
Charleston Harbor Rumors From a Rebel Account
From the Charleston neighborhood the writer notes rumors of a late engagement between monsters and the forts guarding Charleston harbor. A rebel paper claims ironclads nearly demolished, while reports mention wounded in Sumter and bricks from a Monitor shot. The report reflects civilian perceptions of naval bombardment and battlefield lore.
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South Carolina
Potty
Charleston
Charleston Harbor
Sumter
Mercury
Battle Description and Camp Life on Connecticut Farm
An eyewitness account details division forces under General McLean in a brutal rear attack by 30,000 rebels surrounding a 4,000-strong brigade. It covers officer losses, mounted troopers wounded, and the rapid retreat after heavy fire, plus a later note on Charleston blockade prices and Fort Sumter sighting. The writer also critiques a Norwalk political rally and laments Union loyalty.
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Ohio
Oho
Connecticut
Brooks Station
Husen
Daim
Hooker Noe
Gen. McLean
Col. Lee
Lugude
Division
Yd Brigade
Namical Hatch
Vaus
Gen
Mehoan
Va Gudw
McLean
Col. Richardson
25Th Ohlo
Cheoting von Gilst
Ais
Lea
Hichardson
Williams
2Ath
Hue
Stevens
Bath
Nortisoner
Reilly
75Th Ohio
Col. Noble
Comctent
Walter
Meyer
107Th Ohio
McLvan
McQuhae
May
Relf
Cap. Powers
Genel
Capt
Weber
Aid de Camp
Mansel
General Hooker Army Triumph Reported and Dayton Riots
A Confederate victory account praises Maj. Gen. Hooker and the Army of the Potomac for renewed strength after crossing the Rappahannock and inflicting heavy losses on the enemy. A Dayton mob attacks the Journal Union printing office, arrests leaders, and suppresses anti-government voices amid calls for unity and treason crackdown.
Naval attack on Grand Gulf reported by Porter
The May dispatches describe Union forces under Gen Grant attacking Grand Gulf. After five and a half hours they silenced the lower batteries but could not silence the upper. transports passed under fire and troops landed two miles below Grand Gulf. Casualties for the ships Lafayette Tuscumbia and Pittsburg totaled 24 killed and 56 wounded. The operation aimed to move toward Vicksburg with the army to follow.
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Grand Gulf
Winsumatox
Secretary of the Navy
Fhac Sinv
Grant
Lafayette
Port Gibson Forts Hold Vicksburg Gate After Heavy Fight
General Grant reports hard battles at Port Gibson with 11,000 enemy routed near four miles south of the town. He notes four field pieces captured, heavy fortifications at Grand Gulf, and the enemy's retreat toward Vicksburg. Porter confirms heavy bombardment and forts described as among the finest works seen.
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Beford
Col. Wade
Vicksburg
Grand Gulf
Mississippi
Sam
Tam
David D. Porter
Port Gibson
Grant
Wasmixerox
Mears
Dlalleck
Boulingsburg
U.S. Gnaxr
Crowd overwhelms Patti as palace scene ends in alarm
Crowds surged through a Viennese palace to see Mlle Patti with the Countess Serrart Righy overseeing from a balcony. Patti was admitted only after a swift, calm intervention. the crowd stormed doors and stairs but retreated when the Princess de Palffy appeared. Patti could not sing that evening.
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Ghureh Milo Patti
Ghosen
Abe
Indy
Serrart Righy
Mlle
Patti
Avas
de ‘Palffy
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