01 Sep 1863
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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1863
Page
1
An unnamed narrator treks across a sunlit prairie with a crippled horse and a heavy rifle as a wildfire advances. A herd of buffalo spooks him, but horsemen in copper-colored garb rescue him, severing the lariat and guiding him to safety atop a rocky crest.
A farmer shares a fly relief method using one third kerosene oil and two thirds hard oil applied to legs of horses and cattle with a brush or by hand. He notes calmer horses, less fatigue, better appetite, and increased milk after rest. Recommends canvas or bagging covers for cows during fly season, a common practice in southern Europe.
A Georgia merchant from Darien discusses with Roeherter editor revealing belief that Southern independence is ending. He argues Northern forces will overwhelm the Confederacy, citing North’s strength, industry, trade and population gains as proof of rising resilience. He notes misleading southern leaders.
A habeas corpus writ targeted Brig. Gen. Canby who refused to acknowledge the order and an attachment for contempt was issued against him. The piece also reports the confirmed death of Little Crow, Minnesota Indian massacre leader, with details from St Paul and Devil's Lake. It includes Tennessee electoral law text, defining districts and procedures for congressional elections and officials to oversee voting.
A mix of political provisions for electors, presidential proclamations, and war era notes dominates. The piece mentions oath taking to support the United States, election administration steps, and a curious tale of a substitute draft dodger who ultimately sends a replacement to fight. Also included are Beecher’s Paris reflections on Sabbath and a Connecticut peculiar will discovery.
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