02 Mar 1865
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Newspaper
Pomeroy Weekly Telegraph
Location
Pomeroy, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1865
Page
1
A long 19th century style account covers trials of laying the Atlantic telegraph cable, including cable construction details, materials, and factory processes. It also reports Charleston evacuation by Union forces, shelling, fires, and Gen Gilmore's operations, with arrival of Dahlgren and brief casualty notes.
An American missionary in Rain describes a discovery near Mount Horeb where pure water streams from a rock formation. The account details the spring’s course along the terrain, the rock’s dimensions, and the surrounding cliff and tank shape. It notes observations about the water flow, depth, and the rock’s alignment with the mountain.
A damaged 1860s era confession describes Caspr Sroxens from Wastiscrox near 1. C. recruiting twenty three men in Meigs County Ohio for the Union during 1864. He alleges township trustees wanted bounties misused and claims disputes over payments and credit for recruits to various counties and units. The account mentions Camp Chase and accusations of pocketing funds and a disputed record of service.
Report details historical estimates of daily fish catches in Lake Erie from 1860 to 1865, noting rising per day figures at Sandusky grounds and seasonal fluctuations. Mentions winter and spring patterns and speculation on overall abundance despite increased effort.
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