War letters from the Arkansas Post editor describe Vicksburg siege and naval actions
A brother writes of the battle at Vicksburg, the attack down the river, and the surrender after three hours of fighting. He notes casualties, captured cannon, arms, and mules, and details the march to the Arkansas and White Rivers. The letter praises gunboat construction in St. Louis and highlights Maramac Iron Works.
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Roll
Franklin
Rotla
Rola
Rolla
St. Donia
T.mckissock
Arkansas Post
Vicksburg
Erietmy
Mississippi Guil
White
Hat River
Arkansas
Steele
Smith
Sherita Sthelett
L McClern
Killa
Railroad Committee Visits St Louis to Inspect State Railroads
The Railroad Committee of the Legislature traveled to St Louis last week to begin examining the condition of one of the state's railroads. President Geo R Taylor of the Pis Re. has received a call from the committee. Lawmakers hope a wise liberal policy will support these interests and the officers responsible. Their labors and responsibilities are noted, with reports expected to follow.
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St. Louis
Navy Yard
Carondalet
Fort Sumpter
Maramac Iron Works
Win
Jamies
Vandv
St Louis
Geo. R. Taylor
Pis Re
Evardudus
Entertaining the Legislative Railroad Committee at Congressman-elect Blow's home
A description notes the Legislative Railroad Committee was entertained sumptuously at the elegant residence of Hon. I. T. Blow, the congressman-elect, indicating a high level of hospitality and political engagement.
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Legislative Railroad Committee
I. T. ‘Blow
Congress
Dr Jen Post Visits Vienna Resident Returns Home
Dr Jen Post of Vienna Missouri was in town last Thursday looking well and hearty. Locals say he is a gentleman all over and they were glad to see him.
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Dr. Jen. Post
Vienna
Sioux and Pawnee Native Hostilities Escalate At Plum Creek
A Sioux raid on Pawnee lands killed Chief Spotted Horse and stole stock. In reprisal the Pawnee captured a Sioux, tied him to a stake at Plum Creek and burned him as onlookers watched. The incident shows the deep, unyielding animosity between the tribes.
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Pawnee
Denver
Plum Creek
Hamilton
Charleston Blockade and Donelson Dispatches Amid Civil War News
Telegraph from Fort Monroe reports Charleston thoroughly blockaded by rebel forces as of the 31st. Federal ironclads inside the wooden fleet guarded by ships. Donelson dispatch notes a long battle date with 200 rebels killed and 500 wounded, 12 Federals killed and 44 wounded or missing, with rebels retreating southward. Also details a 22 ton 14 ft 10 in English cannon nearing completion at Elswick, with heavy bore and thick breech.
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Cairo
Wasuixcron
Fort Monr
Dix
Charleston
Foxx Donelson
Carro
Fort’ Donelson
Southie’ Ward
Price and Missouri Rebels Toll from War Reach Low
The Salem Alabama Sentinel notes that among about ten thousand Missouri followers of Sterling Price only about two thousand remain alive. Most casualties occurred in battles while many died of disease in camp. The piece lists figures and mentions individuals from Ohio and Illinois, citing a father of thirty one and a two year old, with no further details.
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Price
Salem
Svehny
Jesse Haiter
Coricord
Ebonabheene
Champaign
Ohio
Sorin
AES Rp
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