25 Dec 1861
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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1861
Page
1
In Cuannestos Virginia on December 7, 1851 a speaker describes a sacred chamber within the soul lit by a strange night where beauty, innocence, and truth reside. The narrator seeks comfort through sincere worship regardless of worldly judgment, in a temple that remains true.
A letter from Camp near Sedalia describes the 27th Ohio Regiment, Fremont tents, and improved clothing while news of Missouri secessionists and Price’s forces spreads. Details include scout actions, capture attempts by secesh, and a note on scarce reading material among troops.
The Clermont Courier reports General Cox's brigade at Gauley Bridge as Confederate defenses fall back after a key Kanawha River campaign. Union artillery and a masked battery surprise the enemy, with rifle cannon decimating Rebel positions. Floyd's routed center and wings retreat, leaving Union forces to winter along the Kanawha.
From the 59th Regiment in Clermont Kentucky dated December 11 1861 the letter describes marching from Louisville to Cotumbia Lebanon and 40 miles by turnpike over two and a half days with heavy knapsacks. It notes ongoing alarm over Zollicoffer Breckinridge forces and a posture of readiness with about 5000 troops 2000 cavalry and 8000 infantry plus two small artillery pieces. The piece emphasizes discipline drills and the transformation of peaceful youths into soldiers ready to defend their cause.
An officer letter from Company H, 59th Reg., C. V. Mf. expresses unity and resolve. Soldiers describe leaving home, marching south toward Dixie, and carving through rebel ranks if needed. They vow to keep their loved ones’ honor and freedom bright as they pursue the common fate. Clermont friends are thanked for news.
Geortetown Missouri December 2 1861 residents commend Captain Feeney and Company K of the 27th Ohio Volunteers for upright conduct restoring order in town during their encampment. locals urge others under similar circumstances to follow their example.
An 1861 advert announces a $500 reward for the return of a enslaved man named Suddern geonmen who fled from Jul an Rhett of Beaufort South Carolina. The notice describes the enslaved man and owner, offering $400 alive and $500 dead if recovered, and notes a fear of pursuit toward Jersey and a supposed disguise to pass as free black.
Fragmented text mentions rebels from Alabama and Georgia cavalry pursuing, with Carolina and Dutch left behind. Includes garbled lines about Germans manning guns and notes about wealth creating wants. Overall reads as puzzle-like archival artifact with few clear facts.
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