04 Apr 1862
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Newspaper
The Jeffersonian Democrat
Location
Chardon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1862
Page
2
Captain Gooch in a Missouri-like march recounts movements near Winchester and Strasburg, detailing fortifications, ground conditions, and engagements. The correspondent, George Wood, describes terrain, weather, and a bloody skirmish near a river, with artillery actions, rider losses, and a retreat followed by pursuit, concluding with a formal closing on March 22, 1802.
A Civil War era correspondence piece recounts Gen. Ulysses Grant advancing toward Pound Gap with eight hundred troops, burning rebel supplies and capturing documents. The diarist highlights rugged terrain, pine and evergreen scenery, and strategic marches, while noting improving health in camp and a local Confederate retreat. The letter also covers a separate meeting report on social and charitable efforts, including fundraising, speeches, and religious observances in Hambden, with civic leaders urging unity and support.
A fragmented 1862 Jeffersonian Democrat dispatch reports Civil War actions around March 27 to April 1. It details Union incursions near Washington and Pensacola style engagements,DuPont’s expedition on the James River, and attacks near Winchwater with Union casualties and prisoner counts. It notes naval operations, river patrols, and reports on rebel dispositions at Aquin Creek and Darian with troop movements and armor changes.
An undated dispatch details a Civil War battle where Brigadier General Nuthin Kinball commands Shields' Division. After a 2 hour and 40 minute contest the enemy withdrew with artillery and more than a hundred dead. The document lists numerous killed and wounded, including several named soldiers, followed by a late note about ship movements and loyalty concerns in Piura and Perquhi.
Ohio patent items from Cleveland and Willoughby list inventors such as Thompson and Searle, with references to firms Mosure Brainerd and Borridge and local publishers. The fragment mentions machines, clothing, telegraphy, and various names in a notice about patent announcements and public notices.
Union City was seized by a force from the 15th Wisconsin and supporting cavalry and artillery from Hickman. After a forced march they attacked at dawn and scattered the rebel force, taking prisoners and spoils. One man died in a tent explosion. Rebel strength was about 700 infantry and 600 to 700 cavalry.
Fragmented early 19th century style dispatch describes railroads and troop movements near Corinth and Memphis. Mentions Beauregard command, rail lines to Memphis and Charleston, and anticipated rebel force of about two hundred thousand. References Gulf and coastal railways, troop estimates, and strategic positions with uncertain place names.
The report notes regimental colors of the Heronth displayed in Zargoans's window amid attrition in the Area. A 28 rike ball lit by a still, two by mennistor shot, and a Buchs trophy from the battlefield toll shore the feo-waa Kotor appear cited. Rhodle, once city captain, was killed in Woat orn Va. Wingian was fires Capt and later Rhodle’s fate is referenced amid ongoing siege context.
Public notice announces the sale of the old Burton Academy building on Monday evening April 1 1462 to settle pecuniary matters among officers and committeemen. All invited.
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