Washington and War News From July Seaboard Dispatches
Washington reports indicate duties proposed for teas coffee and sugar with no iron or steel tax cuts likely and an anticipated income tax. Navy orders pursue seized privateers from Jeff Davis and Sumter. Butler clashes with Fort officers awaiting War Department response. Mexican leaders Ocampo and Degollado die. Barry’s Battery sails to Washington. Flora Temple Ethan Allen and Mate race results favor Allen and Mate. Official war dispatches recount Garnett defeated killed and demoralized in Western Virginia with heavy Union losses and large prisoner counts. Seccession’s downfall in that region is asserted.
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Printing Press and Early American News Names
A long reminiscence traces the printing press from Caxton to Boston and Philadelphia, noting early newspapers and printers, then shifts to a 1861 Fourth of July celebration in Youngsville with cannon salutes, a parade by the Youngsville Guards, speeches by J D James, a Declaration reading, and fireworks.
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Boston
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Foreman’s
Marshal Davis
Samuel Hull
Youngsville Glee Club
W H. Shortt
Glee Club
J. D. James Esq
Sigzins House
Fourth at Tidouite Celebrations in 1861 Mill's House
A July 4 1861 description from Warren County recalls a large gathering at Maj. Mills home in lower Tidoute with farmers, families, and guests. Attendees organized a meeting, heard speeches by J. W. Jenkins D. C. Salbury and others, sang national songs, and shared a substantial dinner. Toasts honored Washington Scott commerce and local leaders. A nighttime dance followed with Allens Band in Allegany County.
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United States
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Sugar Grove July 15 Patriot celebration review
Crowds gathered at Sugar Grove for a 12 noon program with Maj. Titus reviewing a local militia led by Capt. Anderson. Rev. Robert Taylor delivered an oration urging unity, liberty, and strong patriotism while the Columbus band provided music and attendees enjoyed a veteran hospitality tent.
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Cost of Oxford degree and a crooked nose line
The item notes that graduation at Oxford College costs about 5000 dollars. It also comments that a crooked nose is a misfortune for a man, implying ongoing trouble for its owner. The line uses a wry, aphoristic tone characteristic of the period.
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Another Battle in Virginia and Reports from Wartime
The dispatches from July 15 1861 describe Gen Garrett of the Rebels killed at Lance Hill as Union forces rout his men in Virginia. Captured munitions and valuables were taken, Rebel losses reported, while Union casualties were four killed and some wounded. Additional items note mail policy shifts, congressional debates on blockade enforcement, and looming troop mobilizations across Fairfax and surrounding counties.
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Victory at Rich Mountain Despatch From Front Lines
Washington July 12 General Mccean reports from Rich Mountain Virginia that Union forces captured the enemy works and guns along with wagons tents and many prisoners while suffering about 20 killed and 50 wounded. Rosencrans column delayed the main enemy and Beverly is within reach the operation described as complete and bloodless. Col Rosencranz and Col Pegram are noted in the advance.
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Magnificent comet surprises observers at Cambridge Observatory
Professor Bond reports a newly visible comet not matching predicted returns from 1253 or 1556. The train spans 106 degrees from Ursa Major head to beyond Alpen Gohi uchi. A long narrow tail extends toward the nucleus with diffused light sweeping to the stars, intersected by faint rays. The nucleus area resembles the 1858 comet through the telescope.
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Ex Gover Stevens Arrives to Offer Military Service
Ex Governor Stevens of Washington Territory arrived this morning to offer his services to the Government in a military capacity. He was formerly in the U.S. Army. Richmond and Charleston report Jeff Davis ordered Col Bowman and another prisoner into custody and warned retaliation if harm comes to the pirates of the Savannah.
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Presbytery approves commissioners votes on spring resolutions
The Presbytery of Erie endorses the General Assembly members for their diligence and voting on the spring resolutions addressing treasonable efforts to destruction of the government. It urges faithful support of the United States in the current conflict and cites Revolutionary-era ideals. Extract from Meadville minutes, June 20 1861, signed by S. J. M. Eaton.
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Sheriff James Graham Battles Two Blue Racer Snakes
Sheriff James Graham chased and killed two large blue racer snakes along a marsh near the Northern bayou. He circled and cornered them, the larger coiling around his legs and the other leaping to seize his arm. With a sheathknife he severed the coils, taking the heads as trophies. snakes measured seven feet four and five feet eight inches. Report from Joseph's (Mich) Trav.
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British blockade cases reported to Lord Lyons
The British consul at Richmond presented official documents to Lord Lyons detailing recent breaches of the blockade by individuals with government permission. Lyons has asked the government for an explanation as questions of importance arise. British agents at southern ports remain vigilant for reopening routes and plan to oppose any opportunity.
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