Camp Life and Casualties Amid Ohio Regiment News
The report recalls a Wisconsin camp scene with soldiers returning from Ozaukee and an inventory of trophies from the rebel forces including hot guns knives and piano keys. It notes illnesses and the imminent departure for Memphis Cairo and possibly a New Year delivery of Vickshoro while naming many men and their antics in barracks. A death from typhoid and influenza strikes the camp and the bereaved families, plus a widow of a lieutenant, are mentioned as resignations or changes loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frirenp Rann
Ozaukee
Duteh
Toca
Madison
Savage
South
Cairo
Memphis
Sam
Vickshoro
Whitewater
Frank Smith
Frank Kinne
Sentenn
Winslow
Coward
Hitle Young Conroy
Calkins
Wilkinson
Bagepy
Usgr
Goodrich
Dann
Saright
Carver
Bennett
Lingerman
Smith
Dauncey
Kuhn
Mountford
Hades
St. Mary's Hospital
Milwaukee
Illinois
Hlodge
Whitaker
Co Jonel
Thirteenth Regiment Letters on Camps and Hospitals
Soldier correspondent George W. Steele reports from Columbus and the field. He notes sickness among the Thirteenth Regiment after three months in hospital and describes hospital care as adequate given war conditions. He mentions contraband laborers, government pay and rations, and the regiment's winter camps as they build huts and endure cold, snowy weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gof the Register
Duc. Ltd
Columbus
Coure
Geo. W. Steele
Naval Blockade Triumph in Civil War Report
The Secretary of the Navy notes four strong squadrons enforcing a vast blockade along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts for eighteen months. Evidence of effectiveness comes from official testimony and sharp declines in southern staple prices. The report gives manpower of about 28,000 on ships and 12,000 at yards, with 1862 expenditures near 42.6 million dollars and fiscal year estimates rising to over 68 million for 1864.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Gulf
Chesapeake
Rio Grande
Hina
Conwresa
Ascal
Department
Congress
Norfolk
Annapolis
Bss
Norrief
Prizas
Postmaster General's Report on Navy and Postal Finances
The Postmaster General reports a strong financial year for the department with revenue at 3,012,519.56 and expenditures at 11,125,464.13. He notes navy expansion since 1861, detailing vessels, armament, and the shift from earlier shortages to a large increase in ships and crews. He cites efficiency gains, reduced costs, postal stamp sales rising, and ongoing reforms to curb waste and improve administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postutiles
Union
STATA
Voice of Animals and the Shared Sounds of Families
The article notes a unity of voice across animal families from foxes and wolves to bears and big cats. It compares growls, roars, and calls among carnivores, horses, cattle, and birds, arguing a common tonal character despite size differences and species. It highlights parrots, ducks, crows, and songbirds, asserting a single throughline in their vocal expressions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wulf
Dex
Arctic
Andes
Doncey
Asia
Destruction of the Rebel Steamer General Husk
A U S Montgomery officer recounts chasing the rebel steamer General Husk from New York toward Havana. The Geo. Rusk, a former New Orleans visitor, fled Nassau, burned near the beach after boarding attempts, with cargo valued around $200,000. The steamer shelled and was set ablaze, sustaining a six time blockade roll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delta
United States
Montgomery
Mobile
General Husk
New York Navy Yard
Sptember
Bedloe Island
Havana
Hole In the Wall
Nassau
Crown
Geo. Rusk
New Orleans
Postal reform and efficiency push highlighted at conference
A discussion on postal improvements cites uniformity in postage, embossing stamps, limited money orders, and better registry. It stresses selecting postmasters by merit, vows to curb discriminatory rates, and notes savings from route reorganizations and longer but more economical mail lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dod
Imed Bation
AD Damas Peete
TuGaly Ohsu Bce
Overland Mail
Ara Whele
Polar bear and cub attack during pursuit ends in tragedy
In a perilous Arctic chase, a mother bear defends her cub as hunters close in. Despite efforts to separate, the bear is killed with a rifle shot and then the cub, still feral, is dispatched after clinging to its mother's body. The account details the desperate struggle and harsh measures used to end the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prem Dr. Kaye
Polar
Nada
Tolda
Shadcon
Hana
Hane
Mormonism and Double Love in Traveling Emigrants
A narrative describes Ludwig Ferve, Swedish heir, courting two veiled sisters amid a Mormon emigrant company traveling through Heaton toward Thuh. The sisters Mina and Ohe, orphans in his father’s home, are portrayed as beauties torn between love and social caste, with a future in Salt Lake City hinted amid moral peril and wistful longing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heaton
Thuh
Ludwig Ferve
Sweden
Dentham
Europe
Bob
Seren Dugition
Frank Noes
Rhine
Ludwig
Mina
Salt Lake
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The
Whitewater Register
Thea Srort
Asua Bloch
Fibot Street
Ith
Witkwater
Wisconnts
Waure
Bud
Eres
Bunial
Deonattetinn
Requetar Barnes
Weturor
Wiseandn
Oor
Tolaita
Tvhiaig
Salslel
Ralal Alsin
Sly
Msimess Directory
Loopard
Swweetlamdd& Stewart
Koop de Tan
Wilson Goethe
Crock Rias & Provessons
Ss. Murphy
Listrict
Walworth Co
Wotewatar
Wiaisiangeiy
Hation
Ion
Costent
Pri
Bera Wadate
Chystclans
John Delca Man
Mia
J. Spell Man
Connors
Susan BP
Tarbell
Latterler
Dad Lorleang
Tipis Foren
Wheeler
Shuest
Tank OF
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Wisco Pa Deira
CP Bonsteed
Vid Oras
Peer Cyst SC Tal Vane Pree
Mincellanious
Vichester, Dewole & CO
T. ¢. Danister
Vihates Shep
Nth Dragster
Wintewater
Wiscon
Edson Kellogg
Ds Attornecy
Wwe
S. Wumpry
Te Aera
Lae
Mae Peed
Gm Kxeney of
Washingtors
D. C
Sorel Anecnre
N.S. Murphy
Hale
DAY & O'Connor
Mebevie
Faitor
World
Diretads
Camarshag
Brenderoths
Cassaneres
Westing
Bpring
Siamoner Wer J
Theodore Wolffe
New York
Davis, Crafts & Wilson
Albany
Charce
Hans
R. McKeath
Gullok Ealvorsen
Wmercmane Taleo
North Side
Main Street
Wisconsin
Lepine
Gentiowen
Gqustom
Mary McBelvest
Armel
Thor
Mary Mebeatil
H. N. Greenman
D & G Trautmann
Boot and Shoe Store
Chenier Street
Soma Yeats
TR Lutmann
Scunsin
Whaternte and Rete
East Water Street
Mipwacker
Porn
Dred
Cornele
Teery & Eaver
Erman
Sleurneh Sepel
Arsiaid
Rocalist
Guuincist
Anton Knecht
Railroad Street
Wasurcugg
L. K
Hopkins
Joseph Spencer
Jove Point
Clinton
Ind
Spencer
Thireenth Regiment
Secretary of the Navy
Tea
NAVY
Steimere
Postmaster-General
Tenes
Dsl
Offieca
I Yale
Sue Ayer
Ubu
U.S
United State
Department of State
Canea
Cecacse
Sineerarenesanese
Asrasise
Odom War Department
Saease
Voice of Animals
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