Adventure of the Fire Zouaves and the ammunition heist
A soldier of the Fire Zouaves invites a companion on a covert raid to seize several thousand musket cartridges hidden in a secessionist house. They fetch a horse and wagon, creep through darkness, winch ammunition from a ground floor room to the roof, and load it into a well before a fierce rooftop pursuit ends with a desperate escape back to camp.
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New York
Potomac
Erch
Cpy
Africa
Grasen
Aevers
Holt
Emos Diz
Russell's Retreat from Bull Run in Knockerbocker Sketch
A Knickerbocker excerpt recounts a September scene near Centreville during the Bull Run retreat. British observer Mr. Russell and publisher P. Putnam witness Union troops advancing, chaotic horsemen fleeing, and a stern Confederate style cavalry intervention as civilians seek a pass. The account notes tension between civilians and a commanding colonel who halts stampeding riders and directs a pass to the observer.
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Russell
London
P. Putnam
New York
Centerville
Bir. Russell
Vienna
Raxson
Borm
Washington
How the Prisoners are Treated at Fort Lafayette
A Philadelphia Inquirer correspondent describes Fort Lafayette prisoners, noting financial agent Serriil contentedly playing chess, Pierce Butler reading, and a Baltimore official perusing Job's Book. Guards enforce Gen. Scott’s injunction to treat inmates kindly yet keep them secure, with letters and conversation monitored.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Serriil
Jeff. Davly
Pierce Butler
Dr. Johnson
Baltimore Police
Corre-Pondence
Burke
Gen. Scott
McClellan Gains Popularity With Troops
Correspondence notes Gen. McClellan growing endorsement among soldiers as he surveys their conditions and grievances. Reports indicate strong troop support and eagerness to restore their reputation through confident leadership. The ninth and tenth regiments are to encamp at Milwaukee.
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New York Post
McClellan
Milwaukee
The Island of Trindad Described From North Entry to Gulf of Paria
The narrative surveys Trinidad from the north approach through a 4 foot high ridge to the Gulf of Paria. It notes the Buengrande passage, storm easing after entry, and a calm gulf landscape with Venezuela’s hills in view. Geological evidence links Trinidad to the South American continent via a recent earthquake era.
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Trindad
Jeland Tock
Pariau Cepe
Pena
Seylias
Charybdee
Gulf
Orinuea
Calns
Vriandad
Watera
Venezuela
Gulf of Paria
Trinidad
Cumana
Antilles
Cuba
St. Domingo
Napoleon and the Army’s Food and Clothing Scandal
A historical protest condemns misrule in supply lines during a Crimea era crisis. It denounces contractors who swindled military rations and clothing, calls for harsh public punishment and hangings, and urges state action to ensure honest fulfillment of contracts and decent meals for soldiers.
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Napoleon
Jana
Legion of Wonor
Alma House
Patriotism of Adopted Citizens in the Civil War Era
The piece praises adopted citizens for their patriotism and large role in volunteer forces, noting their refuge from oppression and commitment to the Union. It recounts anecdotes about chaplains and preachers, a bans of conviviality and a story of Mrs. Henningsen, while mentioning a new cheap telegraph being laid in England.
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Frankfort
ArnMy Cuarnatys
Allowether
Yankee Sullivan
Goodwin
Sullivan
England
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Beers Finlay
First Street
Bank of Whitewater & Abscription
Erie
Tom Mack
Bungeens
Ari Agiuional
I. L. Rans
Wintewater
Walworth Co
Wis. L
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Hedf
Usiness Directory
Ra L. Ae Tanner
Tay
Comte Onwealth
Whania
Ehatee Ie
Denter
Rte Crockery
Loran
Bain Inery
Murphy
Croset
Murphy & Crobby
Owill
Whitewater
Wis
Jersey
Putney
Neynolds
M. B
NP Jurist
Miaconaen
Congar & Day, Agend Reat Dedlerd
Cecal Baer
Prives Ste Nod Contrak Bioek
Mane Hl
Ney Ford Tanner
Waatl’ Exchange Bank
Wivleceter
Weyeauia
Condoon Ut Paints
Scoville
Wheeler
M.D
Wenrst
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Amd Soldat
SB Ray
Schal View Pros
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Wealtourts
Hinds
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Hingham
Toitens Maut Law
Eral
Syweetland & Stewart
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Nsw
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Ttt
Mann Lone
Wind
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le Witewater Gand
T.C. Weeks
Che
Ilewater
Wisconsin
Charles Horning
Tun Sumubury
S C. Halt &Co
Whaeensin
FY Horing
HS. Mlein
Surglon
M. Reed
Main St
Reed
Sathan
Faroese
J. Haubert
VOU
Post Office News Room
BE. H. Norton
James Heth
E. H. Norton
Printing Office
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Macheon
Miwnabkee
Treludding
Bowes
Power Job Press
Aboels
Escruhng Poiling
Seth
West
de Brie
Rtntef
The
Whitewater Register
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Prosper Cravath
Ventor Street
Julius C Birge
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Furview
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Dirautors
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Lorat
Metropolitan Grocery Store
James A. Ferrele
NML
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Heron Mills
James A Ferral
Pollars
Grover and Baker Sewing Machine Company
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Wheeler & Wilson's
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Adenture
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Kimwell
Ilinois
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Wall
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Garakadden
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