Prisoners Taken Near Vicksburg Described After Capture
A detailed narrative recounts 320 Union enlisted men from 36 regiments captured near Vicksburg after Aubrey fight. It covers their march to Vicksburg, jail and workhouse confinement, rough conditions, scant rations, rebel insults, and rough transport to Jackson for exchange, with notes from diaries of Needham Hinckley Nease and others.
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Jackson
Mies
Vicksburg
Aubrey
Illinois
Holly Springs
van Dorn
Col. Murphy
Ohio
54Th Indians
Missouri
A. T. Needham
18Th
Illinois Infantry
Hinckley
John McClerngnd
6Th
Iowa
G. W. Nease
54Th Indiana
Needham Saga
Ity
Ust la Aes
Needham
Louisiana
U.S
U. S. Treasur
Sixteenth
Chickasaw Bayou
Pillara
The
Connery
Illinois Cavalry
Ffairs
Secersia
Laws on Dogs and Sheep Rights in State Tenets
The 1852 act allows municipal corporations to levy taxes on dogs for public interest. The 1860 act makes dog owners liable for damages and permits killing roaming dogs. The 1862 act requires listing dogs for taxation. unlisted dogs may be captured or confiscated. The 1863 act requires dogs to be tied from 7 PM to 6 AM with fines for neglect. dogs found at large at night may be killed or confiscated with limited damages liability. Townships handle fines and enforcement.
Duke of Wellington on Oath and Napoleon Bones Debate
The Duke of Wellington, cited as a steadfast leader, reportedly dismissed government concerns over France’s plan to move Napoleon’s remains from St Helena. He allegedly said he did not care what others said and questioned why Britain should object to such a proposal.
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Welling On
Napoleon
St Helena
Coffin Size Sparks Irish Undertaker Remark
An Irishman, witnessing an undertaker with a tiny coffin, gasped in astonishment and asked whether it was meant for anyone living or otherwise, exclaiming a surprised clarion about Saint Queen Dinis of O Sligo.
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Sant Q’dinis O'Sligo
Frugal habit to enlarge eyes gains odd publicity
A quirky tip urges people to budget every foolish expense to exaggerate eye size by year end. The advice plays on vanity and money management, presenting a strange blend of self help and humor.
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Wooster
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Exchange Hotel
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J H. Baumgardner & Co
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C &c Arcademe
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George Plumber & & CO
de Albers
Merchant's Emporium
A. H. Pierson
KALER
Svocator
R. RB. Donnelly
Bash &C.&c
Mammoth
Merchants Emporium
Mechanics
Rowe & Brother
Mporters
Louis Sheible
Exchange Houtes
Kauke
Lindol Sprague
Washington Corner
M’donald, Laughlin & CO
William Spear
Jeppries
Martin Welker
Jeffries & Welker
Wayne
Holmes
Ashland
Medina
Stark
John P
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Booth West Side Paviic Square
Henry Lehman
American Hotel
J. Spink
Peppyard
Redett’s Block
Fredericksburgh
Wayne County
United States Patent Agency
Wovates
Eaving
Ilanae
Washington City
Tienery Lehman
George
John M’sweeny
Bliss & McSweeny
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EB & BE. V. Dean
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Lucas Flattery
Robison
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Wowver
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BEX & Jones
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Woover Exchange
Levi G
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Primer
H. Richeson
ORR & Richeson
Kanke's Hardware Store
Bonewitz
India
Philadelphia
Europe
Aggleson
DAS
Penally
Brisgol
Lehman
Wilson
Pesidence
Unio
Des
Firestone & Moore
North Market Street
Hear Public Square
DRS. Baker & Hunt Physicians and Surgeons
Gaio
East Liberty St
Dra J.D. Robison & T. A
Wonster
Wynt Jones
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B. F. Baltily
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Palace OF Art
Fox Millinery
U. DP
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Hilt
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Tafrines
Bank Street
Cleveland
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Hovtry
France
Italy
Scotland
England
Shannon
Secessia
Miss
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68Th
31St
Mo Infantry
DS Cavalry
20Th
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RI Cavalry
16Th
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Mich
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114Th
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Red River
Zave
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Georg W. Nease
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Semuel
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Aod
Delhi
Merble
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Price
Hitt
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Jason
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Nease
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