Steamer Cornelius Vanderbilt Ashore Near Randall’s Island
Owing to the dense fog which prevailed on the Sound on Thursday the 13th inst., the boats from the East were detained above Hurlgate. The splendid steamer Cornelius Vanderbilt, of…
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The Abergavenny Cymreigiddion Society
On Wednesday the 12th instant, the ninth anniversary of this celebrated Literary and Musical Festival was held at Abergavenny, attended by the usual demonstrations of enthusiasm becoming this great national event. Peals of merry bells gave early note of preparation, and at the appointed hour of eleven o’clock a strong muster took place opposite the Sun Inn, and shortly after the members of the society, &c., moved off in full procession to receive the president, who met them at the Spitty, on the Monmouth road, attended by a numerous body of friends in carriages. An address was here presented to him, and immediately after his reply the procession returned to town in the following order:—
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August 13, 1863 – A Final Response
A telegram From Memphis says:— "During the session of a court martial an altercation occurred between Col. Corwyn, of the Tenth Missouri cavalry, and Lt. Col. Bowen, of the same…
Vineyard-Bound Steamer Disabled
100 Passengers Transferred at Woods Hole
Engine trouble forced the New Bedford Line steamer Uncatena to abandon her usual Tuesday evening run to Marthas’ Vineyard Island, near Woods Hole. She was carrying about 100 passengers who were bound for the Island. They were transferred to the automobile ferry Pequot.