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The wars & local soldiers, 1863

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A Romance of the American War. (From the Correspondent of the Chicago Tribune.) Helena, Arkansas, February 17th

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 5 June 1863 · page 3

AMONG the many scenes of the war which have passed under my observation, my recollection enables me to give you an account of one of the most mysterious and strange adventures which I have ever heard of,…

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The American "War.—eman[?]pation of the Slave

Sydney Mail · Saturday 6 June 1863 · page 12

A PUBLIC meeting of the citizens of Sydney was held on Thursday evening in the Lyceum Theatre, "for the purpose of expressing sympathy with President Lincoln in the present juncture of American affairs."…

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Latest From America. News From the Seat of War to 30Th March

Sydney Mail · Saturday 6 June 1863 · page 8

THE Henry Miller, Captain Hall, brings San Francisco papers to 31st March; and telegraphic news from New York and Washington to the 30th. The was still drags its weary length along—the latest…

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The War in New Zealand

Empire · Monday 8 June 1863 · page 5

By the Claud Hamilton we have Auckland papers to June 1; Otago to May 25; and Tarabaki to May 23. The following is from the Taranaki Herald ol May 23:—…

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War Prospects. (From the New Zealander Jane 1st.)

Empire · Tuesday 9 June 1863 · page 2

War is now actually being waged by the troops against the rebellions Maories both of Taranaki and the South; we have not beard of any, conflict with natives of the Nagatima[?]poto tribe, bat we suppose that cannot be…

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The Civil War in America. New York, March 13

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 13 June 1863 · page 3

The probability that Mr. Lincoln will enforce the conscription has alarmed vast numbers of people. An exodus to Canada has already commenced, composed of peaceful and peaceable citizens, who…

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The Native War at Taranaki

Empire · Monday 15 June 1863 · page 3

REPORTED ENGAGEMENT AND DEFEAT OF THE NATIVES. We take the following from the Otago Daily Times, of 28th May:— We are indebted to the courtesy of Captain Ogilvie, of…

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Arrival of the Wonga Wonga at Adelaide, with the English Mail Per Bombay. News to 6th May. Fears of a Rupture Between England and the Northern States of America. Seizure of British Vessels by Federal Cruisers. Complete Defeat of the Federal Flotilla at Charleston. General Success of the Confederates. Condemnation of the War by the Democratic Party. Great Excitement in the Northern States. Seizure of the Peterhoff by Commodore Wilkes. Continuance of the Revolution in Poland. Interference of the Great Powers in the Cause of Poland. Prince William of Denmark Proclaimed King of Greece. Sir Henry Barkly Appointed —Governor of Mauritius. Sir Charles Darling Succeeds Sir H. Barkly. Defeat of the Church Rates' Abolition Bill. Sudden Death of Sir G. Cornwall Lewis. Earl De Grey Appointed Secretary of War. Small-pox Raging in London. Championship of the Thames Won by Chambers. Contest Between Chambers and Green to Come Off on 16th June. [From Our Adelaide Telegraphic Correspondent.] Adelaide, Sunday, 6 p m

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 15 June 1863 · page 5

The W[?]nga Wonga (s.), with the English April Mail, arrived at Glenelg Pier at 1 p.m. to-day, after a passage from King George's Sound of 100 hours…

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Reuter's Express Via Adelaide. News From London to May 4, and From America to April 22. New York Press Fomenting War Spirit Against England. Income Tax Reduced Twopence. Revenue Flourishing. Parliamentary Grant of £50,000, to Finish Prince Albert's Memorial. Government Seized Steamer at Liverpool, Building for the Confederates. Federal Fleet Repulsed Endeavouring to Pass Fort Hudson. General Grant Abandoned the Seige of Vicksburg As Hopeless. New Orleans Threatened by the Confederates. Federal Attack on Charleston a Failure. Relations Between England and America in a Highly Delicate State. Russian Emperor Offered Amnesty to Poles, Which Was Indignantly Refused. Prince Willam of Denmark Elected King of Greece. [A considerable portion of the following telegram was published in yesterday's Empire, but the remainder had not come through at the time Of going to press. It will be seen that our telegram (Reuter's) varies materially in some points from that of our daily contemporary, which we publish in another page in order that our readers may be put in possession of both versions of the news by the Bombay.] Great Britain

Empire · Tuesday 16 June 1863 · page 5

London, April 27th.—The Australian February mails were delivered in London, on the 13th April via Marseilles, and on the 18th via Southampton…

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A Federal Soldier on the Conduct of the War

Empire · Wednesday 17 June 1863 · page 2

THE following is an extract from a letter received recently in this city by Mr. Joseph Richard of Hope Cottage, S. George's, from a relative, a soldier in the New Jersey Volunteers (Federals)—…

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The War in America. (From Core's General Advertiser.)

Empire · Thursday 18 June 1863 · page 3

THIS is the exhaustless theme. No doubt the seers, who have hitherto invariably prophesied falsely, will see another "ray of hope" in the following items of very recent intelligence from…

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The American War.—north v. South. to the Editor of the Empire

Empire · Thursday 18 June 1863 · page 3

SIR,—Had it not been for the remarks of your Bathurst correspondent, I should not have again troubled you about the American war, as I feel sastisfied the bonafide cause of the present outbreak has been clearly…

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Threatened War Between France and Russia

Empire · Saturday 20 June 1863 · page 5

THE Paris correspondent of the Morning Herald, writing on the 20th, says:— The probabilities of war between France and Russia, and between England and the United States, have been…

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Men-of-war on the Station

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 20 June 1863 · page 8

Harrier, 17 guns, Captain Sullivan, at New Zealand. Miranda, 14 guns, Captain Jenkins, at Sydney. Eclipse, 4 guns, Mayne, at New Zealand…

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England and America.— the Proba[?]ility of War. (From the Home News, April 27)

Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Chronicle · Saturday 20 June 1863 · page 3

The state of affaira between America and England is in the highest degree critical. The information which we continue to receive up to post hour tends to confirm the gravity of the situation. The Cabinet is still…

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A Romance of the American War. (From the Correspondent of the Chicago Tribune). Helena, Arkansas, February 17th

Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Chronicle · Saturday 20 June 1863 · page 4

Among thE many scenes of the war which have passed under my observation, my recollection enablos me to give you an account of one of the most mysterious and strange adventures which I have [?]ver heard of…

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New Zealand. the Native War at Taranaki. Fight Near Katikara: Defeat of the Natives with Considerable Loss. the Rifle-pits Carried at the Point of the Bayonet

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 20 June 1863 · page 13

THE I. R. M. Co.'s steamer Prince Alfred brings news to the 6th instant, from Taranaki. The Herald of that date says:—It is very cheering that the first importent move of General Cameron has resulted…

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Arrival of the English Mail with News to 6Th May. Fears of a Rupture Between England and the Northern States of America. Seizure of British Vessels by Federal Cruisers. Complete Defeat of the Federal Flotilla at Charleston. General Success of the Confederates. Condemnation of the War by the Democratic Party. Great Excitement in the Northern States. Seizure of the Peterhoff by Commodore Wilkes. Continuance of the Revolution in Poland. Interference of the Great Powers in the Cause of Poland. Prince William of Denmark Proclaimed King of Greece. Sir Henry Barkly Appointed Governor of Mauritius. Sir Charles Darling Succeeds Sir H. Barely. Defeat of the Church Rates' Abolition Bill. Sudden Death of Sir G. Cornwall Lewis. Earl De Grey Appointed Secretary of War. Small-pox Raging in London. Championship of the Thames Won by Chambers. Contest Between Chambers and Green to Come Off on 16Th June. Adelaide. Sunday. 6 p.m

Sydney Mail · Saturday 20 June 1863 · page 5

THE Wonga Wonga (s.), with the English April Mail, arrived at Glenelg Pier at 1 p.m. to-day, after a passage from King George's Sound of 100 hours…

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The War in Mexico

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 22 June 1863 · page 3

THE New York papers publish advices from Vera Cruz to the 1st April. Nothing of importance had occurred in the neighbourhood of Puebla…

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Later from America. Progress of the War. Shipwreck and Loss of 263 LIVES

Empire · Tuesday 23 June 1863 · page 8

BY way of San Francisco we have the daily telegraphic news from Washington and New York to April 29th. We give below the most interesting items:— NEWS OF APRIL 24…

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