biglam/presto-rumour-claims huggingface dataset:
The Sun. — London, England, 1864-01-18
One hundred thousand was the first amount demanded, then twenty thousand was suggested as a compromise, and finally we hear of rumours that "a neat thing in stone" might be put up for some twentieth part of the original demand.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-01-19
There was a rumour that an English fleet had appeared off Heligoland it would be well if such were confirmed by certainty, at all events the receipt of successive telegrams furnish additional grounds for anxiety, and sustain the unflagging excitement which so momentous a crisis calls forth.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-01-21
The consternation at the moment, and for some time after the occurrence, was very great, and this was heightened by an extensively circulated rumour that several of Mr. Winn's workmen were missing, and were also buried in the ruins, and that some had been known to be in the stabling at the time.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-01-28
Rumour says that 30,0'04 wanted to surrender, and that 24,000 had remained true to the cause and, moreover, that, of the latter number, some still hold out in the different parts of the city.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-01-29
This rumour, nevertheless, of Lord RUSSELL'S sudden resignation it ought at once to be acknowledged, rested not alone upon that flimsy foundation as to his visit to Osborne and his return thence to London.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-01-30
But in 1862 we expressed our distrust, and, we informed the Government that certain rumours had reached us, leading us to think that the question of an Austrian candidate was already on the tapir.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-02-01
A far more serious danger would arise if the rumours of dissensions within the Cabinet were confirmed.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-02-01
There is a rumour, which Will probably turn out to be well founded, that the next Gazette, or one very soon after it, will contain a notice of the distribution of the Kertch prize money to the Royal Navy.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-02-03
A rumour being prevalent that General Sir J..

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-02-09
The vague rumours which have found their way into the French press, that a revolution has taken place in Copenhagen, that the King of Sweden has been proclaimed, and that King Christian has taken his departure for England, are without foundation but the fact that such rumours could for a moment be entertained affords strong evidence of the serious effect produced upon the Danish population by their recent reverses.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-02-12
The Gazette says — '6 A rumour is current at Warsaw that an order has been received to stay the execution of Jankowski, one of the oldest chiefs of the insurrection, and who was recently taken prisoner.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-02-16
The rumour of the death of the Ring of Hawaii, which was brought by telegraph a fortnight ago, is confirmed by the mail just arrived by the West India steamer.
The Sun. — London, England, 1864-03-02
It was natural to infer that this new course was intended for purposes of war, and rumour did not fail to assign her to the little Power now So gallantly struggling for its independence in the North of Europe.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-03-03
The man who is all on the alert at the least whisper of a rumour concerning Confederate agents in this country, is blind, deaf, and totally impervious to conviction, when the most flagrant cases of Federal attempts to enlist British subjects are brought under his notice.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-03-05
It is rumoured that the rebels are concentrating in *Western Virginia for the purpose of a raid into Ohio, by crossing the Ohio river near the Guyandotte road.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-03-07
It is rumoured that Mr. Chase will retire from the Cabinet, and that Mr. Robert J. Walker will replace him.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-03-08
It is rumoured that General Lee is preparing to advance against General Meade, with a view of driving him back to the defences of Washington, or forcing a battle upon the old Bull Run ground.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-03-08
Lord TRURO asked her Majesty's Postmaster-General whether the rumour of Sir Rowland Hill' resignation was well founded, and if so whether he had any objection to state the circumstances under which it took place.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-03-08
The rumour of a meditated naval demonstration by the rebels against San Francisco, as announced by Senator Conness, of California, is believed to be without foundation.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-03-09
Lord TRURO asked her Majesty's Postmaster-General whether the rumour of Sir Rowland Hill's resignation was well founded, and if so whether he had any objection to state the circumstances under which it took place.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-03-14
A rumour was prevalent here this afternoon, stated to be founded on the strength of a telegram from Queenstown, that Captain Crocker was killed, whilst another says that he was drowned.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-03-14
It is rumoured that a large Federal cavalry force is operating in Lee's rear.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-03-16
This circumstance has, to some extent, occasioned the rumour of contemplated French intervention in America.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-03-21
Renewed rumours of European intervention, coupled with the unfavourable reports from the Armies of the Potomac and the Cumberland, and the uncertainty as to the fate of General Sherman, have kept the gold market in a feverish state.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-03-22
Rumours of General Meade's removal from command are again cut rent at Washington.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-03-22
It was rumoured in New Orleans that the com biped rebel forces of Generals Magruder, Kirby Smith, and Dick Taylor, 20,000 strong, were advancing over the plains of Western Louisiana against New Orleans.
The Sun. — London, England, 1864-03-22
It was rumoured in New Orleans on the 29 th February that General Sherman had been totally defeated at Chun key River, not far from Meriden, and his army broken up, having sustained a loss of 15,000 men.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-03-28
There is again a rumour in Bombay that the directors of the Bombay have resolved to increase the capital of the bank.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-03-29
It is rumoured that Gen. Stuart has crossed the Rappahannock for a raid.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-03-30
It is rumoured that the rebel General, Stuart, with 5,000 cavalry crossed the Rappahannock at Fredericksburg, on the 17 th, for the purpose of making a raid in the rear of Gen. Heade's army, or possibly to make a dash at Washing'on.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-04-01
Without attaching any weight to the rumour of a disastrous defeat at Meridian, his loss would be sufficiently great in incessant skirmishes and the stragglers left behind on such a march.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-04-04
There is a rumour of a most important Venezuela 3 per Cent.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-04-19
The rumour pervading London yesterday asserted that one of these concessions was to be made by inducing Garibaldi to cut short his visit, and leave England.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-04-19
He had not heard the rumour of his leaving England until he had seen it in the morning papers, and while he was addressing their lordships he would simply allude to another matter, in which it was stated in the same newspaper, and which had been put forward elsewhere.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-04-20
He had not heard the rumour of his leaving England until he had seen it in the morning papers, and while he was addressing their lordships he would simply allude to another matter, in which it was stated in the same newspaper, and which had been put forward elsewhere.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-04-20
The Emperor was far too well acquainted with our institutions, and with the state op public opinion here, to have made any such proposal as had been alluded to, I had not heard the rumour that Garibaldi was going to leave this country till the middle of the day, and THE FRENCH GOVERNMENT HAVE NO MORE TO DO WITH IT TITAN THE ENGLISH Go.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-04-22
Mr. KINNAIRD said that a rumour had been prevalent in the metropolis, and had appeared in the public newspapers, to the effect that a Minister of the Crown had been instrumental in inducing the abrupt departure of General Garibaldi from this country.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-04-22
A rumour prevailed in Memphis that Forrest was about to attack that place with a large force.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-04-22
It is rumoured that a fight occurred at Cane River between 8,000 Union infantry, under General Mower, and Dudley's brigade of Federal cavalry, and the rebels under General Dick Taylor, 17,000 strong, and posted in an advantageous position.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-05-09
Gold fluctuated since Monday between 1794 and 185, but rumours of fresh movements by Secretary Chase being current, gold de.
The Sun. — London, England, 1864-05-09
Gold fluctuated since Monday between 1791, and 185, but rumours of fresh movements by Secretary Chase being current, gold declined to-day to 1811, at which it closed.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-05-12
The rumour is current that the Italian Government intends to despatch a frigate with troops to Tunis, to allay the fears of the numerous Italian inhabitants of that place.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-05-18
The Opinione of to-day denies the rumours that the negotiations for the sale of the Government railways have been broken off.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-05-19
The journals, in circulating a rumour of an intended modification of the Ministry, comment upon a letter alleged to have been Britten by M. 'Umber to the Emperor, pointing out the necessity of a reorganisation of the Government.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-05-24
One year, said rumour, Meyerbeer had been buying up all the stage organs, to prevent his new organ effect being forestalled.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-05-26
The rumour which was current last evening that Lord Brougham was unwell was destitute of any foundation, The noble and learned lord is in the best of health.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-06-01
There is also a rumour of a duel between the head of the house of Montmorency and the Prince de Talleyrand, LITERATURE, Charles Dickens's New Story.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-06-01
Still this had been attacked, like many other beneficial institutions, Some unblushing person had circulated a rumour that the promoters of the college had received £35,000, whereas the sum received had been less than £17,500, and more than half of that had been received from the fancy fair.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-06-02
Rumours are current that a modification of the Ministry will take place after the close of the session.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-06-07
In the absence of any direct intelligence from the army, unreliable rumours of a disaster to Butler have been circulated.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-06-14
The air is full of rumours of the great onslaught which the Op position is preparing to make upon the Ministry, and the spoils of office are for the hundredth time apportioned among the expectant victors.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-06-27
The Union records that rumours are again afloat in Paris of a new Minister being created, who shall have under his control the postoffice, the railways and the telegraphic lines.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-07-02
The operations of Gen. Hunter against Lynchburg are not quite so clearly reported, but it is certain that Gen. Sheridan, who was despatched to reinforce him, has been compelled to return with considerable loss, and it is rumoured that Hunter himself has been repulsed in an attack upon the town.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-07-07
It is, indeed, rumoured in Ne iv York that a " retrograde" movement on the part of the army of the Potomac has actually commenced, and that Grant has made his last attempt to force his way at the point of the bayonet into the Confederate capital.
The Sun. — London, England, 1864-07-13
Sir J. HAY asked the Secretary to the Admiralty if there were any truth In the rumour that a wooden three decker was being fitted for the new flagship in the Mediterranean, and whether the Admiralty considered it prudent to employ a ship of that description on so important a duty, Lord C. PAGET said it was true that the Victoria, a wooden three decker, was about to be sent to the Mediterranean.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-07-13
In reply to the Earl of SHAFTESBURY, Earl RUSSELL stated in reference to the rumour that 400 Swedish soldiers had been massacred in cold blood by the Prussians — that there were about six or seven Swedish officers present in the Daniel, army.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-07-14
Firmness has been imparted to quotations through Closing Share Railways a rumour that the authorities at Denmark are 16 ir Atlantic &St Lawrencei all 59 61- actively seeking for a peaceful termination of the sk I Born.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-07-15
Tne departure of Prince John for Berlin gave rise to rumours that he bad proposed to Prussia the annexation of Holstein and the lower part of Schleswig.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-07-15
The rumours of an expedition being undertaken by Garibaldi are unfounded.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-07-21
It is not necessary for me to say more about the trans-Mississippi department than that the Federal grasp upon Louisiana and Texas is now resolved into little more than the tenure of New Orleans, For the last ten days no aggressive movements have been undertaken against either Richmond or Petersburg, and the rumour prevails that, although a force of not less than 220,000- men has been en gaged in the operations conducted by Generals Grant and Butler, there is an urgent cry already for more men — to be poured, as seems probable, into that great abyss of slaughter which has already engulfed 'so many of their predecessors.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-07-21
Mr. Gates, in stating the case for the'prosecution, observed that it arose out of the feeling excited by the rumours of the unfortunate epidemic of last year, of which, probably, the Court had heard.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-07-21
A rumour was current yesterday afternoon that the man Muller had been arrested at Queenstown, into which port the ship Victoria had put from acre, cause or other.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-07-25
It was rumoured that Gen. Morgan, with a force of 6,000 Confederate mounted infantry, was following Hunter's column.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-07-25
It is not definitely known whether any of Gene ral Grant's troops have been sent North from the James River, but it is rumoured that the entire 18 th army corps, under General Smith, reached Baltimore on the 11 th.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-07-26
As anticipated, the rumour of the capture of Petersburg turns out to be false.
The Sun. — London, England, 1864-07-28
There are rumours of the approaching appearance of a manifesto in the Moniteur, or a note, or a pamphlet, the object of which would be to show the necessity of fixing the principles of a fresh international jurisdiction, in order to prevent the abuse of might, as the former public law tends to disappear, and the new public law, which takes as its basis the will of the populations, is not yet general ly recognised.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-07-28
It is even rumoured that the Confederates only retired across the Potomac in order to secure a safe transfer of their booty to Richmond, and that they were expecting reinforcements, and would again cross the Potomac on receiving them.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-07-30
It was rumoured in the crowd that this man had got £3 with the watch, and several purchasers immediately came forward who bought watches, into which the prisoner Jones had appeared to put gold and silver coins, at prices varying from £1 to £2.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-08-02
The seaman receives a receipt for the money and departs, but in a few minutes he returns, having in the interim beard rumours of the insolvency of 14 the house.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-08-08
The city last night was full of rumours of rebel movements in the Shenandoah valley, together with vague accounts of disaster to the force under Gen. Averill which last week attacked and defeated a portion of Gen. Early's raiders near Winchester.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-08-11
There is a rumour in circulation here that one of the rebel rams has sunk one of our gunboats, and that the rams contemplate an excursion to this place.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-08-11
A rumour prevails that the Portuguese Government has decided on allowing the re-establishment of convents, bat only to a limited extent, and has notified that intention to the Pope's Nuncio.!

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-08-12
A rumour prevails that the Portuguese Government has decided on allowing the re-establishment of convents, but only to a limited extent, and has notified that intention to the Pope's Nuncio.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-08-15
It was rumoured in Shanghae lately that Burgevine and others, taking advantage of Colonel Gordon's retirements from the field, had proceeded to Nan kin with the view of again the rebels, This rumour has since been contradicted, but whether the original statement or the subsequent contradiction is correct it is impossible to say.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-08-15
Hooker has 12 ft Sherman's army, and it is rumoured that he will supersede Meade.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-08-15
It is rumoured that Grant is retiring on Wash ington.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-08-15
Nothing is yet known of their decision but it is rumoured that the while Potomac army will be immediately transferred to Washington, in anticipation of an advance against that capital by General Lee, at the head of his entire forces.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-08-15
There are counter rumours that Sherman was defeated.
The Sun. — London, England, 1864-08-16
Cars were heard running all night on the 30 th, and it was rumoured that Lee was throwing forward heavy reinforcements either to Early or Hood.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-08-16
The visit of President Lincoln, and the report of an investigation into the causes of the repulse, suggest stir thing but a continuance of the siege of Petersburg, and favour the rumour of the withdrawal of the whole of Grant's arm to the neighbourhood of Washington.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-08-18
There were reports that General Forrest was at Atlanta under Hood while another rumour is that ho died at Columbus, Mississippi, on the 22d of July, of lockjaw.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-08-18
We understand that the reason of these brutal attacks upon labourers coming by the trains is, that a rumour has gone abroad that the Roman Catholics expect assistance from Dublin and Tipperary.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-08-20
The latest Rangoon papers received at Calcutta mention a rumour that the King of Burmah is making preparations for war with the English on a grand scale.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-08-22
Rumour has it that Captain Lee, a brother of the great Confederate gene.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-08-26
The Opinione denies the rumour that a marriage has been arranged between Prince Humbert and Princess Murat.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-08-27
The Opinions denies the rumour that a marriage has been arranged between Prince Humbert and Princess Murat.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-08-29
Washington is filled with rumours of important movements by the armies of both Lee and Grant, which, it is declared, will shortly change the entire aspect of the campaign in Virginia.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-08-29
General Burnside has been replaced in the command of the 9 th army corps, before Petersburg, by General Wilcox-, Washington is filled with rumours of important movements by the armies of both Lee and Grant, which, it is declared, will shortly change the entire aspect of the campaign in Virginia.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-08-30
A rumour was very prevalent in the Metropolis this morning that a telegram had been received from New York announcing the capture of Muller, but we can positively contradict the story.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-09-05
All the reports which we published yesterday have proved premature, although the city is still full of extravagant rumours of exploits of General Wheeler and his cavalry.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-09-12
Rumours are still current that the Administration is making efforts for peace.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-09-15
Dear money and rumours of peace in America tend to keep business quiet here, and the business done is entirely consumptive.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-09-19
It contains a rumour of a battle at Atlanta, but says the War Department, Kevin; no official information, declines to form an opinion from the rumours- I have no doubt, however, that Sherman has gained a great success there.
The Sun. — London, England, 1864-09-19
It contains a rumour of a battle at Atlanta, but says the War Department, having no official information, declines to form an opinion from the rumours.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-09-22
A despatch from the head quarters of the army of the Potomac, dated Sept. 6, evening, says Rumours have been prevalent for two days past that a part of Early's troops had arrived in our front and were massing on our left 11 ink, necessitating another struggle for the possession of the Weldon Railroad.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-09-22
It was rumoured that M'Clellan had resigned his commission in the army.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-09-22
A despatch from the head quarters of the army of the Potomac, dated Sept. 6, evening, says Rumours have been prevalent for two days past that a part of Early's troops had arrived in our front and were massing on our left fl ink, necessitating another struggle fir the possession of the Weldon Railroad, and preparations were made to receive them; but thus far, with the exception of a few guerillas, no enemy has appeared in that direction.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-09-22
Docks in consequence of a rumour that a woman had made a most desperate attempt upon the life of four of her children.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-09-23
IVe are not positively informed of the amount, though rumour speaks of 100 million dollars.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-09-26
Various unfavourable and favourable war rumours since Saturday last have caused a violent fluctuation in the gold market, yesterday the price fluctuating between 226 and 214.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-09-27
Gold declined last night to 22 ii, in consequence of rumours that Sherman, with a large force, WAS reinforcing Grant.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-09-27
Yesterday Monday much anxiety was caused in Liverpool in consequence of a rumour that an accident of a very alarming nature had occurred to the London express, due in Liverpool at 12.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-09-28
Gold declined last night to 22l I, in consequence of rumours that Sherman, with a large force, was reinforcing Grant.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-09-28
The news from China confirms the rumour of the occupation of Nankin by the imperialists, and although the Chinese Commander, no doubt, takes infinite credit to himself for the exploit, it seems that the renown of the English leader had something to do with the capture.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-10-01
Tho amount of powder exploded is very uncertain rumour puts it down at between 80 and 90 tons, but persons acquainted with the works say that is an enormous exaggeration, as not more than 9 or 10 tons were stored in the 94f mills.
The Sun. — London, England, 1864-10-04
The emulation which exists between the governing bodies having charge respectively of the navigation of the Tyne and the Wear rivers, or, in other words, of the ports of Newcastle and Sunderland, in improving the access to their harbours and docks, has led to confused rumours being circulated in France probably arising from conflicting interests as to the facilities afforded to vessels of heavy draught of water.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-10-08
The Macon Confederate says it is currently rumoured on the streets that General Beauregard is to take command of the army of Tennessee.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-10-11
The Marquis in his speech indignantly repelled the unworthy rumours of cessions on the part of Italy, and pointed out their absurdity.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-10-11
The treaty attacks no part of the national programme, and breaks the last link which united France to our enemies, The Marquis in his speech indignantly repelled the unworthy rumours of cessions on the part 1 Italy, and pointed out their absurdity.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-10-11
It is rumoured that the Georgia State authorities referred the question of a peaceable settlement to the Confederate Governor.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-10-12
There is indeed a rumour of impending gaieties in the Danish Court circle, but these, if they take place, will not be in honour of the arrival of their Royal Highnesses of England, who are regarded as domesticated members of the family, but of the approaching nuptials with the Russian Cesarewitch.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-10-12
Rumours that a certain bank lately in high credit has had to seek the assistance of the Bank of England has served to intensify the feeling of alarm and distrust which prevails, CARDIFF, 10 th.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-10-15
There were not wanting rumours of sinister import in New York, which told that he had been defeated at Brown's Gap, and the latest intelligence brought by the Persia tells us that letters from his headquarters confirm the Confederate accounts.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-10-17
Confederate journals still claim that Sheridan has been whipped, and forced to adopt the defensive, There are no later advises from Missouri, but it is rumoured that Price is going to make an attack upon St. Louis with his entire force.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-10-19
A rumour has been industriously circulated that Lord Palmerston has already been invited to attend.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-10-25
Rumours were current in the afternoon that a vessel had been lost down the Firth with all hands, five in number, but the report was not confirmed.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-10-27
The World contains a rumour that Gen. Grant has removed Generals Warren and Meade for protesting against his orders to assault the Confederate works in their front, which are of great strength.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-10-28
The rumour that Gen. Falkenstein has absolutely forbidden all imports and exports by sea is fully confirmed.
The Sun. — London, England, 1864-11-03
A rumour is also prevalent that Mr F., Wilson, of Langham, will be invited to contest the county on Liberal principles.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-11-03
The rumour that another bloody battle has been fought in the Shenandoah Valley, which reached us by the last American mail, is now confirmed, and the official report of General Sheridan places beyond a doubt the authenticity of a telex gram recently received in Manchester from a private source, the genuineness of which has for the past few days been warmly canvassed.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-11-09
It is rumoured at Louisville that the Confederates have captured Paducah, Kentucky.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-11-09
Rumours are current that Sherman has evacuated Atlanta.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-11-09
Another rumour is that he is a German employed in the district, and that he fell a sacrifice to some quarrel with others among whom he lived.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-11-12
Of course such rumours and reports have no other Effect upon us than to make 3 more determined, i ever the opportunity offers, to revenge these base calumnies and insulting taunts.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-11-14
Rumour says that among the conditions of the agreement under which Mr Vining holds the theatre from Mr Webster, the leaseholder, was a stipulation that no play by Mr Boucicault should be acted.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-11-17
It is rumoured that a portion of Forrest's forces has been routed at Shelby by Colonel Hatch.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-11-22
It is rumoured that General Lee is mining Grant's works in front of Petersburg.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-11-22
Both an have published a rumour that the Empress of the French would visit Nice immediately after her return from Compiegne.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-11-23
Rumours of plots in the West, and especially in Chicago, where several influential traitors were said to have been arrested, were currant during the day, but the people were too busy with voting to pay any heed to them, or to anything else that appeared in the newspapers, or that was repeated at places of public resort.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-11-24
The _Richmond Sentinel mentions a rumour that Grant contemplates an attack on Wilmington by way of Weldon, and that he is moving troops south.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-11-24
It has been rumoured that Sherman had burned Atlanta and WAS marching upon Charleston, having left two army corps under Gen. Thomas to operate against Hood in Tennessee.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-11-26
He is said to have marched away from Atlanta with the greater portion of his army,no one knows whither There were wild rumours that he had fired the city behind him that he was rushing eastwards, without baggage or supplies, through the heart of Georgia and South Carolina, to Charleston or Savannah.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-11-29
Rumours are current that the Administration will shortly offer peace pro positions to the South.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-11-29
Rumours of changes in the Cabinet are still prevalent.
The Sun. — London, England, 1864-12-03
The Minister of Finance denied the rumour that the Bank of Genoa had ceased discounting bills.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-12-05
The rumour has been disposed of by Mr Hughes himself, in the following letter to our respected contemporary the Spectator Sir, — Tho purveyor of mares' nests for the Tories has just found a notable one, which was held up in the columns of the Standard on Monday last as a gross job of the Whigs.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-12-05
Washington advices of the 21 st contain rumours of the evacuation of Petersburg.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-12-06
Deserters arrived at City Point report the occupation of Macon by Sherman, and the steamer Atlantic, from the Savannah River, on the 223, reports that rumours were current at Savannah of the burning of Macon and Milledgeville by Sherman.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-12-08
The rumour is that thousands of lives have been lost, but it is to be hoped, as the accounts are very vague, that they have been greatly exaggerated.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-12-14
It is rumoured that Sherman'e main army crossed Oconee River and are now en route for the seacoast, leaving Augusta behind.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-12-14
The latest letters to hand from India were written on the arrival of the worst news from this market, on 13 th Oct. last, when prices had been depressed by rumours that America was likely to elect a peace President, and consequently the telegrams now due from Calcutta, and which will be of a later date, are expected to be more encouraging.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-12-24
The rumour of a correspondence between the King of Saxony and the King of Prussia upon the question of Federal execution is fully confirmed by trustworthy details.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-12-29
The Admiral's despatches to Washington rejoice over this achievement, but it is noticeable that the rumour of the capture of Savannah only came by a circuitous route — a steamer which left Charleston Bar at eight o'clock on the morning of the 14 th December having brought the report to Baltimore.

The Sun. — London, England, 1864-12-30
Whether the rumour of the fall of Savan nah is founded on fact or not, Sherman has already done enough to establish his fame as a skilful, original, and, above all, a successful general.

The Sun. — London, England, 1865-01-04
It is rumoured that Mr. Everett will succeed Mr. Dayton at Paris.

The Sun. — London, England, 1865-01-04
It is rumoured that Lee is sending troops to Wilmington.

The Sun. — London, England, 1865-01-11
As to the former, we only hear rumours that General'Lee will shortly assume the offensive.

The Sun. — London, England, 1865-01-16
It is rumoured, that Grant asked permission for General Burnside to command the troops in a renewed land and naval assault upon Fort Fisher, but the President has declined.

The Sun. — London, England, 1865-01-16
The rumour respecting the abolition of the Bth Depot Battalion at Pembroke Dock turns out to be correct.
The Sun. — London, England, 1865-01-17
Rumour says that she is not likely to leave Portsmouth harbour again as flagship of the Channel squadron, if ever she again goes out on active service of any kind during her present term of commission.

The Sun. — London, England, 1865-01-18
A rumour prevailed at Bloemfontein that at a great council of the Basuto nation it had been determined by a majority to respect Sir P. Wodehouse's arbitration, and to give up the disputed lands rather than incur a war.

The Sun. — London, England, 1865-01-18
It has been rumoured that Secretaries Seward and Fessenden would resign, and that the former would be succeeded by Edward Everett, and the latter by ex-Governor Morgan, of New York.

The Sun. — London, England, 1865-01-19
Jt is probably in order to relieve the general irritation and disappointment that rumours have been set afloat of another intended attack on Wilmington, but the truth is probably to be found in the Confederate statement, which reports that Admiral PORTER'S fleet had taken its departure, leaving only 1,000 men at Moorehead, and that it was not supposed that Fort Fisher would be troubled again at present.

The Sun. — London, England, 1865-01-19
Rumours prevail in Canada that British troops are about to embark for that country, to meet a possible war with England, which is to result from the recognition of the South by England and France on the 4 th of March.

The Sun. — London, England, 1865-01-21
It is rumoured that Mr. Fessenden will be appointed to succeed Mr. Dayton as Minister at Paris.

The Sun. — London, England, 1865-01-21
A despatch from Washington says it is rumoured that Gen. Lee has been placed in command of all the Confederate armies, and that he immediately determined to put Beauregard in command of the defences of Richmond, intending himself to proceed to South Carolina to concentrate the Confederate forces in that quarter for the purpose of confronting Sherman in his proposed movement northward.

The Sun. — London, England, 1865-01-21
It is rumoured that Mr. Fessenden will be appointed to succeed Mr. Dayton as Minister at Paris, The New York Tribune asserts that the peace proposals of Mr. Blair will be on the basis of a return to the Union.

The Sun. — London, England, 1865-01-21
His ' army numbers nearly 30,000, and rumour says that he will operate against Sherman.

The Sun. — London, England, 1865-01-23
The feeling of the South is strong in the matter, and it has even been rumoured that General LEE 'has assumed the chief command of all the Confederate armies, putting BEAU REGARD in command of the defences of Richmond, and intending to proceed himself without delay to confront SHERMAN.

The Sun. — London, England, 1865-01-28
Rumours were current that a majority of the inhabitants in the interior of Georgia had declared in favour of the United States Government.

The Sun. — London, England, 1865-01-30
The North are busily circulating rumours of the Southern anxiety for peace, of the eagerness of some parts of the Southern States to re-enter the Union, but all this coming from New York must be accepted with doubt.
The Sun. — London, England, 1865-01-30
It is rumoured that Grant's army is moving, having been largely reinforced by Thomas.

The Sun. — London, England, 1865-01-30
Rumours are current that Mr. Blair will return to Richmond with a Government representative.

The Sun. — London, England, 1865-01-30
It is rumoured that the railroad between Danville and Greensboro has been destroyed by heavy rains.

The Sun. — London, England, 1865-01-30
It is rumoured that the Confederate Congress has peace proposals before it in secret session.

The Sun. — London, England, 1865-01-30
It is rumoured that Grant's headquarters will be changed to Washington.

The Sun. — London, England, 1865-01-31
There are rumours that General Grant is extending his left wing with a view of making an important offensive movement.

The Sun. — London, England, 1865-02-01
Wallstreet has ceased to be affected by the peace rumours that a week ago were as thick as snow flakes in the wintry air, and the prices of gold and stocks, instead of vibrating to the dulcet melodies of peace and goodwill, are beginning to dance to the martial music of the guns of Wilmington and Fort Fisher, and the answering chorus of Petersburg and Richmond.

The Sun. — London, England, 1865-02-04
It is rumoured that Mr. Seward will be appointed Minister to London.

The Sun. — London, England, 1865-02-04
The Richmond Inquirer, of the 20 th, announces that, notwithstanding the rumours of the capture of Wilmington, communication between that city and Richmond is intact.

The Sun. — London, England, 1865-02-04
It is rumoured that the Confederates have destroyed all the blockade runners inside the bar, also the Tallahassee and Chickamauga, and set fire to thirty millions of cotton the two latter rumours are not credited.

The Sun. — London, England, 1865-02-13
So a declaration that her Majesty had been obliged to employ her forces in India " to obtain satisfaction for the past and security for the future," is worded in a style so appropriately magniloquent that it led to rumours of a new Sepoy rebellion, only quelled by Lord Granville's assurance that nothing more was meant than the insignificant expedition to Bhootan, which few but inveterate readers of every column of the Indian intelligence had in this country known to be in progress.

The Sun. — London, England, 1865-02-16
This has given rise to a rumour of an intended forward movement by General Grant.

The Sun. — London, England, 1865-02-18
Hence the haste to secure if possible an immediate peace, and hence the rumours of recognition that are rife both in Europe and America.

The Sun. — London, England, 1865-02-20
The Times reports that rumours are current that Juarez had obtained a great victory in Southern Mexico, and had captured an important city.

The Sun. — London, England, 1865-02-22
It was rumoured in Richmond on Tuesday that Charleston had been evacuated.

The Sun. — London, England, 1865-02-22
Gold closed at 211, declining to-day to 2044, under rumours of the capture of Branchville.
The Sun. — London, England, 1865-02-28
We understand that there is some foundation for the rumour that one of the prisoners had expressed a desire to make a statement to the police, but it was not thought expedient for the ends of justice to mike it public.

The Sun. — London, England, 1865-03-11
The Marquis of CLANRICARDE asked the Secretary of State for War if the rumour was true that several small barracks in Ireland were to be sold?

The Sun. — London, England, 1865-03-17
Can it be that the rumours of SHERMAN'S and SCHOFIELD'S reverses were actually based on truth, and that such truth had reached the PRESIDENT through official channels?

The Sun. — London, England, 1865-03-17
The correspondent of a New York journal mentions rumours of an encounter between SHERMAN and JOHNSTON, with indecisive results but this is uncertain.

The Sun. — London, England, 1865-03-18
The rumour of a disturbance in the Lebanon turns out after all to have had some slight foundation.

The Sun. — London, England, 1865-03-18
It is rumoured that more than one of the Banks of the town is prepared to tender.

The Sun. — London, England, 1865-03-22
It is rumoured at Washington that General Schofield has had an engagement in North Carolina.

The Sun. — London, England, 1865-03-28
The Constitutionnel of this morning declares that the rumour of the approaching marriage of the King of Greece is a pure invention.

The Sun. — London, England, 1865-03-28
Mosby's guerillas defeated a detachment of Federal cavalry, advanced within three miles of Washington fortifications, and captured six horses, The Richmond Sentinel says there are rumours that the minority of the Southern States are threatening to abandon the majority for not yielding to their opinions, but discredits these threats' of inti.

The Sun. — London, England, 1865-03-29
The New York Herald says rumours are current that President Davis has resigned.

The Sun. — London, England, 1865-03-31
The Richmond Sentinel publishes a rumour that four divisions of Sherman's army had been repulsed near Fayetteville on the 16 th with heavy loss.

The Sun. — London, England, 1865-04-01
The Richmond Sentinel publishes a rumour that four divisions of Sherman's army had been repulsed near Fayetteville on the 16 th with heavy loss.

The Sun. — London, England, 1865-04-03
The Constitutionnel states that the rumours of the resignation of the Minister of War are unfounded.

The Sun. — London, England, 1865-04-05
There are rumours in New York that the forces under Schofield have effected a junction with the right wing of Sherman's army.

The Sun. — London, England, 1865-04-06
The semiofficial papers deny the rumour of a conference between the Papal Nuncio and Marshal Narvaez.

The Sun. — London, England, 1865-04-07
Mr. Black is to retire, so goes tho rumour, and Sir William Gibson-Craig is to bo asked to stand in his place, with the Lord Advocate — so goes the fact.

The Sun. — London, England, 1865-04-11
There are rumours that the Confederate General Terry was killed, and General Gordon wounded.
The Sun. — London, England, 1865-04-19
There was a very general rumour this morning prevalent at the West End that a high legal functionary had resigned his office under the Crown.

The Sun. — London, England, 1865-04-19
Gold advanced on Wednesday to 154 and declined yesterday to 147, under a false rumour of the surrender of Lee.

The Sun. — London, England, 1865-04-21
Rumours were circulated that a plot had been discovered on the part of the Canadian Executive, whereby the prisoners would be again tried for acts presumed to come under the Ashburton Treaty.

The Sun. — London, England, 1865-04-27
From Japan the only intelligence refers to a rumour that the port of Hiogo is to be opened to foreign trade, should certain negotiations having that object in view prove successful.

The Sun. — London, England, 1865-04-29
The New York Herald, in its correspondence from the city of Mexico, states that rumours were current that a large number of Confederates propose shortly to cross the Rio Grande, and march to the assistance of Juarez.

The Sun. — London, England, 1865-05-01
If the rumour that Mr. Adams has been selected for the place is confirmed, one pledge will have been given for the adoption of a prudent and dignified policy.

The Sun. — London, England, 1865-05-04
The rumours that the Turkish army under Omar Pasha, become more than ever useless after the fall of Sebastopol, would be sent to the relief of Kars, induced the Russian army before Kars to make an effort to take the intrenched camp by storm.

The Sun. — London, England, 1865-05-09
During the brief absence of Miss Russell, the rumour has gone abroad that her gifted relative, Mr. Henry Russell, the people's composer, is to receive the honour of knighthood, and perhaps we may hear one or two of his stirring com positions at Miss Russell's concert, which promises to be a complete success.

The Sun. — London, England, 1865-05-10
The prolonged and exceptional severity of the weather, the unsatisfactory condition of the public health, and the vague but alarming rumours of the prevalence of various diseases of an epidemic nature in different parts of the Continent have combined to excite some uneasiness.

The Sun. — London, England, 1865-05-13
Rumours are current that Secretaries Seward, Stanton, and Welles have expressed a desire to retire from the Cabinet on the Ist July, and that Messrs. Francis Adams, Preston, and T..

The Sun. — London, England, 1865-05-20
It was rumoured very strongly that Lord Fermoy did not intend to offer himself for re-election.

The Sun. — London, England, 1865-05-30
Rumour says that the Prince contemplates another visit to the United States, or to some other distant country, and will remain away long enough for this cloud to blow over.

The Sun. — London, England, 1865-06-06
Great uneasiness was caused in this city some days ago by rumours of a contagious malady having broken out in Suez and Mecca.

The Sun. — London, England, 1865-06-09
Rumours are rife in this town that Col. Tynte, one of the present Liberal members, will not seek re-election.
The Sun. — London, England, 1865-06-10
Not a little consternation was caused during the early hours of business among parties interested in the affairs of the General Discount Company, rumours having been assiduously circulated of losses in Bombay to the extent of 10 or 12 millions of francs.

The Sun. — London, England, 1865-06-13
There are rumours that Gen. Lee is to be arrested, but nothing has yet been done that indicates it.

The Sun. — London, England, 1865-06-15
Rumours are in circulation that the Conservatives have determined to bring forward Mr. John Chaworth Musters, of Annesley, as a candidate in the place of Lord Robert Clinton, who, it is believed, will not again offer himself.

The Sun. — London, England, 1865-06-19
There are rumours of an alliance between Maximilian's Government and Guatemala.

The Sun. — London, England, 1865-06-19
There are rumours that an extra session of Congress will be called, but the time is not indicated.

The Sun. — London, England, 1865-06-22
There are also rumours that the Conservatives, who would not oppose either of the sitting members, will be likely now to test the feeling of the borough.

The Sun. — London, England, 1865-07-04
Although the rumour of the past week that Sir Thomas Gladstone, at the suggestion of his friends, was about to withdraw from the contest of this county, has not as yet been officially announced, it is well known that the Conservative party, after a rule of 33 years in Kincardineshire, are very unwilling that their weakness should be shown by the publicity of a poll.

The Sun. — London, England, 1865-07-04
Three Liberals are in the field, and there are rumours that a Conservative will also be started.

The Sun. — London, England, 1865-07-11
The rumour of a proposal to blow up a house or two in order.to stop the fire got abroad among the crowd, and spread rapidly from mouth to mouth, becoming fearfully exaggerated as it wont.

The Sun. — London, England, 1865-07-11
The rumour of a proposal to blow up a house or two in order to stop the fire got abroad among the crowd, and spread rapidly from mouth to mouth, becoming fearfully exaggerated as it went: In one place it was stated that the magazines of the citadel were in danger, and that a fearful explosion might at any moment take place.

The Sun. — London, England, 1865-07-12
The rumours that cholera has broken out here and at Smyrna are unfounded.

The Sun. — London, England, 1865-07-21
The rumour of a case of cholera having occurred at Terranova is not confirmed.

The Sun. — London, England, 1865-07-31
Rumour, indeed, had it that one man had died of his wounds but, on inquiry on board, we find that this is a mistake.

The Sun. — London, England, 1865-08-04
It was rumoured that Prince Satsuma intended to join Nagato.

The Sun. — London, England, 1865-08-04
It was rumoured that Prince Satsuma intended to THE ATLANTIC CABLE.

The Sun. — London, England, 1865-08-07
There is a rumour that a fresh civil war is about to break out in Bhootan in consequence of a disagreement between two rival chiefs.