Land Warrants For Sale To Pre emptors In County
Rushed notice offers land warrants for sale to pre emptors at favorable terms in the county. Editors offered low prices and one per cent interest until paid. Information via LEWIS 1. SMITH. Mrs. McGoy thanked for raspberries. Burlington Hawk. A messenger in Eddyville on the 17th brings news of 800 rebels invading Apanoose county Iowa. They burned Mian Missouri and Unionville, with fear Centreville, the county seat of Apanoose, may follow. Residents prepare arms as alarms spread through Monroe Calvis and nearby counties.
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Arso Choice
Lewis 1. Smith
Burlington
Rye
Eddyville
Apanoose County
Mian
Missouri
Unionville
Centreville
Apannose County
Monroe
Cal Vis
Disaster at Manassas Wing of Federal Army Under Gen McDowal
Terrible rout described as a sharp reverse for the Union near Manassas Junction. Federal force about 46,000 pressed by 90,000 Confederates under Davis Beauregard and Johnston. Panic caused a stampede with heavy losses and capture of guns and camp equipment.
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McDowal
Manassas
Bull
Ras
Icirson
Iass
Guar
Davis
Beauregard
Johinzoe
Battle dispatches from Washington amid wind disaster chaos
Washington reports revise casualty estimates after a wind event as 20 000 troops engaged in the Potomac area. Col Marston of New Hampshire and Gov Spraine of Rhode Island are noted, with the 69th and First Zouaves among hardest hit. Congress members on the field heightened the fight, while Secretary of War Cameron promises vigorous army reorganization and rapid concentration at the point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Windh
Col
Marston
New Nanpshire
Congress
Ware
Potomac
Bimon Cameron
Duel Rumor Flares Between Bennett and Richardson in Washington
Gazette reports July 24 rumors of a duel between Bennett and Richardson with friends attempting mediation. Gen. Waleworth arrives from Fairfax Court House to tend the wounded. He notes rebel forces by Bull's Cross Road, while a large number of scouts patrol various directions.
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Washington
Bennett
Richardson
Waleworth
Puirfax Court House
Bull's Cross Road
Army moves to Charleston after delaying to Winchester
From Bunker Hill Va July 18 the army altered its route and went to Charleston to gain full possession of the area. Winchester remains defended on its north side by strong breastworks making an attack risky as troops would face heavy casualties without tactic advantage.
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Bunker Hill
Winchester
Charleston
Correct Reading of Telegraph Message Sparks Editorial Correction
The editors acknowledge a distorted transmission of a crucial telegraph message. The corrected reading expresses the Executive's duty to use war powers for government defense, and rejects compromise that would threaten the people’s deliberate election outcome. Public servants cannot override popular choice.
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Mr. Linscoln
Pruss
Stock Barometer and Market Confidence Rise
The stock market climbs amid renewed optimism among large capitalists as gold flows from Europe and government outlays signal stronger business conditions. A government loan and wartime mobilization bolster belief in growth, with ties drawn to a future peak of national strength and peace.
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Europe
New York
Levin
Congress
Colmbia
Trophies and disorder reach Washington in rebel rout
Washington July 18 A number of trophies were brought here today including commissary tents of 8rd S.C regiment clothing bats boots guns palmetto buttons. Masked batteries proved ill constructed breastworks. Reports say a minor night action near Bull Run five miles from Manassas Junction with casualties on the Federal side. Troops from Fairfax Court House appeared before Centerville about 1 o'clock. The National Flag was raised over Centerville as troops charged the lines. A Confederate force of 7000 to 8000 was reported at Centerville with mixed results and cheering from Federal troops.
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Washington
S.C Regiment
Bull Ray
Mausasuus Junction
Seat of War
Fairfax Court House
Centerville
McClellan
Monnsees
Paitiag
Shewlight
Managses Junction
Beaurevard
Gety
Cook
Tibel
Germantown
Manassas Junction
Manaseas
Watretion
Beauregard
Richmond
Tribune
Pyler
Creek
Bull’s Run
Col. Richardson
Secon
Rebsef
Edwin Morse
Go. A
Michigan
Springfield
Wilcod
Pires Zausves
Fairfax Station
Herald
Ellsworth Zouaves
War Department
Bulls Run
Rebel Forces Move Toward Richmond At Manassas Junction
Reports from Manassas Junction describe a rebel force of ten regiments retreating from the area, signaling demoralization if they press toward Manassas. Gen Beauregard directs efforts as Union forces under Cook clash near Germantown and Bull Run.
Engagement at Bulls Run Report from Gentervil
Washington reports news from Gentervil dated the 18th detailing the battle at Bulls Run. Three Massachusetts first crossed a ravine and paid with heavy casualties while defending a retreating Sherman battery. Michigan and New York regiments aided in holding the hill as two rifled guns advanced. Rebels held eight piece batteries commanding the road and only soon after did they reply. grape and canister were unleashed until exhausted. Capt Ayers lost a man and several guns were disabled. New York 12th suffered most, followed by Massachusetts 1st. Total American losses estimated at 80 killed and 40 wounded before retirement ordered at 44 o'clock by General Pylor.
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Washington
Gentervil
Bulls Ran
Massachusetts
Revine
Sherman
Michigan Qd
New York 12Th
Brackett
Eac 2 Cavalry
24 Regiment of
Michigan
Lath New York Regiment
Ayers
Pylor
Bull Run Battles and War Dispatches Reported
War updates from Bull Run describe small skirmishes and a large rebel battery captured by Federal forces. Reports mention 150 killed or wounded, McDowell reconnoitering, and Gilcox and Wilcox brigades moving to Centerville. Virginia militia mobilization and a New York steamer carrying Northern Light funds are noted.
Skirmish Near Fulton Involving McNeil Harris
Saint Auburta Missouri reports a battle near Fulton on the Jefferson City road with Union forces led by Col McNeil and Confederate troops commanded by Gen Harris. Eleven Federal troops wounded eight or more total, one State soldier killed, several wounded, and reinforcements en route. Heavy firing described toward Portland as Wood Spring camp dissipates. A second dispatch from Jefferson City notes 400 McNeil troops against 1,000 Harris forces three miles from Fulton.
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Saint Auburta
Mr. Fisher
Hulton Calloway County
Gol. McNeil
Fulton
Jefferson City Road
Col. McNiel
Gen. Harris
Wood Spring
Jefferson City
Callaway County
Col. McNeil
Harris
Rebels and Federal clash reported with casualties
An official dispatch notes twelve rebels wounded and a federal force retreating after an ambush. One colored servant, Mr Nichols of Fulton, killed. Harris not in battle, while Col McNeil reports routing of General Laring. Gur Toss reports twelve wounded and Harris’s cavalry diminished.
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Weby
Esgjoh Rite
Hulton
Neijl
Mr Nichols of
Fulton
Harris
Col. McNeil
Gert. Laring
Gen. Harris
Federal forces massed as Civil War action nears Missouri
From St. Louis dated July 18 a Springfield messenger reports Gen Lyon concentrating all Federal forces at a point while seeking provisions to strike Jacksons forces and drive them from the state. Rebels from Boone county under Capt Martin fail to join Harris. an armed river boat watches for rebel escape. Lyon blocks advance awaiting subsistence and transport. Jackson forces move toward Arkansas.
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St. Louis
Springfield
Lyon
Jackson
McCullach
Arkansas
Boone County
Martin
Harris
Qulloway County
Jefferson City
Cavender
Col. Blair
Boonville
Claib
Neashoe
Arkansaa
Board of Supervisors Proceedings in 1861 Iowa
The Kossuth County Board of Supervisors on July 20 1861 met by notice to approve a swamp land contract with W P Hepburn and Asa C Call as county agents for land acquisition. They agreed six percent compensation of land scrip or value, with two hundred dollars paid upfront, two hundred on October first, and the remainder upon securing lands. Also approved are small county service warrants for election judge Alexander Brown and supervisor J R Armstrong.
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Bell
Oalb
Wa. Armstrong
Kossuth County
Iowa
W. P. Topburn
Gaid
Algoon Procer Press
Board of Supervisors
Purposa
A. A. Gall
J. R. Armstrong
Kossuth
W. P. Hepburn
Asa C. Call
Hepburn
Grove
Franklin McCoy
Alexander, Brown
Qresco
Township
Jd. Ro Armstrong
Quingoy Behodg
Irvington Township
Ja Ie
A A. Gall
Township Accounting and Bridge Election Costs
The board reviewed the accounts of Migona Township and d. Jt. Stacy for Town Hall and bridge election related expenses. Totals included seven dollars for an adwe, eight dollars for bridge election rent, seven dollars and sixty cents for office rent, and one dollar sixty cents for one day as clerk, summing to thirty one dollars. A warrant was ordered. no motion to adjourn.
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Migona
Adwe
D. Jt. Stacy
Brlldge
Warran
Relief for volunteers paid from War and Defense Fund 1861 act
The act provides compensation for Iowa volunteers mustered into U S service or ordered into quarters by the governor. Payments cover time from order to muster or discharge, at U S army rates, with exclusions for those already compensated under other laws or who deserted or refused the oath. Immediate effect from publication in the Iowa State Journal and Iowa State Register.
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United States
A . Storton
General Assembly
Laws
Chold
United States Army
Town State Register and
Lown State Journal
Towa State Journal
Towa State Register
Rial Sells
Iowa act allows tax rebates for destroyed property
Chapter 12 authorizes county boards to rebate taxes on assessed value of buildings destroyed by fire tornado or other unavoidable destruction, for the year of loss only. Effective upon publication in Iowa State Journal and State Register June 1861. Elijah Sells Secretary of State certified publication.
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Board of Supervisors
General Assembly
State of
Iowa
Lowa State Journal and State Register
Towa State Journal
Towa State Register
Elijah Sells
Beo'y
State
Iowa Legislature Sets War Fund Pay for Commissioners
The 1841 document shows the General Assembly authorizing payment from the War and Defense Fund to members of military boards and commissions, with standards set by the Auditors and state law. It notes publication in the State Register and references historical statutes and reprint details.
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Cartain
General Assembly
Lowa
Shell Deom
Inwesizie
Shell
Towa
Commonwealth
He Vonbraty
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BE. McCoy
Avon
Pete
Inssagh
Blackford
Lown
Ben
Bull’’Run
Fort Hatteras
Hamlin
California
Maine
Potter
Manasses
Gol. Richardson
Illinois
War
McDowell
Scott
Wilcox
Vairfax
Carp
Vountain
Warrenton
1St
Latham
Key Stone State
Proceedings OF the Board of Supervisors
Laws OF Iowa
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