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Beaver Dam Argus

Location

Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1861

Page

2

Belize County Bank Failure Sparks Regional Turmoil

A long, chaotic rumor-filled note describes Belize County Bank’s sudden collapse on a recent Monday. The piece notes public distrust, legislative chatter, and calls for accountability, with scattered references to usury, Western financiers, and ongoing political maneuvering. It also touches on historical cost figures and contentious national debates, reflecting a turbulent financial and political climate.

Belize County Clonch Yadse County Bank

Fragmented Civil War letter reflects Southern monarchist leanings

An edited 19th century cable letter from a South Carolina observer argues for monarchical sympathies and British ties among Carolinians. It contrasts Northern abolitionist zeal with Southern claims of fidelity to tradition, noting nostalgia for English governance and distrust of New England and free states.

George Lil Johnson North England Marion Sumpter and Pinckney Drake Thie Islands New England Marthan States Wiasterer

Wisconsin Regiments Arrival Draws Enthusiastic Welcome

A Wisconsin First Regiment unit departs from Chicago for Harrisburg via Toledo Cleveland and Pittsburgh amid grand demonstrations.Michigan Southern Railroad provides 26 well prepared cars. Women along the route offer coffee water bouquets and congratulations. Crowds cheer at every station with locals sending tokens of encouragement. The train’s progress arouses intense patriotic displays from Chicago to Harrsibagh.

Wisconsin Volunteers Harribug War Department Toledo Cleveland Pittsburgh Campbell Michigan Southern Railroad Chicago Darrisburg Ditteburg Ohio Ravenna Pitteburgt Harlsbagh Altoona Starkweather Chambersburg Har Terry Harribarth Liscaminaid

Battle near Booneville drives rebels from the field

Telegraphic dispatch reports Gen. Lyon landing below Booneville and shelling Rebels who hide in bushes. Union artillery pummels the retreating force, killing many. General Fries suffers illness as Jackson views the action and flees toward Inaokoowo. Sword arrives at Jackson City with cannon and ammunition for Colonel Boousiain's headqu arters. John Fitzpatrick among secessionists seeks to rally support.

St. Louis Jane Vison Ci G Hen Lyon Booneville Ger Teou Lyonul Behl Geo Lyonar Bosavila Fries Jason City Mery Boousiain John Fitzpatrick United States Democrat Jefferson City Looneville Gen. Price Gol. Boernstein Gov. Jackson Boone Walloway Howard Republican General Lyon Kelley Tuying Lepliea Syracuse Boonevil West Jefferson Congress Washington Gov. Spr Secon Rhode Island Richmond Leatensmt Leifer Pistret Virginia Cavalry Wash Inston Fort Monroe Sewport Cot Letacho Iseyen Ace Vom Manier Cumberland Romney Cunberland Med Romner Winchester Tina Eaplan The Legislaure Alexander Guena Vista

Dispatches from Civil War Fronts Report Booneville and Falls Church Actions

A compilation of Civil War dispatches from St Louis and Washington dated June 17 to 18 describe General Lyon's expedition moving toward Booneville with reports of a major engagement, heavy losses, and Confederate retreats. Messages mention captives, powder seizures, and Union Home Guards forming. another account covers a Union column near Vienna repelling attacks by masked batteries and Confederate forces, with several casualties and a retreat to safety.

Losses and evacuations after Vienna advance amid rail battle

Brig. Gen. Robt Schenck reports in Arlington that Captain Hazletts and Capt Paddocks companies suffer multiple deaths and missing men while Capt Bailey and Capt Pease lead troops cut off in the Vienna fight. An engine detachment abandoned the retreat, delaying rallying points as 4000 enemy troops shell from Fairfax Court House. Civilians lose haversacks. wounded carried by litter and blankets. officers and many men hold the road awaiting reinforcement. Among the dead are Barong of the Cleveland Herald and others. several wounded arrive at Alexandria and Washington Hospital.

Lew Wallace Washington Juana Scott Fugbrud Ohio Falls Churea Vienna Paddeck Weorward Pease Bailey Assett Hazlett Paddock Alexandria Fairfax Court House Hughey McCook Willy Robt Schenck Arlington Barong Cleveland Herald

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