Wisconsin Democrats Rally Amid Election Tension
The piece urges Wisconsin Democrats to unite for the fall elections, stressing the Union's preservation and a victorious showing in Congress. It notes Maine and Oregon flirting with Democratic gains, and mentions Assembly candidate J. F. McCollum and Portage editor J. Turner, while criticizing the Chicago Tribune’s Treason claims and detailing a Republican congressional nominating episode ending without a candidate.
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Madison Patriot
President’s Proclamation Sparks Civil War of Opinions
A wide range of reactions to the President’s proclamation freeing the negroes is evident. Some zealots demand extension to loyalists’ slaves, while others regret delay. In Dodge County a mass convention is ridiculed as a sham, with accusations of misrepresentation and weak leadership. A Wisconsin note cheers a horse race victory in Detroit.
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Letter from James Thorn on Dodge County politics and violence
A Dodge County Civil War era column recounts James Thorn's denial of treachery and his assertion of party loyalty, followed by letters from H Holmen and others denying participation in a September 27 delegation meeting. Reports then describe the Nelson-Davis shooting at the Galt House in Louisville, then unflattering notes on unreturned recruits and opportunistic politicians citing Judge A D Smith and Captain Langworthy.
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Provost Marshals Organized War Department Order September 26
Washington issues a detailed plan for Provost Marshals to enforce loyalty and security. A central Provost Marshal General will oversee the corps with regional appointees, empowered to arrest deserters, investigate treason, seize government property, and report findings. They may employ military force or civilians as needed, with expenses paid on certified bills and monthly pay set for the Special Provost Marshals. Appointment terms are revocable by the Secretary of War. prior Provost Marshal authorizations are revoked.
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Battle with Indians at Fellow Medicine Camp 1862
Report from Wood Lake near Yellow Medicine dated September 23 1862 describes a dawn attack by about 300 Sioux. Col Sibley notes heavy fighting two hours long with Major Welch and Capt Wilson wounded and four soldiers killed. enemy losses estimated at thirty killed and many wounded. He praises Lieut Col Marshall Major Bradley and others, cites need for bread rations and artillery, and mentions a flag of truce and Little Crow’s contingent.
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Military report praises captains and cavalry corps
The letter commends Captain Sterrell and his twenty seven cavalrymen for good service and promises reports from surgeons listing the killed and wounded, signed as a respectful note from H. I. Sister, Colonel Commandant.
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Eldredge Nominated for Congress by Democrats
A Democratic convention nominates Hon. Charles A. Eldredge of Fond du Lac for Congress in the district. The paper notes the strong Democratic base and the ceremony's free ballot, while praising Eldredge’s character and appeal.
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