Wisconsin voters urged to back union and democracy
The piece urges Wisconsin Democrats to vote for unity and the restoration of the Union. It notes Maine and Oregon electing Democrats, praises Hon. J. F. P. McCollum, and commends Assembly member candidates while stressing duty at the polls in the upcoming election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democracy
Wisconsin
Fredinbt
Madison
Maine
Congress
Oregon
U. S
Jadison
J. FP. McCollum
McC
Staxp Tocetuzr
Ripon Sar
Jas
Brown
Treason and unity in a Wisconsin assembly
The piece attacks the Chicago Tribune over loyalty and urges Prentice to join rebels while praising the Louisville Journal for opposing them. It reports on Fond du Lac Republican delegates failing to nominate a candidate, hints at Bragg and Gragg, and criticizes Dodge county loyalist conventions. It closes with a Wisconsin victory note in Detroit and race subscriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodge County
Lea Wre
Shields
Lowell
Deaver Dam
Trewant Tie Caty
Beaver Dam
Connell
Fach
The
Chicago Tribune
Prentice
Louisville Journal
Tribune
State Journal
Hastings
New York
Wall
Madison Patriot
Dodge County Court
Aaron Barton
John Drinkall
Trenton
Dodge
Wisconsin
Burnett
Pittsburg Landing
Tennessee
Gourt
Juneau
City of
Said
Leonard Nertz
Letter from James Thorn exposes loyalties in Dodge County
A long Dodge County press mash recalls James Thorn and other Democratic figures denying scandalous handbills claiming delegates. Reports include Hosmer denial of participation in a Loyal People mass meeting and a fatal pistol duel at the Galt House between Brig. Gen. Davis and Maj. Gen. Nelson, with details of the morning confrontation and ceremonial last rites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Thorn
Thorn
Dodge County Circuit Court
Joxzan
Hd. Argus
Jaume Tron
Hosmer
Norter
Dodge County
Steven's
Beaver Dam
Juneau
Congress
Dss. E. Hossen
Sept
Nelson
Louisvitte
Galt House
Jef. C. Davis
Galt Iouse
Davis
Lim Nelson
Nelson Ly da
Home Guard
Cincinnati
Morton
Gen
Gev. Morton
Talbott
Calvery Episcopal Church
Unprofitable Recruits in the Civil War Era
An 1860s column scorns Judge A D Smith and other public figures who enlisted, labeling their service as self serving. It notes Potter and Tremaine as similar avoiders who spoke against the war while avoiding combat and facing opponents in politics. The piece mocks enlistment motives and political duplicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Smith
Potter
Congress
Langworthy
McClellan
Friends of the Union
Provost Marshal orders issued during War Department reforms
Washington issued directives detailing the creation of a Provost Marshal General in the War Department, appointing state Provost Marshals, and outlining duties to pursue deserters, report treason, seize government property, and coordinate with civil authorities. It authorizes use of military or civilian help, sets expense rules, and allows revocation of appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washiington
War Department
Washington
Hird
Judge Advocate
Marsh
Secretary of War
L. Thomas
Indian Camp Attacked Near Yellow Medicine
A force of about 300 Sioux attacked Wood Lake camp on September 23, 1862. Major Welch wounded, four killed, thirty to forty wounded. Indian losses tallied at about thirty with many wounded. Colonel Marshall and Major Bradley praised for rapid, decisive action. camp calls for bread rations and artillery supplies continue.
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Batie
Yellom Medicine
Indiana
Anul
Welch
St. Paul
Cot. Sibley
Wood Lake
Yellow Medicine
Alex. Ramsey
Sin
Fort Ridgley
Yellow Medicine River
Rogers
New Ulm
Renville Guards
Gorman
Marshall
Bradley
Hendricks
McLaren
Wilson
Sam
Joseph Campbell
Campbell
Tam
Little Crow
Averhill
Grant
Bromley
Mr Riggs
Col. Marshall
Lieut.Gorman
Renville Rangers
Nominating Charles Eldredee for Congress Dominates Wisconsin Papers
The Madison Patriot and other papers celebrate Charles A. Eldredee of Fon du Lac as the Democratic nominee for Congress. They praise his character, ability, and popular support in the district, noting the nomination’s strong party meaning and public enthusiasm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Con. BracoThis
Fond du Lac
Congress
Elledgs
Col. Bragg
Eldredge
Friends of the Constitution
Fifth Congressional District
John Fitzgerald
Browne
Fitzgerald
Oshkosh
Fifth District
Appleton Cresent
Hox
Cras
A. Wiprever
Charles A. Hldredge
Fou du Lac
Charles A. Eldredee
Fon du Lac
Manitowoc
Charles A. Eldredge
Milwaukee
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Beaverdam Argus
Cca Comgress
Destrict. Can. A
Teautanies
Hoon
Clark
Cin Thin
Dodge Co
Ashippun
Horicon
Bisnor
Wil Fudon
Lebanon
Chustisfurd
Stubbard
Exid
D. Poproce
Jeauy
Ura
Lane Salle Corucithee Hal’e
J Dee
Tome
Portaga i
Portags
Owebaccum
Bragg
Gragg
Congo
Booth
Seetssia
Buel
Louisville
Potomac Army
Stevens
Carl Huntington
A. Scott Sloan
Kiibs
Souxa
Ouss
A. Exnrepes
Democratic State Central Committee
Euprepes
Fond du Bac
Democratic Party
Axother
Wm. Hobkirk
Waupun
Detroit
Michigan
King of Cymru
Association
Tremaine
Republican Roundead
Janesville Gazette
Doolittle
Senate
Eywin A. Brown
Jane
den. Press
Heine
COL
Siblews
Tillerists
Sterrell
H. H. Sintey
Cel. Com
Keer
Assembly
Newton
44Th Regiment
Boston
E. B. French
Treasuay
Blair
Aim
Simon Fraser
St. Andrewa
C. W
Scotland
Wolf
Quebec
Pen Weppine
Chauncey Kellogg
Appleton Crescent
Lieut. Bloss
Rochester
Antietam
Glasgow
Sigel
Wasnixetos
the Tribune
Cox
Cook
Pratt
Milroy
Halleck
Gay
Yates
Tod
Kirkwood
Andrew
Sprague
J. HO. B. McClellan
Philadelphia
Thia City
J. Miter
J. Albert McPatridge
Misa Margra Aigss
Asay
Ichardson
Trase & VU
GEO. A. Prince & CO
Trask
Ee Cmo
Young America Clothing Emporium
Essterm
Bergman & CO
Foost Street
Beaver Dax
F. W. Menkey
Beaver Dama
Pra
Edward P. Fenton
Pos
Flotetock A. Mi
Eer Be Blain
Geo. T. Conant
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