We Will Maintain the Union and Constitution
A Wisconsin democracy manifesto defends the Constitution and Union, denounces executive overreach, calls for loyal, conservative candidates in the coming elections, and pledges to censure the Administration while supporting vigorous prosecution of the war. Also notes on press freedom, treason laws, and unity amid national crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Authority Court of the
United State
Jos
Deléres
Supreme Court of the United States
United States
Jloyal
Constitutional District Courts
Congress
Wisconsin
Union
Democratic Convention and Address at Milwaukee
The Democratic Convention met in Milwaukee on the 3d inst with strong unity and purpose to enforce the Constitution and laws. It urged both old and young Democrats to participate, praised the forthcoming address drawn by How. E.G. Ryan, and condemned Jeff Davis and abolitionists. The Illinois Democratic State convention at Springfield nominated James S. Allen for Congress, Alex Starne for State Treasurer, and John F. Brooke for Superintendent of Public Instruction.
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West Bend
Assembly
Senate
Ben
Ferguson
Tlorn
Ah, Hotchkiss
Joan Frehley
Fox Lake
Cheeter
Trenton
Westford
Beaver Dam
Durnett
Calamar
Oak Grove
Elba
Glyman
Lowell
Shields
Emmett
Watertown
Wanpun
City of
Congress
Edward Elwell
John W. Davis
Richard Mertz
Charles Beekman
Kendall P. Clark
Aosembly
Milwaukee
E.G. Ryan
Washington
Jackson
Jeff. Davis
Springfield
James 8. Allen
Alex. Starne
John F. Brooke
City Drug
City of Beaver Dam
T. Canale
Dodge Co
Wis
Beaver Dan
Dodge County Circuit Court
Barbara Schneedber
Johann J. Schneeberger
State of
Wisconsin
Gireult
Dodge
Juneau
Horicon
Godge County
Tin
A. J. Ring
Pill
Horlton
Win
Dodge County Court
John Sylvester
Deceasou
Dodze
Winconsin
Nancy Sylvester
Eaid
Prrson
Sid
Anid County
Leonard Mertz
TATE
Wisconsin—Circuit Court
Dodge Coun VY Ty
George H. Stewart
Daniel Sullivan
Mary Sullivan
Edward Hob
Martin Kelly
Beaver Duin
Broweh
Sherif
Dolge County
Malta
Antilles
Igsa
Dodge County Fair
Marta
Ver Dam
Calamus
Columbus
Fall River
George T. Croft
Oricon
Confusion at Washington Shapes Civil War Attacks
Reports of internal wheeling and dealing among Union generals fill papers. Gen Pope moves to St Paul after fierce disputes with Gen Griffin and McClellan over forage and command. Wisconsin assembly elected officials as Madison talks state militia and voting laws duty. Governor’s message urges unity, calls for 600000 more volunteers amid setbacks, vows strong defense of Union and Constitution. Chicago elevators expand grain handling with Fairbanks scales, boosting Northwest trade. Albany Democrats nominate Horatio Seymour for governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Abolition Press
Pope
Army of Virginia
Northwestern Department
St. Paul, Mina
Potomac Army
Griffin
McClellan
Chicago Tribune
Madison Journal
St. Paul
McDowell
Legislatve
Madison
Hazleton
Senate
John H. Warren
H.L Palmer
Milwaukee
Assembly
John 8. Dean
Maryland
First Wisconsin Cavalry letter from Beaver Dam to Madison
A diary style update from ML. B. describes the First Wisconsin Cavalry Volunteers leaving Beaver Dam with 84 men on August 19 and marching to Madison then Cape Girardeau. He details meals aboard trains, muster delays, pay and bounty, and arrival at Fort A near the Mississippi. notes 250 present with 184 fit for duty, reports on Jefferies and local pickets, and signals readiness for arms. He closes with greetings and a brief outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin Cavalry
Beaver Dam
17Th Regiment
Madison
Cairo
Milton Junction
Chicago
Janesville
Central Depot
Nois Central Railroad
Cape Girardeau
Cape
Fort “A
Sippi
Missouri State Militia
Missouri Artillery
Wis
Bloonfield
Helena
Ark
Jefferies
Jackson
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South
In &O
Ianen
Tes
Jon Street
UG Bar
Opposi
Adton
Peoa
Columbia
Tribune
Lattle
Chow
Banks
Sigel
Odiem
David A. Neal
Salem
Anton Accorp
McClallan
Mallock
McCclellan
Herald
Cincinnati
Official
Dodge County
Qasar
the Sentinel
Northwest
Chicago Evening Journal
Albany
N. Y
Horatio Seymour
New York
Maine
Cattrorsia Electiox
California
Latham
United States Senate
Massachusetts
Republican
E L. Browne
Wanpacca
J. F. Potter
Col. Larrabee
Cincinnat
Bloomfield
Paul
H. WW
Ligete B. Lanngn
Bhavsar Dam
Priges
A. P. Lawrence
Aneageito
Trase & CO
Havice
Statignery
GEO. A. Prince & CO
Crash & CO
S. K. Crown
Bookmeliers and Stationera
Front Street
Mears, Trask & Co
E. Drown
Fond du Lac
WM E. Smith
James Coleman
L. F. Frisby
Conrad Krez
Leopard Eghardt
Congressional District Committee
Lander. & Dice
Lander & Dice
Sant
Alvin FP. Ordway
Milwright
Bradford
Permont
Nooxax & Mcran
Bowarp P
Alita & Co
Woopworts & Broraur
Wise Groncz Tnoupsey
Tomah
J.C. Wsrrrans
Tracy Lake
Gronex Surry
Lewis & Grotuxn
Marxix & Gounson
Fred Meuuix
Richwood
Via
T. W. Baxtex & Co
Puncocu & Winire
Dan Pease
Palmer & Parmington
Beaver Dare
Paving
TW. Finch
Fancy Cassimeres
WicClellan Mills
Marvin & Goodnow
Frhomas Samuels
Bilaratour
Marvin, Goobanaw & CO
Marvin
Goodnaw
Pioneer Store
A P. Lawrence
Don Hakes
Heoes
E. A. P. Lawrence
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