Dr Russell’s London Times Letter on the Manaesas Stampede
The letter described by Dr Russell to the London Times stirred European interest but may not depict a real battle. The piece argues essential facts are omitted, condemns vanity, and praises other volunteers while noting a hoped sequel and reader reactions from Moannsens witnesses. It also previews a reply by Providence Journal correspondent “DoW.”
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Russell
London Times
Manaesas
Washington
Confederate States
Europe
Audortary
Dr. R
Letua
Tod
Runsell
Moannsens
Dow
Providence Journal
Government clamps down as treason fears rise during war
The article condemns treasonable correspondence and praises stringent measures by authorities in Washington. It claims rebel leaders hear all moves, praises suppression of Northern newspapers aiding rebels, and expresses hope for peace within six months.
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Tyre
Washington
Friends of the Union
Durance Vilo
North
March of the Grand March by James Graham
Notices announce the March by James Graham once a Perkin's Institution teacher. J N Burgess will stock copies. Also reports Brayton of Tiverton dies at Camp Sprague aged about 22. Business hints note mills restarting but cotton goods rise due to high raw material costs. Occasional testimonials claim a Providence jurist, Dr Ligurm, extends practice to October with cures including deafness.
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Guy Brunsipe
T. W. Wood
James Graham
Perkin’s
Institution For the
J.N Burgess
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Ligurmm
Providence
Ghthill
Message from Fortress Monroe on expedition progress
Report from Fortress Monroe notes 86 eponents have been received from the expedition as authorities withhold comment on the design of forces to attack enemy strongholds. The public awaits a detailed account of the gallant band’s proceedings and destination remains unclear.
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Jeff
Monroe
St Michael’s Church Clambake Delights Locust Grove
The Cjambeke rowed ashore at Locust Grove on Thursday with a pleasant social gathering hosted by St Michael’s Church. A modest crowd from abroad attended, a grand feast followed, and though health kept the writer away, friends sent hot clams and rich chowder to the home as a welcome meal.
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St. Michael’s Church
Locust Grove
King Philip Fire Co Excursion Aims for Grand Trip
The King Philip Fire Company No 4 with Greene's American Brass Band plans its annual excursion on Wednesday September 4 to Oakland Grove. Town Council Chief Higinéer and assistants accompany. Great effort expected to guarantee a premier seasonal event.
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Emo Pamir
Excuasion
eThe
King Philip Fire Co
Greene
Oakland Grove
Higinéer
Soldier Easterbrooks Fought in Springfield Battle
Mr. Simeon A. Easterbrooks, son of Mr. Daniel Hasterbrooks of this town, served as a sergeant in the 1st Regiment of Kansas Volunteers and fought in the late battle near Springfield Missouri.
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Simeon A. Easterbrooks
Daniel Hasterbrooks
Springfield
Missouri
Kansas Volunteers
Sixth annual Methodist festival and clam-bake
The Methodist Church and Society of South Somerset announce their sixth annual festival and clam-bake to be held in Sherman's Grove between Swanzey Village and Slade's Ferry on Tuesday next.
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Methodist Church and Society of South Somerset
Sherman's Grove
Swanzey Village
Slade’s Ferry
September Probate Court Session Announced
The regular meeting of the Court of Probate for the month of September will be held at the Probate Office at two o'clock on Monday afternoon next.
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Gar
Court of Probate
Holden
Mr Russell's Letter and Bull Run Dispatches
A Providence Journal reader critiques Mr Russell's Civil War letters on Bull Run. The writer argues Russell did not witness key actions and disputes claims on cavalry charges masked batteries and retreat events, emphasizing firsthand silence of many regiments and the Washington retreat narrative.
Postmaster General Proclaims End to Letters with Confederate States
The August 24 1861 order directs enforcement of the proclamation prohibiting commercial intercourse with the Confederate States. Officers will arrest any express agents or others receiving letters to be carried to or from those States and seize such letters for forwarding to the department.
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Post Order Department
United States
Josa
Washington Journal of Commerce on blockade goal
A Washington correspondent says the Administration intends to avoid disputes with England and France over blockade effectiveness. They are using public funds and maritime resources to make the coast blockade from Hampton Roads to Galveston as effective as possible.
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Washington
The
Journal of Commerce
England
France
Hampton Roads
Galveston
RAMBLES FROM HOME AT PARIS PRISONS AND EMPEROR INCIDENTS
The second prison section houses three hundred forty convicts in grey dress with cantine, chapel, and limited outdoor recreation. Sisters of Charity supervise strict discipline while guards watch from outside. A later Paris gathering shows the Emperor and Empress returning from Prince Napoleon, with the Empress praised for refinement and the Emperor described as a disciplined, unflustered figure. An 1854 Champs Elysées pistol attack on the Emperor by Pianori is recounted, noting the calm response, rapid mobilization, and eventual execution by guillotine.
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Et Lazarre
Sister of St
Trois Freres
Sisters of Charity
Paris
Louvre
Palais Royal
Napoleon
Letsa
Bois-de-Bulogne
Hippodrome
Arc-de-Triomphe
Magico
Pianori
Ssaasgin
Sperads
Empresas
Genodarmes
Orisini
Escaped Union officers recount perilous Richmond to Washington escape
Captain De Golyer of Co F Fourth Michigan and Assistant Quartermaster Jenckes of the Second Rhode Island Regiment describe their escape from Richmond after capture. They detail brutal harassment at stations, a grueling weeklong march through rain swept woods to reach the Potomac, and a dangerous raft crossing to Acquia Creek aboard a Baltimore schooner, ending in Union custody.
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Washington Star
de Golyer
Co. F
Michigan Iment
Rhode Island
Richmond
Hey
Stona Bridge
Culpepper
Gordonsville
Prisooners
Wiginil
Bull Run
Todd
Lincoln
Major Winder
Captain de Galyer
Quartermaster Jenckes
Socessis
Secession
Bowling Green
Rappahannock
Massa
Carls de Golyer
Fredericksburg
Uncle Jim
Potomac
Baltimore
Acquia Creek
Acquis
Union
Goldsborough
Manassas
de Gulyer
Quartermaster Jenckas
Battle at Cross Lanes and arrests in Ohio and New Orleans
Reports from Cleveland and Cincinnati detail arrests in New York bound for Washington and a Union defeat at Cross Lanes near Summersville. The 7th Ohio, under Col Tyler, attacked by 3000 infantry and 400 cavalry, with 10 guns, suffered heavy losses and had 200 missing out of 900 engaged. Capt Dyer Shurtliff Sterling Adjt DeForrest Lieut Manert and Sgt Maj King named among killed.
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Crocmy Hall
Kanana
Col. Tyler
Ganley
Joss
Creighton
Dyer
Plainevillle
Shurtliff
Oberlin
Sterling
Adjutant DeForrest
Cleveland
Charles Manert
King of
Warren
Democrats in Ohio rally for loyal government stance
Sixty four Democratic leaders from Vallandigham's Montgomery County issue a circular denouncing the Vallandigham faction and urging unity with royal citizens to defend the nation. They pledge to back county candidates loyal to the government and to vigorously prosecute the war, rejecting secession.
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Valuanpianam
Vallandigham
Montgomery County
Ohio
Vallandigham Clique
Democratic Party
Douglas
Eaid
Dayton
County of Montgomery
Two Sailors Acquitted in Czarina Murder Case
Henry Blonvale and Charles Percival of the barque Czarina were examined in Boston on a murder charge. They were discharged after the district attorney and U.S. Commissioner found no crime by them in the killing of the first mate and subsequent deaths aboard the Cronstadt to Boston voyage.
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Sxa
Henry Blonvale
Charles Percival
U.S
Boston
Cronstadt
Suppression of Louisville Journal Provokes Outcry
The Louisville Courier’s lament over suppression of the Louisville Journal by Vigilance Committees in Memphis, Nashville and other Southern cities is described. The Journal mocks critics who once praised censorship as they now face similar actions and consequences. The piece notes post office censorship and blockades beyond local limits as examples of tyrannical measures.
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Louisville Courier
St. Louis
Louisville Journal
Memphis
Nashville
Louisvile Journal
Request for blankets to aid rebel army depots in Richmond
An officer letter to South Carolina friends asks local citizens to donate blankets for the rebel army in Richmond where supplies are exhausted. The note notes blankets cannot be bought or procured from the army, and even basic items like cups and plates are in short supply.
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Ricawono
South Carolina
Jobo Condero
Richmond
Army Department
New York Evening Post on Navy Blockade Forces
The article hints the public is unaware of full coast guard actions and promises a forthcoming major naval blow. It notes thirteen ships, seven steamers with 2,000 men, to join the blockade within forty to fifty days, plus the Brazil and Africa squadrons approaching.
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Tas Navy
New York Evening Post
Navy
Brazil
Congress
China
Fairfax Night Stampede Splits Rebel Posts in Aug 24 Report
Washington dispatch describes a retrograde movement at Fairfax where two large rebel expeditions exchanged fire by mistake. After a sharp clash both groups retreated, rumors spread that Mc Clellan was advancing, and the main body fled, leaving wounded behind along the road.
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Fairfax
Washington
McClellan
Cotton shipments to Europe amid factory closures in Lowell
The New York Tribune reports a large quantity of cotton arriving this week for shipment to Europe. Factories in Lowell are largely closed, with cotton prices ranging from 16 to 18 cents per pound. Providence stores are said to be full.
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New York Tribune
Europa
Lowell
Providence
Providence Post
Rebels and arrests stir Washington Aug 25 27 28
Aug 25 Richmond two prisoners escaped to arrive in Washington with names Capt DeGolger of Ath Michigan and Atgypenkes 2d Rhode Island. Reports cite Bull Run losses, clashes near Norfolk between Alabama and Virginia regiments, and a Potter committee finding about 200 unreliable employees. Mayor Barrett arrest stirred reaction. Mrs Greenhowe and others under surveillance. Mrs Phillips jailed for Confederate correspondence. Senator Gwin trunk contained fortifications drawings. Foreign ministers say no recognition while Union troops hold Washington. Breckinridge sought riot pretext in Louisville. A woman from Beauregard HQ arrested in Alexandria. Rev James M Green jailed for tampering with letters. Aug 26 27 28 dispatches note 10 000 Knight of the Golden Circle expedition planned, Fort Pickens resupplied, Hunter to Chicago, shells at Ball’s Cross Road, and traitors betraying McClellan plan. Washington Aug 27 28 regiments under arms. enemy near Falls Church and Fort Corcoran. English recognition unlikely. European powers respect blockade.
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Romlington
Amnaton
Richmond
DeGolger Ibe
Michigan
Potter
Board of Police
Congress
Dicket
Phillips
Philip Phillips
Senator Gwin
West Point
Potomac
War Department
Kemmel
2A Cavalry
Bull Run
Wm. Manning
State Department
Washington
Louisville
Breckinridge
Beauregnra
Alexandria
Pennsylvania
Fort Pickens
McClellan
Fairfax
Hunter
Chicago
Ball's Cross Road
New York
F. G. Seybold
F. W. Walker
Wasamineton
Quebec
Simonds
St. Juhn
Anderson
Day Book
News
Journal of Commerce
Ben Wood
Revels
North Carolina elects several Congressmen in 1861
From Salisbury North Carolina August 8 1861 news notes that four NC men have been elected to Congress with more results awaited. Names withheld for safety while traveling through Tennessee or Virginia to Washington. The electors voted on the first Thursday in August as prescribed by statute.
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North Carolina
Salisbury
N. C
Nien
North
Friends of the Union
Constitution
Tennessee
Virginia
Washington
Corr
Boston
Parson Rippetoe Leads Cavalry Clash in Virginia Fight
A Memphis Appeal correspondent recounts Heroic deeds by Parson Rippetoe, a Methodist preacher and Virginia company captain, at Sherman's battery. He allegedly severed Sherman's head in single combat after a ten minute duel. The Prov Journal notes the tale may be southern exaggeration. Government authority reportedly states Western Virginia forces are sufficient to sustain government policy there.
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Memphis Appeal
Parson Rippetoe
Virginia
Sherman
Prov
Journal
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