Debates on Civil War North and South Echo in 1861
The piece discusses Southern views of Northern workers as inferior in bravery and asserts Southern superiority. It critiques Northern and Western society, contrasts education and labor value, and critiques abolitionist gasconade while urging resignation to Providence. It also reports local notices of caterpillar worms damaging crops and a Vermont letter describing travel and towns, with updates on Fort Fillmore and regional camps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Abel Printe
Virginia
South Carolina
Advance on Richmond by Potomac forces under Burnside
The Progressive forces advance from the Potomac toward Richmond with regiments including the 71st New York, New Hampshire 2d, and regular cavalry. Fairfax is occupied with the first regiment leading, rebels’ flag torn down, captures made, and Beauregard’s troops seen at Manassas a few miles away. God protect them as a victory seems certain for the just cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potomyo
Richmond
Gallang Burnside
Adnapolis Junction
New Hampshire
Fairfax
Rhodes
Guy
Sprague
Beauregard
Manaosas
Goper's Lady's Boor and Bristol Artillery Resolutions
An 1861 Bristol notice reports Godeys Lady's Book praised as a leading monthly. It also records Bristol Train of Artillery at Camp Clark adopting mourning resolutions for Corporal Euiano F Grappina of the Rhode Island unit, listing mourning badge, transmission to officers, and signatories Tous F Usner C A Waupros and C A Waupros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goper
Godey
Bristol Train of Artillery
Rhode Island
Holden
Camp Clark
Washington, D. C
Eowano F Grappina
Bristol
R. I
Mhodeleland 2d
Tous F Usner
G 'T Rasterurooxs
C A Waupros
Munich Impressions After a Month in Bavaria
Foreign Correspondence from Bavaria describes revised views of Munich after a month’s stay. The writer praises the galleries and two artists Kaulbach and Pilot, notes visits to bronze foundry works and a Washington Monument model, and details royal pageantry, Whit Monday dances, Corpus Christi processions, and views from the Bavaria statue. The piece closes with plans toward the Tyrol and well wishes to Bristol friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mecsien
Bavaria
Munich
Fhrst
Nuremberg
Dresden
Kaulbach
Pilot
Theira
Erzgiesserei
Washington Monument
Richmond
Lewis
Nelson
Pheatr
Capitol
Rogers
Rome
Ludwig
St. Ludwig's Church
Corpus Christi
Muanick
Tyrol
Bristol
The War: The Battle Near Beverly
Dispatch from Gen. Clellan reports a victory near Beverly with six brass cannon captured, 150 killed or wounded, 100 prisoners, and 10 officers taken. Garnett’s force of 10,000 retreats toward Weat Union as Gen. Hill pursues toward Bowlesburg and St George.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly
Waspington
Garnett
St. George
Morris
Ted
Pennsylvania
Cumberland
Hill
Bowlesburg
Weat Union
Cox
Kanawha
Obj
Virginia
J.B. McClellan
Ohio
New York
Smith
Springfield
Carthage
Ben McCullough
Arkansas
Jackson
Gen. Price
Col. Saigel
Neosho
McCullough
General Garnett Killed Near St George In Civil War Fight
Rebels routed by Gen Morris eight miles from St George. Gen Garnett killed while rallying retreating troops at Carricksford. Losses light for Union side, but rebel camp capture includes tents, wagons, banners, and officers. Rebels disorganized and retreating toward Hardy county as burial details begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garnett
Cincinnati
McClellan
St. George
Grafton
Laurel Hill
Carricksford
Morris
Ohio 14Th
Georgia
Virginia
Volatile Civil War Dispatches Reach Across Cities
Reports from St Louis Louisville and New York detail military advances and setbacks including promotions of Col Seigel to Brigadier General. Cavalry actions near St Charles 20 miles from the city left two wounded. Portsmouth navy yard builds rifle cannon and Virginia, Carolina detachments suffer a fatal July 4th mistake. Governor Hicks defends the Union in a July serenade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Col. Seigel
Smith’sZouaves
St. Charles
Jeff. Davis
Baurwong
Hicks
Chreen
Starfel
Stonington
Occupation of Fairfax Court House by Federal Troops
Federal forces under Burnside Cleared Fairfax Court House advancing from Fairfax Station as part of a large 25 000 strong column. Union regiments including Rhode Island New Hampshire and New York units entered the village. rebels abandoned tents stores and camp gear. The day also notes Burnside’s brigade capturing a rebel prisoner and the flag transfer to Gov Sprague.
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Washieton
Fairfax
Pairfax
Porter
Uroside
Rhode Island
New Hampshire
News York 8Th
Rhode Island Regiment
Dyer
Burneide
Sisson
Court House
Sprague
McDowell
New Hampshire Regiment
Sanoster
Wilcox
Fairfax Station
Col. Burnside
Cunaneston
Harper's Ferry
Maryland
Virginia
Wasudton
Centreville
Engagement at Ball's Run Near Centreville Reported
July 18 dispatches describe an early Civil War skirmish at Ball's Run four miles south of Centreville. Col Richardson led three Massachusetts companies against a masked battery, with Michigan 22nd and New York 12th infantry in support. Union losses are listed as about 30 killed and 40 wounded among roughly 100 engaged. rebel forces include Richardson's brigade with 1st Massachusetts, 72nd New York, and Michigan units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Ball's Run
Centreville
Richardson
4Th Brigade
Massachusetts 1St
C Company
Fusileers
National Guards
Brackett
Michigan 22
N. York 12Th
Tyler
New York 22Th
Blaesachusette
Michi Imenis
Massachusetts
72Th
New York
Washington Dispatches on Military and Political Moves
News from Washington reports New York tender of 360 cavalry accepted by the government and Governor Sprague remaining with the second Rhode Island regiment. Refugees from Occoquan arrive after sleeping in woods to avoid rebels. Senate confirms Frank Fuller as Utah Secretary. Ways and Means may seek an internal tax bill. Rhode Island and New York regiments march over Long Bridge with Dixie tunes. Burnside accompanies them. General Scott and staff visit Virginia. British Consul at Richmond cites blockades and seeks explanation. Boston Journal and Worcester Spy to publish Congress laws in Massachusetts. Navy orders issued after privateer seizures. duties proposed on tea coffee and sugar. possible income tax. Arizona and New Mexico report strong secession sentiment. Fort Bliss to be reinforced. Senator Simmons proposes a new tariff substitute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Times
New York
Sprague
Rhode Island
Occoquan
Confederacy
Senate
Frank Fuller
New Hampshire
Utah
Committee of Ways and Lan
2D New Hampshire
Long Bridge
General Scott
Virginia
Herald
Richmond
Chesapeake
Lord Lyons
Quésticina
Times Dispatch
Boston Journal
Worcester
Congress
Navy Department
Arizona
New Mexico
Texas
United States
Fort Bliss
Simmons
New York Items Indict Privateers for Piracy
The Savannah privateers are indicted for piracy by the U S Circuit Court Grand Jury and will be arraigned tomorrow. Ninety men from the 1st New York Cavalry have left Washington for Portree Munroe. Major Barry's artillery from Fort Pickens has moved to Washington. A race between Temple and Allen ended with Align a mate winning in three straight heats 2 22 1 2, 2 22, 2 23 3 4.
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New York
Savannah
High Seas
U. S. Circuit Court
1St
New York Cavalry Regiment
Washington
Portree Munroe
Barry
Fort Pickens
Mece Temple
Pine Allen
Various 19th Century Dispatches Abroad and at Home
Charleston Mercury readers urged to conserve ink as pen stocks dwindle. Dickinson College awards LL D to Edward Bates. American naval expedition explores Yangtze River while English ascend beyond capital. Typhoid spreads among Worcester Rifles at Fort McHenry. British steamer Wrangler captures slave ship Ardennes with 486 slaves. French warship Catinet arrives at Halifax awaiting French fleet. Clinton prison keeper murdered by convict. escapees fled. Capt. Benjamin S. Mellville named Sailing Master to Seminole beam. Whales stranded near North Uist, Scotland. Milwaukee bankers donate 1000 to Zouaves for riot suppression. Harvard library missing volume found after sixty years. Speaker Grow removes Orr bust, replaces with Adams. Administration plans to mobilize sailing vessels from Boston and New York under regular officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston Mercury
Dickinson College
Edward Bates
United States
Yang-sze
Worcester Rifles
Fort McHenry
Disord
Wrangler
Ardennes
African
Catinet
Renaud
Halifax
Clinton
N. Y
Benjamin S. Mellville
Newport
R. L. Ha
U. S. Navy
North Uist
Hebrides
Scotland
Milwaukie
Harvard College Library
Grow
Orr
Capitol
John Quincy ‘Adama
Areipity
Boston
New York
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Pacer
Siterday McRyina
Joly
Providence Press
Barrington
Nayatt
N. F. Potter
Lewis B. Smith
Olivar Strait
High Street
Jonas Minturn
Portsmouth
Tiverton
Fall Rivar
Albert C. Bannett
Yapater
W.A. Platenius
Providence
Cronstadt
Esther G. Barney
Charleston
Woopstock
Vermont
Bay State
Lincoln House
Bellows Falls
At&. A.M
Fitchburg
Bellows Falla
Woodstock Station
Woodstock Village
Church
Woodstock
Judge Collamore
Taylor and Fillmore
Nelson Waldron
Queenhy
Phenix
Providence Journal
Charles H.alden
Fort Garland
New Mexicgo
Fort Fillmore
Kit Carson
Ian
el Pago
Mestina
Martuas
Vineyard Sound
Stars and Stripes
5. P. Coffin
Edgartown
Nayat
Corliss & Nightingale
S. P. Pond
Washington Navy Yard
Fernoon
The
Tribone
Vienna
Camp Hampton
Falla Church
Lotcher
Prince William
London
Orange
Fauquier
Stafford
Culpepper
Rappshannock
Harvard College
Joseph Holt
Kentucky
Supreme Court
MccLean
U.S Army
Orange Road
Alexandria
Havana Diario
Sumter Halings
Sumter
Cienfuegos
Samter
Cuba
Louisvinlg
Holt
New Orleans
Montgomery Mail
St. Loum
Saigle
Seigh
Dorsey
Horburt
the Volunteers
Missouri
Dano
Treaeym
Bellows
Newport News
Old Point
Allen
War Department
Fairfax Court House
Columbia Turnpike
Poiraperpara
the Inquirer
Bunker Hill
Advancs
Patterson
Tompkin
Rhode Island Battery
Sharp
Atel
Manavea
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