Quiet week hints at looming Civil War moves
The week’s calm may mask impending conflict as McClellan and Burnside press toward Maryland and Virginia. Forewarned by rumors, readers anticipate decisive military actions and renewed Government and Liberty support, amid efforts to curb false reports and protect plans from rebel transmission. Captain Benjamin Church, master of the bark Topeka, died at 35 after a long illness. He was a respected shipmaster and town native, with funeral and Masonic procession held at his State Street residence and cemetery services by Rev. Dr. Shepard and Rev. Mr. Upham.
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Ody
Maryland
McClellan
Burnside
Potomac
Freedom
Antietam
Virginia
Benjamin
Church
New
New York
Delaware
Capt. Church
Thomas Church
State Street
Masonic Fraternity
Shepard
Upham
Deaths of Distinguished Men in Newport and Boston
Two notable deaths are reported. Hon. J Paxscott Harts of Newport died at his residence near Miantinomi Hill after a brief paralysis illness, aged 66. He was a Connecticut native and long prominent New York lawyer, later a United States district attorney and farmer in retirement. His wife was the daughter of the late Hon. James O Wolf of the area. The Hon. Benjamin F Harrert of Boston died after a protracted illness at 64. Born in Barnstable, he studied at Brown University, became Providence attorney, and was early editor of the Providence Journal. He later moved to Boston and was a zealous temperance reformer and devout Christian.
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J. Paxscott Harts
Miantinomi Hill
Newport
Sun Gey
Hall
Windham County
Connecticut
New York
United States
James O'Wolf
Benjamin F. Harrert
Boston
Barnstable
Cape Cod
Brown University
Providence
Providence Journal
Hallett
The
Boston Post
Army clothing relief order for soldiers' comfort noted
The Boston Journal reports a recent army order under an act of the last Congress directing the Quartermaster's Department to issue regulation clothing free of charge to sick and wounded soldiers upon the Medical Officer's requisition. It seeks to prevent ragged apparel from keeping men from returning to service and urges press awareness as new troops mobilize.
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Boston Journal
Jast Congress
Quartermaster’s Department
French ironclad Nor mandie reaches Mexican port
The Havana Diario reports the French ironclad steamer Nor mandie arrived at Sacrificioe, Mexico on the fourth after a swift passage from Cherbourg. She halted Madeira and Martinique, moving at fourteen miles per hour under full steam, though usually limited to six or seven.
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Havana
Aner
War Meetings Close Town Series Raise $6100 for Volunteers
The final War Meeting in town held at the Town Hall on Monday featured addresses by Rev. Shepard and Upham and Joshua Kendall. The bounty fund for volunteers nearly reached six thousand dollars and, by close, rose to six thousand one hundred. Numerous subscribers were listed, including Abby B Bennett Seabury Manchester and Joshua Kendall, with amounts ranging from one to twenty dollars, plus numerous individual names and dozens of small gifts.
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Oll
Messrs. Shepard
Upham
Joshua Kendall
Joseph Gifford
Wm L Peckham
H N Gifford
Maurice
Ezra Pierce
Patrick McDonald
George Davis
Wm H Pearse
Wm Pearce
Charles Salston
Hannah Swan
Benj M Greene
Samuel
Pitman
EF Spooner
E P Brownell
Maggie Manro
John W Pearse
Josephis Gooding
Nathaniel Waldron
8 Morris
Mary A Bourne
John
John A Simmons
Luther
Perry
Thompson
Ann S Reynolds
Ray Allen
Annie Wardy
Hellen Gooding
Emily Gooding
C Alger
Nason
John Peckham
Nancy Phelps
Julia Mann
Sarah E. Spooner
Ida M White
J E Easterbrooks
Myra Bourne
Thomas M Paine
Mra
E Church
Mies Mary Bradford
Wm H Spooner
Ann Luther
Mies Thompson
Wm Manchester
George F Manchester
Elisha Hathaway
LC Richmond
Horace Peck
Beth Lincoln
James Carter
Earl R Cowen
Dr Shepard
Samuel White
Allen Wright
James D Pitman
Fales
Miss Fales
A G Fales
Miss Babbitt
Miss Jones
Miss Bullock
Miss Robinson
Jones
Abby B Bennett
Seabury Manchester
Joseph Coit
James Smith
Wm L Paine
Wm B O'Wolf
Ann J Pierce
Cash
Emancipation Proclamation Aimed at Traitors’ Plan
Newport letter in the Providence Journal cites a Louisiana gentleman of high character asserting that traitors intend to emancipate and arm up to 400,000 Black people to oppose the United States Government. The letter warns of a ruling or ruin motive behind this plan.
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Newport
Providence Journal
Louisiana
United States
Our New Iron Crmps Employed in Great Fleet of Iron Clads
Report states over five thousand men are now employed in constructing a large fleet of iron clad ships in New York and surrounding areas. Ten first class foundries are busy with machinery and turrets while ordnance shops supply armament. ships expected to be sea ready by November. The War Committee asks subscribers to remit their payments promptly to proceed with duties. If the rebellion lasts until January, about 3,500,000 slaves will be nominally emancipated under the President’s proclamation.
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New York
Secretary of the War Committee
Rebel Tax Bill Urged by Congress Destroys Value of Produce
The Rebel Tax Bill before Congress would levy one fifth of last year’s produce value and the same share of profits or income of any citizen. Hon Isaac Congdon Taber, mayor of New Bedford since 1859, died Monday afternoon from bowel inflammation, described as a highly estimable man.
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Confederate Congress
Isaac Congdon Taber
New Bedford
Bristol Company Volunteers for the 12th Regiment
In Bristol the Twelve Regiment Nine Month Volunteers muster a fine, fifty four strong company at Dexter Training Ground Providence. Captain Greene leads recruits including Charles A. Greene George W. Diman Rich'd B. Brooklin George W. Simmons James A. Mason Walliam J. Darling Nath'l Gladding and many others. More enlistments expected in days ahead.
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Bristol
Providence
Greene
Charles A. Greene
George W. Diman
Rich'd B. Brooklin
James A. Mason
Walliam J. Darling
Nath‘l
Sal. Kinder, Jr
Barney F. Martin
Robert R. Dunbar
Fitz E. W. Munro
George F. Smith
James H. Ayde
Bohemian Glass Blowers Begin Town Hall Series
EF The Bohemian Troupe of Glass Blowers opened a run at Town Hall last evening and will continue each night until further notice. The show features curious glass laboratory processes and prize giveaways with entertaining demonstrations. On Monday night a prize for the best conundrum on the steam glass engine will be awarded.
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Town Hall
Quota Filled in Rhode Island Regiments
Mr. Robert Dunbar of this town has quickly met the war call by the President, furnishing five towns for the Rhode Island regiments as a display of strong patriotism.
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Robert Dunbar
Rhode Island
Death of General Rodman and career summary
The Providence Press reports the private death notice of Brigadier General Jeane P. Rodman near Angerstown Maryland on Monday. It recounts his early career as captain then colonel in Burnside’s troops, his notable actions at Roanoke Island and New Bern, and his promotion to brigadier general after a bayonet charge that helped secure victory. It notes his rest period with family, return to command, high esteem by officers, and his age about forty with a large family including a wife descended from Gov Arnold and several children.
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Rodman
Providence Press
Jeane P. Rodman
Angerstown
Maryland
Ivano P. Rodman
Samuel Rodman & Lone
South Kingstown
Bull Run
Burnside
North Carolina
Col. Rodman
Roanoke Island
Newbern
South Mountain
Gov. Arnold
Livingston's African Expedition Death Report
Letters from Boston recount Mrs. Livingston's death in Shupany on April 1 from African fever. The message confirms the sad tidings of her passing as part of the Livingston expedition.
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Livingston
Boston
Shupany
Iowa Regiments Raised and District Realignment
The quota for Iowa under both calls has been raised and every man is enlisted for three years. Since August first, Iowa has organized twenty two regiments. Buffinton of Fall River declines renomination in the 8th District. By the new apportionment Meyers Elliot and Buffinton are in the same district.
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Iowa
Buffinton
Fall River
Meyers, Elliot
Harney Rumored to Be Chosen for Kearney’s Washington Role
The St. Louis Republic suggests General Harney is being considered for the position left vacant by General Kearney in Washington. The report frames the possible appointment as a means to fill the late general's duties at the capital.
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Rn the
St. Louis
Repiblican
Harney
Washington
Kearney
Drift in Massachusetts Postponed to October Fifteenth
The postponement of the drift in Massachusetts has been decided due to multiple rendering reasons. Officials cited operational needs and scheduling considerations as the cause for delaying the event to October 15.
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Massachusetts
Letter from Georgia soldier after South Mountain battle
A torn letter recovered from a deceased Georgian soldier, dated August 16 in Thomas County Georgia and signed Pleasant Hutchinson, describes hard times with food shortages, high beef prices, and weary sentiments about the war. It notes Union men visiting the area and expresses hope for crops and an end to conflict.
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Union
South Mountain
Thomas County
Georgia
Pleasant Hutchinson
Mississippi Opens For West After Blockade Urged
The West and Northwest grow impatient for the Mississippi to reopen after sixteen months of Rebel batteries at Vicksburg. The river’s closure hurts nine million people reliant on the river for outlet to markets. Rail freight to the East has surged, raising costs on flour sugar coffee salt iron and dry goods. The piece urges reopening at once, even with a large military force to secure navigation.
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West
Mississippi
St.Louis
Vicksburg
Great West
Seaboard
East
Atlantic
Rebels burn extensive Lexington area and clash near Louisville
The Gazette reports a major fire tearing through Short Street and North Limestone Street in Lexington, destroying multiple homes and a bank. Rebels, led by a Morgan brother, attacked with two cannon as Union forces fired from windows, causing heavy casualties. Separately in Louisville, a fatal confrontation at the Galt House ends with Brig. Gen. Jeff Davis shooting Maj. Gen. Nelson, who dies. McClellan’s dispatch details South Mountain and Antietam losses, estimating rebel casualties around 30,000 and Union losses at 14,494 with thousands captured or missing.
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Gazette
Coyington
Lexington
Bank of Kentucky
Northern Bank
Alrs Wetherton
Louisville
Galt House
Jeff
O.davis
Nelson
Davis
Mattrasé
Washioton
Antietam
McClellan
Nrak
Sharpsburg
H. W. Halleck
U. S. Army
Gunzeat
South Mountain
Maryland
Virginia
Potomac
Gro. B. McCrellan
Kentucky Native Nelson and General Davis Linked in War Service
Gen. Nelson, once a Navy lieutenant who resigned to join the Army, rose to command in eastern Kentucky and Tennessee before being wounded in Kentucky as Kirby Smith’s forces drove Union troops back to Cincinnati. He was a native of Kentucky and entered the Navy in 1859. Gen. Jefferson O. Davis, a Indiana native and West Point graduate, served since 1848 and distinguished himself in Missouri and at Pea Ridge, excelling in execution rather than planning.
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Nelson
Navy
Tle
Kentucky
Tennessee
Kirby Smith
Cincinnatti
Louisville
Jefferson O. Davis
Indiana
West Point
Missouri
Pea Ridge
Prov. Journal
Prisoners Return from Richmond After Harsh Capture
About 1,050 released Union soldiers reached Washington from Richmond, ragged and shoeless, recounting grim prison suffering and secession hostility. A sergeant died of battle wounds in Hagerstown, and in Friendship Me a Captain Johnson’s third son enrolled, with the father urging others to serve.
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Washington Republican
Richmond
Johnson
Arms shipments to Hamburg decline as Europe warns of shortages
The Hamburg and other German steamers that once carried vast arms cargoes to this port now bring only small parcels. Demand remains, yet arms cannot be procured as manufacturers exhaust supplies. Government orders await potential revolutionary uprisings in Italy and elsewhere, explaining the pause in large consignments.
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Europe
Hamburg
Italy
New York Post
Butler reorganizes Louisiana regiments and schools
A Gen. Butler staff source says Butler has organized three Loyal Louisiana regiments, one white and two nonwhite, and welcomes the President's proclamation. He has reorganized New Orleans schools, dismissed rebel teachers, and seeks Massachusetts schoolmistresses to provide orthodox instruction to youth.
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Louisiana
Gen. Butler
Butler
New Orleans
Requisition Reed by Col Marston in Camp Paper Ruse
The fragment describes Col Marston of the New Hampshire regiment pur chasing a fine specimen of red tape beard and attempting a requisition. The camp is said to have searched for a full sheet of paper but found only half. He waited quietly for a response which instructed him to use a whole sheet of paper for any requisitions.
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Donx Brown
Marstom
N. H. 2A
Col. Marston
Potato Disease Threat To Vermont Crop Yields
A report from St Johnbury notes potato disease spreading in the harvest, with farmers finding portions of their crop infected or destroyed. If the illness continues to progress after the field, it could bring disastrous consequences to Vermont's vital potato production.
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St. Johnebary
Rumors on Gen Sigel and Naval Movements in War Weave
Washington reports Gen Sigel seeks relief from command after being placed under a junior officer amid alleged mistreatment by Gen Halleck. Intelligence notes fifteen thousand tons of iron bound for southern vessel plating. Rebels captured near Warrenton. Charleston fortifications described. port Royal forces strengthened. Narragansett voyage, Nantucket notes, and a shift toward flax cotton manufacture in Stevensville with Boston capitalists.
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Peta
Eit
New York
Washington
Mornin
Sigel
Halleck
O. M. Clay
Russia
Wasumaron
England
T. Little
National’Hotel
Warrenton
Eli Thayer
Florida
Siade
Thayer
Mineral wealth reveals vast gold and silver deposits
The General Land Office asked land officers for mineral specimens and reports show larger deposits of gold and silver than expected across Washington Nevada and southern Colorado region of California It highlights rich quartz at Gold Hill and Virginia City with abundant gold and silver and notes strong vegetable and natural resource prospects for supporting large populations.
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Minenan’ Wratth
Gux
General Land Office
Washington
Nevada
Colorado
California
Gold Hill
Virginia City
Carson City
Territory of
D Hallett Harux Jr. Dies After Prolonged Illness
The Boston Journal reports the death of B F Hallett, former U S District Attorney for the district, aged sixty four. He was a prominent Suffolk Bar member, active in politics and a leading Democrat organizer under Buchanan. He died at his city residence after a prolonged illness.
Importance of Occupying East Tennessee Urged by Judge Lane
Washington dispatch reports Judge Lane of Northern Alabama, who accompanied Gen Buell, urging control of East Tennessee to deny Confederate ability to sustain armies west of the state. He cites the region’s geography as unable to produce needed supplies and views northern rebel movements as primarily foraging for bread and meat.
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East Tennessee
Judge Lane
Alabama
Cor
N. Y. Tribune
Postage Stamps Trade In Potatoes Probed
A Hartford report notes locals barter postage stamps for potatoes and other goods amid a shifting stance on stamp use. The piece mocks officials and recalls calls to resign of soldiers opposing Congress or the President, suggesting soldiers be sent to Fort Warren.
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Congress
Fort Warren
Loxisville
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