War News From The Front In A Time Of Uncertain Progress
The piece discusses ongoing civil war events with mixed outcomes for the Federal side. It notes anticipated October turns and the rebelling forces’ delays, mentions Beauragard and Fremont, and reflects on financial strains in the South and slavery as a political issue. It closes with cautious optimism about real, steady progress despite disappointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beauragard
Virginia
Washington
Sappera
Minera
South
Missouri
Fremont
Kentucky
Atlantic Coast
Gulf
Rambles from Home ends. reader interest and future notes
The paper closes its Rambles from Home feature after a year of publishment. It praises the traveler’s easy style and information gained, and hopes for occasional further writings from the author. It also notes a recent unfortunate incident with a gun and clarifies it was not deliberate. The Second Rhode Island Regiment is listed among brigades under General Carson Bush.
Regiment to be raised for Burnside’s Coast Division
Orders issued for recruiting this state to form a new regiment attached to Gen Burnside's Coast Division. Captain Charles Fr Brown of Warren secured a patent for an improvement in projectiles for ordnance. The Providence Journal notes the Fourth Regiment departs today for the seat of war. The second fifty million loan for the Government is quickly taken by banks in Boston New York and Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eaf
Charles Fr. Brown
Warren
Providence Journal
Banka
Boston
New York
Accident injures Warren man. drill corps advances
Mr John Daniels suffered a broken collar bone after his carriage met a wagon on State street. He was treated by Dr Bullock and moved home to Barrington. The Warren Drill Corps grows to about 145 with Gen William T Barton as captain and Major George Williams as lieutenant. A plan to close storages during drill nights failed. About 475 militia names enrolled amid rumors of drafting. A 15 year old servant girl pleaded guilty to assault and was sent to Reform School.
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Phenix
Warren
John Daniels
State Street
Ezra M. Martin
Ray
Mr. Daniels
Bullock
Daniels
Barrington
Warren Drill Corpe
Corpe
William T. Barton
George Williams
Barton
Samuel Peagen
Warren Artillery Company
Parsons
Justioe Child
Flag recovered from Bull Run sent to Bristol company
Sept 24 1861 letter from a member of Company G describes a flag taken at Bull Run by John C O’Cotter then carried home to Bristol to spur local enrollment. The note urges Bristol to send a full company and places the flag on Mr Duffies house as reminder. A second message thanks Capt Nathan Goff Jr and the Soldier's Friend Society for a second box sent to the 2d Regiment R I V and notes articles distributed per directions.
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Wwasntyoton
Mn. Bartert
Horewith
Bull Run
John C. O'Cottor
Bristol
Bristo
Bayey
Soldier's Friend Society
Nathan Goff, Jr
Co Q
Iir Norris
Recruiting in New Beporp and regional war effort
The Standard reports brisk Army and Navy recruiting in New Beporp. Captain Howland departed with about 60 men to Camp Schouler, while Lieut Hyde led another detachment from Lynnfield. Navy enlistments reached 1,234 since naval rendezvous opened. Grain and flour throughput through the Kria cans city averaged 1,000 bushels hourly since navigation began, totaling 33,000,000 by the 7th. Watuppa mills resume half-time. Metacomet and Troy mills to start next week. Buckingham of Connecticut calls a legislative session in Hartford on October Yth to fund troop raises, not to address dirt tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Navy
Howland
Camp Schouler
Hyde
Lynnfield
Utica Herald
Senate resistance appeal to Breckinridge and Powell resign
In Frankfort Kentucky on October 1 the Senate urged John C Breckinridge and Lagarus W Powell to resign their seats, arguing they oppose the federal government. The measure passed 20 to 5 and went to the House, which adjourned without action. The House then refused to suspend rules 40 to 30. At Fort Hamilton the Third Rhode Island regiment undergoes artillery drills with all on-duty regular army NCOs teaching. Water strike at Fox McHenry finds good supply at 142 feet aiding fort needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francfoft
Senate
Whitaker
John C Breckinridge
Lagarus W. Powell
Congress
Kentucky
Senate of the
United States
Rhode Island
Fort Hamilton
Fort
The Last Ramble From Home at Middleset Prison
A vivid reminiscence of the Middleset House of Correction on Hogarth Hill detailing its two prison classes, diet, labor like rug and mat making, tread mills, schooling, and the daily routine under Capt. N Craig. It compares models in London and Philadelphia and notes the author’s return voyage to Liverpool and home memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Correction
Hogarth Hill
Reading
N Craig
Londin
Canada
Pentonville
Mazas
Paris
Philadelphia
London
Reformatory and Refuge Union of London
Charles Gwillim
Pall Mall
Grant
Herald’s College
Deacon's
Dresden
Atlantic
Cardiganshire
South Wales
South America
Liverpool
Duke Street
Nov Sth
Prague
Tipperary
Royal Charter
Beverly Tucker
United States
H. Wilding
Earl of Derby
England
Philharmonic Hall
Bind School
Chester
Eaton Hall
Queenstown
Continent
Psanday
Cork
van Rensamer
Albany
Charles Sumner
Stoke Church-yard
Fort Taylor under naval gaze as British squadron arrives
Key West reports Major French enforcing oath orders amid civilian exodus from the island. The British Challenger and Mersey, with Captains Kennedy and Dunlop, visit fortifications while troop drills and exchanges with US officers unfold. a 1861 orders note compels nonresidents to leave or face arrest as prisoners of war.
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Key West
French
Buhainag
Tortugas
Tortuous
Burgess
Wilson
Fort Pickens
Gt Key West Barracks
Fort Taylor
Kennedy
Commodore Dunlop
United States
Win Ll French
J Bannon
KE RB. Ffant
C Gillen
H Webber
Cornick
Dunlop
Thin Harbor
Au Fort
Caumhans
H BM
Naval Wharf
Col Patterson
Key Wear
Kay West Island
New York
Teir Nativity
Bahama Islands
Wounded Soldiers Need Woolen Socks For St Louis Hospitals
The Sanitary Commission appeals for generous aid to clothe sick and wounded soldiers in St Louis and nearby areas. Woolen socks and other warm garments are in urgent demand as troops face exposure and fatigue. Packages should be directed to the Sanitary Commission St Louis Missouri or sent via A G Farwell Co Boston to be forwarded at cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Army of the West
Union
Sanitary Commission
St. Louis
Missouri
Messrs
A. G. Farwell & Co
Central Wharf
Boston
William G. Elliot
Louis
Taunton Oil Cloth Works Destroyed by Fire
A three story brick factory on Wales Street known as the Taunton Oil Cloth Works, owned by James W. Crossman & Co, burned yesterday afternoon at about 3 o clock. The firm employed around whi persons. the loss is about 20 000 with insurance. The cause of the fire is unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taunton
Wales Street
Taunton Oil Cloth Works
James W. Crossman & Co
War notes from Washington and Cherokee council updates
The Island Belle and Dawn clashed after grounding near Mathias Point. R B Forbes joins Island Belle. In St Louis missionary William Robinson reports Cherokee Chief John Ross sided with the Confederacy, councils endorsing secession and a treaty with the South. Creeks raise 1000 and Choctaws form 1400 on guard. Fort Pickens reports Rhode Island and Connecticut gunboats. rebel Judith captured and burned near Pensacola. casualties include Lamphere, Henry, and Smith. Colorado expedition and Niagara Water Witch movements noted.
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Washiington
Mathias Point
R. B. Forbes
St. Lous
Wm. Robinson
John Ross
Talequahi
United States
Kansas
McCulloch
Springfield
Fort Prckens
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New York
Fort Pickens
Judith
Colorado
Lieut Russell
Pensacola Navy Yard
Charles Lamphere
Boston
G. Henry
Philadelphia
J Smith
Shagwitzers
Culorado
Niagara
Water Witch
Southwest Pass
Devastating Night Action Near Falls Church and Casualties
Gen Smith advanced on Falls Church from Chain Bridge as Confederate and Union units clashed in the dark. Mott and Baxter batteries suffered heavy losses, with multiple killed and wounded, including named officers. Federal troops burned property valued at 30 to 40 thousand dollars, and a private was shot for insubordination.
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Smith
Falls Church
Chain Bridge
Vanderwerkin
Vanderburg
Qwen
Philadelphia
Mott
Haker
California
Baxter
Philadelphia Zouaves
Friedman
California Regiment
Whance
Culond Owen
Timothy Ray
Bartlett
Cilley
Bakers California Regiment
Edwin Morris
L. Joseph Paschel
H. Joseph White
Alexander Phillison
John Dorah
Pennsylvania
Owen
Gillan
W B McC‘uma
Charles Shields
Georgetown
Buonsea
McClellan
Distressing Cholera Outbreak Reported in Northern India
Dispatches from London describe a severe cholera outbreak in Northern India with many victims. Sixteen people were attacked in one village, but only one survived the same day. Doctors attribute the crisis to failed crops, recent famine, and heavy rains that disrupted supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
India
Potomac Navigation Not Closed Says Y Tribune
The Y Tribune reassures readers that the Potomac below Washington remains open for vessels. It notes occasional artillery chances but stresses the river is wide and warships can pass unmolested, with no drastic closure expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potomac
Washington
IV. Y. Tribune
Holyoke mill to reopen next Monday for cloth manufacture
The Lyman Mills of Holyoke will restart operations next Monday. The mill holds a large stock of cotton purchased before the war and could yield dividends if sold at current market price, but directors deem it best for Holyoke and all parties to convert the cotton into cloth.
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Lyman Mills of
Holyoke
Boston Commercial Bullefin
Two Drowned in Pond Near Spring Grove Factory
A young man named William Sayles missing after taking a horse and wagon for pumpkins was found drowned in the pond beside the Spring Grove factory. A search recovered both man and horse, with the cause of the tragedy not yet determined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Sayles
James M. Eddy
Chepashet
Spring Grove
Providence Press
Rebels Routed at Chapmanville in Virginia Valley
The Kanawha correspondent reports five Kentucky, four Ohio, one Virginia company attacked Rebels at Chapmanville. After a short engagement they were routed, 60 killed and 79 prisoners taken. Col Hyatt pursued, killing 40. Between Charleston and Wyandotte River the Rebel power is said to be broken. Separately a fleet of 70 vessels was reported moving toward New Orleans. Rebels near Falls Church were accused of poisoning meat with strychnine. A new gunboat was launched at Baltimore.
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Asbattle
Virginia
Cincinnati
Kanawha
Saya
Kentucky
Ohio
Englynt
Chapmanville
Col. Hyatt
Charleston
Wyandotte River
Cox
Floyd
Wise
Seawall Mountain
Lewinsburg
St. Louis
Republican
New York
Potomac
McClellan
Falls Church
Peducah
Baltimore
McNabe
Fort Laramie
Rhode Island Colors Sent to Rhode Island Regiment in California
A San Francisco note dated August 30 1861 reports Rhode Island citizens resident in California forwarding a set of regimental colors to the Second Rhode Island Regiment. The letter, signed by 173 Rhode Islanders, praises their service and pledges support for the Union, liberty, and law, with the flags emblematic of star spangled ideals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
New York
San Francisco
William Sprague
Rhode Island
Miitary
Ge Ban
Rhode Islanders
BR. H Raxnotrn
Janxs N. Onney
Willliam Suerwan
Cc V & Ginps
E. P Preenam
San Fraxcen
Rhode Tsland
Manassas
Sons of
Pacific
Golden Gate
New England
Oregon
Lincoln’s personal delay spares soldier in Vermont regiment
A Vermont regiment soldier Scott, sentenced to be shot for sleeping on post, was nearly executed when President Lincoln learned of the case. He journeyed after dark to the encampment to verify the process and ensure mercy, declaring he would vote for Old Abe in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ove Kryp Heantep
Vermont
Scott
Washington
Lincoln
Abe
Boston
Fore and aft schooner sighted under English colors near Cape Antonio
Captain Snow of the Benjamin Burgos reports from the port at Cien Fuegos that on September 10 a fore and aft schooner flying English colors was seen forty miles southeast of Cape Antonio. The vessel appeared to be a privateer with decks crowded by men but made no hostile move amid a heavy gale and high seas.
Gold Medal Laberatus claims and a fatal lamp explosion
A sales pitch touts Herrick Allen's Gold Medal Laberatus as superior to soda with cream tartar for baking and digestion. Separately a Lysander New York woman woke to attend her father when a lamp exploded, burning her night clothing and causing her death within hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrick Allen
Lysander
New York
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Con. Carson Bush
Massachusetts
Long Island
N. Y
Fall River
Watuppa
Metacomet and
Troy
Buckingham
Hartford
Foxt McHexry
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