What Will Save the Country From the Elections
The piece argues that election results should spur the Administration to appoint earnest, decisive leaders and sever reliance on lukewarm or rebel-tending figures. It condemns policy delays and urges strong, energetic action to crush rebellion, restore Union supremacy, and secure lasting peace. It also notes Chicago manufacturers' tax-law report and critiques Buchanan's claims. It mentions a large St. Louis German sword presentation and Michigan’s Republican tilt in elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United We Stand Against Possible European Intervention
A stern editorial warns of European powers potentially intervening if the Civil War escalates. It blames missteps by Administration and generals for prolonging the war and urges immediate national unity and unwavering resolve to ensure victory and avert chaos. The piece stresses that foreigners favor rebellion, and only a united North can deter intervention and preserve the Union.
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Union
North
Proclamation in the South Draws Mixed Reactions
A letter from an officer in the 7th Iowa reports that while the Proclamation unsettles the South, it also prompts masters to move enslaved people away from Union lines. The officer notes blacks arriving and rumors of sending them to Texas, while denying the claim that executions are planned. The piece also cites a Cincinnati Gazette correspondent on P. B. Lee’s 1790 views on Union dissolution and congressional powers.
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Iowa
Texas
Cincinnati Gazette
Washington
P. B. Lee
Stuart
New York
Congress
Horror Hawk-Eye
Cincinnati Commercial
Lexinerox
Arkanas
Georgia
Virginia
Tennessee
South
Kentucky
Vicksburg
Pea Ridge
Shiloh
Corinth
Mill Spring
Wild Cat
Donelson
Richmond
Kirby Smith
Hillsboro Gazette proposes Vallandigham for Governor
The Hillsboro Ohio Gazette favors a Vallandigham gubernatorial bid at the next election and cheekily suggests other Northern party alternatives. A Davenport fire narrowly damages a shoe store under LeClaire House, with minor building injury. Subscriptions open for Union Pacific capital stock at Burlington branch. Chicago race results critique the Times. Council Bluffs Nonpareil sold to W S Burke and plans a small daily. Davenport News reports local readiness to manufacture ammunition and asks for support.
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Suowime Theix Haxp
Hillsboro
Ohio
CO. L. Vallandigham
Henry Clay Dean
Iowa
Richardson
Illinois
Voorhees
Indiana
Fernandy Wood
New York
LeClaire
Davenport
L. S. Ordway
Union Pacific Ratcap ComPa NY
Burlington
States Bank of Iowa
Lyman Cook
Cuanez
Council Bluffs
W. W. Maynard
W. S. Burke
Thanksgiving Proclamation From Iowa Governor Kirkwood
The 1862 proclamation appoints Thanksgiving on the 27th of November to give thanks for divine protection, Union victory, and national unity. It urges prayer in worship, gratitude for blessings, and a swift end to rebellion while calling citizens to faithful service and mutual loyalty. Also includes distant correspondence from near Corinza Mass describing the Southern climate and rural decline.
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Iowa
Sam’s J
Kirkwood
Republic
Samuel J. Kirkwood
Inside Corinth siege and refugee aid from a northern officer
A Confederate correspondent near Corinth details fortifications and field actions, notes raids that depopulated households, and praises Union divisions under Davies while criticizing Rosecrans and right flank failures. He reports Holly Springs as a pivotal gathering point, regimental comings and goings, and calls for forgiveness for Northwest troops after the 4th. He also addresses misrepresentation claims about mutiny remarks within the 25th Regiment.
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Boswell
Corinth
Hutson
Hhis House
Granny Cullum
Beauregard
Nauthin
Davies
District of Columbus
Dodge
4Th Iowa
Columbus
Rosecrans
van Dorn
Price
Snarice
Holly Springs
Bragg
Memphis
Bolivar
Iowa
Kirkwood
Gov. Kirkwood
Sutter Denounces Misinterpretation of War Aims
In a Burlington letter dated November 6 1862 William Sutter declares his unwavering support for troops in the Union cause. He rebukes rebel sympathizers and promises public praise for soldiers upon victory while disavowing any implied intent to undermine the war effort.
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Republic
W. Sutter
Burlington
Stuart Raid into Pennsylvania Report on Operations in 1862
Brigadier General Wade Hampton leads a cavalry force of 1800 with four horse artillery pieces into Pennsylvania in October 1862. The column crosses the Potomac, captures pickets, then moves toward Mercersburg and Chambersburg, shells the town, destroys arms depots and railway facilities, parols hundreds of wounded, seizes horses, and disrupts telegraph lines before moving toward Leesburg via Gettysburg and Emmitsburg.
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Cavalry Divisio
R. H. Chilton
Northern Virginia
Yth
Pennsylvania
Hampton
Hancock
Cumberland
Ohio
Cox
Kanawha
Mercersburg
Hagers' Town
Warda Chambersburg
Wade Hampton
Chambersburg
Leesburg
Gettysburg
Blue Ridge
Hagerstown
Maryland
Emmettsburg
Frederick
Rush
Lancers
Monocacy
Liberty
New Market
Monrovia
Baltimore and Ohio
Hayattstown
McCllellan
Washington
Barnesville
Stoneman
Poolesville
Jorda
Expedition cross into Pennsylvania stirs panic and praise
The report describes a raiding expedition from Poolesville with heavy Union fire on the enemy near Maryland. Casualties are few for the Union, while the Confederate forces suffer unknown losses as officers Gen Hampton and Cols Lee, Jones Wickham and Butler are praised for discipline. Civilians are treated civilly, horses seized, and captives taken as hostages. A map by Capt Blackford accompanies the report, and the commander attributes success to divine intervention.
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Poolesville
Jay
Maryland
Pelham
Hampton
Cols
Lee
Jones Wickham
Butler
United States
Pennsylvania
White
W. W. Blackford
J.E . S8roast
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National Intelligencer
Gen
Scott
Missouri Democrat
Fremort
St. Louis
West
Egerion
Michigan
General Assembly
W. P. Hepburn
Seward
Helleck
Cook County
Chicago Times
Sherman
Arnold
Davenport News
Elijah Sells
Corinza
Mass
5Th Inet
Acrea
Whitehead
Kendall
Bell
Mac
Adjutant General
Adjutant General’s Office
Innocent Pergong
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