Township Clerk Notices and Voter Names
Readable fragments list township names and associated individuals including Jan. T. Bean, Robert Tobin, Franklin Farris, Jeremiah Taylor, Abraham How, Robert W. Rily, Reason Morgan, Chas. Hascall, Mat. Ward, T. J. Rosencrance, and W. H. Sanders across Anderson, Clark, Union, Leopold townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnus Brocker
Wam
P. Crumb
John H. Thompson
S. K. Conner
Gabriel Schmuck
Alfred Vaughan
Bsurveyor
Rog. Pfafflin
Michal Dusch
Thomas Polk
James Powel
Troy
Chas. Fournier
Tobin
Sol
Shoemaker
Anderson
A. J. Miller
Clark
Hiram Vanwinkle
Oil
John Carr
Leopold
Victor Marshal
Union Township
Wam. Elder
John Stephens
Justicies of the Peace
Troy Township
Jno
C. Wade
Hf. P. Brazee, Sr
Henson Thrasher
Nicholas Marks
Lewis Frey
Towin
Jan. T. Bean
Robert Tobin
Anderson Township
Franklin Farris
Jeremiah Taylor
Clark Township
Abraham How
Robert W. Rily
Reason Morgan
Leopold Township
Chas. Hascall
Mat. Ward
T. J. Rosencrance
W. H. Sanders
St Louis News and Army Dispatches from Pilot Knob
A St Louis letter from Nov 28 1861 describes Halleck's arrival and army reform efforts in Missouri, contrasts civilian officers with practical leaders, and notes strong army discipline and supply issues. The reporter visits Pilot Knob to see the 1st Indiana Cavalry, praises Colonel Baker and officer corps, and observes camp life, hospital care, and politics among soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Missouri
Army of
Halleck
Fremont
1St Indians Cavalry
Baker
Indiana
Perry Invincibles
Old Perry
Capt. Brown
Deweese
Williams
Perry Company
Brown
George
Lyon
Greorge
1St Cavalry
Major Forth
Moustash Ala Napolen
Lieut
Talbot
Thomas
Tomas
Ed. Smith
Perry County
1St
Indiana Cavalry
Jeff Thompson
Perry Boys
Geo. I. Huckeby
K. Huckeby
Rome
Parson Bean
Naval details and a Kentucky colonel offer service
The Niagara steam frigate, mounted with twelve inch pivot guns and weighing shots of 170 pounds, burns 15 pounds of powder per discharge and can fire 180 pounds of powder per shot. Visitor Colonel Charles B. Todd, once Harison's aide and 1812 veteran, returns to offer his services to the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Intelligencer
Harrison
Charles 8. Todd
Kentucky
No Boats Allowed From St Louis to Cairo
A Vicksburg Whig note reports strict entry rules for boats leaving St Louis, requiring crew employment by the United States, exam of freight and baggage, and passengers taking an oath. It cites a postrate remark and quotes Beecher on national conflict with Britain and the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Cairo
United States
Pole and skirmish rhetoric in Civil War letters
A correspondent defends Bishop Polk amid criticism, comparing his actions to tempering zeal with military tools and recalling biblical denials. A Hilton Head Herald reader recalls a Civil War battle incident where a wounded quartermaster mocks compass bearings as cannons fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Grant
Belmont
Peter
Hilton Head
New York Herald
William Thompson
Brown
Fort Pickens Cannonade Described In Grand Engagement
Reports describe a vast artillery exchange at Fort Pickens with up to four hundred heavy guns used by both sides. The Niagara and Colorado steam frigates faced heavy rebel fire, each carrying twelve eleven inch shell guns. Rebels reportedly deployed over one hundred fifty guns while fort batteries plus external works totaled about one hundred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Pickens
Niagara
Colorado
Gunboat Tuscarora Burned After Mississippi Fire
The Tuscarora, a Confederate gunboat, caught fire about fifteen miles above Helena while moving from New Orleans upriver. Strong winds hampered efforts to save the vessel and its magazine. shells exploded after the fire began. The blaze also set fire to nearby plantation quarters and riverbank trees. the boat was reduced to a wreck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cox
Gusso
Destroren
Memphis
Mississippi
New Orleans
Helena
Mr. Barbutt
Lou. Journal
Southern Threat to Bera Theis Cettes
Letters found at Beaufort reveal Confederate era suspicions of cotton trade with England and plans to defend the coast. The piece notes defections in North Carolina Georgia Alabama and Tennessee and cites a convention at Hatteras rejecting the Confederacy. Memorials circulated in Ohio urge abolition. a counter memorial proposes drafting signers as night sentinels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bera Theis Cettes
Beaufort
Aod
Russelt
London Times
Moscow
North Carolina
Georgia
Alabama
Tennessee
Hatteras
United States
Evansville
Macon
Jeff. Davis
Jimmy
Walker
Davis
Richard Taylor
Taylor
War Department
Benjamin
Charleston Mercury
Louisville Journal
Western Reserve
Ohio
Ashtabula County
Wheeling
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the Reporter
Norning
Maynard & Moffett
Cannelton
Bing
America
Axxouncisa Canprpatris
Congress
Officers OF
John C. Shoemaker
A. P. Batson
Stearate
P.O
Camelon
Ind
Septuily
W. van Winkle
Camelton, Perry CO
James C. Veatch
Gkh
O. W. Patterson
Othen
Fifth Street
Washington Street
Perry
Jela
Edwin R. Hatfield
Spencer, Crawford
Dubois
Orange Counties
Henry T. Murtha
Seava Veel Tearve
D&c
D. W. Carey
Cansmental
Front Street
Mozart Hall
Bug
Sorenson, VY. Sorenson, Sorenson4 CO
Tenney & Sorensen
Water and
Vine Streets
Evansvilie
Cannelton Hotel
Pact Feva
INO
Portsmouth
Cannelton Reporter
Iron Mountain
Pilot Knob
Lincoln
V. Fo Journal of Commerce
Southern Commissioners
New York Times
Jouy C. Bacwixgioor
R. M. T. Hunter
Jerf Davis
Surpett
Mason
Canada
Quebec
Halifax
East River
Henry James
G. A. Ward
Arlette
John Griffith
Racer
Norfolk Packet
Soprano
C. Jones
Sarah Brewer
D. D. Porter
Pittsburg
New York
Pensacola
Vicksburg Whig
Post Office Department
Journal
le the
Hartford Post
Beecher
Great Britain
London
Sea Side
Deaser
Ming
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