Dallas Herald Advertising Rates and Agent Notices
Public notice outlines rates for new subscriptions and advertisements, penalties for late insertion, and commissions. It lists agents for the Herald across Texas counties including Kaufman, Denton, Ellis, Tarrant, Navarro, and Parker with names such as Swindells Lane, J. W. Jonsen, and others.
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Thama
THE
Dallas Herald
Yrar
News
Mary Ulamene Gale
Geranicm
Swindells & Lane
Agcateet Tee
Heseltay
Teact
Herald
J. W. Jonsen
Johnson County
Parsee
Weatherford
Parker County
D. Jenson
Erg
Galveston
D. Frew
Sherman
Grayton County
A. J. Camp
Ben Palesting
Anderson Co
Tena
Missouri cautions, Lincoln’s reach, and Southern secession views
The piece notes Ned Buntline’s offer to raise a Western Hunters company from New York for Federal service and advises Missouri readers to beware Union forces. It cites The St Louis Republican on Missouri’s troubled status, Lincoln’s policy, and Southward secession momentum with Times and Washington political tensions.
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Ned Buntline
New York
Federal Service
Blackwell's Island
St. Louis
United States
Missouri
Tribute to Texas Senator Wigfall Ends With Praise
The Richmond Examiner reprints a complimentary tribute to L. Wigfall praising his role in the Civil War era. It lauds his swift, dauntless debate and says he outperformed other Southern senators, with a forecast of future influence beyond parliament.
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L. T. Wigfall
Gentlceman
Richmond
Texas
Atesmoan
Davis
Wigtall
Achilles
Dapiger
Iraseibilis
Iacundus
Wigthit
Johnsons
Yessendens
Hales
Senate
Texas Congressional Convention Adopts Adjournment Sine Die
A Texas congressional convention held May 20 1861 under Col MotuF presiding and A Smith chair adjourned sine die after listing county delegations from Harrison Upshur Wood Rusk Dallas Tarzan Parker Palo Pinto and Dallas delegates among others. James A Smith served as president with W J Beanks as secretary.
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Pavias
Col. Mot Uf
Dalmaster
A. Smith
W. J. Sparks
W. IL .Thomas
Harrison
P. Morrah
Lipscomb
B. Hendrick
Wim. Slown
A. W. Crawford
Troop Arrivals and Naval Movements Near Pensacola
Reports from Pensacola describe stormy weather, a large arrival of troops from Georgia and Alabama within 24 hours, and preparations as a naval squadron and several steamers patrol the Gulf. The Mobile blockade and coastal ships are noted, with soldiers transporting ordnance and visiting the Military Aid Society.
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Pensacola
Mobile Adviiser
Corsair
Adams
Old Brown
Santa Rosa
Georgia
Alabama
South
Gulf
Military Aid Society
U. S
East
Mobile
President Davis Visits Pensacola and Warrington Camp
President Davis and Secretary Mallory arrived in Pensacola by night train and visited General Bragg’s camp at Warrington. A thunderous salute greeted their presence as the city buzzed with excitement. Davis and Mallory plan to return to Montgomery tonight. The President appears vigorous but weary from official duties. Cited notes from Captain C. F. Rue describe New York enlistment calm amid hardship and food-seeking volunteers bound for the South.
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Washington
Lincoln
Fort Sumpter
Davis
Pensacola
R. Mallory
Ger. Bragg
Warrington
Mallory
Montgomery
Buena Vista
Blockade Tightens as Niagara Harbor Vessels Halt
The Niagara harbor is closed to incoming ships and outbound vessels are being overhauled. A fleet of eight to ten ships with Commodore is reported to be nearing to enforce a strict coastwide blockade.
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Congestos Brockapen
Charleston
Niagara
Second Tragical Collision In St Louis From Firearm Violence
A violent sequence in St Louis includes a German Home Guard march through Third Street with rifle fire toward spectators. Six men die and several wounded as bullets strike civilians and buildings during the melee. Mayor Taylor calls for calm while authorities investigate the shootings and chastise reckless attacks.
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St. Louis
Winns
Chee Leonie Megat
Third Street
Arsenal
Walnut
Mathews
Jerry Swhtaelan
IL. Glover
Seventh Street
Jeremiah Godfrey
Mr. Cozzens
Charles I. Woodward
Pomeroy & Benton
Ife
Mr. Mathews
James F. Welsh
Wash Street
Michael Davy
O'Fallon
Cass Avenue
John Nelus
Bat
Aline
J.inovin
Market Street
William Cody
New Orleans
Qui John Dix
Taylor
Fifth
Walnut Streets
Army Appointments Highlight Confederate Officers
The Montgomery Advertiser reports D. H. W. Todd of New Orleans and brother in law of Abraham Lincoln is named first lieutenant in the Confederate States Army. Walter R. Bullock of Kentucky, nephew of John C. Breckenridge, is appointed second lieutenant, leaving a law practice to support the Confederate cause.
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England
Theo
Lincoln
Washington
Lord John Russell
House of Commons
Hich
Lord John Russel
United States
Confederate States
Great Britain
Montgomery Advertiser
D. H W. Todd
New Orleans
Abraham Lincoln
Mr. Todd
Walter R. Bullock
Kentucky
John C. Breckenridge
Privateers Grow With Confederate War Off Belize
The New York papers report privateers under the Confederate cause near Belize and the Gulf and Atlantic coasts. The Montgomery Mail notes many privateers now in service, while New York papers discuss Northern ship losses and the impact on American shipping and freight.
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New York
Belize
N. Orleans
Montgomery Mail
New York Xpress
Ile Morth
Saya
Wayans
Niveau
U. S
Morrill
Europe
West Indies
Catholic Press Attacks War Aims and Urges Peace
The New York Freeman's Journal criticizes Catholics for provoking the conflict and calls for speaking out against escalation. It contrasts with the New York Tribune’s push for immediate action, warning that a war of barbarous raids against civilians would invite widespread backlash and urging restraint amid reports of border danger from Pennsylvania towns near Gettysburg and Chambersburg.
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New York Freeman’s Journal
New York Tribune
Virginia
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Chambersburg
Mercersburg
Gettysburg
Maynesburg
Difficult Civil War Queries Raise Federal Balance
The 1861 New York edition contemplates effects of victory for Northern forces under Lincoln on constitutional authority and state relations. It questions how conquered powers would alter federal balance and whether Congress could have averted looming calamities with modest concessions.
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New York
Pato News
Jefferson Davis
Congress
Powder and rifles spark Tennessee news from Memphis Argus
The Memphis Argus reports the Edward Walsh arrived from New Orleans with 250 whole kegs and 650 half kegs of powder for the Governor of Tennessee. A Wise county company named Wise Yankee Catchers seeks permission to enter service with their own rifles, boasting marksman skill.
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Meswouis
Memphis Argus
Edward Walsh
New Orleans
Tennessee
Yaysne Catonens
Wise County
Wise Yankee Catchers
Europe Strains Toward War as Powers Clash
A sweeping forecast of conflict across Europe cites Austria’s 200000 army near the Quadrilateral, France awaiting decisions, and Russia’s waning sympathy after Warsaw. The article warns of looming upheaval from Italy to the Danube and foresees turmoil spreading to the North and South with Garibaldi ill and the Pope near death.
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London
Europe
France
Partis
Austria
Benedek
Italy
Napoleon
House of Hlapsburg
The
Times
Seaitbiacion
Louis Napoleon
Russia
Warsaw
Nicholas
Paris
Alexander the Second
Danube
Prussia
Denmark
Garibaldi
Turin
Rome
Pais
Kinnear
Jee
Virginia Women Rally for Victory and Tennessee Seizure Noted
A Virginia audience hears a rousing vow to fight and endure to defend the Confederacy. The Memphis Avalanche reports Governor Harris of Tennessee ordered seizure of 75000 in bonds and cash held by the Nashville Collector, linked to the Hillman incident at Cairo and government actions.
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Memphis Avalanche
Harris
Tennessee
United States
Nashville
Hillman
Cairo
General Appointment Shifts Command Sea
Maj. William Scarry is named brigadier general replacing Gen. John F. McKinney who becomes judge of the lith district.
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Maj
Wm. Scarry
John F. McKinney
Lith
Missouri Governor Seeks Half Millionfor State Land Interest
The Governor of Missouri has taken five hundred thousand dollars intended for the interest on state lands. He plans to allocate the funds to ongoing state financial matters amid concerns about the use of public money.
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Missouri
Gunpowder from Southern Resources Promoted as War Supply
An editorial extols the potential for local gunpowder production using nitre from caves, copper and iron sulphurets in East Tennessee, willow and charcoal from forests, and notes a Santa Cave enterprise in Jackson County Arkansas by G W Hee, John F Anderson, and John D Borin. It cites The New York Tribune on Texas troops and Northern resistance, praising federal vigor and preparedness.
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Tennessee
G. W. Hee
John F. Anderson
John D. Borin
Santa Cave
Jackson County
Akt
Yaesh Villa
Thyat ii Koerner
U. Ss
Texas
New Yorl Tribune
Oakes
Twiga
Norfolk
Lynchburg
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London Times
C. F. Rue
Norfolk Herald
Hieneral Robert Kh. Lee
New York Express
Gen. Lee
Robert B Loo
Col. Lee
Col. Tee
Army of Virginia
West Point
Engineer Corps
Henry Lee
Custis
Arligton
Lee
Scott
Custis Leo
Col
Leo
United States Military Academy
Kansas
Houston
Newans
Milam County
Ilo
Ten McCennoun
Lane
Arkansas
Fort Sming
Red River
Nations
Tesus
Ita
North West
Plains of
North Western
South Western
Waco South West
Wendell Phillips
New England
Anid
Abrahim Lincoln
Fort Sumter
South Carolina
Puronvsunds Granunes
New York City
Northwestern
Abolition States
California
Slave States
Shere
Cullen
Tlouse of Commons
Acteon
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