Union or Disunion in War Time, Fremont Journal
The article argues that national questions resolve to Union or Disunion, opposing compromise with rebels and urging wholehearted support for the government. It labels those who oppose the war or seek compromise as traitors or cowards, and declares there is no middle ground. It calls for unity and a firm stance to sustain the Union.
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Mississippi
Thorn
Douglas
Ain
United States
Mass Convention to nominate Union candidates in Sandusky County
A mass meeting is called for Sandusky County voters to unite across party lines and nominate Union candidates for state and county offices. The gathering at Fremont Court House on the List day of August at 10 a.m. aims to preserve the Union and Constitution against perceived traitorous resistance.
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Sandusky County
John L Greene
W Sniler
Bockland
Samuel Short
Gossard
Tillotson
Keeler
John M Kline
John Fiaughar
Eayle James Justice
T Stilwell
Vandercook
King
Henry Sweet Nehemiah
John Koons
James Dougharty
Underhill
P Fasselman
M.A. Ritter
Peter Nolf John Joseph
Jobo Pitman Barnard Poorman
Isaac Knapp
P Poss
White Frederick Fabing
Joseph Hunsinger
Richard Tobin
Isaac Dryfool
Patrick Collj
O'Conner
Leopold Gusd
Wm Kessler
Anspach
Atkin
Gallagher Oscar Ball
I Kelley
Wilson
Geo E Price
M E Rawson ¢l
Pat Cunningham
Samuel Jackman
John England
Martin T Staji
Edgerton
Curtis Ira Smith
H Hinton
Sidney Furgerso
Krebs
Michael McArd Henry
Ickes
David R Koons
Columbus
County Union Convention Calls for Loyal Nominations
A county call lists Democrats and Republicans alike pledging loyalty to the Union and selecting candidates committed to crushing rebellion. It urges broad attendance, warns dissenters, and notes a state Union convention to nominate statewide officers in Columbus. The piece references traitor fears and mentions Sandusky County's four delegates.
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Jovaxar Fora County Union
J. L. Greene
John Moore
Oliver McIntyre
James Justice
A. P. Gossard
Wmn. Kesaler
Mesars
Gundarf
Sandusky
Friends of the Union
Masked Battery Convention Arouses Political Debate
A Colum bun gathering yesterday drew citizens to hear talk on Democratic state contention and Breckinridge plans. Delegates from the Detroitie party led by a few from the Nothing party showcased a platform seen as largely honest but masked by faction. The Piqua Sngwirer and Hamilton Fale oppose Vallandighan and the recent actions of the section Democratic leadership, urging unity of parties amid national tensions.
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Morsheen
Sanderd
Delaware County
Columbun
Yentarday
Ariel
Porton
Breckinridge & Co
Thane
Corfroms
Anit
Thor
Fir
Piqua Sngwirer
Calanbus
Epee Np
Hamilton Fale
Butler County
Vallandighan
Artinn
Demoriey
Peace and War Crisis Echo in Civil War Era Editorial
The piece rails at peace advocates as traitors and praises a hard war stance while denouncing compromise. It attacks Medary Vallandigham Cox Payne Bean Gray Co and Jeff Davis allies as unprincipled politicians seeking ruin. It also discusses Direct Tax Bill coverage and calls for thrift amid economic strain.
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Jos. Davis& Co
Mexico
Union
Lawa
Olio
Medary
Vallnandigham
Cox, Payne, Bean, Gray & Co
Sun
Jeff. Davis
Syel
The Cry of Ponce and the Northern Peace Proposals
A Northern peace movement critiques Jefferson Davis and Confederate independence, arguing any settlement must recognize Southern secession. The piece cites Senator Iverson and Clement Vallandigham, notes a Prattville peace memorial, and reports on Andrew Jackson’s Columbus speech supporting the Union while criticizing the Democratic stance. It also covers a balloon reconnaissance by Prof La Mountain near Hampton, observing Confederate batteries and terrain from mid river.
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Ponce
Tahlon
Diwamion
Southern Confederate School
Pee
Otgnos
Komon Bnt Nolay
Jefferson Davis
Hils
Confederated Congress
Davis Vary
Washington
South
Union
Davis
Virginia
Maryland
District of Columbia
United States Senate
Iverson
Georgia
Congress
Prattaville
New York
Benjamin Wood
Hisunion
Herall
War News on Union Army Strength and Missouri Skirmish
The War News reports the Union army under Gen. McClellan in strong numbers with improved organization under Gen. McDowell. It notes readiness to move toward Memphis and praises Gen. Lyon and Gen. McCulloch after a Missouri clash where Lyon's forces, though victorious, suffered 800 casualties while the enemy lost about 2,000.
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Washington
Hen McClound
New York Tribune
Mayer
Hiela
Dinputy
Anatlittea
McClellan Han
Memphia
Great Battle in Missouri near Springfield Session Report
A detailed Union account of the Springfield area clash on August 10 1862 led by Lyon Siegel and Sturges with 5600 troops against a 21000 strong force including Louisiana Mississippi and Tennessee regiments. Lyon fell in action and Siegel assumed command as heavy casualties and prisoners propagated.
Martial Law Anticipated as Fremont Tightens City Control
In St Louis on August 13, after special trains to the Southwest and calls for reinforcements to Siegel, no Rolla train arrived. U S authorities seized the police office. home guards armed at armories for emergencies. Fremont to declare martial law tomorrow. banks lent 250000. siege guns mounted to cover approaches. Siegel allegedly forced prisoners to remove another gun.
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St. Louis
Southwest Branch
Siegel
Rolla
Springfield
U. S
Home Guards
Ttis
Fremont
Seigel
Skirmish Reports from Western Virginia and Maryland
Grafton Virginia Aug 14 A severe skirmish occurred near Fairmount and Webster road. Captain Dayton with fifty men surprised rebel forces numbering about 200 led by Sheriff Zack Cochrane. After an hour of fierce fighting 21 rebels were killed and the rest fled without loss to the Union side. Maryland Aug 14 near Berlin a night battle left no serious casualties as 25 rebels fired on pickets and town. Estimated rebel strength near Lovotville about 500 cavalry with infantry remain possible along Potomac line. New York Aug 14 Robert Muire Charleston cousin of the British Council at New Orleans arrested aboard the Africa with dispatches for Jeff Davis.
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la Mountain
Fanny
Sewall’s Point
Pig's Point
Newport News
LaMountain
St. Louis
Springfield
Lyon
Fremont
Siegel
Sturges
Colwin
Louisiana
Mississippi
Tennessee
McCulloch
Price
Seigel
Capt. Tolton
Wilson
Crook
Tolten
Guo
Rolla
Home Guards
Tolton
Kanens
Browat
Hoe
Monaber
Springfickd
Aie Sturgis
Oge
Anne
Rolls
Hardee
Springfield Home Guards
Lebanon
Virginia
Grafton
Fairmount and
Webster Road
Webster
Kelly
Dayton
Co. A
4Th Vn
Drewmn
Zack Cochrane
Letcher
Maryland
Sandy Hook
Berlin
Lovotaville
Potomac
Edwards’ Ferry
New York
Robert Muire
Charleston
New Orleans
Africa
Jeff Davis
Reinforcements Probed as Union Holds Seige in Missouri
From St. Louis Aug 14 2600 troops including the Home Guard at Rolla under Col Wyman prepare to act under Fremont while secessionists boast in the streets. Fremont shows energy to hold the city amid crisis and releases prisoners after oath with caution. From Cairo Aug 19 scouts report rebel prisoners armed and that Pillow’s Tennessee forces land at New Madrid and Jeff Thompson plans attack on Cape Girardeau.
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St. Louis
Seiel
Hame Guard
Rolla
Col. Wyman
Lyon
Jeff. Davis
Pillow
Fremont
Aufoty
Cairo
Charleston
Tennessee
New Madrid
Jeff Thompson
Cape Girardeau
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Fremont Journal
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M. Edeldar
Wm Williams John Quinn
W M Stark
John Linebaugh
George Barkhimer
John Parcel
J Youngman
GW Steele
St Clair
A Baldwin
Durfee
OH Fusselman
F Ransonburgh
John Konalor
M Gundoif
T. Shirrer
Tho's
Connor Jacob Shuman
M Binkle
H Burdick
JH Green
Phillias
John Ludwig Peter Kessler
George Gust
S P Meng d
A H
Oviatt
Jas W Wilson
Joseph d
Gideon Hatch J
Downs Geo Bisler
Homer Everett Henry Kenyon
RM Kindler
J Evans
David Grant
J Snyder
Geo Shuman
IE Amedeo
Ludwig
Garvin
Zeigler
Boxil
John Geeseman
McLellan
Stevenson
W Gallagher
JL Greens
JL Rawson
Ben Flintd
Herbster
Henry W
Casey
Hineline
H Williams
Wm Smith
Isaac Mowrer Morris
E Tylor
Alfred
Rossel
Busha Chas
Busha Chas H Krebs
Birchard
AH Miller
Henry Bow
James Carr
R Jackson Samuel Gass
Borggoe
Orson
Greene
Morgan
Betts
Lewis
Dwolle
Jas Hufford
Hiram Vail
Ta Wen
Fie
Burton
Adam Hass
Goo Campbell
Lemons
McGee
Vanness
Stacy John Jacobs
Jackman
D Seam
Alex Walters
Rearick
Augustus H Davis
Inwa
Baltimore
North
H. B. Payne
Democratic Party
J. B. Payne
Ohio
New York Herald
Secersion
Lewite Teureal
Weilsburg
Velleta
Tu Koopa
Ceasion
Journal of Commerce
Jackson
South Carolina
Benater
Representative
Knights of the Golden Circle
Jef Duwi Beauregard
Lal Ene
Lodisville
Jvversal
Cadtonell
Jeff
Beauregard
Cox
Vallandigham
Payne & Co
Doe
the Messenger
Pence
Davin
Uattors
Pelice
Amltories
N. S. Herald
England
Andrew Jackson
Mills House
Hampton Heads
the War News
Missouri
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