Virginia Unionists set new Virginia government plan
The Wheeling Convention approved a reorganization of Virginia's government by a 73 to 4 vote. The plan names Governor Frank H. Pierpont and Lieut. Governor Daniel Palssy with a State Council. It notes the anticipated two U.S. Senators and expects a message urging military organization. Camp Dennison and Camp Obate are discussed as federal-controlled camps. Ohio authorities reject state mismanagement claims. Tennessee Legislature debates civil court bills, military institutions, and school fund distribution amid war.
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Virginia
Wheeling
Eliieona
Vigeleia
Frank H. Pierpont
Daniel Palssy
State Council
Lamb
Paxton
van Winkle
Harrison
Lazar
P. M
Richmond
Govae
Pierpont
United States
Congress
House
Camp Dennison
United States Service
W. 8. Rosecrans
United States Army
McClellan
John H. Dickenson
W. W. Barns
Dickenson
Dennison
War Department
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Michigan
United
Tenneesee
Tennessee
Sion
Montgomery
Common School Fund
What Ohio Has Done, The Cincinnati Gazette Responds
The Cincinnati Gazette defends Ohio against charges of patriotism failure. It details Ohio’s wartime actions including nine three month regiments and three three year regiments in Virginia, three three year regiments at Camp Dennison, eight more at Camp Chris, a full battery armed at state expense, and militia guarding rail lines. It notes Western Virginia’s Convention and Philippi firing as outcomes of Ohio’s support, urging readers to credit Ohio’s efforts rather than sensational journalists.
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Ohio
Cincinnati Gazette
Cincinnati
The
Gazette Uyn
Washington
Virginia
Uanatero
Western Reserve
Western Virginia
Philippi
United States
Indiana
Camp
Chris
Camp Dennison
United States Service
Obiy
Dawier
Wensten
Sinto
New Army Appointments Plan Praised by Scott
Trumbo’s Washington courier reports June 20 that Oven praises the new Army appointments. A commission led by Gen McDowell, Col Franklin, and Col Meigs proposed mixing regular officers with civilian appointees. President, Gen Scott, and War Secretary Cameron approved, with some extra selections from the old army. Second Lieutenants to be chosen from meritorious NCOs and privates to balance regiments.
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Trumno
Washington
Oven
Scott
McDowell
Franklin
Meigs
Secretary of War
Cameron
Astonished Letter From Montgomery Cites Racial Attitudes
A letter from Montgomery Alabama to the London Times describes a large mixed population and racial tensions. It recalls an Italian Spaniard waiter who declared he was a slave, startling observers. The note links these attitudes to social prejudice and a century marked by color.
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Buseell
London Times
Montgomery
Ala
Russellanya
Dave
War News from Washington and Missouri Updates
War dispatches report Gen Scott advancing southward with about 70,000 Union troops near Washington and along the Potomac. Rebel forces obstruct roads to Fairfax and are said to be retreating from Fairfax and Manassas. Reports also note Union patrols capturing rebels near Cheat River and movements into Western Virginia and Missouri with Lyon pursuing Jackson in Arkansas and Missouri.
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Orinvion
Scott Im
Lowe
Hindinponn
Fortress Monroe
Leavenworth
Kiona
Potme
Washington
Tompkinn
Soerita
Paithar
Fairfax
Centerville
Manpom Junction
Scott Ia
Hell
Land
Fortunes Monn
Virginia
Philippi
Mic
Georgia
South Carolina
Tennessee
Porterfield
Ando Ormone
Huttonville
Gov. Wine
Kanawha
Scott
Dennison
Cheat River
Chrisholm
Potomac
F. A. Aiken
Vermont
National Democratic Party
War Department
Lincoln
Col. Stone
Harper's ‘Orry
Pines
Patterson
New York
Post
Washington Dispatch
Long Bridge
Beauregand
Mt. Vernon
Turbulent Civil War Moves In Missouri and Arkansas
Reports detail scattered Confederate loyalists, capture of a key commander, and prisoner Morin as Gen Prica and others move across towns. At Lexington and Boonville secessionists shift stance, while Gen Lyon and Col Sigell eye a southwest route toward the Arkansas frontier with forces gathering at Kansas City and Liberty.
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Crypt Prince
Genera Morin
Morin
Louis
Totton
Syracuse
Poop
Jackson
Florence
Tipton
Poseouse
HH. McCulloch
Ben McCulloch
Prica
Leavenworth
Kansas City
Liberty
Kansas
St. Louie
Lexington
Boonville
Lafayette
Lyon
Col. Sigell
Springfield
Arkansas
Arkansas Borer
Unconditional Union Candidate Ford North Carolina Bid
Col. C. T. Foster arrives from North Carolina as an unconditional Union candidate for Congress in the First District. He defends the Federal Administration in Union speeches at large meetings. Foster predicts a full delegation of unconditional Union members if Federal regiments are stationed locally. He praises Breckinridge opposition and urges loyal North Carolinians to join a brigade to support federal efforts against state treason.
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New York World
North Carolina
Col. C. T. Foster
Congress
Foster
Letter from a Louisiana woman seeking northern safety
A Lancaster Express item recounts a letter from a Louisiana woman planning to move north with her children to avoid secession era dangers. She aims to place an invalid child with a Philadelphia physician and fears slave revolts and violence. Her husband may have joined others facing the conflict.
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Lancaster Express
Louisiana
Philadelphia
Unionists in East Tennessee plan Knoxville convention action
Washington sources say East Tennessee Unionists will imitate Wheeling, repudiate Nashville neutrals, elect a governor, and form a state government while closing the Cumberland Gap Railroad to aid Virginia fighting. Slanghioe Kobole at Edward's Ferry reports a heavy bombardment and many rebels killed or drowned.
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Washington
East Tennessee
Knoxville
Wheeling
Virginia
Nashville
Tennessee
Cumberland Gap
Slanghioe
Edward’s Ferry
Hehington
Edward's Perry
Election Results and Muster Roll for 8th Regiment Company F
Army correspondence from Camp Dennison documents the June 1861 election of officers for Captain George M. Tillotson's Company F, 8th Regiment Ohio Volunteers. It lists Tillotson as captain with 99 votes, M. Fowke as lieutenant with 90, R. Cook as second lieutenant with 75, and J. Conger with 14. A muster roll names five fit soldiers. The Philadelphia Navy Yard report notes brisk activity with keel laying for the Tuscarora, gunboat conversions, and yard strength of about 1100 workers.
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Ragimen
Tilsteot
Tillotaun
M. Fowke
RW. Cook
Ling
F. Krowri Reo
C. V
George M. Tillotwon
Ohie
Gol. Hermine du Puy
United States
George M. Tillotson
Camp Dennison
Return of Goods and Camp News From Volunteers
A Civil War era notice from Captain G. M. Tillotson and letters from Capt. Crowell's company describe returning plunder from a Dennison Nay theft, with reflections on Shelby visit, Camp Chase, and newly named officers. The letter notes measles among men, a deserter incident, and requests the newspaper to mail issues and payment, ending with D. H.
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Camp Ouasy
Horron Jounxat
Capt. Crowell
Cummings
Canp Cummings
Shelby
Christopher Thorn
Friday
Arall
Shelby Independent Company
Mr. Chance
Columbus
Camp Chase
Camp Jackson
Biggerstaff
C. Ladd
Ran Mollduh
D. H. Holcomb
L. Ht. Bowlus
Cyrus Odell
John A. Stump
Howard Carnwa
Wm. Herring
Hubbell
L Clark
Jacob D. Thoman
Diplomatic Dispatches From Mexico May 20 Update
Washington receives official dispatches via our minister in Mexico dated May 20. Corwin arrived in Mexico City May 7 after a long journey and shows improved health. Interior revolutions threaten the government while U S efforts push treaty negotiations toward a more satisfactory accord amid broader global appetites.
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Washington
Mexico
New York Herald
Corwin
Athair
United States
The Impending Compromise and Confederate Plight
A WeW Fork Tribune analysis argues the Union must avoid a peace the Confederacy could call a victory. It describes secret Confederate agents seeking armistice terms in Washington and presses that Washington, Cairo, and Pickens face renewed pressures and supply shortages as Confederate finances collapse and troops rely on drafts.
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Washington
South
Crittenden
Davis
Lincoln
Federa
Treasury
New Orleans
Cairo
Pickens
Alexandria
Arlington
Bank Riot at Milwaukee Strikes Banks and Streets
A riot in Milwaukee Monday morning saw rioters march from the Sixth and Ninth Wards to Mitchells Bank, attacking with stones and bricks. Windows were shattered, valuables taken, and several offices looted, including Allen and McGregon's real estate, with $6000 in books destroyed. Police and Zouaves restored order. about 50 rioters jailed. Injuries reported among bankers and officials. riot sparked by Saturday banknote actions.
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Milwaukee
Enat Water Street
Mitchell's Bank
State Bank
Maautin
Bank of Milwaukee
Allen
Monty Guarda
Corera
Zouaves and Home Guard
Parny
Alex. Mitchell
C. H. Larkin, Jr
Judge Starkweather
Mayor Brown
Mr. Hayden
Ricer
Wisconsin
Effective and Coercive Measures Move in Missouri
Four Fort Leavenworth companies under Captains Sully Stole Powell Gilbert and Lieuts Conrad Hollister exited to set up a Home Guard in St Joseph Missouri. Two ordnance pieces were seized as authorities prepare for peaceful entry or swift victory, asserting government action to protect Union men in Missouri.
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Sully
Stole
Powell
Gilbert
Lions
Bond
Conrad
Hollister
St Joseph
Missouri
Leavenworth
Kansas
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Callao
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Navy Yard
Anderson
Federal Army
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State Journal
Punch
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John A. Gately
McCallan
Louisville Journal
Bowling Green
Arma
Wey
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Pallfax Court House
Prince Williams County
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Qulumbus
Memphis
Teon
St. Louis
Iowa
Col. Bates
Col
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Gen. Lyon
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Fort Pickens
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Houston
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the War News
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Chicago
the Tribune
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Philadelphia Navy Yard
Philadelphia Inquirer
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Neuer
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Jones
William
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Barron Jui¢nware
Planae
G. M. Tillotsox
8Th Regiment
Crowell
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Hale
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