Deserter's Flight and Rebel Atrocities Narrated
A Confederate deserter testifies he left Batonville Arkansas to seek Federal protection from barbarous rebel policies toward Union families in the West. He sought surrender to Federal authorities, favored justice over guerrilla warfare, and noted his disillusion with the Southern cause. He fears punishment for desertion, but expresses willingness to join free states if released.
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Boole
Himelf
Rolin
Hoe
Gallup
Sudan
Kantucky
Western Department
Rolla
Louisville
Free States
Glonce Panthinor
Lost Crook of Water Hidden by Cossacks Unearthed
In Cony a crook of fresh water was hidden by a frightened woman to keep it from Cossacks. Workmen later found a long-buried pot containing a white, rotten butter. Exposure to air gave it a rank taste after forty eight years. An Empreror sent a French admiral a decorative order.
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Toscumbia
Ala
Eduert
Missouri Democrat
Ascumbia
John G. Shine
Srenson
John
F. C. Vireo
Winsor
Hentsens
Wilson
Shine
Forres
Cony
Rumor of Sigel and McDowell duel near Warrenton
A disputed telegraphed report claims General Sigel shot General McDowell during the Warrenton battle after McDowell waved a white handkerchief signaling. An eyewitness letter and army rumors suggest distrust in McDowell and pressure to relieve him from command amid questions of loyalty and conduct.
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Sigel
McDowell
Warrenton
Sigel Observin Ad
J—d Datechman
Rginia
Rochester Democrat
Generals Sigel Banks and Burnside Win Popular Support
News from Washington notes public esteem for Generals Sigel Banks and Burnside. Civilians greet them warmly on visits, crowds surround their movements, and locals insist on calling them by their given names rather than formal ranks.
Chicago speech by Geo Turehin on slavery and secession
A fragmented excerpt shows Geo Turehin discussing slavery, his stance on offensive action against pro slavery forces, and mentions of a hoped commission making him Brigadier General. He references Madame Tureb and secession runs through Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Alabama with hostile views toward Union officers and suspected treasonous plans.
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Chicago
Jan
Doc Carlos Buell
Madame Tureb
Missouri
Kentucky
Tennessee
Alabama
Acre
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Fremont, Ohio
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Eliewate
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