Catholic Church Refutes Election Corruption Allegations
Fremont church trustees deny An Irish Catholic’s claims that candidate Ball sought Catholic votes. They state Ball and his wife visited his father's home near town on the Sabbath in question and did not attend St. Ann’s Church, calling the allegations false and labeling the accuser a government swindler.
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Bart
Sycee
Bane
Bean
Fremont
Ball
Nuch
Timothy Quilter
James Brown
Thomas Fitzmaurice
Daniel McEnary
Counecilmen
St. Ann's Church
Afernoon
M. P. Bean
Letter From Capt Bartlett Bartlett Dexsier Clarifies Ball Case
Capt Bartlett Dexsier writes Sept 17 defending Mr Oxcar Ball against graft claims. He asserts the Messenger’s charges about Ball were misleading and notes Judge Bell received support instead, urging publication of his corrected account and fairness toward Ball.
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Sandodky Democrat
Bartlett Cywr Dexsier
12Th Met
Oxcar Ball
Bell
Havere Foundation
Mr. J
Judge Bell
Negand
Blinn
Ballow
J. KO Bartlett
What Falsehood Comes Next in Political Feud
A local column accuses Charles Powers of vote buying and treachery against Union candidates, naming opponents and “other fellows” who supposedly pressed him to favor a rebel compromise. It praises Alonzo Thorpe, warns voters against Powers, and reports rumors of speeches by Jowett and Todseho as well as a tall private recruit in Chisago.
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Charles Powers
Tam
Daneyson
Dean
Engler
Botefuy
Willmer
Powers
Bean
Alonzo Thorpe
Bird Powers
Ohio
Affidavits Stir Up An Election Row In Sandusky County
The Messenger accuses union ticket opponents of using affidavits to ruin candidate Oscar Rane and describes claims about forged ballots. It asserts Ball would not vote Democratic and cites Dougherty and others who allegedly saw the ballot. The piece defends auditor candidate Thull and urges voters to reject the disunion ticket and the Messenger’s tactics.
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Mogle
Bouth
South
Ohio
New York
Washington
Beauregard
Ca 2
Union Party
Theo Hy
Mensenger
Oscar Rane
O. H. Pusseleonn
Ball
Steuber
Hooke
Keefer
Fosselian
Funseltram Hireself
Mrsenger
Fremont
Pueselman
Tall
Thull
Tuckerman
Lim
Messenger
Union
Lincoln defended as honest by supporters amid secessionist press
The excerpt argues Lincoln remains trustworthy and capable of upholding the constitution and restoring peace, while criticizing the Messenger editor as a traitor. It questions whether Lincoln is becoming a scoundrel and calls on secession papers to avoid driving him to ruin.
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Lincoln
Bean
Mr. Lincoln
Mr. Bean
Anying
the Messenger
Abraham Lincoln
Damm
Kelley Nominated for State Senate at Clyde Convention
The Clyde convention on the 19th nominated Jon Kelley of Ottawa county for the State Senate amid a spirited contest. Kelley, a Danbury township farmer, is praised as intelligent and reliable and a safe choice for Union supporters.
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Clyde
Jon Kelley
Oltawa County
State Senate
Kelley
Danbury Township
Senate
Register
Atosto Tuonis
Sandusky County
Judicial nominations reflect Union support in Clyde
The Toledo Blade notes nominess Tavion and Greene for judicial posts at Clyde. Tavion, renominated for five years, is praised for public service under a second term. Greene, an elder Sandusky county lawyer, is cited for influence, trust, and Union loyalty since the Civil War. The piece urges Union voters to back the ticket headed by Col Tow for Governor Gesuwe Bas and Seas Uhleddie.
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Toledo Blade
Clyde
J Tavion
Greene
Sandusky County
Sumer
Col
Gesuwe
Bas
Y Seas
Union ticket urged in Sandusky county politics
The Union ticket is promoted as the loyal choice with calls to rally support from true Union Democrats and several papers. It accuses the Democratic Union slate of treasonous aims, links the opposing paper support to secession, and pledges steadfast Unionism now and forever.
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Democratic Union
Watranpionam
Mepany
Dayton Empire
The
Cincinnati Enquirer
the Messenger
Union
Ton
Dorszy
Cleveland Plain Dealer
State Capital Fact
Toledo Herald and Times
Ohio
Bandysky County
O. Ball
Dr. Ferguson
Tyed
Ean
Ob. Dei
Slander and Party Slates in Sandusky County
The Messenger questions Mr Ball’s church attendance and alleges ballot tampering but publishes denials from St Anns parish council. A forged affidavit by Fusselman is claimed botched and inconclusive, with Ball and Dougherty voting straight Democratic tickets. Union supporters denounce slander and rally behind the Union ticket.
Military updates from Virginia and Washington fronts
Washington reports describe earthworks at Mason's Hill near Manson's Hill commanding the Columbia Turnpike and prisoner welfare concerns from Richmond. Notes include troop estimates around Arlington Heights, secession plots in Maryland, Patterson’s Virginia campaign cost, and Fremont and Kentucky developments. A reconnaissance by Gen. Smith near Lewinsville yielded forage and combat with rebel forces near Falls Church.
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Washington
Manson's Fold
Richmond
Manassas
Arlington Heights
Maryland
Patterson
Virginia
Fremont
Price
McCulloch
Kentucky
Potomac
Munson's Hill
Alexworth
Gen. Smith
Chain Bridge
Lewinsville
Fall's Church
Griffin
Mot
Malls Church
Col. Stewart
Surrender of Mulligan and Lexington Battle Report
Special dispatches report Col Mulligan and his Lexington command surrender to Gen Price on Friday after a siege from Monday, with Union losses around 800 killed and 600 wounded while Rebel losses run higher. Town volunteers and 4,000 rebels clashed at Blue Mills with 700 to 800 captured and 260 killed.
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Hebel
Chicago
Times
Quincy
Hannibal and St. Joseph
Bt. Joseph
Mulligan
Lexington
Price
Third Regiment Town
Mufigan
Blue Mills
Lane
Pursnit
Lowa
St. Louis
Prentins
Colonelulligan
Home Guards
Beerg
Pate
Henry Bradburn
Surrender of Mulligan Forces at Fort Union Rift
A Civil War siege details Mulligan’s surrender after Rebels surrounded the fort cut water supply and seized gold from the camp. Rebel losses estimated around 800 to 1,000 while Mulligan’s strength and the outcome shift with McCulloch’s reported march to join Price.
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Mulligan
Col M
Gen. Price
Federa
Col. Mulligan
McCulloch
Price
Kentucky declares defense as Confederate threat looms
In Louisville on Sept 21 a proclamation proclaims defense of Kentucky against invaders. Gov Magoffin orders Gen Critttenden to muster militia. Brig. Gen. Hamilton Pope summons Ward mobilization. Reports say 7–8 thousand Confederate troops and 21 cannon arrived at Bowling Green and moves toward Green River.
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Kentucky
Louisville
Nearventaxs
Hostil
Robert Anderson
Magoffin
Thomas T. Crittenden
Gen. Crittenden
Hamilton Pope
Home Guard
Bowling Green
Roger W. Hanson
Green River
Kentucky Rebels and Union Troops Move Across Ohio Camps
From Columbus and Morehead Ohio reports detail detachment movements of the 19th U.S. Infantry toward Fort La Fayette and Col. Gibson’s 49th Infantry ordered from Camp Dennison. Prisoners reach Camp Chase as regiments arm for service in Ohio with many regiments readied for deployment. Arrests in Indianapolis target ex Governor Morehead and a New Orleans editor on treason charges.
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Columbus
Coomore
Kentucky
Morehead
Durett
Barr
U.S. Infantry
Fort Lanyette
Ohio
Steadman
Norton
Sills
Vandever
McConnell
Whittlewey
Bradley
Wilson
Enfield
Greenwood
Py Tsenath
First
Ohio Cavalry
Col
Ransom
Camp Chase
Bu P
Mentin
Macbek
Tadianapolis
Martin Schuerter
New Orleans
Roubee Mrrefly
the Courier
Ville
Fort
Lafaapester
War Department
Missouri State Convention Call Issued for October Assembly
Governor Gamble calls the Missouri State Convention to meet at Merchants Hall in St. Louis on October 10 to adopt measures for the welfare of the state. Signed at Jefferson City, September 21, 1861, by H. R. Gamble with M. Oxtven as secretary.
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Jefferson
Jacuien Vilen
Hamilton Rt
Gamble
Missouri
Merchastile Hall
St. Louis
Jefferson City
A. D
H. R. Gamble
M. Oxtven
Skirmishes in Missouri and Kansas Part of Civil War Moves
Reports from Trenton Missouri and Kansas City describe Union and Confederate forces engaging near Black River and Blue Mills Landing. In Missouri three Todinna Cavalry columns clashed with Talbot’s secessionists leaving five rebels dead and many captured. horses and arms seized. In Kansas City Col Smith led 1500 Federal troops against 3000 rebels crossing the river, routing them with 150 to 200 killed and 12 prisoners. Union casualties 50 killed and 26 wounded.
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Missouri
Trenton
Black River
Hare
Todinna
Wader Ma Avill
Ben. Talbot
Tater
Kanaas City
Smith
Blue Mills
Rebels Pressure Kentucky Pickets and Civil War Moves
From Kentucky near Columbus, a Rebel column of 50 to 60 cavalry attacked Tawa 7th pickets at Elliott's Mills. The Low a boys fired, killing or wounding several. rebels fled leaving four horses. Rumors place rebels across to Belmont and Blandinsville. Gen Buckner reportedly seized Owensboro on the Ohio. The Pony Express reports California dates and partial state election results: Stanford 49,000. Govness 20,500. McConnel 19,400. Ship Henry Brigham seized valued at $30,000. Benefactor cargo seized.
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Kentucky
Chiro
Tawa
Elliott's Mills
Columbus
Lowa
Belmont
Blandinsville
Buckner
Owensboro
Ohio River
Uewh
California
Outer Station
Pony Express
San Francisco
Stanford
Govness
Union Democrat
McConnel
Breckinridge Democrat
U.S Marshal
Henry Brigham
Chaos of Civil War Reports From Multiple Fronts
Telegraphed dispatches from Sept. reveal Pony Express updates from California and Panama treasurer figures, while election returns show Stanford leading in a close race. Washington notes 10,000 more troops ready, Gen Reynolds driving rebels at Cheat Mountain, and skirmishes near Romney and Point of Rocks with mixed Federal losses. Reports from Missouri and Virginia describe rebel advances, Prentiss’s command, and cavalry actions around Petersburg and Fort Fyndletons.
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Callifornia
San Francisco
Panama
Stanford
Assembly
Senate
Washington
Indianapolia
Morton
Col. Wood
Louisville
Home Guards
Reynolds
Cheat Mountain
Prom Point of Rocks
Point of Rocks
Col. Geary
Virginia
Potomac
Cotoohin
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Union County Ticket
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A. ¥. Gallagher
Suresyor
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H. W. Winslow
N. Hk. Caldwell
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P. Beatgrand
Oct. Ltd
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David ‘Tod
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Tennessee
Woodville
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Mr. Powers
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David Tod
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Stara and Stripes
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