Arrest of Major General Butler and war updates at Fortress Monroe
Detained without a pass and later released after identity check Major General Butler’s actions reflect firm aims to use lawful measures against the enemy. Reports from Fort Monroe and Manassas describe enemy mines near roads to the camps, Beauregard and Johnston occupying Manassas houses, Prince Napoleon en route to Niagara, and a spy captured near the NY 25th camp. Muster officers ordered to disband deception schemes. liquor shipments halted at Long Bridge. Highlighted are vivid war scenes from Rhode Island and Missouri, plus patrols near Alexandria and Arlington with two picket guards shot by rebels.
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Elis
Fortress Monroe
Long Bridge
Beauregard
Johnston
Manassas
St. Louis
Lyon
Alexandria
Arlington
Advance to Richmond and Union gains in Civil War updates
The President approved bills including wartime measures and a modest $2 per month pay increase for volunteers and regular soldiers. Gen McClellan is to receive expanded powers, while Major General Wool is pressed for active field service. Reports note heavy losses for Beauregard, reinforced pushes toward Harper's Ferry, and fears of an imminent Maryland invasion. Colonel Cameron’s death creates a vacancy in the 70th New York Regiment.
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Beauregard
Harper’s Ferry
Banks
Washington
Gol Slocum
McCellan
Righmond
Baltimore Sun
Richmond
Virginia
McClellan
Prince Napoleon
Sec’y Seward
Mt. Vernon
Butler
Fortress Monroe
Wool
McKeon
Bullard
McCoy
New York
Troy
Potomac
Maryland
Battle Report From Missouri Engages 2000 Troops
A Monday clash in Missouri involved about 1000 men on each side. The enemy was repulsed with 14 killed and unknown other casualties. The report, attributed to Ep, notes a fierce engagement and a clear tactical victory for the defending force.
A Patriotic Lady Taking Charge of Farm Work
Mrs R Madigan of near Marshall hauls and sells hay while husband serves in the artillery. She took his place in farming and management, an example for women in wartime. Carmel Democrat notes the scene as July 26.
Fifteen men join Sharpshooters in Wisconsin
News notes report fifteen men contending for admission at Madison into Wisconsin Sharpshooters, all accepted. A Wisconsin thunderstorm near Weyauwega kills one man named Sage and knocks another unconscious but revives soon. A veteran quip from La Crosse Demander about readers reacting to content. At Big Point, Harriet Lane fire causes a tent to be pierced and a pine sapling split, prompting a soldier to joke Ole Abe has returned to rail-splitting.
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Madison
la Crosse Dera
Sage
Weyauwega
Wis
la Crosse
Sovne
Dax
la Crosse Dem
Big Point
Harriet Lane
Ole Abe
Norfolk
The Most Prevalent Fault of a Woman in Marriage
A moral meditation condemns a woman who marries one man while loving another as a grievous sin against delicacy and truth. It argues such deception wounds the betrayed partner, corrupts home life, and yields a life of weariness and unrewarded devotion.
Telegraphed cordage method tested by Engineer Rogers
Engineer Rogers of New York recently applied his insulated telegraphic cordage for field use along the Potomac Virginia side. The setup operated with great speed and reliability, running reefs on the ground and spanning streams through woods for instant deployment. Lines were tested yesterday with promising results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hengineer Rogers
New York
Virginia
Potomac
Beauregard’s Prisoner Oath Refused by Most
The text notes Beauregard offers to discharge prisoners if they pledge not to bear arms again. Most refuse the oath, keeping prisoners detained. It also discusses a Rogers telegraph cordage connected to McDowell’s headquarters and forward camps, praised for robustness and operation under varied conditions.
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McDowell
War Department
Louis Napoleon
Beauregard
Trempealeau County Agricultural Society Meeting Adjourned
An adjourned meeting of the Executive Committee will be held at the secretary’s office on Tuesday August 27 at 4 PM to arrange extensive preparations for the coming fair. The notice urges full attendance to compete with other counties at state fairs. By order G Y Freeman secretary.
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Trempealeau Co. Agricultural Society
Trempeuwleau
G.Y. Freeman
Proclamation of Haying and Harvesting Tools on Hand
The notice states a large assortment of haying and harvesting tools on hand for sale or use. It notes available equipment and invites interest from potential buyers or users in the community.
From La Chosse to Sumner and Auk Ovor A Year
A concise notice documents travel or transfer between La Chosse Sumner and Auk over a one year period. The fragmentary record hints at movements or transitions involving locations and time, without detailing motives or recipients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LA Chosse
Sumner
AUK
Probate Administrators Notice in Trempealeau Wisconsin
In the estate of Garrett G Shufeldt the administrator announces a public sale of the south east quarter of Section 1 in Township 18 north, Range 9 west. The sale takes place at Gatesville County House on August 29, 1831, at 2 PM, per an order of the Trempealeau County Court.
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Garrett G.shufeldt
Jone
County Court
Eat County
Anguat
Gatesville
Trempealeau
Wisconsin
Townahip Highteen
Kunio
Timsand
Sele
W.r.tattersall
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Washingtom
Niagara
Prairies
N.Y
Leesburg
Capt
Seymon
Fort Sumter
Guiter
Rhode Island
Tam
Georgia
Gov. Stevens
Washington Territory
70Th
New York (Scotch) Regiment
James D. Cameron
Agricultural Motice
Morgan
Sparta
R. A. Odelh
Transcript
Galesville
R. A
Lake’s Pony Express
du Probate
la Crugie County
Sowa
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