General Scott under scrutiny in 1861 public critique
Correapordenge August 3 notes ongoing debates over Gen. Scott's abilities and leadership in the current crisis. The writer argues Scott remains a great military mind but needs trusted subordinates and clear policy execution. Critiques Bull Run missteps, praises Wool, and questions Fremont's absence, citing prospects of Manassas Junction and potential war costs. The piece contrasts presidential policy with cabinet autonomy and stresses need for decisive, capable leadership.
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Wasumncroy
Scott
Gen. Scott
McClellan
General Wool
Troy
Gen. Wool
New York
Patterson
Manaasas Junction
Wool
Gov. Seward
Chase
Seward
Chase Presi
Defeat at Washington prompts calls for McClellan and Scott guidance
The piece argues Gen. McClellan should lead with Gen. Scott as adviser, praising a Napoleon-like commander who can ensure subordinates do their duty. It cites fear, panic, and missteps among officers, contending the defeat stemmed from cowardice and poor provisioning, while forecasting fortifications and renewed action.
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Waal
McClelan
Scott
Washington
McClellan
Gen. Scott
Napoleon
Ierf
Scoot
Banks
Patterson
Freemont
Lyon
Siegel
Miuch
Congress
N. S
Wisconsin War News and Cabinet Deliberations noted
The piece reports on Cabinet hesitation regarding Scott's policy and pressure from editors, plus wartime dispatches. It highlights the 2nd Wisconsin Regiment's exploits, officers' respect, and injuries including Bob Burns, C C Bushee, Myron Gardner, and Geo A Beck, with La Crosse connections.
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Ignation
Scott
Scotts
Raymond
Congress
Senate
Jas. W. Forney
Cameron
Napoleon
2Nd Wisconsin Regiment
Sheen
Washington
Wisconsin
la Crosse
Colwell
Bob
Burns
C. C. Bushee
Rep
Myron Gardner
Trempoalesa Co
Bushee
Geo. A. Beck
Coxtra Band of War and neutral ships contraband list
By treaties of the United States with many nations goods contraband of war on a neutral ship may be seized if found for an enemy. The list includes arms and ammunition armor cavalry equipment and weapons made for war and provisions to besieged or blockaded places. Wisconsin Parker contains a quip about a lazy man and bread contrasted with an industrious one.
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Coxtra
United States
France
Great Britain
Sweden
Spain
Prussia
Netherlands
Brazil
Central America
Mexico
Chile
Ecuador
Peru
Venezuela
New Grenada
The
Two Sicilies
Wisconsin Parker
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Washington Correspondence
Bull’s Run
Bass-Wood—Cornstalk
McDowell
Schenck
Tyler
Col. Coon
Peck
Hentzleman
Sherman
Davis
Bosutregard
Fremont
Fromont
Manissas
Alma
Meshaz
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