Desperate Rebel Officer Paroled To Fight Elsewhere
A Union officer secured parole to visit his ill wife and return home. He then allegedly commanded the defense at a bridge and fled the field with his party, later hiding among the rebels after surrender by night. Reports say Col Maguffin arranged his parole and he fled before surrender, inspiring calls for punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col Davis
Ile
Col Maguffin
Seuts Messonger
Bedalia
Cen
Pope
Gan
Pakeek
Indignation Meeting in Liverpool Over British Flag Outrage
The London Times reports a crowded Liverpool meeting denouncing the seizure of British mail steamer passengers by an American ship of war. A placard announced a public gathering at Corton Substant. The chair read a resolution urging the government to vindicate the British flag’s dignity, while debate questioned international law. Minor speakers urged postponement. Authorities considered warrants for Nashville searches but refused to interfere.
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Hansa
London Times
Liverpool
Corton Substant
Tames Spence
Neural
John Campbell
Lowe
Mr. Campbell
Campbell
al- Thost
Nelson
Nashville
Furvey Burch
Lord Lussell
Adams
Trent dispatches and British reactions dominate London notices
Reports from London and New York detail rebel dispatches reaching Southampton and London, with ships like the Melbourne and Orpheus slated for arms shipments to Halifax and potential foreign service for the Warrior. Letters from Bright and Gen Scott discuss reparations and peace, while Britain tightens export bans on arms and food amid rising wheat and flour prices. Civil and military authorities in Washington prepare for possible collisions while maintaining cautious diplomacy.
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San Jacinto
Southampton
London
Nashville
London Times
England
Trent
Great Britain
Washington
New York
Kingland
Melbourne
Halifax
Orpheus
Warrior
Bright
America
North
Richard Cabden
Pacific
Gen. Scott
Lincoln orders pursuit of fugitives from labor in Washington
From the Secretary of State to Major General George B. McClellan dated August 1861 requests action regarding persons claimed to be held to service in Virginia and employed against the United States who escape to the enemy lines and enter Washington. It notes potential arrest by city police on color-based presumptions under the Confederate law and cites the August 6 1861 act to confiscate property.
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United States
City of
Washington
District of Columbia
Wriuntam TL. Sinyann
Wasureton
Duc
George B. MacClellan
Virginia
Army of the
Congress
Notice to creditors to settle accounts with Br Owens
Retire to creditors all persons indebted to Br Owens of Ga rs ville by note book or otherwise are urged to call and settle financial affairs immediately. All accounts must be settled by the start of 1862. Dec 26 1861.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BR. A.owens
Gatrsvilee
Sabbath School Festival in Galesville Jan 1862
The Galesville Sabbath School plans a January 1 1862 festival at the Court House starting 11 AM to 9 PM with Rev J Prothingham and Rev J L Parker delivering addresses, singing and instrumental music, followed by a dinner. A table committee chaired by Mrs Garris and Miss Frama Clark includes Franklin Gilbert and A J Davis among others. Superintendent A J Davis urges citizen participation for a profitable event for parents and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galesville
Court House
J. Prothingham
J. L. Parker
Schcol
Canvass Results For Assembly Seat In Jackson And Clark
The official canvass shows Carl C. Pope leading with 788 votes, Nathan Cadwell 64, and J B Crossett 2. Pope’s total majority is 7342 in the Jackson County Banner report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ormoran Canvits von Acermany
Jackson and
Clark
Carl C. Pope
Nathan Cadwell
J.B. Crossett
Pope
Jackson Co
Senator Wilson Bill Abolishes Slavery in DC
The bill abolishing slavery in the District of Columbia advances with one million dollars allotted to compensate loyal owners. It gains support from high army officers and influential congressional members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
District of Columbia
Congress
Trempealeau County Agricultural Society meeting report omitted this week
Omission of the Trempealeau County Agricultural Society annual meeting report is noted and will appear in the next issue. The brief item acknowledges an accidental omission and promises completion in the following edition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Trempealeau Co. Agricultural Society
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State Department
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Rater
Europe
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Garris
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R.wyman
J. O. French
Perkins
FL Harris
Frama Clark
C O van Slyke
Addin Marsh
Celina Buon
A. Whittcomb
A. Parker
Martha Gales
Jennie Gilbert Tiettae Silinshendl
Umntlemen
Franklin Gilbert
A.J. Davis
Wyman
A. A. Arnold
R. A. Odell
Barnard Ibis
A. J. Davis
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