Proclamation Establishing Martial Law in Missouri 1861
General Fremont announces martial law across Missouri due to disorder and violence. The army lines extend from Leavenworth through Jefferson City, Rolla, and Tremonton to Cape Girardeau. Armed individuals within lines face court martial and possible execution. property of enemies is seized and slaves may be freed. Civil courts remain available where possible.
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Departmount
St. Louis
Crimea
Nrme
Missouri
Leavenworth
Jefferson City
Rolla
Trenton
Cape Girardeau
Mississippi River
United States
La Crosse Artillery Company Seeks Camp Move
In La Crosse Wisconsin on September 10 1861 correspondence notes the La Crosse Artillery Company plans to leave to Camp Utley Racine as citizens push to quarter them locally. The company roster lists 164 men with diverse trades from lumbermen to ministers and a printer. The piece also mentions Dan Rice and a Kangaroo stunt and describes camp life and expectations ahead.
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la Crosss
Wis
Dan Rice
la Crosse
Galesville
Camp Utley
Racine
Captain Baker Deploys Company for Madison Departure
A Civil War letter notes Captain Baker plans to move his company to Madison in a few days. Lieutenant Otis from Missouri arrives to recruit Sharp Shooters. The writer urges nationwide recruitment to quickly quell the rebellion and hopes for a million men marching by December to subdue rebels in the North and South.
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Baker
Madison
Lieut
Otis
N. W
U. S
Whitehall: New town rising at Trempealeau junction
Tomax Eprros reports on the Trempealeau valley plan for a market and river port at Whitehall. Citizens seek to remove river obstructions to allow 15 to 80 ton boats, with a three person committee to study feasibility and potential chartered company to fund channel clearance. An early grist mill and store construction are under way.
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Tomax Eprros
Transcrirt
Trempealeau
Trempesleau River
Mississippi
Whitehall
Pigeon Creek
Trempealesu Ag
Knudson
Messrs
Wing & George
Pigeon
Valley farming growth boosts regional markets
The valleys of Creek and Pleasant Valleys rapidly settle with fertile land and near markets, with Whitehall as the closest trading center for most areas. The note expresses support for efforts advancing local improvement and development.
Republican State Convention at Madison Capitol
The Republican State Central Committee announces a convention at the Madison Capitol at 12 o clock M on Wednesday September 25 to nominate state officers. Each assembly district has two delegates. primaries should be held by September 14 and district committees issue early calls to notify voters and reflect their wishes. August 12 1864.
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Madison
Assembly
County Republican Meeting Calls for Delegates and School Supervisor
The Trempealeau Representative reports a proposed Republican main meeting at the Court House in Galesville on Tuesday September 17 at 2 PM. The gathering would elect Republican delegates to the State Convention, choose delegates to a district Senatorial convention, nominate a candidate for County Superintendent of Schools, and call for a full turnout.
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Court House
Galesyville
Buffalo
Trempealeau
Pepi
Assembly District Convention Delegates Set for September 17
An Assembly District Convention for Trempealeau Buffalo and Pepin counties will meet at the Court House in Galesville on Tuesday September 17 at 4 PM. Buffalo holds 4 delegates Trempealeau 4 Pepin 3.
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Trempealeau
Buffalo
Pepin
Court House
Galesville
Trempeuleau
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J. C. Freemont
Republican State Central
Assembly District Convention
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