Des Moines Dem leaders blamed for treasonous stance
The Linn County Register criticizes the Iowa Democratic Party for aligning with Rebels, predicts political decline after Des Moines resolutions, and urges readers to understand Molt of Kentucky’s speech. It argues direct taxation will fund the war and debt, suggesting Buchanan’s party bears the cost.
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Joferren
Max
Josera Uort
Dusephs Molt
Kentucky
Tolt
Iowa
State bonds appeal amid market failure and war funds crisis
Governor Kirkwood urges citizens to buy 400000 in Iown War Bonds at 92 percent, citing market failure and need to protect state credit. Bonds available in 1000 500 100 denominations with drafts accepted on State Bank. Vermont Democrats nominate Paul Dillingham for Governor and Stephen Thomas for Lieutenant Governor with changes from last year. A Sugary Grove camp meeting in July invites ministers and neighbors. Washington dispatch notes Warren leaves Tribune post for a military command.
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New York
Kirkewood
Como
State Bank
Kirkwood
Zribiune
Quanr-Muering
Sugary Grove
Mt Vernon
Cedar Rapids
Gome
Vermont
Paul Dillingham
Waterbury
Stephen Thomas
West Fairlea
James P. Thornton
Montpelier
Saxe
Dillingham
Smaill
Marion Guards Visit Reveals Soldier Life At Camp
A visitor records a July 23 stop at Marion Light Guards in the fair grounds. Captain Gray’s Company A demonstrates drill while cooks prepare beef and beans, and soldiers share letters, reading material, and a banjo, with praise for their discipline and camaraderie.
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Marion
Gray
Lients
Caldwell
Larland
Orederry Palmer
Marion Boys
Cedar Rapids
Federal Victories Report From Southwest Missouri Skirmish
Colonel Weir reports a skirmish near Harringtonville Missouri on the night of the 25th with 800 mounted rebels. Captain Williams and Aftynen killed six rebels, five of his men wounded. Federal troops under Major Van Horn occupied Harringtonville the next day and raised the Stars and Stripes. A patrol at Paxsyth later dispersed 150 rebels and seized town supplies valued at 18 000 to 20 000 dollars.
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Kansas City
Col
Weir
U.S
Harvisonville
Williams
Aftynen
van Horn
Harrigonville
Paxsyth, Tasty Co
Sweeney
Springfield
Court House
Through Connections to Baltimore Hoped Despite Wider War
The Baltimore and Ohio railroad aims to stay in good order between Wheeling and Cumberland and make through connections to Baltimore this month unless larger trouble arises from the enemy at Largeate Ferry on the upper Potomac. Bridges are being replaced by sections. Prisoners captured in Western Virginia are to be sent to Columbus Ohio, with a prison-house under construction at Gump Chase. The Charleston Savannah Mobile and New Orleans journals plan to raise prices by about thirty percent. Cal. Crittenden's regiment reached Indianapolis and anticipates reenlistment. Governor Morton spoke on reenlistment, and ex Governor Baker was appointed Adjutant General. The New York Tribune notes another infantry regiment added. a Rochester merchant error in balance led to a chase and correction. Parson Brownlow defends press rights. An elderly man in Hampshire County was jailed, then received fees paid to his minor children as witnesses.
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Wheeling
Cumberland
Largate Rerry
Upper
Potomac
Baltimore
Tara Western Vinoixya Dprisoners
Secretary of War
McClellan
Dennison
Vederal
Virginia
Columbus
Ohio
Inego
Gump Chase
Charleston
Savanah
Mobile
New Orleans
Cal. Crittenden’s
Indianapolis
Colburn
Col. Crittenden
Morton
New York Tribune
Wall
Rochester
Irish Brigade in Action Rout Rebels at Hickory Hill Mo
A detachment of the Irish Brigade under Colonel Mulligan with 250 infantry and 40 cavalry routed 350 rebels at Hickory Hill. Two rebel captains were captured and stores and horses seized. Mulligan pursues toward Spring Garden where 500 rebels are said entrenched in a church. The brigade men are eager for another engagement.
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Hickory Hii, Mo
Jefrenson City
Mulligan
Hickory Hill
Spring Garden
Courage Displayed by a Civilian at the Battle of Bull Run
Detroit resident Captain E B Ward showed notable bravery at Manassas retreat he picked up a fallen musket fired on the enemy eight times and kept his poise while aiding a wounded soldier. The note contrasts Ward with others who fled to Washington including West Point graduate Mihoundee Sentinel.
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E. B. Ward
Detroit
Manassas
Ward
Washington
Mihoundee Sentinel
Orlando B. Wilcox
Bull's Run
West Point
Michigan
Marion Light Artillery organizes new military company
Marion hosts a newly formed Marion Light Artillery with about 60 members on Saturday last. Officers elected include Captain A B Demos and Lieutenants Dean Onrante and G M Phannen, with N Bixay as orderly sergeant and W W Gray as 2nd sergeant.
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A. B. Demos
Dean Onrante
G.M. Phannen
N. Bixay
J. A Vat
W. W. Gray
Wm. A. Scorr
A. P. Houston
J. M. Wiripass
J. M. Wisutass
Outrage After Free the St Joseth Hanging Report
Rebels exact brutal retaliation after the hanging of Capt. Benjaman Sharp and Lient Iager near Martinsborg on the Nept Missouri Railroad. Col. Smith's men shot four Danville citizens including Granville Nunley and Robert Lorris, and two near Mexico were killed as pursuit closed in.
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Benjaman Sharp
Lient
Iager
Martinsborg
Nept Missouri
Danville Oral
Slughes
Hig
Nunley
Mexico
Smith
Rebel Troops Advancing on New Madrid with Cannons
Dispatches from Camp indicate 17 000 Union forces moving by steamer to New Madrid Missouri. They report 27 cannon and substantial munitions aboard and plan to target Gen Lyon and St Louis, while denying any intent against Bird's Point. General Rosencrantz, an Ohio native and West Point alum, is slated as McClellan's successor in command of the Western Department.
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New Madrid
Chicago Tribune
John Walsh Prince of Wales
Ohio
Cello
John
Simonds
Pillow
Memphis
Randolph
Union City
Lyon
St. Louis
Bird's
Rosencraft
McClellen
Virginia
West Point
Military Academy
Cincinnati
Ohio Volunteers
Rich Mountain
Pegram
Garnett
Beverly
Rosencrant
Mex Clellan
Army Worn Plague Plagues Several Regions Across the Nation
Reports describe a widespread worm invasion in Western towns and along the Eastern coast from New London to Cape Cod. In New London the pest caused street litter and disfigured sidewalks as residents tried doors and windows to block entry. The infestation lasted several days, destroying fields and testing patience.
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Egypt
New London
Cape Cod
Western Virginia How and the Po catalico River Fight Details
A long dispatch recaps Civil War combat near the Po catalico River twenty miles below Charleston with Gen Cox's brigade drawing 1500 soldiers against 4000 rebels. Ammunition exhausted, reports of a retreat misread, and several officers including Col Woodrull and Col DeVilliers misperceive the pursuing force. Casualties cited as about a dozen killed and 30 to 40 wounded. later figures for Dr Thompson and a neutral stance claim broader rebel losses. Nearby Davenport reports a burglar shot by Sterrit Thorington while fleeing arrest after breaking into a house and concealing valuables.
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Charleston
Ohio River
Cox
DeVil’ Jlier
Chicago Zouaves
Vine
Fox
Woodrull
DeVilliers
Neff
Sloan
Ward
Dr. Thompson
Congress
den. Cox
Battlefield Narrative of Civil War Engagement Near Centreville
A reporter describes heavy fighting on the Centreville front with Union columns led by Col. Richardson and Gen. Tyler. The attack advances, artillery roars from Parrot guns, and Union troops push along a wooded ridge amid rising dust from reinforcements and fierce counterfire.
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