Estray and Notice Proclamations From Early Notices
Public notices record estray listings and estate matters including Dan’l Lothian names and Wendell L Reese. Other entries mention Onterwat Noricn Jamison Lewis and Abbot Stephens in estate or claim contexts with John Logan and McNutt Bennett associates.
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Isstrectios
Mrs. L. Buillen
Onterwat Noricn
Jamison & Lewis
Estray Notrere
Dan'l Lothian
Wastep
John Logan
Onterwat
Inbbard & Stephens
Estray
U.S
Wasmixa Macaine
D. W. Reese
Rebels fire on westbound Hannibal and St. Joseph train near Palmyra
A western-bound train on the Hannibal and St. Joseph line was fired upon about six miles from Palmyra. Six dozen shots struck the locomotive and several passengers were hit. the engineer suffered a minor head wound. Troops from Burlington and Keokuk moved toward St. Louis while reports say rebels near Croton Iowa threaten arms shortages. State conventions in Iowa nominate governors and call for a national union convention.
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Hannibal & St. Jo. R. R
T Uy
Palmyra
Keokuk
Boonville
Avc
St. Louis
Missouri
Croton
Iowa
Oho Democratic
Columbus
HW. J. Jewett
John Scott Larrison
Banks
Ilo
Patterson
Congress
Republic
Bull Run
Washington
Joseph Nawley
1St
Connecticut Regiment
Larr~ford Press
Locality in politics mocked in call for needham
A newspaper column denounces localism in nominations and argues voters should judge candidates by merit rather than birthplace or county. It endorses J. Needham for Lieutenant Governor despite sectional objections and mocks proscriptive Know Nothing attitudes.
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Abraham Tincolu
Tinois
Massachusetts
J. Wt
Needham
Weeatse
Ernor
Mhaska County
Alarm Near Keokuk Sparks Early Battle Above Croton
A Tribune correspondent reports near Keokuk that in Athens, Missouri opposite Croton, hundreds of Union men in camp faced a rebel move. Two companies, the Rifles and Rangers, hurried by special train, guard the depot, then crossed to Croton at daylight to assess rebel positions and counter the attack.
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Chicago Tribune
Keokuk
Athens
Missouri
Croton
Butler and Benson in Civil War Notes
Gen Butler defends his contraband policy in a letter to Secretary Cameron and notes 900 contraband at Hampton with room for more. A Wisconsin soldier Henry Benson of the 2d Wisconsin dies at Bull Run after a heroic rally cry. Washington receives a battery of New York Parrot guns with ten 20 pounders to follow.
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Hampton
Tribune
Wisconsin
Bull Run
Henry Benson
Kenosha County
Wis
Canvon
Washixcton
New York
Washington
J. T. Post
Sdinal
Movement on Washington Promised After Manassas Victory
A proclamation dated July 27 1861 from Pho Webels asserts planned Confederate action against Alexandria and Washington following the Manassas triumph. It speaks of freeing Maryland from Yankee oppression and advancing from Manassas as a base toward Alexandria with the aim of expelling the enemy.
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Pho Webels
Washington
Ricusonp
Richmond
Manassas
Alexandria
Maryland
Manassass
Alexandra
Battle near Dug Spring pits Lyon forces against McCulloch
Special dispatch from Missouri reports a clash Friday near Dug Spring, 19 miles south of Springfield, with Gen. Lyon leading about 8,000 federal troops against McCulloch’s roughly 16,000 rebels. Casualties were heavy on both sides and Lyon captured arms and wagons. a cavalry charge of 270 men drove back the enemy with several sabre-etched heads observed.
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Chicago Tribune
Tranklin
Dug Spring
Springfield
Lyon
Associated Press
Svarsaereio
Ben. McCulloch
United States
Rebels Attack Union Forces at Athans Missouri
In Keoxux Town on Aug 5 about 1600 mounted rebels attacked 500 Union troops at Athans Missouri. Rebels with two cannons were repulsed after two hours with 20 killed and many wounded. Prisoners taken and 60 horses captured. Union troops aided by City Rifles and Cavalry from Keokuk. McDowell sent 400 supports. 800 more left with Col Worthington later.
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Keoxux
Athans
Moore
Bellnap
City
Sample
Keokuk
McDowell
Col
Worthington
Orvice
Charleston Can Be Taken by Naval Invasion Plan
A lieutenant in the blockading fleet outlines a bold night assault to capture Charleston with about ten thousand troops. The plan calls for a sudden landing at night near Stono, seizing batteries, and marching on the city from the rear, relying on ships’ guns for cover. He notes secessionist strength is limited and predicts a swift end to rebellion if executed. The piece mentions a Kentucky orator being knocked down in Cincinnati and notes lighter reading this week due to ads and labor.
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Cincinnati
Q. M
Ohio and
Mississippi Road
Adams Hepress Company
Pittsburgh
Steubenville
Xenia
Dayton
East St. Louis
Kemont
Des Moines
Lowa
Qd. Phat
Congress
United States
General Assembly
Leake
Grinnell
Col
Sigel
Missouri
S. H. Miller
Washington
Charleston
New York
Stono
Aeven
Virginia
Thomas J. Marshall
Kentucky
Cineinnati
League of Loyalty
Evacuation debates and threats amid Sumter crisis
A Pittsburgh Gazette report defends Harvey and recounts dispatches on Sumter actions. A broadside in New York August 1 1861 calls for repression of Southern sympathizers and loyalty actions, urging arrests and suppression of dissent.
Unclear Market Prices For Farm Commodities
Fragmentary OCR lists assorted farm goods with unit prices including wheat, corn, potatoes, oats, lard, butter, eggs, bacon, honey, sugar, cheese, coffee, molasses, timothy seed, rye, barley and others. No complete context or dates provided.
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Java
Borghun
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