Republican County Convention Called in Lion County
A county convention of Lion County Republicans is set for September 7 1961 at 11 a.m. in Marion Court House to nominate candidates for two state representatives one county judge and other county offices including treasurer sheriff coroner county surveyor and superintendent. Delegates are allotted by 25 votes for Abraham Lincoln with extra delegates for each portion over half that number. Townships are to meet August 31 1861 to choose delegates and ensure county representation.
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Lion County
Court House
Marion
Abraham Linscoln
Hertram
Aed
Dnekenong
Pon
Boulder
Kiown
Biralo
Rene
Hinton
Monro
College
Otter Creek
Pairfax
Putnam
Franklin
Rapidly
Fayette
Spring Grove
Washington
Central
The Battle of Athens Massourn Marches Into History
A Linn County Register account from Aug 7 1861 recalls the 5th Regiment's rapid mobilization from Camp Warren to Burlington Keokuk and Athens. It describes crowded marches, a river crossing at Croton, and enthusiasm as volunteers pursue rebel forces reported near Athens with a heavy Confederate threat and a rapid train dash to the front.
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Linn County Register
Battle of
Athens
Massourn
Krokux
Lorron Register
Sone
Linn County
Camp Warren
Burlington
Pomeroy
Pt. Madison
Keokuk
Qud Struet
Blanket
B. I
Croton
Dusmoine
Fleid
Athans
Ling
Missouri
Martial Law in St Louis as Fremont Proclaims Rule
From St Louis a martial law proclamation by Major General Fremont triggers police cooperation against secessionists. Gen Lyon wounded and body en route for interment. Gen Sigel marches toward Rolla with Illinois regiments. Citizens wary as troops and fortifications move and preparations for Lyon funeral proceed.
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Sigel
Rolla
St. Lovuis
Ati
Fremont
Justus McKtinstry
U.N. A
Brownlee
Duke
Major McKinstry
Home Guards
A. d. McKetlogs
Olive Street
Efe
Arsetal
Bremont
Mr. Barnes
Springtehl
Lauren
Mississippi
Cory Graty
Gol. Blair
Gasconade
Eye
Rolla Wall
Congress approves funds to capture fugitive slaves
The Lonton Spectator reports that Congress voted the President's men and money request, with a twenty percent increase, and the House affirmed by 92 to 58 that officers must capture fugitive slaves. The text foresees broad consequences as the slave question grows heated.
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Lonton Spectator
American Congress
House of Repreesentatives
Great Battle in Missouri McCulloch Forces Rout
A Springfield clash Saturday pitted 6500 Federal troops under Gen Lyon against 22000 rebels led by Gen McCulloch and Gen Price. Lyon and Price reportedly killed, McCulloch dead per reports. Union victory followed by a retreat toward Rolla as Sigel’s command moved back to protect supplies and reinforcements.
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Chicago Tribune
Str. Louis
Springfield
Lyon
McCulloch
Price
Agier Sigel
Rolla
Federal victory reports clash with secessionist claims
Louis dispatch reports heavy fighting near Rolla with Lyon McCulloch and Price dead or presumed dead. Sigel commands 2500 troops including Tome Guard advanc ing under Col Wein toward remaining Confederate forces. Fremont strengthens resolve to take Missouri capital, while secessionists deny Lyons death amid ongoing troop movements and prisoner oath policies.
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Louis
Lyon
McCulloch
Price
Sigel
Tome Guard
Rolla
Col. Wein
Seeeshers
Seth Davis
Fremont
Maseever
Bageage
Premont
Official Revokes To Gen Fremont After Springfield Fight
The report recounts Lyon in three columns and Sigel and Sturgis attacking near Springfield on the 10th with heavy casualties. Lyon was killed, Gen. McCubbaugh and Price among the wounded, and Sigel retreated to Springfield with prisoners. The engagement lasted from dawn with cannonading and a heavy loss for both sides.
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Springfield
Lyon
Sigel
Sturgis
Alry
Springheld
Ion Charge
Que Fares
Ghemy
Louisiana
Mississipe Pid Pontivaser
Lexis Rangers
McCubbioch
Price
Springdeld
Rolta
Springfield Bank
Death of Gen. Lyon at Wilson's Creek Alters Missouri Battle
Dispatches describe Totten's artillery devastating the enemy near Wilson's Creek. Gen. Lyon fell after his horse was shot as he urged his troops to victory. Sigel assumes command with a retreat to Rolla while reinforcements head toward Springfield. Ninety rebels captured. McCulloch’s sword and horse taken. Official confirmation from Washington notes Lyon's death.
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Tutten
Wilson
Lyon
Sigel
Springfield
Rolla
McCulloch
General McDowell's Ball Runis battle justification report
Gen McDowell explains delays in Ball Run engagement citing late regiment movements wagon shortages and unfamiliar trains. He details attempts to move by July 16th and the impact of road obstructions ambushes and fatigue on his 18 000 strong force facing diverse Confederate reinforcements from Manassas to Richmond with Patterson Butler Johnston and Beauregard involvement.
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McDowell
Battle of
Ball Ranis
Hts
Ilis
Patterson
Centreville
Bairfax Court fHlouse
Germantown
Vienna
Morehhan
Inalla Murch
Lowa
Bull
Miles
Richardson
Blackburn
Scheock
Tyla
Stone Bridge
Manassas
Fureoa
Johnston
Butler
Sumaton
Bewuresard
Pateterson
Fairfax Court Mloune
Pairfax Station
Centrevilla
Bunuregard
Manassax
Folmnaton
Winchester
Fateful Manassas Campaign and the Death of General Lyon
The text recounts volunteers seeking discharge before a battle undermining Union strength, McDowell’s notes on battlefield plans near Manassas, and the death of Brigadier General Nathaniel Lyon. It details Lyon’s famed career from West Point to Mexico and Missouri, his early 1861 death, and the impact on the Union.
Indiana Regiments Grow as Volunteers Rush to War
Indiana reports active service for multiple regiments under leaders Wallace Sullivan Kimball Weener Haseall Meredith Brown McMillen and more. New regiments form across the state as public demand grows for volunteers to defend the government Andrew Ray and B Burris of Company C Die in Boonville hospital amid wartime toll Twenty five thousand men every three months cited as possible quota.
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Indiana
John M. Wallace
Sullivan
Kimball
Weener
Ackleman
Haseall
Meredith
Brown
McMillen
Indianapolis Journal
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Beq
Ite
Aldera Ans Abethirs
le Well Geek
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Wits
Union
Daily Union
Wack
Ee Ty
Malliv Advance
Weekly Union
Fi Advance
Vas
McNutt, Bennetts CO
McNutt
C. Benngt
M. Kowlton
McNute
Eitoriad Department
Thige
Sothern Rigata
Banda
Dhiee
Hig
Ding
Gisiurh
J. UW. Dodd
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