18 May 1861
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Newspaper
Linn County Register
Location
Marion, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1861
Page
1
The Chicago Tribune reports a renewed stamp currency collapse with bankers agreeing to bill on Eastern exchange. Illinois banknotes drop to sixty to ninety cents on the dollar. A Marion Democrat critique rails at Union policy and treason accusations while West Point visitor lists and military oaths draw comment.
The piece discusses Dr. J C Tras a Benton Linn district Republican figure in 1856 and his nomination by a Unionist convention to run for State Senator against the regular Republican candidate Thos Drummond. It urges adherence to Republican principles while reporting on Unionist sentiment. includes war news from Pennsylvania Tennessee Maryland and Washington with mentions of secessionists and Union candidates and a Be Be Be. (Note: This summary preserves entities and main events from the provided text.)
The writer describes Cairo Illinois as a strategic post known as Camp Defiance. The levee system, river passages, and nearby towns like Mounds City Metropolis Paducah and Thebes are noted for their rail links and wagon roads. The surrounding high ground features forests swamps and wolves howling at night.
Washington reports discuss possible Federal advance on Starper s Ferry from Relay House and Chambersburg PA. The Wheeling Convention action and Johnson support in Tennessee shape Virginia policy. Officials deny large troop concentrations at Alexandria and note ongoing fortifications at Santa Rosa Island with no fleet mutiny.
The New York City mobilizes a vast force in three weeks. Troops sent to Washington total 28 650 with 22 190 ready to march. A California regiment led by Col Baker is included. The combined force reaches 88 590 with large infantry artillery cavalry and naval units prepared for short notice deployment.
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