Calon Movement and Iowa Campaign Rifts Across States
A Iowa Republican discussion critiques eastern state tactics favoring Union movement, contrasts Ohio and New York with Iowa, notes attempts to break the party, and cites Kirkwood’s Iowa county results. Mentions Linn County 1861 vote context and upcoming tabulated results.
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Ohio
New York
Yeading
Towa
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Union
Exigendia
Marion Democrat
Slogal For the Union
Iowa
Political discontent turns voters toward ticket in Iowa
The Waterloo Courier reports locals in Black Hawk County faced pressure from politicians and party organs. Voters reportedly backed most of a reform ticket with one exception as they went before the public to choose candidates seen as honest Yeomanry, wary of entanglements with political insiders.
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Blackhawk
Reault
Waterloo
Me G
Jo Holt
Camp McC
Battle prospects and balloon loss near China Bridge
From Washington reports heightened expectations of a Saturday engagement as Gen. McClellan prepares for battle and rebel cavalry skirmishes occur. A Lowe balloon sent for reconnaissance was torn from its cables by wind and drifted eastward after crossing the river.
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Washington
Chinge Tribune
Washncton
Saturniay
McClellan
Lifé
Lewisville
Lowe’s
China’ Bridge
Uncertain election returns debate Linn County support
A Times sample shows Linn County and others delivering mixed results for Kirkwood and Gov. Kirkwood claims majorities in most counties except Linn. The message notes Polk, Poweshiek, Johnson, and Merritt contentions and disputes overall governor support across Iowa counties.
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Linn
Kirkwood
Rapids Township
Iowa
Juwa Enechon
Col. Merritt
Ben M. Samuels
Menry Jay Dean
A.C. Dodge
Col Merritt
Lyons
Merritt
Chicago Tribune
Dubuque
Linn County
Polk, Poweshiek
E-Show!ng
Times
Johnson Co
Samuels
Gov. K
Lion County
Merrill
Tim
Linn’ County
Rebels Suffer Heavy Losses In Northward Expedition
The report describes a failed rebel expedition with about 700 men aboard eight steamers armed with heavy rifles and mortars. Several steamers sank with loss of life. National troops inflicted severe damage, estimating near one hundred killed and wounded plus captured cattle and horses.
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New Orleans
Nashville
Mbbioh
Ship Island
Mississippi City
Biloxi
Christian
St’ Louiss
Oth Inst
Dorattndt
Gaeexsmen River
New York
Jimey
Greenbrier
Kaletoee
Ani
Tels
Tife
Grand Army Presence Reinsures Washington Confidence
A Chicago Tribune special reports Washington steadies under the Grand Army of the Potomac. McClellan’s headquarters, improved fortifications, and disciplined camps signal restored public confidence, with rents rising as capital revives. The nation awaits McClellan’s next moves.
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Grand Army of the Potomac
Chicago
Washington
Madison Square
Commodore Decatur
Morehan
Minvis Central Railroad
Lake Street
George B. McClellan
Illinois Central Railroad Company
Eheadquarters
Associated Press
Alexandria
Bladensburg
Munson
Wort
Columbyid
Etna
MuClel- Inn
How they Advance Washington Oct Nineteenth
A Civil War diary describes gradual Union advances south of the Potomac with regiments moving forward and skirmishes against Confederate scouts. It notes specific units and postings at Bird’s Point, Quincy, Fort Randall, and various Missouri locations as the army tightens positions.
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Washington
Potomac
Falls Church
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts Ningh
Vusa
Man Brio
Pus
Indiana
New York
Wanderer
Pacific City
St. Louis
Perezol
Bird's Point
A. M. Hare
Davenport
Dubuque
Fort Randall
Iowa City
First Cavalry
Warren
Benton Burrichs
Ape
Second Cavalry
Third Cavalry
Cylovel
Bussey
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Charley Barker
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