1862 Town votes Republican surge beyond soldiers
Reporting from October 16 1862, Boston draft scene noted as 860 men drafted with 2000 more to fill. Townwide Republican majorities estimated 6 to 10 thousand not counting soldiers, Hiram Price winning by about 2900, with a likely unbroken Western Republican delegation. Thaddeus Stevens reelected in Lancaster District.
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Boston
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N. B Shurtlif
Glorious Victory Declared in Iowa Election
The piece proclaims a Republican triumph in Linn County Iowa over a pro slavery faction aligned with the Knights of the Golden Circle. It mocks the Democratic rally, boosts loyal voters, and warns of future reform efforts while denouncing treasonous designs and Confederate sympathies. It also references Braxton Bragg delivering a boastful Lebanon speech about whipping the Yankees.
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Knights of the Golden Circle
Offlea
Genson
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Orrora
Braxton Braca
Genaro Braxton
Tade
Lebanon
Louisville
Cincinnati
Fiea
Rebels Destroy Scot land Bridge and Seize Horses Near Chambersburg
A Harrisburg dispatch reports Confederate forces destroyed the Cumberland Valley Railroad machine shop and bridge at Scot land five miles east of Chambersburg and seized about 590 horses. Chambersburg no violence, but surrender followed with private property respected. Rebels moved toward Gettysburg with reports of further bridges to be cut. Additional updates from Kentucky and Washington describe skirmishes and troop movements as the conflict expands.
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Gettysburg
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Pacet
Cumberland Valley Railroad Company
Udtomac
Clear Spring
Pennsylvania
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Bolvar
Minnois
Thaiship
Thut
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Licat
Betell
Eouth
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Lolivar
French
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Oplessy
Tuttle
Smithland
Phe Tlageldell
Evansville
Goode
Memphis
Corinth
Tennvessee
Mississippi
Cov. Robinson
Danville
Dick Rolinson
Lancaster
Buderals
Lexington
Nicholsonville
Buell
Suventeenta
Rucatent
Uie Faet
Taka
Rosecrans
Keokuk Gate
Rankin
Undsey Hin
Archer
Hera
Young
Sullivan
Tata
Craig
Battles Reach Deep into Lowans at Corinth
Fragmented casualty list from the Second Iowa at Corinth shows many wounded and dead in Company A to L, with officers and men named. The report details chaotic scenes, regimental command changes, and aftermath reflections on the fighting and leadership.
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Collas Baker
D Grough
F Paintly
W Reug
J Sebenlt
Eo Marsh
Philips
Rian
Underhill
Af Silunes
G Mendons
Tluntington
M Suitor
P Riley
J Patten
Botort Farrar
Battle reports and proclamation reactions from Corinth and Virginia
A Civil War letter from Corinth recounts a major engagement on the 3rd and 4th of October with heavy casualties and determined Union defense. It notes commanders wounded, a Confederate stance near town, and praise for town troops. Western Virginia readers react to Lincoln’s emancipation proclamation with mixed loyalties and reflections on political fear and loyalty.
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South Mountain
Thomas County
Georgia
Tulbines Herwat
Sella
James
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