Fremont removal rumors spark editorial war in Cedar Rapids
The Valley Times denounces sensational reports about General Fremont’s removal and defends its editor, while The Cedar Rapids paper accuses foes of manipulating the narrative. The exchange touches on Merritt mortgage ties, office control, and local election outcomes in Linn County.
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Col. Merritt
Valley Times
Cedar Rapids
van Stele
W. HH. Merritt
Times
Merrit
Bio
Davenport
Merritt
Old Linn
Kirkwood
Ljotny
Hein
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The Register quotes a Civil War era executive order
A historical letter from St Louis dated October 14 1861 recounts a War Department directive to Gen Fremont about disbursing funds in Missouri. It urges stopping unauthorized payments and barracks construction and notes actions against depredations by Lane’s command with mention of Maj Allen and Capt Burnley.
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Secretary of War
St. Louis
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Gexman
Missouri
Washington
Jefferson City
Col
Ambens
Lane
Allen
Burnley
Harper's Perry
Fryster
Highton
Tig Vent
Maryland Wight
Wren
Oliver
Chirtestan
Geaty
Takkon
Anys
Rabels
Thy Teld
Toure
Ashley
Militia Department
Leesburg
Forcy
Maryland
NATO
Scowk
Harper's Ferry
Bolivar
Local Civil War Skirmish Amid Burned Mill and Prisoner
Report of Confederate raiders burning the mill of A. L. Herr and seizing the miller after accusing him of aiding Union forces. Vandal attack halted by Maj. Gould's shell fire from Maryland Heights as residents flee toward the Maryland shore. Maj. Geary sustains a minor leg wound from an exploding shell.
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Breckinridge Arrives in Virginia as Kentucky Exiles Head East
Reports confirm John C. Breckinridge former vice president and Kentucky senator reached Je f fersonville Virginia with Kentucky exiles aiming to avoid Lincoln authorities. William Preston and Kentuckians travel toward Nashville as fears of pursuit mount. Lexington falls to Union skirmishers. Missouri troops raid, looting halted by Col. Wyman with 2,500 men near Linn Creek en route to Price action.
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Virginia
John C. Breckinridge
Kentucky
Jeffersonville
Zemes
John ©. Breckinridge
United States
William Preston
Spain
Breckinridge
Dick Johnson
Tecumseh
Lincoln
Nashville
Tennessee
Ichmond
Lexington
Missouri
White
Col. Wyman
Chicago
Linn Creek
King
Onge
Warsaw
Price
New York Weekly Tribune declares aims and war stance
In a lengthy notice the New York Weekly Tribune explains its mission to inform and educate readers, promote reform and free land grants, and defend the Union in the Civil War. It outlines editorial independence, historical goals, and subscription terms for daily and weekly editions.
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