Public Figures and Traitors Mentioned in 1782 Parliament
A fragment recounts Lord Surry ordering Arnold to leave the House or risk breaking up the gallery. Arnold complies, with the note on royal pledge not to employ him. It questions treachery and cites Gen Butler’s refusal to run for governor. The piece ends by asking if new party talk offers comfort from a letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Surry
Arnold
Lord Surry
Gen. Butler
Massachusetts
Lepublican
Helfing
Republican County Convention Displays Unity and Resolve
The Saturday gathering drew about fifteen townships and delegates with no office seeking aim. The convention favored harmony to support the Union, opposed treason, and resisted new party efforts while endorsing measures to sustain the national administration and enforce constitutional authority. Generals Butler and Fremont are cited in debates over unity and policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sworthy
Virginia
Crisi
Douglas
Joseph Holt
Daniel Sy Dickinson
Butler
Ufo
United States
Adil
Republican Party
Powet
Andrew
Molt Speech Flows From New York Visit
The piece highlights Hon. Joseph Molt of Kentucky and a late New York speech. It quotes calls for using resources boldly and beyond party lines. The Marion Democrat reprints the item, clarifying Molt did not advocate any new party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Molt
Kentucky
New York
United States
Marion Denocrat
Joseph Colt
Simon
Hour
Dickisson
Batnix
North Carolina Prepares for Union Government and Troop Reforms
Reports from North Carolina indicate rapid Union sentiment. a Provisional Government is near, secret Union leagues exist statewide, and two brigades of national troops are almost ready. Congress members may be elected from eight districts as troops withdraw from Virginia. Montgomery and Rains clash at Fort Scott with Rains captured. insurgent forces routed and Montgomery lures them into an ambush. Democratic papers lose influence as Border State Unionists discuss slavery and national union, while contrabands escape into Union lines reporting rebel army conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
New York
Congress
Buel
Virgina
Precedent on blockades and Portuguese civil war cited
The article discusses British recognition of a blockade during Portugal's civil war and a British vessel the Lord of the Isles entering St Martinho and being condemned as prize. It notes Portugal prize court judgments and a British court ruling on enemy ownership. It concludes with Baltimore secessionists opposing the ban on wearing secession emblems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huygquisieil
Portugal
Great Britain
Portal
Donna Maria
Don Miguel
Lord of the Isles
St. Martinho
Admiral Napier
Diabolical Outrage in Missouri Details Tragic Rail Disaster
Terrifying account of the Tannibal and St. Joseph Railroad wreck near Little Platte River bridge. Aims describe 85 to 100 passengers, collapse of 40 to 60 yards of the bridge, crushing deaths of women and children, gruesome injuries, and swift medical response from St. Joseph with 76 local volunteers aiding. Names include Mr. Hager, J. W. Parker, and Lt. Shaw among others. two bridges burned further east hindered assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thunsex
Tannibal and
St. Joseph
St. Louis Republican
Little Platte River
Thea Oatinga
J. W. Parker
United States Express
Mara
Hager
Iwo
Brookfield
Platt River
Mager
Switch’s
Licut, Shaw
8Th
Kansas Regiment
Skirmish at Washington entertains early Civil War actions
A Union reconnaissance of 1750 men from Indiana Wisconsin Vermont Maine and New York regiments beyond Obain Bridge faced four artillery pieces cavalry and infantry. The advance held and repelled attackers while Chain Bridge was later crossed by Gen. McCall's Pennsylvania regiments. Rumors of a large stand and prisoner captures circulated as cannon fire echoed near the Navy Yard salute to Governor Curtin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Tribune
Washington
Indiana
Wisconsin
Vermont
Maine
New York
John Cochrane
Chasseurs
Obain Bridge
Lewisville
McCall
Pennsylvania
Navy Yard
Qurtin
Parriages and Deaths in Wagland Report
A New York Tribune summary notes census returns in England and Wales for 1800 show 107741 marriages in a 20 million population, with six of seven marriages by Episcopal clergy. It cites widowers and widows remarrying, illiteracy among one third of wives and husbands, and opinions on state church involvement. It also mentions Col Michal Corcoran of the gallant 60th as a sheriff candidate rumor and his prisoner status at Richmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Wales
Episcopal Church
Indies
Great Britain
Forney Opinion on Army Advance and Missouri Incident
The piece recounts a Union supporter Glover in western Missouri arming horses with the Guards to deter Rebel seizure. Mrs Glover kills a rebel with a corn knife to protect her family, then hides with her child as more Rebels surround their home. The report also relays Springfield and Barracks news, plus editorials on McClellan and Beauregard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glover
Oie
Sile Keping
Clover
Missouri
Stone's Prairie
John W. Larrimore
Quincy
Ilinois
Herald
Trial of Scales Tests Fairbanks Accuracy
In a major county trial twenty five Grain and Stock scales were tested outdoors in common use. Sixteen were Fairbanks make showing notable accuracy while nine others failed to reach required standards. The result highlights Fairbanks reliability and public interest in scale accuracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thia
Fairbanks
OAL Reade Tribune
The Capture of Forts Hatteras and Olamak
The official report to the Navy Department details the August 26 to 29 landing of U S forces under Major General Butler at Forts Clark and Hatteras. It describes ships in action including the Minnesota Wabash Susquehanna Monticello Pawnee Harriet Lane and the capture of Fort Hatteras after bombardment and assault. It notes white flags and subsequent possession by Union troops with limited damage to officers and crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Com
Stringham
Navy Department
United States
Minnesota
New York
Hannon
Ton
Gipram Watta
Secretary of Navy
Hampton Roads
G. A. van Brunt
Wabash
Samuel Mercer
Monticello
John P. Gillis
Pawnee
A. Rowan
Harriver Lane
John Faunce
Adelaide
Henry
Stillwagon
George Peabody
Lowry
Fanny
Pierce Crosby
United States Navy
Butler
Max Weber
Larnard
United States Army
Cape Iréary
Cape Hatteras
Hatteras
Wm. S. Shuttleworth
Harriet Lane
Cumberland
John Marston
Fort Clark
J. Chauncey
Forts Clark and Hatteras
Fort Matteras
Giles
Fort Hatteras
S. W
Susquehanna
Fort Hatters
Crase
Ruben
Vanny
Che Lane
Iself
Navy
Army
Barines
Samuel Barron
U. S. Navy
Virginia
North Carolina
Wiliam F. Martin
W. G. Andrews
Forta Hatters
Clirk
Buren
Atmerigg
Mail Route Fares Reduced Between Plaéarville and St Joseph
The daily overland mail fare drops from 200 to 150 dollars between Plaéarville and St Joseph. The San Francisco to New York transit time by this mail line is nineteen days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Overland Mail
Plaéarville
St. Joseph
San Francisco
New York
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The
Line County Register
Imap
Stuer Spangler Danner
Arava
Land of the
Free
Home of the Brave
Samuel J. Kirkwood
Lient
J. R. Neednan
Supreme Court
Rilpil P. Lowe
County
Kicket
Dir
Jraiye
Daniel Lolutan
Lor
William Cook
W. W. Smith
Mowry Farnum
Lor County
Snveeyor
J.T. Orrawhord
Ira G. Fairbanks
Lor Representatives
Isaac Milburn
Joseph B. Young
N. B. Baker
I. M. Wreston
Des Moines
Cinginnati
Fremont
Len
Hermcel Benko
Old Montgomery
Worl
St. Louis
Fort Scott
Kansas
Montgomery
Rains
Iowa
W. BB. Carter
East Tennessee
Cincinnati
Mr. Carter
States
America
Africa
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Wasilington
Wagland
Womden
Springfeld
Sauplurs
Comemand
SpringField
St. Louis Democrat
Rolla
Bentonville
Arkansas Line
McCulloch
Mount Vernon
Prica
Kurt Scott
Col. Montgomery
Forneyis
Forney
J’ress
Beauregard
McClellan
Manassas
Richmond
Munson
Arlington Heights
Save. Coates
Stephen Girard
Pensylvania Hospital
Girard
Coates
Mr. Coates
Stephen
Mr. Coats
Mr. Girard
George
Mr. Contes
Willou
Tephon
Lbe
Dom‘militeo
American Tract Society
Boston
Wayland
Providence
Hatteras and
Olamak
Lincoln
Magonia
Walmyarton
D. C
B. Ma
State of
Kistucky
Bolin
A. Lixcou
Bull Run
Bartinons
Bojit
Southern
Lafayette
Ind
Argus
Linn
Welleam P
Lardiner
Civitos
Hi Premise
Snidd
Owa
Hubbard '& Stephens
Pi'n's
Ae Marion
Bude
Gald Katata
Tony Marion Fontally
Lion Linea
Jober
A. D
Wickhan Murlon
Main and
Amird Streets
Dubuque
Russ & Jones
Prorareyon
Tae
Ter
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