Madison Patriot Attacks Green County Mob Fear in Wisconsin
A Madison newspaper, the Patriot, denounces violent excitement around Green County and threats against residents. It questions mob actions, calls for governor’s protection, and criticizes the paper’s own editor and officials while defending citizens’ liberty amid unrest.
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Madison
Falinne
Genen County
Grecu
Lowsted
Wisconsin
Mc Hittenhouse
Christ
Pencs
Monroe
Munroe
Base
Fulriné
Pistriot
Hastings
Absis Stabe
Aleet
Tesas
Draft and loyalty surge as War Department plans county quotas
Governor Salomon confirms orders to recruit men for United States service and to organize draft arrangements in all counties. The nation faces enforcement actions against evasion as the government aims to compel duty, with authorities authorized to deter and detain noncompliant individuals along coastal postings and inland districts.
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Order
Salomon
Miheaukes
Tain
United States Service
Maryland
Kentucky
Missouvij
United States
Seaboard
Drafts and political lines blur in Civil War era notices
The piece reports on draft enforcement, writs of habeas corpus suspension, and officer pay penalties. It cites government figures and editorial opinions labeling Senators and parties, plus military mobilization details. It includes correspondence from Cascades on the Columbia River describing Portland, Vancouver, and Willamette routes, and notes on Columbia River portage and early infrastructure projects.
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Edditors Sentinel
Portland
Willamette
Columbia
Mebin
C Cascades
Vancouver
Washington Territory
Willemette
Aveld Government Station
Port
Ihisiaa
Cusendes
Columbia River
Cusende Mountains
Astoria
Agrovia
Pontland
Noith
Tijd
Hood
St. Helen’s
Oragun
Dragon Steam Navigation Co
Lave
Tansportatio OF
Borda
Cascades
Orda
Portage at Artisportation Port City Tale of War and Trade
A fragmented reminiscence describes a portage area with limited portage, upcoming tavern and store, a steam boat, and freight traffic to Dallas. It recalls Indian wars, displaced inhabitants, and a two story block house with port holes built after 1866, deemed impregnable to war incursions.
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Dallas
Asas
Irish Americans denounce British protection seekers in St Louis
A July 25 meeting of Irish Americans in St Louis denounces locals claiming British protection as Irishmen, denouncing them as English or traitors. Resolutions condemn over 200 claimants, pledge loyalty to the United States, and denounce British allegiance while praising Irish-born Americans and urging unity and duty to the union.
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Coure
St. Louis
Great Britain
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Aes
St. Luis
Biddle
Louis
Sew
Ireland
England
Siigh Crenzenen
Iceland
Heseloved
T. St. Louis
United States
Mexico
Goncord
Shiloh
New Orleans
Camtatri
Jing
United States of America
Sharin
America
Trishman
Amadea
St. Leoitis
O'Donoghue
Glens
Rotunda
Dublin
Meagher
Suir
Byston Common
Scanlan
Massachusetts
West Point officer Cresap Ord accused in rebel corn guard case
In a Civil War era letter, Brigadier General Cresap Ord faces charges for guarding rebel corn for pay. Soldiers suffered scurvy while rebels demanded high prices, and an order to whip trespassers was issued by the rebel leader. Yard orders and harsh discipline are cited amid calls for immediate military action.
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Edward Otho Creaapord
Corinth
Ofera
B Centraman
Otho Cresap Ord
West Point
Maryland
Ord
Chicago Tribune
4Th” Regular Infantry
Porter
Wail Dock
Rut Lian
Aber
Fred
Richwond
Battle Report of Boonewall Jackson’s 26000 Strong Force
General Banka reports a division attacked by Boonewall Jackson leading 26,000 troops on Saturday. The 34th Wisconsin regiment held its ground despite severe fighting as the enemy was repulsed twice amid heavy casualties.
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Boonewall Jackson
Alnigh
Wisconsin
Chicago under martial law stops exodus of cowards and absconders
A Chicago newspaper reports a War Department order halting the escape of men fleeing to Canada. Authorities seize fugitives bound for Detroit, seize funds, and announce restrictions on travel and departures as drafts loom.
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Maii
Tay
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Canada
War Department
Detroit
Baily
Lockport
Gridley
Patrick Malony
Patrick Reardon
Patrick Delaney
John Barnett
Prank Mitchell
Guscavus A. Morton
A.S. Lalue
James Morill
George Menelaus
Thomas Boling
Heath
Edward Hornby
F. W. Bertr
William Kipper
Bernard Morrill
William Long
William Dailey
Daniel Doran
Chapin
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James Conninly
C. B. Bradley Ineeling
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Warentter
East Withonts
Bradley
Bast
U.S
Michigan
Tennessee Loyalists Denounce Indianapolis Peace Plan
A Nashville letter echoes the Louisville Journal, denouncing Indianapolis convention resolutions as traitorous and anti-union. It urges Indiana to purge rebels and warns that Western states harbor traitors ready to aid secession. Also reports drownings at Farmington where Henry Keller and John Simones died, with Schneider rescuing another before perishing.
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Nashville
Louieville Journal
Wicklife
Lincoln
Army of the Union
Indiana
West
Virginia
Henry Keller
John Simones
Farmington
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Laamy
Simonus
Seuneider
Schneider
Leowert
Northern bounty frenzy proves Lincoln draft fear fuels mercenary enlistments
A Petersburg Express analysis contends that high cash bounties offered by towns, states, and the federal government show the North’s desperation to fill troops without coercion. It argues such rewards reveal a waning military spirit, contrasting Union mercenary motives with Confederate resolve and urging a steadfast commitment to the cause.
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Aimin
Assassination of Gen McCook and Burning of Steamer Victims
Reports from Wasavien and surrounding areas detail the assassination of Gen Robert McCook as his ambulance party was ambushed near Selma Alabama. Guerrillas captured escorts, while brigades responded and torched rebel properties. Separate dispatches describe the burning of the steamer Golden Gate off Manzanillo after a panic fire at sea, with many passengers and crew abandoning ship.
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Robert McCook
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Selma
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Annihilation or victory the choice before the nation
The Philadelphia Press argues the Republic faces annihilation or suppression of rebellion, urging resolve and courage. It reflects on Civil War trials, lessons from reverses, and the need to endure hardship as the Union presses toward victory. It also mentions recruitment and military zeal shaping the war effort.
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