Battle notes and Independence Day celebration report
Fragmentary dispatches recount Civil War events including Union troops in Wisconsin, smuggling and capture of a Confederate agent, and plans for defense. The text also describes a July 4th celebration in Fork with a large procession, a brass band, and public speeches, plus resolutions supporting the Union.
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Farmers Grove
WS. Wescott
Fork
Thy Grove
Sears
Afunticello
Home Guard
Hasbut
Yani
Cabies
Me. Rogers
Amanda Sree
Aus Arias
Sigel’s Victory at Garthage and Missouri Uprising
The report describes Union Colonel Sigel’s maneuver against Confederate forces near Garthage Missouri. Sigel’s troops executed a crossfire bombardment and tactical flanking that routed about 100 rebels, with Majors Sturges and Lyon joining later. The piece notes heightened Union morale and mentions related arrests and troop movements around Jackson, Missouri, amid broader plans to divert forces from the Northwest.
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Col
Sigel
Diabeles
Tate Cbs
Cayaley
Yachis
Shraustl Anabaf
Iai Moyen
Geereck
Wactosseth
Garth Page
Najor Bakyf
Jackson
Sigelo
Len Ratals
Canvisier
Manony ‘Seamonn
Garthage
Lovuter
Nansberg
Siveils
Saloman
Arillery
Chicago Tribune
Sr. Louis
Missouri
Richmond
Memphis
Jeh. Lewis
U.S
Northwest
Boonville
Jefferson City
Sturges
Gea Sween
Ger
Lyon Mugh
Arkansan
Suward
Howell
Stesmer Die
Velonga
Haberciurpus
Hungarian Sigel Analyzes Carthage Battle Tactics
An interview with Lieut Sigel, a Hungarian officer, recounts a Civil War clash near Carthage. The account details Sigel's 1,100 man command facing Confederate forces under Gen. Rains and Parson, the artillery positions, rapid maneuvers, and Sigel’s leadership as his troops repelled the attack.
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Sigul
Carhaget
Hee
Cal
Sigel
Carthage
Rains
Parsons
Tavira
Fow
Gol
Hateendenbel
Salomon
Acuillers
Maio
Anaes
Lispurchua
Lyon
Haili
Hhis
Ibiehuity Lape
Ise
Ruadergee
Manner Uishihaey
Wall
Fragmentary 19th Century House Debates on War Powers and Militia
Fragmentary notes from a 19th century House session discuss authorization of personal property, wartime measures, and militia organization. References include Secretary of War communications, abolition concerns, volunteer employment, and bills for army rations and pay. A select committee list and a protest resolution by Vallandigham appear amid adjournment actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prumbull
Secretary of War
Senate
Magsechusatis
Congress
M. Hare
Wile
Elanlains Pass
Tohmson
Ma Palle
Powell
Bright
Johnson
Kennedy
Allandighan
Wright
Yavtandighin
Anit
Biro
Evid
Murizue
Fragmented 19th century debate on military and budget provisions
The record shows a chaotic legislative discussion with amendments over costs for war plans and peacetime needs. Speakers mention Kentucky, administration funds, and potential army actions while questions arise about funding, employment, and oversight.
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Yard
Thayer
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Yahandigam
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