County Convention Urges Unity Behind Government
The article reports on county political actions urging partisans to unite behind the national government during wartime. It details the First District Ezra Westcott of Cadiz and Second District RB Allen of Spring Grove, the county convention held on the 12th, the nomination of a bipartisan ticket, and the surrounding debates about slate formation and loyalty to the Union with emphasis on loyalty and suppression of rebellion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RB. Allen
Spring Grove
Partizan Co
Kansas
Potomac
Rio Grande
Gieta
Edmund A. West
Address and resolutions read to electors of the County
The chairman of the committee on resolutions reported an address to the electors and a number of patriotic resolutions. The convention adjourned after adopting the address and resolutions.
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Ohn
P. Laird
Enry Adams
Committee On Resolutions
Great Union push through Missouri and Virginia actions
Reports detail Freemont's five Missouri columns moving toward secession forces after crossing the Osage, with Price’s division in support. Actions include a Lexington garrison recapture, Thompson and Lowe defeated at Fredericktown, Stone’s Potomac crossing near Leesburg, Zollicoffer's repulsed assaults at Camp Wild Cat, and rising rebel activity in Virginia and Arkansas along with Navy Yard mobilizations and blockade efforts.
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Freemont
Missouri
McKinstry
Weat Iz
T. L
Ventre
Presmont
Ashboth
Hunter’s
Columen
Sigel
Osage River
State
Price
Garrizon
Lexington
Fort Leavenworth
Fremont
Thompson
Lowe
Frederick
Wisconsin
Stone
Potomac
Leesberg
Evans
Virginia
Edward Baker
Titneis
United States
Oregon
Banks
Davistown
Zollicoffer
Garrard
Camp Wild Oat
Kentucky
Obis
Steedman
Burning Springs
Wirt County
1St
Virginia Cavalry
Lake Ponchatesin
Cour
Arkansas
Boglind
Washington
Crooklyn Navy Yard
Brooklyn
Navy Yards
Charlestown
Philadelphia
Portsmouth
Charleston
Lewis Watson
Liverpool
Army of the Potomac
Wool
Fortress Monroe
Zolticoffer
Cary
Storex
Asnts
Wild Cat
Jef. Thompson
Fredericktown
Gal
Ross
17Th
Illinoia
Greenville
Edwards Ferry
Presidential rivals press to curb McClellan authority
The article notes Washington aspirants seek to replace or undermine General McClellan, aiming to weaken his control. It mentions Frank Blair as a potential envoy to join the effort, while detailing a distant coastal expedition and large naval forces commanded by General Sherman.
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Camp Tiley
Sih
Kentucky
T. We Sherman
Rhode Island
Fight at Harper's Ferry described by eyewitness nurse during Civil War clash
An eye witness account details a fierce engagement near Bolivar and Harper's Ferry on October 16, with Capt Bertram and Lieut O'Brien leading skirmishers, heavy cannon fire from London Heights, a daring charge on a field gun, and multiple casualties including several killed and wounded. The narrative covers troop movements, terrain, and the chaotic retreat, ending with postbattle notes and a soldier’s praise for Company A and Company G.
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Harper's Ferry
Canoon
Shenandoah
Arma
Tarpers Ferry
Bertram
Lieut
O'Brien
Load
Frederick
Bolivar
Ferry
Boliver
Halltown
Benk
Potomac
Hailtown
Tower Town
Butivar
AtSa.m.q
Geary
Iam
Shenandoah Road
Tinut
Rhode Island
Maryland
Lear
London Heights
Stewart Moaker
Capt. Flood
Fitzy
Ander
Breckinridge Advances Toward Ohio River in Kentucky Lines
A correspondent from Castleburg Kentucky reports Breckinridge with about ten thousand men marching toward the Ohio, stationed in Prestonburg Floyd County. He travels through Pike Ford Lawrence Letcher Harlan Perry counties denouncing the Union and urging rebellion. Young men increasingly join rebels while old and wealthy support the Constitution and Union. Local traders describe arms powder smuggling methods via barrel dividers and counterfeit blackened irons.
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Puiladalabia Inquirer
Castleburg
Breckinridge
Prestonburg
Floyd County
Big Sandy
Jiexington
Richmond
Pike
Ford
Lawrence
Letcher
Harlan
Perry
Coanties
Union
Breckenridge
Ohio
Teunessee
Paths of the Knights of the Golden Circle Revealed at Trial
During a Marion Ohio trial of northern traitors, investigators uncovered oaths of the Knights of the Golden Circle. The oath binds initiates to secrecy, allegiance to the order, and defense of constitutional Democrats amid southern insurrection, with threats of extreme punishment for breaches.
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Marion
Onio
the Knights of the Golden Circle
March With Bisamy Washington and Federal Vigilance
Fragmented OCR text mentions marching with Bisamy Washington and repeated calls for steadfastness toward the White House. It asserts federal officers must remain vigilant and prompt in discovery and suppression of such actions. The passage is partial and reads as a historical-sounding warning about security concerns.
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Washington
Taywil Stintas
Battle of Bull Bluff near Leesburg report details
A Civil War field report recounts Devens Massachusetts troops clashing with Mississippi riflemen near Leesburg during a night march from Hervison Island. Devens, reinforced by California and Massachusetts units, held ground on the Potomac shore then retreated in good order as Union forces attempted to reach Edwards Ferry. Casualties and drowning losses are described, with remarks on officer bravery and the heavy enemy fire that pressured the lines all day.
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Spor Shemy
Poolesville
Oet
Bulla Blut
Conrad
Edward
Marvison
Teland
Devans
Massachusetts
Hervison’s Island
Philbeick
Howe
Atalk
Virginia
Leesburg
Wesburg
Weir
Cal. Devens
Store
Tb Dush
Devens
Philbrigx
Gol. Deven
Philbrigk
Persgit
Smoeah
Haya
Gul
Gee
Davens
Trent
Ward
Deyans
Laker
Bitalion
Califirnia
Wistar
Baker
Gol. Devens
Massachusetts 20Th
Ander Onl
Lee
California
Tuber
Ivieur
Preneh
New York
Ligut
Bramhall
Ling
Fifteenth Mussywehuggles
Eon Re
Ila
Lef
Bais
Cognwell
Tammany Regiment
Seo Rived
Mid Be
Evit Dent
Cogswell
Edwards’ Farry
Ganeral Gorman
Ovar
Stone
Huward
Fittesath
Potomac
Tanmany
Eunada
Yi Iskert
New York Ninth Butters
Hisself
French
Dayana
Maryland
Gal’ Hincks
Massachusets
Hows
Agricultural Trade Terms From Local Market Listing
A fragmented OCR display shows various grain and feed items with prices and origins. Entries include rye, barley, timothy, oats, and oats related products, plus regional references and small retail figures.│
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