Forces Massed At Centerville Near Bull Run Battlefield
Washington dispatches report McClellan Pope Burnside united near Centerville with most of Virginia Army under Lee and Jackson advancing toward the old Bull Run field. Government officers forecast a turning point battle. Tennessee reports Buell’s troops with staking Chattanooga. Kentucky’s Lexington yielded to Kirby Smith. Fort Donelson remained undefended.
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Washington
Mounday
McClellan
Pupé
Burnside
Centertile
Virginia
Lee, Jackson
Tennessee
Buell
Chattanooga
Lexington
Kirby Smith
Fort Donelsyn
Extra Session Call and Republican Convention
A governor’s proclamation announces a special legislative session on October 10 to address major public business and a bill to enable soldiers to vote. Editorial notes a Republican Congressional Convention at Mineral Point on the 21st, urging early assembly district conventions to nominate delegates.
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Minera
Editorial Correspondence from Camp During Wisconsin Volunteers
Lipsey reports disorganized camp setup upon arrival with four companies present, lacking official orders, shortages in commissary and quartermaster stores, and incomplete barracks. Officers explain delays due to state authority marching troops into field, while TE officers resolve rapid deployment amid red tape and zeal.
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Milwaukee
Wrt
Chi
Racike
Mississippi
Lave
Enel
Satchels
Eadh
Camp Life and News from the Frontier War
A bundled diary style summary covers army camp routine, rations, and milk from cows, plus notes on officers, equipment, and a pending muster. It then reports the death of 2d Lieutenant Joab Agyos Supra and letters detailing his burial, followed by a travelogue from the Dalles to Wallula detailing ports, portages, steamboats, costs, and describes Port Dalles, Deschutes, and the Snake River region with railway and trade prospects.
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Gathman
Cook
Sam
Atla
Ratica Ie
Lnfield
U.S
du Savicday
Joab Agyos Supra
Pinvey
Bhia Tacher
Wasp
Brigas
Tusa
Ulee
F Mas
Ligur
Saari
Ysd
General Hospital
War Department
Washington
Smith
Madani
J. W. Sprague
Mra. A. Sarre
Julynann
Charles Warren
Abe Battary
Eastport
Pulip
Deschutes
Prate
Onin
Grand Round Landing
Oregon Steam Navigation Company
Columbia River
Noble
Gascades
Dalles
Hppet
Colombia
N. Co
Degchates
Columita
Tris Place
Lewintown
Snake River
Walluta
Lewistown
Wallula
Lewiston
Des ‘Chutes
Kiipatat Valier
Oflex
Sneke River
Canen
Old Fort Walla Walla
Wola Walla
Oregon Boundary
W. T. Talow Weter
Walls Walla
Fort Ad
Hudson Say Company
Hudson Bay Company
Vansyse
Rebels rout near Richmond Kentucky after heavy artillery clash
On August 31 near Richmond Kentucky Union forces led by Gen Manson including the 69th and 71st Indiana engaged Confederates in a two day fight. Nelsons troops rallied later, and Union losses were heavy with 124 killed and 350 wounded reported. Lexington was warned as Wright and Wallace ordered readiness for further attacks.
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Cixersatr
Richmond
Manson
71St
Indiana
Rogerville
Hattls
Nelson
Lexington
95Th Ohio
16Th
60Th
Mandy's
Meticalte
Topping
Maj
Kunkle
Wright
Inka
Vilentes Io
Lim
Lessington
Lextyerox
Wallace
Pope
Skinner
Pranklin
Waa
Centerville
Sumner
Franklin
Washington
Anmxaxonia
Nanagang
Alexandria
Battlefeld
Schensk
War in Virginia reports sharp fighting near Washington
Dispatches describe a large 60,000 strong rebel force moving toward Manassas and Centreville. Union General Pope reports heavy casualties and a tactical contest with Jackson and Stuart’s cavalry. Maj. Gen. Halleck coordinates Lee’s forces and McDowell Sigel Renn Porter's corps to block reinforcements. Washington anxiously monitors battlefield reports and rising troop deployments as both sides claim momentum.
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Washington
Washington Star
Popa Ani
Bristow
Manassas
Army Corps
Jackson
Stuart
Waterloo
Hippahannoc
Lee
Poten
Managsas
Taylor
McArmes
Ewell
Thaferra
Hill
Robert Lee
Brgafier
Fitz High Lue
Court’ House
Aime
Hooker
Stuart Im Person
Fairfax Court House
Vienna
Maserdar
Swell
Pope
Alexandria
Warrenton Junction
Sud
McDowell
Sigel
Renn
Gainesville
Warrenton
Alexandike
Pizelmas
Greenwich
Porter
Bard
Manassas Junction
White Plains
Thoroughfare Gap
Longstreet
M. Dowell
Hawker
Manaseas
Kettle Ran
Manassas Joneton
Centrayille
Hewns
Centreville
Heinigchnan
Maj
Gan
Epara7rtsas
Freep
Dares
Graveron
Bull Run
Coons
Thomas A. Beott
Larkat
Sudley Church
Bull
Heinweliian
Zene
Centersille
Stonewall Jackson
Qurinformant
Boll Run
Manasasa
Taster
Heintzelm
Langiey's
Chai’ Bridré
Beery
Wadsworth
Sourees
Wisconsin Proclamation Calls Legislature to Special Session
The governor of Wisconsin announces a special session of the Legislature to convene in Madison on September 10, 1862, at noon. The proclamation is dated August 29, 1862, and bears the state seal with signatures of the governor Edward Salomon and secretary James T. Lewis.
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Geo. W. Ber
Hanmer Rorstns
A. A
Townsend
Dunwadlle
Remington
Wisconsin
Madison
Edward. Salomon
Tames T. Lewis
Sidte
Fant
Sex Glarus
York
Adama
Washington
Brickdhal House
Adamiay
Seeuaaty
Jordan
Claraow
Mondag
Seboo
Mona
Brooklyn
Exeter
Mt. Micusant
Albany
Bahool Hooueda
Attica
Mooraty
Aviruet
Green
Aunt Pleasant
Enid Atray
James Broddick
Mount Pleasant
Green County
Iy Paowatt
Jobo Alten
Edward Alten
Mild
Edock A
B. Dunwipdie
Inde
Orrick
Consissiovens
Ecaonay Ustyzusky Lasye
Badigon
Erare
Wascossi
Danetes
O'Ctock
A. M. Ani
County of Green
James
Lews
Bam D. Bastings
Jas. H. Osce
Ioners
Cesnes
McKivy
Monroe
Wis
Galland
Notable Civil War Casualties Amidst Ongoing Engagements
A partial list of killed and wounded officers from a recent engagement includes Brig. Gen. Schenck of Ohio, Brig. Gen. Hatch of Massachusetts, Brig. Gen. Buford, Brig. Gen. Robinson, Col. Roberts of the 2d Michigan, Col. Henderson of the 7th Pennsylvania Reserves, Col. Farnsworth, Col. Cantwell of the New York Highlanders, and Col. Mur dith. Wounds reported for several others. the report notes the list is unofficial and partial.
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TA Wisk. Wasurxetox
Anc
Schenck
Minnie Ball
Ger. Conlier
Hatch
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