War and Peace in the Union Fronts and Tennessee Conventions
Washington dispatches report Andrew Johnson arriving from Tennessee after an assassination attempt near Cumberland Gap. The piece discusses rebel outrages, Union sentiment in Tennessee and Kentucky, and calls for arms for loyalists, including proposals to secure mail routes and rail lines to bolster Union strength in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. S. Tribune
Kentucky
Tennessee
Johnson
Mittiesippi
Virginia
Middle
West
Middle Tennessee
Maynard
Nelson
UNION
South
Carolingy
Cumberland Gap
Virginia and
Royal Tennesears
The Seat of War in Missouri Map and Railroads
A detailed description of Missouri battle geography, key towns, rivers, and rail routes, noting Union and Confederate positions, bridges burned and repair timelines, with emphasis on Jefferson City, St. Louis, Lexington, and Hannibal. It discusses rail plans to Springfield and Rolla, security risks, and the role of governor proclamations in shaping military strategy.
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Missouri
Erison
Pointe
Jefferson City
Cape
Lyon
Jackson
Booneville
Carrow Rock
Missouri River
Saline County
Cooper
Howard
Saline
Pettie
Lafayette
Clay
Pacific Railroad
Rolla
St. Louie
Springfield
Tradery and
Sedalia
Gascounde
Osage
St. Louis
Camp Jackson
Moreau
Jefferson Ciy
Lexington
Lafayette County
Kaneas
Kanene City
St. Joseph and
Leavenworth
United States
New Mexico
Uta
Seerimivuiste
Fort Leavenworth
Kanna City
Kansas
Union
Camp Lincoln
Liberty
St. Josph
United Statea
Kansan
St. Joseph
Harvey
Price
Home Guards
United States Reserve Corps
Stewart Thaw
Mirwouri
Hill
Quincy
Redd
Hinwelf
St. Louie Leet
United States Home Guard
Major Hurt
Hannibal
Kentucky
Tennessee
Fort Smith
Overland Mail Company
Fort South
Warsaw
North Missouri
Hudson
Second Rhode Island Regiment Near the Frontline
A long report describes officers’ oath rituals, enlistment drives, and war preparations. The Second Rhode Island Regiment camps near the Firs with many volunteers forming in Leinesses while General Scott discusses reinforcements from Tennessee. Rumors hover on troop movements as the Virginia and New York regiments arrive and authorities monitor the riverfront alarms and court-time anxieties.
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Rhode Island
Chas. W. May
Navy
Maryland
Scott
Johnson
Emerson Etheridge
War Department
Georgetown
Meigs
New-York
Virginia
Virvinka
Walrfvx Court-Howe
Ud Confedermie
New York Regiment
Gol. Stone
Point Rocks
The Position of Kentucky Secession Forces
A report outlines that secessionist forces aim to keep pressure on Kentucky while avoiding direct entry into the state. Officials warn of strategic maneuvers and insist Kentucky remains neutral amid growing conflict tensions.
Quell In Trouble at Manassas Running the Blockade
Major turmoil linked to Manassas and Kentucky politics as Union authorities seek to enforce laws and protect federal property. Reports describe a pressurized situation with potential troop movements, a disputed agreement with Gen McClellan, and heightened tension among Confederate sympathizers in Kentucky and Tennessee.
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Col. C. TE. Poster
Congress
Tate
North Carolina
Mr. F
Norful Vo
Vic Wan
South
Charleston
Drookinrige
Ile
Secomonat
Gar
Lorvierten
Ratining
Jina
Rho Newbie
Jowrmut Sages
Johneon
Lexington
Kentucky
Lawraine
Jeffersonvile
Getty Thackner
Magli
Wade
McClellan
United States
United Bates
Khor
Harvin
Kentecky
Haresale
Ducknae
Cmap
Mein
Lawlees
J. W. Harnet
Comrose
Furst
Kenurky
Cherlowton
HPL
Rome
Charionion Mercury
Stevens
Havana
Oolie
Weller
Meason
Gues
Pam
Memee
Mallory
Thavie
Toombs
Doston Warlems and naval movements report
Doston Warlems notes distant ships and expected departures. The Si Regiment of Maine plans to leave Boston for New York on Wednesday. The frigate Santee under Commander Wagle sails from Portree toward the Atlantic while the Vinwsones at Cawrlestowen are to be commissioned Monday. The Poste la intended to sail for the Wow Nowe with pages in tow.
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Manapbeas
Richmond
Manarsae Junction
Marasene Junction
Beauregard
Fairfax Court House
Manessne
Potomac
Washington
Mathian Bol
Navy Department
Doston Warlems
Maine
Borth
New-York
Santee
Wagle
Portree
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THE
Senator Johnson
East Tennessee
Leauregard Near
Waslington
Gen. Scott
Western
Aranieal
Yeston
Fisgory
Sweet
Greenville
Mik
Moutis
Western Virgin
Sus
Wheeling
Grafton
Clarksburg
Ted
Wapmington
Beokt
McDowell
Tropa
Manassa
Western Virginia
Romney
Philippi
Gov. Wise
Dembinski
Fourteenth Street
12Th New-York
Long Bridge
Emory
Maryland Cavalry
United States Senate
AO News
Prom Port Pieken
Fort Pickens
Brunsw
Arrowro
Bedaua Racy Pane E
Warsay
Pluvar
Onville
Keok
Palmyra
Rocheport
Jefferson Ei
Saantoh
Sourney
Peoria
Louis
Jefferson Barracks
Birde PO
New Madrid
Auoe
M’clellan
Minassas
Davie
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