GREAT INSURRECTION REPORT FROM ARMY OPERATIONS
Washington dispatch fronts the day's war news with updates on army movements from Fairfax Court House to Grafton and Harpers Ferry. Gen Dix takes command in Virginia while Gen McDowell presses toward Fairfax. Beauregard shifts forces east from Manassas Junction as 8000 troops hold western Maryland.
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Dix
Virginia
McDowz1l
Raygon
Trig
Qelenels Howzer
HmrarzruMan
Dex
Arlington House
Jos. W. Wrap
United States Army
Capwwalla-Den
Potomac
Williamsport
McDoweLl
Fairfax
Falls Church
Vienna
Beorr
Sadwallades
Canwallaper
Harpers Ferry
Missouri
Lawn
Kansas
Momraomary
Lawx
Washington
Senate
Rhode Island
J. 8. Brocvy
Srzwant Extswearn
Zouaves
Twenty-first New-York Regiment
New-York
Lewis
New York State
Bruin Wens
Camistian
Beauregard
State Department
Besavaycano
Manassas Junction
Fairfax Courthouse
McDowel
Pittsburgh
Havy Yard
Col. Manston
New Hampshire
Harisburgh
Maryland
A. Qadwallader
Troops occupy Williamsport as Union forces press border
Describes Williamsport under Union occupation with flag display and heavy supplies. Reports troops near Wenver and at Great Falls Seneca Mills and Poolesville, plus rising gunboat plans, militia redeployments, and civilian reactions amid Confederate movements along the Potomac.
Eastern Tennessee Stands Against Slavery Threats
He argued for Union defense amid disloyal state sentiments and warned Southern coercion would push Eastern Tennessee to seek Federal aid. The speaker asserted the region would resist slavery and endure devastation if needed, including burning and bloodshed, yet remain free of slave rule.
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Tennessee
Quiet scenes and rumors near Alexandria during Civil War drills
Reports from Alexandria dated Saturday June 22 describe three weeks of watchful expectation with rumors of attacks and quiet scenes at the Potomac. Se cessionista battery rumors, coal boat stoppages, and Cap t Baru re arrest are discussed as unverified. Maj Gen Dix appointed to Virginia, Gen McDowst visits Alexandria.
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Baru
Becesalon Cavalry
Alegiance
Con-Yards
Cams
London Jload
J. B. Wollams
South Carolina
Jac. Hosxina
New Orleans
Dix
Department of
Virginia
Gen. McDowst
Alexandria
Chrismat
Ohio
Cols
Morrow
Ampaans
Cap Dennison
McCiznar
Parkersburg
Gratton
Kentucky
Cinciona’s
Newprt
Capt Flows
Boston
Maine
Port Tard
New York
Tver
Thin Lins
Wil Ce
Santee
Eaath
Paramouth
Vincennes
Charlestown Navy Yard
Turmoil in Missouri as camps shift and battles loom
Reports from Sedalia and Camp Cole describe Union forces clashing with secessionists near Boonesville and Lexington. Gov. Jackson pursued to Florence, while 4000 state troops converge on Lexington. Gen Lyon aims to reach Booneville with reinforcements as troops defect and sail toward Arkansas.
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ST. Louie
St. Louis
Torrxn
Syracuse
Gov. Jackson
Florence
Tipton
Paamxuie
C. H. McCunoon
Brn McCunoon
Nepublican
Paica
Lexington
Jnil
Bareze
Lyon
Booneville
Jackson County
Kansas
Pamca
Kansas City
Missouri River
Conflicting Movements and Rumors Amid Civil War Front
Western Maryland dispatch dated June 20 1861 details chaotic troop movements and countermanded orders around Martinsburg and Cumberland. The writer cites indecision by generals and rumors of larger forces, questioning tactical choices and urging decisive action to meet the enemy.
Evacuation of Lexington Reported by State Troops
Reports from Kansas City say state troops have evacuated Lexington and have not disclosed their destination. No further details are available, but the evacuation is deemed reliable by sources in the area.
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Kansas City
Lexington
General Davies leadership boosts Union artillery at Alexandria
In the measure supplied, Gen. Dave has infused new vigor into all arms. His officers praise his grasp of artillery, predicting aggressive action and a push for the enemy beyond the Potomac. The tone reflects confidence in driving the foe back from the river crossing.
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William Spore
Johnston
Virginia
Lhat
Rhode Island
Wallacs
Cumberland
Washington
Hagerstown
Cap Wattanas
Meryland
Williams
Bharpsburgh
Nucusr
Aulthia
Wallace
Roode Island
Wassingen
Geo. Syorr
Martinsburgh
Mar- Upaburgh
Offerra
Qatermasters
Coere
Pizacs
Dig Bethel
Scuswax
Fairfax
Pat Reason
Scorr
Blagerstowe
Dovarensi
Sharpsbeign
Mary and Keighta
Tuomas
Devptepar
Marilinburgh
Pickes
Abelr Gine
Dave
Alexandria
Potomac
Battle reports and troop movements near New Creek Bridge
An express from Cumberland says the Cumberland Home Guard at New Creek Bridge survived unscathed. Col Wattacs fortifies his position with abundant provisions and ammunition. Mountaineers, six to seven hundred, gathered after a railroad bridge burning, ready to defend if attacked. Casualties include one killed and one wounded by accidental gunfire. Deserters and guards, prisoners, and hospital status are noted with several officers jailed or wounded.
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Haoasstown
Balurdasy
Cumberland
Cumberland Home Guard
New Creek Bridge
Wattacs
Col Wallice
Virginia
Romney
Col
Donnan
Mr. Cann
Martinsburgh
Wu. Darumn
Pittsburgh
Gro Wouunrs
Elckcress
Confederate forces encamped near Martinsburg threaten town
Correspondent reports 15,000 Confederate troops at Stephenson Depot about ten miles from Martinsburg. 700 men in Berkley County with 450 near Martinsburg, 70 cavalry and 60 infantry at Donker's Hill. Town buzzes as heavy cannon and a battery are planned to command river and Berkeley hills, amid preparations for possible fighting. United States cavalry and about 6,600 infantry are in camp nearby.
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Matthias Point
Potomac
Fairfax
Falls Church
Washington
Louisville
Harper's Ferry
Stephenson’s
Martinaburgh
McClullan
Serkeley
United States
Cannariante
Andrew Johnson Denies Letters and Negotiations in Lexington Speech
The Journal reports Andrew Johnson in a late Lexington speech saying he never wrote a letter to Mr Lawagnox and never negotiated for money with anyone in the North. The remarks respond to accusations tied to his political conduct.
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Andrew Johnson
Ardrew Jonseor
Lexington
Lawagnox
Missouri Seccsionists move toward Point Pheasant and Yelville
Chicago dispatch reports 4000 Missouri secessionists crossing the Arkansas River toward Yelville, with 4000 more aiming for Point Pheasant near Cairo. Capt. Parnon with 400 regulars moved from Kansas City to Liserty Mo to disperse 500 rebels led by Gen. Mozin. Rebels fled as Parnon seized the town and captured leading secessionists. Gen Mozin remained captive. A Home Guard was organized and armed.
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Chicago
Tinica
Cairo
Missouri
Pheasant
Memphis
Ita
Arkansas River
Yelville
Marion County
L. W. Boassit
Secamion
Corgreas
Kentucky
Parnom
Paimon
Mozim
Moais
Bowman Reported Hung Amid Unclear Details
A June report from Battimons cites a letter dated Friday night from William Sport noting Col. Acowman and Mr. Coasz seen buoy at Mertinsburgh yesterday as spins. The American correspondent says the information is unreliable and questions its reliability.
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Col Bowman
Battimons
The
American
William Sport
Col. Acowman
Mr. Coasz
Mertinsburgh
Muffled War News From Kentucky and Tennessee
Louisville dispatches report freight bans on Nash ville line starting Monday and 2000 guns halted at Jeffersonville en route to Louisville. A Buognar to Gov. Macorrin letter outlines a Kentucky role defending U S property and enforcing neutrality while McCustriam agrees to withdraw troops or call in federal forces if Kentucky cannot remove Southern forces. Kentucky authorities promise to protect federal property and respect U S law though Tennessee warnings and state guards deploy amid rising reseats. Macnarsas notes secessionist gains in Kentucky First District.
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Louisville
Nashville
Jeffersonville
Louieville
Buognar
Macorrin
McCustram
Kentucky
United States
U. S
McCuisllam
McCiztiap
Ducxwex
Hannie
Tennessee
Huargzzs
Ianais
Columbus
Bocxmisbes
State Guard
L. W. Baaszat
Congress
Macnarsas
Charleston Mercury
Ecokoiere
Jeff
New- York Tomes
Aintioay
Soe Sedars
Kentuckincs
South
Union
Lorcoun
South Carolina
Mr. Liscoty
Lincoxx
Lincoln
Bumter
Jzyr
Davis
Bain- Bxaard
Virginia
Jerz. Davis
Jeff. Davis
Outahera
Mathera
Jerr
Gen. Scott
Hostilies
Matuory
Louisville Tome Row
Jona M. Haxtan
Achignol
Asys
Carrissorm
Somme
Mestre
Maxtony
Hasias
Mr. Haazan
Hetalkain
Reports of unrest and coastal threats amid Civil War era tensions
The piece notes white class fears of slave uprisings and near civil war, with refugees seeking passes from Gen Bravazaako. It mentions a warship near Dawes Inlet, unprotected coast, and depredations possible. The Delta reports brig Stevens breaking blockade to Barratora Bay under Fort Lingeworth. Havana's man in Mexico travels to Florida to meet old southern-rights allies.
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Bravazaako
Charleston Mercury
Dawe’s Inlet
New Orleans
Stevens
Barratora Bay
Fort Lilingaworth
Havana
Delta
Waitan
Mexico
Florida
South
Mewrs
Mallozr
Davis
Tooms
Fort Monroe Affaires Report From General Letters
Dispatch from Fortress Monroe notes Union reconnaissance toward Great Bethel and suspected Confederate concentrations at Yorktown. Two hundred New York Naval Brigade bivouac at Hampton. Col Waupzer leads rest. Heat challenges troops. hospital recoveries steady. large hospital stores arriving from Boston and others. Forewarned intelligence from Sewall's Point and Willoughby’s Point signals ongoing movements. portmaster cooperative. letters require regiment and state identifiers.
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New York Naval Brigade
Hampton
Waupzer
Massachusetts
Old Polot
Newport
Wisoxmras
Great Bethel
Boston
Sewall's Point
Sewall’s Point
Willoughby’s Point
Col. Manzupaz
Borige
Fortress Monroe
Gen. Burtzer
Department of Virginia
Quartermaster McAgrausg
New York
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Pacific Railroad
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Warsaw Democrat
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John Chatman
Arm Tod
Adam Huleman
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Richmond
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Mapahyas
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Seat of War
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Cambridge
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Boston Items
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Washington Star
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Potosac
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Qol. Wallace
Southern News From
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Yorktown
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