The War and Slavery and the Union’s Fate
A. B. Shaver argues the Union depends on extirpating slavery and denounces claims of rabid abolitionism. He warns the South’s political failure and predicts slavery’s doom with Union victory, while condemning secession and outlining confiscation of slaves as wartime property. A Fort Snelling correspondent reports four Wisconsin soldiers deserting from Company H for a $100 bounty.
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Times
South
North
Union
Hammond
South Carolina
Washington
Welkin
Free North
Hayti
Liberia
Fort Snelling
Minn
Wisconsin
Groves
George Fidler
Marsellus Stevens
J. Hennegan
Taylor
Reves
Market notes and farm prospects for the region
Grain prices are low and outlook slim with a fair wheat crop not as abundant as last year. Corn promises well and rye harvest is underway. Hog prices remain strong though street hogs are numerous. The column suggests pork could be worth about one cent per pound. Washington jail lists over four hundred pending trials for offenses against the government.
The Scientific American Journal Feature Praise
The periodical is praised for its usefulness and entertaining science coverage. It highlights popular science, mechanics, agriculture, and commerce with fidelity, noting Munn & Co. as publishers and listing subscription terms.
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Scientific American
America
Munn & Co
Park Jot
New York
Toombs Says State Department Fits in My Hat
Richmond correspondent of the Memphis Appeal reports Mr Toombs quipping that after being asked to take a clerk position in the State Department he replied that they could carry the whole department in his hat.
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Richmond
Memphis Appeal
Toombs
State Department
Quebec Fire Claims Nearly Entire La crosse Family
A dwelling fire near Quebec kills Charles Lacrosse a farmer and four children aged thirteen fourteen six and eight as the family perishes in the blaze. Col Davis earns a famed bon mot after taunting from secessionists in Baltimore. The Russian Ministry of Marine plans a telegraph link from St Petersburg to the Pacific via Siberia and Europe with a five year completion goal.
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Quebec
Charles Lacrosse
Europe
Siberia
Pacific Ocean
Russian
Ministry of Marine
St Petersburg
Pacific
Confederate pickets withdrawn as troops withdraw statement
Fairfax Court House reports indicate gradual Confederate withdrawal with pickets withdrawn a few days ago and unmolested patrols for several days. The Montreal Herald notes ten to twelve thousand French Canadians returning to lower Canada in response to U S troubles.
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Fairfax Court House
The
Montreal Herald
Lower Canada
United States
Curious Comet Surprises Harvard Astronomers
The Comet, per Professor Bond of the Harvard Observatory, defies prior designations and appeared wholly unexpected, catching astronomers off guard. Albany Journal notes New York has fifty three regiments ready at war fronts, about 45 000 men, with 50 000 more obtainable if needed. Despite U S troubles the Glasgow Herald reports unprecedented numbers of United States ships loading and unloading in the Clyde.
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Bond
Harvard Observatory
Charles V
Albany Journal
New York
Terald
United States
Clyde
Congress opens with twenty five states represented
The current Congress includes representatives from twenty five states, which is twelve more than the number remaining at the Union's start.
Norwegian Immigrants Arrive by Rail in Chicago
Long lines of Norwegian newcomers arrive at Dearborn street as Michigan Central trains bring more than 2 505 in two weeks and 12 000 more this season. Many are poor yet carry hopeful resolve for Winona Red Wing Pepin and other Wisconsin Minnesota towns.
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Michigan Central Railroad
Liverpool
Quebec
Dearborn Street
Winona
Red Wing
Pepin
Reads Landing
Wisconsin
Minnesota
A. Y. Jribune
Oil Shortage Amid Southern Railways Sparks Scavenger Move
A Memphis newspaper warns the South will face oil shortages for railroads and machinery. It urges appointing scavengers to collect grease from camps to prevent waste and avert serious trouble.
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Memphis
Chippewa County Sees Military Honors And Rewards
Mr H Richardson of Chippewa County has received a Lieutenant's Commission and is recruiting for Capt Ben Allen's North Pepin company. The county board votes to continue Richardson's prosecuting attorney salary during the wars and grants bonuses of 50 to unmarried volunteers and 75 for those with families, reflecting notable patriotism.
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Ron
Relieved Col Smith as Hannibal guards report battle and rout
Three Hannibal Home Guard units returned from duty near Monroe reporting a sharp engagement with about 1200 rebels. Union forces under Col Smith and Gen Wood repelled the attack, with 75 rebels captured and two guns lost, four Union soldiers wounded, and Col Smith intent on firing on prominent rebel prisoners while Gov Wood organized relief and march toward home.
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Hannan
Hannibal Home Guard
Col. Smith
Hannibal
Monroe
Smith
Cal. Smith
Wood
Burnap
Quincy
Gov. Wood
Marion City
Bosvox
Fej
Fortiss
10Th
Indiana
19Th
Ohio Volunteers
Beverly Road
McClellan
Rosseau
Woman recounts Confederate plans to attack Washington
A Richmond arrival says she was blocked from a pass by Jeff Davis and Beauregard. She fled to the Paris of the Potomac, learned Confederates mass along the route to Fairfax Court House, and that Beauregard aims to shell Arlington and advance toward the capital with little reserve. She claims Beauregard’s emissaries stay in close contact with city movements.
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Washington
Richmond
Virginia
Jeff. Davis
Beauregard
Paris
Potomac
Manassas
Fairfax Court House
Arlington
Clly
Bourregard
Wisconsin Hero Laid To Rest In Williamsport
The New York Tribune reports on the Bret Wisconsin Regiment in Virginia. The engagement claims three Wisconsin deaths including George Drake of Milwaukee who died near Williamsport after being retrieved from the field. His burial was held with solemn honors at Col. Lainen’s HQ under Capt. Kennedy.
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New York
Riline
Virginia
Wisconsin
Falling Waters
Mainexville
Pennsylvania
George Drake
Milwaukee
Williamsport
Dfe
Col. Lainen
Kennedy
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Pepin, Wis
Col. Davis
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Republican Senate
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Bosroy
Halifax
Juty
Southeynwaters
Wasuxetos
Seat
Beverley
Pegram
Muind
Chevenant
Grafton
Garnett
Laurel Hill
St. George
Burwaro
Col
Hamilton
Elmira
Ciurenco
Bacorafan
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