Riots, Rivers Rise and Local Happenings Reported
Several rafts of St Croix lumber pass the lake while the river rises further. In Wyoming county Pa a secessionist act was deemed legal by a jury. About forty Zouaves join for active service in Milwaukee as steamboats land at the Levee with freight and passengers. A new flag with many stars appears over the Allard house. Reflections on Harper’s Weekly and Harper’s Monthly. Rebels’ wives and children head north. A heavy rain hits the region. Downsville Post Office planned. Wheat shipped by steamer. Neighborhood improvements include a wide plank sidewalk and new reapers arriving. Verdant scenery noted. some locals dispute beauty in nature. Marriages listed among town residents.
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Wyoming County
Sang Ieee
Zouaves
Milwaukee
List of Letters Remaining in Pepin Post Office May 21 1861
The list includes H. B. Ames C. W. Ayers E Brock 2 Elias Brock Henry Bruwn J Brown James B. Drue William Clarke Chas E F Kaenel Mrs Lydia Merrell P M McInnerley and the Post Master. An aside notes baldness and advertising for stimulants to promote beard growth with claims tied to London inventor Dr Beltingham and N L Hegeman Co.
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Pepin
H. B. Ames
C. W. Ayers
E Brock
Elias Brock
Henry Bruwn
J. Brown
James B. Drue
William Clarke
Chas
EF. Kaenel
Lydia Merrell
P. M. McInnerley
Tite Hart
Beltingham
London
Messrs. N. L. Hegeman & Co
How Col Ellsworth Was Killed in The Civil War
An official report recounts Col. Ellsworth leading his regiment across the river from Washington to seize the telegraph office. On the roof he detached a secession flag, then confronted a armed assailant who fired. Ellsworth fell fatally as his comrade killed the killer. The house was surrounded and prisoners taken.
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Col. Ellsworth
Washington
Ellsworth
Letters of marque and privateering in early treaties
The excerpt explains that treaties with major nations forbid subjects from accepting commissions of marque to aid enemies. It notes privateering originated in England under Edward I, requires government letters, and mandates adherence to laws of war, neutral rights, and profit limits. It discusses calls to curb privateering as harmful to maritime security.
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Great Britain
France
Prussia
Spain
Holland
Sweden
Columbia
Chile
Eingland
Edward I
Kents Commentaies
Paris treaty pledge on privateering and neutral rights debated
The article recalls the 1836 Paris Congress declarations on privateering neutral flag protections and contraband. It notes U S positions by Mr Marey and Mr Cass, the stance against abolishing privateering, and mentions President Jefferson Davis’ embargo on letters of marque without Southern Congress approval.
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Great Britain
Austia
France
Prussia
Russia
Sardinia
Turkey
Paris
Marey
Pierce
Cass
United States
Southern Congress
United
Street firing and war rumors reach this city
A letter describes heavy artillery and masks the war as escalating with 68 pound siege howitzers mounted by Col Prentiss. The writer says Cairo may face delays as the South’s attack is postponed and notes possible arrival of Wisconsin Regiments.
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Cairo
Seige
Col Prentiss Hay Mount
Wisconsin
Cruly
Virginia campaign reports and local reactions May 25
News from Virginia front lines describes firing near Little Jay Arlington and anticipated attacks on batteries. Reports mention troops crossing the river, potential operations around Alexandria, and rail line sabotage near Leesburgh. Also notes local elections disrupted by rebels and Army movements from Fort Monroe to Culpeper and Harper's Ferry as trains bring fresh troops and supplies.
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Ninetos
Virgin
Little Jay
Arlington
Virginia
Fortress Monroe
Com. Stringham
Gen
Buy Tex
Cumberland
Yankee
Star
Alexandria
Leesburgh
Occoanoy
Culpepper
Bantmore
Harper's Ferry
Letcher
John Merriman
Baltimore County
Fort MclTenry
Leavesworth
United States
Here
Col
Wing
Regiment of Kansas Volunteers
Fainsanns' Scamns and Fairbanks Scales Compared
The piece argues new scales imitate Fairbanks to gain public trust but asserts Fairbanks scales have steadily increased in use and popularity. It emphasizes durability convenience and accuracy as the keys to Fairbanks’ leadership in American commerce.
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Chierge
Fainsanns
Fairbanks
Siege era notes on camp Jackson and troop movements
Correspondent reports in May 1867 from St Louis on the capture of camp Jackson, nearby military posts, and ordnance seizing by U S troops. He notes 12 600 soldiers around the city, three regiments across the river at Caseyville, and plans to disperse rebels in Missouri and Arkansas.
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Sc. Louis
G. B. Suaven
Camp Jackson
Cheltenham
Pacific
U.S
Minute Man
Arsenal
Sron City
Oposite
Caseysville
Dixie
Missouri
Uwarsey
Lasrisin Nanses
Arkansas
Arkasas
Mure Chan
3D Regiment Mu
Minnie Riffes
Fire Zouaves threaten vengeance after Col. Ellsworth death
May 25 dispatch reports the Fire Zouaves pledging to burn Alexandria in reprisal for Col. Ellsworth's assassination. Federal reconnoitering parties advance along the rail lines from Alexandria to Georgetown, seizing wires and repelling Rebel pickets as forts rise across Arlington Heights. Ellsworth's funeral and national observances follow as Washington suspends business and braces for further action.
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Wasurveyonx
Col. Kilsworth
Alexandra
Mexandria
Richmond R. R
Federal Army
Grand Army of the
United States
Georgetown
Arlington Heights
Alexandria
Jol
Elsworth
Washington
Scote
Col. Wilcox
Col. Filsworth
A. m
Tie
Ellsworth
Tfe
Secy
Seward
Smith
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Bay State
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Leverett Davis
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Cedar River
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P. M. McInerney
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