Douglas Speech in Chicago Urges Nation Unity Against Secession
Senator Douglas addresses a Chicago crowd urging unwavering support for the United States. He denounces secession, warns of civil war, and calls for Republicans and Democrats to unite to defend the Government, maintain constitutional rights, and defeat the conspiracy to break up the Union.
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Senator Dougla
Chicgo
Dougls
Chicago
Douglas Sprech
Afr
Loka
United States
Aserby
Hirabapol
Disamonita
Hearn
Wéile
Liesé
Bothing
Lehi Mike
Congress
Lincoln
Vhey
Secompion
Hiarter
Iisunion
United South
Capitol
Wisanion
Iinois
Illinois
Hidinbie
Diplomatic exchanges on American affairs and Union fate
Telegraphic summary from Washington: Faulkner reports President's confidence in restoring harmony of the Union, potential Confederate appeals for foreign recognition will be opposed. Thouvenal notes no action yet. France may recognize de facto governments if properly justified, but no haste. Secretary Seward pushes firm stand against dissolution, urging European leaders to dismiss the idea of Union collapse.
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O Clovil
Frames
Wasuinutos
State Department
Faulkoer Vod Thouvenal
Faulkner
United States
France
M. Thouvenal
M. Thonvenal
Secretary of State
Dayton
R J Sewards
Faulk
Fomaroy
Laranr
Lil
Telegrafrh
Alderman
Swallow
Letortsville
Vly
Union
Letart
Letart Township
Speech by Reverdy Johnson on Union Loyalty Rally at Fredericktown
May 7 report from Bantiwonrr covers Reverdy Johnson praising the Union, condemning rebellion, and urging Maryland to stay loyal. It notes large crowds, enlistment implications, and the need to resist disloyalty. Arrests of alleged attackers on Massachusetts troops are mentioned, with legislative action described as inactive.
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Ruth Pomeroy
Athans
Reverdy JonNson
Bantiwonrr
Union
Frederickto-lay
Friends of Constitutional Rights
Vongrass
Free States
Maryland
Massachusetts
Washington and Baltimore mobilization amid Civil War rumors
War and Navy Department reports detail troop plans and mobilization across Baltimore Washington cities. Regiments of 1,000 men from Baltimore, 40,000 troops to be concentrated in the capital, supply actions, and governors of several states coordinating support for the Union while Confederate efforts unfold in Tennessee and Richmond.
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War and Navy Department
Baltimore
Washington
Sth
Patterson
Richmond
Harper's Ferry
Kentucky
Senator Morrill
Maine
Ohio
Michigan
Tooiana
Illinois
Lec'y Chase
Cairo
Anderson
Union
Washington Navy Yard
Alleghanies
Kentucky Brigade
Western Virginia Loyalties and the Seventh Regiment Oath
Western Virginia shows mixed signals as loyalties waver between Union and Confederacy. The Wheeling Convention looms March 13, signaling federal protection may be needed to guard against rebel pressure. The Seventh Regiment reports debunking a rumor they refused the oath, with all men affirming allegiance to the United States and readiness to serve.
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United States
New York
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United States of America
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Soldier's Kit gift noted by grateful soldiers in 1861
A letter from Roy in May 1861 praises a silk morocco Soldier's Kit with four internal pockets for soap needles buttons and a New Testament. The writer urges Indiana volunteers to support union efforts and remembers those who did nothing for volunteers as battles approach. May 7 1861.
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Meigs County Master Commisioner Sale of Pomeroy Mills Property
The Meigs County Court of Common Pleas will publicly sell the Pomeroy Rolling Mill Co. real estate at the courthouse door in Pomeroy on the first Wednesday of June. The auction includes lots 14 15 10 and 17 and the east part of lot 18 fronting Front Street to Condor Street with buildings machinery furnaces stacks engines fixtures and tools. Also 42 feet in northwest part of lot 20 fronting Condor Street about 60 feet deep with a house, plus 16 feet in northeast part of lot 20 and 23 feet in northwest part of lot 21 with a house, and lots 8 and 9 with two engines. Appraised values total 50 1 00, 600 00, and 1 000 00 respectively. Purchases require one fourth cash and the balance in equal installments over three years.
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Meiga
Pomeroy
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Eaid
Meigs
Pomeroy Rolling Mil Co
Wits
Tot Ne
Front Street
Comler Street
Aleothe Landing
Condor Street
Thervon
Seid
FPA
Casi Praiges
Smith
Joseph Igg
Bent
Jule Mauek
Ole Company
Ohio
Anid Meigs County
Townehiy
Inns of Meteor Ave
Ohiu Iives
James
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Keiraopuiiney
Amy Endisa Whatevory Aminisho
Willy
Siaid
Mary Mauck
Joseph Mauck
Jehu Mauck
Smerth
Meirs
Deachbert Junty
Moira
Uiue
Olin Company
Robert Coumpievil
James Melaughtin
William Rinney
Thompson & Carr
J.J. Will
Eyelil
W. LL Patten
Stem Township
Porary
O. Sinn
W. IL Paar
Angill
Low
J. White
M. Cyants
Macren Befiasell
Adoulfih Smith
Court of Common Pleas
Meigs County
Ohio Company
Adonijah Smith
Warren J. Liscell
Jd. Waitr
S.C
Shevitt
W. Poster
Je Ashworth
Ashworth
Wine Heyl
Meige
Lourt-Bouse
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Wia
Bevin
William Poster
John Ashworth
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J.J. White
Mysterious 1861 advertisements and notices mix
A shattered page blends medical elixirs and property auctions. Notable items include sales of land in Meigs County and Wilson County, siren advertisements for Blood Purifiers, and local sheriff sale notices. Names like Pope, White, and Ashworth appear amid scattered legal and mercantile notices.
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Naval Hospital
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Medical Corps of the Navy
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Wheeling
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New York 7Th Regiment
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Debu Pahnestouk & CO
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Oorer
Wood
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Pittsburihe
Memaun
Reed
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Perauadet
Perry Davia Vegatarto
Iethel Jonsson
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Gownty
Dhareb Hyte
Dan G. W. Rowark
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Cheeseman
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Sears
Ystorien
Choeseman
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