More Mummers of Extortion and Treachery in Ripon
Ripon Times reports charges of extortion and treachery amid distress in the North, with letters from Harts Inlet noting Gen. Burnside’s restless leadership. The piece cites wrecks of the Pocahontas and fraud probes into wartime vessel purchases, including government charters and transport issues. It mentions rail grants, mortgage tallies in Winnebago County, and Dantece Cavalry readiness for Chicago deployment.
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Watile
Walmsxcron
Ting
Hartors Inlet
Burnside
Jie
Pocahontas
Lourd
Ant
List
Flodiy
Bwk
Daltimore
Hurnzide
Ar 7
Secretary of War
War Department
Aleu
Ke Iufyeme
Senate
Gov Terstat
New York
Fordy
House
Dore
Indiana
Port Severs
Univis Central
Taniad St
Josepin
Pacific
Missouri
Nnjrass Tormeize
Duerthir
Col. Mans
Wisconsin Barracks at Baltimore Harbor Improve Camp Life
Correspondent from the Fourth Regiment reports to Mil Dail Accepter from Barrivont January 24, 1862. The Wisconsin Barracks near Patterson Park overlook the harbor. Quartermaster McCos is praised for solid work. The Eastern Shore Expedition is under scrutiny. Col. Paine and Lt. Bean testify in Washington. The regiment’s health improves despite harsh weather. bayonet drills show progress. Adj. Aldrich remains in Washington under Dr Beebe.
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Mil
Dail Acetter
Barrivont
Seszixtel
Peninsula
Wisconsin
City of
High Ground
Patterson Park
Bay
Baltimore
Tie
Iris Regiment
Col. Paine
Cal. Bean
Washington
Penitenia
Locksroal
Adj. Aldrich
Beebe
AO BO
Fremont Might Return to Lead Forces in War Turmoil
Washington correspondent claims a faction among Fremont supporters seeks his restoration to lead the army now under Bealllars administration amid public pressure. The piece reels at political maneuvering, notes enormous war costs, and parades a caricature of 80000 regiments with 40000 musicians in a bid to bend morale.
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Cleikan
Washington
N.Y. Gommereiad Advertiser
Fremont
BeCiellar
Fremont Baz
Missouri
Arkansas
Mestean
Icis
Alry
Sve
Gerven
End of the Free Democrat and its Journal Transfer
The Free Democrat ends its run and transfers its list to the Sevtined, marking the decline of a once influential Wisconsin paper. Editors recall decades of progress, party ties, and shifting public sentiment while lamenting the paper’s fading voice and the loss of its distinctive tone.
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Ehe Free Democrat
Daruy Luge
Free Democrat
Fee Democrat
Thas
Democrat Hai
Sinte- Tk
Wisconsin
Eis
Nfe
Ion Hirger
Public Demand for General Fremont Defense Publication
In autumn reports reveal charges against Gen Fremont and his removal from command. A Joint House Committee has received his full defense, and the newspaper urges publication for public scrutiny. Other items note a 5th Regiment officer, Caer Bron, visiting friends in Bertin and appearing in poor health.
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Ant
Avav
United States
Petarn
Fremont
Teequrgh
War Department
St. 1
Wes Military Department
Coukl
Premovus
Congress
Ea. Fremongt
Caer
Bron
Bertin
Courané
Senate Gallery Erupts in Praise of Sumner Speech
A crowded Senate chamber fills with elegant spectators as Charles Sumner delivers a long international law oriented oration. Colleagues and ministers listen intently while Sumner, celebrated by supporters, closes with a vision of Grecian idealism and tempered triumph.
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Epa
Senate
Smmace
John Pierpont
Tle
John W. Tlutehineon
John
Col Leene Tod Ag
Iren
Dat
Moro
Treelaine Ng Ning
Tian Lig
Ik Chase
Gues
Von
Cameron
Daniwelsh
Jones
Chayley Sumner
Ed Bostonion
Tamfin Cannounees
de Marys
Voles Nivenese
Peortient
Wilson
Armani
Tate
Eulle
Dunktels
Tomorvoy
Ascen
Lune Jnatis
Xeliasphe
Ilninpshire
Fessenden
Heate
Chua
Avery
Harles Sumner
Summer
A Speech Writer Seen From Morning Drafts in Senate
A morning scene depicts a writer at his desk drafting a speech for the Senate amid the din of debate. The piece critiques the author’s perceived statesmanship and contrasts domestic policy with British maritime arrogance, praising the orator’s character and talents.
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Trent
Senate
Novody
Chard
Nebel Thas
Graize
Sumner
England
Avery
Grice
Fragmented historical lament on cruelty and empire
The text laments brutal acts in empire and war, referencing Tudor and colonial misdeeds, assertions about suppression of life giving sources, opiate use by a cannoneer, and alleged barbarities by rulers. It evokes 19th century tone and echoes a satirical critique of imperial violence without detailing a single coherent incident.
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Difcott
Charleston
Desert
London
Pines
Davies
Ching
Cannen
Emancipation and Tax Debates Spark Civil War Tone
A signed letter by Wm. C. Beyant and others asserts loyal support for emancipation and warns against opposing reforms. The article notes a proposed 10 percent tax on military pay to raise about 25 million dollars, with officers backing a tax over pay cuts. It also cites a New York Journal remark on English reactions to U S actions, and recalls the historical dyke incident near Alexandria affecting water supply.
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Gite Schutiris
Wm. C. Beyant
Win
Curtis Noyes
Wats Keceluin
End
Tiler
Senate
Anny
Isrge
New York
United States
Mississippi
New Orleans
Alexandria
Mediterranean
Mareosig
Alexan
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Toner League
Winnebago County
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Dantece
Phicaga
Bascturn
Peoples’ Stores
Zabers
OUR Cloth Department
Goudy
Osiery
Shawis
Shawwis
Mantilla
Andy See
Ripon
Rows
Bipen
Meres
Petrana
Herrick
Dasly
Shan
Hovis
Jelcent
Rey Fries Fb
Sistatiest Asnpol Miegers Barnes & Sark
Drugtisis
Park Row
Xowi Ae
Morrison
Herric
Ening
Gereseo Mild
John Irving
Town & Nobl’y
Brran Kingsbury
Amgs Wilcox
Sabils & Uamamoad
Connll
Broadfaf and
Fackson Streets
Ectyy
Gala Sons
Crockery
Soviment
Axel Sci
Fgmns & Crenley
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Geren
Lillerty
Francis Austin
Cesgles
Geo
Fyanad
Thane
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Lone Street
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