Prisoners and Wounded Arrived from Battle and Dispatch
Captain J. Cavender of Co G Missouri 1st wounded in the battle of the 6th and arrived from Springfield. 10 or 12 hospital deaths noted and wounded generally improving. Discharged officers also arrived: 1st Lieut Fuller Kansas 2nd Lieut Moten Kansas 1st Lieut Tennyson Kansas 1st Lieut McGringle Kansas. Kansas City dispatch says rebel troops advancing on the city. Dr McAnnally and Provost Marshal’s correspondence may alter the St Louis Christian Advocate tone. About 200 Washington employees deemed disloyal by investigators. Gov Gamble calls 42 000 militia volunteers for six months. Bangor Democrat secession paper stopped in Maine.
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J. 5
Cavender
Co. G. Missouri
Springfield
St Louis
Fuller
Kansas
Cheer Up Soldiers and Stand Ready in Battle
A historical fragment urges soldiers to remain brave and steady, promising Illinois will furnish men to fight. It calls readers to follow the Captain and press on against rebels, emphasizing resolve and duty in wartime.
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Illinois
J. MB
Local news from the southwest with troop movements
Readers are urged to take the Daily for late southwest news. Reports from Barry County to Springfield describe about 150 troops in town, Generals McCulloch and Price present, three regiments returning toward Camp Walker, and five hundred Texan troops with six artillery pieces. Captured secessionists and Indiana regiments marching to Camp Renton are noted.
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Barry County
Springfield
McCulloch
Price
Walker
Lebanon
Jefferson City
Grant
Bond
Cole County
Johnson
Miller County
Mer Olurg
Kentucky Sees Civil War Roads Darker
The piece notes Kentucky and Missouri may be drawn into the war with secessionists in the governor’s camp. It mentions a demand to remove federal troops and asks if state forces might resist federal authority. It also reports on Mr. William Faret, a Pettis county Adjutant General appointment and recent secesh activity near Lane's Prairie.
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Kentucky
Misasouri
Prentiss
United States Army
Wm. Faret
St. Louis Democrat
Geo. R. Smith
Pettis County
Lyon Remains Recovered and Sent to Webster Mass
Gen. Lyon’s remains were removed from the Springfield area on a Friday morning in an iron coffin with guard watch offered by Gen. Parsons. Capt. Edgar and companions escorted the body via Springfield to Webster Massachusetts and thence by land to Ashford Windham County Connecticut for burial beside his parents.
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Capt
Edgar
Lynch
St. Louis
Springfeld
Phelps Farm
Gen
Lyon
Gen. Price
Parson
Phelps
Parsons
Springfield
MacDonald
Webster
Mass
Ashford
Windham County
Thunder of War Moves and Home Guard Urges Enlistment
The article reports heavy artillery stationed locally and more troops arriving for St. Louis defense. Maj. J. S. Paetes campaigns to raise regiments, while Cols Turner and McClurg command 2,200 at Jefferson City. By the 17th, only about 30 of 400 wounded had died at Springfield.
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St. Louis
Springfield
Kness
Maj
J. S. Paetes
Yestadev
Mas P
Cols
Turner
Laclede County
McClurg
Camden
Jefferson City
Samuel Orr seized by rebels at Paducah
The steamer Samuel Orr was seized by rebels at Paducah and taken up the Tennessee River. Crew escaped in a skiff to Cairo. Cargo valued at 320000 dollars. Rebels at Paducah reportedly seek 64 pounders at Union City. Four thousand rebels under Kitchell reportedly fortify Benton Missouri with nine 24 pounders.
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Caro
Samuel Orr
Evansville
Paducah
Tennessee
Cairo
Union City
Kitchell
Benton
Attempted train bombing and Civil War mobilization report
An attempt to blow up a train near Dillon failed to cause serious damage. The piece details guarding concerns, forces moving from St. Louis to Springfield, and plans to levy property on perpetrators. Local actions include flagpole destruction and Union Home Guards in Barton. Gen Lyon remains and wounded transports are noted alongside troop movements and liquor seizures.
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Dillon
St. Louis
Springfield
Pope
Gen. Lyon
Prisoner reports rebel bands near Rolla and state militia call
A man named Strickland, living nearby, was captured by secessionists led by Schnable but released and returned. He says Johnson commands about 700 men near Piney head, Schnable 600–700, with intent to take Rolla and seek vengeance. Gov. Gamble calls 42 000 militiamen. many districts may face drafts. Poorta Light Artillery departs for Jefferson City. 25 000 rebels in Tennessee reported. Major Wright's Cavalry shifts encampment east of town near Major Sturgis.
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Andrew Johnson
Tennessee
United States
Louisville
Acties
Springfield
Graves
Strickland
Schnable
Johnson
Piney
Rolla
Gamble
J. W. Noell
Poorta Light Artillery
Jefferson City
Proclamation Call to Missourians to Restore State Freedoms
A proclamation urges Missouri citizens to resist Northern forces, praise a recent victory, and promise protection for Union supporters. It states Missouri must choose its own destiny, releases prisoners, and appeals to rise up without oaths while opposing federal occupation.
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Missouri
Missou
Union
Anesi
Miaouri
Amon
No Jong
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