Religious services on camping ground and frontier raids
The report notes religious services on the camping ground of the linvis Thisteenth to Snorrow at 10 30 a.m. led by Regimental Chaplin Miller. A Laclede County Home Guards captain and family were forced to flee as rebels stole horses cattle bedding and other belongings. They also took hogs from Jo Teinton and looted sheriff Huffman’s property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snorrow
Rove GC. Miller
Chaplin
Laclede
Labo Aro
L Bavon County
Jo Teinton
Sheriff Huffman
Escape from lynching near Bourbon station shocks Crawford County
Stepen Zuns ford of Crawford County reports he was abducted and hanged on Monday night near Bourbon station four miles away. A grape vine was used to bind Iris hanly and himself but he freed himself with a pocket knife and escaped death. He names alleged assailants EAprim D Harris Win R Roach Wor Andrew Anarrison ena John STansel and says others have fled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stepen Zunsford
Crawford County
Rolla
Bourbon Station
Iris Hanly
Eaprim D, Harris
Win
R. Roach
Wor
Andrew Anarrison
Ena
John Stansel
Legion Regiment Drilled Before Movement from Springide
The LXVIN LEGIoN under Cun. x UL, Boxo of Spring shd.composed of southwest chiefs, is gathered for arsenic drill before the army advances from this site.
General Prentiss March West and Rebel Depredations Reported
Gen Prentiss led a march toward the Rebel camp south of Thonten this week amid reports rebels have been looting crops and shooting at citizens in the region. Civilian casualties and ongoing clashes drive daily hopes for more news of engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prenigss Mark Ucng
Prentig
Thonten
Rron
Lexington Threatened by Rebel Forces in Missouri
A report from Lexington Missouri describes a large Rebel force with about four hundred and fifty Home Guards entrenched with artillery. Union supporters in southeast Mississippi are fleeing with families left behind as violence and outrages against women are reported. Generals and regiments move, with ships leaving Fortress Monroe and Grant summoned from Jefferson City to Cairo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Gau Vieamont
Southeast
Missons
Judge Jackson
Greenville
Hardee
Miss Dix
St. Louis
Georgia Governor and Davia Rift Alters War Effort
Report notes a dispute between Georgia's governor and Jeff Davia after recall of Georgia troops from the war front. Army supplies and bank funds at Kansas City moved, while Kentucky's legislature shifts toward union majorities. local store formerly Parsons OCn. reopens with Chestine Miter selling stock. Telegraph line south of Kentucky cut by military order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Jeff Davia
Kansas City
Kantucky
Housa
Echata
Parsons
Chestine Miter
Sonth
Kentucky
War Department
Fragmentary Civil War Era Dispatches From Uncertain Locale
An early report describes minor track damage east of a town and trains running late. It notes several men, supposedly Home Guard, being stripped of passes in Pulaski County by secessionists. Rebels allegedly confiscated horses and passes, with a convoy diverted toward Rolla as Union troops pursued. A patrol returned safely, unaware of rebels, and Dr Pleavante, former editor of the Adule Journal, was severely wounded at Boringshal after joining the rebel army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Som H
Pulaski
Rabels
Rolla
Union Whet
Pleavante
Adule
Boringhahl
Battle near Summerville shocks Western Virginia
Gallipolis August 28 report from Cross Sues shows a bloody clash on the 26th. Seventh Ohio Regiment under Col. Tyler fought bravely despite being surrounded and outnumbered. Casualties were heavy with 200 believed missing from 900 engaged. rebel losses deemed fearful. Col. Creighton captured the enemy colors and two prisoners. several officers named from Oberlin Cleveland Warren and other Ohio towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bate
Virginer
Gallipolis
Cross Sues
Summerville
Seventh
Ohio Regiment
Cal. Tyler
Ganley
Rahel
Sieur
Creighton
Ermy
Jed
Shartiff
Oberlin
Sterling
de Forest
Clevelarl
Charles Wapent
McKigg
Warren
Ohio
Safy
Kentucky On Verge Of Civil War As Union Forces Readied
Private advices from Kentucky indicate the state stands near civil war with Union forces prepared for secessionist issues. A Third Texas regiment moves toward McCulloch's Missouri army as a large crowd gathers at St. Louis depot for Gen Lyon's remains. The funeral was delayed and his body to be sent to Connecticut for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
McCulloch
Missouri
St. Louis
Lyon
Connecticut
Hin Oativa
Fort Smith Fimes Report On Missouri Army Movements
Fort Smith Fimes report no abundance of military stores conveyed to McCulloch s army in Missouri while volunteers with a field party left that encampment. Some expect an engagement with outlaw John Johnson who attacked Lanes Prairie Home Guards earlier. Cannonading reported near Pyaria. Readers welcomed Dr Harrison s card in another column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Smith
McCulloch
Missouri
Miroal
Johnson
Lanes Prairie Home Guards
Harrison
Resignation of Captain M. Maro and Camp Rolla Market notes
A Civil War era letter notes the resignation of Captain M. Maro of the Queen F Sylamace Rifles due to family issues and recalls his valued service. It describes market prices and items around Camp Rolla, and praises U.S. troops passing through, contrasting them with other regiments. It calls Hyde a suitable paymaster and mentions drills and encampment details near a new site location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caup Tionia
Avocst
Eorror
L. BP
Campe
Snl Peyer
el Maro
Qu. F. Syvamace Rifles
Florida
Louis
Hyde
Bieskis
Camp Rolla
Jane
Penn
Ohio
Washington
Wounded Civil War Soldier Returning Home and Local Notices
The article notes Lieut. Wm. Pagetn of Company C Low a Ist who was wounded at Wilson's Creek is sent home. It mentions an artist W. Lewyg offering likenesses, a Rev. Mr. Fug serving the regiment, two cavalry companies under Capt. McKal and Capt. Ing, and a call for horseowners to bring chargers for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lieut
Wm. Pagcetn
Lowa Ist
Wilson's Creek
Annenson
W. Lewyg
13 Hb
N. W. Christian Advocate
Fug
McKal
Ing
Aale
Minors Regiment Contributes On Page Camp Here
Notes mention several Jews among contributors from the 13th Minors regiment now stationed nearby, reflecting broader support on site. The reference highlights immigrant and service group involvement while detailing local camp arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
13Th Minors Regiment
Proclamation by Missouri Governor on 1861 election ordinances
Governor Gamble directs county sheriffs to publish notices of the November 1861 election to confirm or reject the Missouri Convention actions. The proclamation cites amendments to the constitution and repeals of certain acts, detailing the offices to be elected and the procedure for voter approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Wacareas
General Assembly
Hamilson
Gamble
Manxouns
Missouri Govs Seal August 1861 Public Notice
The document cites the governor H R Gamble and secretary M Oliver confirming election conduct in Missouri per state ordinance. It notes a public proclamation dated August 3, 1861, with reference to Gen Lane marching with Kaneag forces toward Fort Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
City of
Jefferson
United States
H.R. Gamble
M. Oliver
Lane
Fort Scott
Outrage by Soldiers Targets Nearby Family After Night Threats
Report recounts a clash where soldiers allegedly assaulted a family near town, threatening to demolish their home and shouting abuse. A nearby man armed with pistols dispersed the assailants after screams drew him to action. the incident reportedly involved intoxication and was linked to tavern closures ordered by local authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schlieya
Information Wanted Missing man Charles Cassidy near Ross
A young man named Charles Cassidy is missing from a camp near Ross after a period of fever and mental decline. He is about twenty six years old, well built, and known to be with Company A near Rolle. Any information should be sent to his brother Patrick Cassidy or Lieutenant Wood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Cassidy
Campa
Ross
Patrick Cassily
R'ils
Rolle
Lieu. Wood
Anid Company
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Fortress Monroe
Cutler
Indiana
Tninsis
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Gina
Port Scott
Jeffzreoa Oly
Gt. Lonia
Grant
Jffpraon
Cairo
Frenise
Gatler
J. T
Avery
Zooner
St. Ranta
Holle
Tha
Gawauy
Stata
Sivouri
Ds Hurehy
Cevsrel
Paul
I. R. Gamble
Fr M. Oliver
Tormank Il
W. G. Harrison
Rolls
Pere Tentino
Oubreggeps
Leguias
Basine &Y
Uy U. Walser, Botis, Me
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