Britain’s lion growls over Dixie lambs arrest
The write up notes Europe dispatches that Britain snarls at the arrest of Dixie lambs from Dixie Alabama and Slidell. It condemns delivering Slidel and Mason and calls for strong action against England and other foes while arguing for strong retaliation and national resolve.
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Europe
Dixie
Alason
Slidell
Bullbag
England
Slidel
Mason
John Bull
Monsieur Cape
Appointment of Lieut Williams Provost Marshal at Rolla
The article notes Lieut Williams of Company I Thirteenth Missouri Volunteers was appointed Provost Marshal for Rolla. It praises his detective police background as fitting for the role, likening the office to a civil justice. Also reported is a Sunday accident where a Turn-table injured a Gorman child, later treated by Dr. Clapp and recovering.
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Williams
Oo. I
Miimois Volunteers
Ac Rolla
Wiliams
Ignor
Gorman
FE. Clapp
Agieut
J. R. Owen
Prisoners from Maries County Paroled After Oath
Col. Dodge's scouts returned Friday evening with several prisoners from Maries county identified as secessionists. Named individuals include David James James Huffman P. J. Hughes and R Walbridge. The latter reportedly planned to surrender. They were released on parole after taking the oath and returned home.
Enlistment Mixup Forces Resignation of Band Member
Mr. Charles Afiler of the Band of the 36th Regiment resigned after a misunderstanding about enlistment time. He left for Illinois yesterday and will be missed as a valuable band member. A decoy telegram intercepted shows a Price dispatch asking Jim McCatlock for aid. Telegraph news confirms federal troop approach with 5000 troops at Ship Island and eight vessels in action.
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Charles Afiler
Imingis
Halleck
Afiller
Illinois
New Orleans
Ship Island
Benton Cadets to Receive Honorary Discharge
The Benton Cadets Regiment of about 200 men, after marching from Jefferson City to Rolla via Springfield and not mustered into service, are entitled to an honorable discharge under General Orders No. 29 by Maj. Gen. Halleck. Many plan to reenlist and two petitioned for discharge, citing fear of battle yet strong patriotism and loyalty to their general.
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Benton Cadets “Regiment
Col. Marshall
Jefferson City
Rolla
Springfield
Halleck
Loys
Alaj
Marital Quarrel In Hovel Attracts Dreadful Scene
The report describes a domestic dispute in a town hovel with loud quarrels and kitchenware flying like shot. Soldiers present remained orderly as the wife persisted in accusing her husband of suspicion. Local provost marshal efforts recover property and arrest a man, with loot restitution noted for loyal owners.
Descriptive Report of Milord Camp Descent at Milford
Union forces under Gen Pope and Col Davis surprise a rebel camp at Milford near Warrensburg on Dec 18. They capture 1300 prisoners including three colonels and seventeen captains, seize 1000 muskets, 60 wagons, 65 tents and large baggage. Losses are 10 killed and 8 wounded. Information from Glasgow notes two tons of powder buried on Jackson farm cutting ammo supply. Halleck signs dispatch.
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St. Louis
Democrat
Pope
Glinton
Milford
Halleck
McClellan
Missouri
G. B. McClellan
Washington
D. C
Pops
Marshall
Warrensburg
Glasgow
Jackson
W. H. Halleck
J.C. Kenroy
Dispatches from London arrive as Fortifications near Centreville draw notice
Washington reports Captain George Cuvok delivered dispatches from the American Minister in London to Secretary Seward. Richmond and Norfolk papers describe complete Centreville fortifications with bastioned works and strong embrasures, drillings, and implied upcoming engagement within ten days.
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Washington
George, Cuvok
Boston
London
Seward
Lord Lyons
Richmond
Norfolk
Centreville
Fairfax
Richmond Dispatch
McCrellan
United States
Potomac
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Gen. Price
Jim McCatlock
Home Guards
Lawrence County
Doc‘ument
Jr.Bride
Woods
Arkansas
Houston
Court House
Col
Grensel
Freeman
McBride
Gen McCulloch
Bimond
Tere Gr
Rolla Express
South
Mason and Slidell
Frederick
Kelley
Winchester
Romney
Johnson
Franklin
Gen. Franklin
Johns Xon
New York
Champion
Aspinwall
Lancaster
Wyandotte
Lyons
Panama
Naragan
Acapulco
Mason and Sidell
Tribune
Maryland
Virginia
Ile
Congress
Palk
Aremphis
Monroe
Charleston
Havel Street
Hagran & Co
Charleston Courier
Fortress Monroe
Richmond Whig
Edward Johnson
Camp Allesneny
Pickens
Kla
Cameron
Pennington
Kaufman
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