Harney Letter Defends Federal Policy on Slavery Property
General Wa. S. Harney writes from St. Louis on May 24 1861 explaining no War Department instruction limits and affirming protection of slave property by the United States Government. He notes slaves fleeing to camps are returned and urges Western Virginia loyalty to the Union while signaling vigilance against insurrection along with calls to sever ties to traitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Gastr
St. Louis
Sim
Missouri
United States
War Department
Maryland
T. Wa. S. Harney
Military Department of the
Tnert Pac
Old Dominion
Virginia
Lincoln
Aditha
Norek Raves
Phillips
Drurson
Cnvy
Constitutional Union
South
Col
Kelly
Jeff Davis
Alexandria
Grefton
Harper's Ferry
Fortress Monroe
Baltimore
Annapolis
Davis
Toombs
Wigfall
Richmond
Beauregard
Memphis
Mississippi Valley
Differnt Points
Tennessee
Uvion
Cairo
Paducah
Columbus
Bird’s Point
Chacego
Col. Fremont
England
Harney
Gen. Lyon
Gulf of Mexico
Atlantic
Chesapeake and Potomac
Susquehanna
Naples
Iroquis
Spezzia
Gem and McClellan Address to Western Virginia Citizens
Written from Cincinnati on May 28 1861 this message to Union supporters in Western Virginia pledges federal troop support across the Ohio River to protect homes families and property from rebel violence. It asserts loyalty to the Union and promises not to interfere with slavery while defending rights and railways.
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Gem
MccClellan
Western
Virginia
Cincinsnati
Wimomrays
Ohio
Local misprint notes in Gis Rolla business notice
A garbled OCR fragment references a Gis Rolla related business notice in Hengoed and Rotha BSL beds. It mentions IGF communications and letters on business, an address, printing, and Pretps Co in Missouri with unclear context and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IGF
Rotha Bsl
Rolla
Pretps Co
Knock Down Arguments on Secession and Abolitionists in 1861
A Rolla Missouri letter critiques secession and abolition debates, distinguishing Abolitionists from Black Republicans, and arguing about constitutional loyalties. It questions whether Secession or Constitutional Unionists are more to blame, and defends limited resistance to federal authority while condemning actions against the government.
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Union
Ruby Jelty
Lloyd Garison
Wenlall Phillipe
No Excuse for Breaking Up the Best Government
A strong statement condemns the present executive for deconstructing the top government, arguing that such action resembles suggesting decapitation as a cure for a headache and would be an extreme remedy.
Rolla Elects Citizens Ticket in Municipal Vote
The Rolla election returned a near complete Citizens' Ticket with R M Case chosen as mayor and a slate of council members including Solomon King John Webber E W Bishop D O Gurman E G Morse Phil Ryan J F Chauvin. The new city government promises capable leadership and prudent council oversight.
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Rolla
Citizens
R. M. Case
D. BR. Parsons
Counenaex
F. Hartje
A. §. Hibbard
Solomon King
A. Davis
D. O. Gorman
Phil. Ryan
J. I. Chauvin
A. Melcom
Fatal altercation at Zion Hawkins house near church
Currry Dang reports a Sunday morning attack in which Robert McAfee insulted Mrs Hawkins, Hawkins struck him, McAfee armed with rocks, a fight ensued, Mrs Hawkins struck McAfee, McAfee died after injuries and Hawkins remained critically ill. The account ends with A Johnsom noting the events and church visit.
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Zion R. Hawkins
Robert McAfee
Hawkins
McAfee
Isaac Johnson
A. Johnsom
Colt Revolvers Limited Supply Sparks Early Orders
SPECIAL NOTICE warns leaders to act on Colt revolvers before federal contract reduces dealer supplies. Savory Mallory holds a limited number in the state as the Government takes possession. Ice price listed as one cent per pound in Charleston.
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Colt
United States
Savory
Mallory
Charleston
Rebel forces repulsed at Fairfax Court House and coastal actions reported
Dispatches describe a Union cavalry and infantry assault at Fairfax Court House on the first. Rebels fired from houses as Union troops drove them back, with Confederate losses and several prisoners taken. Reports from Aquia Creek note two batteries silenced and ships Pawnee and others damaged. Other notices cover harassing engagements near Hagerstown, Forts, and a large Rebel concentration near Harper’s Ferry with Union troops moving to counter.
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WA News
Fairfax
Fairfax Court House
Tompkins
5Th New York
Thompkins
Aquia Creek
Fireborn
Anacosta
Resolute
Pawnee
Hagerstown
Williamsport
Maryland
Harper’s Ferry
Mauryland Heights
Manasas Junction
Knoxville
Pittsburgh
Fort McHenry
Baltimore
Kelly
Regiment of
Virginia Volunteer
Angusta Colonel Forms Company With Walker Companion
Col A F Radler, aide to Gen Walker, is raising a company in Angusta Georgia.
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Col
A. F. Radler
Gen. Walker
Nicaragua
Angusta, Ga
Death of Judge Douglas in Chicago
The death of Judge Douglas is recorded at Tremont house Chicago after a month long illness. He died Monday morning June 3 at thirty minutes to nine. His coffin lay in state at Byron Hill and he was buried on his estate near Cottage Grove south of Chicago. The country mourns a public servant whose career spanned years of service despite political opposition.
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Douglas
Tremont’ House
Chicago
Byron Hell
Cottage Grove
Cicago
June issue of Gonzy's Lady's Book praised
The June number of Gonzy's Lady's Book is described as splendid with a fine story on the first page.
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Gonzy
Camp Yates Joke Shows Discipline Amid Monotony
A Rockford era correspondent recalls Camp Yates humor amid routine duty. Quartermaster Holmes prescribes medicine to a sick man who is told to guard, waking the man who was ill. the prank ends with the sick man well and the guard worsening the other’s mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yates
Rockford
Quartermaster Holmes
Holmes
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T. Gastr
DLA Spos
Gis
Rolla Exywiss
BP. Walker
Rolla, MO
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