Contested Confederate Sympathy Sparks Debate at St Louis Convention
A discussion in session at St Louis reveals strong pro Confederate sentiment from Engrate Uriel Wright and attacks on constitutional fidelity. Reports note Unionists seeking to postpone elections, military movements from Douglas to Pulaski counties, and officials like Col. Dodge guiding Fort. A Missouri incident involves Major Essey’s troops seizing a black man then returning him to his owner, amid broader Fremont removal agitation.
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Uriel Wright
St Louis
Wright
Confederacy
Wight
Webster
Tremont
WH. Brown
Laclede
St. Louis County
Conrleinal
Major Essey
Cen
Sigel
Geelede
Jefferson City
McNeil
Essey
Brown
St. Louis Democrat
Troops Advancing as Rebel Forces Near Clinton Warrensburg
A scout reports Prica's rebel forces sighted Friday between Clinton and Warrensburg and moving southward likely to avoid battle. The 36th Illinois Volunteers encamped here for a week, a full regiment of 1200 men with a 12lb howitzer and cavalry, listing officers and captains in detail.
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Prica
Clinton
Warrensburg
Price
TRE
Nicholas Grensal
E. S. Joslyz
A. H. Barry
G. A. Willis
I. N. Buck
Tred. Raymond
A. Kayes
Jac. S. Fairman
Indications of a Shift in Military Plans Amid Rebel Movements
The report notes changes in military posture as rebel forces around Warrenburg reportedly grow to about forty thousand and head toward Arkansas. It also describes a minor Union clash near Lvihanos where two cavalry companies routed rebels with heavy losses, while one Federal soldier died. The article comments on ongoing preparations and expectations of further actions by Fremont and others.
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Fox
Warrensburgh
Arkansas
Lexington
Pont
Fremont
van Dar
Lvhanos
Ceps
Montgom
Maj
Wright
Henry Tucker
Wood
Wyman
Maj. Wright
Springfield
Angues
Licat
Tyler
Co Hosker
Stax Vevies
Cola Regiment
St. Joseph
Rock Port
Atchison County
Ish
Blair’s
Holt County
Lieut. Tyler
FIGHT IN HOLT COUNTY
A brush occurred in Holt County Missouri between U.S. cavalry and rebels. Lieut Tyler, who commanded, arrived with prisoners on Friday and transported them aboard the steamer Omaha to At las.
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Holt County
United States
Tyler
Omaha
At.las
Border Tensions Delay Paducah Becomes Union Focus
Forces marching toward Caston and Pillow’s army shift strategy as Kentucky secessionists retreat toward Missouri. Paducah remains quiet, Ohio River bridge duties ease transit while gunboats at Mound City Carondelet near launch. Treasury spending soars daily as reports of Gen Rex McCook’s Fayetteville wounds circulate amid rumor of detachments and stolen goods recovery.
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Caston
Pillow
Logan
Paducah
Kentucky
Missou
Ohio
Smith
Commanda
Mound City
Carondelet
Rex. McCutoon
Fayetteville
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