Call to Arms: 300000 More Men Could Be Enlisted
The Warren Mail reports a new national mobilization calling 300,000 more troops. Gov Curtin urges rapid enlistment, with Pennsylvania orders detailing captain and lieutenant qualifications, transportation, and expenses. The War Department offers advance pay and a $25 bounty. local notes mention Bucktail Regiment veterans and McCall’s capture report.
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Orpen
Pennsylvania
Harrispure
United States
United States Service
Camp Curtin
R. J. Dodge
Harrisburg
War Department
A. G. Curtin
Wasutherox
E. M. Staxtow
Sec
A. L. Russell
Congress
Warren County
Letter From Corinth Headquarters 1st Battery Mississippi
A Civil War letter dated June 25 1862 from Corinth Mississippi describes army life including scarce news, health on high ground, and water shortages. The writer praises Warren County Minnesota troops, notes Beauregard and evacuation rumors, and urges continued fighting to restore the flag and government.
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Corinth
Lient ArtIllery
Miss
Cowan
Dixie
Mississippi
Beauregard
Okaloona
Ohio and Mobile
Feds
Halleck
Warren County
Corps D'Armee
Sam
Warren
Minnesota
Warren Co
Twin Relics of Barbarism Decline in Political Debate
The Republican platform condemns slavery and polygamy as twin relics of barbarism. One relic has fallen, the other wanes as the President signs a law banning polygamy in Utah. The piece notes a self-destructive path of the other relic and cites Col. Forney warning Breckinridge would have doomed the Free States.
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Territory of
Utah
Col. Forney
Breckinridge
Free States
Proclamation Calls for Recruits for Pennsylvania Civil War
Governor Curtin urges Pennsylvanians to volunteer for new regiments and reinforce existing ones as the state stands firm in the Union. Secretary Eli Slifer certifies the call on July 4 1862 with orders forthcoming. General McClellan speaks to Army of the Potomac praising flank movements and resilience.
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Pennsylvania
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Andrew G. Curtin
Commonwealth
Harrisburg
The Potomac Battle at Fair Oaks and Savage’s Station
A July 2 1852 report from Istana describes the Richmond front fighting Sunday to Tuesday. Sumner and Franklin withdraw to protect baggage while Rebels press, heavy casualties on both sides, Chickahominy bridge burned, 12 car train lost, ordnance stores and 700 wounded left at Savage’s Station. White Oak Swamp bridge becomes retreat line as Gen. Smith and Nagely organize Monday dispositions.
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Army OF the PoToMac
Turkey
Istana
Richmond
Sumner
Franklin
Fair Oaks
James River
Williamsburg
Savage’s
Chickahominy
Ordance
White Oak Swamp Bridge
Seven Days of Battle Near Richmond End With Heavy Losses
General Heintzelman and McCall’s Division press toward the enemy from Richmond as Rebels reinforced from Beauregard and Jackson. Casualties mount on both sides with about 20 000 dead or missing for the army, 700 prisoners taken, and several officers including Gen. Reynolds and Col. Stockton captured or wounded. The army encamps near the James River with transports unloading. Gen. Meade, Gen. Sumner, and Gen. Burns wounded, Gen. McCall captured after a fall from his horse.
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McCall
Stone
Roy Stone
Bucktail
Richmond
McNeil
Philadelphia Jequier
Maj. Stone
Malville Hill
Philo. Inquirer
Heintzelman
Chickahominy
Turkey Island
Turkey Island Bridge
Magruder
Reynolds
Kingsbury
Col
Stockton
Michigan
Mead
Pennsylvania
Burns
Sumner
Gosling
54Th Pennsylvania
Cambles
5Th Regular Cavalry
Whiting
5Th Cavalry
Col. Pratt
81St New York Regiment
James River
Beauregard
Jackson
Army of the Potomac
Civil War Updates From The Front and Home Front
Reports from Carno and Fortress Monroe detail continued bombardment and troop movements as Union forces push against Rebels. Forts and rivers see skirmishes. 1000 Rebel prisoners were captured near White Oak. Ohio calls for regiments and artillery as Gov Morton and Thom son address Indianapolis. New Haven hosts a large volunteer meeting with speeches by Dix Buckingham and others.
Army advances as McClellan reports Confederate losses
Despatches from Gen. McClellan dated July 4 describe no further infantry fighting since Tuesday night, a shift to a superior river position for gunboat support, and 25 guns captured when McGalls' division fell. Casualties for eight days not yet available as sick and wounded are sent to hospitals. The army, reviewed at 1 pm, is drawn up with bands playing and salutes fired as spirits rise.
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Wasuthoton
McClellan
McGalls
British Parliament on Inns of Court bill and Civil War outlook
The House of Commons debates the Inns of Court government bill while Edwin James faces an impartial tribunal not open to friends. The Morning Herald questions McClellan’s inactivity after Fair Oaks, warning a Confederate reversal could ruin his army. London talks slavery, bloodshed in America, and a suggested call for peace amid a war seen as extermination.
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House of Commons
Inns of Court
Edwin James
Morning Herald
McClellan
Fair Oaks
London
Lord Brougham
London Tynes
America
Europe
American Affairs in England July 8 British debate on mediation
The Great Eastern reached at 10 P M with Liverpool dates. North American arrives Londonderry. In Parliament Lord Palmerston rejects immediate mediation but would welcome any favorable opening. Adams insists on restoration of Emily St Pierre. Russell argues prize court limits. Debates reflect tensions over the American civil war and Europe’s stance.
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England
Carr Racer
Liverpool
Associated Press
Quebec
Londonderry
Lord Palmerston
Emily St. Pierre
Adams
Lord Brougham
House of Lords
Earl Russell
Williams
America
Russell
Washington
Morning Post
Virginia
Daily News
Brougham
Europe
House of Commons
Hopewood
Palmerston
Measles Prostrates Volunteers and Wartime Advice
The report notes measles sweeping volunteers and crowded hospitals, urging timely warnings to soldiers. It mentions Measles Pills by Holoway as reliable care, selling at 25 cents per box. It also discusses potential mediation by England and France and the duty to act without causing further issues.
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Ho.Loway
Marriages in Carroll County two brides and grooms
In Jamestown on July 7 1862 Rev L W Norton binds Lieut Bailey to Nettie Winsor of Carroll and Rev J H Miller unites J McCowan to Elcy Fenton both of Carroll at the bride’s father residence.
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Jamestown
L. W. Norton
S. Bailey
Nettie M. Winsor
Carroll
J. H. Miller
J. Mc Cowan
Elcy Fenton
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