Pole Raising in Thompson's Settlement at Farmington
The Warren Mail reports a June 8 pole raising in Thompson's Settlement Farmington to show patriotism for the Stars and Stripes. A marshal and president led a crowd, a C B Curtis address followed, and a home guard of thirty was formed. A Warren picnic and efforts by Warren ladies to support volunteers are noted, along with war news from Great Bethel and Harper's Ferry.
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Thompson
Farmington
C. B. Curtis
Warren
Sumner Goulding
John Fletcher
Raftmen's Guard at Camp Curtin Praised and Ridiculed
A June 1861 letter from Camp Curtin praises the Raftmen's Guard for soldierly conduct and discipline amid a lively Buck-tail subculture. It notes drill in progress, wild-cat serenades, and mutual regard between troops and Warren, Pennsylvania supporters. The second letter from Camp Wright in January 1861 reports travel from Warren to Erie and Pittsburgh, camp setup at Wright, health status, and camp life.
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Harrisecera
Mr. Burron
Curtin
Col. Kane
Buck-tail
Heaven
Bucktail
Warsaw
Wild-Cat
Senate blocks Paymaster role. Stebbins named at Arsenal
Senator Benson declines the Paymaster and Storekeeper appointment at the Washington Arsenal tendered by Secretary Cameron. E N Stebbins of Coudersport is appointed to the office. A M D Lyon of Col McLane's Regiment named Paymaster in the U S Army with about 2400 dollars yearly. Jamestown Democrat notes Col Kane bought Fenton's Black Hawk Dan for 2000 dollars to lead a mounted unit. James E Harvey, recently named Minister to Portugal, implicated in treason via seized telegraph despatches and recalled.
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Benson
Washington Arsenal
Cameron
E. N. Stebbins
Coudersport
A. M. D. Lyon, Esq
Col. McLane
U.S. Army
Jamestown Democrat
Col. Kane
Fenton
James E. Harvey
Portugal
Charleston
Washington
War notes and appointments amid Civil War era updates near Pittsburg
Reports from Warren Guards camp near Pittsburg and the Harrisburg area, rail timetable changes for Philadelphia and Erie Road connections, and ticket pricing to Jamestown. Mentions Col. Thomas A. Scott's rail authority, death of Judge Thomas S. Bell, Browning's Senate vacancy appointment, McCalmont’s commission as Colonel, Russell Errett in Washington, and a Turkish ministerial appointment. Prize vessels in Hampton Roads total about forty, valued near one million dollars with a schooner cargo valued at $100,000.
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Warren
Pittsburg
Harrisburg
Rafsmen
Hampton Roads
Haxall
Minnesota
Defeat at Great Bethel Trials Civil War Tactics
A Union operation from Fortress Monroe and Newport News failed to dislodge fortified rebels at Great Bethel nine miles from Hampton. Miscommunication led to friendly fire, with 25 killed and about 100 wounded. Lieut. Butler and Capt. Wilson helped recover the dead and wounded as Brig. Gen. Pierce faces criticism.
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Butler
Great Bethel
Hampton
Yorktown
Fortress Monroe
Newport News
Duaryeas’ Zouaves
Col. Townsend
Albany
Allen
Col. Curtis
Little Bethel
Pierce
Troy Regiment
Lieut. Greble
U. S.A
Geo. W. Wilson
Troy
Lieut
Movement on Harper's Ferry Gains Ground in Union Plans
Report outlines a three directional advance on Harper's Ferry with Gen. Butler and Gen. McDowell in blocking positions. Regiments are moving from Washington and Rhode Island troops ready to march. Maj. Gen. Banks set to command Baltimore with Cadwalader's column aiding Patterson via Hagerstown and Frederick. Rebels mined bridges and fear a major attack, while Maryland traitors are blamed for aiding rebellion. The piece closes with commentary on ex President Tyler’s old Unionist sentiments and a Rochester Bible class teacher losing his job as his scholars enlist.
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Harper's Ferry
Butler
McDowell
Washington
Rhode Island
Banks
Baltimore
Cadwalader
Relay House
Patterson
Hagerstown
Frederick
Shepperdstown
Point of Rocks
Maryland
United States
Tribune
A Southern Opinion on Yankees as Enslaved Inferiors
The piece portrays a virulent set of racist and pro-segregation views denouncing Yankees as vile and servile, urging restoration of white dominance. It claims Yankees threaten social order, calls for punitive subjugation, and advocates demeaning stereotypes to defend the Confederacy era social hierarchy.
Blair praised as wartime hero and possible speaker
The New York Tribune extols Col Frank P Blair Jr of the Missouri Volunteers for his leadership and Union loyalty. It predicts he may be the next Congress speaker and credits him with preserving Missouri in the Union, while noting his wartime courage and influence in political circles. A separate report from Jamestown Democrat details a fatal firearms accident in Frewsburg when a boy, eight, was fatally wounded by a shotgun while a younger brother watched.
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New York
Missouri
Misouri
North
Col. Blair
Jackson
Royal Sons of America
American Union
Terraic Acc
Lorenzo Frank
Frewsburg
R. Jones
Jamestown Democrat
Arms Stolen Across Southern States Reported
The Memphis Appeal responds to a claim about Southern armament by listing seized weapons since the movement began. Record totals include Baton Rouge 70,000. Alabama arsenal 20. Elizabeth, N J 30,000. Fayetteville, N 35,000. Charleston 23,000. Harpie Ferry 5,000. Norfolk 7,000. other sites 100,000, summing to 290,000.
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Memphis
United States
Baton Rouge
Alabama Arsenal
Elizabeth
Fayettsville
Charleston
Harpie Ferry
Norfolk
Monster well drains leads to flood at Vitusville site
The Vitusville Gazette reports Capt. Funk opened a monster well at the site described as a pet child requiring constant attention and fund flow. About 1700 barrels were saved by Tuesday noon, with vats and barrels full and much liquid spilled on the ground. The London Times notes the Great Ship Company seeks 35000 pounds in debentures at ten percent for twelve months secured by a first mortgage on the vessel to pay claims. failure to raise funds could lead to sale.
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The
Vitusville Gazette
Funk
London Times
Great Eastern
Great Ship Company
Priest Hands Revolver With Blessing to Soldier
Rev Beattie of Bethel church Cleveland Ohio presented a revolver to a Seventh Regiment soldier before departure. He advised in case of danger to seek divine aid if possible and not let the enemy gain the advantage, saying you may pay amen after you shoot.
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Sta
Beattie
Bethel Church
Cleveland
Ohio
Seventh Regiment
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Princeton
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Thomas S. Bell
Chester County
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Yates
U. S. Senate
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