Election results in Warren County show Republican sweep
The Warren Mail reports the county's official election results with the Republican ticket winning all but one spot. An independent Republican candidate for Associate Judge trails Willson, possibly shifting after military voters weigh in. Commentary cites Orestes Brownson and others on slavery as the rebellion's cause.
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Union
Willson
Orestes A. Brownson
Democratic Review
Catholic Review
General Cass
Daniel S. Dickinson
Judge Johnson
the Ledger
Brownson
Cass
Dickinson
Regiments Formed From Local Counties For War
Gen James secures acceptance of three regiments from this and neighboring counties. Men may elect officers they know, ensuring officers’ fitness. The move promises to honor the men and the state and boost local recruitment.
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James
Mail editor under fire over repeated abuse claims
Six to seven weeks of editorials accuse the Mail of abusive conduct and invite disavowal. The Ledger’s charges, a Bulls Run report, and a London Times excerpt are cited. Notices include Ulster County Gazette on Washington’s death, a drowning in Tidioute, Crandall’s new goods, and a war meeting with speeches at the Court House.
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the Mail
Ledger
The
Bulls
Russell
London Times
Crandall
Court House
G. W. Scofield
Scofield
Johnson
Lacy
Guthrie
Local notes indicate river rise and election results
Weather and river brief reports note rain lifting streams to a modest high. Peter Sweet of Glade Township shows a 27 inch round 103 pound beet. G Morrow B Lowry reportedly wins Crawford and Erie district Senate by 1000 votes. Republican ticket elected. Capt Pierce seeks ten more Company A volunteers. N Y Times dispatch recounts rebels attacking our forces at Hatteras with heavy losses, later accounts contested. Lifio troops fortify the Mississippi mouth.
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G Morrow B. Lowry
Crawford and Erie
N. Y. Times
Hatteras
County Board Adopts Vote Shelf. Military Ballot Pending
The official county vote will be varied by the military vote when returned. Return Judges adjourn to meet again the 2nd Tuesday in November to include the military ballots and finalize the returns. The general result cannot be altered by the military vote.
Battle of Lexington Letter From Charles Berry
Charles Berry reports from Benton Barracks dated August 1 18f11 describing the battle of Lexington. He says 2500 Union troops held out nine days under heavy fire while water and rations ran low and rebels surrounded them with hemp bale fortifications. surrender followed after heavy losses. Berry notes Col Mulligan’s courage and that he and the men were released on oath with commissioned officers kept as prisoners. He anticipates pay and muster out, and says the battle has sharpened his resolve.
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Lexington
Charles Berry
J. J. Berry
Warren
Benton Barracks
Faturr
Col. Mulligan
St. Louis
Cuarles Berry
General James Secures Three Regiments of Mountain Men
Washington dispatch reports General J Y James of Pennsylvania has obtained an order for the acceptance of three regiments made up of mountain men from the state who will enter for the war.
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Washington
J. Y. James
Penn
Ex-President Pierce Called Traitor Spy by Detroit Tribune
The Detroit Tribune quotes the periodical accusing Franklin Pierce of treachery. It states Pierce spoke to a trusted circle in Detroit, warning against supporting the government in war. The paper labels Pierce a prowling traitor spy and criticizes his loyalties.
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Pierce
Detroit Tribune
Detroit
Franklin Pierce
Letter From Soldier William Lytle Describes Camp Life
William D Lytle son of Rev J S Lytle writes from Harrisburg about Berdan sharp shooters. He mentions travel plans to Washington, camp life with tents meals and dress parade, a large camp meeting with 2000-3000 soldiers, and evenings of music dancing and occasional fighting. He notes his company not yet full, and describes a trip to Harrisburg including the Capitol and Armory.
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Lytle
William
Berdan
Warren
Harrisburgh
Capital
Ws. D, Lytue
Southern Meeting Voices Rebel Pose and Napoleon Comment
The Charleston Mercury argues for aggressive field leadership over Congress, doubts on raising a half million troops, and critiques army size and finances. It lauds simple governance but accepts bold, imaginative action to beat the enemy, noting full numbers are desirable.
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Charleston Mercury
Lincoln
Congress
Virginia
Rers
Fraternal Meeting Sought by Kentucky Freemasons
An appeal by Charles G. Wintersmith and three Kentucky P G M s to Grand Masters in other states proposes a meeting at Louisville on the third Monday of October to discuss a feasible plan for a fraternal adjustment amid national difficulties. Mississippi leaders reply denouncing any terms with armed traitors and insisting on absolute Union preservation.
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Masons and
Charles G. Wintersmith
Grand Lodge of Free Masons
Kentucky
Louisville
Ohio
Indiana
Mississippi
United States
Confederate States of America
Union
Death in Wood Near Fair Ground After Nut Dispute
Two boys quarrel over nuts near the Fair Ground. Louis Wilson struck with a stave at Daniel Kabel, causing a fatal head injury. An inquest found death due to head injury from a stone and later neglect. Jurors included R V Cunningham and Jobo Booty.
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Fair Ground
Russel Wilson
Daniel Kabel
Louis Wilson
Fletcher
R. V. Cunningham
C. B. Shaw
Jobo Booty
S. B. Wescott
B. Keeler
C. Butler
Joel Partridge
Louis Willson
Rachel
Willson
Jamestown
No real danger to St Louis says Louis Democrat
The article dismisses secessionist fears in St Louis claiming no threat from Hardee or Jeff Thompson. It notes Fremont's army withdrawal but says defenses are strong with Trenton Rolla and Ironton protected and ample forces nearby. Ten thousand troops surround the city with more available within forty eight hours and fortifications to be mounted with heavy guns.
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Lexington
Fremont
St. Louis
Hardee
Greenville
Jeff. Thompson
New Madrid
McCullough
Gen. Price
Rolla
Trenton
Jeff Thompson
Cairo
Bird’s Point
Ironton
Illinois
Indiana
Louis Democrat
General McClellan Surrounds City With 200000 Troops
Colonel Forney reports from Washington that McClellan massed troops around Philadelphia. He notes two hundred thousand men ready for battle, disciplined regiments arriving quietly, with loyal state support and ample supplies. He warns the opposing factions will be crushed if they advance.
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Forney
Washington
Philadelphia
McClellan
Nn Haif
Republic
Clash of great armies near Lexington unsettles Missouri public
The St. Louis Democrat reports Gen. Price to stand at Lexington with his main force and entrenchments once defended by Col. Mulligan. Gen. Fremont must move quickly from Jefferson City, sending baggage and artillery by rail to Sedalia, to force decisive battle within days. If Price does not advance south of Lexington, major results are unlikely before late next week.
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Wuey Zur Barrie
Lexington
Price
Mullgan
Fremont
Jefferson City
Sedalia
St. Louis Democrat
Prince Napoleons Impressions in America
Paris correspondent reports post Manassas visit to Confederate army shows Northern bias in Moniteur Courriers de Amerique. A Prince Napoleon aide reportedly favors the South while the Prince remains aligned with the Union, matching American papers noting mixed loyalties.
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Prince Napoleon
America
Malakoff
Paris
New York Times
Times
Manassas
Moniteur
Courriers de Amerique
Life of the Blood and a Lowell Doctor’s Remedy
The article notes blood as life and disease habitat and highlights Dr. J. C. Aver of Lowell presenting Extract of Sarsaparilla to purge impurities and stimulate healthy action. The writer cites personal relief from Aver’s remedies and cites a Catholic in Halifax praising its efficacy.
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Harvey
J. C. Aver
Lowell
Englishman on Mc Clellan in Washington Star
An English correspondent describes meeting General McClellan in Washington. He praises his unassuming, energetic demeanor, self-control, and leadership, noting the pass inside lines and McClellan's careful approach before engaging. The letter highlights improved army morale, strict discipline, and the general's religious devotion and horror of bloodshed.
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London Star
Washington
Gen. McClellan
Virginia
Harry
Lincoln
Parker
Havelock
General Lander as described by N P Willis in Home Journal
Willis sketches General Lander in Willard's Hotel crowds, noting a tall powerful build and commanding yet fluid military bearing. The portrait blends knightly soldierliness with pantherish agility as he rides a horse with ease, appearing both officer and bush ranger. Willis recalls Lander once sought poetry advice, then chose a soldier’s path.
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The
Home Journal
General Lander
Willard’s
Lander
Union
McClellan
How Breckinridge Ran Away Reported by Louisville Journal
The Louisville Journal reports in detail that on a Friday near dawn a buggy carrying two men and a muffled figure, believed to be ex Vice President John C. Breckinridge, passed through Mt. Sterling toward Virginia or Tennessee. A negro boy sheltered the muffled traveler while others observed the route. State Guard members reportedly stole arms and may have acted as a guard for Breckinridge on the same night.
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United States
Louisville
Sterling
Virginia Line
Mt. Sterling
John C. Breckinridge
Virginia
Tennessee
Lincoln
State Guard
Breckinridge
Richmond Seceshers Seize Tobacco Belonging to Belmont
The Richmond group known as the Seceshers seized $3,000,000 worth of tobacco under the belief it belonged to August Belmont. It is revealed the Belmont interest is nonexistent and the rightful owners are the Rothschilds, described as a horse of another color. Gen. Harney and several notable military men left the Ohio and Mississippi train tonight. their destination is unknown.
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August Belmont
St. Louis
Harney
Ohio
Mississippi
Rebel Movements North Central Missouri Stir Fremont Pursuit
The St. Louis despatch reports Gen Price marching south with the main rebel force toward the Arkansas line as Gen Fremont trails for a possible battle. A 3000 to 4000 cavalry near Lipton aims to cut route between advancing Union troops and supplies. Capt Champion, a rebel spy, is captured in Georgetown. The Pettis county farmers offer grain aid worth 250000 dollars. Paymasters discharged and returned to St Louis.
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Jervenson
St. Louis
Semotrat
Price
Georgetown
Sedalia
Clinton
Henry Co
Arkansas
Fremont
Lipton To-Ay
Col Coffee
Booneville
Lexington
Lion Creek
Meske Johnson
Claib
Jackson
Washington Dispatch on Missouri Question and Civil War Appointments
The President leaves Missouri policy undecided while reinforcing Washington as the hub for western contracts and federal appointments. General Strong gains authority to adjust Missouri operations. Fremont’s status remains unresolved. Cabinet meeting planned, while London protests Bermuda cargo exposure and ammunition details surface. Military and diplomatic postings follow, with officers and consuls named or reassigned.
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Washingrton
Missouri
Western Department
Washington
Fremont
Gen. Fremont
Savannah
Bermuda
Lord Lyon
Thompson, Conn
Chas
Francis Adams
London
Foreign Office
Heintzelman
Virginia
Sedgwick
Richardson
Butterfield
John Newton
Franklin
John de Courcey
Dennison
8Th
Ohio Regiment
John Mason
Cook
Regular Army
A. M. Motherhead
Indiana
Leipsic
A. D. Hammond
Worcester
Mass
Dublin
Jos. R. Paxton
Bahia
Foster
Minnesota
Tahiti
Rebel Gunboats Defeated as Union Forces Press
Fort Monkok reports the gunboat Monticello and Susquehanna destroyed a rebel gunboat and two transports, damaged Fanny, and shelled rebel forces killing many. Rebels tried to cut off the 20th Indiana. Two shells sunk two sloops, and a rebel captain was killed. Col Mathews surrendered at Jefferson City after abandoning camp. Paducah readies for rebels as women and children flee. Curvetana notes 12000 majority for Union candidate Ted for governor across twenty counties.
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Fort Monkok
Susquehanna
Monticello
20Th Indiana
Ind
Jefferson City
Col. Mathews
Hermany
Curvetana
Ted
Union
Baltimore City Council Election Passes Quietly
On October 9 Baltimore’s city council election concluded with no opposition from secessionists. The total vote was 9587.
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Baltimore
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