Fremont Proclamation Declares Martial Law in Missouri
General Fremont declares martial law across Missouri to suppress disorders and protect loyal citizens. The proclamation sets army lines from Leavenworth to Cape Girardeau, promises court-martial for armed actions, frees slaves of supporters, and warns treasonous acts. The document also notes a Kentucky murder linked to Union supporters.
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Tate
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Jefferson City
Rolla
Ironton
Cape Girardeau
Mississippi River
Misiri
United States
J. C. Fremont
Victory at Hatteras Inlet General Order No 8
General Order No 8 from Forts Mayor, August 31 1861, announces a combined Army Navy victory at Hatteras Inlet North Carolina led by Commodore Stringham and Maj Gen Butler. It reports 715 captured including Barron and a North Carolina Cabinet member, 1000 arms 75 kegs powder 5 colors 31 cannons including a 10 inch Columbiad, a brig and two sloops with provisions, and 800 volunteers with 60 artillery. The message urges greater achievements, stressing obedience and discipline for the Union cause.
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Fortress Mayror
Hatteras Inlet
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Army
Navy
Cucremit
3D Artillery
Hatteras Expedition Seizes Forts in Bold North Carolina Rising
Washington dispatch details Union forces under Gen. Butler landing at Hatteras Inlet after bombardment of Fort Clark and Fort Hatteras. Rebels surrender unconditionally with 1 000 prisoners, 32 guns, and 500 knapsacks taken. Commodore Stringham receives surrender swords amid cheers. Also notes national loan appeal of 150 million dollars and Fernandina letter about the Jeff Davis wreck.
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Congress
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State denies commissions and pensions for volunteer regiments
Harrissura on September 2 reports that state authorities rule volunteer regiments accepted by the War Department cannot receive state commissions or pensions for widows. families not entitled to the relief fund.
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