War Fifty Years Ago McClellan Drives Confederates in Western Virginia
Historical summary notes General McClellan’s victory over Confederate forces at Rich Mountain and the subsequent Confederate defeats at Carrick's Ford and Garnett's forces. The report lists captures, surrenders, and the ongoing maneuvering of Union and Confederate troops with emphasis on McClellan's progress and communications to Washington.
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McClellan
Western Virginia
Rosecrans
Rich Mountain
Pegram
Garnett
Carrick's Ford
Morris
Washington
Laurel
Pesrim
Richmonstein
Carrick’s Ford
Huttonsville
Townsend
Virginia
Stern Vipechnia
George I. MCLI .An
Couwmanding
Fragments of a Civil War Pursuit and Clash at Cheat River
The narrative describes Confederate forces under Garnett retreating through Virginia mountains toward Beverly and being pursued by Union troops led by Morris and Benham. Garnett is killed or mortally wounded during a pivot to high ground at a fortified position near a ford of a Cheat river, with heavy Confederate casualties and Union losses modest.
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Morris
H. W. Benham
Garnett
Ealy
Perie Ward
Oight
Cheat River
Tarrick
Gram
W. 8
Rich Mountain
Pegram
Ne- Cletlan
Rosecrans
M Mountain
Verratus Citup
Fieh Mountain
McClellan’s Western Virginia Campaign Triumphs Noted
The article recounts General McClellan’s bold Western Virginia campaign with Rosecrans and Morris, detailing the Rich Mountain engagement, Confederate ambush at Pegram’s camp, and the Union victory at Rich Mountain. It notes the strategic impact, including McClellan’s rise to command of the Army of the Potomac and his dispatches praising the success.
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McClellan
Washington
Western
Virginia
Rosecrans
Morris
Hhis
Goose Helps Catch Thief in German Village
A goose alerted residents in Gatersblum Germany trapping a yard thief. The bird’s persistent cackling before a house where accomplices hid led to the arrest. A town tale tied to Chamberlain’s Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy remains sold by Lewmons Pharmacy and Leminou’s Pharmacy.
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Gatersblum
Germany
Chamberlain's Co
Lewmons Pharmacy
Leminou
When Women Rule in Courtroom Battle
A Kansas City Journal note reports a courtroom exchange where women argue for a ruling. The feminine attorney asserts the judge will decide against the opposing side, implying an impending decision or harassment claim.
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Mina
Kansas City Journal
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Mutual
Washington, D C
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SBURG
Buck Hanno
Frenchtown
McLellan S
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Rhr. I. G. White Post
Temple Bulding
J. W. Scott
Adjt
Valley Force Camp
SOS
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J. G. Moriarty
Washington Lodge
J. B. Kunath
J. W. Morton
C. FB. S
J. B. Kunath W. M
Myrtle Bragg
American Pearl Button Co
R. Cox
Danville
Rookery
Madison St
C. A. Dickey
Farson, Ia
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Matt Springman
Ajdue Usvaq
Jamts A. Jobert Ton
American Press Association
General Banks
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Butler
Monroe
McDowell
Beauregard
Manassas
Patterson
Martinsburg
Johnston
Beverly
Riehl
Bev
John Pagran
A. Dapratrd
Hich Mountain
Colonee Wo Hoskochans
Haromen
Pegratm
Wegram
Gait
Conpe
MeCtelai
Beooouly
St. George
Poor
Valely
Lyon
Springfield
Boonville
Marinsburg
Newport News
Bunker Hill
Congress
Clement L. Vallandigham
Ohio
Khrigadier
Romr i
Selden Garnest, O. A
Federal
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CG. J. Wilson
C. Wilson
Wilson & Wilson Lawyers
Opposite Journal
Charles A. Dewey
Office
Washington, Iowa
Eicher & Livingston
Abstract Department
Jiol. Kellogg
South Side Square
W. M Keeley
Wyer
Butterfield & Frame
Federal Courta Special Collection Department
Crail
F.D. Morrison
P. J. Hanley
Over Craile Dry Goods
Phony
DR. W. M. Terry
West Washington Street
Ray H. Dean
Cook & Sherman's Drug Store
Biethan & Griffith
the Citizens Savings Bank
Owen McGovern
Casewros
Macon
Austin Sutherland
J. D. Dayton
West Chester and Washington Co
Harry H. Ross
S. A. White
Sam'l L. Thompson
Prag
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W. A. White
Chichester S
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Lowe
Washington Branch
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C. Bb. Ga
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Chicago
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Foley
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