Reassessing Union Strength After Repulse and Reform Urged
The Madison Argus weighs the rebel threat and Union resolve after setbacks at Bull Run. It argues continued effort will strengthen the nation, calls for capable leaders and reform in the Federal army, and notes legislation punishing enlistment abuses and support for decisive action against the rebellion. It also discusses Washington’s defense and strategic choices ahead.
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Sumter Way
Bull’s Run
Fragmented 19th Century Editorial on War Policy and Parties
The piece critiques Treasury and state war financing, notes Hamiltonian style prudence, and mentions Gen Scott’s policy. It discusses press roles, party nominations, and Confederate connotations, railing at corruption and urging unity. It references Madisonian views, currency stability, and strategic troop movements as context.
War Powers Controversy: Confiscation Plan and Army Struggles
The text outlines a proposed act to confiscate property used to wage war against the Governor, with provisions for those coercing service to be sued. It also reports on the Washington dispatch about General McClellan and the army, noting wartime measures, political actions, and the state of military affairs during the conflict.
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House of Representatives
Congress
Shart
Cavalry Call for Volunteers in Wisconsin August 1861
A 1861 broadside from Luther Landon urges men to join a cavalry battalion for Fremont's division. It promises pay, expenses, and transport, specifies assembly in Waapun Fond du Lac County, and notes recruitment through Capt. Ersleston and Lipua office.
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Avira Gtnanans
Fond du Bas
Anas
United Atures
Suguet
Aatister
Lyshin
Fremont
Lipua
Lowanna Dastens
Luther Landon
Waapun
Rion Tompiny
Ersleston
Martinsburg News Describes Burning of Railroad Furniture
A Martinsburg writer in the Free Democrat recounts a Confederate raid incident where railroad buildings cars and locomotives were burned. Locally crafted signals and instruments were salvaged as citizens collected fragments, with rewards offered for small pieces, and questions about the event linger.
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Nell
Wisconsin to Send Company in Regent Snoorers Regiment
The Tribune notes Wisconsin will represent with a rifle-armed company in a regiment praised as unique. It describes a leader who marched with a 22 inch rain of sound and a distance of 1000 feet, and mentions rendezvous at Weelinskun to protect loyal territory. Fremont commands about 18 000 men at the points referenced.
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Scott
Margabedius
Bravas
Tribune
Wisconsin
Cietance
Ithenr
Saunday
Uempa- Lay
Weelins
Cen
Pillos
Bird's Point
Fremont
Meagher Sustains Facial Injury in Ballet Incident
In a late evening incident a ballet injury wounded the tip of Thomas Francis Meagher's pose and damaged part of his moustache. The event occurred during a social gathering, with Meagher seen briefly unsettled but afterward continuing his activities.
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Nannon Uscave
Thomas Francis Meagher
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Meno
Azmy
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Ness
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Geska
Jay
2 Evening Post
Leon P
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Ieat
Hr Telegraph
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Martinsburg
Free Democrat
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Janvoville Company
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Pegk
McDonaly
Waupun Market
He Hk
Corrente
Bragk & Mag
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Grocurivs
Hatcuen
Office
Pated
Tra Tel
Molveast
Uscovantu
KF. A. Sumner
Relly Low Dale
Crockery
Wats
Sumner
Waupun
Wiocinsin
Rte
Vatee
Gratn Oral
TNH
Astusold Uy
Heehi
Atidores
BOOTS
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Gup
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Chickes
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Youme
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Achet
Rady
Clut
Gent
Tarbeitar
Mars
Warness Cardage
Rene
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