05 Jul 1861
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Newspaper
Waupun Times
Location
Waupun, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1861
Page
1
The article reports widespread press and public criticism of slow troop movements and inadequate fighting. It notes disloyalty concerns, supply shortages, and the impact on Union aims. It also covers a New York convention denouncing the President, a rebel agent’s arrest, and health and political notes from various sources.
A blaze broke out yesterday after one o'clock in Glisbey de Amour’s livery stable on Spring Street Milwaukee and spread to twenty buildings on Spring and West Water streets. The Old American House M B Church on the N E corner of Spring and Second Streets Birchard’s Slock and Austin’s building opposite burned. Wisconsin places the loss near $100,000.
A New York Times correspondent reports under date of the 27th that confiden tial messengers carried communications between the Virginia governor and the U S Government. The administration reportedly sent back messengers to Virginia to negotiate. The identified figures include Gas Pierpont at Wheeling rather than John Letcher at Richmond.
The State Journal notes a mix up in appointments naming not F W Mura but Sloan as assistant quartermaster of the 4th regiment. It lists place dates for Berdan recruitment tours in Milwaukee Madison Portage and Boscobel with July dates reflecting statewide scope including Northern Illinois locales.
The New York Herald Washington correspondent reports Gen Scott plans a simultaneous advance, marching his entire line from Fortress Monroe to the Mississippi as the world watches. Zonaves petition for blank cartridges fearing mishandled prisoners. Remarks on Confederate intrigues and political figures surface amid war tensions and debt in Virginia.
Early today Union forces pressed across the fur at Williamsport with the 1st Wisconsin and 1st Pennsylvania leading. They reached within 75 yards of Martinsburg’s rebel lines, facing about 10,000 Confederate troops. Casualties reported include two killed and several wounded on the Union side. the Southern loss is described as heavy with many killed or wounded.
The London Times reporter Mr Russell speaks at Gen. Prentiss’s Cairo camp. He portrays the war as deciding if a republican democratic confederation can endure, or if old governing powers remain supreme. He declares neutrality in the current U S controversy and wishes God speed to the right. An applicant for Federal office seeks a Washington post and a McGrath-Beauregard-Davis link, testing commission chances.
In six weeks Mr dy Abst of Cadi NUL reveals the entire scope of aid or grant available to all victims, detailing how funds will be distributed and who qualifies for assistance. The statement emphasizes a broad program to support those affected by the incident.
The readable fragments describe a tall figure connected to a New York sharp shooter label and publican Cabrnet B. The text references a striking moment and a lasting memory while noting unclear details about life events and affiliations.
July 4 from Washington reports Senate proceedings with credentials and nominations including Din and Pomeroy, discuss sergeant at arms, and proposed bills on war contracts and national guard. House roll call and speaker race end in no choice. Missouri crops show fair wheat, hemp good, tobacco mixed, fruit prospects strong. wide rainfall impact noted.
The column surveys telegraphic reports on European intents and Southern independence, plus reactions to the war stance in the U.S. It notes claims by the Tribune that the government fabricates exclusives, mentions leaders like Albert Pike, and reports on Native American matters and troop conditions at Cairo. The piece reflects partisan battles, public sentiment, and military morale from a Washington to Cairo to Cincinnati context.
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