War News From Europe and Maryland Burned
Washington and Baltimore dispatches detail prisoner injuries at Bull Run, with Capt Withington and Col Wilcox captured and treated kindly, and Mrs Pickett at his side. Postmaster appointments and Prince Napoleon’s visit are noted while reports on troop movements, naval power, and potential attacks shape Civil War updates.
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Withington
1St Michigan
Bull’s Run
Col. Wilcox
Wilcox
Pickett
Dr. Lewis
Wisconsin
Herald
McDowell
Arbald
Carlile
Griffin
Gist
Rhode Island
Dinner and disruptions at Eutaw House in Baltimore
Breckinridge and Vallandigham attend a Baltimore Secessionists dinner at the Eutaw House. Thousands cheered for the Union while shouting interrupted Breckinridge, with fights breaking out and police clubs used as crowds hissed and swayed amid strong pro Union sentiment and secessionist opposition.
Turbulent Baltimore Hearing Ends In Disturbance
An unruly crowd heckled a speaker as epithets flew and police clashed with protesters. Breckinridge claimed the disturbance came from a small group with brass badges while Vallandigham stayed silent. The crowd dispersed amid cries for the Union and groans for Jeff Davis.
Nova Scotian brings news from Liverpool and London
The Nova Scotian reports from Liverpool via Londonderry on Thursday afternoon. It notes 140,000 pounds in specie aboard, mentions Goodwood Cup results with American horse Stark winning, Wizard second, Apthurst third, and cites The Times on risks of an English American loan. Also covers India governor General Bord Elgin, harvest weather, gold flows, Bank rates to five percent, and British–French talks over American action at sea and land.
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Nova Scotian
Liverpool
Londonderry 2d
Great Barrain
Stark
Wizard
Apthurst
the Times
England
Bord Elgin
India
London Post
America
London
Herald
Paris
Benk
Erie
Aningis Central
Bold attempt to derail freight train near Ponrs Ind
At La Ponrs Indiana August 12 a man formerly employed by the railroad was warning of a trap on the eastbound Michigan Southern track near Holmesville when a loaded pistol fire struck his coat and another shot followed. He fled to the station and alarms were raised as officers blocked the line but the assailants could not be found. A carpet sack containing about 20 dollars lay nearby. A later note from Hadon reports Captain DeGolyer and Lieutenant Preston in good health after prior reports.
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Mons
Hampton in Flames as Confederate Raid Attacks Yorktown
Aug 9 reports from Fe Mounes that a large Confederate force from Yorktown, led by Magruder with 7,000 men, moved on Hampton. They burned up to 500 houses, pressed locals into service, and attempted to seize the bridge area while Gen Butler bolstered defenses.
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Hampton
Espera
Yorktown
Maine
Georgia
Friday Lass
Magruder
Great Bethel
Buck River
Hamilton
Newport News
Butler
Hampton Bridge
Col. Weber
Austrian muskets to Gen Fremont and follow up shipment
In New York on Aug 9 twenty thousand Austrian rifles were sent to Gen Fremont by Adams Express with twenty thousand more due soon. On Aug 11 schooner Mary Alice reported captured by pirate ship Dixie and later recaptured by the Wabesh along with brig Sarah Starr. pirates transferred to the Mary Alice. On Aug 12 New York reports a habeas corpus contempt case against Col Burke and a bank meeting favors a government loan with New York Philadelphia and Boston to subscribe to 40 million dollars. Treasury may withhold small notes.
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Fremont
Adams’ Express
Mary Alice
Dixie
Wabesh
Wabdesh
Sarah Starr
Baltimore Police Commissonecs
Col. Burke
New York
Philadelphia
Boston
Secretary of Treasury
Mob Loots Bangor Democrat Newspaper Office
At Baxoor Maine on August 12 a crowd during an alarm fire entered the Bangor Democrat office, cleared it of contents, and burned them in the street. Editor Emery escaped unharmed. A man named Jones clashed with the mob, was beaten, then rescued and jailed.
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Baxoor
Bangor Democrat
Emery
Jones
Boston Spy Arrest at Park House Under Rebel Alias
U S Marshal G arrested last night a man who registered as C Jordan Pittsburg Pa but is said to be Jarvin Williams of Norfolk Va and to hold a rebel army commission. He was captured as a spy and by orders from the War Secretary will be sent to Fort Lafayette New York.
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Wasmuseton
Washington
New York
Whio
Democratic Party
Wood
Congress
Army
West Point
Bostom
U.S
Park House
C. Jordan
Pittsburg
Jarvin Williams
Norfolk
Fort Lafayette
N. Y. Arbor
Holt of Kentucky welcomed with speech at Oswree
Hon. Joseph Holt arrived in Oswree on August 10 and was greeted warmly. He stated that Kentucky never faltered though its politicians did, and declared he would stand by the Union in the present crisis.
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Oswree
Joseph Holt
Kentucky
Fire destroys several buildings in Kaxnanes Illinois
A blaze in Kaxnanes Illinois yesterday morning consumed Holliday and Reed's warehouse Church's hardware store Ripley's dwelling and three to four small tenements. Loss estimated between 15000 and 20000 dollars, largely covered by insurance.
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Kaxnanes
Ill
Holliday & Reed
Church
Ripley
Trains Halted East of Tennessee River From Memphis
Louisvills August 10 trains have not run east of the Tennessee river from Memphis for several days. It is believed troops have been moved to Union City Tennessee.
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Louisvills
Tennessee River
Memphis
Union City
Tena. Ee
War Secretary approves six-gun battery for new regiment
The Secretary of War has authorised a battery of six guns to be attached to the regiment being raised by Mr. Vaxpsvss. The move strengthens the unit as it proceeds with its organization and training.
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Secretary of War
Vaxpsvss
Heavy guns land at Bird's Point aid Cairo defense
Special Dispatch reports twenty four pounders arrived from the Louisiana fleet and are in entrenchments at Bird's Point. Rebels reportedly burned the Cairo to Fulton railroad trestle line. Federal troops now hold the line to Charleston as operations shift toward other parts of the state.
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Bird's Point
Cairo & Fulton
Charleston
New Madrid
Bird’s Point
Recession Paper Mobbed In New Hampshire City
In Coxconn New Hampshire August 8 the Democratic Standard office was invaded by a mob of First Regiment soldiers and civilians. Editors Palmer and Palmer fired shots wounding two soldiers as their office was gutted and burned. The editors sought refuge in the attic and were later taken to the police station amid a tense confrontation.
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Coxconn
N. H
Democratic Standard
Returned First
Standard
Secess
Palmers
Rebels Massing in Kentucky Border Raid Report
An extra from the National Union of Winchester claims 2000 to 3000 rebel troops crossed the Cumberland Gap into Kentucky toward Barboursville with the aim to seize 50000 pounds of bacon and rob the bank. Unionists near Barboursville send riders to Owsley and Jackson as rifles and shotguns are gathered. report deemed unverified locally.
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The
National Union
Winchester
Kentucky
Cumberland Gap
Barboureville
Richmond
Barboursville
Owsley
Jackson
Expected Battle Near Springfield Missouri
Springfield advices report no battle yet but an engagement is hourly expected. Five hundred cavalry prepared to move, Home Guards in motion, regulars in position, troops on arms. Rebels encamped at Wilson's Creek twelve miles from Springfield, a brief skirmish Tuesday evening four miles out on Mount Vernon road left four rebels dead.
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Faametin
Springfield
Home Guards
Atilson’s Creek
Mount Vernon Road
Panic Near Camp Lyon Reports of Rebel Flanking
Alarm spreads in Missouri city as rebels seen on southwest and east flanks. Citizens rush to secure valuables while two hundred fifty thousand dollars in specie is placed in Gen Lyon’s custody. Jeff Thompson’s command reportedly demonstrated against Cape Girardeau but retreated when overwhelmed.
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State Bank of Missouri
Gen. Lyon
Lewse
Jeff. Thompeon
Cape Girardeau
General bans liquor in command amid sacrifice and duty
The General orders prohibition of liquor among troops, stating he will not exempt himself from the rule. He notes his own past use of wine and liquor but insists officers and men must endure this sacrifice together as part of their service and hardships.
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Gun. Burtee
Decreuixe Foe Rerearens. War censorship tightened in city papers
Since General McClellan arrived the occupation of theaters and troops is largely concealed. The Commander in Chief ordered city papers to erase all information on movements and locations. Telegraph lines are restricted from conveying such news and speculation about future actions is banned. Reporters are limited to facts, with some facts not allowed.
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Ges. McClellan
Heteran
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