Washington News from Aug 22 1861 on Butler and arrests
Major-General Butler is assigned to command the volunteer forces at Fort Monroe. Dispatch bearer Captain Fable arrives, while London Times correspondent Russel is refused a pass to cross the Potomac. Sickles may raise artillery and cavalry. The Leonardtown stage coach is intercepted and suspected rebel correspondence found. Baltimore papers face censorship pressure and possible suppression. Authorities hunt mutineers and treason suspects as inquiries expand across Washington and nearby fortifications.
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Wasmixaton
Butler
Wool
Fort Monroe
Fable
Royal Dutch Nati
Willard’s
Russel
London Times
Porter
Potomac
Daniel E. Sickles
Leonardotowns
Here
Virginia
Washington
New York
St. Louis
Chicago
Beauregard
Alexandria
Maine
Greenhow
State Department
Senator Gwin
West Point
Express
Chain Bridge
War Department
Manning
Poillijs
Philip Phillipe
Phillipe
Bull Run
Rowmell
Second Cavalry
Bull Ran
Missouri
Manassag
Tenn
Mississippi
Cotton States
Asad Besaregerd Bon’ O Rom Bhome
Rumors of Maj Lyndo Surrender Denied by Dispatch
A New York dispatch dated Aug 23 denies rumors of Maj Lyndo surrendering to Texas, calling his position impregnable. The report notes Lyndo as a loyal Vermonter. Also mentioned are 20 new gunboats launched, Union gains on privateers and steamers, militia organization in Missouri, tobacco seizures in Richmond and Baltimore, Confederate bonds investments, and Confederate currency notes.
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New York
Lyndo
Texas
Vermonter
U. S
Crusader
Mississippi
Mobile
Tribune
J. 8. Phelps
Springfield
Missouri
Geo. Miles
Petersburgh
J. Garnett Guthrie
Richmond
Virginia
Ft. Lafayette
Seward
Guthrie
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Wall Street
Miled
James Thomas
J. Carson
Wm. Payne
W. J. Kelly
Harrisburg
Potomac
Kelly
North Star
Mr Reef
Maguara
New Grenada
Espina Posada Paris
Calro
Calubert
Times
Toombs
Davis
Wigfall
South Carolina
Freason
Night and day telegraph offices serve region despite Sabbath
Naw Youn Aug 26 The Post reports that the New York Albany and Buffalo Telegraph Line remains open nights for business, except Sundays. U S Marshal from Rhode Island arrives withWm M shen detained for uttering treasonable sentiments at Newport R I. The Louisiana gentleman is sent to Fort Lafayette. Donations for volunteers families include flour sacks to aid Union defense. McClellan reviews Hooker’s brigade seven miles from Philadelphia, with suspected assassins nearby. Foreign market notes, cotton plans in Egypt and India, tea and coffee shipments, and press commentary on US war matters from London and Calcutta.
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Troy
Utics
Rochester
New York
Albany
Union Defence Committee
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
McClellan
Gen. Hooker
St Is
St. Thomas
Liverpool Ffs
Srrenene N. & Co
Richardson Spence & Co
Great Eastern
Quebec
Hollyhead
London Times
Friends of Ameca
the Times
Buseell
Getonra
On Association
Egypt
Wernt Os
France
Aris
Hong Kong
Shanghai
Calcutta
London Globe Santos
Admiral Milne
Washington
Union gun experiments and blockade news from 1862 era
Foar Montor Aug 22 reports experimental shots from the Union gun at extreme range with one penetrating a twelve foot sand bank. Gen Butler may command volunteers fleet. Fear Monoz Aug 28 notes Wool and Battler testing Sawyer gun. shell hits Confederates camp at Sewall's Point. Seminole arrives from Charleston blockade, prizes schooner Albion with sugar coffee fruits and sugars. vessel under English colors, drunk crew. Blockade squadron off Charleston includes Reanake and Vandalia.
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Foar Montor
Baltimore
Butler
Fear Moxnoz
Wool
Battler
Bip
Sawyer
Sewall’s Point
Norfolk
Charleston
Albion
Wilmington
Cardenas
Port Fear
Old Point
Eastern division reports near Donita view fortifications
Incuros Missouri reports indicate Har dcatfiers wing moving from Greenfield toward a Reeve's Ferry path to Pritten's Station near the Kanees line. It confirms earlier notes that Jel Thompson’s force along with Gen. Pillow is hastening to occupy positions ten to eight miles back from Donita view and is throwing up fortifications.
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Incuros
Greenfield
Reeve's Ferry
Union men killed and another wounded near Shotwell Toll Gate
In Cancamman on Sunday a Union man named Moore was killed and another named Neil mortally wounded by a band of secessionists at Shotwell Toll Gate, Ky seven miles from Coin. The attackers fled toward the Tennessee line as a party of Union men pursued them.
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Cancamman
Moore
Neil
Shotwell Toll Gate
Coin
Tennessee Line
Locomotive Attack at Gaartom With Seizure Suspect
At Gaartom Virginia on August 24 a westbound locomotive faced a sudden attack as several cross ties were thrown on the track by armed men seen descending a hill. The engineer sped through and detached ties with minimal train damage. Authorities suspect the plan was to seize Governor Thomas.
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Gov
Thomas
Private report on Green forces near Athens with Union reinforcements
A private of Col. Moore's regiment reports from Keoxon that Green is advancing with a force estimated from 15,000 to 80,000. Union pickets 16 miles out were driven in. Moore has about 900 men locally plus reinforcements. Towns nearby alerted. Green camped within eight miles of Athens with four cannon entrenching. Urlbut reportedly behind Green with about 600 Union troops.
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Keoxon
Green
Athens
Theheoore
Urlbut
Peace flag raised amid violent clash in Dawsourr Conn
About 400 attended the New Fair field gathering in Dawsourr where a plan to raise a peace flag was blocked. A fight ensued as foil was offered by peace advocates. Two peace men Wildman and Gorham were seriously wounded, one believed fatally, with shovels axes clubs and stones used. no firearms were drawn. Around 70 Unionists were present as the flag continued to fly amid the tumult.
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Dawsourr
Conn
New Fairfield
Wildman
Gorham
True American Newspaper Suspends Publication in New Jersey
The True American of Trenton New Jersey suspended operations this morning, stating the government has effectively interdicted any paper not supporting the Administration. It is noted as the state’s oldest and one of its most prosperous papers.
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Wasuteron
State Department
Europe
United States
Cotahn Unica
Tsigoot
H. Seward
Andrew Johnson
Tennessee
Evening Post
Virginia
Trenton
The
True American
N. J
Johnston arrested at depot for Confederate letters
Pullapstram Aug 24 reports Wm L Johnston nephew of a rebel general arrested at the depot after buying a Louisville ticket. A brank or bundle contained letters to the South including one referring to the prisoner as a Confederate army officer.
Simore festival report overblown in Micwaveen note
An Aug 26 Micwaveen report notes the Ssimore festistoat was greatly exaggerated. It states only one ram was involved as retaliation for shooting a pony belonging to the Indians.
Seccessionists Destroyed Entirely by Local Volunteers
A report from Stark County notes that the secession three shest' en Ohio was entirely destroyed last night by volunteers of that place.
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Stark County
Ohio
Govern chased ships on blockade at Bostox
In Bostox on August 24 the Govern pursued the ships Wm. Gunde and Pathan Allen for blockade duties at a cost of 55000 dollars.
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Bostox
Wm. Gunde
Pathan Allen
Fortifications, Seccesison critiques in Missouri dispatch
Special dispatch reports Provost Marshal McKinsty sending two men to Cairo for 40 days to fortify lines while lamenting high casualties. Missouri press debate over secessionist tone. St Louis Christian Advocate urged to change stance or be suppressed. Springfield battle cited as rallying effect. Gen. Fremont authorized to raise regiments amid conflicting rebel movement notes.
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Lous
Aug
McKinsty
Cairo
Jef Davis
St. Louis
Sprinjor Sturgee
Fremont
Tribune
Sturgis
Merritt
Poter
Herron
Iowa
Deitzler
Halderman
Chenowith
Kansas
Mirebel
Blair
Cloud
Anderson
Missouri
Sigel
Springfield
Proclamation Calls Missouri Militia to Eight Thousand
Governor Hamilton B Gamble issues a state proclamation in Jefferson City ordering up to two thousand militia to serve six months or until peace is restored. The plan sets ten thousand cavalry and two thousand infantry with possible draft if volunteers fall short. Dispatch to district division inspectors directs rapid arming and deployment.
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Hamilton Gatsby
Missouri
Adjutant General
Matey
Jefferson City
Hamilton B. Gamble
Governor Kirkwood rated best for Iowa governorship
The Davenport Gazette reports strong support for Governor Kirkwood at the state convention amid disaffection rumors. Delegates from most counties backed his renomination after charges were shown baseless, praising his handling of regimental raises and duties under strained treasury conditions.
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Davenport
Kirkwood
Iowa
Gov. Kirkwood
Davenport Gazette
Mexico Crisis Sparks Diplomatic Strains Across Nations
The Times reports England and France severing diplomatic ties with Mexico over a Congressional move to suspend bond installments abroad. Aimed at destabilizing the constitutional government, the actions are viewed as masking broader aims for a protectorate and bolder moves. The U.S. prepares to respond while Russia and Iowa interests surface, with Kirkwood ordering rifles, pistols, sabres, and ammunition from New York for the defense and show of force.
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N. S. Times
Mexico
England
France
Mexican Congress
United States
Corres
Ani
Sodis
Jeff. Davie Com
Russ
Ron
Iowa
Kirkwood
United State
New York
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Daily News
Post Office
Adame’ Express
Ben & Teer
Oer Expres
Sun
Lécat
Albert
Third Missouri
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Gemsbie
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