War News From Kansas and Washington Fronts
A Kansas report says rebels plan a raid on the state and residents are warned. Iowa weighs drafting troops. Washington relies on volunteer patriotism. The 79th New York advances near Lawnsville with three prisoners and a Griffin battery showing strong effect. Occacuan and Freestone Point batteries fire on ships. Delaware and Jacob Bell incidents occur. Washington reports fresh Potomac movements and a possible flank check near Manassas. Yankee reaches navy yard undisturbed.
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Herald
Kansas
Department of the West
Washington
Iowa
Camron
79Th New York
Lawnsville
Planet
Occaguan
Freestone Point
Delaware
Jacob Bell
Potomac
Occaquan River
Alexandria
Manassas
Navy Yard
Acquia Creek
Report on Ocracoke Inlet fort and Hatteras action
A Monroe dated letter from September 22 describes Union forces at Ocracoke Inlet fort burning the fort and removing two heavy guns after rebels earlier burned the beacon and light house at Beacon Island. The report notes strong Union sentiment at Porte Monts and surrounding areas and complaints about rebel plunder. Colonel Wilkins reportedly lacked sufficient men to hold the position.
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Herald
Monroe
Hatteras Inlet
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Beacon
Ocracoke Inlet
Newbern
Portemonts
Ger
Ocracoke
Col.wkins
Battle near Norfolk and river patrols report Confederate counter
Reports from Quincr describe telegraph line sabotage by a jayhawker and three repair crews unable to keep lines open. Irish troops seek pay and oath in St. Louis, while Price moves defenses toward Mulligan’s entrenchment. At Camp Norfolk a Federal cavalry clash routs rebel riders. twelve rebels killed, Stewart’s sword slays two, four taken prisoner. An expedition of 600 leaves Cairo toward an unidentified target on the Mississippi.
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Chillicothe
Price
Mulligan
Norfolk
Hunter's Farm
Stewart
Cairo
Mississippi
Rebels Seize Arms In Warsaw Kentucky Raid
A force of about 60 mounted rebels from Fiore Indiana rode into Warsaw Kentucky around ten PM and stole state owned arms from a building. Union men confronted them. shots fired killed one and wounded several others. Some weapons were unloaded to prevent recapture. Rising Sun militia offers defense. Brigadier General Curtiss takes command at St Louis during Fremont's absence.
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Mare Sun
Ind
Fiore
Warsaw
Marshal Camp
Owen County
Rising Sun
Gen
Curtiss
St. Louis
Fremont
Drizzle Fails to Dampen Arrival of 18 Bodies in Coffins
Dee Gallena September 26 reports Major Brand bringing 18 bodies from Cincinnati for Co I 19th regiment disaster victims from the C and M Railroad. Crowds gathered at the depot despite rain as remains were moved to Main Street for viewing guarded by Col. Smith’s detachment. Funeral planned for tomorrow with city funds approved. Mayor Brand notes gratitude from Cincinnati and Chicago for aid.
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Dee Gallena
Brand
Cincinnati
Co. I
Main Street
Col. Smith
Ohio regiments push toward Romney with Cavalry support
At Grarros Virginia on September 25 500 of the 4th Ohio with one artillery piece and Ringgold cavalry 75 strong under Col Cantwell plus 400 of the 8th Ohio under Col Parke advanced from New Creek toward Romney. They routed 700 enemy at Mechanicsburg Gap on the 24th then stormed the town causing fourteen hundred infantry and cavalry to withdraw to the mountains with about 35 killed and many wounded. Our side suffered eight killed and ten wounded.
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Grarros
4Th
Ohio
Ringzolds
Col. Cantwell
8Th
Parke
New Creek
Romney
Mechanicsburg Gap
Blockading Squadron Seizes Mississippi City Coastline
A Nashville physician reports the blockading squadron has seized Mississippi City at Pearl River mouth on the Gulf coast, guarding the boundary of Mississippi and Alabama. Vessels from Mobile Bay must pass in Ship Island Harbor and Lake Pontchartrain on routes to New Orleans.
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Cincrnxatt
Mississippi City
Pearl River
Gulf of Mexico
Mississippi
Alabama
Mobile Bay
Ship Island Harbor
Lake Doren
Action on Virginia side of Potomac heats up
Pot or Rooks reports a September 24 engagement where a Confederate force of 500 held a high Catena Mountain point and nearby houses on the Virginia shore. Federal rifles and artillery pressured the Confederates, driving them off and burning the houses. Several rebels killed or wounded. Federal casualties reported as none.
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Err
Virginia
Potomac
Catena
Engineer staff changes at Old Point to California
Fort Momnos reports that Com. Stringham is relieved by Seete Waebionte and will proceed to Delteovee. Waebionte takes command of the engineer department in California and assumes duties immediately.
Antoine Le Claire Dies After Aphoplexy Attack
Davaxtort reports the death of Antoine Le Claire a wealthy local citizen after an apoplexy attack at his residence last evening. The prominent figure was widely known across the country and leaves a substantial legacy in the community.
The New Arrangements in the Navy
Philadelphia Press notes re cent changes in naval officers to refresh the service with younger, energetic leaders while preserving veteran experience. Secretary Kies aims to elevate top officers like McKean Borough Dupont Marston Lardner Davie Drayton Turner, unifying reform with respect for past service and defending the moves against criticism.
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Navy
Kies
Secretary of War
Mont
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Franklin
Porter
Rosencrans
McClellan
McKean
Borough
Dupont
Marston
Lardner
Davie
Draytos
Turner
Fremont and St. Louis Democrats Describe Missouri Battle Readiness
The report portrays Union actions around Lexington with Gen. Fremont defending against Price. Sturgis, Smith, and Jeff Davis are named as reinforcing efforts, while enemy forces under Pillow and Hardee threaten St. Louis. Fremont’s defense is praised for delaying an attack, and a large Union force is depicted forming to strike within weeks.
Capture of James B. Clay in Kentucky retreat
Yesterday afternoon Lieutenant Colonel Letcher and a detachment from Col. Woodford's regiment captured James B. Clay and sixteen of his men as they attempted to join Zollikofer. John C. Breckinridge was present but escaped.
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Letcher
Fremont telegram on Lexington surrender to Washington
General Fremont reports Lexington fallen to Price on September 3 1861. He notes 4000 reinforcements under Sturgis captured ferry boats blocked crossing, and Lane and Davis armies totaling over 11000 could not arrive in time. He states he will take the field to confront McCulloch and asks the President be notified.
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Washington
Lexington
Bes Lons
Col. E. D. Townsend
Brocka
Price
Mulligan
Sturgis
Lane
Davis
McCulloch
Union Ticket Chosen at Wisconsin Convention in Madison
The Union Convention of Wisconsin at Madison on Tuesday, the 24th, drew about 175 delegates. Henry S. Baird of Green Bay presided as the ticket was announced, listing Harvey as Governor, Allen as Lieutenant Governor, Lewis as Secretary of State, and other incumbents or Republicans for offices including Treasurer, Controller, Prison Commissioner, Attorney General, and Superintendent of Public Instruction.
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Madison
Henry S. Baird
Green Bay
Louis P. Harvey
Rock
A. Allen
Walworth
J. T. Lewis
Columbia
Samuel D. Renee Po Ree Oe
Jno
Poker
Towa
Hans C. Heg
Racine
Blican
John H. Howe
Brown
J. G. McKindley
Union Army Officers at Louisville Headquarters Report
The Gen Robert Anderson staff includes Major R Murray Surgeon Captain 11 C Symonds Commissary Captain O D Grune Assistant Adjutant General Captain F F Prime Engineer C B Throckmorton Lieutenant Aid Captain Hancock Quartermaster all reported at Louisville HQ except Hancock who has not arrived Mrs Banks shares tent life with her husband General Banks remains reticent and missing from day to day.
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Robert Anderson
R. Murray
Government stands firm against London Times libel
Washington September 21 — patriotic citizens urge government to reject foreign protest, defend credit and safety of the U S by arguing the London Times letter is misrepresented and that official action should rest with American resolve. The piece emphasizes press freedom and national unity amid alleged treasonous publication.
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Washimoton
Washington
London Times
United States
Tee Nations
U. S
Medixor Commissioned to Recruit for 13th Regiment
Our town man P Medixor Enq has been commissioned by Adjutant General Baker to recruit for the 13th regiment. The unit will be stationed at Fort Randall on the Missouri River about 150 miles above Sioux City to protect the frontier.
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P. Medixor
Enq
Baker
Fort Randall
Misouri River
Stoux City
Cedar Fails
The Front Teeth and the Grinders Fable for the Times
An Atlantic Monthly excerpt presents a fable about Uncle Samuel and his teeth as a political allegory. The front teeth resist whitening when the grinders remain strong, leading to decay, while the white grinders endure. The tale ties to Southern secession and the era’s tensions but keeps a moral about unity and strength.
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Atlantic Montthly
Holmes
Samuel
Bai
Sam
Menenius Aggrippa
Kansas Civil War Dispatches Report Lane Actions and Johnson Death
Lawrence Republican dispatches detail Col. H P Johnson killed at Morristown Mo while leading Kansas Fifth forces in a dawn assault. Col Montgomery and Col Johnson commanded six hundred men. enemy four hundred. Union victory, towns burned, six wounded, two killed. News notes barring war volunteer departure and staff changes.
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Leavenworth
Lane
Montgomery
Johnson
Priod
Rains
Sally
H. P. Johnson
Kansse
Morrestown
Colonel Johnson
Kreitz
Topeka
Viei
Qauindaro
Moonlight
Hunt
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