Clayton County Election Returns Show Narrow Garth
Official returns from Clayton and surrounding counties detail Governor and lieutenant governor tallies for Kirkwood Merritt and Needham in multiple districts along with judges, representatives, sheriff, treasurer, and others. Notable figures include Kirkwood 1861 Merritt 990. Needham 1968 Dewey 967. Lowe 1878 Elwood 66. Garber 1647 Kaufman 1258. Nicklaus 2482 Fox 448.
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Clayton County
Kirkwood
Merritt
Dean
Needham
Dewey
Sales
Supreme Court
Lowe
McHenry
Elwood
Chase and
Base
People’s Convention
A. C. Rogers
A. Dean
Repblican
Potts
John Garber
Jonathan Kaufman
Jacob Nicklaus
B. T. Fox
Clayton
A. T
C. A. Bannon
J. H. Hale
W. H. Bishop
Richard Merrill
George McClellan
N. Olmstead
John A. Barker
Butler County
Franklin and
Grandy
Converse
Oghciel
Lewe
Issac Milburn
Andrew Safely
J. B. Young
John Worrall
Milvera
Young
Dan'l Lothian
W. W. Smith
Cook
Ira J. Fairbanks
Serveyer
J. J. Crawford
Corceer
Mowery Farnum
County Vote Totals Narrated Across Iowa Regions
A compilation from the Delhi Journal and other papers outlines official county returns in Oct. 1861 for Kirkwood Merritt Needham Dewey Lowe Elwood and Van Anda among others. It notes Republicans controlling county offices and lists several county officials and candidates with vote tallies and majorities in Jones, Dodge, Camoz Cirz, Wessist and Paxerrs counties.
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Dacawans
Phist
Delhi Journal
Kirkwood
Merritt
Needham
Dewey
Lowe
Elwood
G. van Anda
Rep
Joe Bailey
Dean
Lemuels J Kirkwood
van Anda
Delaware
Dodge
Z. A. Wellman
Z. D. Scobey
Jesse B. Boggs
J. A. McCreery
Charles Harger
Wessist
Times
Col. Merritt
J. W le
County returns show Kirkwood leads in tally
Official county counts list Kirkwood 791 Merritt 461 Dean 1 Samuels Needham 775 Dewey 465 Lowe 771 Elwood 472 for Representatives Lake 638 Johnson 479 Buck 179. Governor Kirkwood 1657 Merritt 2197 Samels J For Congress Wilson 1895 Neal 1463 Edwards 230. Merritt over Kirkwood 640.
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Bucuaxam County
Kirkwood
Merritt
Dean
Samuels
Needham
Dewey
Lowe
Elwood
Lake
Johnson
Buck
Union
Rice
Samels
Congress
Wilson
Neal
Edwards
Lews
Hewood
Dem Mouris Countr Opicial Ballot Summary
Vague OCR style list cites governors Kirkwood Merritt 1813 1828, judge Lowe Elwood 1839 1239, congress Wilson 1962 Meal 1215. Result shows Kirkwood ahead of Merritt by 615 votes.
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Des Mouris
Kirkwood
Merritt
Lowe
Elwood
Congress
Wilson
Meal
Poll results fragment for Kirkwood and Merritt candidates
Fragmentary OCR shows vote tallies for several candidates including Kirkwood Merritt and Samuels. Entries list local places such as Sooty County and Elwood with figures like 1504 187 1906 992 and 224, indicating a partial ballot page snapshot.
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Sooty County
Osiiel
Kirkwood
Merritt
Samuels
Lowe
Elwood
Mobile
European intervention in Mexico sparks debate in Times tone
The Times letter argues Europe will intervene in Mexico with Britain France and Spain acting together, aided by the United States. It contends the move aims to restore order amid Mexican factional chaos, to protect foreign residents and commerce, and to prevent a slide into barbarism. The piece questions Monroe Doctrine concerns and notes Lincoln’s likely tolerance of intervention.
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London Times
Amusener
France
Spain
United States
Mexico
Vera Cruz
England
Lord Aberdeen
M. Guizot
Lincoln
Washington
Republic
Liberal Party
Wen
Italy
Francis Lr
Aten
Esteemed man of ability and integrity dies
A widely regarded figure known for his ability and integrity passed away, leaving a legacy of respect among peers and the community. The notice reflects on his character and stature, noting the esteem in which he was held by colleagues and friends.
Iowa Civil War military draft orders 1861
Davenport Iowa October 11 1861 Adjutant General issues General Orders No 87 barring enlistment in other states or the United States with limited exceptions for U S Regular Army. officers to enforce military arrests. Order No 88 calls for garrison recruitment at Fort Leavenworth with rapid assembly of fall companies and advance notice of marching.
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Gamvass
United States
Pmovipap
Congress
Dubuqe
Lyon Regiment
United States Regular Army
Iowa
ITI
Adjutant General
IIT
N. B. Baker
Adj
State of
Fort Leavenworth
Camp McClellan
Davenport
Camp Fall
Awake to the War Duty Sermon at Amherst College
Passiwext Stearss of Amherst College delivered a stern war sermon urging earnest sacrifice and total commitment. He warned that the loyal states lag in effort while the South fights with determination, calling for immediate action, unity, and a solemn resolve to exhaust all resources and lives if needed to end the rebellion.
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Stearss
Amherst College
Meen White
Aria
Wong da
Free North
Washburne Commissioned, Wisconsin Letters Noted
Fragmentary notes report Hon. C. C. Washburne being commissioned. Mentions Colonel and Wisconsin isle context. Text is garbled but suggests an official appointment or recognition and references to Washburne and related figures.
Southern State of Kentucky and New Orleans in Civil War outlook
A report from visiting Northerners describes midwar momentum in New Orleans and routes to Kentucky. It notes Union forces tightening control, port closures, and shortages, with calls for reopening southern ports and restricting rebel trade to revive Union sentiment. The piece reflects on Confederate currency devaluation and the hoped impact on morale.
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Mississippi
Peesee
Kentucky
New Orleans
Louisans
Guntwiggs
Richmond
Danielsee
South
Norern
Citi
Union
Mr. D
Lakes
Chandeleur Bay
Mobile
Savannah
England
France
Toledo Blade
Battle on the Gauley River amid Western Virginia action
An eyewitness account from a Chicago cavalry member describes Rosencranz’s 7th to 10th–18th Brigade movements from Sutton toward the Gauley breastwork. The engagement features artillery duels with Snyder’s rifled cannon and Meek’s regulars, a fatal cannon shot at Col. Law, and a night battle scene with fire and musketry. The column captures wagons, stores, and weapons, with reports of heavy seaborne cannon fire and scattered Confederate forces retreating in the darkness.
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Gauley River
Virginia
Rosencrana
Floyd
Dyhbrenfurth
Illinois School of Trade
Schaumbeck
Chicago Cavalry Company
Chicago
Sutton
Gauley
Summerville
Rosencranz
Snyder
McMillan
Meek
Col. Law
Se Oaks Clan
Dreve
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N. Kilborn
F. Mullen
J. Watkins
J. Thompson
T. C. Wilson
N. T. Waynkook
Daconax
Whitsesums
Winneshirk
Williams
Burdick
Eeq
Ole Nelson
William H. Baker
Breuse
Ofidal
Sherif
J. H. Eldridge
J. H. Haughawoat
G. B. Dean
H. D. Perry
Dubuque
Jones County
John
Bracy
J. D. Walworth
David Kinert
Henry D. Smith
E. Aldrich
E. D. Dalbey
Camzs Cirz
Frorp
H. G. Dean
N. G. Sales
E. G. Bowdoin
H. C. Stinson
J. G. Patterson
Aser Union
Paxerrs County
Levi Fuller
D. Alexander
W. B. Lakin
C. T. Fox
Lewise
Meniso
Wiciga
Apserans Gruenar
Cosoun
Saceno Rocessent
C. C. Washburne
Wiscenisle
Wash Bee
Almir Vis
Tora Ee
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