Davenport Port Volunteers Reception Celebrates Iowa Heroes
A grand Davenport reception marked the return of Davenport and Jews City boys from Missouri. Triumphal arches, crowd turnout, and an ovation led by Gen. Baxte honored the regiment. Judge Ditton praised Iowa’s First and Lyon’s memory, urging duty and unity to preserve the Republic amid rebellion.
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Davenport
Missouri
Jackson Guards
Baxte
Judge Ditton
Iowa
Springfield
Jone
Lyon
Sumter
Burke
Rich Spiritualist in Trouble Reflected in Proceedings
John J. Glover, a village figure, faces legal action amid petitioned proceedings. Reports indicate he has recovered some assets before the authorities, while the case details remain unsettled and contested through the ongoing processes.
Case of Kimball mob in Haverhill shocks Massachusetts
The Boston Tramscript details a violent tar and feathering and public humiliation of Essex County Democrat editor Ampaoces L. Kinpart in Haverhill. A large mob, armed friends of Kinpart, seized him from his house, paraded him to the Eagle Hotel area, and forced contrition for secessionist writings. He was stripped, mounted on a pole, and compelled to salute the national flag before being returned, kneeling to swear allegiance.
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Boston
Ampaoces L. Kinpart
Haverhill
Mass
Essex County Democrat
George Johnson
Bradford
Charleston
J. C. Howe
Eagle Hotel
William Brown
Brown
Kimball
Strees
Merrimac
Geo. Johnson
Free States
Mr. Kimball
Secession Paper
Declination Letter From J Scott Harrison for Ohio Lt Governor
The Hon J Scott Harrison recently nominated for Ohio Lt Governor declines the nomination citing a family illness and a commitment to private life. He expresses sympathy for the Administration’s aims but refuses political candidacy, urging unity and peaceful governance while preserving the Union. He notes no ambition for office and thanks the Democratic Convention for the honor.
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J. Scott Harrison
Ohio
Perr Fann
Czaz
Aobert Decsbrip
Columbus
F. Lincoln
Dows
Robin
Oma
Tog Ts Enmeuton
Newarea
Our Fat Contributor in the Home Guard
A Cleveland Plaindealer piece recalls one man’s comic yet patriotic service with local home guards. He describes clumsy drills, constant joking, and misread uniforms while defending his country and laughing at his own distraction.
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Home Guard
Cleveland
Home Guards
Spe
Jowest
Awful Tragedy on Board the Czarina
Reported aboard the barque Czarina from our port describes a brutal sequence of murders aboard during a voyage. The mate killed the captain with a hatchet, then assaulted the second mate and other crew, before arson and further attempts at killing. A weapon stopped the carnage, leaving the ship amid chaos and fear of further disaster.
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Czarina
Areaia
Driu
Jassacer
Ruten Journal
Harmony Springs and the Unionists in a Florida Paradise
A Chicago Journal writer recalls Harmony Springs near Maysville Arkansas where Virginians settled under Dr. Spencer from New York. The communal colony shared property and wealth, built a mansion and academy, and declared slavery a Christian virtue, with northern leaders and women pressed into service amid Confederate ties. Freedom in common life ended with Union, northern leaders present, and a disbanded, controversial utopia.
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Chicago Journal
Maysville
Gilead
N McCulloch
New York
Confederate” Army
Seizure of New York Daily News in Philadelphia Report
A Philadelphia dispatch reports U S Marshal seizure of New York Daily News copies sent to the city and closure of the Christian Observer office for treason against the Union. The seizure extended to Adams Express bundles and included daily papers bound for southern destinations. A crowd watched as bundles were inspected and some 1 600 newspapers seized. An incident followed a cartman whipped a would be purloiner who dropped a copy.
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Philadelphia
New York Daily News
U. S
Christian Observer
Union
Gene Y
Richmond
Marshal Millward
Fourth Street
Chestnut
Observer
Bulletin
Ben. Wood
Walnut Street Wharf
Mr. Schuyler
Daily News
Walnut Street
Daily News of
New York
Adams’ Express
Here
Express
A. Gunter
Louisville
Kentucky
H. Taylor
Baltimore
J. Shillington
Washington
G. Siggers
Alexzandria
N. Analgelis
Annepolis
W. D. Sheppaington
M. Carroll
Camden Depot
G. F. French
Alexandria
English sympathy and satire amid India mutiny era discourse
The piece reflects on global reactions to the Indian Rebellion of 1857, noting sympathy in England, reverence in the United States, and hostile Sepoy journals. It contrasts foreign and domestic voices, warns against contempt, and recalls American volunteers in the Civil War as defending law, order, and national unity.
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England
Christendom
Atlantic
Lucknow
Cawnpore
United States
Europe
India
General Orders Recognize Lyon Battle at Wilson Creek
General Orders No 11 dated August 23 1861 praise the Union forces at the Springfield Missouri engagement near Wilson Creek. Major General Fremont commends divisions for valor against superior odds and laments General Nathaniel Lyon’s death. Names of distinguished officers to be sent to the War Department. The order posted at company heads.
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Jess Waerxan
Nathaniel Lyon
Sje Eareie Egfin
War Department
Fremont
Belton
Acc
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Sosiarilly
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John J. Glover
Joe
Patristic
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Peur
Waren A. Somme
Rey
Delent Tate
Rtd
Roel
Manas
Hasay O'Connon
Leman
Usbert
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