President Lincoln’s policy on black troops praised by Whitewater
The Washington correspondent of the New York Tribune reports August remarks on Lincoln’s stance toward employing Black regiments in the war. He notes a conference with Senators Pomeroy Harlan and Judge Wright, whose outcome pleased Judge Wright and Governor Sprague, affirming a gradual, state-led expansion of black troops while Lincoln withholds national mandate. The piece asserts Lincoln’s eventual victory and the doom of slavery with patience.
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Washington
New York Tribune
Speska
Kentucky
Bsec
Underwood
Liberal Party
White House
Sprague
North
Lincoln
Banda
Slow to Stop Intervention Delicate European Calculations
A private English letter cited by The New York Write says European cabinets, notably Roghead and Menaee, plan no intervention before autumn elections. It argues neutral North support for the Union could deter European meddling, while secessionist sentiment at the polls might trigger foreign interference. The North is urged to back the Administration and the war.
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Sean
England
M. da Thouvenol
Lord Palmerston
Roghead
Menaee
Europe
Milwaukee Nees
Chicago
New York Tribune
Express
Colonel Maloney Removed and Lyon Promoted
Colonel Maloney removed amid complaints and Captain William Penn Lyon promoted to command the Thirteenth Regiment. Governor Salomon praised Lyon as a born gentleman, educated and capable, with patient study habits. A Baltimore letter cites Wisconsin losses at 25 killed and 40 wounded, many ill from trenches and exposure, while debates on guarding rebel property and enlisting Black soldiers proceed. Cap Henry E. Doolittle, son of Senator Doolittle, dies at Racine residence, prompting statewide sympathy.
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Colonel Lyon
Salomon
Janesville Gillette
War Office
Washington
Baltimore
Peninsula
St. Wisconsin
Jamea
Burnside
Pope
Henry £. Doolittle
Senator Doolittle
Racine
News From the Front and Home Front during the Civil War
Rumors swirl about Baton Rouge with rebels claiming capture, but latest dispatches contradict it. Death of Lieut. Col. L. L. Crane of the Third Wisconsin mourned, while plans for government discipline against disloyal acts are announced. Reports cover war orders, local incidents, and recruitment, with notes on Kansas, Wisconsin, and Illinois enlistments, plus political and regional ironies of the era.
Battle of Cedar Run Ends With Union Victory
Description of the clash near Culpeper Court House on August 10 with Banks leading the Union against Jackson and Ewell. Heavy artillery and infantry combat, Pope arriving later, and a costly but decisive Union victory. Wisconsin Third cited as heavily engaged with 225 men from 400. Losses around 3000 to 5000 across both sides. The battle showcased personal gallantry and coordinated brigade actions.
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Massachusetts
King
New York Sundune
Eny
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McDowell
Ripidan River
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Posseslvania
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Rhuile Island
Ewell
Rapidin
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Ataoven
Pope
Culpepper
Corpa
Batt
Geo. Banks
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Pis Etteers
Larak
Wisconsin Third
Crane
Scott
Uawley
Murder of Gen McCook sparks Georgia style vigil
A Nashville dispatch to The Philadelphia Press describes Gen Hubert McCook of Obie mortally wounded by guerrillas while traveling with an ambulance. The attack, pursuit, and subsequent executions by Union forces stoke outrage and call for decisive national action as crowds mourn at the Commercial Hotel and the Governor consoles the fallen leader.
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Philadelphia
Hubert McCook
Hotert McCook
Ling
Stibudinde Iene Salen
Moray
Guerril
McGouk
Mani
Tull Aleck
Alexander McDowell McCook
Ohio
McCook
Neigborhood
Saldicery
Columbia
Federal War Department Enroll 300000 Militia Draft Order
General Order No 99 directs Governors to furnish quotas of 300,000 militia for a nine month term under the 1862 act. It prescribes rendezvous, enrollment by county assessors, exemptions process, drafts by counties, and payment for commissioners. It outlines steps for drawing names, transportation, and regiment organization with state-specific procedures.
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Gov. Salomon
United States
Secretary of War
Thin Dat
Sambers
Tony
Woontie
Seoul
Severn
Dandhille
Hiiny
Stiats
Ile Muniner
Taditary
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Asa
Guardiais
Heduja
Ninth
Ag Goon
Comrnseiomers
Ita
Draft and muster rules issued by War Department
The document outlines procedures for electing officers under state law, muster and reporting to governors, and commissions for non commissioned officers. It covers mustering, roll creation, and the enlistment of volunteers via municipalities, with provost marshals appointed to enforce attendance and drafts to meet quotas. It also notes consolidation of incomplete regiments if quotas are not met by August and continuation of advance pay for volunteers joining existing regiments. By order of the Secretary of War. L. THOMAS, Adj t Gen l
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United States
War Department
Biante
Secretary of War
L. Thomas
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Wisconsin Colored Brigade Proposal in War Context
A letter to Secretary of War Edward Stanton argues for raising a brigade of African descent in Wisconsin to serve under the president. It outlines formation, deployment plans from the South, and asserts colored soldiers can bolster Union forces while stressing equal leadership and separation until broader integration.
End the Rebellion in Three Months Proposal
The Hartford Courant notes radical proposals urging swift wartime actions. It cites calls to mobilize 1,000,000 militia, conscript freed slaves, and issue a proclamation ending slavery in rebel states to cripple the Confederacy. News mentions William Lowndes Yancey advocating a Jeff Davis dictatorship in Richmond.
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Congress
Secu
Qatar
Eld
Seward
Europe
Washington
Norwalk Cruzette
Platform proposals and soldierly praise in political letter
A fragmentary political letter praises brave soldiers for obedience in past wars and hints at a cabinet platform involving emancipation and loyal inhabitants. It mentions three planks including a pledge about the poppy, autonomy of the country, and assurances to loyal residents of rebel states to bear arms, urging adoption to save lives.
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