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Whitewater Register

Location

Whitewater, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1861

Page

2

Republican State Convention Set for Maclaon Capital

The Republican state convention will be held at the Capital in Maclaon on Wednesday September next at 12 o clock to nominate candidates for state officers. Delegates from Yacht Assembly District under the new apportionment are entitled to attend the convention. The committee urges primary meetings for the convention and district chairmen to ensure delegates reflect the people wishes.

Maclaon Yacht Assembly Cosmanites Aml Hinthe Enoose Tlovacke RU Republican Atte Central Com Louis Harvey Samuel LD. Hastings Jardes H. Howe Hank Guysburt van Steenwyk Joviah J. Pickard Hans C. Hep Senate Walworth G. FP. Bartlett John T. Wentworth Assembly Bloomfieth Linn Geneva Hudson Behayior W. Benson Mao'a Sharon Darien Delian Pines D. Long Sugar Creek Whitewater Grange Richmond Francis Smith Aho Elkhorn la Fayette Spring Prairie Troy Wyman Spooner Walworth Panty Walworth Aunty PTS Elkhorn Thia Geo. W. Wylie Sheriff Wal, Co. Wis

Proclamation by Lincoln Calls Nation to Prayer and Fasting

President Abraham Lincoln proclaims a national day of humiliation prayer and fasting to seek divine blessing for the United States amid civil war. He urges citizens and officials to observe the day with reverence, repentance, and petitions for peace, order, and prosperity.

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Republican State Convention urged for capable candidates

The article argues for a Republican State Convention to nominate fit, honest, and patriotic men for state officers, opposing Democratic influence and urging independence and character. It warns against expediency or partisan rewards and calls for early primary conventions to reflect the people’s wishes. It notes Garibaldi and other dispatch items as related news.

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Effective Weapon and the Push to Confiscation

An editorial argues the Union should escalate wartime measures by confiscating rebels property to deter secessionists. It contends milder tactics failed, praises strong actions including Congress authorization, and asserts immediate punishment of traitors through asset seizure would deter and hasten pacification of Maryland and Mississippi.

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The Louisville Journal Finds Hope in Aid Campaign

The Louisville Journal claims credit for Unionist success in Kentucky with editor Geo. K. Pronkce at the helm. It notes Southern patronage has declined and the paper needs help, urging ten to twenty donations plus funds to prevent languishing.

Kentucky Geo. K. Pronkce

Union Majority in Kentucky Legislature Report

The Kentucky legislature shows a Union Senate with all members and a lower chamber of 59 Union members, 11 secessionists, and 2 state rights. From about three fourths of counties heard from, the makeup is set to begin with a unanimous Senate and a Union majority of 46 in the House.

Kentucky Senate House of Representatives

First Regiment Wisconsin Volunteers Expected in Milwaukee

The First Regiment of Wisconsin volunteers is expected to reach Milwaukee either Friday evening or Saturday morning. Citizens prepare for a large reception, with calls to deploy the force to Missouri to support Fremont and Sigel. The secretary of war dispatch shows no more Wisconsin troops sent east, a Western duty emphasized.

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Prince Napoleon Tours Virginia Military Camps Near Washington

Prince Napoleon visited Arlington House and Fort Runyon with Gen. McDowell, inspecting earthworks and regiments. He reviewed the Fourteenth New York Volunteers at Col. McQuade’s request, spoke with officers, and praised rapid wartime mobilization while noting months would be needed to train them into effective forces.

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Battle near Springfield reported in three columns

Dispatches from St Louis describe a clash nine miles northwest of Springfield between 3 000 Union troops led by General Lyon and 23 000 Confederate forces. Lyon is killed during a charge as Gen Sigel assumes command. heavy casualties and captured enemy strength are noted with reinforcements expected from Rolla and Sigel.

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Condition of the Armies in Early Civil War War News

The editorial panel asserts the Union forces under Generals McClellan and Fremont are stronger than ever, praising McClellan's leadership and Fremont's progress. It criticizes Beauregard and Johnston for false reports about Northern troops, asserting U S forces occupy Alexandria, Harper’s Ferry, Fort Monroe, and threaten Richmond, warning against deceitful claims.

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Capital and Surplus Reported at 932302.98

Financial note records capital and surplus at 932,302.98 with repeated figures and unclear text blocks. The fragment shows a monetary amount and garbled annotations likely from a financial ledger or stock exchange snippet.

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