Republican Congressional District Convention at Racine 1862
The Whitewater Register notes a Republican Congressional District Convention to nominate a candidate in Racine on Thursday September 1 1862 at twelve oclock M. Loyal electors are urged to unite to support the State and National administrations and sustain the war. Each Assembly district to elect two delegates. Kenosha County joins the district for two additional delegates. A district committee lists Bacon Spooner Worden Henry Lines and B. Omsc h gice as members.
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Republican District Convention at Fairfield School House
A convention of delegates from Walworth County will meet at Fairfield School House on September 20 at 2 o'clock PM to elect delegates to the Republican Congressional Convention. Whitewater, Sipar Creek, Latirangs and Bechmonrs will send delegates. notices from Whitewater and other towns outline further district delegate appointments.
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Walwerth
Fairelold
Saburday
Whitewaber
Nia
Sipar Creek
Latirangs
Psss
Whitewater
Canets
P. Cravath
Marrehilas
Sabah
Restramea
Mil
Prairie du Chien
Niil
Madison
Rumors of Major Battle Between Union and Rebels
Washington dispatches report vague rumors of a clash between Union forces under Pope and Confederate troops led by Stonewall Jackson along the Rappahannock. Jackson’s corps are said to have been flanked by McDowell, resulting in heavy Rebel losses and a bloody river. Further news awaited before press time.
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Jackson
Washington
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Cramer
Pops
Stonewall Jackson
Rappahannock
McDowell
Pope
Turther
Pres
Washington Star
Banks
Godar Mountain
Ricketts
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The Indian Troubles on the Frontier of Minnesota
The article recounts atrocities by Sioux Indians against Minnesota frontier residents, noting massacres of men women and children, burning of dwellings, and calls for extermination. It questions causes, cites delayed annuity payments, and defends officials while accusing rebels and agents of incitement. The St Paul session suspects secret agents fueled the violence, naming Jed Davis and his “tevoror” horde as implicated.
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Minnesota
Galbraith
Thompson
Washington
St. Paul
Hapresa
Jed Davis
Tevitor
A Noble Subscription and War Meeting Notes
A war meeting at East Prey on the 20th inst. saw Hon. J. Porter pledge $300 to the Bounty Fund while his son Albert L. Potter and his brother-in-law joined the Utley Guards for the 22d regiment. The report also covers nominations for Congress, praise for Washburne, county enlistment numbers, cautions against spending on revolvers, and a tribute sword for Major H. A. Starr.
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East Prey
H. A. Starr
Go. D
Starr
War News and Politics From the Civil War Era
Reports hail Mr Kingman Flint enlisting for the war and note 206 lives lost in the Golden Gate fire. Gen Wright and Gen Butler gain mentions, while Slidell’s property is seized. Union conventions nominate Ashley and Wright for Congress. Confederate notes trade high in Richmond as river disasters and counterfeit money threats unfold. Buell instructs Kentucky Tennessee troops on paroles.
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Fund du Jus Press
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Golden Gate
Geo. B Wright
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Slidell
Tierre Soule
Martin van Buren
Stephen A. Douglas
United States
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Acacis
Indies
Confederate Congress
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Hig
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New York Tribune
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Salisbury
Uncle Sam
Rumors on Gen McDowell and Gen Sigel in Civil War dispatches
From Philadelphia and New York reports claim Gen Sigel shot Gen McDowell on the Warrenton battlefield. The Tribune notes a tale of rebel tenderness for McDowell, while details describe Stuart’s Cavaly actions and a mass seizure of Pope’s cash and papers amid a hurried retreat.
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McDowell
Warrenton
Baltimore
New Yorke
Tribune
Stuart
Pope
Burnside Legion
Gal. Simpsons
Indian Massacre War Looms in Minnesota Frontier
Long dispatches describe Sioux and Chippewa attacks across Minnesota in August 1862. Reports recount Captain Marsh’s garrison losses, large Indian force movements, and widespread frontier fires. Citizens flood Fort Ripley and New Ulm with survivors as Gov. Sibley pleads for full regiments and arms to quell the uprising.
How the 23d Regiment Progresses
Between 600 and 700 men came into camp for the 23d Regiment yesterday. Quartermasters strained to meet needs as tents were scarce and barracks not ready. Men slept in town places and some on Capitol portico benches while others worked to ready old barracks. Two bands praised this spirited unit as more men arrived from Darlington La Fayette Portage Sauk counties, filling the regiment to overflow.
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Thorn
Phure
Darwin & Ub
Capitol
A New Comet Appears In North Sky In 1862
A new comet has been visible in the northern heavens for several evenings, likely the second 1862 comet discovered by Trof. Pattie. It lies about eight degrees from the polar star on the plough line, resembles a bright star with a hazy tail streaming toward the pole, approaching Earth rapidly. It brightens toward Friday with a predicted maximum near the 2th minute, and will shine all night until then. Gov. Washburne of Maine orders no substitutes for volunteers when bounty exceeds twenty dollars for the September draft.
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Trof. Pattie
Cambridge
U.S.) Observatory
Peg Gov. Washburne
Maine
Whitewater Scries Curvens at Watka Heat Event
Unclear readable lines indicate a local race or heat event at Watka with participants including Whitewater, Curvens, and a dog presence noted. No specific dates or outcomes are legible.
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