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Newspaper

Whitewater Register

Location

Whitewater, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1861

Page

2

Publican state Convention to be held at Capitated part

The notice announces a state convention to be held at Capitated near Migligon on the day in September for the selection of state officers and apportionment of delegates. It calls for district committeemen to meet and select delegates to ensure broad participation and thorough preparation for the event.

AG Publican Biloet Ieee Seth David Noggle Sant i Court Elishorn Wal Seth Snath

Proclamation by President Lincoln on Peace and Welfare

The document presents a ceremonial proclamation invoking God and Supreme Government for the safety and welfare of the people. It acknowledges peace, prayer, forgiveness for past acts, and loyalty to the United States while affirming devotion to national unity and divine guidance. Signed by President Abram Lincoln and Secretary of State as of August 1st.

Comrada Eathal AL Peepee Pete Larry Avery Orice Noahits Fang Anil Abram VU Leixcoln Wittian EP Sinann Albany Argus United States Treasury Jackson Owen Lovejoy Lhnor Mr. Lovejoy Mr. Chase The Treasury Argus Bir Lovejoy

Nonequivalent Reading From the N Q O Daily Piewinene

A Seccasion Newspaper reports on August 1 with notices of scarce cargoes and imports. It notes no cleanness of vinels on the Uith and only two arrivals, a schooner and two small tenners. Prices for pork and farm goods are listed, and suppression of certain notices is observed. Discussion hints at political tensions and disruptions, including attitudes of foreign governments and a government order to accept volunteers, while the advertising columns are shrinking and space is limited.

Henry J. Peck Stalin Ni Peck N. QO Piewiene Maying Sk Lams Deayeane Vwissontrien Belletin Picayune

Union Meeting in Milwaukee Praises War Leadership

A large Milwaukee union meeting Friday evening praised the war effort with Hon. George Walther presiding and remarks by Levi Hlabball Colonel Walther Mr Morris and others The crowd reacted to Judge inbell s remark about Colonel Fremont and renewed confidence in the Western army The gathering passed a resolution urging the North to drive traitors from Missouri restore state laws and the Constitution and notes reports of infighting among Confederacy leaders including Toombs Davis Wigfall and Southern extremists with Davis accused of undermining state allegiance

Milwaukee George Walther Levi Hlabball Colonel Walther Mr. Morris Julge Inbbell Fremont Massouri United States the Times Wns N.Y. Tinea Confederacy Toombs Davis Wigfall South Carolina Davin

Spooner favored for Governor by Milwaukee Free Democrat

The Milwaukee Free Democrat editorially backs Ion Wyman Spooner as the Republican gubernatorial candidate. It praises his long service, integrity, and leadership in the Legislature, while noting Judge Spooner’s fitness and the editorical stance on Noble's refusal of a state ticket. It also comments on war-time policies and political figures loomed in current events.

Milwaukee Free Democrat Wyman Spooner Spooner Butler G. Noble Milwaukee Sentinel Noble

Notable Civil War Items and Dispatches From Various Regions

A compilation notes assassination attempts on Gen McClellan thwarted. Virginia’s counties and population. a reported Indian massacre debunked. Confederate ties of prisoners and soldiers. Ohio to field 60,000 troops soon. humorous asides about Dun Rice’s rhinoceros and Ponyukka. It also reports postal, anti slave, and governance notes, and a famed yacht America race off Cowes with Queen watching.

Kanawha Virginia Horicon Dolnstan Bia Trunk St. Louis Fremont Andrew Johnson Tennessee New York America Cowes

Coronal Rumor and Soldier Letter From Washington Camp

A Madison Patriot note discusses a rumor that Col. O Connor resigns and Lt Col Harris is named colonel of the 2d regiment. The Sixth Regiment letter by Henry Powers from Washington Sept 10 describes marching from Patterson Park to the depot, rations, gear, and cavalry guards as soldiers anticipate leaving for campaigns, with details on encampments near the city.

Madison Patriot Capitol Cl. O'Connor Col. Harris Harsis Henry C. Powers Jos. Powers Hebron Henry Washington Dean Parkins Patterson’s Park Baltimore White House City Hall Wny Comsion Soblier Wisconsin

Battle of Cross Lanes Near Summersville

Gallipoli August 28 report on the August 26 action at Cross Lanes near Summersville. The 7th Ohio Regiment under Col Tyler was surrounded at breakfast and attacked on two fronts. Ohio units A B and C bore the brunt and fought through heavy odds, with 900 engaged and over 200 missing. Rebel forces listed as 3000 infantry 400 cavalry and ten guns. Lieutenant Jol Creighton captured an enemy corps and two prisoners. Several officers named as killed include Capt Iyer Capt Shiriff and Captain Sterting, with other staff officers reported safe.

Gallipoli Cross Lanes Summerville 7Th Ohio Tyler Fianka Gauley Jol. Creighton Iyer Painesville Shiriff Obersin Sterting James DeForest Cleveland Chase Warren Grant King

Potter Heads Committee to Purge Capitol Treachery

Hon John F Potter named chair of a Congressional Investigating Committee to uncover Secesh clerks in Washington departments. The Racine Advocate notes loyal support for Potter and reports two hundred rebel sympathizers already examined with more to come. Rebel allies in Connecticut are also described with seizure of secessionist papers and threats to editors.

John F. Potter Congressional Investigating Committee Washington House Potter Stone Bridge Jefferson Davis Racine Connecticut Bamport Farmer and Advertiser United States Alabama Georgia Ian Bridgport Hartford The Farmer Noew Haven Register Office

Treason Report Reveals Washington Office Traitors

A Aug 23 1861 report from the Treason Committee asserts over two hundred secession sympathizers remain in U S government posts in Washington. War Department arsons arsenal and Navy Yard hires include clerks officers and mechanics aiding rebel efforts. The White House painter and door keeper are named as suspected agents. Fortress Monroe improvements under Gen Wool inspire optimism with disciplined troops and grand reviews at Camp Hamilton and Newport News. Sawyer's rifled cannon at Rip Raps fires a shell into Sewall Point camp.

New York Thor J Wassinarton Washington National Treasury War Department Navy Yard White House Richmond Monroa Wool Camp Hamilton Newport News Sawyer Sewall

Untitled Typoed Market Notes From Unknown Column

Fragmented text notes varying items including corn, lipids, pork, wool, lumber, and summer to winter references. No clear events or identifiable persons, places, or organizations.

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