Cabinet Shakeup as Stanton Replaces Cameron in War Office
Friday January 24 1868 reports secretary of war Edwin M Stanton appointed to fill the vacancy left by Simon Cameron with Cameron named minister to Russia. The piece notes Stanton’s vigorous stance on war and public policy while offering uncertain reasons for the cabinet change. It also covers Civil War fighting near Somerset Kentucky with Union forces under Gen Thomas defeating Confederate troops under Gen Zollicoffer and captures of equipment and prisoners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stan Simon Cameron
Lincoln
Edwin M. Stanton
Pennsylvania
Stanton
Buchanan
Cameron
Russia
Cassius M. Chay
Ageurdanes
Somerset
Kentucky
Thomas
Zolicotter
Jase Gourval
Bailia Peyton
Ragniver
Cumberland River
The Calva Expedition Dispatches From Canoe
Dispatches from Canoe announce the return of the expedition led by Gen. McClernand, with expectations of a bold movement toward Col wh fos. Preparations described as vigorous aim to seize momentum, while observers weigh the magnitude of the force and its impact on public expectations.
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Lernand
4Zolbeotfere
McClernand
Death of Ex President John Tyler in Richmond
Notice reports the death of former President John Tyler in Richmond Virginia at midday on June 17. Born in Charles City County Virginia in 2008 he was nearly seventy two. He served as vice president under Harrison and became president after Harrison’s death the day after inauguration. The obituary condemns his politics as insincere and treacherous, notes his role in the Peace Convention, and marks his demise amid controversy. The text also reports a disastrous flood in Cincinnati and rising water in Ohio and northern rivers.
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John Tyler
Richmond
Virginia
From the Thirteenth Regiment marching to Chicago
Correspondent CG G reports from Janesville to Quincy dated January 19 1862. The Thirteenth Regiment prepares to depart by rail to Chicago via the North Western Railroad with good spirits despite cramped seating. They note civic honors, encounters with fellow regiments, and plans for a five mile march to the nearest railroad point, awaiting orders and expressing readiness for upcoming duties.
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Quincy, Testnoys
Mr. Eprron
Janesville
North Western
R. B
Chicago
Powibla
Cuffee
Galesburg
Fifty Second
Iiinola
St. Joseph
Cairo
Quincy
Hannibal
Bageaga
Tredway
True Patriotism Told By a Seventy Year Old Volunteer
An elderly Yankee veteran Rufus Brockway from New Hampshire recounts his Civil War service with Distinct battles including Plattsburg French Creek and Chatagee and notes his son fought at Bull Run. Now a Beaver Dam farmer, he fears not being allowed to join current conflicts as Edgerton observers report his spirited claim against rebels.
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Ephorns
Whittewater
Uris Place
Trish Seventeenth Regiment of
Wisconsn Volunteers
Camp Randall
Edgerton
Rufus Brockway
McDonough
Tam
Beaver Dam
Dodge County
Bull Run
England
Rebel forces in the field number about 353000, southern not mobilized
Madison January 22 1862 The messages of Southern Governors estimate rebel forces in the field at roughly 353000. The author argues that half a million well supplied northern troops could defeat them with minimal loss and little trouble.
Wisconsin Artillery and Thirteenth Regiment News
Reports from Chicago note the Second Battery of Wisconsin Artillery, all Germans under Captain Lorzberg, and the Fourth, Americans under Capt. dubs BP. Vallee, with captains replaced after an intoxication incident. Dispatches from Port Leavenworth place the Thirteenth Regiment in Gen Lane's command amid Civil War casualty tallies. Legislative notes discuss a Milwaukee stationery misdeed involving A F Wiatt and Mr Pratt.
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Wisconsin Artillery
Chicago
Baltimore
the Tribune
Lorzberg
Dubs BP. Vallee
U. S
Herzberg
Klerzberg
Wisconsin Volunteers Flenselves
Mlls
Wratt
Barstow
Danesvalle
Nana
Pratt
Foraging Expedition of the Army near Lewinsville
An entire division under General Smith conducts a major foraging sweep from Potomac camps toward Peacock Hill and Lewinsville. More than 250 wagons gather hay oats and corn as brigades push toward potential engagement, but no clash occurs and troops withdraw to Camp Griffin.
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Uhe
New Yorks Herald
Wassuincton
Smith
Peacock Hill
Jewinsville
Drainsville
Potomac
Sith
Larrabeee
To Fish
Wisconsin
Bogh
Catlin
Evans
Dancugh
Brooks
Bidwell
Brinnans Brite
McGarrity
Lewinsville
Matt
Penench
Water
Brook
Artilley
Lancock
Freedom Fi
Vieuns
Wairfaa Court House
Muing
Uawdhurst
Hancock
Longstreet
van Dorn
Richmond
Abolition of Franking Privilege Debated in Congress
The piece argues for complete abolition of the franking privilege to simplify Post Office records and reduce federal costs. It urges the Senate to maintain a straightforward prepaid rate structure and limits on newspaper prepayment, advocating quarterly postage and streamlined accounts to cut waste and tax burden.
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Trom
New York
Senate
Tom
Harry
Lehchl
Washington
Distress Among Brigadier Generals Up for Senate Confirmations
The text lists sixty three brigadier generals before the Senate for confirmation, with promises of at least ten rejections. Names cited include Justus Mekirstry under arrest for fraud, Willis A. Goman accused of wrongdoing, John Bos Wiedd a presidential relative, Stonry H. Lockwood famed as Hero of Acco Hilo, Charles Smith known as Pu dueal Suaith, Louis Bienke accused of levying on Butler estates, and Dunid Sic des who funded a government payment. Also noted is Gov. Morgan of New York as a controversial nominee likely rejected, signaling a lean toward a bad precedent and broader unease.
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Senate
Ares Justus Mekirstry
St. Lois
Willis A. Goman
John Bos Wiedd
Stonry H. Lockwood
Acco- Hilo
Charles
Sisith
Louis Bienke
Dunid &. Sic Des
William ©. Strong
Gen. Morgan
Fug
Gov. Morgan
New York
Tua Maur Generalehip
Destructive Watertown Fire Destroys Major Block
A large fire in Watertown began shortly after 3 a.m. last Wednesday, destroying Kalish & Co store and Ruth & Fischer clothing, then spreading to Bertram’s boot and shoe store and a grocery on Third Street. Losses total about $9,000 to $12,000 with some insured, origin remains shady. The Democrat notes a mysterious prior warning letter and suspicions of arson.
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Watertown
Kalish & Co
Ruth& Fischer
Bertram
Andihones Oon
Phird Street
Jamres
Bir
Cols
Steve
Bertriva
Democrat
Barat
R. Gill
Waterloo
Everal
A Confederate Agent Letter in The Motle Register
London copy details Hon. T. Butler Kingz letter to Lord John Ross. The piece argues that Northern prosperity rests on Southern agriculture and a monolithic Southern market, urging Britain to aid Federal policies and expand its trade with the Union. It criticizes British policy as aligned with a vast commercial power pressing global markets.
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Motle Register
London
Lord John Ross
T. Butler Kinz
Europe
Jing
Commercia Power
The Berdan Sharpshooters in Washington Camp Faced with Neglect
Correspondence from the New York Tribune reports grave neglect of two Berdan sharpshooter regiments near Washington. Dismissed arms, rising sickness, desertions, and demoralization plague about 1,500 men with 64 dead in three weeks and 700 in hospitals, while officers fail to enforce drills and discipline.
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Alurdly
Nome
Neve
Rminster Ann
Col. Berdan
Ordnance Barcu
Confederate General Zollicofer at Somerset Battle
The article recounts General Felix K. Zollicofer, a Nashville politician and Confederate commander, killed near Somerset, Kentucky, during the campaign that included Crab Orchard and Bowling Green. It notes his earlier service, his partisan stance, and the chaotic retreat and final defeat of his forces. It also includes related maritime intrigue about privateers and crew transfers during the Martinique episode.
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Kentucky
Somerset
Nashville
Penn
Enrer
Union
Bas Tenner
Prtea
Grownlow
Gumberland Gap
Colonbes
Bowling Green
Hneaf
Noth Bank
Confederacy
Rumors of Jackson Move and Butler Raid Reach Upper Potomac
From the Upper Potomac reports claim General Jackson feigned retirement and returned with twelve hundred men toward Ronmey, with Gen Lander shadowing him. Rumors of a fight circulate but are denied. Refugee women from Jefferson County seek to return but face a blockade. Butler's expedition to Ship Island is stalled by political conflict with Governor Andrew. regiments are reassigned to Fortress Monrose.
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Freck
Trancock
Jackson
Winchester
Ronmey
Lander
Jefferson County
Geary
Leonard
Links
Pee
Butler
Washington
Ben. Butler
Ship Island
New Orleans
Andrew
Massachusetts
Fortress
Monrose
Fragmented OCR List of Military Pay Roles and Equalization Idea
The unreadable text fragment mentions paymasters and a Paymaster General, along with references to surgeons and officers. It suggests a plan to grade or equalize pay for officers rather than restructure matters, but the details are unclear.
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Castile
Pamlico
Albemarl
Coset
North Carolina
Willington
Ete
Gould
Goa
Burnside
Calva Expedition
Ohio
Cincinnati
Capt
Iernberg
Louisvinis
Jan
Vel. McCook
Ninth Ohio
Burt
Eighteenth
U.S. Infantry
Rollicoffer
Gol. Carter
Seventeenth Tenn
Geo. B. Crittenden
Aullicoffer
Crittenden
Ib Ja
Prince Atpert
Mer Weed
Prince Albert
Barthens
Prince Consort
Lord Lyons
Canada
Postac
Berdan
Felix K. Zollico Ter
Martinque
Armstrong
Martinique
Wing
Abundares
Ther Wis Essen
Saverat
Josten
John Cotter
Ralph F. Darby
Tvannis
Upper Potomac
Sia
Whitewater
Wuirewinha
Elouk
Veo Deertisemenis
N. S. Murphy
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Ben Citi
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Connery
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Dan
Talini Morgan
N. Pekeine
Bosworth Camiphanita Ste Weary Sant
Sbi
Imatonme Field
Combat Food
USA
Wilander
Danthins
Mahon
Whiteriver
Detroit
Cleveland
Titchness
Ningare Balis
Buffalo
Albeny
St. Louis
Cineiunnith
Dawn Kkirk
Kimira
New Look
Boston
Zianude Hoeria
Ayvd All Potats
Basar
Wis
Chicago & North-Western Railway
Whitewater Forge
Milton Junction
Basterg
Benthera Real
Milton Danetion
Fi. E. Dunlap
Grand Haven
Detroit & Milwaukee Railroad and Steamship Line
Great Western Railway
Stas
Milwaukee
Milwanker
Richards
St . A.M
McBride
Delform
Iktrot
Aanulien
Betato
Rochester
Sapper
Syracuse
Ronetta P.M
Unea Tae AL . M
Wyasasippo Read
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Dopat
W.kmcu
BR. Stepressn
R.stephenson
Wintoware
Toy
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Sy Dans
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Des
Lee J Hye
Pov
BOOTS
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