Great Fight at Bull's Run Forces Retreat to Centerville
Washington buzzed with news of Gen. McDowell's 58,000 men after Bull's Run entrenchments were breached. Initial panic faded as reports showed a retreat, not a rout, with Union troops fighting bravely against overwhelming odds before falling back to Centerville. The NS 69th, Fire Zouaves, and Rhode Island Massachusetts troops earned praise for valor. Patterson's delays drew sharp blame. Banks poised to take command for the next engagement at Manassas.
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Potomac
McDowell
Bull's Run
Manassis
Washington
Sumter
Avisi
Centerville
Gueil's Run
Manassas
Battelica
Johnston
Winchester
Patterson
Beauregard
Modiaon
N. S. 69Th Regiment
Rhode Island
Massachusetts
Federer
Patterton
Banka
Manaassas
Cavalry Recruitment Calls for Walworth and Jefferson Counties
Citizens urged to join a cavalry squadron forming now with four companies planned by August 16 at rendezvous sites. Men with horses needed. those without will be supplied. Notices seek volunteers from Walworth and Jefferson Counties, listing how to sign up and whom to contact for participation.
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Edward Daniela
Walworth
Jefferson
Finois
Wisconsin
Col
C. C
Adj
Madison
L. 11
Runa
Whitewater
Walworth County
Walter
Wisconsin Delegates In Congress Pride Of Wisconsin Republicans
Wisconsin’s congressional delegation is portrayed as capable and influential. Senator Byington chairs Indian Affairs and sits on Foreign Relations. Senator Howe serves on Finance Claims and the Army efficiency committees and Pension panel. Judge Potter leads Public Lands and Revolutionary Pensions, also heading a probe into departmental traitors. Hanchett and Sloan hold key committee slots on Public Expenditures Private Land Claims and Territories. The Janesville Gazette notes Potter’s leadership on Public Lands is a high compliment from Speaker Grow and highlights his watchdog stance against secession clerks. The piece emphasizes a strong Republican display and pride in Wisconsin’s political clout.
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Wisconsin
Congress
Senate
Byolitilo
Howe
Potter
Afr. Hanchett
Sloan
Public Lands
Janesville Gazette
John F. Potter
House
Judge Potter
Washington
Proclamation by Gen Pope Orders Missouri Conquest
Gen Pope issues a north Missouri proclamation asserting federal authority, warning armed resistance will be met with force, and promising relief once peace and law are restored. The piece critiques slaveholding rebellion and notes political debates on emancipation and advertising in hard times.
Slavery and the Rebellion Debate on Subjugation Policy
The U S Senate debated amendments to block subjugation of conquered provinces and interference with slavery. Senator Browning argued the war is not for abolition but to suppress treason, defending presidential use of habeas corpus suspension as necessary for defense. He warned secession endangers the Union and urged rapid subjugation of rebels to restore constitutional government.
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U. S
Bowell
Dem
United States
Browning
Rllinois
N. Y. Tribune
Virginia
Americas
American
Free States
Foudor
Sherman
Carolina
Florida
Entucky
Powell
Dem. Ky
Brethhen
Manly resolve to defend government against slavery’s threat
Amid heated debate the speaker vows that if the Union must be overthrown to end slavery, the North will stand by constitutional government and fight to remove the barbarism. He urges calm action but warns that failure would trigger a broader, calamitous collapse of liberty and union.
Forth Regiment Welcomed at Elmira by Warily Cheerful Crowd
The 6th Wisconsin Regiment arrived in Elmira after a long journey from Racine Wisconsin. The unit numbering over 1200 men plus a band and many ladies accompanying them endured stops in Toledo Cleveland and Buffalo with nationwide ovations. Elmira residents and Torrent Hose Company escorted the soldiers to barracks where a supper and heartfelt cheers followed by addresses from Col. Parng praising Elmira’s hospitality.
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Hilmira
Elmira
Harrisburg
Toledo
Cleveland
Buffalo
Washington
Torrent Hosa Company
Col. Parng
Colonel Pains Captures a Railroad Train
The Fourth Wisconsin Regiment, delayed by an Erie dispatch, resists. Colonel Pains orders a train run to Elmira, deploying twenty men to seize the engine with engineers and crew, delivering the unit to Elmira two hours later under Wisconsin railroad officers.
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Buffalo Commercial
Babb
Buffalo
New York
Erie
Fourth
Wisconsin
Corning
Minot
Erie Company
Elmira
Paine
Ciet
Hiia
Himira
New York Night Express
Oseesa
Wisconsin Railroad
Spies and Maps Shape Civil War Efforts at Washington
Reported dispatches describe how knowledge of maneuvers around Washington influenced the 1860s conflict. Gen. McDowell had Topographic Engineers create a highly detailed state map, with proofs for War Department use. A Palmetto Guards camp held a map slip, suggesting treachery in government circles. A Confederate Mississippi bridge at Randolph, a cable affair, blocks river passage with batteries nearby. Hamburg June 28 reports Lincoln era censorship and steamship mail bans, increasing risks for transatlantic lines and communications.
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Marassus
Washington
Raymont
New York Times
Fairfax
McDowell
War Department
Palmetlo
Wisconsin Soldiers Under Fire Near Centreville
A letter from Gen. King to the Sentinel details Wisconsin’s Second Regiment at Centreville and Hagerstown after the Bulls Run engagement. Four men wounded and Gardiner killed by a rifled cannon shot. Dr. Lewis attempted to save him, no success. Hildreth’s leg may be amputated. Wenzel injured. Sherman praised the regiment's courage. The unit awaits arms and equipment at Harrisburg, with Col. Payne arranging supplies at Frankfort Arsenal.
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The
Sentinel
Weilen
Wisconsin
Sherman
Vetdraha
Fey
Myron Gardner
F. £. Hiidroth
G. Wenagl
Neot
Gardiner
Lewie
LaCrease Co
Co. B
Treapelenu
Centreville
Hildreth
Wenzel
Madizon
Battlefeld
John F. Potter
Hagerstown
Howart
Frankfort Arsenal
Rake
Harrisburgh
New Congressional Apportionment Official Interior Statement
Secretary Caleb B. Smith certifies the Thirty-eighth Congress apportionment of 233 Representatives among the states after the 1850 census, listing Alabama through Virginia and the aggregate total. Dated July 5, 1861, Washington.
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Secretary of the Interior
House of Representatives
THE
Interior
Washington
Caleb B. Smith
Congress
United States
Missouri and Arkansas Border Secesionist Forces Move
From Missouri the latest intelligence reports 16 000 to 20 000 secessionists on the Missouri and Arkansas border. Gen Lixom commands about 12 000 U S troops including 2000 Kansas Boys sworn to dine in New Orleans on Christmas at municipal expense. Ben McCartonen receiving reinforcements, forces push toward Fort Smith Ark. Western flank toward the Gulf of Mexico. Colonel Pinckney of the New York State Regiment now commands Annapolis post and plans a regiment of officers and men with three months service. A New Orleans private company contracts to sink or destroy the Brooklyn with a 150 000 effort, using a iron clad tug Bauch Train. Gold receipts show California 17 120 087 and Europe 25 903 668. total exports 17 420 705. Estimated Treasury on July 1 at 51 000 000, vs 23 600 000 last year. Reports confirm retreat of Union. An Idaho NY regiment member signs to reenlist for three years. Intelligence notes crept in from Monday morning.
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Lixom
United States
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Gulf of Mexico
Joseph C. Pinckney
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Bob Treasury
Euly
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