Death of Illinois Senator Stephen A Douglas in Chicago
The notice reports the death on Monday morning at the Tremont House in Chicago of Stephen A. Douglas, a longtime Illinois Senator and prominent Democratic leader. Born April 28, 1814 in Vermont, his career spanned law, state and national service, with key roles in the Illinois Legislature and the U.S. Senate. The obituary traces his early struggles, political rise, marriages to Martha Martin and Adele Cutts, and notes his strong influence with the party, contrasting admiration with rival opposition.
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Banks Appointed United States Army Commissioner General
Gov Banks is named Commissioner General of the U S Army. The Chicago Tribune praises his business capacity and honesty, predicting strong support for volunteers and smooth movements. Gen Lyon replaces Gen Harney at St Louis in command of U S troops there.
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Letters from Camp Scott during the Civil War camp life
In Camp Scott the writer reports on parades, sermons, and daily routine, noting supplies, pay day, and rumors of mobilization. They recount Douglas’s death and a drowning of a comrade, then discuss rifle remodeling, pay in Wisconsin currency, and pending calls to service. The piece also mentions a congressman’s expected actions, state bonds, and local war news from Madison and Chicago.
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Tun Srave Lous
Madison
Rgf Senaor Douglas
Chicago
Senator Mason on a Free Ballot in Virginia
The Virginia senator argues that rejecting secession would keep Virginia in the Union, compel support for federal laws, and force Virginian troops to fight fellow Southerners. He warns that voting against secession would invite treason charges for those loyal to the Union and urges neighbors to depart the state if they disagree.
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Letcher Mounted Guards Formed and Pate Elected Captain
A Petersburg Arpress item notes the formation of Letcher Mounted Guards with H. Clay Pate of Kansas fame elected Captain. The Cincinnati Commercial mentions Don Pitt and Clay Pate in a feud context, contrasting pride and mockery in a Black Jack battle memory.
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Virginia Congressmen and Union Seats in 1865 Session
Virginia will send two Union congressmen from the Blaventh and Tenth districts, Carlile and Brown, by large majorities. The 31 counties in western Virginia held 258,600 whites in 1860, about a quarter of the state’s white population. Fairfax and Berkeley counties also elected Union men. Four Virginia members will attend the extra session starting July 4.
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Wisconsin Law Amends Civil Exemption for Enlisted Soldiers
Laws of Wisconsin May 27 1861 chapter 7 Eatra Sesalon amends an 1811 act to declare rights of enrollees in U S or state service. It exempts volunteers or members of military units from civil process while in service and halts civil actions against them. Provisions specify how courts suspend actions and allow exemptions by affidavit or deposition amid definitions of eligible parties and exceptions for incumbrances and foreclosures.
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United States
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Wisconsin Extra Session Acts on Arm Purchases and Pay
The document outlines Wisconsin Extra Session acts from 1861 authorizing the Governor to procure arms and equipment from the United States or private sources, establish a three commissioner board, and fund purchases up to fifty thousand dollars from the war fund. It details delivery, payment terms, forfeiture of withheld payments, and penalties for misused contracts, plus procedures for paying discharged volunteers and required muster rolls and vouchers. The acts take effect upon passage.
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Postmaster Appointed at Geneva and Local Notices
The notice records Lewis Curtis being appointed Postmaster at Geneva. It also highlights endorsements for Dr. Hoadley and Dr. Greenman, Esterly’s Reapers and Mr Jenkins inventions, and reports on Milwaukee rail traffic and freight volumes with extensive figures and comparisons to Chicago.
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They Will Have The Capital War Talk From The South
A Montgomery correspondent reports the belief that Congress may declare war on the United States and a strong assault on Washington will follow. The piece notes North troops in the capital and estimates 20,000 defenders with war equipment. It also recounts family lore about Jeff Davis’s winter with the Red Cedar River and a past detachment sent to Crawford Fort, plus local recollections of Davis and a loyal sergeant Brown.
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