Funeral of Senator Douglas
The funeral ceremonies for Senator Douglas were described as the most imposing in Chicago. The procession stretched ten miles with about eight thousand people following the hearse to the grave. A Wisconsin report notes the 2d Regiment will depart for the East and six regiments of Wisconsin will likely be sent to Washington within two weeks.
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Douglas
Chicago
East
Wisconsin
Washington
Adjutant General
Democrats in Office Claim Exemption From Removal
The New York Tribune reports that some democratic journals urge that Democrats now in federal office who support the Union deserve protection from removal. The piece argues this claim is unreasonable and unjust, noting loyalty is not a basis for retaining power if they opposed the administration during the rebellion.
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New York Tribune
the Tribune
Old Chippewa War Plan Reported by Colfax and Scott
The Buffalo Express quotes an interview between Hon. Schuyler Colfax and Gen. Scott. Colfax sought stronger war measures and overwhelming forces to end the contest quickly. Scott outlined his mature campaign plans, impressing Colfax with the Union’s assured triumph and confidence in the veteran general’s leadership.
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Buffalo Express
Schuyler Colfax
Scott
Northwest
Collar
Colfax
A Chapter of Blunders Amid Bethel Rumor
A misreported clash near Bethel at Fort Monroe sparks wild claims of mass casualties. The Daily Wisconsin and others spread rumors before a plainer dispatch shows U S troops fired lightly, with fourteen killed and thirty to forty wounded.
Seized Dispatches Reveal Widespread Rebel Support Network
The dispatches suggest a broad treachery across official and social circles. Congress members from Free States and New York reporters allegedly aided rebels and fed information to telegraph leaders rushing secession, while Peace Congress members and border state delegates reportedly transmitted regular updates to the rebels.
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Congress
Free States
New York City
Peace Congress
Soliera
Pnd
Desperate Times Hit New Orleans Seaport Despair
The Chicago Tribune notes New Orleans faces near total business collapse with streets overrun by grass and trade dried up. It cites rumors of political betrayal by Maury and Harvey, urging treason punished and Harvey possibly recalled, while awaiting exoneration or severe consequences.
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Chicago Tribune
New Orleans
the Tribune Enya
South
Jeff
Davis
Virginia
Mississippi
Chicago and N W Railroad elects new board at annual meeting
At the June meeting in Chicago, the Chicago and North Western Railroad Co. elected a board of directors for the ensuing year including Wm B Ogden and George Smith of Chicago Perry H Smith of Appleton Wis Mason C Darling Fond du Lac Wis A L Pritchard Watertown Wis J J R Pease Janesville Wis Wm A Booth and several New York City directors. The board re elected the former officers with Ogden as President and Perry H Smith as Vice President. Separately dispatches report growing evidence that Gun Harney is a traitor and involved with rebel leaders and that his Harper's Ferry arrest may have been staged. The Wisconsin Pinery Bank at Stevens Point suspended payments and the Sentinel notes will continue as agreed, with public losses borne by banks. Wisconsin Pinery Bank circulation on the 31st ult was 46 881 secured by state stocks. Dey Bix Regiments of troops will be on.
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Bethel
Fortress Monroe
Aome
Massachusetts
Butler
Great Bethel
Pierce
Chicago
Wm. B. Ogden
George Smith
Perry H. Smith
Appleton Wis
Mason C. Darling
Fond du Lac
Wis
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Watertown
J. J. R. Pease
Janesville
West
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Missouri
Harper’s Ferry
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Ind
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Bayas
Batar
Uiaanes
Bavay
Bayar
Warne
Job Moses
Bole
Conger & Ee
Gar & Dey
Diplomatic snubs and political notes hit by Vienna and Washington
The Vienna court declines Burlingame as minister citing personal enmity over Sardinian policy. Spain reportedly to reject Carl Schurz. The piece comments on administration appointments and foreign interference limits, plus various political notices from Wisconsin and Illinois, with brief items on publications, regiments, and public offices.
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Vienna
Burlingame
Austria
Tom Full Alesson
Spain
Carl Schura
Partang Snan
First Regiment Goes to War from Milwaukee
The First Wisconsin Infantry departs Milwaukee on a special train to join the Union forces. Governor Randall addresses the volunteers, urging duty to the Union, the Constitution, and Wisconsin’s loyalty. Spectators cheer as the regiment, well equipped with muskets, tents, a six pounder, and a regimental band, heads toward Harrisburg for muster in and field service.
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Randall
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Glarinus Union
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Chicago & Milwaukee Railroad
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M Lwaukes
Madison
White
Dixon
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Racin
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Kenosha
Chicago
Michigan Central Depot
Tribune
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Cltoleda
Pittsburg
Harrisburg
Linfull
D. W. Ceys
Wisconsin Volunteers
Chicago Will Have To Look Well To Her Laurela
Grand Army of the Union
March Orders Sparked A Jubilant Military Homecoming
A Cincinnati Gazette correspondent recalls Indiana 11th Regiment cheering wildly as marching orders arrived. Soldiers shouted, caps flew, and even hospital wards emptied in a display of triumph. Reports also note thefts in Watkesha and a protest over Kennedy's portrait gallery move at police headquarters.
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Cincinnati Gazette
Indiana 11Th Regiment
Motley on Rebellion and United States Unity
The Times reprints J L Motley’s argument assigning civil war guilt to the South and Lincoln’s duty to defend the Union. It also praises Paul Akers the sculptor, noting his Maine birth and abroad reputation, while mentioning Southern families seeking Northern protection and wartime moral judgments.
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Dutch Republic
J. Lathrop Motley
London
South
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Motley
United States
Commonwealth
Union
Union Stone
England
Confederacy
Jay
Hamilton
Washington
Marshall
Madison
Dans
Kent
Story
Webster
Calhoun
Wild Cat Regiment seeks transfers amid camp life and rifle feats
The article reports on the Wild Cat Regiment lumbermen in camp in Elk County facing medical rejection, vowing to fight for transfer to other regiments. Rejected men boast rifle skill, including a claim to pierce Jeff Davis with a shot at 250 yards, while others demonstrate marksmanship in Philadelphia. Also noted are bank confidence hints from the Farmer's and Millers' Bank of Milwaukee and new editorial leadership at the Galena Courier.
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Pearttly
Jeff. Davis
Philadelphia
Wild Cat
Fragmentary Crop Ledger Snippet
OCR reads like a fragmented agricultural list with references to winter wheat spring wheat corn shelled wood maple lumber and lat terms. The readable items include crop types and basic materials but lack coherent events or dates.
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