The Whitewater Register: Sixth year amid hard times and deflated ads
The Whitewater Register marks six years of operation amid financial depression and reduced advertising. It notes business cutbacks, the town's public improvements, and the paper's resilience with new typography, better paper, and regional printing quality. It also reports political commentary from state figures and military promotions, including Generals and officers, amid a tense public climate.
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Whitewater
Alwaye
Tient Nanoy
Odlon Biog
Adhamed Toy Company
Milwaukee
Chicago
Eliso
Wascoucia
Foreign Intervention Question in Central Europe Rises
The article argues foreign powers are unlikely to intervene in Poland as Prussia allies with the Czar to pursue refugees, while Napoleon pressures neutrality. Insurrection spreads toward Hungary and a broader European war threat looms, leaving the United States free to act with minimal foreign entanglements.
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Europe
Poland
England
France
Prussia
Napoleon
Hungary
Victoria
Major General Carl Schurz Confirmedized Appointment
Gen Carl Schurz is appointed and confirmed as a Major-General. Hue remains at field command as Brigadier General. Marion County offers $15,000 to aid state's benevolent institutions to counter Copperhead plotting amid Indiana loyalty concerns. Additional counties expected to follow.
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Carl Scurz
Hue
Besiles
Indiana
Marion County
Copperhead
Protests on Northern Interests and Southern Independence
A pamphlet by Mr Stile condemns demoralizing speeches and papers amid warnings to preserve national honor and soldiers faith in the sacred cause. Correspondent notes the Monitors versus Fort Macallister engagement shows slow fire, armor holds, and limited damage to ships. Passaic suffers numerous hits while others fare less. An oil refinery in Buffalo is confiscated for tax evasion with contents valued around $18,000.
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Tlisanger
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Patopaco
Nahant
Passaic
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Buffalo
Michigan Troops Battle at Murfreesboro Recorded
A Detroit Free Press special correspondent details the 18th Michigan and allied regiments at Murfreesboro. Colonel Shoemaker and the Thirteenth Michigan are highlighted for valor while the brigade recovers captured artillery and regroups after heavy losses. General Rosecrans visits to commend the troops.
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Murfreesboro
Michigan
Innis
Eleventh Infantry
Ninth
Thirteenth
Shoemaker
18Th
Ohio
Fifty First Indiana
Guna
Therm
Harker
Berik
Health of the Army Report Shows Low Mortality
The New York Times publishes the Surgeon General’s year ending June on Union army health and mortality. Mean strength about 281,000 with 80,081 disease cases and 18,434 deaths, excluding battle losses. Despite vast moves, mortality far below European warfare norms, though full analysis awaits medical history. Also notes conscription bonds require $1000 for draft substitutes.
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Middle
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War or Peace Near at Hand, Confederate Viewpoint
The Conrjeaton Mercury argues war weariness and Confederate strength. It warns of Union conscription evasion, calls for Charleston and Savannah action, and predicts fierce slave-hired combat. It praises Confederate troops who fought Secessionville Pocotaligo Fort Sumter and warns Yankee punishment for captured soldiers. It notes arming blacks in Gen. Hunter's department and asserts the South’s resolve.
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Murfreesborn
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Secessionville
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Fort Sumter
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Men
Charlesians
Causa
Hilton Head
N. Y. Tribune
Gen. Hunter
Hunter
Aria
Cals. Higginson
Montgomery
Fernandina
St. Mary's
Fran
Georgia
Capture of the English steamer Queen of the Wave at North Santee
Reports from South Carolina describe the Queen of the Wave running aground near the North Santee mouth while aiming for Georgetown. The Conemaugh could not follow until high tide. the crew abandoned ship after a botched explosion. Marines boarded, captured a rebel lieutenant and six soldiers, who were sent to Port Royal. Cargo described as valuable clothing and valuables. Port Royal ships attempted to salvage the vessel. The piece also notes a Democratic caucus in Governor Seymour’s Executive Chamber referencing war plans and national figures.
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Confidence Game Spoiled in Chicago Slavery Scheme
An elderly Wisconsin resident, John Seloll of Whitewater, traveled to Chicago with hopes to buy slaves. He met two men, Henderson and Scholl, who lured him into an alley where $275 in hundred-dollar notes were exchanged and the cash stolen. Henderson was arrested. bail set at $1,000. The case joins other recent swindles as authorities seek harsher penalties for confidence schemes.
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Whitewater
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Schell
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The New Postal Law Changes Heralded by Congress
Congress passed a new postal framework affecting salaries for letter carriers, local postage rates, and delivery rules. The Postmaster General gains discretionary power on salaries up to 1000 annually and sets local postage at two cents with surcharges by weight, prepaid by stamps. Unpaid mail will incur double rates on delivery, and registration fees may not exceed twenty cents. The article notes other adjustments, notes provisional dates, and mentions foreign letter charges in specie and employment notices for correspondents.
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Risks of Blockade Running Reported in Manchester
A Manchester report says the cargo of the Princess Royal, valued over £1 million, was captured by the U S blockade squadron. Shares in the venture failed, with losses for leading firms and individual holders, and insurance costs forced caution amid poor returns. The piece notes Manchester sympathy for the U S Federal Government and recounts a humorous Washington hotel incident involving Signal Corps officers and Miss Julia Mortimer.
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