Meeting Spurs Black Volunteer Armament on South Carolina Coast
A Port Royal dispatch reports Gen Hunter pushing arming of loyal blacks in Hilton Head. Abram Murchison led a secret rally April 7 where 150 men volunteered for military service, with others joining days later as talks outlined duties and choices, all conducted under strict secrecy.
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Port Roxy
Hunter
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Port Royal
Abram Murchison
Tunter
Abram
Hilton Head
Les
Wilbon
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Loriew
General Hamilton Dismissed From Command Before Yorktown
A New York spelling reports Gen Hamilton of New York state departed for Washington after being superseded by Gen Philip Kearney. The dismissal followed Hamiltons protest of fatigue duties for his troops and a disputed exchange with Gen McClellan. The item urges an immediate investigation and defends soldier welfare.
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N.Y
Kearney
Alan Gen. Hamilton
Liia
Our Navy and Gen Walbridge Speech
The piece praises Gen Walbridge of New York for proposing a militia navy as a cheaper quicker force than the current fleet. It urges readers to study the speech and notes support from able leaders in and out of Congress. Also mentions a Patriot editorial attacking black workers and a War Department general order empowering governors to recruit regiments and accept field army requisitions.
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Walbridge
N.Y
Congress
Itseelf
War Department
Avea
Armice
Chicago Tribune
Madison
Funeral of the Late Gov Harvey
News arrived that the body of Governor Harvey was found at Britt's Point below Pittsburgh Landing and, after looting, buried. The remains were recovered and sent to Chicago then Madison for burial with military honors. Crowds mourn the lamented leader who held strong regard among citizens.
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Gov. Harvey
Britt's Point
Pittsburgh Landing
Chicago
Madison
Yorktown Evacuated and McClellan Advances on Rebels
General McClellan holds Yorktown and pursues retreating rebels moving toward Williamsburgh. Union forces seize stores and heavy siege guns, with Anacostia Brigade and Fifth Wisconsin under Col. Cubb key roles. Hancock’s lines repulse a rebel force as two colonels and a lieutenant colonel are reported killed or captured and 160 prisoners taken. Rebels retreat leaving bridges destroyed and morale low.
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Yorktown
Walliamsburg
Anacoch
Fifth Wisconsin
Cubb
Hancock Touks
Batley
Hanevon
Williamsburgh
Passage of Homestead Bill Moves Through Senate
The Senate approved the Homestead Bill after House passage, with a large vote. Judge Potter led the effort, and the measure is expected to gain the President's assent, bringing justice to Western laborers and solidifying support for reform.
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Committee On Public Lands
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Brownng
Chandler
Clark
Culture Govan
Dixon
Doolittle
Wessenden
Jonlo
Kester
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Hale
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King
Lane
Lang
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Soren
Pinnaball Wade
Willsinson
Wilmn
Dias
Wilson
Ito
Wright
News
Mensis
Gage
Carlile
Dave
Powell
Saulsbun
Wisconsin 13th Regiment in Lawrence Letter Home
A 1862 Lawrence dispatch from Captain Korron Waurrrwarks describes the Wisconsin 13th Regiment en route to Fort Riley, with hospital details, deaths including Sergeant David Whittlesey, and Lawrence citizens nursing sick soldiers from Wisconsin and Kansas regiments. The letter notes rumors of future expeditions and ends with a Union motto and hope for a swift war’s end.
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Korron Waurrrwarks
Wisconsin
Fort Riley
Lord
C. Graham
Lewis Shields
Co. A
David Whittlesey
12Th Wisconsin
Port Leavenworth
Ft. Riley
New Mexico
America
Mournful mix of political quarrels and war notes
A fragmentary column mocks the Milwaukee rumor about Potter and Sloan on the Cummings resolution, cites Sentinel contradictions, and reports on Treasury debts, bank liabilities, and Chase plans. It notes German aid to wounded at Pittsburg Landing, a captured cannon exhibit, the largest Buffalo grain arrival, and remarks on abolitionist arguments and a Smithsonian bequest.
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Cincinnati
Pittsburg Landing
Buffalo
Wisconsin Garnishee Law Amendment of 1882 Chapter 4249
The act amends execution and proceedings supplemental to execution. It outlines when a judgment creditor may obtain a garnishee order, service of notices, and examination of the garnishee. It details penalties for nonappearance, duties to disclose property, and court remedies for failure or avoidance. Approved April 7, 1862.
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Pitishat
Wsconsin
Senate
Tim
Nasser Ecrerus
Jude
Tekien
Did Our Members Dodge
The Milwaukee Sentinel reviews votes on Simon Cameron's employment and notes judges Potter and Sloan dodging censure calls were likely exaggerated by telegraph misreports. It highlights Potter’s frequent absences and Sloan’s voting record, praising their independence and willingness to express opinions when present.
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Milwaukee
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Sloan
Alexander Cummings
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Stenn
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U. S
Washington
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Mewa
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Stoan
Simon Cameron
Hanchett
Capitol
Donlittle
District of Columbia
Congress
Mr. Sanchett
Our Army at Pittsburg Retreats and Marches on Corinth
An extract from a private letter dated Pittsburg April 28 describes Union forces marching on Corinth by divisions. Generals Pope Wallace Grant and Buell command centers, with 150000 troops in reach. Beausard rumored retreat toward Jackson as rebel reinforcements arrive. some cavalry surrender under a flag of truce.
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Duis
Padneah Smith
Beaurcesrd
Jackson
Corinth
Reminiscences on Gov Harvey and Williamsburg Virginia
A Beloit Journal correspondent from Clinton Beck County recalls Gov Harvey’s integrity amid a corrupt Senate era. The piece notes his financial peril but steadfast avoidance of bribes and loss of public funds. It then describes Williamsburg as James River aristocracy country with McClellan’s Peninsula victory nearby and a secessionist leaning slave population center in James City County.
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Beck County
Harvey
Senate
Williamsburg
McClellan
York
James Rivers
Virginia
William and Mary
James River
Norfolk
Richmond
James Cuy
Strang Secession
Lincoln and Union Forces Move in Virginia Action
President Lincoln visits with Gen. Wool and views the Merrimac near Craney Island while Civil War reports describe McClellan advancing toward Williamsburg, repelling a Confederate assault, and capturing Port York brigades as prisoners flood in.
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