Lincoln Proclaims Union Army Expansion in 1861
The President declares the need for immediate measures to protect the Constitution and preserve the Union, calling 42,034 volunteers for three years and authorizing increases to the regular army and naval enlistments. Details to be sent through War and Navy Departments as Congress convenes. State militias in Wisconsin are organized under new brigadiers with local units listed. Madison papers report possible extra sessions to fund loyal support.
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Abraham “Lincoln
Reverdy Johnson and Maryland Loyalty in Union Speech
Reverdy Johnson of Maryland delivered a Union defense at Pragerick on the 7th, stating Maryland remains faithful to the Union and Constitution. He warned secession would ruin Maryland, praised Lincoln’s election, and urged Maryland to resist rebellion and uphold the Government with Johnson, Davis, and Blair seen as patriots.
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Tennessee Secedes and War Measures Reported
The Tennessee Legislature, meeting in secrecy, passed an ordinance of secession pending a public vote on June 8. A Military Bill calls for 55,000 volunteers and up to 4 2,600,000 for war. Troops may be sent to Tennessee to quell rebellion. News discusses national war mood, calls for swift action, and comments from Hon. Butler G. Noble on eastern wartime fortitude. The piece also notes revised troop call totals and local relief efforts for volunteers.
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Magoffin
Massachusetts
War Department
Andrews
Baltimore
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Matison
Mechanic's Bank
J.P. Devoswinkel
Banks
War Items and Mobilization Across States
War items report militia calls, enlistment drives, and loyalty shifts nationwide. Gen Harney declares fidelity to the flag. Fillmore becomes Buffalo Home Guard captain. Kentucky and Maryland discuss troop movements. Ohio batteries and Minnesota volunteers bolster frontier forts amid rising war sentiment.
Correction on Military Company Roll Misentry
Captain Roundy corrects an issue from May 3 reporting Black Hawk Rifles and Geneva Independents as not full. He states Go Ti unit was misnumbered and is actually Three in the 3rd Regiment with 88 men under daily drill. requests amende honorable.
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Confederate and Union troop movements near Washington
Reports from Washington on May 9 describe Virginia’s determination to contest the Potomac riverbank opposite the capital, with expected cavalry and infantry actions near the city. Dispatches note large troop movements from New Orleans to Lynchburg and Missouri, plus rumors of Beauregard’s fate and planned batteries for the Mississippi.
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Accident injures Mrs True Rand near Birge’s Bridge
Wednesday report describes Mrs True Rand thrown from a wagon at Birge’s Bridge area and severely injured. A separate incident recalls horses bolting near the Montour House, colliding with a mill pole and stopping abruptly with minor damage. Also notes R B Wentworth’s retirement from Portage City and consolidation of The Record and Register.
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