FRIDAY MAY 17 1861 Editors Rand Rann
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Whitewater Register
Location
Whitewater, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1861
Page
2
Extra Session urged careful legislation at Capitol
The Governor has called an extra session of the Legislature to convene at the Capitol on Wednesday. The aim is to decide how many regiments to raise and to ensure soldiers are well equipped and drilled. The piece urges patience, warns against rushed laws, and stresses thorough, careful work and not adjourning prematurely.
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Madison
Gay
Aid for Missouri Volunteers Fund Transfer Proposal
A column urges Missourians to seek aid from the Free States and proposes allocating one percent of a Whitewater fund, about eight or ten dollars, to Missouri volunteers fighting for the Constitution and Union. The author notes nine thousand dollars already raised for families and urges immediate executive action.
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Frank 2
Blair
Free States
Missouri
Free North
Whitewater
Freedom
Union
Loyal Missouri troops versus rebels in St Louis clashes
Reports from St Louis describe clashes between Federal and royal troops and Secessionist mobs. Loyal forces under Capt. Lyon defended the Union, while attackers faced strong resistance, with calls for lawful, stern measures to deter traitors and restore order.
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St. Louis
Missouri
Arma
Union
Lyon
Trattura
U.S
Wisconsin Proclamation Calls Special Session in 1861
Governor Randall issues a May 6 proclamation convening the Wisconsin Legislature in Madison for May 16 1861 at noon to address the rebellion and empower the state government and loyal states. The document bears the Great Seal and secretary L P Hanver’s signature.
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United States
Ftrm
Wisconsin
Madison
State of
Alex. W. Randall
L. P. Hanver
Union sentiment and wartime tensions in Nashville and Milwaukee
A Tennessee source says Nashville remains unionist in spirit and will show allegiance to the Stars and Stripes when mobilized. The piece cites covert union organization, suppression of slave trade, and hostility to secession, with comments on Milwaukee politics and calls for war funding, militia mobilization, and regimental raises in Wisconsin.
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Evanaville
Tennessee
Nashville
Secession Press clips reveal Northern guilt and fear
excerpts from the Milwaukee News portray secession supporters accusing Northern Republicans of treasonous aims, praising torches and war talk, and predicting civil strife. They attack Democrats as weak and warn of a military dictatorship if Democrats gain control.
Designs Against a Connecticut Fort Chronicle style report
A New Haven Palladium summary notes a midnight sentry alarm at Fort Trumbull with a small boat seen near the wharf, firing after challenge and departing into darkness. The piece also mentions DeGrand lens advances and Fresnel lens effects for improved lighthouse lighting. It comments on the Great Eastern’s nine day voyage and possible government use for harbors.
War News and Fortifications Across the Nation
War items report Winans to be in U S custody for aiding secessionists. Northern Missouri urges federal troops, powder discovered at New Jersey camp and Patent Office basement. Fort Pickens fortifications grow on Santa Rosa Island. Treasury of mutiny denied. By week’s end 50 000 men expected in Washington Baltimore Annapolis. Africa steamship bound Jersey City with 10 100 Enterprifks for the U S. government. Mexican troops guard frontier towns, Texas readiness, and Beauregard wounded death noted. Western Virginians sworn into U S service. Randolph Tennessee hosts field pieces. Cairo reports a river blockade. boat owners oppose it while citizens back the movement.
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United States
Missour
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Patent Office
Fort Pickens
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Bo Pee
George Baw
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Lewis Uire
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Hason Mountgomery Blair
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Jim Lane
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St. Louis Troubles flare at Camp Jackson
An official report details clashes in St Louis on May 18 during Camp Jackson events. Shots near the Fourth Regiment head injure none. later a crowd attack fatally wounds a Lt Saxon and causes multiple casualties. Authorities blame insubordination rumors. Harney’s proclamation restores calm. Twenty two killed at Camp Jackson with eighteen identified by name.
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Camp Jacck- Bon
Saxon
Lyon
Camp Jackson
United
Baton Rouge
Harney
John Swerkf Wrdt
Casper H. Glencoe
John Waters
Pho. A. Haren
William Joenhauer
F. £. Jones
P. Deare
Eric Wright
Henry Jnngis
Jan McDonald
Walter McDowell
Nicholas Kuehlach
Francis Wheeter
Job Carter
Jos. Boden
Emms Sumere
Mre. McAuliffe
Theincoln Programme Report From Washington Correspondent
A special Washington dispatch from Ricumoxy May 5 describes a Western Exchange Hotel gathering where a guest recited observations on Northern resolve. He notes soldiers' determined looks and predicts harsh war aims toward subjugation, emphasizing the war’s likely drastic course.
Perrible Earthquake Destruction Threatens Mendoza City
A Valparaiso correspondent reports Mendoza Argentina destroyed by a March earthquake killing or trapping thousands. Buildings collapse, fires rage, and survivors face famine as rescuers struggle amid aftershocks and looting, with San Juan and Las Lonas also afflicted. The article notes government and private relief efforts across Chile.
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Mendonza
Argentine
South America
Bruno
Mendoza
Chile
Shea
Alendua
San Joap
Las Lona
Jean
Bering
Republic of Chile
Leitaama
Cod
Unclear OCR fragment on earth and foreboding monuments
Fragmentary text describes a mysterious figure and a provocative setting. Vague references to Walpecins and Suntia suggest a cryptic scene about perception, danger, and hidden threats. The passage lacks coherent events or identifiable subjects.
Lost War Vessels Planed for Gosport by Col Haupt
Col Haupt, engineer and contractor for the Hoon Tunnel, submits War Department proposals to raise sunken vessels at Gosport Navy Yard. He offers divers, pumps, and timbering to seal holes and drain water, with a second plan to place locomotive engines in ships for propulsion and water-ejection to convert weapons into service, claiming feasibility and sixty days’ work.
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Col. Haupt
Hoon Tunnel
War Department
Raizin
Gosport Navy Yard
Tio
Col. Haubt
Grain Trade Shows Strong Start as Wheat Receipts Rise
The grain trade opened the week active amid currency stabilization. Wheat receipts reached 229,058 bushels this week and 2,887,012 bushels year to date, with shipments totaling 26,624 barrels or 888,006 bushels to Buffalo, Chicago, and Canada. Flour shipments included 7,708 barrels by the Couroit Milwarkes line and 18,45 barrels by lake routes. Overall grain shipments to date stand at 2,510,009 bushels, exceeding last year’s pace. The article notes grain trade remains robust while other sectors falter, and mentions awaiting Governor’s Message publication next week.
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Oowego
Couroit & Milwarkes
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