Judge Potter Urged for Reelection to Congress
Washington dispatch from May 12 notes Wisconsin’s strong representation in Congress and urges Judge Potter to seek another term. It cites his public duty, integrity, and long service, arguing the next Congress will face major issues requiring seasoned leadership and urging Potter to retain his seat if the district and state demand it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Madison Journal
Congress
Wisconsie
Council of the Nation
House
Senate
Potter
Free North
N. Y
Ixnation
Pacific Railroad
Dudga Potter
New York City
Troy
Manhattan
Market Company
Atlantic
Hartford
Alitna
Springfield
Musa
Fire and
Wool
Norfolk
Isaac Newton
Maryland
House of Representatives
Gen. Butler
New Orleans
Parson Brownlow
Knoxville Whig
Whitewater
Sterling Price
Farmington
Louisville
Peoria
Ilinois
Presbyterian General Assembly
Columbia
Ohio
Shooting at Camp Randall Sparks Trial Call
A Madison Patriot report describes a prisoner shot at Camp Randall by a sentry amid a dispute over obedience. The wounded man died instantly after a warning, with calls for military trial of the shooter and questions about orders from Lt. Col. Whipple. Separate items note North Carolina recalling troops, Gov. Clark’s stance, and Wisconsin officials seeking Gen. Hamilton reinstatement.
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Camp Randall
Clarenca Wicks
Apis
Lis Nani
Givo
W. Spears
Alabama
Patrice
Whipple
Sentinels
Col. Whipple
March to New Mexico and camp conditions amid 1882 distress
From Fort Hirt May 12 1882 the 13th Regiment describes a 90 mile march prep for New Mexico. sickness hits 200 absent, many sent to Leavenworth and Lawrence. Details of Co H losses, muddy water, a baggage wagon incident, an Indian burial ground, and a planned review by Gen Mitchell. Also mentions Charleston Planter seizure by eight people led by Small with a five gun steamer.
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Fort Hirt
Farexp Karn
New Mexico
Kansas Cavalry
New Meszico
Santa Fe
Lawrence
Leavenworth
Fort Scott
Case
Frank Hudson
General
Graham
Huatt
Jus
M. Babcock
David Seeley
Eugene Brant
Wm. Milne
Daniel E. Perkins
John Collina
Chaos Klitzke
John McGee
Miron Hollis
John
Hanson
Louie Shields
Wisconsin
Brown
Co. C
Co. H
Kaw
Topeka
Maloney
Dwitzler
Joel Pratt
Kansas
Anon
G. U. Beckwith
Robert Small
Charleston
Charleston Harbor
Fort Sumter
Com. Dupont
Small
Vallandingham
Congress
News Snippets from the Civil War Era
Gen Rosencrans assigned to command at Corinth after clearing Western Virginia. Connecticut Legislature caucus nominates James Dixon for US Senate. Father of Col Ellsworth to head Vergennes Arsenal Vermont. Rev George W Bethune dies in Florence at 28 April. Halleck reports 185000 Union strength, rebels around 100000. Col Edward Tompkins appointed to command 1st Vermont Cavalry after recent death, noted for Fairfax Court House raids.
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Rosencrans
Virginia
Corinth
Smith
Union
Connecticut
James Dixon
United States
Col
Ellsworth
Vergennes
George W. Bethune
New York City
Florence
Cqal
Ilinois
Halleck
1St Vermont Cavalry Regiment
Charles H. Tompkins
V. S&s. AY
Fairfax
Proclamations and political angles from the Civil War era
A long July 1862 review of Lincoln and Hunter proclamations and their reception. The piece weighs President Lincoln’s restraint, notes Hunter’s controversial order, cites war news, legislative moves, and editorials on abolition, martial law, and border state politics. It covers claims of Confederate actions, volunteers, and press commentary on the Union’s course.
A Memorial on Taxation at War's End and Debts
The author argues for major tax reform to relieve future generations from war debt. Proposals include issuing Treasury Notes as currency, reducing interest, and creating a sinking fund to liquidate principal in fifty years. The piece warns of ballooning interest and calls for nationwide petitions urging Congress action.
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Treasury
Onoe
Congress
Secretary of the Treasury
Jesu
Act of Congress
Wall Street
Colely
What War Democrats Think. Wilkins letter on Confederate measures
A Detroit officer, Captain Wilkins, a life long Democrat and Union loyalist, writes from Hannonend Virginia dated May 5 1862. He describes Confederate court orders seizing loyal citizens property and money held for enemies, and recounts Union prisoners driven in rain and mud without shelter or meals. He urges swift punishment to deter rebel actions and protect Union supporters.
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Cinennatti Gazette
Chicago Times
Border State
Congress
The
Times
Congréss
Cart
William D.D. Wilkine
Detroit
Michigan
National Army
Washington
Jeff. Davis
Brockenborough
Bank of Buckingham
Confederate States
Capt. Wilkins
Haneionnend
Confederate Court of Virginia
Rockingham Bank
Virginia
Jackson
Wincheater
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the Whitewater Register
Clark
North Cesrobina
North
North Carolifa
Wilson
Sumner
McClellan
Senata
McVichina
Bo Delures
Hamilton
Mississippi
St. Philip
Potomac
Pennsylvania Reserve
Manassas
Col. van Wyck
Gen. McClellan
Ierad Sanderson
Grant County
Messrs
Hunter
Lincoln
Thomas Swann
Baltimore
Itiv
N. Y. Tribune
Williamsburg
Ryerson
New Jersey
Hitton Hi W
Georgia
Florida
South Carolina
Miltary Department of the South
United States of America
Seid United States
Waeneas
Abraham Lincoln
Wm. H. Sewan
Washington Dispatch
Ericsson
Cgeland
Naval Service
Wasnaurs
Washburn
Jefferson City
Sterling
Missouri
Houses of
L. Candee & CO
Candes
Dibble & Co
Milwaukee, Wis
WL. Candle
John J. Horrie
Charles KM. Field
SAKON
B. Wall
New York
Kerosese Oil & Lamps
Salt and Plaster
F. B. Haw
Hicago
Cleveland
Pitt
Ningers Falls
Buffalo
Milton Junction
Chicago
L. Duntap
E. DeWirr Remixyon
Gers
Vicker
Grand Haven
Milwaukee Daly
Rand Haven
Milwaukee
Rinkway
Fur
Poms Wiss
Cleveland Snd
Medas
Chicago St
W.k.mcir
Oj. H. Westman
T. Gen
West
Mil
Prairie du Chien
Mailand Day Expresesht Hix Press
Way
Botag
May
Regustor
Bevteey
Epwcopal Church
Wis
Bently
Alpardof
Jeans
Ber Heuer
Sewing Machine CO
McBeath’s
McBeath
Florence Sewing Machine Co
Sinian
Ariten
Enelane
Chetlit
Aumple
Mcbeath,ddress Main Street
Wistouimsbugy
Qherwood
Ike
RAF
Thia
Bose Greek
Delavan
O. L. Weat
H. BD. Locke
Nnphe
Hare- Tefore
Towsley
Avi
Eudaya
Hebron House
Hebror
Hibbs
Fredas
Chivken Wood
M Lusiber
Ehingly
Lea
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