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Newspaper
Whitewater Register
Location
Whitewater, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1861
Page
1
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In a rambling narrative a party visits a famed alpine cavern near the Napoleonic legend, detailing eerie chamber scenes, a whispered inscription, and a dramatic moral clash. The tale culminates with revelations about three French visitors and a vivid account of doom and justice within the cave.
A garbled account recounts a man pressed to reveal a truth under threat of perjury while others pressure him. The scene notes fear, outrage, and assertive persistence, concluding with his attempted escape and rapid return to Geneva after a lengthy trial-like episode.
The article details government agents and General Fremont pursuing arms in Europe and the U S, describing quantities bought or proposed including 2,000 rifles and 600 revolvers, 2,000,000 percussion caps, and 28,000 sabers. It discusses delays, costs, and shifts in procurement policy, noting rejections by the War Department and critiques of administration decisions. It also covers related actions by Cameron, Adams, Dayton, and other officials, with emphasis on the geopolitical context and implications for war readiness.
A lengthy dispatch discusses General Fremont's arrival in St Louis on July 20 and the strategic failures surrounding Lyon and Mulligan. It details troop movements, reinforcements, and missed opportunities to counter Price and McCulloch in Missouri, criticizing delayed orders and the choice to reinforce Lexington rather than strike at the rebel forces.
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