Whitewater Political Conventions Set for October 11 1522
A Democratic County Convention in Walworth County will convene in Whitewater at the court house on Saturday October 11 at 12 noon to nominate candidates for Sheriff Clerk of the Circuit Court and other county offices. Delegates from Whitewater and surrounding towns attend with five delegates from most towns and six from Whitewater. All towns urged to send a strong turnout and participate in the process.
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Walworth County
Hasduddab
Dall
Whitewater
Satnidlay
Mahonal Triganil
Onner
Karuna
Walforth
Kikhorn
Aberiff
Weoeter
Elmer
Gamevin
Deivan
Troy
Jiy
Order of the Tristees
Qetober Ltd
Prosper Cravath
Illum Et Wientor
Snd
Prosper
Chicago
Detroit
Cleveland
Pittsburg
Niagara
Buffalo
Aay
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Dunakirk
Elmira
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
ANB
Chicago & North-Western Railway
Milton Sreion
Piralns
Allern
Sohern
All Pointe Fast
Milton
Alwaya
Aronila Elgges
Chacays
Grand Haven
Milwakee
Tei Paints Eaxhand
Pol
Clio
Atales
Canada
Milwaukee
Toad
Wert
EE Wokomuir
Writmax
RAMI
Sap
O' Gen
West Age
Union and Potter in Wisconsin Political Clash
A Milwaukee press excerpt defends James Potter against a writer signing as Union, arguing Union opposes party loyalty and favors concessions to the South. It lauds Potter’s Congress record, voter loyalty, and public-spirited measures, while labeling Union as radical and self-serving.
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Thosy Aden
Dudge Polter
The
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Union
Patter
Bepg
Lincoln
Potter
Lincol
Congress
S. Brown
Yousa
al- Wasa
Vet Hoon
Washington
South
Republican Party
Ryan
Milwaukee News
Breckinridge Democrat
Wade
Chase
Notth
Union” Fin de Faute
Potter and Union Faith Rally Loyal Voters in District
The piece argues that critics distort Judge Potter’s stance on the war and Union. It urges early organization to mobilize loyal voters, defend Potter’s reelection, and attack secessionists and Copperheads while praising Republican efforts and supportive newspapers.
Conspiracy Rumors Hit Wisconsin Politicians During Civil War
London correspondent warns of a northern Democratic plot to tilt three states toward the Confederacy. Mentions Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana Illinois and possible martial law to curb treason. Praises John F. Potter, notes Wisconsin districts and troop placements as potential election factors.
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London Herald
Hyland
Confederacy
Pennsylenga
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Tean
Washington
Democratic Party
New York
Vrcter
LaFayette
Imphannel
Ania
el Sil
The Battle at Williamsburg Reported by Gen Hooker
Gen Hooker releases his account of the Williamsburg Peninsula battle fought in May. He faults 30 000 nearby Union troops for withholding cooperation helping the rebels escape with artillery wagons and supplies. He asserts his division fought bravely from dawn to dusk despite the lack of aid.
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Williamsburg
Pes
Robert G. Schenck
Antietam
Draft to Proceed in State with Three Regiments
The Madison Journal reports a draft will occur in the state to form at least three regiments. The Executive Department says preparations are underway and the draft should occur once necessary papers are ready, aiming around the 20th of the month.
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Madison Journal
Executive Department
Victory at the Hatchie and retreat toward Corinth described
The Battle of the Hatchie yielded a decisive Union victory with heavy Confederate losses. Gen. Ord and Gen. Rosecrans led assaults driving the enemy across the Hatchie toward Corinth, capturing batteries and prisoners while reporting numerous wounded and several colonels among the Confederate dead. Casualties and prisoners totaled high, with Union losses substantial but offset by the enemy’s rout.
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Chicago Tribune
Garro
Hatchie
Corinth
Grant
Huvibut
Bolivar
Ord
Hashiv
Rosecrans
Cherwalla
Lukan
BO. CL. Ord
Martin
W. A. Wason
Col. Vaughn
Lil
D. H. Allen
J. W. Tewton
Ind
J. A Davis
Jil
Dr. Waisea Sd Towa
Gannel Od Towa
John Rhinelander
Battle of the Hatchie
Elumbat
van Dorn
Toghin
Gbt
Wisconsin Law Extends Voting Rights to Military Electors
The act allows qualified electors in military service of the United States or Wisconsin to vote in general elections from their posts or camps. Elections proceed under specified procedures with inspectors, oath requirements, and ballots listing county and candidate offices. The measure excludes regular or standing U S troops and company-sized units not locally organized.
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Olid
Bsis
United States
Covahire
United State
Unite States
Wisconsin
Gisan
Election Law Provisions for Voter Qualification and Canvass
A 1862 act outlines ballot requirements showing county name on the outside, challenges to voters, oath administration, and poll lists. It details canvassing procedures, county and state canvass roles, and certificates of election for senators and assembly members with penalties for fraudulent voting.
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Tegether
Et al
Cunyvassura Mvy
Eseh
Yates
Whill
Assembly
Tanvass
Senate
Secretary of State
Hart
Law Publication for Wisconsin Extra Session 1862 Act
An 1862 Wisconsin act directs laws from the extra session be bound with regular session volumes. It requires five hundred pamphlets of general laws and distribution to legislators, with five dollars allowed to weekly publishers for printing. The act takes effect immediately.
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Wisconsin
Senate and Assemity
Wisconsin adds power to towns for volunteer bounties
The 1862 act allows towns counties cities and incorporated villages to raise money to pay bounties to volunteers for U S and state service. Electors may vote appropriations and auditing boards will authorize payments on proper orders. The act sets collection and accounting rules and requires compliance with prior pledges and existing obligations. It takes effect upon publication.
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Yala
Wisconsin
United States
Board of Supervisors
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Ely
County Board of Supervisors
Board of Supervivors
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Uch Bown
Porntou
Spochw Medias
Ske
ATP
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U. S
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Smith
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