Republican Delegates Named for Walworth County Assembly Race
A Walworth County Republican convention in Whitewater and a county gathering in Fikhon call delegates to nominate candidates for state and county offices. Whitewater receives six delegates. other towns five or six as listed. The events aim to unite electors in supporting the Union and Republican ticket during the national crisis.
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Metropolitan Hall
Whitewater
O'Vluck
Oupan
Ixpce
Lust
Court House
Fikhon
le G'Elock M
Sherith
Delavan
Goneynwil
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Proclamation and political defense in the Union’s cause
The piece extols President Linguins Emancipation Proclamation declaring freedom for enslaved people in rebelling states and urges loyalty to the Union. It approvingly discusses John F Potter’s renomination and attacks James S Brown and others, urging voters to support Potter as a strong Union ally and oppose secessionist candidates.
Democratic Candidate for Congress Nomination at Racine
The Democratic Convention in Racine nominated James 8. Brown of Milwaukee for Representative in Congress. The paper portrays Brown as aligned with a Ryan-Breckinridge faction and opposed to loyal democracy, suggesting he would oppose the President and compromise with rebels. It questions his electability and criticizes the convention choice as a partisan amusement.
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James S. Brown
Congress
Ryan
Mississippi
U.S
James 8. Brown
Mil
Racine
Mat. Carpenter
Brown
Pory G. Harrington
Willard Stebbins
John BF. Potter
John C. Breckinridge
Julia W. Carey
Matt Carpenter
Peace Democracy
Berish Brown
Ile
Geriah
Congression
Thugilay
Wm. E. Wording
Congressional Committee
Elon
G. A. Larkweather
Milwaukee
Winfield Smith
Hsg
Vonventior
Yvolora
Deley
John Ff. Potter
John“. Potter
Washington
Nse
Potter Nominated For Congress In Wisconsin Convention
The Racine Republican Convention re nominated Mr Potter for re election citing harmony and unanimous support. The Democrat opposition in Waukesha County accuses him of misrepresentation while vowing to back Potter, whom loyal Democrats favor for standing firm against disloyalty and funding the war.
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Potter
Gap
John F. Potter
Milwaukee Wisconsin
Congress
Afadison Journal
Remarkable Gen Milroy Accuses McDowell of Refusing Aid
A New York Tribune report of General Milroy's August to August brigade actions under General Pope describes Milroy pleading with General McDowell for immediate aid. Milroy claims McDowell replied that helping Sigel was not his business, urging dismissal for such conduct.
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McDowell
Biocorps
Sigel
Caen
Sigel le
War News from Sharpsburg and Potomac Front
The report from Sharpsburg notes the river held at the Potomac with forces on both sides and Williamsport also in strong position. It claims Gen Hooker was wounded at a crucial moment, risking greater Confederate losses. James S Brown would oppose further war funding if aligned with Ryan platform.
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Lee
Potomac
Baltimore American
Wader
Sharpsburg
Sharpsburgh
Williamsport
Hooker
Emancipation Proclamation Transforms Civil War Policy
The proclamation declares the war aims to restore constitutional relations and abolish slavery in rebel states on January 1, 1863. It outlines enforcement measures, fugitive slave rules, and compensation plans, with Lincoln authorized to enforce and recommend loyalty-based measures after restoration. The document cites acts of Congress and clarifies the status of slaves as deserters to freedom under Union lines.
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Abraham Lincoln
United States of America
Army
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Congress
Senate
House of Representatives
Calumbia
Wyshington
Wa. H. Skwann
Potter Re-nominated for Congress at Racine Convention
The Republican Convention in Racine renominated Hon. John F. Potter for Congress on the first ballot. Supporters praise his wartime leadership, loyalty to the Union, and opposition to rebellion. Delegates from Milwaukee and Racine applaud the nomination as a unionist, honest choice with broad support.
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Joan
Lapa
John ¥. Potter
Ikeia
National Capital
Pon du Lac
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Potter
Congress
Racine
Arkoshoe Freeman
Rugine
Task Weed
Washington
United States
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Congressborg
Unon
Mr. Volter
Deloit Courier
Congressiona
John F. Potter
Convention Rams in Watertown for Congressional Nomination
The Watertown district convention meets on the 24th to nominate men of integrity and loyalty to oppose secession. The call urges supporters to back John F. Potter and rejects any candidate with wavering views, warning delegates to act with courage and accountability.
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Congress
Deld
West Congress
Jef Davis
John F. Potter
Douglas expelled from Democratic Convention in Milwaukee
At the late Democratic Convention in Milwaukee a substitute reading portions of Douglas's patriotic letter sparked debate over party unity. The substitute was voted down and delegates from Walworth reportedly supported ejecting Douglas. The article questions how Douglas Democrats and rank and file workers view the move amid factional tensions.
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Ryan
Douglas
Vien
Walworth
Dyars
Brown
Congressional Correspondence from Milwaukee 1862 on Unity War Support
The letter discusses a Racine convention nominating a candidate for Congress, urging acceptance and a loyal rally around the Union government. It quotes John F Potter urging vigorous war policy, unity against rebellion, and support for Lincoln’s administration. It also notes Confederate threats and a Washington visit by Northern leaders.
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Dean Sig
T2th
Raelle
Union
Tom
John F. Potter
Cort
Soldier of Berdan Sharp Shooters Dies of Typhoid
An obituary notes the death at Epiphany Church Hospital Washington on September 12 of a former Berdan Sharp Shooter from the village. He died after hard marches and exposure during the Civil War, mentioning a harsh Fredericksburg campaign letter about sleeping without blankets. He has joined the army of the Lord.
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Washington
Berdan
United States
Pope
Fredericksburg
Lora
The Late Maryland Battles
The report claims Union forces won several tactical victories in Maryland though not as decisive as hoped. Enemies retreated from Maryland soil with heavy losses while Union casualties and captured stores were substantial. Meantime Meокtzelman Sigel and Keyes are said to be advancing with large forces, awaiting a decisive turning point against Lee.
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Mary
Polomne
Meintzelman
Sigel
Keyes
Kielmond
Lee
Census of 1860 data summarized by New York Journal of Commerce
The 1860 census results, supervised by Joseph G. Kennardy Req., show total collection costs of 1,202,206 with 247,000 unpaid in the South. White population leads in non slaveholding states, while slaveholding states total 12,240,000 people. United States growth from 1850 to 1860 tallies 8,225,464, with notable gaps and perguntas about mortality rates and birth infirmities.
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N.Y. Journal of Commerce
Joseph G. G. Kennardy
Kennedy
Boal Trias
von Jonson
United State
Gatiat Pettiers
United States
Europe
Sioux Troubles And Crow Wing Treaty Report
The St Paul Pioneer prints letters from Sioux leaders Crow Wabashaw and Tauper denouncing Little Crow and seeking peace while pledging friendship at Crow Wing. It notes divisions among the Sioux, Sibley pressing Little Crow to release prisoners, and a friendly Chippewa embassy signing a perpetual friendship treaty. The piece also cites U.S. views on Potter and a Costa Rica filibuster dispute, plus casualty counts for Washington area hospitals totaling 17 508.
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Tha
Luis Crow
Col. Sibley
Wabashaw
Tauper
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Cot Sibley
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Uole
Rebel Barbarities Near Vicksburg Report
Reported by prisoners and deserters a Rebel party near Vicksburg tied a rider to a tree and hanged a woman at her doorway. They demanded food and boasted of their support for the Confederacy while threatening townsfolk along the Mississippi gunboat flotilla area. Commodore Davis was informed by a nephew, Willebaneau, who arrived at the flotilla.
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Hhago
Willebaneau
Davis
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