England and France unlikely to interfere in American troubles
A London dispatch argues England will not block or aid the Union blockade, fearing economic collapse at home and war with the United States. It notes England and France seek bread from American supplies, limiting their willingness to press hostilities, while warning of Franco‑British division over policy and Napoleon’s potential motives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bann
First Street
Bank of Waitewater
Offica
Mall Autvat
A. Va
Ted Gratia
Bud
Barriaga Noperive
Waere
der Ant
London
England
Napoleon
United States
Lancashire
France
Yeira
Miniser
Iris
Washington
Torather
Faulkeer
War horses in camp reveal rough handling and poor stock
A reporter tours a near Potomac army horse camp and laments the quality and treatment of cavalry mounts and mules. He notes unmounted stock, harsh breaking practices, and possible profiteering while urging inquiry into Cameron’s administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wiard
Potomac
Orange County
Phanos
Sam
Cameron
Wilberforce
Larga
Blair and Fremont Clash Over Missouri Command
The Republican argues Col Blair seeks control over contracts and fixtures, pressuring Gen Fremont and Washington. It lauds Fremont’s leadership, rejects Blair’s complaints as improper, and cautions against disrupting the department’s wartime work and unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blair
Washington
Blair Abao
Gen
Fremont
Gamble
Washington City
Democrat
Haa
All Things
Missouri
Western Department
Col. Blair
Otheer
Gen. Fremont
St. Louis
Union
Fromllinois
Iowa
Kansas
Ndiana
Ohio
Wais
Quirks of Census Schedules by Aberdeen Veteran Compositor
In Aberdeen Scotland an elderly compositor reveals odd personal notes on his census schedule claiming twenty years of living off prior earnings. The piece notes his wife’s death and housekeeper details, ending with explicit admission of his long inherited income from past labor. Also mentions Dr Patterson's pending hanging in Massachusetts for murder of two girls, governor’s noninterference, and Prince de Joinville dispatch about a steamer Africa arrival with his son destined for the Naval School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
Scotland
Prince DE Jounville Contre
Barney
Benaed
Binaihat
Prnce Dé Joinvillé
Africa
Peesee Es Males Naval School
Tribune
King Cotton and Flax Cotton in New Orleans and Mobile
The proclamation granting belligerent rights to rebels amid the Cuban ports debate raises hopes for an outlet to the Southern cotton crop. Contracts exist to move cotton in Cubs and reload for Europe, but limited small vessels and risks of capture hinder progress. A new flax fiber fabric appears in New York with mills set to convert flux into textiles, potentially challenging English and French suppliers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cubs
Caban
England
France
Oeteens
Europe
New Orleans
New Ly
Cotton
New York
New England
Army Boots and Shoes Demand Rises for U S Troops
The Shoe and Leather Reporter notes strong demand for sewed army shoes and pegged footwear for states. Indianapolis orders 6 000 pairs of pegged shoes for Louisiana and large sewed orders for New York Missouri and others. Boston contracts for cavalry boots. Workers in Massachusetts and other states gain steady work with 60 cents a pair bottoming and daily outputs rising. Uncle Sam will pay over a million dollars for six hundred thousand Massachusetts sewed shoes with payments starting mid September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Indianapolis
Lauiana
New York
Alissouri
Boston
Massachusetts
Sam
Uncle Sam
The Men Delivers Outlook From Washington Letter
A private letter from Washington quotes a gentleman of influence praising President Lincoln as providential and capable. It notes Seward’s confidence in Lincoln guiding the nation, while also acknowledging MeClellan's military leadership and Scott's respected standing, concluding with unwavering faith in the President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iton
Washington
Ue Providential
The
Rengion
Agin
Yvhoeo
Seward
United States
Lincoln
Ame Clellan
Scott
How it Looks in Canada The Globe on Missouri outrage
The Toronto Globe comments on recent Missouri outrage, noting the North’s war conduct has shown restraint while Confederate rebels have committed atrocities. It argues Northern soldiers have behaved with moderation even under pressure, contrasting with perceived Southern excesses in the conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto Globe
Missouri
Fyllowa
Ier Cegaré
Criticism of War Atrocities Across Rebel Lines
A dated editorials condemns brutal acts in war, denouncing deliberate cruelty such as harming noncombatants and destroying infrastructure. It argues such brutality harms the North's integrity, fuels international scorn, and urges swift punishment to deter further crimes. The piece frames rebellion as founded on slavery and calls for justice.
The Morthers Peace Party Attack on Lincoln War Plans
A fragment from the Memphin Avalanche denounces the peace party as hypocritical while opposing Lincoln's gunboat policy and the South's right to self-government. It condemns Northern Democrats for backing Lincoln's war and urges peaceful cessation and recognition of Southern self-rule as the only solution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North
Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
Arma Lo
Bant
How Major Casement saved a troop at war
The Cleveland Herald recounts Major Casement in command of four hundred Seventh Regiment men trapped between enemy regiments. He devised a bold crescent movement by slipping his force around the rear to Northern lines, while front and south pressure continued. He even sacrificed his horse to avoid capture, later valued at five hundred dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major Casement
Floyd
Q Casement
Casement
Pasead
Pasend
Casament
Cleveland Uerald
Palmerston on the Bull Bus and American war lessons
Lord Palmerston at a Cinque Ports banquet cites Bull Run to argue disciplined organization beats mere bravery. He notes Americans are brave and descend from the same stock but require unity, training, and command. He warns that rallies without discipline fail and industry, alliance, and organization are essential for effective war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patwenston
Cinque Ports
Angnat
Madespeech
Atlantic
America
Bull Haw
Amertesnes
Also Mentioned on This Page
L. Rane
Whitewater
Walworth Co
Wis. Ee
Business Directory
H. ¥. Thiele
Cour
Mureht
cRoney
Murphy & Crosby
Murphy
Wis
Go. Reynolds
MM. D
Etkhorn
Wisconsin
Ford Tanner
Terror Music
M. Herbst
Coady
Wenry Adkins
King Mable Ant
Etkhore
Wateorth Conant
J. M. Hingham
Law and Geners Conroy, Inc
Jethersen
Winchester
de Wolf & CO
Joan Urichman
Sweetland & Stewart
Sweetlink
B. Atiwary
Thomas Dow
LOT Railroad
RUC & Co
Thomas Bassett
Iroceries
Murphy, Thaw
Notary
Metropolite Center
Atrehitewater, & i Montour House
Out
Acess Waitewater
Cock Livery
T. D
Wincongin
Charles Horning
Simon Ty
Salisbury
S.C
Bickel Niga
Horning
Milwaukee
Cail
See
Klein
P.M. Reed
Maas
Ueath
Arm
Mar
Reed
Mlutileiohn & CO
B . Whitewater
Mabbett & Co
Edgerton
Post Office News Room
New York Daily
Sn the Illustrated
Magasines, &c
James Heth
E. x. ‘Norton
Aug
Printing Office
Clvcaya
Danesville
Morrison
Power Job Press
Ender
Fosters
Cartes
Alan
Whitewater Reaiater
Wm. Dirge
Progper
Cravath
Center Street
Julius C. Birge
Parsh
CROMBIE @ GANTLEY
Young
Palmyra
H. Wi Sage
Main Street
Mucsir
Travaier
Tory
Ark
Piisoonters Ang Oe
Siberia
Aie
Peepee Sea
Prands Fitons
Fort
Omes
Howard Association
Philadelphia
J. Skillin Boughton
South Ninth Street
R. D. Heartwell
Guo. Watson
A. B. Woodbury
Alwayas
Davis
U Whitewater
JAS. A
1. B. Owens
Another World
UN Congar & Day
Wilwaukee
East Water Street
Milwaukkee
Uiunalred
Terry & Cleaver
Herring
Acard
Miwaukee
Leoning Bonnel
Merring
Joyar Sri
Onu
Oie
Girel
Fiee
Dansisg Bonnell
Chicago
South
Clark Street
Hlingia
Bevelopers
W. Tanner
Wim P.O. Tox
Eagle
West Water Street
Illinois
North Western Railroad
Milwaukee Raiload
E. Moore
Howe
Joe GalFe
Vandervoort, Dickerson & Co
Randolph Street
L. A. Tanner
Whitewater, Wis
Metropolitan Grocery Store
Temes A. Ferrale
N. M
Metropolitan Grocery and Provision
Metropolitan Block
Dle
Hebron
James A. Feral
Inscares
Ee Ac
R. McBeath
Wileen
L A. Tegner
Banpson & Braggins
Hoadley
Grernhhar
Cesk
Sheddstore
From the Bone. Journal
Rarugs Scaracs Jr
St. Louis Republican
Blair and Fremont
Tone Huxe
Patterson
Sefupes
King Cotton
Canada
Morthers Peace Party
Lord Palmerston
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!