Pickioan County Convention Adverts 1861
The Pickioan County Convention is called for October at 1 o clock to nominate candidates for the State Senate District, Superintendent of Schools, and County offices. Delegates from Whitewater, Ladavon, and surrounding towns are invited with five delegates each. nominations to be led by James Cutes and other local figures.
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Cunmaventita
Coemt
Pickioan
Rees
Urbor Meg
Sebuola
Rae
Srepetvesor
Whitewater
Ladavon
Or James Cute D
Union Convention nominates numerous Wisconsin office seekers
The Union Convention at Madison on Tuesday named a full ticket for governor, secretary of state, attorney general, treasurer and other posts, with notable contenders from Walworth, Dane, Milwaukee, and Brown counties. Republicans also released their ticket, featuring Harvey for governor and Salomon for treasurer. Delegates from twenty one counties attended, amid war policy debate and party tensions.
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Thuy
Malison
Feocermr
Louis P. Maevey
Bock
Wr. Co Allen
Walworth
Sea of State
J.T. Lewis
Columbia
Viivanver
Samuel D. Wastings
Trempehewen
Alloratey
James US Mowe
Brown
Prisca Cion
Jhans Uo Hley
Rae O Bank
Dein Brachon
Jows
Joan Gi
Mew Kindley
Dumecrab
Khe Bank
Ualcomed
Aysera
Flowe
Tex
Ntarvey
Atfsics
Wisconsin
Ernsting
Pump Carpenter
Pump
Uastings
Judge Allen
Delavan
H. Gh. Palimec
Milwaukee
Sia
George HL. Read
Secession
Oshkosh Center
Madison
Dane
Loder
Green
Green Lake
Lowa Jefferson
Damedee
Kak Nyette
Marathon
Iwaukee
Ovonas
Gitasae
Waukesha
Wallonees
Winnebago
Uoion Consentiva Bell
Welho
Fier
Mulligan Surrenders at Lexington and Missouri Home Guard
Dispatches from Quincy dated Sept 24 report Col Mulligan surrendering to Missouri rebels after a siege at Lexington. About 1,400 Confederate and Home Guard forces faced Mulligan’s ~2,500 troops. Union claim says 4,000 arrived that evening with water shortages and no reinforcements. Officers taken prisoner. enlisted released after oath not to fight again. Rebels advancing toward St Joseph. fear of Price’s force en route.
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Speral
Quincy
Mulligan
Lexington
Alo
Byile Quincy
Joseph Ruthroad
Phe
Mulligen
Texington
Missouri Home Guard
Mullusin
Home Guards
Missouri
Mutizan
Charees
Gal Thomas A. Marshall
Noel Cowerols
Col
Mullgan
Gal. Mulligan
Quixuy
Tuo
Nera
Prentios Eamed
Baoukfield
Price
St Joseph
Pat
The Rebel Army Recapitulation From Ny Times Afloat
A fragmented NY Times list details a rebel army distribution with brigades and regiments. The tally mentions generals Jolpsten and Magiciced and references crossings and lines near the Pakvac with unclear figures and padded notes.
Disputed Frank and the Melodeon Scandal
Frank Thornton, a clerk, fell for dancer Nallie Mason at the Melodeon on Broadway and stole $1,000 worth of goods. Arrested, his wife aided his release as a state witness, but he later stole her watch and fled with Sallie. The deserted wife pursued to Albany where further trouble erupted including rape accusations and public confrontation.
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Frank Thornton
Nallie Mason
Tha Pangly
Sallie
Albany
Misa Masoe
Mra Thornton
Porto
John Pediend
Hayes Yaw Borin Tompkins
Yin
Anidlat
Geneta
Rutger
Broanswiel
N.Y
Ist
Roctor Matha
Fanen
Heetor
Alea Birghel
Wort Troy
Wiscow
Our Latest Defeat and Political Critique in Wisconsin
A Confederate defeat at Col. Mulligan’s position prompts questions on why reinforcements did not arrive as Gen. Fremont’s leadership comes under scrutiny. The piece links the setback to Western confidence and hints at court martial inquiries, while noting Mulligan’s steadfast defense. It also mentions Be Jado Hubbell’s Madison Union Convention remarks and a new Milwaukee German weekly, The Ferold, led by Bernard Dunschehe, aiming to publish for Wisconsin soldiers. The London Times opinion on cotton supply and smugglers is briefly cited, and a stamped letter envelope note refers to late mail procedures.
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Col
Mulligan
Gen. Price
Col. Mulligan
Fremont Las Cressnd
Conn
West
W. W. Culeman
Milwaukee
the Ferold
Bernard Dunschehe
Party of Liberty
Wisconsin
Johan
William
Folly
Leander
Pen
Wood
Robin Naneway
Ratchetor
Johnny Stonpup
Frofet
Dan de Lion
Liddy Mary
Viola Tyeen
Cineferbury
Madera
Opinion on Civil War Financing and Southern War Aims
A London Morning Chromete opinion mocks Southern resolve and fiscal strain. It argues cotton loans are costly substitutes for cash, warns revenue collapse under taxation and disrupted trade, and critiques Confederate appeals to European aid and slavery as motives. It says planters fight for property, not ideals, and notes English intervention threats.
Wisconsin Seventh Regiment Arrives in Chicago with Praise
The Wisconsin Seventh Regiment volunteers arrived at six this morning and were warmly received in Chicago Fort Wayne and Crestline. Governor Randall is cheered as the soldiers’ friend while eleven cases of sickness are noted but being treated by Surgeon Palmer. The regiment plans to depart at 1 AM for Harrisburg after thanks to railroad officers.
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Daspatel
Chicago Tribune
Prinshergt
Wisconin
Chicago
Mliny
Gol
Vaio Dor
Gol. Robinson
Randall Fins Lecome
Northwest
Chicura
Ila
Palmer
Harrishare
Pittsburgh and Mort Wayne Railroad
Wasuryeton
Edsell's
Alexandria
Aleazandria & Orange
Springfield
the Tribune
Washington
9Th Va
Munson's Hill
Virginia Gorone
Bens
Herol
Kansas
Fremonts Gunboats at Carondalet Soon Ready for Action
The fleet near St Louis rapidly grows with eight gunboats under Capt Kade, plated with two and a half inches of copper, designed to resist cannon fire while moving. They, along with rafts and tugboats, form part of expansive preparations for the Mississippi expedition, though payment delays threaten progress.
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Carondalet
St Louis
Shane
Kade
Hin
Mississippi
Military Movements Quietly Under Way Near Washington
Washington press notes that reporters are barred from announcing troop arrivals and movements, with parades and music avoided. Troops march quietly from the railway to General McClellan’s office, suggesting government is concentrating forces beyond public awareness. Estimates of Union troops beyond the Potomac vary, but observers think the number could be higher than reported. Correspondent from Cincinnati Gazette describes Rosencranz’s army as occupying Western Virginia, avoiding direct engagement to trap Rebels.
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Gaye Phe
Philadelphia
Earper
ND. Banks
Banks
Potomac
Courk
Floral Marriage Celebration in Misty Verse
A whimsical verse recounts a rustic wedding with playful characters and feasting. Friends and neighbors roam through a wooded scene as ringers, dancers, and suitors mingle. The tale ends with hopeful affection and a request for a loved one to return.
New Orleans Man Reports City’s Desolation and War Strains
A New Orleans arrival in New York describes the city as utterly dead with a solitary steamer passing up the river. He notes prices for common goods, mentions Confederate currency, and observes civilian and military shifts after the Tatteras expedition, predicting North victories and Confederate instability amid European interference.
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New York
New Orleans
Ag Aratha
Porthin Nevis
Butler
Kentucky
Confederacy
Bo Conga
Remarhky
Late Washington News Shows Civilian Aids in War Supply
The New York World reports the old General is feeble yet sharp on progress. Cal Crossman, Assistant Quartermaster General, oversees government details improving dispatch, promptness, and secrecy. Arsenal clothing contracts favor fair wages for women seamstresses, avoiding exploitation. Colonel Trobrin d, famed for beauty, may become a noted editor in service. Col. Mix Einstein faces Provost Marshal restrictions in Washington.
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New York World
le Wall
Lis
Tower
Alt
Eveste
Younges
Cal. Crossman
Massachusetts
Cuartermaster
Philadelphia
Arsenal
Corporation Proceedings and War News From Sept 24
Proceedings note adjournment and finances with bills paid and liquor licenses granted. A civil notice requests removal of geese along the crank. War dispatches report Rebels fortifying near Edsell's hill and threats against Washington, plus a Kansas raid warning from a Washington telegraph.
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Vauphard
Tee Ae Hoaré
Pagetion
Mestre Wilson
Paetdid
Sevelland
Heabert
Mr. Willis
Mir
Wilmon Ange Coxual
Pretia
Reid
G. Ghament
J. He Pratt
Winfolinon
James Taylor
G. Horning
Arie
Mr. Partridge
Whitewater
Garibaldi L Declines Visit to America and War Role
A letter from London, via Frnk Vizetelly, states Garibaldi refuses North American dispatch to aid the Union. It notes officers confirm he never planned to join the war, despite calls and European affairs restraining departure. The piece also mentions Hungary and Poland seeking independence as long as the North withholds formal emancipation.
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America
Catrnet
Frnk Vizetelly
London New Ad
Garibuldi
Garibaldi
London
Cyprers
North America
Commanders of Divisions and Brigades in the Western Department
West's Department at St. Louis dated Sept 21 lists officers named to command divisions as acting majors generals and brigades as acting brigadier generals. Pope Sigel Asboth McKinstry are named divisional commanders while Davis Mulligan Kelton Trelton Chauncey McKerver are named brigade commanders in Fremont's order.
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Geveror
Lileap
West
Deparrrar
St. Louis
Pope
Sigel
Asboth
McKinstry
Davis
Mulligan
Kelton
Trelton
Fremont
Chauncey McKerver
Local notices mix with farm goods and names in Whitewater
A fragmented notice lists people such as Francis Wate Lone and Elias Gills with several place names and dates, mentioning cake, thanks, and a toast. It then lists farm and staple product items including flour, winter wheat, corn, oats, butter, lumber, and coal.
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Whitewater
Francis
Hebron
Elias Gills
Eng Sagen
R Maebke Wore
Joseph Mason Ty
Muler
Kiee Ae Lime
Piher
Seymone C. Calhyan
Fond da Bae Cs
Any Graham
Kushkonons
McClellan Preparations and Civil War Commentary
Washington letters describe General McClellan building a broad front around the city, with about two hundred thousand Union troops said to be ready for battle. The piece contrasts Union strength with Confederate forces, notes boosting morale, and reports on local political and military rumors from September 24, 1864. It also mentions Br. Loum’s release, Fremont funding claims, and the Barron family historical notes from the Revolutionary era.
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