Union Congressional Convention Nomination in Wooster
The 14th District meets in Wooster on Tuesday to nominate a candidate for Congress. The article urges patriotism and loyal leadership and notes Wayne County delegates vote next Saturday in the primary election.
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Union Party
Wayne County
Aeveral
Paint
Sugar Creek
Baughman
Chippawa
Milton
Grean
Union
Salt Creek
Franklin
Wayne
Osman
Clinton
Congress
Cheater
Plain
Wooster
Central Committee
Benjamin Norton
Henry Lehman
Brineerhoff
John A. Anderson
H. Kauer
Foreman
Union Central Committee of Wayne Co
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Fall of Harper's Ferry Surrender After bold defense by Miles
The commentary reports Harper's Ferry fallen after Col. Miles perished, with Union forces surrendering under a conditional term allowing troops to depart with arms. The piece questions why reinforcement from Washington did not arrive and warns the rebels may flee toward Virginia, while suggesting McClellan's army might still block some retreat.
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Harper's Ferry
Col. Miles
Washington
Virginia
McClellan
Hanetssura
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Cane
War era church resolves faith and patriotism in crisis
A religious assembly adopts prayers for peace and forgiveness, urges national unity, and pledges support for the government. Resolutions honor soldiers, commend church periodicals, and affirm loyalty to the nation amid Civil War upheaval.
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Froddomey
Bivery
Ranlted
Slavery Agitation Post–Compromises and War Fault Lines
The piece denounces political leaders who forced “finality” on slavery after 1850 and accuses pro slavery agitators of steering the nation toward defeat in the Civil War. It laments divisions between North and South, calls for prosecuting the war on right principles, and blames slavery for the conflict and national disgrace.
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Congress
Great
Democratic Party
Richmond
Washington
Surrender of Harper's Ferry Main Event
Passengers from Mondéacy report prisoners from Harper's Ferry surrender on Monday morning after a fierce defense and the death of Col. Miles who perished by a shell. Miles evacuated Maryland Heights on Saturday night as troops withdrew with arms and effects, leaving the bridges and Potomac crossings reportedly intact.
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Ted
Eklin
Harper's Ferry
Bina
Point of Rocks
Franklin
Hagerstown
Somner
Sorps
Couch
Frankiliy
Batrmorg
Mondéacy
Harper’s Ferry
Col
Miles
Maryland Hights
Potomac Bridge
Troops Reoccupy Hagerstown as Telegraph Restored
Harrisburg bulletin reports Hagerstown telegraph and rail service back after rebels abandoned the city. Rumor of fighting near Sharpsburg and Middleburg suggests McClellan may press rebel forces today to contest the Potomac crossing.
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Harrisburg
Hagerstown
Sharpsburg
Middleburg
Potomac
Middletown
McClellan
Mum Fordsville Fight Details From Sept. 16 Arrival
The report notes Mr. Thomas arriving from Mumfordsville and witnessing a battle where rebel forces led by Gen. Duncan, numbering 7000 to 8000, attacked both river banks and were repulsed with heavy losses. Federal troops under Col. Wilder, about 2600, were reinforced by Col. Dunham’s 50th Indiana. Artillery captured two enemy pieces. a bridge over Boone Creek was destroyed. Bragg rumored to be at Glasgow.
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Virginia
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Sigel
McDowell
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Richmond
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Fitz-John Porter
Sumner
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Fairfax Court House
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Stevens
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Warrenton Junction
Army
Harrison's Landing
Washington
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Gens
Heintzellman
Gairports
Loring
Fayette
Gauley
Ohio
Liber
Gauley Bridge
84Th Ohio
Lewisburg Road
Cero Gordo Williams
47Th Ohio
9Th Virginia
2D Virginia Cavalry
Summervilla
Lightburn
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Hik River
Charleston
Dik River
Col. Light
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Point Pleasant
Add
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Militix
Qmyix
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Atrope
Nos Gop
Oliftd
Attack on Washington N C Repulse of the Enemy and Gun Boat Blown Up
Report from New Bern dated September 7 1862 describes a dawn assault on Washington North Carolina by about 1200 Confederate and Union forces. The fort and artillery were surprised then retaken by shells from the gunboat Louisiana. Colonel Mix led a bold near horsemen advance under heavy fire. Casualties and wounded counts are given with chaotic combat details and ship damage.
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Washington
N. C
Newnern
New York Cavalry
N. Y
Louisiana
Mix
North Carolina
Areceyn
Paola
General Garlard Killed and Lee Wounded
Dispatch from Sept 14 1862 reports General Reno killed and General Hooker and General Franklin leading a costly assault near Middletown and Hagerstown Road. McClellan notes a glorious victory but uncertainty over enemy retreat or reinforcements.
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Waashington
Army OF PotoMac
Middletown
Hi. W. Halleck
Hooker
Reno
Hagerstown Road
Franklin
G. B. McCrettan
Civil War Action at Middletown and Mountaintop Pursuit
Dispatch from Frederick reports a sharp Civil War clash near Middletown with Gen McClellan pushing forward after rebel defenses on Turner's Gap. Union forces under Hooker Franklin and Burnside drove the Confederates, capturing prisoners and inflicting losses including Gen Reno, as troops secured the summit and pursued the retreating enemy toward Boonboro.
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Turner
Hagerstown
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Bolivar
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Lee
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Garland
Harper's Ferry
Miles
Jackson
Col. Miles
Maryland
Ludon Heights
Se9sburg
Gertaid
Sigel
Co. Miles
Yala
Gibbons
Hatch
Lincoln's left flank victory at the Gap claimed by McCutzian
General Geo B. McCutzian reports at 8 a m to Halleck that Franklin's left, center, and right achieved a complete victory, seizing the Gap after a severe engagement. Troops displayed steadiness and gallantry with minimal artillery support and many prisoners taken as the enemy dispersed.
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Army OF
A. S. Hill
Longstreet
Geo B. McCutzian
McClellan reports Confederate retreat after crushing news
General McClellan informs Halleck that Hooker reports the enemy rushing toward the river in a panic. He notes Lee publicly admitting they have been badly whipped and says he is pushing all to press the retreat to the utmost.
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Army OF Potomac
H. W. Halleck
Gen. Hooker
Dispatch from Washington on Lee's Confederate rout and losses
A Union message dated September 15 reports complete rout and demoralization of the rebel army. It claims General Lee wounded and General Gardlan killed, with Hooker capturing over a thousand prisoners and ten to Frederick. McClellan signs the report as commander.
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Potomac
Washington
Mooklan
McClellan
Cincinnati Gazette
Army OF Potomac
Gen. Halleck
Lee
Garland
Hooker
Frederick
G. B. McClellan
Noura
Irginia
Marylan
Sean
Ranjeers
Mary
Jojee
Vernon
They Reach Gauley and Fight Toward the Route
Troops reach Gauley fighting along the route as Rebels cut off other units. Gauley evacuated, stores burned, retreat to Charleston continues. Our forces shell the town and burn it leaving only two houses standing.
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Gauley
Charleston
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