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May 7, 1861 – Lincoln’s Mercenaries
We learn through a gentleman of this city just returned from a tour in the West, that he witnessed some of the recruiting service now being conducted by the Administration…
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May 6, 1861 – Something Afoot!
Washington, Sunday Evening, May 5.
Yesterday, Gen. Scott forwarded dispatches to Gen. Butler, at Annapolis, placing the Massachusetts Sixth Regiment and other troops at his command, and giving him three days to take possession of the Relay House, at the junction of the Baltimore and Ohio and Baltimore and Washington railways, nine miles from Baltimore and thirty from Washington. Butler responded that he would hold religious services there today. The Sixth Massachusetts Regiment went up early this morning. This movement is made to co-operate with the Pennsylvania troops now advancing upon Baltimore on the other side.
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The Grayson Dare Devils
There is a universal feeling of sympathy with these gallant fellows in their mortification at not being received here. They number one hundred men, all six feet high, and unfailing…
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May 5, 1861 – Maryland Coming Around
Maryland is certainly coming around. The Secessionists yesterday made a bold push to get their Safety Committee business through the Senate; but they failed, and the Union men think it…
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May 4, 1861 – The Governor of Delaware’s Proclamation
Governor Berton, of Delaware, has issued his Proclamation in response to the President's call for troops, stating that the laws of the State do not confer upon him any power…
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May 3, 1861 – Local Matters at Richmond
Artillery Camp.—We made a visit yesterday to the Artillery Camp, on the College Grounds, near this city, and found everything in excellent order and the troops in a fine state…
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May 2, 1861 – New York State Troops
SYRACUSE, April 30. The Onondaga Regiment, consisting of ten complete companies of volunteers, is now full, and ready to respond to the Governor's orders. It is understood from Albany that…
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May 1, 1861 – Departure of the Soldiers
The heart speaks out in times like these. - The rude hand of war hath severed the nearest and dearest ties of life. Let us pray to the Almighty God…
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Another Terrific Gale in England
On Wednesday, February 20th, a furious gale swept over London and the surrounding country. In fact, it amounted to a perfect hurricane, and great was the consternation generally caused by…
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April 30, 1861 – The Shreveport Rangers
The Shreveport Rangers left our city on Sunday morning, to offer their services to the Governor. This company is composed, if we mistake not, of men, who fear nothing human,…