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August 3, 1861 — Arrest of a Rebel Bearer of Dispatches in New York

Sunbury American, Sunbury, PA

We take the following from the New York World: —

Edward R. Ruggles, a young man, 17 years of age, is at present detained at police…


July 29, 1861 — A Statement from Col. Walrath

Evening Star, Washington, DC

Headquarters Twelfth N. Y. Volunteers, Camp of the Onondagas, Arlington, July 24, 1861. — Editor Washington Star: Sir — After my arrival from Bull Run with my regiment, I perused the dally papers…


June 24, 1861 — Harbor Defences and Coast Guard

Chicago Daily Tribune, Chicago, IL

The merchants and capitalists of New York city are moving for a local artillery battalion, to be commanded by experienced officers, and held in readiness under the pay of the State for…


May 2, 1861 — New York State Troops

The Daily Exchange, Baltimore, MD

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 they have been…