Civil War News
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Wednesday, 11 January 1860, page 3
NEWPORT
Col. Hodge of Newport and Silvertooth Hickman, made the decisive speeches for the triumphant ultras in the Convention. Both declared with fierce earnestness for a territorial slave code, and for a united South, with or without Northern support.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Wednesday, 23 May 1860, page 2
We learn that Messrs. Moore, Wilstach, Keys & Co of Cincinnati, have in press and will publish immediately, the biography of Abraham Lincoln, Republican candidate for the Presidency. The book will be a large duodecimo, of two or three hundred pages, illustrated with portraits and sold for twenty-five cents.
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Cincinnati Daily Press, Wednesday, 18 July 1860, page 4
Day before yesterday, while the patrons of the Johns Hill School were erecting a bell upon and repairing the house, a number our citizens, among whom was Dr. Foster, visited them, with a view of enlightening them on the subject of politics; but before reaching that place the Doctor had become so inebriated, he was ready to do any desperate deed and the result was that he soon became engaged in an encounter with Mr. Digby, a Douglas man, who beat him so severely that he is now confined to his bed.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Friday, 20 July 1860, page 3
NEWPORT
There will be a Douglas meeting held at the Court House this evening, when Hon N D Colman of Louisiana will be present and speak; and on tomorrow, Saturday evening, the friends of Breckinridge hold a meeting at Alexandria, which the Hon. J W Stevenson will speak.
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Cincinnati Daily Press, Friday, 27 July 1860, page 4
Col. Charles Murman, a soldier in the Mexican War is a candidate for Colonel of Campbell County Regiment of Militia, to be supported at the next August election.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Tuesday, 18 September 1860, page 4
The Republican pole erected in Newport, Kentucky, was cut down and burned last night by a mob of half grown Douglasites and Bell Everetts of that place. The Republicans in Newport are nearly three hundred strong, but made no resistance to the mob.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Friday, 21 September 1860, page 4
NEWPORT
At a meeting of the Republicans of this city held last evening, the following resolutions were passed on the malicious destruction of the poles they erected on two occasions. Whereas, A number of the political opponents of the Republican party have burnt, cut down and destroyed the poles lately erected by the Republicans of Newport, Kentucky, in honor of Lincoln and Hamlin, and as a sign of their devotion to said party, and as this infamous deed, which has been published by the press throughout the country, is in our opinion a disgrace to the people of Newport and has caused general dissatisfaction and contention among its peace and order loving citizens.
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Cincinnati Daily Press, Saturday, 22 September 1860, page 3
The Douglas Democracy will hold a meeting next Monday evening at the Court House. G Clay Smith and George P Buell and others will deliver addresses.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Monday, 22 October 1860, page 3
The Republican Club at Newport held a spirited meeting on Saturday night. James Elliott, Esq. of Cincinnati addressed the club at length on the measures and objects of the Republican Party and was warmly applauded. The Newport Republican Club now numbered 260 members and is constantly increasing.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Wednesday, 7 November 1860, page 2
At the election in Newport yesterday, Lincoln polled 206 votes more than were cast for Breckinridge.
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Cincinnati Daily Press, Saturday, 10 November 1860, page 4
Below we give the official vote in every
precinct in the County:
Douglas: Newport, 423; Alexandria, 168; Jamestown, 84; Cold Spring, 86; Grants
Lick, 22; Carthage, 112; Two Mile House,30; Johns Hill, 35; total, 960
Lincoln-Newport, 268; Alexandria, 0; Jamestown, 11; Cold Spring, 4; Grants Lick, 0; Two Mile House, 12; Johns Hill, 15; total; 310
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Saturday, 17 November 1860, page 3
A meeting of the friends of the Union was called at the Court House in Newport Ky. last evening. Very soon after nightfall the room was crowded to its utmost capacity and large numbers remained in the yard. The meeting was organized by the appointment of Mayor Hawkins Chairman and George R Ferron Secretary. The Committee on Resolutions consisted of the following gentlemen: T L Jones, Ira Root, Alfred Thornton, M V Guthrie, W P Craig and H H Helm.
Mayor Hawkins stated "that in our judgment the election of a Chief Magistrate in the manner prescribed by the Constitution, is not a cause for the secession of any State from the Union."
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Cincinnati Daily Press, Saturday, 5 January 1861, page 4
NEWPORT NEWS
The only sensation in our streets was the report of the storming of Fort Sumter, which created some fluttering among the blue cook ades who are looking with wistful eyes on the Newport Barracks.
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Cincinnati Daily Press, Wednesday, 16 January 1861, page 4
NEWPORT NEWS
The citizens of Newport yesterday fired 100 guns in honor of Major Anderson and the Union. It was their purpose to raise a flag on the pole in Front street, the place which they had placed their guns, but as some of the members of the Washington Artillery were in the act, Dr. J Q A Foster reached up and cut the rope, which prevented it. He swore that no United States flag should float from a pole erected in honor of Bell and Everett.
Washington-January 15-It is understood that the South Carolina agents now here demand the unconditional evacuation of Fort Sumter, with a view to avoid the shedding of blood. The Administration has not yet considered the proposition.
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Cincinnati Daily Enquirer, Thursday, 17 January 1861, page 3
The firing of the Boone Rangers in command of Captain Charley Store, of Jamestown, last week was not intended in favor of session. Captain Charley says that in case the Crittenden resolutions were passed, the firing was for the fifteen Southern States and that one was fired for the state of New York.
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Cincinnati Daily Press, Tuesday, 5 February 1861, page 4
The lovers of the Union in our city of Newport have conceived the project of raising a pole, to which they propose attaching to and running up the American flag. The pole is at the foot Monmouth street and the time to raise it this afternoon at three. It is hoped that a large crowed of genuine Union men will assemble on so important an occasion.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Wednesday, 13 February 1861, page 2
Shortly after Mr. Lincoln entered his train car in Cincinnati, a summons committee from Cincinnati, Covington and Newport Ky, consisting of both leading Republicans and Democrats was presented to him. The Mayor of Cincinnati, Ex-Mayor of Covington, Rev William Andrews of Newport.
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Cincinnati Daily Press, Thursday, 7 March 1861, page 4
Ex-President Buchanan has appointed Dr. Andrews of Newport, the successor of Dr. Foster. It is presumed that Mr. Lincoln will confirm the appointment.
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Cincinnati Daily Press, Friday, March 22, 1861, page 4
The Commercial Washington says; "It is rumored that the Secession movement, under the Knights of the Golden Circle, is spreading in California and Oregon, but it is thought the Federal troops and officers are true to the Union there."
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Presbyter, Cincinnati, Thursday, 28 March 1861, page 3
Orders have been issued to Major Anderson for the immediate evacuation of Fort Sumter. Major Anderson is directed in the regular course of service, to leave Fort Sumter the latter part of June and he is thence transferred to the Barracks, Newport, for the recruiting services of the Western Department.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Tuesday, 16 April 1861, page 1
We understand there is a nasty little clique of Secessionists in Newport Kentucky, who are chattering the black lies with which treason is excused in some of the bar rooms of the town. Better keep quiet there gentlemen. the flag of the Union will fly on all the hills on both sides of the Ohio river, now and forever.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Wednesday, 17 April 1861, page 2
A meeting was held at the Court House, yesterday afternoon, which was presided over by Col. Thomas L Jones, for the purpose of organizing a Home Guard.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Tuesday, 23 April 1861, page 5
It is rumored that Col. George B Hodge, is en route for Frankfort to urge the Governor to send a division of the State Guard to Covington and Newport. What the object can be other than to provoke a collision between the United States troops and the the State, we cannot see and we cannot believe that Col Hodge would engage in such a mission.
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Cincinnati Daily Enquirer, Friday, 26 April 1861, page 3
The employees of Swift's rolling mils had a grand time yesterday in raising their flag. Speeches were made by Major Ira Root and other, which were received with much enthusiasm by the crowd and loudly applauded. A national salute of thirty four guns were fired.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Friday, 3 May 1861, page 3
Letter from President Lincoln: "If Kentucky or citizens should seize the post of Newport, it would become his duty and he might attempt to retake it; but he contemplated no military operations that would make it necessary to move any troops over her territories, though he had the right at all times to march the US troops into and over any and every State. If Kentucky made no demonstration of force against the United States he would not molest her."
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Cincinnati Daily Enquirer, Sunday, 5 May 1861, page 3
One of the largest and most respectable meetings ever held in the city of Newport, composed of gentlemen voters of the county of Campbell and this city, was held at the Court house on Friday evening, May 3, 1861. The meeting was organized by appointing Ira Root, President and W G Morris, Secretary. The exercises were a presentation on part of the ladies, of a splendid flay to our city. Miss Maria McKenzie, presented the flay at it was raised by John P Jackson, Esq.
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Cincinnati Daily Enquirer, Saturday, 22 June 1861, page 2
The arms so long talked about for the Home Guards have at length arrived. They are here, but whence they came or how they came we are not advised; we only know that the members by paying one dollar each, can get a gun.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Tuesday, 25 June 1861, page 2
Sergeant Frank Fields, of Newport, will take command of the Groesbeck rifles for the war. They want thirty-five more men to fill up their ranks. Here is a chance you may not meet with again. This company is accepted as soon as full. J R Craig, 55 Columbia street, is recruiting.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Tuesday, 9 July 1861, page 2
Col. Thomas L Jones, Maj. Helm, late consul to Havana; Lieutenant Quartelbrum, late of the US Army in Oregon and Col. John Stevenson, of Covington, left the city yesterday to visit Virginia. they are generally believe to have gone to Clarksville Tenn. as there has been a spontaneous movement in that direction of person in this section of session proclivities.
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Cincinnati Daily Enquirer, Thursday, 11 July 1861, page 3
We are requested to announce that R T Baker, Esq. the Senatorial nominee of Campbell and Pendleton Counties for the next Legislature, will speak at the Court house on Saturday evening next.
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Cincinnati Daily Enquirer, Saturday, 3 August 1861, page 3
The Union candidates, George P Webster and Cyrus Campbell, for the Lower House and R T Baker for the Senate of the Legislature, nominated by the Newport clique, together with Colonel George Fearrons, James White and T W W DeCourcey, the Union candidates of the whole people will speak this evening at the Court house.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Saturday, 3 August 1861, page 2
Order of Parade: Taylor Guards, Newport,
Captain Jackson
First German Guards, Newport, Capt. Herman
Second German Guards, Newport, Capt. Wieman
Third German Guards, Newport, Capt. Helnselman
Union Home Guards, Newport, Capt. Artsman
Jamestown Light Guards, Capt. Herman
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Cincinnati Daily Press, Thursday, 5 September 1861, page 3
Messrs. Lair and Megibbons, of Harrison county, arrived last night and have united with Captain Desha's company. Young Mr. Hallam of Newport Ky. is also here intending to volunteer.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Tuesday, 10 September 1861, page 2
The following individual's left this city yesterday as delegates to the "Peace" Convention to be held at Frankfort today; Col. T L Jones, Judge F A Boyd, H D Helm, George R McKee, George B Hodge and A S Berry. Note: On 12 September 1861, the Union Legislature voted to go Union.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Friday, 20 September 1861, page 2
Capt. Wolfrey is recruiting at 31 York street, Newport, for the First Kentucky Regiment of Cavalry under Col. J S Jackson. Austin T Earle is also recruiting for the regiment.
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Cincinnati Daily Enquirer, Saturday, 28 September 1861, page 1
H D Helm and R Mattocks, residents of Newport, who were arrested as Secessionist and handed over by the United States Marshal of Covington to a sergeant of a military company, with instructions to take them to the Orphan Asylum Lot, were taken from the custody of the latter officer yesterday afternoon by the Sheriff and brought back to the Probate Judge.
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Cincinnati Daily Press, Thursday, 10 October 1861, page 3
For several weeks past the men stationed on Johns Hill back of the city, have observed persons creeping about in the vicinity of the earthworks but never venturing within rifle rage. Last night one of the rascals approached within twenty yards of one of the guns before he noticed. The guard was about to fire upon him, when he recognized the German gardener in the neighborhood. It has since been ascertained that the gardener was at home at the time and the man seen was endeavoring to get an opportunity to spike the guns.
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Cincinnati Daily Press, Friday, 25 October 1861, page 3
Mr. T D Edwards and Major Ira Root, of Newport, addressed a large and enthusiastic meeting in Carthage yesterday afternoon. This place has been noted as one of the strongest Secessionist towns in Campbell County. The people there are beginning to give their adhesion to the Union caused. the speeches of Messrs. Edwards and Root produced a very wholesome effect. At the conclusion of the meeting Captain Holden of Covington, succeeded in enlisting quite a number of recruits for his company, which is attached to Colonel Mundy's Regiment.
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Cincinnati Daily Press, Tuesday, 14 January 1862, page 4
Four rebel prisoners, captured in Kentucky some few days ago and brought to the Newport Barracks, this morning took their departure for Camp Chase, accompanied by a file of Uncle Sam's "boys."
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Wednesday, 22 January 1862, page 2
The high stage of water in the river has rendered some portions of the Barracks unfit for use and some changes were necessary. Yesterday prisoners were seen removed from the Barracks in irons. Lieut. Col. Jackson and two privates, arrived here yesterday, having in custody Dr. Steel, a surgeon in the rebel army, who was arrested in Lexington. He remained at the Barracks a short time and was forwarded to Camp Chase.
Page 4: The steamer Emma arrived here this morning having on board seventeen prisoners belonging to Humphrey Marshall's force. They were taken aboard at Catlettsburg and were transferred to the Newport Barracks. They will be sent to Camp Chase.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Saturday, 8 February 1862, page 2
Four rebel prisoners, taken by Col. Garfield's men, near Camp Buell, on the Big Sandy river, arrived at the Barracks yesterday. They are Marcus L Miller and Green Atkins of Morgan co Ky. William P Carter, Johnson county and Alex C Martin, Prestonburg.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Wednesday, 16 April 1862, page 2
Jacob Brandt, a private in the thirty-second Indiana Regiment, Colonel Willich, arrived at his home in Newport, yesterday, wounded very severely in the battle of Pittsburg Landing.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Thursday, 17 April 1862, page 2
Several soldiers, privates in the 15th, 16th, and 19th regiments of the regular army, arrived at the Barracks yesterday, having been wounded more or less severely in the battle of Shiloh (Pittsburg Landing).
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Monday, 21 April 1862, page 2
Lieutenant Col. John P Jackson, of the Twenty-third Kentucky regiment, Col. Mark Mundy's, has returned to Newport on a leave of absence and brings with him about $25,000 from the volunteers for their families.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Tuesday, 22 April 1862, page 2
Three rebel prisoners, Benjamin Hayden, John H Hayden and Richard W Hull, who were arrested in Owen county and detained at the Newport Barracks, have been released upon taking the oat of allegiance and giving bail. The prisoners were released by US Commissioner R A Athey of Covington.
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Cincinnati Daily Enquirer, 25 April 1862, page 2
BURYING GROUND FOR SOLDIERS-We learn that the citizens of Newport will hold a meeting at the Court house soon, for the purpose of taking into consideration the propriety of purchasing a lot in the Newport Cemetery wherein the remains of all citizens of this city killed in battle may be interred.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Saturday, 3 May 1862, page 2
Mayor Hawkins issued a warrant yesterday for the arrest of Marion Hukill, under the new law of Kentucky prohibiting the return of persons who had joined the army of the Southern Confederacy to invade the State. Hukill is now at Jamestown, whither he fled from the Federal camp for rebel prisoners at Springfield Illinois. Hukill is a desperado of the worst stripe, two or three indictments now pending against him fir cutting and stabbing in Newport.
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Cincinnati Daily Enquirer, Sunday, 4 May 1862, page 3
Major I N Cook, United States Paymaster, arrived in Newport yesterday morning from Pittsburg Landing, where he was stationed with our forces during the battle if the 6th unit, He has come to pay out the United States Regulars at the Newport Barracks. He will then visit Louisville on business connected with his department and then return to Pittsburg.
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Cincinnati Daily Enquirer, Friday, 9 May 1862, page 3
Yesterday morning, thirty Confederate prisoners were transferred from Newport Barracks to Camp Chase, Ohio. They went under charge of an escort of soldiers from the garrison.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Monday, 12 May 1862, page 2
The gallant Col. P B Hawkins, of the 11th Kentucky, is now on a visit to his brother, Hon. E W Hawkins, Mayor of this city.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Saturday, 24 May 1862, page 1
We learned from the Confederate officers that George P Hodge, of Newport Ky. is Major of a Tennessee cavalry regiment now near Corinth.
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Cincinnati Daily Enquirer, Wednesday, 28 May 1862, page 2
Thomas Van Fleet, a member of Company G, Second Kentucky Regiment, who was taken prisoner with Columbus Woodard and held at Ganks Va. last summer and recently returned from the counties of Dixie, has returned to his home in Newport.
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Cincinnati Daily Enquirer, Sunday, 15 June 1862, page 2
Captain Spear, of Company D, Twenty-third Kentucky Regiment of Volunteers, has arrived at his home in this city, direct from the headquarters of the Twenty-third at Pulaski Tenn. In consequence of bad health, the Captain has been compelled to resign his office.
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Cincinnati Daily Enquirer, Thursday, 19 June 1862, page 3
Sergeant Callahan of the Newport Barracks, started for Camp Chase yesterday, having in charge Squire Jesse Yelton, of Grants Lick, who was arrested on Tuesday by Provost Marshal H C Gassaway.
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Cincinnati Daily Enquirer, Friday, 20 June 1862, page 3
Yesterday afternoon about two o'clock, Dr. John Orr of Alexandria came into Newport and was immediately arrested by Provost Marshal Henry C Gassaway and lodged in the Newport Barracks. Dr. Orr is charged with being a session sympathizer.
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Cincinnati Daily Enquirer, Friday, 27 June 1862, page 3
It is stated that Provost Marshal Gassaway of Campbell County (as well as the various other Marshals throughout the State) has received orders from General Boyle to fit up a suitable building in Newport, in which to confine any female Secessionists whom he may find it necessary to arrest.
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Cincinnati Daily Enquirer, Thursday, 3 July 1862, page 3
Mr. Manning, carpenter of the gunboat, Mound City, who was terribly scalded by the explosion of the boiler of that boat while engaging a rebel battery at St Charles, Ark. on the White River, recently reached his home in Newport. Mr. Manning, though severely injured is in a fair way of recovery.
Mr. Robert Maddox, who was arrested on Tuesday by the Provost Marshal, on the charge of aiding the rebellion was yesterday sent in irons to the military prison at Louisville.
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Cincinnati Daily Enquirer, Friday, 4 July 1862, page 3
Mr. William Garrison will leave Newport on Monday next for the Twenty-third Kentucky Regiment. Any letters for that command left at George A Jones' store, 61 Monmouth street, previous to that time will be delivered.
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Cincinnati Daily Enquirer, Tuesday, 5 July 1862, page 3
Henry Zeltner was arrested yesterday afternoon by the Provost Marshal and conveyed to Newport Barracks for safe keeping. He will probably be sent to Camp Chase.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Monday, 21 July 1862, page 2
J R Hallam, H D Helm and a number of other Newport rebels recently arrested by the Provost Marshal have been sent to Camp Chase, Ohio.
We learn that a young man named Frank Gardner of Newport, who went to Lexington with one of the Covington companies, was shot on Thursday by order of the Provost Marshal of Lexington for disobedience of orders. Another young man from Newport, named McGee, is in the guard house on a pretty serious charge.
We are informed that A D Smalley, a well known rebel of Newport has left for parts unknown, within the past two days. He has doubtless joined Morgan's guerrillas. He kept a livery stable on York street. All of his horses have been taken charge of by the military authorities.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Monday, 21 July 1862, page 2
Yesterday afternoon, Provost Marshal H C Gassaway arrested Col. T L Jones, a prominent Newport citizen, and lodged him in the Newport Barracks. Several others were arrested and after taking the oath were released from custody.
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Cincinnati Daily Enquirer, Tuesday, 22 July 1862, page 3
The scouts of Provost Marshal Gassaway arrested the following persons yesterday in the southern part of Campbell County and brought them to the Newport Barracks; James W Shanks, Andrew C Spahr, Joseph Spahr, Wilson Rivers, Enos Demoss, A D Furniss, James Schkester, Frank Evans, Jacob Gilbert, Rev Enos E Freber, Patrick Walsh, James Digby, John Lightfoot, George Lightfoot and John Wilson. The latter is a wounded soldier, supposed to be from Morgan's guerrillas. Farales is a gunsmith. In his possession were forty-seven rifles, two shot guns, ten shot poaches, four p--- and six powder horns, all of which were taken charge by the scouts.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Wednesday, 23 July 1862, page 2
Thomas L Jones and thirty-seven other Newport and Campbell county rebels, were forwarded to Camp Chase, Ohio, yesterday under a strong guard. An elegant carriage was in waiting at the Barracks to convey Col. Jones to the Little Miami depot in Cincinnati.
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Cincinnati Daily Enquirer, Saturday, 26 July 1862, page 3
The Cincinnati Times, of Thursday in its Newport Ky. local column says; "James Miles was arrested for betraying the secrets of the U C to Secessionists." Miles was confined in the Barracks preparatory to being forwarded to Camp Chase.
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Cincinnati Daily Enquirer, Saturday, 26 July 1862, page 3
The citizens of Johns Hill back of Newport, were yesterday furnished with fifty muskets by Assistant Provost Marshal J T Maphet.
We are pleased to learn that Lieutenant William Sanders, who it will be remembered was wounded in the fight at Cynthiana is rapidly recovering.
John Ware and James Miles, who were arrested and lodged in the Newport Barracks on the charge of treason, were yesterday released on taking the oath. The former was also required to give bail in the sum of $2000 for his future good behavior.
The following persons were arrested in the upper end of the county yesterday and conveyed to the Newport Barracks. John Dye, James Dye, John L Ware, Jacob Craft and John Ware sen. They will probably be sent to the military prison at Louisville as we understand that Camp Chase is already crowded to it utmost capactiy with political prisoners.
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Cincinnati Daily Enquirer, Tuesday, 29 July 1862, page 3
Lewis Stearns of Campbell, and Thomas Evans of Boone County, have been arrested by the Provost Marshal and lodged in the Newport Barracks since our last report. The following prisoners were released yesterday; John Dye, on taking the oath and giving bonds of $2000, Henry Caldwell, oath and bonds of $5000.
The following prisoners are now confined in the Barracks awaiting transportation to the Louisville Military Prison. W Lightfoot, J Lightfoot, --- Caldwell, C Barnes, F Barnes, M David, William Coyne, James Dye, Jacob Craft, R D Hayman, Lewis Stearns and Thomas Evans.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Friday, 1 August 1862, page 2
James Glandon and John Mays were arrested for treason last night by order of the Provost Marshal and sent to the Newport Barracks.
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Cincinnati Daily Enquirer, Sunday, 3 August 1862, page 3
G W Carmack was arrested at Twelve Mile yesterday, by order of the Provost Marshal, on a charge of treason and lodged in the Newport Barracks.
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Cincinnati Daily Enquirer, Tuesday, 5 August 1862, page 3
The following political prisoners have been released from the Barracks within the past two days: William Reeves of Pendleton County, upon giving bonds in the sum of $1000; F W Newell of Campbell, oath; Mathias Davis of Campbell, oath and $1000 bail. Rev Mr. Shively of Cynthiana, oath and $1000 bail.
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Cincinnati Daily Enquirer, Wednesday, 6 August 1862, page 2
Christopher Stanly and Samuel Raridan, citizens of the Southern part of Campbell County, were arrested yesterday and lodged in the Newport Barracks. The latter is a nephew of the newly elected Sheriff.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Thursday, 7 August 1862, page 3
Edward Southgate, a young blood of Newport, who went South a few months ago in search of his "rights" passed through Covington on Tuesday, in company with a number of others of the same stripe, bound Northward. It is presumed he and his comrades have got their "rights."
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Tuesday, 19 August 1862, page 3
A rebel named Thomas Dixon was arrested yesterday and lodged in the Newport Barracks on the charge of treason. He is a resident of Campbell County.
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Cincinnati Daily Enquirer, Wednesday, 20 August 1862, page 3
Mr. F Neigman of Campbell County, returned to Newport yesterday and surrendered himself to the military authorities. He was required to take the oath and give bail in the sum of $2000 for his future good behavior.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Thursday, 21 August 1862, page 3
A rebel named James Gilham, residing in the Upper end of Campbell county, was arrested yesterday by order of the Provost Marshal and confined in the Newport Barracks.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Wednesday, 27 August 1862, page 2
A Campbell county rebel, named John P Jackson, who was sent to Camp Chase, Ohio a few weeks ago, has been released and returned home yesterday. Lieut. Frank Schiefer of the 6th Ohio Regiment, who was captured by the rebels in Western Virginia, about thirteen months ago, reached his home in Newport yesterday. Lieutenant S has borne his long confinement well. He will rejoin his regiment in a few days.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Wednesday 10 September 1862, page 3
James L Berry, recently arrested and sent to Camp Chase has been released and arrived home yesterday.
A letter dated Sep 8th, received in Newport by
Mr. H S Spillman, Deputy Sheriff of Newport says:
"We started from Demossville this morning. We went to the old State road as far
as Grants Lick. We then took the road to Griffins Ford and were halted by
twenty-four of the hardest looking devils I have ever seen. They surrounded us
and asked what we were doing. I replied I had come to see if they were coming.
They ordered me to dismount but I did not obey. A person endeavored to obtain
our release and finally succeeded. They said their forces were at Williamstown.
They had to do some awful lying to get released. They would give us no
information as to their intended movements."
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Thursday, 11 September 1962, page 3
The notorius Oliver W Root was arrested yesterday for the second time, and lodged in the Newport Barracks. Captains M J King and C Grieve were also arrested and placed in confinement by order of Col. J V Guthrie. These parties are charged with mutinous conduct among the Home Guards.
The building of J M Caldwell on York street, between Bellevue and Madison, has been leased by the Government as a military hospital.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Friday, 12 September 1862, page 3
Oliver W Root, Captain M J King and C Grove, arrested on Wednesday for mutinous conduct, were discharged from custody.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Saturday, 20 September 1862, page 3
Quite a serious accident occurred to Lieutenant J F Herbert, of Shaler's Battery, on Thursday. While in one of the Government Stables in Covington, his horse became unmanageable and threw him with great violence to the ground, bruising him quite severely and fracturing a small bone in his left hand.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Wednesday, 1 October 1862, page 3
Robert Heman, a citizen of Newport, was arrested yesterday on the charge of attempting to induce soldiers to desert. He will probably be sent to Camp Chase.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Thursday, 16 October 1862, page 3
Mr. John Keene, of Newport, returned from a visit to his son in Gen. Buell's army, bringing several hundred letters from members of the 23d Kentucky and 6th Ohio to their friends in Newport, Cincinnati and vicinity.
A J Galbraith of Campbell County, has been released from Camp Chase upon taking the oath of allegiance. He returned home yesterday. Mr. Francis Helm, who was released on parole about a week ago, also returned home yesterday.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Thursday, 23 October 1862, page 3
Among the wagons burned by John Morgan near Bardstown Ky. a few days ago, were two belonging to Capt. William Air of Newport, containing sutler's stores for the 23d Kentucky Regiment. The goods were valued at about sixteen hundred dollars.
Frank Helm, son of Hub Helm, George Washington, Ben Bigstaff and other Newport rebels, were with John Morgan at Cox's Creek, near Bardstown, Ky. a few days ago, when a Federal wagon was captured and burned by the rebel chieftain.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Thursday, 6 November 1862, page 3
The pontoon bridge over the Licking River, just below the wire suspension bridge was removed yesterday. The officers of the law are on the alert to capture any goods of a contraband character which parties may attempt to smuggle southward through Newport. Every road leading out of the city is closely guarded by soldiers.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Saturday, 20 December 1862, page 4
Shortly after the war broke out, Peregrine Phillips, a former resident of Newport, made his way south and enlisted in the rebel army. He was in Humphrey Marshall's division until sickness rendered him unfit for service, when he was detailed to perform hospital duty in one of the Abingdon Va. hospitals. In this capacity he remained for nearly a year when he succeeded in getting an honorable discharge from the Confederate army and yesterday reached home. He straightway made himself known to Colonel Burbank, who required him to take the oath of allegiance to the United States Government and give bonds in the sum of $1000 for his future good behavior.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Wednesday, 24 December 1862, page 4
George Washington and John Crawford, two returned rebel soldiers, who left Newport shortly after the outbreak of the war and joined the ranks of the enemy, were arrested in this city, yesterday, by order of Col. Sipes. They have been in Newport several days and kept themselves very quiet but one of the twain having a strong desire to imbibe went into a saloon where he was recognized. We understand the parties claim to be deserters.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Wednesday, 11 February 1863, page 4
The Grand Jury in Newport reported indictments yesterday against James Caldwell and John Shannon for treason.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Thursday, 12 February 1863, page 3
Colonel T L Jones, of Newport and Thomas L Bevins of Campbell County have been released from Camp Chase and returned to their homes. The Grand Jury of Newport reported an indictment against Mary Dye, for displaying a secession flag.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Tuesday, 17 March 1863, page 4
Four rebel officers, Jim Caldwell, Mat Carey, Jeff McGraw and Tom Dawson, came into the upper portion of Campbell County last week, bringing several hundred letters from Dixie, and after remaining three days, departed with about the same number of missives as well as fifty well mounted recruits.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Saturday, 11 April 1863, page 2
Newport was honored (?) a few nights ago with a visit from George B Hodge, who, represents this district in the Richmond Congress. His sojourn in our mist was brief: none but his most intimate friends getting a glimpse of him.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Monday, 25 Monday 1863, page 2
John Hastings, who shot and killed a deserter named Henry Hodges in the upper part of Campbell County, a short time ago, has been tried by Court marital in Cincinnati and acquitted.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Thursday, 22 October 1863, page 3
General G R Paul and staff arrived from Washington a few days ago. the General will remain in Newport, Kentucky until he recovers from his wound received at Gettysburg.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Thursday, 3 December 1863, page 2
James W Tribby, a member of the 84th Indiana, who has deserted from his regiment four times, enlisted in the regular service, at the Newport Barracks a few days ago. He was identified yesterday and placed under arrest.
Sergeants Jacob Netz and John Crockett of the 15th Kentucky have been detailed from their regiment near Chattanooga to raise recruits in Campbell and Kenton Counties. The latter will recruit in Campbell and the former in Kenton.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Saturday, 2 January 1864, page 3
WANTED-Musicians for the Band of the 13th US Infantry. Clarinet and Brass instrument performers required. Pay for $17 to $34 per month with rations and clothing. Apply to Fred DeCourcy, Adjutant 13th Infantry USA at Headquarters, Newport Barracks.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Tuesday, 26 January 1864, page 2
William Robinson, formerly a Lieutenant in the old regular army of the United States, but who has been a Colonel in the rebel service for more than two years past, has availed himself of President Lincoln's Amnesty Proclamation and returned home. Lieutenant Robinson was stationed at the Newport Barracks when the war commenced. His is the son in law of Major McRee.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Tuesday, 1 March 1864, page 1
John W Jackson, of Harrison County, Kentucky, who has served about two years in the rebel army, come to Newport yesterday and surrendered himself to the Provost Marshall. He is desirous of taking the amnesty oath.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Wednesday, 6 April 1864, page 2
Hereafter the headquarters of Captain J T Maphet Deputy Provost Marshal of Campbell County will be at Alexandria.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Thursday, 21 April 1864, page 2
Henry B Daniels of Campbell County, has returned from the rebel army. He deserted at Abingdon Va. where General Heath has 8000 troops, cavalry and infantry. George B Hodge, of Newport, who is a Colonel in the rebel service, commands a brigade of cavalry under Heath, and Daniels heard him express a determination to invade Eastern Kentucky early in the summer.
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Cincinnati Daily Enquirer, Friday, 29 April 1864, page 2
John T Furnish, a citizen of Campbell County, who had just returned from the Confederate Army, was arrested at Alexandria on Wednesday by Provost Marshal Maphet and one of his deputies. While preparations were being made to bring the prisoner to Newport, he made his escape, and has not yet been retaken. His father, Alfred Furnish was arrested on the charge of aiding in the escape.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Thursday, 12 May 1864, page 1
Clubs are being formed by some of our citizens for the purpose of raising funds to release them from the draft. Provost Marshall Berry announces that the draft for Campbell County will be made at his headquarters in Covington, on Thursday, May 10, commencing at seven am.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Friday, 20 May 1864, page 3
The draft for Campbell County took place in Covington yesterday. 3,200 names were placed in the wheel from which 617 were drawn.
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Cincinnati Daily Enquirer, Thursday, 26 May 1864, page 3
At a large meeting of the citizens of Newport held at Turner's Hall on Tuesday night, a committee was appointed to proceed to Washington City and consult with the Provost Marshal General for the purpose of having Campbell County credited with 542 men furnished by her to the gunboat service and Ohio and Indiana regiments.
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Cincinnati Daily Enquirer, Tuesday, 31 May 1864, page 2
The following drafted men from Campbell County have paid the commutation fee and have been exempted. H D Helm, Lewis D Woods, James T Berry, William Air, John Gubser, Daniel Armscost, Peter Daniels, John P Jackson, James Morris, John A Beagle, Richard Robertson, Patrick Kennedy, Frank Stela, M V Daily, Joshua Boggs, Thomas Holmes, C J Bassett.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Saturday, 11 June 1864, page 2
To all whom it may concern I make the following statement: This morning learning that rebels were within fifteen or twenty miles of Covington, I deemed it necessary to call out all the militia of Covington, Newport and vicinity. I ordered Cols. Jones and Todd to arm the militia and place them in the forts around Covington. I did this as a military necessity and not at nay suggestion of Colonels Jones or Todd. Signed E H Hobson, Brigadier-General
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Cincinnati Daily Enquirer, Monday, 4 July 1864, page 3
Mr. John P Jackson of Newport was arrested on Friday evening by order of the military authorities on the charge of abusing Federal soldiers. He will undergo an examination before Colonel Ball, Post Commandant of Covington on Tuesday morning.
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Cincinnati Daily Enquirer, Tuesday, 12 July 1864, page 3
We stated a few days ago that John Fennell, of Newport had been arrested as a deserter having failed to report for duty after being drafted. It seems that Mr. F was absent from home at the time of the draft. When he returned he was notified to appear at the Provost Marshal's office in Covington which he did. Upon explanation whey he had not reported he was allowed to commute.
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Cincinnati Daily Enquirer, Saturday, 23 July 1864, page 3
We learn from a "reliable gentleman" that a raid is contemplated upon the good people of Newport and Covington, we therefore warm the inhabitants of our sister cities to be upon their guard as the force will be brought against them will be of a formidable character. Captain Dan Castello and his famous troupe of horse are upon them.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Sunday, 24 July 1864, page 2
The 3d regiment, one company of which was raised in Campbell County, has re-enlisted for three years. Lieutenant E H Morin, of Company C, is now at his home in Newport, on furlough and during his brief stay here will endeavor to add a few men to his command.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Friday, 29 July 1864, page 2
William Andrews, Postmaster of Newport and one of his clerks, were drafted on Wednesday.
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Cincinnati Daily Enquirer, Friday, 29 July 1864, page 4
Captain George Houple and Captain Frank Davidson were drafted yesterday morning in Newport.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Friday, 5 August 1864, page 2
A man named Brimstone was arrested in Newport on Monday night on the charge of discouraging Negro enlistments. He was lodged in the military prison in Covington.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Monday, 22 August 1864, page 2
Two fine horses were stolen from the farm of Mr. I T Hayman of Campbell County last week by guerrillas. They also took one horse from Edward P Ball, residing near California.
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