22769. State Bank (Milwaukee, WI)

Bank Information

Episode Type: Suspension → Reopening
Bank Type: state
Start Date: June 24, 1861
Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin (43.039, -87.906)

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Model: gpt-5-mini
Short Digest: 177c278c

Response Measures

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Description

Newspaper accounts describe a mob attack/riot on June 24, 1861 that destroyed furniture and papers and left the State Bank unable to transact business. Banks suspended normal operations (some paying checks only); later reports describe efforts to restore confidence and reopen. No receiver or permanent closure is mentioned.

Events (2)

1. June 24, 1861 Other

Newspaper Excerpt: The mob then broke down the doors and soon stripped the room of everything, throwing the furniture and books into the street. The State Bank, on the opposite corner, ... were then attacked and served in like manner.
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2. June 24, 1861 Suspension

Cause: Local Banks
Cause Details: Riot and public outrage provoked by bankers' action in refusing/cancelling circulation of many Wisconsin banks' notes; loss of papers and damage left the bank unable to transact business.
Newspaper Excerpt: To day, business at the banks was almost totally suspended. Two of the largest banking houses, the State Bank and Mitchell's, were not in a position to transact any business, owing to the destruction of papers and damages sustained at the hands of the mob yesterday.
Source: newspapers

Newspaper Articles (14)

1. June 25, 1861 The New York Herald New York, NY

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FEARFUL RIOT IN MILWAUKIE The Banking Houses of the City blacked by a Hob- The Troope Ordered Out-The Med Fired On and Dispersed Several Persons Wounded, to us, my MAWAUKES, June 24, 1861. The feelings against the banks, which have been grow ing for some days, cuiminated this morning in so attack on them by the mob. Mitchell's Bank was dres strack ed, and all its furniture destroyed. Mr. Mitchell, with several clerks, were inside the building as the time of the attack, one of whom was taken out insentible. The mob aftermards attacked the State Bank of Mil waukee, the Juneau Bank and Martin's broker's office. The damage done to these was very great. The Montgomery Guards, Captain O'Ranke were called out by the Mayor, but after arriving on the ground refused to act. The Zouavee were then called out, and fired on the mob with buckshot Fears are entertained that there will be bad work this afternoon. ADDITIONAL PARTICULAR AUREE, June 24,1861. The riot to day caused a greater loss of property than was at first supposed. The attack to ascertained to have been a regularly organized one throughout. Yesterday meetings were held in the upper part of the city, and about ten o'clock this forenoon the rioters marched from the Sixth and Ninth wards through East Main street to the Mitchell Bank, attacking it with stones and bricks, soon riddling the windows completely. The clerks barricaded the doors in order to gain time to secure the valuables, which they did in a great measure. The mob then broke down the doors, and soon stripped the room of everything, throwing the far niture] and books into the street. The State Bank, on the opposite corner, and J. B. Martin's office, were then attacked, and served in like manner. The Bank of Milwaukee was also stoned, but suffered little damage; Alles & McGeorge's real estate office was gutted, and the books, valued at $6,000, destroyed. The Janean Bank was also an object of their wrath, but they were contented with breaking the windows. The Mayor and police were promptly on the ground, but were utterly powerless. The Montgamery Guard, a company of forty men, were ordered out, Bus declined to do anything for fear of be ing overpowered. The Zouaves were then ordered out, and charged on the mob, which immediately broke and run. The streets were soon cleared, and a guard was stationed at the street corners and squad at each bank. About fifty rioters were arrested and conveyed to jail, under strong guard of Zouaves and Home Guard. This evening the mob are in force in the Second and Sixth wards, where infammatory speeches are being made. They have one cannon, and threaten to attack the jail to-night unless their friends are released. The Governor has declared martial law, and telegraphed to Racine and Madison for State troope, who will arrive to-night. As far as can be ascertained, the following are injured: Alex. Mitchell, elightly. C.H. Lacking, Jr., paying teller in Mitchell's Bank, badly bruised, Judge Starkweather, trampled on; badly hurt. Mayor Brown, knocked down by stone; slightly hurt. Mr. Hayden, bookkeeper of State Bank, considerably hurt. One rioter was badly out in the shoulder, and another had his hand cut off. One was wounded in the leg by a thrust with a bayonet. The riot was caused by the action of the bankers on Saturday, in throwing out the circulating notes of La large number of the banks of the State. IMPORTANT FROM WASHINGTON AND THE WEST. OUR BALTIMORE CORRESPONDENCE. BALTIMORE, June 24, 1861. Explanation of General Scott's Advance to Ball's Cross Roads, Movements of General McCleHand-Results of This Western Tour-Movements of the Rebels in Western Virginia-General Wise Begins to Carry Out his Programme, &c. I have just returned from Ball's Cross Roads and Fall's Church. A personal reconncissance in company with highly intelligent and polite Lieutenant of Engineers, has enabled me to comprehend and to admire the wisdom of the recent disposition of the Union troops southwest of Washington, made by General Scott. Truly a head like his is worth more than an army of 100,000 men. I have not the slightest doubt now of the absolute safety of the capital. Nay more. If the plans of General Scott are faithfully carried out, and not interfered with by officious civilians, will venture to assert that the vast army of the rebels will retire step by step, like the ebbing tide until, before the 20th of July, the Stars and Stripes will float over the Capitol at Richmond; and all this will be done by the force of intellect, and without great effusion of blood on either side. The rebel chiefs desire to attack Washington. Were it not for the carnage that would ensue, there is nothing General Scott would so much desire. He has now 45,000 men at his command, and with this force and the defences that have been erected on and near Arlington Heighte, Washington is impregnable. The recent movement forward to Ball's Cross Roads and Fall's Church was not the advance of & direct movement on Manassas, but simply one or two of the deliberate steps by which General Scott is advancing on Richmond. The immense number of troops now at the com. mand of General Scott (has enabled him to take these other steps, and at the same time to move forward bodies to support those who have thus advanced. The full dress parades of the regiments at Washington and on the right bank of the Potomac yesterday were superb. Think of 45,000 men, all in the highest state of discipline and efficiency, nerved by the noblest motives, animated by the presence of our beloved and venerated If in Cheif, and in full view of the enemy. Commander that is not enough to infuse ardor into men, what is? M'CLELLAND. GBN MOVEMENTS OF full are of McClelland The movements of Major General find to their cost as the rebels will good Grafton significance, instant he arrived at Cairo, having left the 13th bis noble proclamation to the a few days after issuing miliAfter arranging the details of that point people Virginia with Gen. Prentise (which tary operations at refer offensively towards More very making spirited were underst od not to address to the troops, phis), and attended ball given in honor, Gen. McCelland At that city ha heid Calro on the 14th for St. Louis. was left with Gen Lyon (who, by the way, a long conference States Army when Gen. McClet. (a regard a captain in the United to the campaign in land held the same rank), I have positive regard to this conference, Missouri. was held after Gen citelland connected authority for paying it with the recent had investigated the facts and that while that plorable acepes in that State and city, Gen. Lpon had cause holding and approving all to censure and condemn done, ue found great State, between whom and bitter the German soldiery of the animosity exists, and the native population a at another at one time and stapidity where arrogance those bloody beyond all doubt. been the CAUSE proceeded bad, General McCleliand collisions From S. LOUIS the government for to Rock Island, the gite exlected by buildings, erection the of the new arsenal and armory

2. June 25, 1861 Cleveland Morning Leader Cleveland, OH

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THE MILWAUKEE EIOT. MILWAUKEE, June 24. The riot, to-day, caused & greater loss of property than at first supposed. The attack has been ascertained to have been a regularly organized thing. Throughout yesterday meetings were held in the upper wards of the city, and about 10 o'clock this forenoon the riotors marched from the sixth and ninth wards through East Water street to Mitchel's Bauk, attacking it with stones and bricks, soon riddling the windows completely. The clerks barricaded the doors in order to gain time to secure valuables, which they did in a great measure. The mob then broke down the doors and soon stripped the room of everything, throwing the furniture and books into the street. The State bank, on the opposite corner, and J. B. Maston's office, were then attacked and served in like manner. The Bank of Wilwaukee was also stoned, butalittle damage was done. Allas & McGregor's real estate office was competely gutted, and books valned at $6,000 was destroyed. The Juneau Bank was also an object of their wrath, but were contented with breaking the windows. The Mayor and police wete promptly on the ground, but were utterly powerless. One company of forty men were called out, but declined to do anything from fears that they would be overpowered. The Zouaves were hen ordered out, and charged on the mob, which immediately broke and run. The streets weresoon cleared and guards stationed at the corners and squads at each bank. About 50 rioters were arrested and confined in jail under the strong guard of the Zouaves and Home Guard. This evening the mob are in force in the Second aud Sixth Wards, where inflammatory speeches are being made. They have one of cannon and threaten to attack the jail tonight, unless their friends are released. to The Governor has declared martial law, aand telegraphed to Racine and Madison for eState troops, which will arrive to-night. As far as ascertained the following were ed infured: Alex. Mitchell, slightly; C. H. Larte, kin, paying teller in Mitchell's Bank, radly he bruised; Judge Starkweatter, trampled on, ps badly hurt; Mayor Brown, knocked down with & stone, slightly hurt; Mr. Haydon, he bookkeeper et State Bank, considerably hurt; done rioter was badly cut on the shoulder, and another had his hand cut off, and one was wounded in the leg by a thrust of bayonet. The riot was caused by the action of the bankers on Saturday in throwing out circulating notes of a large number of banks in this State. at,

3. June 25, 1861 The Daily Green Mountain Freeman Montpelier, VT

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GREEN MOUNTAIN FREEMAN, JUNE 25, 1861. # Riot in Milwaukee. Milwaukee, June 24. The feeling against the Banks which has been growing for some days, culminated this morning in an attack on them by the mob. The attack is ascertained to have been a reg-ularly organized one throughout. Yesterday meetings were held in the upper part of the city, and about ten this forenoon the rioters marched from the 6th and 9th Wards, through East Water street to the Mitchell Bank, attacking it with stones and bricks, soon riddling the windows completely. The clerks barred the doors, in order to gain time to secure valuables, which they did in a great measure. The mob then broke down the doors and soon stripped the room of everything, throwing the furniture and books into the streets. The State Bank, on the opposite corner, and J. B. Martin's office were then attacked, and served in like manner. The Bank of Milwaukee was also stoned, but suffered little damage. Allen & McGeorge's real estate office was com-pletely gutted, and the books, valued at $6,000, destroyed. The Juneau bank was also an object of their wrath, but they were contented with breaking the windows. The Mayor and Police were promptly on the ground but were utterly powerless. The Montgomery guards, a company of 40 men, were ordered cut, but declined for fear of being overpowered. The Zouaves were then ordered out, charged on the mob, and fired on them with buck-shot, when they immediately broke and run. The streets were soon cleared and 50 rioters were arrested and confined in jail under a strong guard of Zouaves and home guards. This evening the mob are in force in the 2nd and 6th wards, where inflammatory speeches are being made. They have one cannon, and threaten to attack the jail to-night unless their friends are released. The Governor has declared martial law, and has telegraphed to Racine and Madison for State troops, who will artive to-night. The riot was caused by the action of the Bankers Saturday, in throwing out the circulating notes in large numbers of the banks of the State. # Vermont Teachers' Association. The Eleventh Annual Meeting of the Vermont State Teachers' Association will be held at Middlebury, August 19th and 20th. In order to accommodate those who desire to attend also the meeting of the "American Institute of Instruction," or Brattleboro', in the same week, the meeting will commence on Monday, Aug. 19th, at 2 o'clock. P. M., and close on Tuesday evening, August 20th. On Monday afternoon, an addresss on "Music in Common Schools" will be delivered by Professor C. H. Clarke, of St. Albans; to be followed by a discussion. Monday evening, an Address on "The best mode of teaching Arithmetic," by Judah Dana, Principal of the High School at Windsor. Tuesday Forenoon, Address on "Moral Culture in Common Schools," by Rev. Wm Sewell, of Lunenburg. Tuesday Afternoon, Address by Prof. M. H. Buckham, of the University of Vermont on "Obedience." Tuesday Evening, Address by Hiram Orcutt, Esq., of Brattleboro. S. W. BOARDMAN, N. G. CLARK, C. B SMITH, } Executive Committee. Papers friendly to the cause are requested to copy. June 15, 1861. News by Mail. Kansas City, Mo., June 24. A horrible disaster occurred at Wyandotte (Kansas) yesterday, by the falling in of two buildings, and a part of a third, burying all the inmates, some forty persons. The buildings were four stories high and situated on the level. They had previously been used as an armory for the 1st Regiment Kansas Volunteers. Yesterday Capt. Haynes, with a company of forty men, entered the building for the purpose of drilling, preparatory to being received into the United States service, when the outer wall of the building suddenly gave way, plunging the whole company beneath the mass of ruins. # BY TELEGRAPH ## TO THE FREEMAN ### FROM OUR MORNING EDITION NEW YORK, June 24. A special dispatch to the Freeman says the release of Ross Winans and the appointment of Emory to an office in the army is confirmed by Gen. Scott. All the troops now arriving here from the West are sent into camp outside the city. A dispatch to the Commercial Advertiser says Steamer Glencove was burned by the rebels, carrying troops from Fortrress Monroe to Baltimore to the Norfolk in a row boat, and the troops have quietly retired. The Steamer Huntville, with the frigates Wyandott, Mohawk and the Harriet Lane, are off Fort Pickens, On the 20th, a boat from the frigate Niagara cut out a schooner from under the guns of Fort Castor, and brought her as a prize. 2000 of Gen. Bragg's army at Pensacola are being starved out. He has only about 6000 troops at Fort Pickens with. The attack is postponed. # 4 O'CLOCK EDITION ## 300,000 available Troops. ### Arrival of the Harriet Lane. Pirates and Privateers. ### More Kentucky Troops for the Union !

4. June 25, 1861 Daily Ohio Statesman Columbus, OH

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SECOND DISPATCH. MILWAUKEE, June 24. The riot to-day caused a greater loss of prop erty than was at first supposed. The attack, it has been ascertained, was a regularly organized thing. Throughout yesterday, meetings were held in the upper wards of the city. About 10 o'clock this forenoon the rioters marched from the Sixth and Ninth Ward, through East Wa. ter street, to Mitchell's Bank, attacking it with stones and bricks, and soon riddling the windows completely. The clerks barrioaded the doors in order to gain time to secure the valuables, which they did in a great measure. The mob then broke down the doors, and soon stripped the room of everything, throwing the furniture and books into the street The State Bank on the opposite corner and B. Martin's office were then attacked and served in a like manner. The Bank of Milwaukee was also stoned, but little damage was done. Allis & McGregor's Real Estate Office was completely gutted, and books valued at $6,000 destroyed. The Junian Bank was also the object of their wrath, but they were content with breaking the windows. The Mayor and police were promptly on the ground, but utterly powerless. One company of 40 men, the Montgomery Guards, were ordered out, but declined to do anything. for fear they would be overpowered. The Zouaves were then ordered out, and charg ed on the mob, which immediately broke and run, and the street was soon cleared, and guards stationed at the corners and a equad at each bank About filty rioters were uprested and confined in jail, under a strong guard of Zinaves and Home Guards. This evening the mob are in force in the 2d and 6th Wards, where inflammatory speeches are being made They have one cannon and threaten to attack the jail to-night, unless their friends are released. The Governer has declared martial law. and telegraphed to Racine and Madison for State troops, who will arrive to-night. Is is thus far ascertained that the following persons were injured: Ab. Mitchell, elightly C. H Larken, Je. Paying Teller in Mitchell's Bank, badly bruised; Judge Starkweather, trampled on and badly hurry layor Brown, knocked down with a stone and slightly hurt; Mr Hoydon, Book keeper in the State Bank, considerably bure One rioter badly cut on the shoulder, another

5. June 25, 1861 Chicago Daily Tribune Chicago, IL

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he Millwaukee Riot. [Special Dispatch to the Chicago Tribune.1 MILWAUKEE, June 21-3P. M. The affair of to-day, so far as the loss of property and the mob epirit. are concerned, was much more serious than at first apprehended. It seems that the attack on the banks was a premeditated and regularly organized thing, meetings having been held in the upper wards of the city yesterday afternoon and evening, and the rioters coming on the ground in full force, escorted by a band of music. They attacked Mitchell's Bank first, with stones and bricks, soon riddling the windows completely. A number of counters inside were somewhat injured before they got out. The clerks barricaded the door in order to gain time to secure the property in the vault, which they did in a great measure. The mob then broke down the outside door and soon stripped the room of everything. They seized the furniture and what books and papers were left, and threw them into the street, and when they could no longer do any injury they retired. The State Bank on the opposite corner was then attacked and served in a like manner. This was followed by an assault on the broker's office of J. B. Martin, which fared worst of all. The bank of Milwaukee was stoned and windows were shattered; but the mob did not get entrance. The broker's office of F. C. Bellinger was somewhat mutilated, but no great damage done. The real estate and loan office of Allis & McGregor was completely gutted, and the books were destroyed, valued at five thousand dollars. After this Id was done the Tandals eooly collected the be e effects, piled them up in the street and set th fire to them. They then made a move for the Juneati Bank, on the next corner above, but their wrath having been greatly appeased, they contented themselves with throwing a few stones. During all this time the Mayor and police were atterly powerless, although one hundred resolute men would have protected every thing. The Montgomery Guard were ordered out, but came on the ground only forty strong, when their captain declined 1st fito do anything, fearing he would be everpow ny ered. When the mob first commenced, word he was sent for Capt. Hibbard's Zouaves, who to were at the armory, packing up for Madison 00 be but they had no ammunition, and a full hour inwas spent before they were, ready; but when he they filed into East Water Street with their spa rellying cheer, and charged en the crowd at

6. June 27, 1861 The Kenosha Telegraph Kenosha, WI

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From the Milwaukee Sentinel of Yesterday. Monetary. à It does not precisely appear what course the banks will take with reference to the currency matter. We are given to underst nd that there is a good prospect of the success of the efforts making to put the remaining banks upon a firm ba. sis, by replacing their Southern securities by our own State bonds. We give this statement without knowing upon what ground it is made simply remarking that it comes from what we deem a reliable source To day, business at the banks was almost totally suspended. Two of the largest banking houses, the State Bank and Mitchell's, were not in a position to transact any business, owing to the destruction of papers and damages sustained at the hands of the mob yesterday THE JUNEAU BANK, THE BANK OF Milwaukee, ARMSTRONG SPINK, & Co, and PRICE, FARMER & Co., confined their business to paying checks, receiving no reposits. MARSHALL & ILLSLEY opened their doors and car ried on business as usual, receiving and paying out the same list of currency as on Saturday. THE FARMERS & MILLERS BANK notified depositors before banking hours by circular this morning that the issues of the following Wisconsin Banks only would be received at its counter : Bank of Fox Lake, Iowa County Bank, Bank of Jefferson, Juneau Bank, Bank of Madison, *Jefferson County Bank, Bank of Milwaukee, Kenosha County Bank, Bank of Oshkosh. Lumbermans' Bank, B'k of Prairie du Chien, Oakwood Bank, Bank of Racine, Racine County Bank, Bank of Ripon, Rock County Bank, Bank of Weyauwega, Sauk City Bauk, Central B'k of Wis., Sauk County Bank, Second Ward Bank, City Bank of Prescott, Columbia County B'k, Shawanaw Bank, State Bank, Corn Exchange Bank, Dane County Bank, State Bank of Wisconsin, Farmers' & Miller's B'k, Wiscousin Bank, German Bank, Wisconsin Marine & Fire Green BayBank, Insurance Co. Bank, *We are authorized to add the Jefferson County Bank to the list published as taken by the Farmers & Millers' Bank this morning. It should be remembered that the Farmers' & Millers' Bank dissented from the action of the convention in the agreement to receive the currency until December 1st, and therefore is at perfect liberty to receive just such banks as its officers approve of. The list of Wisconsin currency as taken by the ther banks as heretotore published, omitting the ten banks that have failed viz

7. June 28, 1861 The Manitowoc Pilot Manitowoc, WI

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of the Sacking Outrageous Banks-Out on The Banks, Saturday Milwaukee of the bills following of Green Bank threw out the of Columbus, City Bank of Ke viz:-Bank of Portage, Bank, E. R. HINCK- Bank, Bank, Bay, Bank County County Bank. and nosha, LEY Northern & Co's Dodge Bank, Waupun LaCrosse This Bank, action and of gross Wis the consin Pinery most unjustifiable, inasmuch as they Bankers was people, keep those bills current all Our circumstances. outrage had pledged upon until the themselves December citizens to next were under led this in and their forfeit honor, in the has resulted able of to believe all manly principle persons who were least we con ruin of many But Botwithstanding violation right and we the are demn to suffer. this palpable Bankers of Milwaukee, course taken the sufferers we justice far by from the upholding in this transaction, to give the proceed in of the which papers of that on city. Saturday created city, in The action great excitement of the principally banks among among check the citi the unzens poorer of class, the which On that was morning kept the Second a number and of til Monday. German citizens, feeling themselves of temporari- agrieved, Ninth Wards, together, and were like a meeting were called into o something hundred la~ ly organized of about three which was aug A procession men was formed, and they marched boring at every street, Ward Bank, preceded here mented to the Second The crowd the disdown by a band of made music. a demand made that good.drew up, and should be assured them that to credited money in the Bank and the crowd pro- the direct ceeded of and East Water Michigan The gentlemen it should be MITCHELL'S done, BANK, streets, on cominstitution, to manshout menced Mr. and mer. BROWN Mayor and, corner surrounding and that yell in a terrific MITCHELL to the the 07 were entrance, steps leading to its way force the when crowd attempted them, address Mayor attempted to them appealed up. The MITCHELLI in vain but the infuriated those and Mr. him a moment; impelled by behind. as to were retire, forced to hear pushed The up Mayor the steps, and other the men gentlemen in the stones fling and middle rear commenced at the and of wood and billets windows doorway. a were fe At small stores first flung, ones crash would but soon through larger the and then and sash inner blinds, torn the were up street crowd the off paving the stones in the building. The with and broke leveled in tore the at doors out the and gashes, wrenched every and article smashed the torn shutters, indiscriminate fury All the blanks, and the into street, pieces. checks, furniture memoranda, in &c., and were the Fortunately, stove and the vault, forts. everything counters flung broken of which value to defied was their locked utmost safely the After destruction completing its the mob Bank, turned MITCHELL'S the to the State Bank, tention opposite the were windows flung Stones in the effected corner. and doors, and an this ertrance time, the muskets, Montgomery and crowd same way. At with their Michi. about closed Guards appeared immediately moved the up soldiers, The hooting gan the street and and screaming East Water at street, them. where company they halted, reached the soon crowd after pressing turned, the close crowd upon and following. to effect than driveaway to the marched them. They back This to movement Main street, the mob had no from which other State Bank House, Newhall to stone, breaking commenced The then mob they also of the windows. Bank, and having the the out torn furniture of Mr. the and office returned several to the State and fixtures of MARBanking the them up under this At TIN, Bank below, they pulled and set fire to them. rung, on two and engines appeared marble structure, time the fire bells the were ground, the with Zouave soldiers. simultaneously Some fifty were sworn special policemen and Gen. and other in, KING prominent to to set work arrest citizens immediately In less than hour thirty ring-leaders. in the disconspicuous afand turbance three of the were most lodged comparatively in jail. In the quiet, of the streets. ternoon the military the city and WAS police had possession to lasting disgrace viola. Milwaukee, Such a scene and these is poor deluded

8. June 28, 1861 The Tiffin Weekly Tribune Tiffin, OH

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tem of hostilities prohibited by laws of war among beligerent nations, and of far more wiched and intolerable in loyal in the defences of common of all gaged when course directed against individuals, the citizens en- and marare pursuing a spon sentinels and adding government parties firing guerilla pickets insulting, even citizens warfare, burning killing bridges, because injuring, of their and Union sentimente, and committing many kindred acts. ₫ I do now, therefore, make this proclaand warn all persons or engaged in viduals mation, parties this view that species which indiwarfare, irregular in every be taken of it, thus senor other public or private can of trics, pickets, property, soldiers, attacking destroy or cominjuries against any because of Union will he dealt ing habitants mitting with sentiments of in the their in or according or persons conduct, property, law. to All per theseverest rules of military sons giving information or aid to the public enemies will be arrested and kept in close custody, and all persons found bear- will ing arms, unless of known loyality, be arrested and held for examination. NEW YORK, June 22. Reports from Washington say that the will be doubled in size as soon possible. navy Secretary Welles will recommend a heavy appropriation for building war vessels. The President will call for at least 000,000 men in the aggregate, and money to correspond Congress will at an early day suspend of habeas corpus wherever there is rebellion, of the President it judgment the an writ organized and should in course the be suspended The suspension of will be temporary. A gentleman who has recently returnRichmond as there were only about ed he from leit, informs Troops 5,000 that when were reb. el troops encamped there. arriving and passing through to Manassas and Ferry at the rate of 1,500 to 2,000 lived at the and the ment and are in Not more House, Jeff. Harper's daily. Richmond, Davis apartments State the Spotswood the hotel. Depart- usual than one-third of bacco crop has been planted this year. There is no market for it. The ground being more valuable for wheat and Born. These crops look finely. It is extremely difficult for strangers to away from Richmond. BALTIMORE,June 23. Samuel Terre, flour merchant,has been held to bail in the sum of 20,000, for treason; he is charged with placing the anchors across the Railroad track on 19th of April. A resolution has been introduced into Richmond Convention, instructing Committee to the of setting the the Finance propriety aside inquire all debts, into due by the commonwealth t of such States of the bonds, citizens &c., of Federal invaUnion as are engaged in the war sion, to be held as a trust fund for indemnification for losses sustained by the citizens the III., steamer City of at 7 o'clock for up 1200 and 4 6-pounders, no last The evening troops of State. CAIRO, Alton June river with left 24. doubt Ten- here destined for Missouri. Rebels in nesee are reported to be on the march through Arkansas for Missouri to help Claib Jackson. The expedition under the command of sent to Little River, Misto rebels reported encamped returned this souri, Col. there, Morgan capture evening after march of 40 miles. The rebels had fled, of it is thought, been the of the federal having, approach troops. infermed The which Col. almost entirely rebel leaders were to Regiment towns ed, prominent brought The were through Eighteenth this camp. deserted. Morgan arrested from Three Camp pass- from and and a company of dragoons arrived here Centralia, Douglas to-day. Hagerstown, June 24. is deserted confederate The last seen Harper's troops. Ferry by of the them and where the scouts Home Guard had a Sharpsburg was on Thursday, killed skirmish. and Two of the former were one wounded. The confederate pickets left Williamsport. It is said that General Johnson and four regiments are seven miles from Williamsport. Report disbeli ved. MILWAUKEE, June 24. The feeling against the Banks, which growing some days, culminated in an attack on a Bank was has mob. this been morning Mitchell's first them attack- by Mr. all the furniture destroyed. with several clerks, were at the time, one was ed, Mitchell building and of whom in the taken out insensible. The mob afterwards attacked the State Bank, Bank of Milwaukee, Junean Bank and Martin's Broker's office. The dam- The done these was very large. age Montgomery Guards, Capt. O'Rouke, were called out by the Mayor, but after arriving refused to act. The Zouaves mob were then called out and fired on the with buck shot. Fears are entertained of sad work this afternoon.

9. June 28, 1861 Fremont Journal Fremont, OH

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Bank Riot at Milwaukee. A riot occured at Milwaukee on last Monday morning. About 10 o'clock A. M. the rioters marched from the Sixth and Ninth Wards through East Water street to Mitchell's Bank, attacking it with stones and bricks, soon riddling the windows completely. The elerks barricaded the doors in order to gain time to secure the valuables, which they did in a great measure.The mob then broke down the doors and soon stripped the room of everything, throwing furniture and books into the street.The State Bank on the opposite corner, and J. B. Martin's office, were attacted and served in like manner. The bank of Milwaukee was also stoned, but little damage done. Allen and McGregon's real estate office was completely gutted, and books valued at $6,000 completely destroyed.Juneau's Bank was also an object to their wrath, but they were contented with breaking the windows. The Mayor and Police were promptly on the ground, but were utterly powerless.One Company of 40 men, (Montgomery Guards,) were ordered out, but declined to do anything for fear they would be overpowered. The Zouaves were then ordered out and charged on the mob, which immediately broke and run. The streets were soon cleared and guards stationed at the corners and squads at each bank. About 50 rioters were arrested and confined in jail under strong guards of the Zouaves and Home Guard. As far as ascertained the following persons were injured: Alex. Mitchell, slightly; C. H. Larkin, Jr., paying teller of Mitchell's Bank, badly bruised; Judge Starkweather, trampled on, badly hurt; Mayor Brown, knocked down with a stone and slightly hurt; Mr. Hayden, book keeper of the State Bank, considerably hurt. One rioter was badly cut on the shoulder. Another had his hand cut off and one wounded in the leg by a thrust of a bayonet. The riot was caused by the action of the Bankers on Saturday in throwing out the circulating notes of a large number of the banks of Wisconsin.

10. June 29, 1861 Wood County Reporter Wisconsin Rapids, WI

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RIOT IN MILWAUKEE.--On Monday last, Milwaukee was the theatre of a disgraceful riot, as the result of the repudiation by the Banks there of their agreement to receive certain bills as A currency until December next. large procession of the poorer classes, principally German, preceded by a band of music and carrying banners, marched to Mitchell's Bank, and broke the windows and blinds, and bursting the door the crowd smashed all the desks, clocks, counters, stoves, and other furniture in the bank-tore up all the blanks, checks, memoranda and books that could be found. Fortunately, everything of great value was locked up safely in the vault, which defied their utmost efforts to break open. Some of the clerks barely escaped alive. After riddling this bank, they turned their attention to the State Bank, on the opposite corner. After they had smashed the windows and effected an entrance, a military company appeared with their muskets, when the crowd moved to the Newhall House, and, after committing outrages on that beautiful edifice, they returned to the State Bank, and tore up the furniture and fixtures of the Bank, and also the Banking office of Mr. Martin, below. Piling up papers and fragments of destroyed furniture under the marble building in which these banks are located, the mob set fire to them. At this point of proceedings, the indignation of the law and order citizens became aroused. Hundreds immediately were sworn in as special policemen-the fire bells were rung-all the military companies turned out, the engines appeared. After considerable delay in clearing the mob from the street, a stream of water was got on the huge boutire of papers and furniture that was blazing under the State Bank, and the fire extinguished. Dispatches were sent to Racine and Madison for several companies, but before their arrival quiet was restored. About forty of the ringleaders were arrested and lodged in jail. Our townsman, I. I.. Mosher, Esq., returned from below, via. Milwaukee, on Thursday last, and reports all very quiet there. No business had been transacted since Monday-banks neither receiving deposits, discounting or selling exchange. A measure, which he thinks will be consummated, is on foot to make good the securities of the recently discredited banks, and restore them to public confidence. If the bankers and business men of Milwaukee can discern their own interest, they will do it.

11. July 3, 1861 The Cadiz Democratic Sentinel Cadiz, OH

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Mob in Willwaukee. MILWAUKEE, June 24th.-The riot to-day caused greater loss of property than at first supposed. The attack has been ascertained to have been a regularly organized thing.Throughoutyesterday meetings were held in the upper wards of the city. About ten o'clock this forenoon the rioters marched from the sixth and ninth wards through East Water street to Mitchell's Bank. attacking it with stones and bricks, soon riddling the windows completely, The clerks barricated the doors, in order to gain time to secure valuables, woich they did in a great measure. The mob then broke down the doors and soon stripped the roon of every thing, throwing furniture and books into the street. The State Bank on the opposite corner, and J. B. Martin's office were then attacked and served in like manner. The Bank of Milwaukee was also stoned, but little damage was done. Alle's & McGregor's Real Estate office was completely gutted, and books valued at $6000 destroyed. The Senreau Bank was also the ob ject oftheir wrath, but they were covented with breaking the windows. The Mayor and police were promptly on the ground but utterly powerless. One company of 40 men, Montgomery Guards, were ordered out but declined to do any thing for fear they would be overpowered. The Zouaves were then ordered out and charged on the mob, which immediately broke and run. The streets were soon cleared, and guards stationed at the corners and a squad at each bank. About 50 rioters Were arrested and confined in jail under a strong guard o Zouaves and Home Goards This evening the mob is in force in the second and Sixth Wards. where inflammatory speeche are being made. They have one can non and threaten to attack the jail to night, unless they are relessed. The Governor has declared martial law, and telegraphed to Racine and Madison for State troops, who will arr ve to-night. Thus far it is ascertained the following are injured: Alex, Mitchell, slight; O. H. Larkin, Jr., Payiig Teller in Mitchell's Bank' badly bruised; Judge Starkweat her, trampled on and badly hurt; Major Brown, knocked down with a stone, slightly hurt; Mr. Hayden, Bookkeeper in State Bank, considerebly hurt. One rioter was badly cut in the shoulder by the thrust of a bayonet. The riot was caused bysthe action of the Bankers Saturday, in throw out culating notes of a large number of bas. ks in this State.

12. July 15, 1861 The Shreveport Weekly News Shreveport, LA

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The Milwankie Riot. Milwaukie, June 24.-The riot today caused a greater loss of property than was first supposed. The attack has been ascertained to be a regularly organised thing. Throughout yesterr day meetings were held in the uppewards of the city. About teno clock this forenoon the rioters marched from the Sixth and Ninth Wards through East Water street to Mitchell's Bank, attacking it with stones and bricks, and soon riddling the windows completely. The clerks barricaded the doors in order to gain time to secure valuables, which they did in great measure. The mob then broke down the doors and soon stripped the room of everything, throwing the books and furniture into the street. The State Bank. on the opposite corner, and J. B. Martin's office was then attacked and served in the like manner. The Bank of Milwaukie was also stoned. but little damage was done.Alles & McGregor's real estate office was completely gutted. Their books valued at 6000, were destroyed. Janan Bank, was alse an object of their wrath, but were contented with breaking the windows. The Mayorand police were promptly on the ground, but were utterly powerless. One company of forty men, the Montgomery Guards, were ordered out, but declined doing anything for fear of being overpowered. The Zouaves were then ordered out and then charged on the mob. which brokeand run. The streets were soon cleared and guards were stationed at the corners and a squad at each bank. About 50 of the rioters were arrested and confined in jail, under a strong guard of the Zouaves and Home Guards. This evening the mob are in force in the Second and Sixth Wards,w here inflamatory speeches are being made. They have one cannon and threaten to attack the jail to-night unless their friends are released. The Governor has declared martail law. and telegraphed to Racine and Madison for State troops. As far asascertained, the following were injured: Alex Mitchell, slightly; C.H. Larkin. Paying Teller of Mitchell's bank ,badly bruised; Judge Stack. weather. trampled on and badly hurt Mayor Brown. knocked down with a stone and slightly hurt; Wm. Hayden. book-keeper of the State Bank, considerably hurt. One rioter was badly cut on the shoulder, and another had his hand cut offland one wounded in the leg by the cut of a bayonet. The riot was caused by the action of the bankers on Saturday in throwing out of circulation the notes of a large number of the banks of this State.

13. July 22, 1861 The Shreveport Weekly News Shreveport, LA

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The Milwankie Riot. Milwaukie, June 24.-The riot today caused a greater loss of property than was first supposed. The attack has been ascertained to be a regularly organised thing. Throughout yesterr day meetings were held in the uppewards of the city. About teno'clock this forenoon the rioters marched from the Sixth and Ninth Wards through East Water street to Mitchell's Bank, attacking it with stones and bricks, and soon doors in order to to pletely. The riddling clerks gain the barricaded time windows secure com- the valuables, which they did in great measure. The mob then broke down the doors and soon stripped the room of everything, throwing the books and furniture into the street. The State Bank, on the opposite corner, and J. B. Martin's office was then attacked and served in the like manner. The Bank of Milwaukie was also stoned, but little damage was done.-Alles & McGregor's real estate office was completely gutted. Their books valued at 6000, were destroyed. Janan Bank, was also an object of their wrath, but were contented with breaking the windows. The Mayorand police were promptly on the ground, but were utterly powerless. One company of forty men, the Montgomery Guards, were ordered out, but declined doing anything for fear of being overpowered. The Zouaves were then ordered out and then charged on the mob, which brokqand run. The streets were soon cleared and guards were stationed at the corners and a squad at each bank. About 50 of the rioters were arrested and confined in jail, under a strong guard of the Zouaves and Home Guards. This evening the mob are in force in the Second and Sixth Wards,where inflamatory speeches are being made. They have one cannon and threaten to attack the jail to-night unless their friends arereleased. The Governor has declared martail law. and telegraphed to Racine and Madison for State troops. As far as ascertained, the following injured: Alex Mitchell, slightly; C.H. Larkin. Paying Teller of Mitchell's bank.badly bruised; Judge Stack weather, trampled on and badly hurt Mayor Brown. knocked down with a stone and slightly hurt; Win. Havden. book-keeper of the State Bank. considerably hurt. One rioter was badly cut on the shoulder, and another hadhis hand cut off,and one wounded in the leg by the cut of a bayonet. The riot was caused by the action of the bankers on Saturday in throwing out of circulation the notes of a large number of the banks of this State.

14. January 14, 1900 The Sun New York, NY

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man from Menasha. the town in Wiscon where washtubs are made by the hundred and where most of the population is loyed in that work. In talking with his guide Wall Street afterward he told this story mob with & brass band was thirty eight years ago, and in MilwauAlexander Mitchell was the money king of town. and President of what was known as Wisconsin Marine and Fire Insurance Com Bank The banks in the interior of the had issued SO many circulating notes that became discredited The people became and there were rumors of a run on the raukee banks. as well the country banks. Milwaukee banks headed off, or tried to, the atened run by agreeing to redeem notes up to date. six months from the notice This the public for a while, and business men the notes. which became current particularly the laboring people. Great stacks of paper soon after presented for redemption. and the were so frequent that the banks were comto post notices to the effect that they would able to fulfil their promises of redemption. less than twenty four hours holders of the held indignation meetings. Committees on the bank officials and got no satisfacMeetings followed these reports, and inresolutions were passed. On June 24. soon after the banks opened for business & of music was heard in one of the principal It was in the days of recruiting for the War. The city was full of volunteers and so that the brass band disturbance caused no comment undi it was noticed that the were at the head of what lookedlike a mob This information reached Mitchell at his desk bank. and he quickly surmised what the had in mind He was a man of remarkable He went to his cashier and clerks and gave orders for all money and books to be in the vault and the doors locked The had been made none too soon. for the moo the doors'a few minutes later Every man seemed to speak at once. and each demanded that Mitchell give up the money of the mob who was a leader took Mitchell arm and s) ok him violently Mitchell flinch nor did he make any effort to free but said quietly Men this will be all in the morning do not do anything you be SOITY for The leader released his grip no reply but turned and walked out fol by the mob Quick 08 a flash still undaunted. Mitchell the door and turned the bolt. This infu the mob which hurled stones through the until the front of the bank looked as if it under the fire of a battery The Mayor Sheriff tried to talk to the crowd but were down and told to keep out of the way 'he band had gone around the corner and heard to play at intervals but it was not of music that soothed On the contrary the opnosite effect The mob formed a threw itself against the door and it gav In falling it smashed some of the office Tho employees of the bank started Some succeeded but others were down and trampled upon. While one of the mob was engaged in these assaults, armed with picks and axes. demolished he furniture, that had not come under the the of door 'his accomplished. the mob rushed across street to the State Bank The employees concern had not time to lock up their books papers. The mob piled them in a heap and a bonfire. The fire companies were called but no sooner had the engines got to work they were stopped The mob cutthe hose of militia was in quarters near by the authorities called on the officers to inbut they replied that they could do noth without orders from the Governor. who was Indison, the capital. In renly to a message rdered the company to quell the disturbance sol liers responded quickly and charged mob with bayonets. The mob scattered. some were captured. before this company had charged. a of recruits from another part of town was The mob surrounded the volunteers captured their guns. Gen. Rufus King in command of all volunteers, and AS soon learned what the Governor had done he laimed martial law. Sentinels were stationed every bank in town, and at all principal The mob had retired to another quar and their sullen shouts could be distinctly through the right The report that they burn the place down kept everybody children out of bed oward morning additional troops from other came in. to the relief of the citizens and became a military camp All soldiers town were men who had volunteered to go front to save the Union. but their first trou