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1861-09-12 -- 1861-09-16

Thurs. 12.  A magnificent pageant of military and citizens took place today in honor of the regulars who fought at Springfield.  A costly stand of colors was presented to the gallant Capt. Totten.  A large concourse of people attended the ceremony and unbounded enthusiasm prevailed. 
Frid. 13  There is a continuous ebb and flow of excitement in this city rumors of all kinds are forever afloat keeping the populace in a feverish excitement of the things to come.  I spent some money foolishly.
Sat. 14.  Went to work early at my papers in the college and finished, them before noon, after which I was engaged in reviewing old acquaintance and friendship, writing letters, idling &co. &co.  Early this morning a stampede of government horses took place, which I witnessed with horror, often had I read of but never witnessed such a scene , apparently thousands of the frightened animals ran with terrible velocity down the streets, jumping over ditches, wagons, and each other, a good number of them were killed and injured.
Sun. 15.  Took a walk up town, and in the afternoon inspected the fortifications a Jaeger’s Garden.  It rained dreadfully in the evening.  Feel well.
Mon. 16  Commenced writing in the Penmanship department.  President Lincoln orders Gen. Fremont to modify his recent proclamation.

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Thurs. 12. A magnificent pageant of military and citizens took place today in honor of the regulars who fought at Springfield. A costly stand of colors was presented to the gallant Capt. Totten. A large concourse of people attended the ceremony and unbounded enthusiasm prevailed. Frid. 13 There is a continuous ebb and flow of excitement in this city rumors of all kinds are forever afloat keeping the populace in a feverish excitement of the things to come. I spent some money foolishly. Sat. 14. Went to work early at my papers in the college and finished, them before noon, after which I was engaged in reviewing old acquaintance and friendship, writing letters, idling &co. &co. Early this morning a stampede of government horses took place, which I witnessed with horror, often had I read of but never witnessed such a scene , apparently thousands of the frightened animals ran with terrible velocity down the streets, jumping over ditches, wagons, and each other, a good number of them were killed and injured. Sun. 15. Took a walk up town, and in the afternoon inspected the fortifications a Jaeger’s Garden. It rained dreadfully in the evening. Feel well. Mon. 16 Commenced writing in the Penmanship department. President Lincoln orders Gen. Fremont to modify his recent proclamation.